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Akhilesh Yadav Turns Yogi Adityanath’s ‘Do Namune’ Jibe into Political Counterattack Amid Codeine Racket Row
New Delhi, December 22, 2025 A political exchange between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav escalated on Monday, after Adityanath referred to Yadav and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as “do namune” or “two specimens” during a speech in the state assembly. The jibe, aimed at the opposition over their responses to the alleged codeine-based cough syrup racket, was quickly turned back on the ruling party by Akhilesh Yadav, who suggested that the...
Maharashtra Civic Polls Vote Counting Begins Amid Reports of Violence, Bogus Voting and Cash Distribution
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
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
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
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...