Union minister Chirag Paswan refuted rumors of disagreements with BJP, affirming his allegiance to PM Modi and readiness to contest Bihar elections under NDA. In an interview with news agency PTI, Pawan said: “My love for Narendra Modi is unshakeable. I am inseparable from him, for as long as he is Prime Minister.”

Eastern Railways will introduce trains from Howrah to Darjeeling on October 9, 16 and 30 (a day before Kali Puja and Dilwai) and on November 6 (a day before Chhath Puja).

The government compensates these personnel with an extra month’s salary, covering basic pay and inflation but excluding allowances like motorcycle and uniform. This additional payment is disbursed annually in March, around the Holi festival