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Chief minister Samrat Choudhary at a workship in Patna on Monday Patna: Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday urged investors to set up industries and mining ventures in Bihar, saying the state govt was offering multiple concessions and full administrative support to ensure safe, transparent and hassle-free investment.Addressing a workshop on the 8th Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks in Patna, organised by the Union Ministry of Mines, Choudhary said investors should come to Bihar “with an open mind” and proceed fearlessly. “You are completely safe here. The Bihar govt will cooperate with you in every way,”…

Jaipur: Rajasthan secured key representation in BJP’s new national team, with Rajya Sabha member Satish Poonia appointed national general secretary and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje retained as national vice president in party president Nitin Nabin’s latest reshuffle Monday.Udaipur MP Mannalal Rawat was also appointed national president of BJP’s ST Morcha, while Rajesh Mangal was named national joint treasurer.While Raje’s continuation as national vice president has not been surprising considering her prolonged political and organisational experience, it is Poonia’s elevation as BJP national general secretary that puts the spotlight on BJP’s focus on OBC politics.Poonia’s appointment, after his assignment as…

Nagpur: For students accustomed to navigating university rules through notices and circulars, a face-to-face conversation with the vice-chancellor offered a rare opportunity to voice concerns directly.In a first-of-its-kind outreach initiative, Nagpur University (NU) VC Manali Kshirsagar visited colleges in Gondia and Bhandara districts on Saturday, engaging students in discussions on issues ranging from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and examinations to artificial intelligence, social media and the growing pressures faced by young people.University officials said the initiative was aimed at understanding student concerns first-hand rather than through conventional administrative channels.At Dhote Bandhu Science College in Gondia, discussions extended beyond…

The RDBA began protests on Aug 4 after the SDO office issued notices to some members under section 126 of BNSS based on a woman’s complaint, who alleged a few advocates had threatened her and her witnesses. Ranchi: Thirteen days after it announced a boycott of executive courts, the Ranchi District Bar Association (RDBA) on Monday partially withdrew its boycott allowing members to attend proceedings in all courts and tribunals, except the sub-divisional officer’s (SDO) court and the related executive magistrate’s court.The RDBA began protests on Aug 4 after the SDO office issued notices to some members under section 126…

Varanasi: On the occasion of Independence Day, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust organised various special programmes. The celebrations began early morning with Mangala Aarti of Baba Shri Kashi Vishwanath and the deity was adorned in tricolor decoration. The tricolour was represented with decorations of saffron, white and green flowers. During Mangala Aarti, special prayers were offered for the welfare, happiness, prosperity, and peace of the nation and all its citizens.The flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the administrative office, Neelkanth Bhawan, located near the Gangeshwar Mahadev idol. Following the flag hoisting, a brief discussion session was organised on the significance of…

Kolkata: Two persons were injured as fight broke out at a popular sweet shop in the Karaya area on Friday morning with a BJP Yuva Morcha member and his aide allegedly refusing to pay for some sweets. Police said the incident took place around 11 am on Friday when the store manager was on duty. The two accused entered the shop, and after they bought some sweets, a dispute broke out that escalated to a physical assault. The prime accused, who called himself a BJP Yuva Morcha member, and his aide attacked the store manager and a companion. Before fleeing,…

Tuesday will start wet across many northern and central parts of the UK. Scotland and Northern Ireland will stay showery through much of the day, with some longer spells of rain across northeast Scotland and the Northern Isles. Further south, a cold front will bring cloud and some spots of light rain to parts of southern England and Wales early on, though some areas may stay entirely dry.By Wednesday, an area of low pressure will bring sunny spells and frequent showers across north-west England, Northern Ireland and southern Scotland. Some of these showers will become heavy and thundery but south-east…

Russia has accused the UK of “deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis” following confirmation that British-made drones had been used in strikes on targets in Russia. “In doing so, the United Kingdom is acting as an accomplice and co-perpetrator of the bloody crimes and terrorist attacks,” the Russian Embassy to the UK wrote in a statement. “London’s actions will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have to answer,” it said, adding that the deeper its involvement in the conflict, “the higher the price it will pay”.In response, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) told…

Go carefully today, Pisces. That’s the main note from the stars. The Moon can trigger emotional sensitivity and Saturn adds a bit of heaviness into mood and movement so safety must be taken into consideration before speed. If you’re riding a scooter on a busy highway or climbing a flight of stairs in the office, or working with equipment at the table, be attentive. Don’t be distracted by rushing.Some unwarranted stress may bother you, and a piece of disturbing news could reach you through a call, message, or family update. Don’t panic at once. News often sounds bigger in the…

You may spend a lot of time looking for the right relationships and forget to nurture the most important one you will have throughout your life: the one that you have with yourself. A strong relationship with yourself does not mean you never feel lonely, insecure, or overwhelmed. It means you develop enough self-trust, self-compassion, and emotional safety to know that you will not abandon yourself when life becomes difficult. You learn to listen to your needs, respect your limits, and treat yourself with the same care you would offer someone you love. This kind of relationship is not built…