Abhinav Bindra always emphasizes that success is not about one day, but the effort put in every day to make the journey count. This sentiment echoes with amateur runners who strive throughout the year in preparation for eastern India's biggest running festival.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14 (ANI): Congress leader Siddaramaiah questioned Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai for 'omitting' the name of Jawaharlal Nehru from the list of freedom fighters published in a state advertisement to mark the Independence Day.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday confirmed the progress of its highly ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road Project (South) and said 58 per cent of the total work has been completed so far.

Patna Mar 27 PTI Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Sunday physically assaulted by a mentally unstable person who came within striking distance on the outskirts of the city dodging the security cordonAccording to a statement issued by the district administration the chief minister was attacked by 32-year- old Shankar Kumar Verma alias Chhotu a resident of Abu Mohammadpur locality in Bakthiyarpur township of Patna districtKumar was in Bakhtiyarpur as part of a public outreach programme which has led him to tour areas falling under the now abolished Lok Sabha constituency of Barh which he had represented a number of timesIncidentally the chief minister whose roots lay in adjoining Nalanda district was born and brought up in Bakhtiyarpur where his father was a freedom fighter and a successful Ayurveda physicianAt the time of the incident the CCTV footage of which has gone viral on social media Kumar was paying floral tributes to Pandit Sheelbhadra Yaji a legendary freedom fighter and a former Rajya Sabha member who was known to be a close associate of Netaji Subhash Chandra BoseIn the footage Kumar can be seen bending forward to place flowers at the feet of the life-size statue when the attacker climbs up a few steps briskly and strikes a blow from behind before being caught by alert security personnelThe chief minister can be seen in the footage directing the security men to restrain themselves and quietly find out what was the matter with the assailant who was many decades his juniorDuring inquiry it has been found that Shankar Verma is deranged He has attempted suicide twice by jumping off the roof of a double-storied building and attempting to hang himself from the ceiling of his room His mental instability has taken a toll on his marriage His wife lives separately along with their children the administration said in its statementNonetheless the administration added there were instructions from the chief minister that no punitive action be taken and the attacker be provided all necessary medical supportMeanwhile the political fraternity especially members of the ruling NDA were outraged over the attack on the septuagenarian who is the states longest-serving chief ministerStatements of condemnation came from ministers in his cabinet members of his JDU as also alliance partners like the BJP and ex-CM Jitan Ram Manjhi PTI NAC MM MM

Chennai Jan 23 PTI Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi Chief Minister M K Stalin and the principal opposition AIADMK on Sunday paid tributes to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary Ravi paid floral tributes to a portrait of Bose at the Raj Bhavan here and in his message urged the people to take a pledge to abide by Netajis principle of always the nation first on the occasion of the countrys 75th independence anniversary the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav The Governor citing the iconic leaders famous quote of Give me blood and I will give you freedom said that it galvanised the young people to join the freedom movement including the Indian National Army which eventually led to the nations freedom Stalin tweeted Paying homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who is the symbol of patriotism for millions in India His fame is omnipresent like the rays of sun across the nation and lets march ahead with patriotism in the light shone by him Health Minister Ma Subramanian paid floral tributes to a decorated portrait of Subhash Chandra Bose placed close to his life size statue on the Marina beachfront here Netaji was the lion of Bengal and the nations iron man Subramanian said showering encomiums Senior government officials participated in the official event to honour the icon of the freedom movement on his 125th birth anniversary Netajis statue on a high pedestal on Kamarajar Salai on the beachfront was decorated with flowers and garlands on the occasion AIADMK top leader and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam tweeted praising Netajis sacrifices for the sake of the nation and his courage in fighting against the Britishers Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam chief T T V Dhinakaran hailed Netaji as a great leader who gave a definitive shape to the freedom struggle and attracted all of India and loved the Tamil people and Tamil Nadu PTI VGN SS SS

Chennai Jan 23 PTI Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday hailed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as the symbol of patriotism on his 125th birth anniversary Paying homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who is the symbol of patriotism for millions in India His fame is omnipresent like the rays of sun across the nation and lets march ahead with patriotism in the light shone by him Stalin tweeted Health Minister Ma Subramanian paid floral tributes to a decorated portrait of Subhash Chandra Bose placed close to his life size statue on the Marina beachfront here Netaji was the lion of Bengal and the nations iron man Subramanian said showering encomium Senior government officials participated in the official event to honour the icon of freedom movement on his 125th birth anniversary Netajis statue on a high pedestal on Kamarajar Salai on the beachfront was decorated with flowers and garlands on the occasion AIADMK top leader and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam tweeted praising Netajis sacrifices for the sake of the nation and his courage in fighting against the Britishers Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam chief T T V Dhinakaran hailed Netaji as a great leader who gave a definitive shape to the freedom struggle and attracted all of India and loved the Tamil people and Tamil Nadu PTI VGN SS SS

Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], October 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited the cell where Hindu Mahasabha leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was imprisoned at Cellular Jail in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

New Delhi Sep 24 PTI Union Minister Jitendra Singh Friday accused past Congress governments of underplaying Netaji Subhash Chandra Boses contribution and legacy for political and dynastic considerationsHe was speaking after inaugurating a digital exhibition on the life and contribution of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at the North Block hereThe minister said the event was an occasion to seek to restore the deserved glory of unsung heroes and undo the injustice done to them by history for whatever reasonSingh said the nation owes it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviving and reminding people of the contribution of unsung heroes and freedom fighters including Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Baba Saheb Ambedakar Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Sardar PatelHe said their sacrifices and achievements were always downplayed by successive Congress governments for political and dynastic considerationsHe also mentioned the call given by Modi from the ramparts of red fort on Independence Day when he had reminded people of the significance of the 75th year of independence describing it as Amrit Mahotsav and also advised them to prepare the roadmap for the next 25 years when Independent India turns 100Singh the Minister of State for Personnel said the next 25 years of journey of Sankalp se Siddhi will definitely establish India as a Vishwaguru and therefore there is need for the young generation to take a pledge to rededicate themselves in the service of the nation an official statement saidThe minister reiterated that the celebrations which will continue till 15 August 2023 will have five pillars -- freedom struggle ideas at 75 achievements at 75 actions at 75 and resolves at 75The minister informed that the Department of Personnel and Training DoPT will organise exhibitions on different themes every year it saidSecretary DoPT P K Tripathy Additional Secretary Rashmi Chowdhary and senior officials took part in the exhibition PTI AKV AKV TIR TIR