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Amid the Assam Assembly election battle, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi, calling them “Pappu” and “chhota Pappu.” Dismissing Rahul’s arrest threat, he said even Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi would need rebirth to act. Congress hit back, with Pawan Khera warning Sarma that no one is above the law and […]
Pakistan rejected reports that its US-Iran talks initiative had stalled, calling them baseless. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said media misrepresented a briefing. Though some progress was made, Iran’s lack of response slowed momentum. Islamabad urged responsible reporting and confirmed continued diplomatic contact with Iranian leadership.
LoP Rahul Gandhi targeted Kerala’s ruling LDF and the BJP, alleging Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is aligned with forces that “attack minorities” elsewhere. Speaking at an election rally, he reiterated the BJP-LDF claim and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the Sabarimala issue ahead of the April 9 state Assembly elections.
MK Stalin alleged the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, targets minorities and threatens religious freedom. He warned thousands of Christian institutions may be affected and accused Narendra Modi of symbolic outreach. The bill allows cancellation of FCRA certificates and tighter control over foreign-funded assets and organisations.
The ruling TMC announced election committees for 29 assembly constituencies across 6 districts. Purba Medinipur committees include Panskura Purba, Moyna, Nandakumar, Mahisadal, and Haldia. In North 24 Parganas, committees cover Haroa, Minakhan, Sandeshkhali, Basirhat Dakshin, Basirhat Uttar, and Hingalganj, boosting the party’s election preparations.
A Kerala court approved three-day police custody for director Ranjith, arrested over an alleged sexual harassment incident at a film set. Chief Judicial Magistrate Selmath RM allowed the police petition, granting custody until Monday evening to continue investigations and gather evidence related to the reported misconduct at the shooting location.
Delhi recorded a slight rise in minimum temperature to 20.7°C today, with light overnight rain in isolated areas. IMD issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 40 km/h. Showers improved air quality, bringing AQI down to 177 (moderate) from 266 (poor). AQI is likely to remain in the moderate category […]
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has urged campaigners and the public to take precautions amid rising heat during elections. Warning of sunstroke, heatstroke, and dehydration, it advised carrying water, staying hydrated, and avoiding sun exposure from 12 pm to 3 pm. Political parties are asked to hold rallies and events only after 4 pm.
The Election Commission approved 4,660 auxiliary polling stations in West Bengal for booths with over 1,200 voters, raising the total to 85,379. Additionally, 321 polling stations will be relocated to improve voter convenience ahead of the assembly elections. West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May […]
A tragic accident occurred Friday night when a car plunged into a water-filled well, killing nine members of the same family in Nashik’s Shivaji area. The victims were returning home from an event when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. Maharashtra Police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation into the […]
Piyush Goyal stated K. Annamalai chose not to contest to campaign across TN rather than in one constituency. Annamalai confirmed he will support BJP and NDA candidates statewide, including Puducherry and Kerala, from April 7-23, focusing on strengthening the party’s presence and assisting candidates rather than vying for a personal electoral seat.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms, rain, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms in 14 Jharkhand districts, including Ranchi, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Garhwa, and Palamu, on April 4-5. Northwest and central regions may see winds up to 50 kmph, posing risks to standing crops. The IMD has issued an alert for residents to stay cautious.
PM Modi will hold a key strategy meet with top BJP leaders in Chennai today to sharpen the party’s campaign blueprint ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on April 23. The closed‑door talks are set to cover poll tactics, alliance coordination and ways to boost the BJP’s prospects in the state, as campaign momentum builds […]
The Cyber Police Station in Jammu resolved 11 cases and 1,259 cyber fraud complaints in Q1 2026, recovering around Rs 3.52 crore from fraudsters nationwide. Five suspects from different states were arrested in coordinated operations. The cases included five from the backlog, reflecting a strong and ongoing crackdown on cybercrime in the region.
The ongoing West Asia war is sending shockwaves through the alcohol market, with rising gas prices pushing up the cost of manufacturing liquor bottles. Beer packaging alone has surged by up to 40%, while glass bottle prices may climb 20%. This squeeze on production costs is expected to sharply raise alcohol prices this summer, directly […]