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I Think Even Donald Trump Doesn't Know What He Intends to Do: Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the US President Donald Trump cannot be trusted and perhaps he himself doesn't know what he intends to do.Talking to the media here, Omar Abdullah said, "Perhaps he (Donald Trump) doesn't himself know what...
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For Viksit Bharat, We Must Bring Full Strength of Our Matru Shakti into Nation's Development, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared a video message urging collective support for the Women's Reservation Bill, stating that empowering women is essential to achieving the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.Taking to Instagram, the PM Modi said, "Reservation for...
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TN Polls: Vijay to Campaign in Karaikudi on Friday amid Tight Security Arrangements
Actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is set to intensify his election campaign with a major public outreach programme in Karaikudi on Friday.The visit is part of his ongoing statewide campaign ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly...
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Mamata Banerjee VS Suvendu Adhikari: LoP Ahead of CM in Assets, Number of Police Cases
As Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency in South Kolkata is heading for the most high-profile electoral contest in West Bengal later this month, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, pitted against each other,...
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Kerala Voters Seek Development, Govt Stability; Unemployment Remains Key Concern
As the polling for the Assembly elections is underway in Kerala, voters on Thursday have expressed a desire for continued development and political stability, while highlighting unemployment as a major concern in the state.Interacting with IANS, several voters shared their...
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Puducherry Polls: BJP Says NDA Will Form Govt, Cong Calls Situation 'favourable' for INDIA Bloc
Voting for the Puducherry Assembly elections got underway on Thursday with both the BJP and the Congress expressing strong confidence in forming the next government in the Union Territory.Polling started on a smooth note across Puducherry early in the morning, as voters...
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Pak's 'emergence' as Mediator in Iran-US Conflict Shows Modi Govt's Diplomatic Failure, Says Shiv Sena(UBT)
The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday said that Pakistan -- a nation long criticised as a breeding ground for terrorism and a centre for anti-India conspiracies -- is now being hailed by international media as a "global peacemaker". Following a month of...
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'Festival of Democracy': Union Minister Pabitra Margarita Urges Assam People to Cast Vote
Voters in Assam turned out in large numbers on Thursday to cast their ballots in the Assembly elections, with political leaders highlighting the exercise as a celebration of democracy.The contest is primarily between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aiming for a...
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Kerala Polling: 16 PC Turnout Sets Pace; CM Vijayan Says Decisive Election for State's Future
Around 16 per cent of Kerala's 2.71 crore electorate have cast their votes within the first two hours of polling on Thursday, setting an energetic tone for what Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described as a decisive election for the state's future.Leading the campaign...
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Bengal Polls: PM Modi to Hold Three Rallies Today in Haldia, Asansol, Suri
Amid the hectic campaigning for the two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three consecutive rallies in three districts on Thursday.Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also arrive in Kolkata on Thursday, with a packed campaign...
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'Pawan Peda LLC': Assam Minister Shares Tutorial of Creating 'fictitious' US Companies amid Khera Row
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera, accusing him of "peddling lies" regarding alleged fictitious companies and addresses, while sharing a screen-recorded video to demonstrate how easily such entities can be created...
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TN Polls: Candidate List to Be Finalised Today after Scrutiny, Withdrawals
The process of finalising candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has reached its final stage, with the last date for withdrawal of nominations scheduled for Thursday.Polling for the Assembly elections will be held on April 23. The filing of nomination...
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CPI(M), Cong Not Capable of Bringing Development: Rajeev Chandrasekhar as Kerala Votes
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, BJP's Kerala State President, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the CPI(M), asserting that neither party is capable of delivering development in the state.Casting his vote in Thiruvananthapuram, Chandrasekhar struck a confident...
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Sri Lankan Delegates in Assam to Observe Voting, Plant Sapling in Kamrup Polling Station
As the Assembly elections in Assam are underway, Sri Lankan delegates on Thursday planted a sapling during their visit to a polling station in Kamrup district to witness the electoral process under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP).The Election...
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K'taka Bypolls: Voting Underway in Davanagere South, Bagalkot as Cong, BJP Locked in Close Fight
The voting at polling stations in the Davanagere South and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies of Karnataka was underway on Thursday. Polling commenced at 7 a.m., and voters can exercise their franchise until 6 p.m.According to initial reports, voters are queuing outside...
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Polling Underway for Assam Elections, First-time Voters Seek Development
Voters turned out in large numbers across Assam on Thursday to cast their ballots in the Assembly elections, expressing hope that the incoming government would prioritise development and growth in the state.The electoral contest in Assam is primarily between the Bharatiya...
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Reservation for Women in Legislative Bodies Will Make Democracy Even More Vibrant, Participative: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the urgent need for reservation for women in legislative bodies, describing it as a transformative step that would make India's democracy more vibrant and participative. In an Op-Ed and a series of posts on social media...
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Voting Underway in Tripura's Dharmanagar Bypoll under Tight Security
Voting for the by-election to the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district commenced on Thursday morning amid tight security arrangements, election officials said.People turned out in large numbers, forming queues at most of the 55 polling stations across...
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PM Modi Calls on Assam, Kerala Voters to Exercise Franchise in Large Numbers, Strengthen Democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the voters, especially the youth and women, of Assam and Kerala to come out in large numbers and exercise their franchise as the high-stakes voting begins.Polling for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and...
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Nagaland Bypoll: Voting Underway in Koridang amid Heavy Security
Voting for the by-election to the Koridang Assembly constituency in Nagaland's Mokokchung district began on Thursday morning amid heavy security arrangements, election officials said.A large number of voters, including women, were seen standing in queues at most of the 30...
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PM Modi Urges High Voter Turnout as Voting Begins in Puducherry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters in the Union Territory of Puducherry to participate in large numbers as polling began for the Assembly elections.In a message posted on X, PM Modi said, "As the Puducherry Assembly elections commence, I urge every voter...
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Polling Begins Smoothly in Puducherry for 30 Seats
Polling commenced smoothly across the Union Territory of Puducherry on Thursday morning, with voters turning out steadily at booths to elect representatives to the 30-member Assembly.Election officials reported a calm and orderly start, with no major disruptions in the...
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Polling Begins across Kerala amid High Voter Turnout Expectations
After 23 days of high-voltage campaigning and an equally intense silent push, Kerala stepped into decision day on Thursday, with around 2.71 crore voters set to determine who will govern the state.Even before dawn broke, the electoral machinery was in motion. By 5.30 a.m.,...
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'Frivolous and Baseless': CBI Opposes Kejriwal's Plea Seeking Justice Sharma's Withdrawal from Delhi Excise Policy Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has opposed the recusal pleas filed by several accused, including AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, who sought the withdrawal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the Delhi excise policy case, describing the applications as...
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Punjab: Mohali to Get Multipurpose Exhibition and Convention Centre
Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the development of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mohali, near here."This landmark initiative reflects the government's commitment to positioning Punjab as...