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'Anti-Sanatan, Insult to Hindu faith': Akhilesh Yadav faces BJP fury over diya remarks

'Anti-Sanatan': Akhilesh Yadav faces BJP fury over diya remarks

Yadav, while speaking on Saturday, said, "Throughout the world, cities become beautifully illuminated during Christmas, and this festive lighting can last for months. We should take inspiration from this. Why do we need to spend money on diyas and candles, and overthink the process? We should reconsider what to expect from the government; perhaps it should be changed. We will ensure that there are more stunning lights in the future." Oct 19, 2025
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Online Diwali Shopping Sees Major Growth from Smaller Cities

The spending power of smaller cities is further evident from the fact that tier 3 towns contributed over 50 per cent to the surge in consumer expenditure. Data analysis of over 4.25 crore shipments by ClickPost shows that these smaller cities now represent the fastest growth drivers of festive e-commerce. Oct 19, 2025
'Attacked Repeatedly by Illegal Bangladeshi Muslims,' Suvendu Adhikari on Protests in South Bengal

'Attacked Repeatedly by Illegal Bangladeshis,' Suvendu Adhikari on Protests in South Bengal

On Sunday, several people, including women, held protests in Raidighi the moment Adhikari's convoy entered the area. They protested against the Centre's move to stop funds for 100 days' work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in West Bengal. However, no major damage to the convoy was reported, and Adhikari was also not injured in the attack. Oct 19, 2025
Disaster Relief: HM Amit Shah Clears ₹1,950.80 Crore for Karnataka and Maharashtra

Disaster Relief: HM Shah Clears ₹1,950.80 Crore for Karnataka and Maharashtra

"Out of the total amount of Rs 1,950.80 crore, Rs 384.40 crore was approved for Karnataka and Rs 1,566.40 crore for Maharashtra to help these states provide immediate relief assistance to people affected by extremely heavy rainfall and floods during the south-west monsoon of this year," said the statement. Oct 19, 2025
Quality healthcare incomplete without patient safety: J&K CM

Quality healthcare incomplete without patient safety: J&K CM

Omar Abdullah inaugurated the National Conference on Patient Safety at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, emphasising the urgent need to integrate patient care with patient safety to build a robust and responsive healthcare delivery system in Jammu and Kashmir. Oct 18, 2025
'Emergency-style game won't last long': Karnataka BJP hits out at Cong over 'targeting' RSS

'Emergency-style game won't last long': Karnataka BJP hits out at Cong over 'targeting' RSS

Ashoka further slammed, "Permission for the RSS foot march has been obtained from the municipality. Advertisement tax has been paid to the municipality for putting up banners and flags, and a receipt has been issued. Even then, you had the saffron banners and flags removed overnight, Minister Priyank Kharge. Do you think of yourself as the Nizam of Chittapur, or as a Razakar?" Oct 18, 2025
RSS posters removed in K'taka towns ahead of foot marches; Priyank Kharge defends action

RSS posters removed in K'taka towns ahead of foot marches; Priyank Kharge defends action

The action follows a recent decision by the Karnataka cabinet making it mandatory for all private organisations to obtain prior government permission to hold events in public spaces across the state. The march in Chittapur falls under the assembly constituency represented by Minister for RDPR, IT and BT, Priyank Kharge, who had previously written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking a ban on RSS activities in public areas. Oct 18, 2025
War abroad, turmoil within: Pakistan's costly gamble against Afghanistan

War abroad, turmoil within: Pakistan's costly gamble against Afghanistan

Pakistan has stated with no proof that the Afghan Taliban is backing the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The TTP has inflicted heavy losses on the Pakistan Army, and statistics for this year show that in the first three quarters of 2025, the army has lost 2,400 of its personnel. Oct 18, 2025
BJP leaders laud PM Modi's pledge to eliminate Maoism by 2026, hail zero-tolerance policy

BJP leaders laud PM Modi's pledge to eliminate Maoism by 2026, hail zero-tolerance policy

Highlighting the government's success, PM Modi, speaking at the NDTV World Summit, said that the number of Naxal-affected districts across the country had fallen dramatically -- from 125 a decade ago to just 11 today. "The day is not far when India will be totally free from Naxalism and Maoist violence, this too is Modi's guarantee," the Prime Minister said. Oct 18, 2025