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Nitish counters ‘ill health’ jibe with 84 rallies, pitches record on women empowerment

Patna, Nov 9 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar responded to the Opposition’s jibe about his health with an energetic election marathon -- holding 84 public meetings, 11 by road and 73 by air, covering 1,000 km by road and engaging directly with the people.

On Sunday, the last day of campaigning for the second and final phase of polling, Nitish Kumar addressed large public gatherings at Nabinagar (Aurangabad), Vikramganj (Rohtas), and Hata in Chainpur, urging people not to vote for the RJD-led INDIA bloc, saying they had done nothing for the people of Bihar.
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Punjab Class 10 result declared; girls outperform boys again

11 May 2026 | 2:52 PM

Chandigarh, May 11 (UNI) Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on Monday declared the Class 10 examination results, with girls once again outperforming boys and Faridkot district student Harleen Sharma emerging as the state topper.

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West Bengal atmosphere detrimental to Democracy, says M S Bitta

11 May 2026 | 2:51 PM

Vrindavan, May 11(UNI) M S Bitta, President of the All India Anti-Terrorism Front, arrived in Govardhan on Monday, and visited Giriraj Maharaj on the occasion of the Mudia Purnima fair.

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UP state archives marks 77 Years with National Seminar on Manuscripts

11 May 2026 | 2:42 PM

Lucknow, May 11 (UNI) In an effort to bring archival heritage into mainstream public conversation, the Uttar Pradesh State Archives will mark its 77th Foundation Day with a national seminar and archival exhibition in Lucknow on May 13, aimed at drawing students, researchers and history enthusiasts closer to India’s knowledge traditions. .

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Ensure safety of life, property, and religion of every section of society: Mayawati to Govt

11 May 2026 | 2:09 PM

Lucknow, May 11 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati, reacting to the Uttar Pradesh ministry expansion, said on Monday that the reduction and expansion of the cabinet is an internal political matter of the ruling party, and therefore, it is not appropriate to comment on it.

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Akhilesh slams Centre over Modi's austerity appeal

11 May 2026 | 1:52 PM

Lucknow, May 11(UNI) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for an austerity drive in view of the conflict in West Asia, Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav Monday, launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for the possible hike in petroleum and other prices, saying the government remembered the "crisis" as soon as the elections ended.

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