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GUWAHATI, April 9: Foreign delegates under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) visited polling stations in Assam on Thursday to observe the voting process in the single-phase Assembly election, including mock polls, security arrangements and the use of election technology. Officials said the foreign delegates appreciated the voter-friendly facilities at polling stations, such as drinking water, ramps, wheelchairs, and other arrangements-ensuring ease of voting for people from ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 9: The Karbi Anglong district administration has initiated an inquiry into the circulation of a video on social media purportedly showing the election process inside a polling station in the district on Thursday. The probe follows the registration of an FIR by the district administration after taking serious cognisance of the matter under relevant provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. "An inquiry has been initiated to ascertain the facts and identify those r ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the US President Donald Trump cannot be trusted and perhaps he himself doesn't know what he intends to do. Talking to the media here, Omar Abdullah said, "Perhaps he (Donald Trump) doesn't himself know what he is doing. He says one thing in the morning, another in the afternoon and something else in the evening." CM Abdullah said he had also said in the past that Donald Trump cannot be trusted. He said Trump ...Read More >
Agartala, April 9: Around 53 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 p.m. in the by-election for Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district, and the balloting is underway amid tight security arrangements, election officials said. An election official said that no untoward incident has been reported so far after the polling began at 7 a.m. at the 55 polling stations in the Assembly segment, which shares inter-state borders with Assam and Mizoram. Before the voting started, vo ...Read More >
Gangtok, April 9: The Army has so far rescued 135 stranded tourists from North Sikkim, where landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Indian Army's Trishakti Corps launched 'Operation Him Setu' to evacuate stranded tourists at Lachen in North Sikkim. He said that the evacuation is being conducted in phases. So far, 135 tourists have been safely evacuated, along with 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles. Approxim ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9: The voter turnout in Assam Assembly elections was recorded at 38.92 per cent as of 11 a.m. on Thursday, according to data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI). In Kerala, the turnout was recorded at 33.28 per cent while in Puducherry, it was 37.06 per cent. Polling for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry commenced at 7 a.m. earlier in the day. The polling is underway for 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puduche ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season following a roller coaster last over as a rampaging David Miller's momentary indiscretion cost Delhi Capitals dearly in an IPL match here on Wednesday. Miller refused the single off the penultimate delivery of the final bowled by Prasidh Krishna underlining his lack of trust in partner Kuldeep Yadav. Prasidh bowled a pace-off slower which Miller missed and Jos Buttler having taken one glove off broke down the stumps before ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 8: Star Australian all-rounder Cameron Green may finally be seen bowling for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 when three-time champions face Lucknow Super Giants here on Thursday, offering a lift to their depleted bowling stock. Green has not bowled so far this season following a back surgery, and he has been gradually building up his workload in the nets. The Australian bowled at full throttle on the eve of KKR's match against Punjab Kings on Monday and again sent down a few o ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 8: The secret behind Mohammed Shami outfoxing Abhishek Sharma was a "new" delivery that the veteran India pacer developed just a few days ago while working with bowling coach Bharat Arun, revealed Lucknow Super Giants spin bowling coach Carl Crowe. The out-of-favour Shami has been phenomenal for LSG following a superb domestic season for Bengal, returning with a sensational spell of 2/9 from four overs including 18 dot balls to blow away the star-studded Sunrisers Hyderabad top o ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: Young debutant Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli notched up convincing wins as India bounced back in style, blanking New Zealand 3-0 in their second Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Wednesday. Vaishnavi and Sahaja had endured contrasting defeats as India went down 1-2 to Thailand in their rain-hit opener. However, the hosts scripted a swift turnaround, with both players showing composure under pressure in their respective singles matches aga ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: The BJP on Wednesday raised concerns with the Election Commission over the alleged "inflammatory" statements of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her associates, saying an atmosphere of "lawlessness and fear" was being created in West Bengal, and demanded strict action against them to ensure fair and intimidation-free polling. The party urged the poll panel to register an FIR for remarks against central police forces, impose a temporary campaign ban on Banerjee, issue a pub ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: A Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation's meeting with the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday to discuss alleged voter disenfranchisement during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ended in acrimony, with both sides trading sharp accusations. The session, lasting just seven minutes, reportedly saw TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien interrupting proceedings and allegedly shouting at the commissioners. In response, TMC leaders claimed that Chief Election Commiss ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and called for "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. New Delhi also expected unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hop ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: The BJP on Wednesday mocked Congress leader Pawan Khera, saying he has gone from being Rahul Gandhi's "lion" to a "scaredy-cat," after allegedly making baseless claims against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife. This followed a Congress post showing Khera at an undisclosed location, raising questions about Sarma's alleged corruption. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Khera of creating a "dispute" using forged documents allegedly from Pa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: The Congress on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's absence from the US-Iran ceasefire, describing Pakistan's role in brokering the deal as a "severe setback" to Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy." The opposition questioned why India, despite Modi's claims of strong ties with the US, Israel, Iran, and Gulf nations, as well as holding the BRICS+ presidency, was not involved in the negotiations. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighte ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman in New Delhi on Wednesday, signaling India's commitment to engage constructively with the new Bangladesh government and further strengthen bilateral ties. The meeting marked a strategic reset after over 18 months of heightened diplomatic tension during the tenure of Bangladesh's interim government. Rahman, accompanied by the Bangladesh Prime Minister's foreign affairs advisor Humayun Kab ...Read More >
BEED, April 8: A 15-year-old girl, who recently appeared for Class 10 exams, committed suicide in a village in Beed district of Maharashtra, apparently due to persistent harassment and stalking by a 27-year-old tractor driver, police said on Wednesday. The girl locked herself in a room and hanged self from a ceiling hook using a scarf at home in the village under Kaij tehsil on Tuesday night, they said. Acting on a complaint filed by the victim's father, police have registered a case against the ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 4 per cent on Wednesday, following an impressive rally in global markets and a drop in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The RBI decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged, heavy buying across all sectors and a strengthening rupee against the US dollar also improved investor sentiment, traders said. Rallying for the fifth day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 2,946.32 point ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: Salima Tete will continue to lead India, while drag-flicker Deepika and experienced goalkeeper Savita make a comeback to the 24-member national women's hockey squad announced on Wednesday for the tour of Argentina later this month. The tour will also see the return of defender Jyoti and forward Mumtaz Khan, strengthening both ends of the field. India will play four matches against Argentina from April 13 to 17 in Buenos Aires in what will be a key exposure tour ahead of the ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 8: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, accompanied by a delegation from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), met Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on Wednesday to express concerns over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The delegation, which included Cardinal Anthony Poola, Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, and other senior church representatives, highlighted the critical role played by Christian education ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the central government for not taking the incidents of racial attacks as well as the grievances of the people from the Northeast seriously, and for "failing" to even call meetings of the "monitoring committee" set up for this purpose. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod Chandran expressed clear dissatisfaction over the government's approach. The court noted that despite clear orders, the government failed to conduct regular ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 8: The Meteorological Centre, Shillong, has issued a five-day weather warning for Meghalaya, forecasting widespread thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hail across the state from April 8 to April 12. Most districts are under an orange alert for April 8 and 9, signifying a need for preparedness. During this period, thunderstorms with lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph are expected, with speeds potentially reaching 50 kmph in isolated areas. Heavy rainfall and hail are also likely in s ...Read More >
Imphal, April 8: A day after a deadly bomb attack in Bishnupur district claimed the lives of two children and injured their mother, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday chaired a crucial Unified Command meeting to review the overall law and order situation in the state. A senior official from the Chief Minister's Office stated that the meeting undertook a comprehensive assessment of the prevailing law and order scenario and related security concerns. The official said that ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, along with Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, today called on Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi to discuss concerns regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) and other stakeholders. The delegation comprised of President CBCI, His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Poola, Secretary General, Most Rev Anil Jos ...Read More >
Resubelpara, April 8: Justice (Retd) B P Katakey visited Resubelpara in Nofth Garo Hills (NGH) on Wednesday to meet officials of the district administrations North, East and South Garo Hills on issue of illegal coal mining. The meeting was held at the office of the Deputy Commissioner, NGH and was attended by the DC's, SP's and state officials Naba Bhattacharjee (technical advisor - GOM) and director of minimg MB Tomper. The primary focus of his visit and meeting with the district officials wa ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: LPG supply across the country remains smooth with adequate stock available, and efforts are being made round-the-clock to ensure uninterrupted availability of cylinders for households, Indian Oil Corporation Limited said on Wednesday. In a post on social media platform X, the country's largest oil marketing company urged consumers to remain calm and avoid unnecessary bookings, assuring that sufficient cylinders are readily accessible and distribution systems are functioning e ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 8: As Assam goes to the hustings on Thursday, as many as 4021 all-women managed polling stations across 35 districts of the state would be setting an example of ensuring greater gender representation as well as serving as a model for encouraging women's empowerment in democratic institutions. These polling stations will be fully managed by women, including presiding officers and polling officials, reflecting the growing confidence and active involvement of women in election mana ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 8: The stage is set for Assam to vote on Thursday with election authorities across districts completing final preparations by Wednesday evening. Electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been distributed across the polling centres; polling personnel deployed in both near and remote areas, while security arrangements have been made to ensure smooth and peaceful polling. Notably, as many as 1,51,132 polling personnel have been deployed for the conduct of the election. For polling p ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 8: A political slugfest erupted in West Bengal on Wednesday following a statement released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that seemingly confronts the Trinamool Congress regarding their responsibility to ensure that the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections in the state will occur without fear, violence, intimidation, and inducement. On Wednesday, a delegation of the Trinamool Congress went to the ECI's headquarters in New Delhi and interacted with the Chief Election C ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Crispin Chettri, who returned as the head coach of the Indian women's football team, has named a 22-member squad for the FIFA Series 2026 tournament in Kenya. On Saturday, the Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) had recommended Chhetri to succeed Costa Rican Amelia Valverde whose brief tenure ended recently. "Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Indian women's national team. Chettri has named a 22-member squad for the fr ...Read More >
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