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Punjab 2027: BJP Faces Test of Expansion

22Sep

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Punjab 2027: BJP Faces Test of Expansion

Party prepares to contest all 117 seats on its own; organisational expansion and drug menace at the centre of its strategy Chandigarh, September 22. (SDNA) The political landscape in Punjab is undergoing significant changes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. While the Aam Aadmi Party government is preparing for a return to power, the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party are working to strengthen their respective political bases. Against this backdrop, the BJP's role has assumed greater significance as the party seeks to establish an independent political presence in the state. Punjab has traditionally not been an easy electoral ground for the BJP. For several years, the party's electoral strength in the state was closely linked to its alliance with the Shiroman...

Bypoll Activity Intensifies; BJP and Opposition Strategies in Focus

22Sep

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Natioanal

Bypoll Activity Intensifies; BJP and Opposition Strategies in Focus

Local equations, organisational strength and vote division may shape the direction of the contests New Delhi, September 22. (SDNA) Political activity has intensified ahead of the by-elections to various Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies across the country. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Left parties and other political organisations, has stepped up preparations for the polls. The by-elections are being viewed not merely as a process to fill vacant seats, but also as a test of the organisational strength, local support base and electoral strategies of political parties in the respective constituencies. The Election Commission has announced by-elections to five Assembly constituencies, including Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal,...

MP Government Focusing on Education Along with Employment Opportunities for Youth: CM Dr. Mohan Yadav

21Sep

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Central Zone STATES, Madhya Pradesh, Natioanal

MP Government Focusing on Education Along with Employment Opportunities for Youth: CM Dr. Mohan Yadav

IT Parks and Engineering Campuses to Provide New Employment Opportunities Alongside Education Indore, September 20, 2026: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the state government is taking several innovative steps to make employment opportunities more accessible to the youth. He said the government is working towards creating a system under which IT parks and engineering campuses in Indore, Ujjain and other parts of the state will provide young people with new employment opportunities alongside their education. Dr. Yadav said the state government is developing an Indore-Bhopal Metropolitan City Area, which is expected to support overall development, technological advancement and innovation while creating new employment opportunities for young people. He said the g...

“A Tiny Butterfly Came Fluttering to the Flower”: Ghazalanjali’s Poetry Gathering Held in Ujjain

21Sep

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Central Zone STATES, Madhya Pradesh, Natioanal

“A Tiny Butterfly Came Fluttering to the Flower”: Ghazalanjali’s Poetry Gathering Held in Ujjain

Ujjain: A literary and poetic gathering organized by Ghazalanjali was held in Ujjain, featuring poems, ghazals, songs and a heartfelt story presented by eminent poets and writers. The programme began with Ashok Raktale’s Kundaliya verses: “Ud-ud aayi phool par, nanhi titli ek,Do pankhon ko kholkar, bhar ke rang anek...” Dilip Jain then carried the gathering forward with a poem describing the distinctive features of the Hindi months, including the changing seasons and weather. The poetry session was presided over by Dr. Shri Krishna Joshi. On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, Avadhesh Verma Neer presented his poem highlighting Narendra Modi’s journey as Prime Minister and the aspirations associated with his leadership. Satyanarayan Satyendra presented...

IT Park to Create New Employment Opportunities for Youth: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

21Sep

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Central Zone STATES, Madhya Pradesh, Natioanal

IT Park to Create New Employment Opportunities for Youth: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Work Underway to Develop Ujjain and Indore as Metropolitan Cities Ujjain, September 20. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the state government is continuously taking important steps to provide better employment opportunities to the youth of Madhya Pradesh. Through IT parks and engineering campuses, young people will get opportunities to pursue education along with employment, skill development and exposure to new technologies. Describing the IT Park as an important project for the expansion of the IT sector in Ujjain, the Chief Minister said that it would create new employment opportunities for young people in the coming years. He said that various development works are underway with the objective of developing Indore and Ujjain as metropolitan cities. These initiatives aim to...

‘I Am Raj Kapoor’s Son, People Will Come to Me Themselves’… Mandakini Reveals What Rajiv Kapoor Thought

18Sep

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Entertainment, Natioanal

‘I Am Raj Kapoor’s Son, People Will Come to Me Themselves’… Mandakini Reveals What Rajiv Kapoor Thought

Actress Also Shares the Complete Story Behind the Filming of the Much-Discussed Scene in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ Mumbai: Actress Mandakini, who shot to fame overnight with the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, is once again in the spotlight. In a recent interview, she spoke openly about her experiences with the film, working with actor Rajiv Kapoor, and the much-discussed scene from the movie. What Did Mandakini Say About Rajiv Kapoor? Recalling her experience of working with Rajiv Kapoor, Mandakini said that he was a good person by nature. However, she felt that because he was Raj Kapoor’s son, he believed people should approach him themselves when they wanted to offer him work. According to the actress, she and some of her friends had also told Rajiv Kapoor that he needed to meet peo...

Bihar Submerged in Floods, Politics Heats Up Over Diyas! Tejashwi’s ‘₹100 Crore’ Charge, Questions Government: Relief or Celebration?

18Sep

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Bihar, East Zone, Natioanal, Politics

Bihar Submerged in Floods, Politics Heats Up Over Diyas! Tejashwi’s ‘₹100 Crore’ Charge, Questions Government: Relief or Celebration?

Politics intensifies over the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme on PM Modi’s birthday; Opposition raises questions over assistance for flood-affected people Patna. (SDNA) As floodwaters continue to affect several parts of Bihar, a political controversy has erupted over the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme organised on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, targeted the government over the programme and claimed that around ₹100 crore is being spent on lighting diyas. He questioned what the government’s priority should be at a time when millions of people across the state are facing the impact of floods. Tejashwi Yadav said flood-affected people are facing shortages of basic necessities such as food ...

Train Runs, Electricity Is Generated! Scientists Find a Way to Harness Energy Hidden in Every Track Vibration

18Sep

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Natioanal, technology

Train Runs, Electricity Is Generated! Scientists Find a Way to Harness Energy Hidden in Every Track Vibration

New Delhi. (SDNA) Until now, we have seen trains consuming electricity, but the equation could change in the future. As a train runs over the tracks, electricity could be generated from its weight and vibrations. Scientists have developed technology that can convert the vibrations of railway tracks into electrical energy. The most notable aspect is that this electricity could be used to operate small sensors installed for monitoring railway tracks. Train Vibrations Will No Longer Go to Waste! When a heavy train passes over railway tracks, it creates significant vibrations and up-and-down movements in the track. Until now, most of this energy has gone unused. The new technology captures these vibrations and converts them into electricity. In other words, every time a train passes o...

‘Stop Dragging My Name Into This, or See You in Court!’ Uddhav Thackeray Reacts Sharply to Disha Salian Case

18Sep

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Natioanal, Politics

‘Stop Dragging My Name Into This, or See You in Court!’ Uddhav Thackeray Reacts Sharply to Disha Salian Case

Uddhav Says ‘Enough of Character Assassination’; Denies Any Connection to the Case and Calls for an Impartial Investigation by Agencies Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:(SDNA) The death of Disha Salian has once again become a subject of political debate in Maharashtra. Following the registration of an FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has strongly responded to allegations linking him and his son Aaditya Thackeray to the case. Thackeray described the allegations as an attempt at “character assassination” and said that he would consider legal action if such allegations continued. ‘Enough Is Enough, I Will Take Legal Action’ During an interaction with journalists in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Uddhav Thackeray expressed his displeasure w...

Air Travel Gets More Expensive: IndiGo Hikes Several Service Charges; Infant Tickets to Extra Baggage Cost More

18Sep

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Delhi (National Capital Territory), Natioanal, Travel

Air Travel Gets More Expensive: IndiGo Hikes Several Service Charges; Infant Tickets to Extra Baggage Cost More

New Delhi. (SDNA) Inflation, which has affected everything from food and beverages to petrol and diesel, is now being felt in air travel as well. IndiGo has increased the charges for several additional services related to domestic flights. These include infant tickets, excess baggage, priority check-in and boarding, and fees for children travelling alone. Infant Ticket Charges Increased The airline has increased the infant fee for children aged between three days and two years. For online bookings, the charge has been increased from ₹2,000 to ₹2,250. For bookings made at the airport counter, the fee has gone up from ₹2,500 to ₹3,000. Infants are not provided with a separate seat on the aircraft and travel on their parent or guardian's lap. Excess Baggage Becomes More Expensive ...