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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 08:53 PM

"They should vote for UDF, BJP are a zero-seat party": Shashi Tharoor ahead of polls

Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed confidence in a Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) victory in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections, urging people not to divide their anti-incumbency vote. Tharoor highlighted the role of local voter enthusiasm and noted the challenges faced by non-resident Indians (NRIs) in casting their votes. Speaking to ANI here, Tharoor said, "We are very conscious that when something happens in the Gulf, ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 06:36 PM

Amit Shah slams LDF in Ernakulam, says Kerala polls about state's "future"

Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), saying the upcoming Assembly elections are about shaping the state's future rather than just changing the government. Addressing a public meeting in the Kunnathunadu constituency in Ernakulam district, Shah said, "This election is not the election to remove the LDF government and bring the NDA government, but this election is for the future of Kerala. The first stat ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:36 PM

India News | BJP Committed to Protect Land, Language and Identity: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal...

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday praised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that the party is committed to protecting the land, language and identity of Assam's people. Speaking to ANI, Sonowal emphasised that people have strong faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, noting that the BJP has been instrumental in bringing growth, development and safeguarding the interests of indigenous communities. Also Read | Assam Assembl ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:34 PM

TN polls 2026: Srinath enters fray from Thoothukudi as TVK steps up campaign

In Thoothukudi, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath officially filed his nomination on Saturday for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections 2026. The filing took place in the presence of party leaders, workers, and supporters, who gathered in large numbers to show solidarity. Party members expressed strong confidence in Srinath's chances, highlighting the party's growing influence in the constituency and their determination to secure a decisive win. With several can ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:33 PM

India News | TVK's Arjuna Alleges DMK Sidelining, Claims Strong Public Reception for Party | LatestL...

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Adhav Arjuna on Sunday claimed that TVK candidates are receiving a "very warm welcome" from the public across Tamil Nadu, while alleging that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not actively engaging with voters ahead of upcoming elections. Arjuna stated that in several southern districts, rival candidates are reportedly unable to enter villages to seek votes, with locals reportedly asking them to leave. He hig ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:14 PM

BJP committed to protect land, language and identity: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday praised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that the party is committed to protecting the land, language and identity of Assam's people. Speaking to ANI, Sonowal emphasised that people have strong faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, noting that the BJP has been instrumental in bringing growth, development and safeguarding the interests of indigenous communities. "This election is essenti ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:04 PM

TVK's Arjuna alleges DMK sidelining, claims strong public reception for party

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Adhav Arjuna on Sunday claimed that TVK candidates are receiving a "very warm welcome" from the public across Tamil Nadu, while alleging that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not actively engaging with voters ahead of upcoming elections. Arjuna stated that in several southern districts, rival candidates are reportedly unable to enter villages to seek votes, with locals reportedly asking them to leave. He hig ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 01:09 PM

Keralam Assembly polls: CPI(M)'s Veena George in fray for second term; Aranmula seat turns into key ...

Pathanamthitta (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Aranmula Assembly constituency in Pathanamthitta district is witnessing a keenly contested battle as incumbent MLA Veena George of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) seeks re-election in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections. Key contenders in the constituency include Congress candidate Abin Varkey Kodiyattu and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kummanam Rajasekharan. Other candidates from smaller parties, including the Ambedk ...Read More >

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PoliticsSportsBusinessApr 05, 2026 12:34 PM

PM's push for increasing seats of LS, assemblies nothing but 'Weapon of Mass Distraction': Cong

New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 12:21 PM

India News | Went to Keralam to Give Speech After Failing in Bihar: BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav Slams Tej...

Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Sunday hit back at RJD Working President Tejashwi Yadav over his recent remarks claiming that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is set to achieve a "hattrick" of victories in Keralam, saying that the mandate will ultimately be decided by the people of the state. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said that Tejashwi Yadav had not been able to make any impact in Bihar and had therefore gone to Keralam to deliver speeches. Also Read | 'To ...Read More >

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Man booked for duping Thane family of Rs 1.66 crore with 'black magic' claims

Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying th ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 12:17 PM

Went to Keralam to give speech after failing in Bihar: BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav slams Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Sunday hit back at RJD Working President Tejashwi Yadav over his recent remarks claiming that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is set to achieve a "hattrick" of victories in Keralam, saying that the mandate will ultimately be decided by the people of the state. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said that Tejashwi Yadav had not been able to make any impact in Bihar and had therefore gone to Keralam to deliver speeches. "The public wil ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 11:14 AM

Road to Dispur gets rough: Oppn says BJP on back foot as voting nears

Guwahati, April 5: With only days left before the electorate of Assam heads to the polling booths on April 9, the junior partners of the Congress in the six-party Opposition alliance believe there is an undercurrent against the ruling BJP and the chances of a change of guards in Dispur are high in the Assembly elections. Besides the Congress party, the other constituents of the coalition are the Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), All Party Hill Leaders Conference (APHLC), CPI(M), and CPI( ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 11:03 AM

India News | Assam Polls: BJP's Dhekiajuli Candidate to Interact with over 1 Lakh Voters Through Soc...

Dhekiajuli (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Sharpening his campaign ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Dhekiajuli, Ashok Singhal, is set to interact with around 1-1.25 lakh voters through a large-scale social media outreach programme on Sunday. Scheduled for 4 pm, the initiative aims to adopt a cost-effective campaigning model, which Singhal described as an unprecedented experiment in constituency elections. Also Read | EPFO PF Withdrawal Rules 20 ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 10:14 AM

Assam polls: BJP's Dhekiajuli candidate to interact with over 1 lakh voters through social media

Dhekiajuli (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Sharpening his campaign ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Dhekiajuli, Ashok Singhal, is set to interact with around 1-1.25 lakh voters through a large-scale social media outreach programme on Sunday. Scheduled for 4 pm, the initiative aims to adopt a cost-effective campaigning model, which Singhal described as an unprecedented experiment in constituency elections. The programme will cover approximately ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 09:11 AM

Tejashwi Yadav endorses Left Democratic Front for a third consecutive win in Kerala, points to stron...

Patna: Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power in Keralam for a third consecutive term, citing the enthusiastic public response to the campaign ahead of Keralam Assembly elections. Speaking to the media, Yadav said, "In Kerala, there's a very good atmosphere, and there's always been a fight between the LDF and the United Democratic Front (UDF). But fo ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 09:07 AM

India News | Tejashwi Yadav Backs LDF for 'Hat-Trick' Win in Keralam, Cites Strong Crowd Response | ...

Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power in Keralam for a third consecutive term, citing the enthusiastic public response to the campaign ahead of Keralam Assembly elections. Speaking to the media, Yadav said, "In Kerala, there's a very good atmosphere, and there's always been a fight between the LDF and the United ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 08:58 AM

Tejashwi Yadav backs LDF for 'Hat-Trick' win in Keralam, cites strong crowd response

Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power in Keralam for a third consecutive term, citing the enthusiastic public response to the campaign ahead of Keralam Assembly elections. Speaking to the media, Yadav said, "In Kerala, there's a very good atmosphere, and there's always been a fight between the LDF and the United ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 11:41 PM

Assam Assembly polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma says NDA to "win 90 to 100 seats"; Gaurav Gogoi claims "wa...

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): With just one week left for the polling day, a sharp war of words marked Assam's political landscape on Saturday as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is going to win "90 to 100 seats" in the upcoming elections. CM Sarma also called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a "registered paagal," while Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi hit back, terming the Chief Minister as "desperate" and claiming ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 06:22 PM

EC suspends 4 cops for 'failing' to maintain order during Suvendu Adhikari's nomination filing

Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) The Election Commission on Saturday directed the suspension of four Kolkata Police officials and initiation of disciplinary proceedings against them for "failing" to maintain law and order during BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's nomination filing in the hotly contested Bhabaniour seat. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had accompanied Adhikari for the filing of the nomination papers on April 2 in the seat in south Kolkata, where the leader of the opposition in the outgoing Assembl ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 06:18 PM

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Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Jorhat has emerged as the focal point of Assam's political battleground, with Gaurav Gogoi turning the constituency into a high-stakes arena that goes far beyond a routine Assembly election. His decision to contest here has injected fresh energy into the race and positioned Jorhat at the centre of a larger power struggle shaping the state's political future. Once a prominent colonial and administrative hub during British rule, Jorhat is now widely recogni ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 04:00 PM

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Begusarai (Bihar) [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh, while backing the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleged that certain Muslim organizations aim to turn India into an Islamic country. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the Union Minister asserted that laws such as the UCC and "One Nation, One Law" will come into effect across the country during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Also Read | Saharanpur Horror: Viral Video Shows Child ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 03:20 PM

"Muslim organisations want to make India an Islamic country:" Union Minister Giriraj Singh on UCC im...

Begusarai (Bihar) [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh, while backing the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleged that certain Muslim organizations aim to turn India into an Islamic country. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the Union Minister asserted that laws such as the UCC and "One Nation, One Law" will come into effect across the country during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. "Muslim organisations want to make India an Islamic cou ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 03:14 PM

Puducherry polls: Vijay pledges statehood, slams AINRC-BJP as "tired" and DMK-Congress as "confused"

Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly election in Puducherry, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday launched a sharp offensive against the established political fronts in the union territory, calling the AINRC-BJP combine "tired" and DMK-Congress "confused". Addressing a massive election rally, the actor-turned-politician highlighted that TVK is contesting in Puducherry for the first time and promised to push for full statehood if brought to power. Vijay que ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 02:51 PM

India News | Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: TVK Candidate Srinath Files Nomination from Thoothukudi | La...

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath on Saturday filed his nomination for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from the Thoothukudi Assembly constituency. The nomination was submitted in accordance with election procedures, in the presence of several key party functionaries and supporters. Many party leaders and cadres participated in the nomination filing event and expressed their strong support for Srinath. They al ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 02:17 PM

Battle of "tea capital": High-stakes showdown in Jorhat as Gaurav Gogoi takes on Hitendra Goswami

Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Jorhat has emerged as the focal point of Assam's political battleground, with Gaurav Gogoi turning the constituency into a high-stakes arena that goes far beyond a routine Assembly election. His decision to contest here has injected fresh energy into the race and positioned Jorhat at the centre of a larger power struggle shaping the state's political future. Once a prominent colonial and administrative hub during British rule, Jorhat is now widely recogni ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 01:03 PM

"So-called United groups have looted nation's gold": Union Minister JP Nadda in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Minister JP Nadda on Saturday in Thiruvananthapuram launched a sharp attack on the ruling parties, alleging 15 years of looting the nation's wealth and sacred gold, and urged voters to give his party the mandate in the Kerala assembly elections on April 9, 2026. Addressing the crowd, Nadda said, "Give us the mandate, and we will bring all these culprits to book. For the past fifteen years, they have not even spared the nation's gold." ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 12:54 PM

India News | Sibsagar Showdown: Akhil Gogoi Battles BJP-AGP Friendly-fight in Assam | LatestLY

Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the 2026 Assam Assembly elections heat up, the Sibsagar (Sivasagar) constituency has emerged as one of the most-watched battlegrounds. Incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi is looking to retain his stronghold in the historic Ahom capital, but the challenge has taken a complex turn with a "friendly contest" between the ruling NDA allies. Also Read | Ashok Kharat Viral Videos Case: Godman Impregnated Victim, Gave Her Abortion Pills, Say Polic ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 12:47 PM

Sibsagar showdown: Akhil Gogoi battles BJP-AGP friendly-fight in Assam

Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the 2026 Assam Assembly elections heat up, the Sibsagar (Sivasagar) constituency has emerged as one of the most-watched battlegrounds. Incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi is looking to retain his stronghold in the historic Ahom capital, but the challenge has taken a complex turn with a "friendly contest" between the ruling NDA allies. Gogoi is fighting to retain his seat against two NDA alliance candidates: Prodip Hazarika (AGP) and Kusha ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 12:00 PM

India News | Gateway to Kerala: Palakkad Gears Up for 3-way Battle Among BJP, UDF and LDF | LatestLY

Palakkad (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Palakkad Assembly constituency is arguably the most high-profile and unpredictable seat in the April 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections. Known as the "Gateway to Kerala," it has shifted from a traditional UDF-LDF toss-up into a fierce three-way battleground where the BJP now holds significant municipal power. Also Read | Shashi Tharoor Reacts After Malappuram Attack, Says He Is Safe, Security Guard Also Well After Convoy Assault in Kerala. Palakkad i ...Read More >

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