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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday referred to chief minister Mamata Banerjee's loss in Nandigram in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections and said the same would be repeated in Bhabanipur, her constituency in Kolkata, and the rest of the state on the cusp of change after 15 years of Trinamool Congress (TMC) rule. "Nandigram in East Midnapore showed the path for change five years ago. Now, the entire West Bengal has started walking in that direction. The feat, which Nandigram achieved f ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 9 (PTI) Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm in both Assembly constituencies in Karnataka, where bypolls were held on Thursday. While the turnout in Bagalkot was 65.68 per cent, it was 63.04 per cent in Davanagere South. While the ruling Congress faces the challenge of retaining both seats, the BJP aims to wrest them and deliver a setback to its rival, which is currently witnessing an "internal power struggle" over leadership. The bypolls were necessitated due ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) An estimated 84.42 per cent voter turnout was recorded as polling ended at 5 PM on Thursday in all 126 assembly constituencies of Assam, surpassing the previous 82.04 per cent voting in the 2021 elections, officials said. The BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term in power in Assam, while the Congress is striving to reclaim a state it lost a decade ago. Dalgaon recorded the highest voting at 94.57 per cent, while the lowest turnout was in Amri at 70.40 per cent, ...Read More >
India - UP CM Adityanath orders immediate relief for crop losses; highlights surge in agriculture growth rate Expressing deep concern over the damage caused to rabi crops due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and incidents of fire in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure immediate compensation for affected farmers, while also highlighting the state's improved agricultural growth rate over the past nine years. Chairing a high-level revie ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress State President and Thattanchavady Assembly candidate V. Vaithilingam on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing Puducherry elections and expressed confidence in his party's prospects. Speaking to ANI, Vaithilingam said, "Today's polling has been favourable, particularly for Congress. The DMK alliance is also performing well. We are confident that we will form the government on 4 May." He added that the polling process has been smooth and voters have e ...Read More >
Nagpur, April 9 (UNI) Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday said that the Congress party could witness the start of its political decline from Baramati if it does not step aside to facilitate an unopposed victory for Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar in the forthcoming assembly bypoll. He remarked that the Congress' decision to remain in the fray for the Baramati seat would signal the beginning of its erosion in the constituency. According to Bawankule, there is widespr ...Read More >
BENGALURU: At least 43.75 per cent of voters in Karnataka's Bagalkot, where polling for a by-election is underway, exercised their franchise by 1 pm on Thursday. Davanagere South recorded a turnout of 37.17 per cent, the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office said. The bypolls were necessitated due to the demise of senior Congress MLAs H Y Meti (Bagalkot) and Shamanur Shivashankarappa (Davanagere South). While the ruling Congress faces the challenge of retaining both seats, the BJP is aiming ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has expressed concern over the Election Commission's (EC) recent decision to replace Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary, warning that such actions risk turning the poll body into an "imperium in imperio," a term the Supreme Court cautioned against in a previous judgement. In a post on X ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, Chidambaram said, "A few years ago, the Supreme Court in a judgement cautioned against th ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry saw active voter participation on Thursday, 9 April, with security deployed across polling areas. By the afternoon, Assam reported one of the highest participation levels, with 75.91 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm. Kerala saw 62.71 per cent participation during the same period, while Puducherry recorded 72.40 per cent turnout earlier in the day by 1 pm, according to official figures. Officials in Kerala indicated th ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala crossed the voter turnout of 75 per cent by 5 pm, as polling continued in 140 assembly constituencies Thursday. The crucial elections will decide whether the ruling LDF will get a straight third term, or if the UDF makes a comeback, or if BJP springs a surprise in an otherwise bipolar battle. According to Election Commission (EC) figures, by 5 pm, 75.01 per cent of the 2.71 crore voters had cast their vote. In the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls, a turnout of 74.06 per c ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 9 (PTI) The Telangana High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing to April 10 on the anticipatory bail petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed against him by the Assam government over his allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, who virtually argued for Khera, alleged political vendetta in the case by the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government. Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia, wh ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday slammed TVK Chief Vijay's claim that real Congress cadres, who are striving hard to save the secular fabric, are in support of his party. Rebutting the statement, Shivakumar clarified that the Indian National Congress stands firmly with the DMK, dismissing any suggestion that grassroots workers have aligned with TVK. "Vijay is an immature politician. He doesn't know maturity. I think he might ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved its orders on the petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera for interim protection from arrest in the case registered against him by Assam Police for his alleged defamatory and malicious charges against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. Khera has sought transit anticipatory bail to enable him to approach courts in Assam. Justice K. Sujana reserved the orders after hearing arguments from both sides. The orders are ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister and Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK ahead of the state Assembly elections, asserting that the party "running under one family known for corruption" is taking Tamil Nadu down. He accused the DMK of corruption, mismanagement, and failure to implement central government schemes. Addressing a press conference in Coimbatore, often referred t ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Assembly speaker AN Shamseer cast his vote at Polling Booth No. 74, during the ongoing assembly polls. Additionally, Congress MP from Kannur, K Sudhakaran, also cast his vote at Kizhunna South UP School, Polling Booth No. 157. Earlier in the day, Keralam Leader of Opposition (LoP) VD Satheesan cast his vote for the Assembly elections being held today and urged people across the state to participate actively in the democratic process. He asserte ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Senior Congress MP and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday raised concerns on recent actions of the Election Commission (EC) over the latter's decision to replace the state's Chief Secretary, citing that earlier Supreme Court judgement cautioned against the poll body becoming an 'imperium in imperio'. In a post on X ahead of the forthcoming state assembly election, Chidambaram wrote, "A few years ago, the Supreme Court in a judgement ca ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Nagaland and Tripura took a significant lead in voter participation during the assembly by-elections on Thursday, according to the data revealed by the Election Commission of India at 3 PM. The Koridang constituency in Nagaland recorded a significant 75.06% turnout, maintaining its position as the highest among all seats. Close behind, Tripura's Dharmanagar saw 70.09% of voters casting their ballots. Also Read | Sikkim State Lottery Result Today 6 PM Live: Dea ...Read More >
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. Also Read | Araria D ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 9 (ANI): The anticipatory bail plea of Congress leader Pawan Khera in the Telangana High Court was adjourned after the Advocate General of Assam sought to argue the case, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Legal Cell advocate Ponnam Ashok Goud said on Thursday. Speaking to ANI, Goud said the allegations against Khera relate to the alleged non-filing or suppression of information in election nomination papers, which are yet to be proven. Also Read | ...Read More >
The Bombay High Court at Goa on Wednesday cancelled the notification to hold the Ponda assembly bypoll on April 9 morning on a petition challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) move to hold the poll when the current assembly has less than a year left in its term. The term of the current Goa assembly ends on March 14, 2027. The ECI had notified voting for April 9, and counting on May 4. "Considering that the remainder of the period left for the person who might have been elected in ...Read More >
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserted that the Kerala Assembly elections are a direct contest between the ruling LDF and the Congress-led UDF, dismissing the BJP as a non-factor. Senior leader AK Antony also predicted a "clean sweep" for the UDF, criticizing the BJP as a "non-Kerala" party. Voters are deciding the fate of 883 candidates across 140 constituencies. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor cast his vote in the Keralam Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram, asserting that the electo ...Read More >
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, access to top leadership ro ...Read More >
Pune: Parth Pawar on Thursday took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha, marking his entry into Parliament and a key moment for the Pawar family after the death of Ajit Pawar. Watch Video: The oath was administered by Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan at the Parliament House in New Delhi. Parth Pawar completed the formalities and signed the register, officially becoming a member of the Upper House. The ceremony drew several senior leaders from across parties. Among th ...Read More >
Bhopal: The proposed rollout of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has triggered fresh political confrontation, with the Congress raising concerns over its impact on Dalit and tribal communities in the state. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in State Assembly and veteran Congress leader, Umang Singhar, on Thursday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government's intent and preparedness regarding the proposed law. During an interaction with the reporters in Bhopal, L ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court adjourned the hearing to Friday in the anticipatory bail petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by the Assam government on his allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, who virtually argued for Khera, alleged political vendetta in the case filed by the Sarma-led government in Assam. Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia, who argued against Khera's petition, stre ...Read More >
Davanagere/Bagalkot: The voting process for the bypoll to two Assembly segments in Karnataka on Thursday is progressing briskly. Polling at stations in the Bagalkot Assembly constituency crossed 54 per cent, while in the Davanagere South constituency it crossed 49 per cent as of 3 P.M. Polling commenced at 7 A.M., and voters can exercise their franchise until 6 P.M. According to official data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the voter turnout in Bagalkot stood at 54.82 per c ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 9 (PTI) The by-elections to two Assembly constituencies -- Bagalkot and Davanagere South -- in Karnataka, where voting is underway, recorded a turnout of 54.82 per cent and 49.66 per cent respectively, until 3 pm on Thursday. While the ruling Congress faces the challenge of retaining both seats, the BJP aims to wrest them and deliver a setback to its rival, which is currently witnessing an "internal power struggle" over leadership. The bypolls were necessitated due to the demise ...Read More >
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], April 9 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday raised questions over the Women's Reservation Bill, calling on the Centre to make the draft public and ensure wider consultation before its implementation.Speaking on the Women's Reservation Bill, Priyank Kharge said that while his party supports women's reservation, the process followed by the Centre lacks transparency. He questioned the absence of the bill's draft in the public domain and asked whethe ...Read More >
Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the state government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that people in West Bengal have been subjected to "step-motherly treatment." Criticising the ruling dispensation, Nabin said the government, which came to power with the slogan of 'Maa, Mati, Manush,' has failed to ensure safety and security, particularly for women. He claimed that women across the st ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Senior Congress MP and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday raised concerns on recent actions of the Election Commission (EC) over the latter's decision to replace the state's Chief Secretary, citing that earlier Supreme Court judgement cautioned against the poll body becoming an 'imperium in imperio'. In a post on X ahead of the forthcoming state assembly election, Chidambaram wrote, "A few years ago, the Supreme Court in a judgement ca ...Read More >
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