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Puducherry [India], April 9 (ANI): Jose Charles Martin, founder of Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi and candidate from the Kamaraj Nagar constituency, cast his vote along with his wife during the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 at a polling station in Reddiarpalayam. Speaking after voting, Martin termed voting as both a duty and an honour. "Casting our vote is both our duty and a matter of honour. I have fulfilled my duty and went to cast my vote along with my wife," he said. He noted a strong vo ...Read More >
Guwahati: As polling progressed in the Assembly elections on Thursday, Assam recorded a robust voter turnout, reflecting strong public participation in the democratic process. According to the estimated polling trends available until 3.00 p.m., the state recorded a voter turnout (VTR) of 75.91 per cent, signifying a high degree of electoral participation across various constituencies. The turnout figures suggest that voters in Assam are coming out in significant numbers despite the usual logist ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Assam voted on Thursday to elect members to its 126-seat Legislative Assembly, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state, asserting that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be unseated. Addressing reporters, Gogoi said that public sentiment was clearly turning against the incumbent government, citing widespread dissatisfaction among voters. "There is a strong mood for change across Assam. Peopl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a major Mahila Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan on April 13, in what is being seen as a significant outreach ahead of key legislative developments concerning women's representation. According to sources, the Prime Minister is likely to highlight the government's commitment to ensuring greater representation of women in legislative bodies and decision-making processes. Invitations are expected to be sent to all sitting wom ...Read More >
Kanpur, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission Chairperson Babita Chauhan on Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Bill would help women connect with the mainstream, and once they step into decision-making roles, "the landscape is likely to change significantly". Talking to IANS, Chauhan said: "With this, women will connect with the mainstream, and as I mentioned earlier, once they step into decision-making roles, I believe the landscape will look quite different. Ev ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 9 (ANI): Voices from across Himachal Pradesh have welcomed the proposed Women's Reservation Bill, expressing strong optimism that it will mark a turning point in empowering women and strengthening democratic participation. Member of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Mamta Mokta, said the bill would provide women a crucial platform to raise their voices effectively in Parliament and legislative assemblies. She emphasised that women are "capa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, stated that India will have more than a billion users of 5G by the year 2030. Speaking at AIMA's 11th National Leadership Conclave, the Minister highlighted that India became the second-largest mobile phone producer globally. "India had the fastest 5G rollout in the world. 500,000 towers, ₹450,000 crore worth of capex. In a short period of four years, 400 million consumers. And our 5G consumers will go ...Read More >
Robot Nila is assisting voters at Puducherry polling booths by offering directions and answering queries. The friendly robot is making the voting process simpler and more engaging this election. (Screenshots from the video shared by ANI on YouTube) Voting in Puducherry got a futuristic twist this election season. Meet Robot Nila, a friendly, interactive machine that's helping voters at polling stations. As part of efforts to improve the voting experience in Puducherry elections, Nila is designe ...Read More >
Tripura Bypoll 2026: A total of 46,142 voters will decide the fate of six candidates in the bypoll. Agartala: Voting for the byelection to Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district began at 7 am on Thursday amidst tight security, an official said. A total of 46,142 voters will decide the fate of six candidates in the bypoll. Women voters of 23,758 outnumber the 22,348 male electorate. "Polling for the byelection in all 55 booths began at 7 am amidst tight security. Voters ...Read More >
Agartala, Apr 9 (PTI) The byelection in Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in Tripura on Thursday recorded a voter turnout of 52.76 per cent till 1 pm with the polling process being peaceful, an official said. Returning Officer (RO) Debjani Choudhury said polling has been progressing amidst tight security, and there has been no report of any untoward incident. "The polling percentage was 52.76 per cent at 1 pm," Choudhury said. "Polling for the byelection in all 55 booths began at 7 am amidst ...Read More >
New Delhi, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday he is pushing a bill to fast-track a law guaranteeing at least one-third of lawmakers are women, and potentially expanding seats by two-fifths. If passed, the measure would sharply increase the number of women candidates and elected representatives, potentially reshaping legislative debates and policy priorities. Modi said that parliament will hold a special session on April 16 "to discuss and pass an important bill that advan ...Read More >
Assam Elections 2026: Zubeen Garg's wife Garima Saikia Garg votes despite illness, gets emotional remembering the singer and seeks justice. Watch video. As voting for the Assam Assembly elections took place on April 9, several public figures stepped out to exercise their democratic right. Among them was Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, who arrived at a polling booth in Dispur despite being unwell. "It Is Our Duty To Vote" Speaking to the media after casting her vote, Garim ...Read More >
Panaji, Apr 9 (PTI) Coastal states have turned their challenges into opportunities and Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated this while serving as the chief minister of Gujarat, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday. Delivering the inaugural address at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII conference here, Birla also said that legislative institutions will play a crucial role in building a developed India and young legislators have a greater responsibi ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 9 (ANI): Voices from across Himachal Pradesh have welcomed the proposed Women's Reservation Bill, expressing strong optimism that it will mark a turning point in empowering women and strengthening democratic participation. Member of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Mamta Mokta, said the bill would provide women a crucial platform to raise their voices effectively in Parliament and legislative assemblies. She emphasised that women are "capa ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Asaam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing polling for the 126-seat state assembly elections. Sarma, who is the NDA candidate from Jalukbari, cast his vote at the polling station number 15. He was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma and children. Also Read | Kerala Lottery Result Today 3 PM Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-48 Lottery Result of April 9, 2026, Watch Lucky Draw Winner List. Speaking to ANI, CM Sarma ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) India has been able to navigate the current global situation due to a matured democracy, diplomacy, diversification and decisive action, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. Speaking at an AIMA event, Scindia said Indian vessels have been moving through Strait of Hormuz to reach Indian shores. "...the current instability has sent shockwaves through the global system. Shockwaves that have disrupted supply chains, erupted geopolitical tensions. At the sam ...Read More >
Keralam [India], April 9 (ANI): Superstar Mohanlal on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing Kerala Legislative Assembly elections and urged citizens to fulfil their democratic responsibility. Sharing a selfie from his car, the actor displayed the indelible ink mark on his index finger and called on voters across the state to participate. The actor voted at a school in the Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram. "Done my part. Your turn, Keralam go vote!" he wrote on his official X handle, en ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing polling for the 126-seat state assembly elections. Sarma, who is the NDA candidate from Jalukbari, cast his vote at the polling station number 15. He was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma and children. Speaking to ANI, CM Sarma's wife said, "It is a 100% sweep." Before casting his vote, CM Sarma also worshipped at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, along with his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. Ja ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary Binoy Viswam cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, expressing confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is heading towards a mammoth victory. Speaking to ANI, Viswam said we are getting reports that voters are pouring in to vote for LDF across the State. "We will see the victory of LDF once more. LDF is heading towards a mammoth victory. All over the state, we are getting report ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Asaam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing polling for the 126-seat state assembly elections. Sarma, who is the NDA candidate from Jalukbari, cast his vote at the polling station number 15. He was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma and children. Speaking to ANI, CM Sarma's wife said, "It is a 100% sweep." Before casting his vote, CM Sarma also worshipped at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, along with his ...Read More >
Guwahati: 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 people of the state advance, I p ...Read More >
Guwahati: Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi on Thursday alleged that voters in Assam were turning out in large numbers to "save democracy" from what he described as a "fascist BJP government". Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Gogoi, who is seeking re-election from the Sivasagar constituency, criticised the state government and expressed confidence that the opposition would form the next government. "We are facing an undemocratic government. It is a fascist government," he said. He ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) India has been able to navigate the current global situation due to a matured democracy, diplomacy, diversification and decisive action, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. Speaking at an AIMA event, Scindia said Indian vessels have been moving through Strait of Hormuz to reach Indian shores. "...the current instability has sent shockwaves through the global system. Shockwaves that have disrupted supply chains, erupted geopolitical tensions. At the sam ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 9 (PTI) Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday alleged that the proposed amendment to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in the midst of polls in states including Tamil Nadu appeared to be yet another political manoeuvre aimed at shaping electoral narratives. Stalin alleged the timing for the proposed amendment led to serious suspicion. "Why push such a far-reaching decision in the middle of state elections. This appears to be yet another political manoeuvre aimed at shaping ...Read More >
Bagalkot : Brisk and enthusiastic voting marked the by-election to the Bagalkot Assembly constituency on Thursday, with long queues seen at several polling booths from the early hours of the day. Voters, both young and elderly, turned up in good numbers, many preferring to cast their votes in the morning to avoid the scorching afternoon heat. Senior citizens and specially abled voters were also seen participating actively across the constituency. The constituency recorded a voter turnout of 11 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said when his party comes to power, it will dismantle the "discriminatory system" under which Central Armed Police Forces personnel are denied opportunities for leadership, and ensure that they are granted their rights and privileges. On the Valour Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gandhi said the Congress and he hold CAPF personnel in the highest esteem and firmly believe that advancement within their own Force, acce ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday voiced support for the amendments to the Women Reservation Act, backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for consensus, and said the proposed amendments will strengthen democratic representation. PM 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 and urged all MPs to come together to support this significant move. ...Read More >
New Delhi: A humanoid robot named "Nila" has caught the internet's attention after being deployed at a polling station in Puducherry, where it greeted voters and assisted them during the Assembly elections. Dressed in a golden sari and adorned with jewellery, the robot added a unique technological touch to the voting process at the VOC Government School polling station. Developed in Coimbatore, Nila is an event-based interactive robot designed for multiple public settings, including weddings, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) Parth Ajit Pawar was on Thursday administered the oath of office by C P Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, as a newly elected Member of the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra at Parliament House. The oath-taking ceremony, held in the presence of senior officials and members, formally marked Parth Pawar's entry into the Upper House of Parliament. As per parliamentary procedure, newly elected members are required to take oath or affirmation b ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday asserted that the BJP-led NDA has "no credibility" in Kerala, describing it as a "zero-seat party," even as voting got underway across the state with an encouraging turnout. "I certainly don't think, and I have been making it very clear, that the NDA is a zero-seat party in Kerala. It has no credibility when it comes to any issue of government formation. There are barely two seats out of 140 where they are even considere ...Read More >
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