AIMIM has released its first list of 25 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, notably including two non-Muslim nominees. This move signifies Asaduddin Owaisi’s strategy to broaden the party’s appeal beyond its traditional Muslim base and position it as a social justice platform for all communities, aiming to contest beyond the Seemanchal region.

Dr Ashokkumar Veeramuthu currently serves as Professor and Head of the Centre for Waste Management and Renewable Energy at Saveetha University (SIMATS) in Chennai

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 127 gallantry awards and 40 distinguished service awards to the armed forces and central armed police forces personnel