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Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, Garima Saikia Garg, and his sister Palmee Borthakur cast their votes at polling booth 116 in Dispur as voting is underway for the state assembly election. Despite being recently discharged from the hospital, Garg said she came to vote in Dispur, stressing it is her duty and hoping for justice for her husband. Speaking to the reporters, Garg said, "I got discharged from the hospital yesterday. Earlier, I used to go to vot ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued that the impeachment process has been reduced to the discretion of a single individual, thereby eliminating the intended scrutiny by the Parliament. "The impeachment process is reduced to the decision of one person. It eliminates any further scrutiny by the temple of democracy, by an adjudicatory body appointed by the Supreme Court and consultation of the Supreme Court," Singhvi said in a press conference here. He q ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress candidate from Haripad, Ramesh Chennithala, cast his vote on Thursday, expressing confidence that his party will win over 100 seats as voting for Keralam Assembly elections is underway. He also said voters are tired of the current government's 10-year rule. Speaking to the reporters, Chennithala said, "We are very confident that we are winning on more than 100 seats in the Assembly elections and forming an efficient government in Keralam. Th ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, cast his vote in Ward No.15 of Jorhat constituency on Thursday during the ongoing Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI at the polling station, he described voting as a celebration of democracy. "I have come to cast my vote. The festival of democracy, the greatest celebration of democracy, is underway," Margherita said. He further appealed to the people to exercise their democrati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Nagaland continues to dominate voter participation trends in the ongoing Assembly bypolls, retaining a clear lead as polling progresses into late morning, while Tripura holds firmly to the second spot with strong turnout numbers as of 11 AM. As per an official date from the Election Commission at 11 AM, the Koridang constituency in Nagaland has recorded a significant 41.06% voter turnout, the highest among all four seats. Tripura's Dharmanagar seat is not far b ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 9 (ANI): Highlighting the global resonance of India's electoral process, foreign delegates participating in the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) visited multiple polling stations across Keralam, including Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, to witness the ongoing Assembly Elections in the State. The delegation, comprising representatives from various nations, lauded the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the "large-scale and meticulous" ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday and extended his best wishes for the first Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII conference in Goa. Lok Sabha Speaker received a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour at the conference. Birla will inaugurate the two-day conference, which will bring together key parliamentary leaders and presiding officers from across the country. Among those who w ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9 (ANI): Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has shared a deeply reflective note about life, existence, and the search for meaning, revealing that he recently spent an entire day in quiet contemplation. Known for regularly connecting with fans through his blog, Bachchan offered an introspective glimpse into his thoughts, describing a day filled with self-dialogue and unanswered questions. "A quiet contemplated day... with the self and the surroundings... seeking ...Read More >
PUNE: A few hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the bypolls, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar 'advised' the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati seat and support NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. Earlier, Sharad Pawar had said there was nothing wrong with the Congress contesting the Baramati seat. However, on the last day for withdrawal, he appealed to his alliance partner at both the Centre and state levels to step aside. "Maharashtra lost a talented politician l ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 9 (ANI): Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan cast his vote on Thursday at the DMS office during the ongoing Assembly elections, while urging other citizens to fulfil their "primary duty". Speaking after casting his vote, Lt Governor Kailashnathan emphasised the importance of citizen participation in the voting process and appealed to all voters to come forward and exercise their right. "It is the primary duty of every citizen to cast vote in elections. I re ...Read More >
Palakkad (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Kerala Minister MB Rajesh on Thursday cast his vote in the Assembly elections being held today and said that LDF is all set to create history with a third term. Rajesh, who is contesting from Thrithala Assembly constituency as a Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate, cast his vote in Palakkad. Speaking to ANI, the Kerala Minister said LDF will come back to power with more seats and added that the BJP is trying to import North Indian culture into Keral ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA will secure a sweeping victory in the Assam Assembly elections, projecting that the alliance will win "around 100 seats". "From day one, I have consistently cited this figure, that, together with our allies, we would secure around 100 seats. This conviction stems from the enthusiastic manner in which the public participa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): IndiGo, Digi Yatra Foundation, and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) successfully conducted technical trials of a contactless international travel project in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The demonstration took place at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, covering the complete travel flow from ticketing and booking management to a biometric-enabled airport journey. The initiative represented a first ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], April 9: Om Power Transmission Limited (the "Company"), a power transmission infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction ("EPC")company engaged in executing high-voltage ("HV") and extra-high voltage ("EHV") transmission lines, substations, underground cabling projects, and providing comprehensive operation and maintenance ("O&M") services has successfully secured a capital infusion of ₹4,501.47 lakhs pursuant to the allocation to Anchor Investors, on 08th A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Voter turnout in Assam was recorded at 38.92 per cent, as of 11 am on Thursday, while in Keralam it was at 33.28 per cent, the data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the ongoing 2026 Assembly elections said. The polling trends in the Union Territory of Puducherry showed a voter turnout of 37.06 per cent. Earlier in the day, the voter turnout at 9 am in Assam was recorded at 17.87 per cent, while in Keralam it was at 16.23 per cent. The polli ...Read More >
Kochi (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty was seen casting his vote alongside his wife Sulfath Kutty at a polling station in Kochi on Thursday morning as voting for the Keralam Assembly Elections 2026 got underway. The veteran actor arrived at the polling booth in a composed, understated manner, dressed in a brown long-sleeved collared shirt paired with black sunglasses. His presence drew attention from voters and onlookers, underscoring the role public figures oft ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Governor of Keralam, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, cast his vote on Thursday at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram during the ongoing Keralam Assembly elections. After casting his vote, Governor Arlekar told the media that he was "very happy" to have participated in the electoral process and appealed to all citizens of the state to come out in large numbers to perform their "sacred duty." "I am very happy that I have voted, and I request ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Senior Congress leader AK Antony on Thursday stressed that the Keralam elections would be a "sweep" for United Democratic Front (UDF), adding that people want to "send off" the current Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) regime. Speaking to reporters, Antony further took a jibe at the BJP, calling them a 'non-Kerala' party, asserting that there is "something wrong" with them. "Election is a clear verdict of the people. People wa ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday offered prayers at the Kamakhya Devi temple in Guwahati before casting his vote in the ongoing polling of the state assembly polls. Sarma, who was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, said that he prayed for the prosperity of the state at the Kamakhya Devi temple. "It is polling day today in Assam. I had the fortune to have a darshan of Maa Kamakhya on the polling day. May Assam flourish and p ...Read More >
VMPL Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 9: Talisma today announced the launch of its Autonomous Customer Operations Platform as part of the Talisma 13.0 release, designed to help enterprises successfully adopt AI in real-world customer operations. While AI adoption continues to accelerate across industries, industry reports indicate that nearly 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to move beyond pilot stages. The most common barriers include data security concerns, escalating AI token costs ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda on Thursday sought the blessings of Maa Kamakhya Devi ahead of polling in Assam, urging voters to participate actively in the Assembly elections. Speaking to the media here, Panda called the election day's "gentle drizzle very auspicious". He urged voters to treat the day as a festival of democracy and cast their votes. "Today, I have come to seek the blessings of Maa Kamakhya Devi. When I was first entrus ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore expressed deep grief on Thursday over the passing of Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury, the veteran leader from Malda affectionately known as "Dalu da." In a heartfelt post on X, Tagore recalled his long-standing association with the senior leader during their shared tenures in Parliament and lauded his dedication to public service. "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Janab A.H. Khan Choudhury Sahab, affectionately known as Dalu da ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9: SharkNinja APAC today announced the launch of Shark and Ninja in India, bringing the two globally recognized brands to Indian consumers for the first time. Trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, Shark and Ninja are known for delivering 5-star rated products designed to solve real consumer problems through innovation, performance and ease of use. The launch in India marks an important milestone for SharkNinja APAC as it expands the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary MA Baby on Thursday cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram for the Keralam Assembly polls and expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) would return to power with "a resounding victory". Speaking to reporters, Baby said the LDF government's performance over the past 10 years, including social welfare measures, infrastructure development and progress in education and health sect ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil K Antony on Thursday cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram as voting is underway in the state for the assembly election. He called the polls "one of the decisive elections in Keralam's history." Speaking to ANI, Antony said, "This election is going to be one of those decisive elections in Keralam's history...After this election, you will see BJP emerge as a prominent pole in Keralam." Polling for the 2 ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Assam Congress president and party candidate from Jorhat assembly constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, on Thursday cast his vote for the 2026 Assembly elections, and said that the people are voting for a new Assam. Gaurav Gogoi told ANI, "People are electing a republican, democratic, and empowered Assam." Speaking to reporters outside the polling booth, Gogoi stated, "Today, it is an important day for Assam, and people of Assam are coming forward to make a decisio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Indian men's football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, to be held in London from May 26 to 30. The four-nation friendly tournament will feature India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe, and will be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC, as per the AIFF website. India will face Jamaica in the second semi-final on May 27, with kick-off scheduled at 19:30 BST (00:00 IST, May 28). The first semi-final between Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be p ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 9 (ANI): A woman councillor of Congress party has sparked a controversy after she refused to sing 'Vande Mataram' during a discussion on the budget of Indore Municipal Corporation. The incident occurred on Wednesday (April 8) when Congress councillor, Fauzia Sheikh Alim, arrived late to the meeting proceedings. BJP councillors reportedly asked her to sing 'Vande Mataram', which she declined. The refusal of the Congress councillor to sing the 'Vande Matara ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 9 (ANI): Puducherry Chief Minister and All India NR Congress (AINRC) founder, N Rangaswamy, cast his vote for the ongoing Puducherry Assembly Elections, maintaining his long-standing tradition of riding his motorcycle to the polling booth. The CM is contesting from the Thattanchavady and Mangalam Assembly constituencies. Speaking to the media after casting a vote, he said, "In both constituencies, I will win. More than numbers, forming the government is important to me ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Thursday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front would win 90 seats in the Keralam polls, for which polling commenced earlier today. Speaking to ANI, Kumar stated that the elections were based on agenda of development, whereas BJP's communal politics and UDF's divisive agenda were not accepted. "More than 2.70 crore Keralities are enthusiastically taking part in Assembly elections. LDF is hopeful of retaining its go ...Read More >
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