INDIA Bloc Releases 32-Page Manifesto for Bihar Elections
The opposition INDIA bloc, including RJD, Congress, and Left parties, unveiled a 32-page manifesto titled “Nyay, Vikas, aur Samman” for the Bihar Assembly polls. Key promises:
– 10 lakh govt jobs + 25 lakh private sector roles in 5 years.
– Farm loan waivers, free irrigation power, MSP for 23 crops.
– Free education (up to PG) and universal healthcare under Bihar Swasthya Guarantee Yojana.
– Caste census-based policies with higher quotas for OBCs/EBCs/SC/STs.
RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav called it a “roadmap for progress,” while BJP dismissed it as “unrealistic.”
Cyclone ‘Montha’ to Strike Odisha-West Bengal Coast Tonight
The severe cyclonic storm (110–120 kmph winds) will land between Paradip (Odisha) and Sagar Island (WB) by midnight. IMD warns of:
– Heavy rain (20–25 cm) and storm surges.
– 1.2 lakh evacuated; 52 NDRF teams deployed.
– Fishing banned; CM Patnaik and Banerjee monitor relief.
Comparisons drawn to 2019’s destructive Cyclone Fani.
Other Headlines
- PM Modi in TN: Launched ₹3,700cr projects, accused DMK-Congress of “corruption” in Coimbatore rally.
- Delhi Liquor Case: ED chargesheet claims Kejriwal’s “direct role”; AAP cries vendetta.
- Karnataka Drought: Farmers protest as state seeks ₹4,860cr aid for 195 taluks.
- Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal hits ₹500cr globally amid controversy.
Weather & Sports
- North India: Flight delays due to fog in Delhi/UP.
- Cricket: India wins T20I series 4-1 vs Australia; Suryakumar hits 80.
- Olympics 2024: IOA selects 120-athlete team for Paris.
Markets
Sensex up 450 pts (72,800); Nifty at 22,100. IT and banking stocks lead rally.
