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BJP in Bengal views Bihar verdict as boost ahead of 2026 assembly elections; Trinamool counters

Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) The sweeping National Democratic Alliance (NDA) victory in the Bihar Assembly elections has injected renewed confidence into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, where Assembly polls are slated for 2026.

Senior BJP leaders on Friday said the Bihar outcome signals the beginning of a larger political shift in eastern India—one they believe will culminate in the end of the Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) 15-year rule.
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Australian High Commissioner meets CM Hemant Soren, extends invitation to visit Australia

14 Dec 2025 | 9:53 PM

Ranchi, Dec 14 (UNI) Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM, on Saturday paid a courtesy call on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren at the Chief Minister’s Residential Office in here and extended a formal invitation to the Chief Minister to visit Australia.

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Odisha reviews Integrated Road Safety Dashboard to strengthen data-driven governance

14 Dec 2025 | 9:53 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 14 (UNI) The Odisha Government has reviewed the Integrated Road Safety Dashboard, developed by RBG Labs of IIT Madras, as part of its efforts to strengthen a coordinated, transparent and data-driven road safety ecosystem in the state.

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Eleven illegal coke plants demolished by controlled explosion in Meghalaya

14 Dec 2025 | 9:51 PM

Shillong, Dec 14 (UNI) Eleven illegal coke oven plants were demolished through a controlled explosion in East Jaintia Hills district following orders from the Meghalaya High Court, officials said on Sunday.

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Party workers key to discipline and development: Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary

14 Dec 2025 | 9:48 PM

Patna, Dec 14 ( UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who alsi holds Home portfolio said on Sunday that party workers play an important role in maintaining discipline in the government and in ensuring development at the local level.

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Odisha set to unveil Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025|

14 Dec 2025 | 9:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 14 (UNI) The Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and enhance ease of doing business will be unceailed by the state goverment on December 16.

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