Addressing party rallies in eastern Assam, the Congress leader says the people are tired of the ‘mafia and syndicate rule’ of the BJP-led government

It seeks to amend certain provisions in different laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further promote ease of doing business and living

In the Bodoland Territorial Region, BPF in alliance with the BJP is taking on the UPPL, which till a few months ago was with the saffron party; while the UPPL blames the BPF for communal tension in the region, both concur on the need to protect the Bodo identity and have lasting peace

In the first phase, comprehensive information on the condition of housing, household amenities and assets possessed will be collected, the Home Ministry said

While BJD ranks unite to denounce the statement, State BJP finds difficult to deflate the attack  

“Over the past nine years, the Yogi Government has established a new identity for Uttar Pradesh in the field of industrial development. As a result of good governance, transparent policies, and visionary leadership under Yogi Government, 17,841 new factories have been registered in the State from April 2017 until now,” reads an official statement. 

“The concerns raised by legislators should be taken seriously by the concerned authorities. The security scenario cannot be taken lightly. Past incidents must guide present decisions. If the administration believes the situation is normal, declare J&K as a risk-free region,” says J&K Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather

The Trinamool has named Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman and former cricketer Shib Sankar Paul as candidates from Rajganj and Tufanganj respectively; both joined the party days before the candidates’ list was announced

The Chief Minister said the children aged three to six years were being provided hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana. “These buildings are being renovated, and smartphones have been distributed to workers and women supervisors”