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Maharashtra Civic Polls Vote Counting Begins Amid Reports of Violence, Bogus Voting and Cash Distribution

21-12-2025 / 0 comments

Counting for Maharashtra’s municipal council and nagar panchayat elections began Sunday at 10 am, a day after polling saw violence, alleged bogus voting, and cash distribution. These elections cover 23 councils and panchayats, including 143 vacant seats, and are seen as a lead-up to the bigger municipal corporation polls next month. Polling on Saturday ended at 5:30 pm, but several incidents made the day tense. In Ambernath, clashes between two groups led police to use lathi-charge, and 208...

Haryana Minister Anil Vij Says Film Dhurandhar Exposes Pakistan’s Reality as Spy Thriller Crosses ₹500 Crore

21-12-2025 / 0 comments

Chandigarh, December 21: Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday praised the recently released spy thriller Dhurandhar, saying the film brings out facts that are usually hidden from public view and exposes what he described as the reality of Pakistan. His remarks came as the Ranveer Singh-starrer continued its strong run at the box office, crossing the ₹500 crore mark within just 15 days of release. Speaking to reporters, Vij said Dhurandhar is a rare film that dares to show uncomfortable...

Sitharaman Launches CSR Project to Set Up AI, STEM and Robotics Labs in Karnataka Government Schools

20-12-2025 / 0 comments

Hosapete (Karnataka), December 20: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at strengthening technology education in government schools across Karnataka. The project focuses on setting up artificial intelligence (AI), STEM and robotics laboratories to help students gain early exposure to future-ready skills. The initiative, called Cyient AI Labs (CyAILS) – VijAIpatha, was launched in Hosapete taluka of the...

UP Political Parties Rush to Include Missing Voters as SIR Enumeration Phase Nears Deadline

20-12-2025 / 0 comments

Lucknow, Dec 20, 2025 With just a week left for the conclusion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, political parties are actively mobilising their workers to ensure no eligible voter is left out. The enumeration phase, which will end on December 26, has become a priority for all major parties including the BJP, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, and Congress. The draft electoral rolls are scheduled to be published on December 31, followed by the claims...

Uttar Pradesh Winter Assembly Session to Run Till December 24 Amid Electoral Roll Revision Work, Says CM Yogi Adityanath

20-12-2025 / 0 comments

Lucknow | December 20, 2025 The winter session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature, which began on Friday, will continue till December 24, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced in Lucknow on Friday evening. He said the state government was keen on holding a longer session but agreed to a shorter schedule as many legislators are currently occupied with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking to the media after attending the first day of the session, Adityanath explained...