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Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday targeted the BJP for its "double-engine" pitch, saying one engine runs on misusing democratic institutions and the other on recruiting "local agents" like AIMIM, ISF and AJUP to stoke "communal discord". In a play of words, he said in a social media post that the people of Bengal will choose a government that is of the people, by the people, and for the people and not a dispensation that is "off the people, buy the people, and far fr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the BJP of attempting to mislead women voters and warned them against sharing bank details, alleging it could lead to financial fraud.Addressing a public rally, Banerjee claimed that BJP workers may approach households posing as representatives of the West Bengal or Trinamool Congress (TMC) government and ask for bank account details under the pretext of providing financial benefits."Mothers and sisters, stay alert, the BJ ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins has left his side in the middle of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and flown back to Australia for a final medical scan on his persistent back injury. The Australian pacer has not played a single match since the Ashes series at home against England. He also missed the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where Australia exited for the first time from the group stage. According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, Cummins flew ...Read More >
Malda (West Bengal) [India], April 4 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while addressing a public meeting in Malda on Saturday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre will fall in 2026, stating that while the BJP is targeting Bengal, her party is preparing to take the fight to Delhi in the coming days. She said, "In 2026, the BJP government in Delhi will fall. They are targeting Bengal, we will target Delhi, stay prepared in the coming days." Mamata Ba ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: If the West Asia conflict continues, India's exports to other parts of the world will also be impacted, Central Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Saturday. Indian exports during the last financial year were expected to remain on a positive trajectory despite the crisis, he added. Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of 'Chintan Shivir - Scaling Up Pharma Exports', Agrawal said that because of the West Asia crisis, there was definitely an impact last month on both i ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister and BJP Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the DMK government, questioning Chief Minister MK Stalin over the state's rising debt and alleged financial mismanagement, while also accusing the party of promoting family rule, as he released a white paper titled 'Tamil Nadu Government Financial Crisis', along with Tamil Nadu BJP President and BJP candidate from Sattur assem ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) If the West Asia conflict continues, India's exports to other parts of the world will also be impacted, Central Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Saturday. Indian exports during the last financial year were expected to remain on a positive trajectory despite the crisis, he added. Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of 'Chintan Shivir - Scaling Up Pharma Exports', Agrawal said that because of the West Asia crisis, there was definitely an impact last mon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The spat between the Aam Aadmi Party and its Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha intensified on Saturday with the sidelined leader dismissing AAP's allegation against him as "lies" and asserting that he went to Parliament to raise people's issues and not to create ruckus. "All these lies will be unmasked. Kyunki mai ghayal hoon isiliye ghatak hoon' (I am wounded, therefore I am dangerous)," the MP said in a video statement, quoting from the movie 'Dhurandhar', and alleged that t ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 4 (PTI) Punjab is gearing up for the upcoming SIR of electoral rolls, with all preparatory activities progressing in a structured and time-bound manner in anticipation of a notification from the Election Commission regarding the SIR exercise schedule, officials said on Saturday. Highlighting the progress achieved so far, Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anindita Mitra, informed that a comprehensive pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) mapping exercise has been undertaken acr ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, on Saturday, rejected allegations that his party acts as a proxy for the BJP and criticised the Congress for failing to effectively counter the ruling party, during his visit to Gujarat. Addressing a press conference in Ahmedabad, Owaisi said: "I am not a B-team of the BJP. I am the original 'M' team -- the team of the marginalised, not just minorities", asserting that AIMIM represe ...Read More >
Kharagpur, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday joined BJP star campaigners for the West Bengal Assembly elections, hitting out at the Mamata Banerjee government for failure to check atrocities against women. "It is time to uproot politics of fear, corruption and atrocities from West Bengal and usher in the politics of development and trust under Prime Minister Narendra Modi," said Gupta while seeking votes for the party's Kharagpur candidate Dilip Ghosh. She s ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Kerala),: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday launched a strong political attack on both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala and the BJP-led Union government, alleging a covert understanding between the Left and the BJP-RSS, while announcing a series of welfare promises under a prospective United Democratic Front (UDF) government. Addressing a public meeting in Alappuzha, Gandhi welcomed party leaders, workers, and candidates, and highlig ...Read More >
Buxar (Bihar), April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar has emphasised that to make the prohibition law in the state effective, there must be collective efforts from all sections. Speaking to reporters on Friday night regarding the deaths caused by spurious liquor in Motihari, Prem Kumar termed the incident unfortunate but said that the government is taking continuous action. Asserting that the liquor ban in Bihar is a commendable step that has brought positive changes, parti ...Read More >
Guwahati: Gilbertson Sangma, known as "Man of Golden Boots" for his legendary soccer skills, died of age-related ailments at his Guwahati residence. He was 71 and had been suffering from dementia. Born in 1955, Sanga studied up to Class 10 and joined the Assam Police as a constable in 1971. Soon, he established himself as an active sports enthusiast and continued playing soccer for the Assam Police football team and the state team, too. He was the captain of the Assam Police football team from ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 4 : "International Diabetes Federation" (IDF) President-elect, Dr Niti Pall, currently on India visit, called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine & Diabetes, and discussed, among other things, indigenous biosimilar Insulin production as well as Diabetes related indigenous biomanufacturing prospects. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening India's capabilities in insulin manufacturing, particularly biosimilar insulins and ...Read More >
Guwahati: Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate for the 36 Guwahati Central constituency, Kunki Chowdhury to lodge an FIR at the Panbazar Cyber Crime Police Station alleging circulation of an AI-generated deepfake video that purportedly distorts her statements. According to sources, the complaint seeks a detailed investigation into the origin and dissemination of the video, which has been widely circulated on social media. Chowdhury has alleged that the manipulated clip is aimed at misleading vo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Saturday praised NASA's latest Artemis II mission and also expressed confidence that the mission will be "grandly successful". NASA's Artemis II Moon mission lifted off from the US state of Florida on April 2, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. It is the American space agency's first crewed mission under the Artemis programme. Th ...Read More >
Punjab Board 8th Result 2026 Date: Students of Classes 5 and 8 under the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) are eagerly awaiting their results. The Board is set to announce the results very soon. According to media reports, the Punjab Board may release the results even before the second week of April. However, no specific information regarding the exact date and time of the result declaration has been shared yet. In 2025, the results were released on April 4th. Once released, students can che ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Social media was left stunned after a viral video showed Mrunal Thakur being taken out of a police van in handcuffs, sparking rumors of her arrest. Dressed in a striking black saree and accompanied by Anurag Kashyap, the clip quickly grabbed attention and raised several questions among fans. However, the reality behind the shocking visuals is completely different. The viral arrest scene is actually a promotional stunt for her upcoming film Dacoit. The makers planned this unique camp ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has dismissed allegations of misconduct that led to his removal as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House, branding them a "scripted campaign" and vowing to "expose every lie." The development follows AAP's decision on Thursday last to replace Chadha, a prominent Punjab face and vocal critic of the Centre, with fellow Punjab MP Ashok Mittal. Chadha, who joined AAP in 2014 and rose through its youth wing before entering Rajya Sa ...Read More >
New Delhi: A late-night firing incident outside a club in Delhi's Preet Vihar area left a 21-year-old man injured, raising fresh concerns over safety and law and order in the locality. The victim, identified as Sameer, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. According to the police, information was received from GTB Hospital around 4:30 am on Saturday regarding a young man admitted with a gunshot injury. Sameer, a resident of Noor-e-Ilahi in G ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 4 (UNI) A visionary move by late Australian spin legend Shane Warne during the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League has turned into a staggering financial legacy, with his family set to receive Rs 450-460 crore from the sale of Rajasthan Royals. London, Apr 4 (UNI) Sonay Kartal has withdrawn from Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne next week because of injury. The absence of the British number two means the team will be without the ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid rising global supply concerns due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India has emerged as one of the countries maintaining steady maritime movement through the crucial route. Despite tensions triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, several Indian vessels have successfully navigated the narrow passage, which is vital for global oil and gas trade. Since February 28, at least eight Indian-linked ships have cros ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has flown back to Australia for a final scan on his injured back by Cricket Australia's medical team which will give clearance for his participation during the second phase of the ongoing Indian Premier League. According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo: " Cummins, who has been out of action since July, 2025 with just one Ashes Test appearance in between, has left the team's camp at IPL 2026 and returned home to have a final scan on his ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: More than 74 per cent of electors have been mapped in the Pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across Punjab so far. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab, Anindita Mitra, stated that a comprehensive pre-SIR mapping exercise has been undertaken across all districts of the state. According to the latest data as of today, 74.27 per cent of electors in Punjab have been mapped with the last intensive revision records. Out of a total of 2,14,57,521 electors, 1,59,36,941 have b ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) Bandhan Bank's loans and advances grew 12.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,54,235 crore as of March 31 compared to Rs 1,36,995, the private lender said on Saturday. On a sequential basis, the loan book expanded 6.2 per cent from Rs 1,45,224 crore as of December 31, 2025, according to a provisional unaudited disclosure filed with the bourses. Total deposits rose 10 per cent on-year to Rs 1,66,344 crore at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025-26 against Rs 1,51,212 crore in ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday performed the customary 'Khadi Chhuan' ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function here and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession, held the hands of children and guided them to write "Maa-Bapa" (mother-father) in Odia using chalk and slate at the Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School, the venue of the state-level ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) India's pharmaceutical exports stood at over USD 28 billion up to February of the current financial year, registering a growth of more than 5 per cent compared to the same period last year, a top official said on Saturday. K Raja Bhanu, Director General of the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil), said the sector, currently valued at around USD 60 billion, is projected to grow to USD 130 billion by 2030. "Despite global challenges, pharmaceutica ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The country's second-largest lender HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 12 per cent credit growth to Rs 29.6 lakh crore for the March quarter. Its total advances were Rs 26.43 lakh crore at the end of March 31, 2025, HDFC Bank said in a regulatory filing. The lender reported a 14.4 per cent rise in total deposits to Rs 31.05 lakh crore from Rs 27.14 lakh crore at the end of the fourth quarter of the preceding financial year. During the period, CASA deposits recorded a grow ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A new analysis has found that heat risk in Indian cities is increasingly being shaped not only by daytime heatwaves but also by night-time heatwaves and compound heatwaves, which occur when a daytime heatwave is followed by a night-time heatwave. This is significant because current Heat Action Plans (HAPs) and urban climate policies mainly focus on daytime heatwaves, according to the study. A HAP serves as an early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events. In an ...Read More >
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