Bhaskar Sharma

As counting trends solidify, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to lead the BJP to a third consecutive term, marking a significant setback for the Congress and a fragmented opposition. The BJP-led alliance's dominance is evident as key opposition players struggle to translate their campaigns into electoral victories, signaling a familiar outcome for the state's political landscape.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal intensified the BJP's election campaign in Upper Assam, addressing rallies in Margherita, Majuli, and Khowang. He emphasized the election's significance for Assamese identity and rights, highlighting the BJP-led government's achievements in land rights and heritage preservation. Sonowal also criticized the Congress for alleged neglect and vote-bank politics.

Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO) S Karuna Raju on Sunday condoled the demise of Vijay Bhaskar Sharma, assistant director of youth services, Barnala, who died in a road accident while returning from election duty on Saturday evening.

Spokesperson of BJP Subhash Dutta on Saturday said the party would not obey the diktat of any banned militant outfit while selecting candidates for the forthcoming assembly election.

Interstate gangs of fraudsters have become active in Bengaluru, trapping businessmen desperately seeking big loans to meet their immediate working capital needs. That they have operated with a fair degree of success has alarmed city police.

JAIPUR: The first Sanskrit language based film from north India will be made on Mudraraksham by the Vyas Balabaksh Research Institute.

A dhabha owner was abducted by around half a dozen men when he was on his way to home with his friend, from Bhanwarkuan area late Wednesday night. He was, however, rescued by the police within hours of the crime.

Anantapur one town police arrested two persons for forging the signature of an official in the chief minister's office and trying to secure admission for their candidates at JNT University here on Saturday.

Flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Bihar State Pollution Control Board at its headquarters located in Beltron Bhawan on Monday.

A team from Delhi police's crime branch raided a factory in Sarojininagar area of the city claiming that a racket of melting coins was being operated there.

Police say they don’t have any confirmation whether any ransom was paid for Dinanath Upadhyaya’s release. The outfit had demanded Rs 3.5 crore from Updahyaya’s employer, Radhe Chetia, who owns the Phaneng tea garden where Upadhaya, 52, is employed as a supervisor.

Varun Dhawan, who is basking in the success of his film, 'Bhediya', shared a fun BTS video from the sets of the film. The actor also expressed his gratitude towards his team and his fans.

A Tehran-based businessman has lodged a complaint with police that his 1,000 Euros were stolen from his room when he was staying at a five-star hotel in Sector 35.

Thousands of devotees gathered in Nellore, India, to celebrate Kartheeka Deepotsavams, a religious festival organized by the VPR Foundation. The multi-day event featured a series of rituals, including 'Chandi Homam' and 'Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham,' culminating in the celestial wedding ceremony, 'Siva Parvati Santhi Kalyana Mahotsavam.

As the results were declared from each of the 126 assembly constituencies on Thursday, the picture that emerged was a stark one - defeat of the seasoned players at the hands of fresh faces.

City crime branch has busted a major racket with the arrest of a couple who used to steal mobile phones and other electronic goods and sell them on online portal.