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The counting of votes will take place on May 4 Chennai: The NDA is hoping for a second straight term in Puducherry, where 30 seats are up for election today. The pitch, though, has been queered by the entry of the fledgling TVK, which has set up multi-cornered contests in many seats. Here are 10 points on Puducherry elections * The constituents of the ruling NDA in Puducherry are the AINRC (All India NR Congress), BJP, the AIADMK, and the LJK (Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi). The Opposition INDI ...Read More >
NDA leaders aware of the matter said that legislators have been asked to be in the state capital at a short notice. "The dates are not yet final but it may happen any day after April 10," said a JD(U) legislator. The BJP state president, Sanjay Saraogi, denied that any dates have been finalised for the NDA meeting. "No dates have been finalised. There is no development on this count," he said. A senior JD(U) leader said that CM Kumar, who would leave for New Delhi on April 9, will return to th ...Read More >
Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Manoj Ninama seeking voluntary retirement from service or VRS just weeks ahead of his superannuation on May 31, has fueled speculation that he might be contesting the upcoming local body polls from his native district of Aravalli. Ninama, who was to retire on May 31, was relieved from service at the end of the working day of April 7. A DIG-rank officer, Ninama, 59, who hails from Shamlaji in Aravalli, and belongs to the Scheduled Tribes community, is known to be close ...Read More >
During a campaign event, tensions flared as DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin took aim at Edappadi K Palaniswami for his critical remarks regarding Chief Minister M K Stalin. Udhayanidhi accused Palaniswami of engaging in slander and fixating on him and his father rather than addressing pressing issues. He brought up an old image of Palaniswami, perhaps to highlight his changing narratives. Chennai, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday flayed Edappadi K Palaniswami for his "pandemic remark" targeti ...Read More >
Constituency-wise, the highest polling percentage till 9 am was seen in Thripunithura with 20.59 per cent, according to EC data. The ruling LDF is fighting to retain power and secure a third consecutive term, banking on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's model of governance and welfare. The Congress-led UDF is vying to regain power, seeking to end a decade of left rule in the state. Amidst this traditionally bipolar contest, the BJP-led NDA is looking to disrupt the duopoly of LDF and UDF and aims to trans ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 9 (PTI) Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm in both Assembly constituencies in Karnataka, where bypolls were held on Thursday. While the turnout in Bagalkot was 65.68 per cent, it was 63.04 per cent in Davanagere South. While the ruling Congress faces the challenge of retaining both seats, the BJP aims to wrest them and deliver a setback to its rival, which is currently witnessing an "internal power struggle" over leadership. The bypolls were necessitated due ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9: Grey, rain-laden skies marked polling day across Assam on April 9, but neither drizzle nor overcast conditions deterred voters from turning out in large numbers to shape the state's political future. Voting officially concluded at 5 pm, though long queues persisted outside several polling stations well into the evening, reflecting sustained enthusiasm among voters. The Election Commission of India recorded a robust 84.42% turnout by 6 pm, surpassing the 82.04% recorded in th ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) An estimated 84.42 per cent voter turnout was recorded as polling ended at 5 PM on Thursday in all 126 assembly constituencies of Assam, surpassing the previous 82.04 per cent voting in the 2021 elections, officials said. The BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term in power in Assam, while the Congress is striving to reclaim a state it lost a decade ago. Dalgaon recorded the highest voting at 94.57 per cent, while the lowest turnout was in Amri at 70.40 per cent, ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Indian Army has received a delivery of hundreds of kamikaze (suicide) drones under the emergency procurement route from Surat-based drone manufacturer, InsideFPV. According to government sources, the move highlights India's increasing focus on indigenous defence manufacturing and the growing role of domestic companies in supplying advanced systems to the armed forces. "It also reflects a broader push towards modernisation, faster procurement, and st ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress State President and Thattanchavady Assembly candidate V. Vaithilingam on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing Puducherry elections and expressed confidence in his party's prospects. Speaking to ANI, Vaithilingam said, "Today's polling has been favourable, particularly for Congress. The DMK alliance is also performing well. We are confident that we will form the government on 4 May." He added that the polling process has been smooth and voters have e ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: Former IPS officer Manoj Ninama, who chose voluntary retirement just two days ago, joined the BJP on Thursday and walked out with a ticket to contest in the upcoming Gujarat local body polls. Firebrand farmer leader Raju Karpada has also switched sides from AAP to BJP signaling a strategic consolidation in tribal and rural vote banks. In the BJP's candidate list released on April 9, Ninama was named the party's face from the 'Aud' seat of Aravalli district. Ninama, a 2006-batch IPS ...Read More >
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in West Bengal after the forthcoming Assembly elections in the state next month, there will be a special probe to identify those who had been facilitating illegal infiltrators to enter the state and settle here. "I promise the residents of Bengal that once the BJP government is formed in the state, there will be a special investigation into the infiltration issue. We will investigate a ...Read More >
Nagpur, April 9 (UNI) Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday said that the Congress party could witness the start of its political decline from Baramati if it does not step aside to facilitate an unopposed victory for Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar in the forthcoming assembly bypoll. He remarked that the Congress' decision to remain in the fray for the Baramati seat would signal the beginning of its erosion in the constituency. According to Bawankule, there is widespr ...Read More >
BENGALURU: At least 43.75 per cent of voters in Karnataka's Bagalkot, where polling for a by-election is underway, exercised their franchise by 1 pm on Thursday. Davanagere South recorded a turnout of 37.17 per cent, the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office said. The bypolls were necessitated due to the demise of senior Congress MLAs H Y Meti (Bagalkot) and Shamanur Shivashankarappa (Davanagere South). While the ruling Congress faces the challenge of retaining both seats, the BJP is aiming ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday said he had only sought to know where Chief Minister M K Stalin "disappeared" during the pandemic, but did not say anything wrong about him. Addressing a poll rally in support of his party candidate Aadhi Rajaram in the high-profile Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly constituency, he said, "You and your son Udhayanidhi spoke very derogatorily about me. Can this be accepted? If you speak one word, I can utter ten. The weapon, I handle to reta ...Read More >
Silchar, Apr 9: Polling across the seven Assembly constituencies of Cachar concluded at 5 pm on Thursday in a largely peaceful and orderly manner, even as several polling stations reported long queues of voters waiting to cast their ballots at closing time. According to data available from the Election Commission of India (ECINet), the district recorded a robust overall voter turnout of 82.19%, reflecting strong electoral participation and sustained public engagement throughout the day. Despit ...Read More >
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Janata Dal (United) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha left for Delhi on Thursday (April 9, 2026) amid reports that he could take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Friday (April 10). Mr. Kumar is expected to meet top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Delhi before returning to Patna either on April 11 or the next day. He is likely to address a meeting of NDA legislators on April 13 and hold what could be his last Cabinet meeting as Chief Minister. Follow ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Voters across Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry turned out in massive numbers on Thursday for high-stakes assembly elections. According to the Election Commission's data at 5 PM, the participation rate of Puducherry leads with 86.92 per cent, followed closely by Assam at 84.42 per cent, and Keralam at 75.01 per cent. Key leaders, including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan, were among the early voters. Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangas ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 9 (PTI) Punjab Police on Thursday said that with the arrest of two operatives, it has busted an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module preparing to commit high-impact terror attacks to disturb peace in the state. The arrested accused have been identified as Akash Masih and Jablaun, both residents of the Dulla Nangal area of Gurdaspur district. Both have a criminal past, police said. The arrests led to a significant recovery of arms and ammunition. This incl ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has expressed concern over the Election Commission's (EC) recent decision to replace Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary, warning that such actions risk turning the poll body into an "imperium in imperio," a term the Supreme Court cautioned against in a previous judgement. In a post on X ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, Chidambaram said, "A few years ago, the Supreme Court in a judgement cautioned against th ...Read More >
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India, urging all MPs to come together to support this significant move. In a signed article posted on his website narendramodi.in, the prime minister also said that the initiative is an affirmation of a principle that has long guided India's civilisational ethos that society progresse ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges, institutions and universities to collect tuition fees only for 4½ years for the MBBS course, warning that violations will invite action, According to Daily Thanthi report. The directive follows reports that some institutions were collecting fees for 5 or 5½ years. The NMC stated that such practices violate the prescribed academic structure and result in students being charged for periods without instruction. As p ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry saw active voter participation on Thursday, 9 April, with security deployed across polling areas. By the afternoon, Assam reported one of the highest participation levels, with 75.91 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm. Kerala saw 62.71 per cent participation during the same period, while Puducherry recorded 72.40 per cent turnout earlier in the day by 1 pm, according to official figures. Officials in Kerala indicated th ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala crossed the voter turnout of 75 per cent by 5 pm, as polling continued in 140 assembly constituencies Thursday. The crucial elections will decide whether the ruling LDF will get a straight third term, or if the UDF makes a comeback, or if BJP springs a surprise in an otherwise bipolar battle. According to Election Commission (EC) figures, by 5 pm, 75.01 per cent of the 2.71 crore voters had cast their vote. In the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls, a turnout of 74.06 per c ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 9 (PTI) The Telangana High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing to April 10 on the anticipatory bail petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed against him by the Assam government over his allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, who virtually argued for Khera, alleged political vendetta in the case by the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government. Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia, wh ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday slammed TVK Chief Vijay's claim that real Congress cadres, who are striving hard to save the secular fabric, are in support of his party. Rebutting the statement, Shivakumar clarified that the Indian National Congress stands firmly with the DMK, dismissing any suggestion that grassroots workers have aligned with TVK. "Vijay is an immature politician. He doesn't know maturity. I think he might ...Read More >
Gangtok: The Indian Army has successfully evacuated all 1,321 stranded tourists and 84 local residents from North Sikkim on Thursday after landslides snapped road connectivity in the region, officials said. Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that 'Operation Him Setu', launched earlier to evacuate stranded tourists in the Lachen area of North Sikkim, has been completed successfully. He noted that the evacuation of all stranded individuals was carried out in an incident-fre ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved its orders on the petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera for interim protection from arrest in the case registered against him by Assam Police for his alleged defamatory and malicious charges against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. Khera has sought transit anticipatory bail to enable him to approach courts in Assam. Justice K. Sujana reserved the orders after hearing arguments from both sides. The orders are ...Read More >
New Delhi: Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday said that the United States has chosen to use Pakistan as a facilitator for its own reasons and Jerusalem trusts Washington's decision as long as the 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East is implemented. "We have not seen Pakistan participating in the war, but they have not been playing a positive role. The United States has chosen to use them as a facilitator for their own reasons. We trust the United States to im ...Read More >
Panihati (West Bengal): BJP leader Smriti Irani on Thursday accompanied Ratna Debnath, the mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, as she filed her nomination as the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Panihati in West Bengal. During the occasion, Irani launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress, raising concerns over women's safety, alleged corruption, and incidents of violence, while asserting that justice would be ensured. Addressing reporters, Irani said, "I am here today ...Read More >
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