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Threat at Nagpur RSS HQ, Letter Claims Planting of Radioactive Substance
A high-security alert has been sounded in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after an anonymous letter was sent to the Police Commissioner claiming that radioactive material has been dispersed at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Mahal and the Dr Hedgewar Smriti...
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India Plans 62 Vessels with RS 51,383 Crore Investment in FY27: Minister
India is advancing a roadmap to add 62 vessels in FY2026-27 backed by a investment of Rs 51,383 crore, creating an additional 2.85 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity, according to the government.In a push towards self-reliance in the maritime sector, a high-level...
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HC'S Severe Reprimand Exposes Maha Govt's Failure to Regulate Hawkers: Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana'
The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday accused the Maharashtra government of being indifferent not only towards illegal hawkers but also of other issues facing the common public, and that the High Court has rightly criticised it.According to the...
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Amit Shah to Start Two-day Ladakh Visit Today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit the Union Territory of Ladakh on a two-day tour starting Thursday, during which he will pay his respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 1.Ahead of the visit, the Union Ministry of...
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UP Assembly to Hold Special Session on Women's Quota Bill Today
A special session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly will be convened on Thursday to deliberate on the Women's Reservation (Amendment) Bill, which has recently triggered a sharp political debate at the national level.Earlier on Tuesday, the officials said that Governor Anandiben...
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Ashwini Vaishnaw to Flag off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Today
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off a direct 20-coach Vande Bharat train service between Jammu and Srinagar on Thursday, while regular services for the public will commence from May 2.In addition to giving a fillip to tourism, the service will reduce travel time...
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Odisha Assembly Special Session on Women's Role Set for Today
The Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Wednesday met Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan to deliberate on the agenda for the special session of the Odisha Assembly scheduled to be held on April 30.Mahaling briefed Governor Kambhampati on the agenda...
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HM Amit Shah to Visit Ladakh, Attend First Global Buddha Relics Exhibition
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will undertake a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh beginning April 30 (Thursday). In a post on X, he described it as a "moment of profound good fortune" to partake in the first-ever international exposition of the holy relics of...
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Trinamool Rejects Exit Poll Projections in Bengal, Cites 2021 Miss to Question Credibility
The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday dismissed exit poll predictions indicating an edge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the West Bengal Assembly elections, citing past instances where such projections failed to reflect actual results.Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP...
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Mahayuti's Weak Retreat over Mandatory Marathi for Taxi, Auto-rickshaw Drivers: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana
The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray(UBT) on Wednesday accused the Mahayuti government of softening its initial hard stance on the mandatory use of the Marathi language by licensed auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra, and termed it a retreat.The Thackeray camp...
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Bengal Polls: CM Mamata Calls CRPF Force 'Gunda', Then Rectifies
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) "Gunda", before rectifying the same, and accused the force of "assaulting" workers and leaders of the Trinamool Congress.She visited polling booths in South Kolkata as the...
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This Is Time to Stand up against Forces That Seek to Undermine Your Rights: Kharge's Appeal to Bengal Voters
As the second phase of the West Bengal elections progresses, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday called upon voters to participate in significant numbers and utilise their democratic rights. He further said that this is the time to stand up against forces...
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BJP'S Intention Is to Forcefully Rig Elections: CM Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that the BJP wants to "forcefully rig" the Assembly elections in the state, stating that the election observers, "brought from outside", are going to police stations and "creating pressure".She visited polling...
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PM Modi Offers Prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants on Wednesday.Upon his arrival at the temple, the Prime Minister received a warm...
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Feel That Turnout May Go up to 90 PC Today: Mithun Chakraborty
Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty cast his vote during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Wednesday and expressed confidence that voter turnout could reach 90 per cent.Speaking to reporters, he said, "From what I am seeing, I feel that turnout...
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K'taka BJP Slams Siddaramaiah Govt over Failure to Tackle Water Crisis, Alleges Neglect of Farmers
Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Karnataka, alleging complete neglect of farmers amid severe heatwave conditions and water scarcity across the state.He said that...
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BJP Candidates Cast Votes; Ratna Debnath Flags EVM Issue, Saikat Sarkar Cites Poll Violence
Several BJP candidates, including Ratna Debnath, cast their votes on Wednesday during the ongoing phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. The candidates raised concerns over EVMs and poll violence.Nearly 20 months after the R.G. Kar rape and murder victim, widely known...
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Suvendu Adhikari Inspects Polling Station in Bhabanipur, Urges People to Vote in Large Numbers
Bhabanipur, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday inspected polling stations in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat, and also offered prayers at the Hanuman temple in the region as the voting for the second phase of elections in the...
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'People Are Doing Revenge Voting': Mahua Moitra after Casting Vote in Bengal Phase-2 Polls
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday cast her vote at a polling booth in Karimpur during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections and said that voters were actively participating in "revenge voting", which she described as a "fight to save...
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TN DGP Cancels Leave of Police Personnel Ahead of May 4 Counting of Votes
The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) has ordered the cancellation of leave for all police personnel from May 2 until further orders, in view of the upcoming vote counting for the Assembly elections scheduled on May 4.The directive applies to officers across all...
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This Time Turnout Is Expected to Reach 85-90 PC: Dilip Ghosh as Bengal 2ND Phase Polling Underway
As the second phase of the West Bengal polls is underway, BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar, Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday said that people are fully prepared to step out and exercise their right to vote. He further noted that while voter turnout in Kolkata and nearby areas...
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Cast Record Number of Votes for Sonar Bangla: Amit Shah as 2ND Phase of Polls Underway
As the second phase of the West Bengal polls is underway, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday appealed to all voters to 'liberate' Bengal from the rule of fear, syndicates, and corruption. He further urged people to cast a record number of votes for a 'Sonar...
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Bengal Polls: ECI Deploys Central Forces at Gates of Private Housing Complexes with Polling Booths
Following the instruction of the Election Commission of India (ECI) at the last moment, central forces personnel have been deployed at the entry-gates of the high-rise buildings and housing complexes where temporary polling booths have been set up this time for the second...
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Bengal Polls: Voting Starts in 142 Seats as Mild Tension Surfaces in First Hour
Polling began at 7 a.m. on Wednesday for 142 constituencies across six districts in West Bengal, including its capital, Kolkata, in the second phase of the two-phase Assembly polls.The polling process started on Wednesday with mild tension in certain pockets from the very...
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Make Democracy More Vibrant: PM Modi Urges Record Turnout as Phase-2 Voting Begins in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called upon voters to participate in large numbers as polling for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 got underway.Posting on X, the Prime Minister said, "Today is Phase-2 of the West Bengal Assembly...