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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks on AJP candidate Kunki Chowdhury's mother over beef eating and "anti-national" claims spark controversy ahead of elections. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks against Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury's mother over alleged beef eating and for being "anti-national and anti-Sanatani" have put the young leader in the spotlight ahead of the April 9 assembly polls. On Thursday, Sarma alleged that the candidate's mother, Sujata Gur ...Read More >
Alleges suspicious movement of funds and unauthorised vehicles in the constituency The chief election agent of V. Sivankutty, General Education Minister and LDF candidate in Nemom constituency, has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (EC) alleging suspicious movement of funds and unauthorised vehicles in Nemom constituency. According to the complaint, large volumes of parcels were being delivered to the BJP election offices via postal and private cargo services. "We strong ...Read More >
Kerala police have launched an investigation into a bombing at the residence of a BJP worker in Kathirur, raising concerns about political tensions in the region. Key PointsKerala police are investigating an explosive attack at the home of a BJP worker in Kathirur.The incident occurred on Sunday night, with two unidentified individuals allegedly hurling an explosive at the residence.Forensic experts are analysing the explosive to determine if it was a firecracker or a country-made bomb.A case h ...Read More >
Two days after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) rolled out the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin accused the Centre of "linguistic imposition" and pushing Hindi through a "covert mechanism", while Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan dismissed the charge as politically motivated and defended the policy as a step towards multilingual empowerment. The CBSE on Thursday announced the phased implementatio ...Read More >
Sarma brings three decades of electoral experience, having led several successful campaigns for both the Congress and the BJP after switching sides in 2015. However, this is the first time the 57-year-old is contesting as a sitting chief minister, raising the stakes significantly. In contrast, Gogoi, 43, the son of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, has won three successive Lok Sabha elections since entering politics in 2014. This election marks his Assembly debut, as he leads a Congress attemp ...Read More >
Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday took on the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, warning that it risks skewing parliamentary representation in favour of northern states, ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while diminishing the relative voice of the South. The remarks come amid a renewed debate over delimitation, the redrawing of parliamentary constituencies based on population, which is expected after the current freeze on Lok Sabha seat allocation ends following the next Cens ...Read More >
In a complaint to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday, the TMC MP accused the BJP candidate of making "highly objectionable, threatening and derogatory" remarks against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Serampore MP also alleged that the BJP's Panihati nominee had even made remarks amounting to a threat to her life. Describing the comments as "deeply disturbing" and a danger to democratic values, Kalyan Banerjee urged the poll panel to intervene immediately. "The use of abus ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): On the occasion of Easter, Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a DMK candidate of the Secular Progressive Alliance from Thiruverumbur constituency, greeted devotees at St. Philomena's Church in Kattur today. The minister interacted with the congregation during the special Easter service commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the public. Following the celebrations, Anbil Mahesh P ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that the Congress-led United Democratic Front is the sole solution for unemployment and price rise in Kerala and Puducherry. He urged South Indian states to unite to protect the Constitution. Shivakumar expressed confidence in the INDIA Bloc forming the government in Kerala, promising to protect the state and its history. Orkkatteri: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stated that only Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF ...Read More >
A special three-day sitting of Parliament from April 16 to 18 will fast-track the implementation of 33% women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, assuring southern states that their representation will not reduce and adding that the total number of seats in the Lower House will increase. Addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in poll-bound Kerala, Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in ...Read More >
Jaishankar speaks with Iranian, Qatari and UAE leaders on West Asia conflict, notes sixth call with Irans Araghchi since war began External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday shared that he received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a series of posts on X, Jaishankar said that he also spoke with Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sh ...Read More >
Modi received several gifts, including a 'kathakali' headdress, a 'vel' -- a divine spear-like weapon associated with Lord Murugan, an 'Aranmula Kannadi' - a unique handmade metal-alloy mirror, a Jesus Christ figurine and a Padayani Thappu -- a traditional percussion instrument from Kerala. Prime Minister Nrendra Modi left his security team mildly alarmed over the weekend after making an unexpected call amid events in Kerala. The senior politician visited multiple cities across the state and ad ...Read More >
T'puram: Kazhakkoottam, one of the most cosmopolitan and politically dynamic assembly constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram, is witnessing a high-voltage contest, primarily between LDF and BJP. Senior CPM leader and former minister Kadakampally Surendran is seeking a third straight win while BJP has fielded former Union minister V Muraleedharan. Congress-led UDF has nominated veteran T Sarathchandra Prasad, though the alliance faces an uphill task.The constituency, housing Kerala's flagship IT hu ...Read More >
In the visual, it appears the whole field is covered with a snow-like white blanket. He wrote: "Not Kashmir. This is Arjunsar in Bikaner district. View after yesterday's hailstorm. Hope the government will take care of crop insurance." According to the local meteorological department, Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degree celcius on Saturday, April 4, with a 31% chance of rain. More rain and hailstorm activity are likely in the city on Saturday, and again on April 7 and 8. A yello ...Read More >
Kerala's Aranmula constituency is set for a competitive Assembly election, with key candidates focusing on development, health sector performance, and religious issues to sway voters. IMAGE: Kerala health minister Veena George (second from right) interacts with people during election campaigning in Aranamula assembly constituency in Kerala, March 31, 2026. Photograph: Courtesy Facebook Key Points Incumbent minister Veena George of CPM-led LDF is seeking a third consecutive term, campaigning on ...Read More >
Officials clarified that the idea is still at an exploratory stage and has not been implemented. The Border Security Force (BSF) has directed its field units to examine the feasibility of deploying reptiles such as snakes and crocodiles in vulnerable riverine stretches along the India-Bangladesh border to deter infiltration and criminal activity. A signal sent from the BSF headquarters on March 26 to all field units along the Bangladesh border, said the "use of reptiles is in line with Home Mi ...Read More >
Iran's Supreme Leader's Representative further noted that the world must come together in urging US to stop the war because of the suffering at various fronts. Iran's Supreme Leader's Representative in India responded to US President Donald Trump's sharp remarks on Monday saying it was a "big mistake" to start the Iran war, which has had wide-ranging repercussions. He also called on the world leaders to come together and urge POTUS to stop the war. His remarks came hours after Trump issued a s ...Read More >
Bathinda: Continuing his series of rallies across Punjab, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday used Jaito's geographical proximity to Bargari and Behbal Kalan to launch a scathing attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), reviving the issue of the 2015 sacrilege incidents and the subsequent police firing that claimed two lives.Addressing a rally in Jaito town of Faridkot district, Mann repeatedly referred to the sacrilege issue and announced that a special assembly session would be convened on ...Read More >
The counter-intelligence wing of the Punjab Police, in coordination with the Chandigarh Police, on Saturday solved the April 1 grenade attack on the BJP headquarters in Sector 37 on Saturday. "Five members of a terror module have been arrested, while the two primary perpetrators have been identified," said director general of police Gaurav Yadav. The arrested individuals have been identified as Balwinder Lal alias Shami of Majari village in SBS Nagar, Jasvir Singh alias Jassi of Bharapur villa ...Read More >
A terror module with suspected ISIS links, accused of radicalising Indian youth through online propaganda and extremist ideologies, has been dismantled by Indian authorities. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsIndian police have unearthed a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other foreign extremist organisations.The module is accused of radicalising youth in India through online jihadi propaganda and extremist content.Investigators found the group was sharing extremist content, maintain ...Read More >
PUDUCHERRY: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor-politician Vijay positioned his party as the only "fearless alternative" to the established alliances in Puducherry, whom he accused of betraying the people of the Union territory. Campaigning for the candidates of his party and alliance partner Puducherry-based Neyam Makkal Kazhagam (NMK) in Puducherry on Saturday, Vijay spared no effort in dismantling the credibility of the two major fronts, one led by Congress and the other by the A ...Read More >
While interacting with mediapersons at the residence of Randhawa here, Bittu said, "The state government ordered an inquiry under the supervision of the chief secretary, but neither the chief secretary nor any other senior officer ever visited the family. We cannot hope for justice in such a situation." He said, "The government should answer why the police have not arrested Bhullar's 75-year-old father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar and PA Dilbag Singh who are accused in the case?" Taking on the Punjab ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin urged voters to back the DMK decisively, calling the election a battle for state autonomy, while highlighting welfare schemes and targeting the opposition during a rally in Viralimalai Viralimalai (Tamil Nadu): DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday said that the April 23 electoral contest in the state is a decisive battle for state autonomy, and argued for sending the "Delhi Team" back home. This electio ...Read More >
With just three days left for the byelections in two Assembly constituencies - Davanagere South and Bagalkot - both the Congress and the BJP have intensified their campaigns, trading sharp allegations over attempts to influence voters. While the Congress accused the Central government of denying the State its due share in taxes, withholding funds, and delaying clearances for key irrigation projects, the BJP alleged that the Siddaramaiah government was resorting to cash distribution, liquor, and ...Read More >
This report covers allegations that free Vishu kits distributed in Thrissur may constitute election bribery, with the Election Commission, police, and local authorities starting investigations and pursuing charges related to corrupt practices. The BJP in Thrissur is facing allegations of trying to influence voters with free Vishu kits. LDF and Congress leaders claim kits containing food and household items were handed out to residents of Sivaramapuram Unnathi in Olari. Authorities have treated ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Sunday said that the sent humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials to Afghanistan amid recent floods and earthquake. "At this time of hardship being faced by Afghan people due to recent floods and earthquake, India delivers HADR materials, including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, sleeping bags, and more," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X. "India stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanista ...Read More >
DMK MP Kanimozhi: "They have been trying to impose Hindi in many ways, through the new education policy, NEP. All that is against what we have built here." With Tamil Nadu heading into a high-stakes, multi-cornered contest, Thoothukudi MP and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam senior leader Kanimozhi, in an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, laid out the DMK's pitch, framing the battle as a "Tamil Nadu versus NDA fight". She also defended the party's welfare model, governance record, and took aim at ...Read More >
Lucknow: Describing theatre as the true mirror of society, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that performing art plays an important role in giving direction to the society."A space where emotions turn into words, which in turn become performance. Powerful theatre dramas have the capability to transform public opinion and create awareness among the community about an issue or subject," the CM said while presiding over the golden jubilee celebrations of Bhartendu Natya Academy in Luckn ...Read More >
The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here. "While the quota for the ST students is raised from 12 per cent to 22.50 per cent, it has been enhanced from 8 per cent to 16.25 per cent for SCs. The state government has introduced an 11.25 per cent quota for OBC students, who are known as SEBC in Odisha," Majhi told reporters after the meeting. He said this new reservation system will be implemented across universities, their affiliated colleges ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 5 (PTI) A junior engineer in Power Development Department was arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Gandhi Nagar area here on Sunday for taking bribe of Rs 75,000, officials said. Anirudh Sharma, posted as JE in Sub-Division Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (PDD) Katra was booked under relevant sections of Prevention of Corruption Act following his arrest, an ACB spokesperson said. He said a search was also conducted in the accused's house in Jammu's Janipur in pre ...Read More >
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