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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, tensions flared in the Behala Paschim Assembly constituency after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Indranil Khan alleged that Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers vandalised the party's election office. Khan, accompanied by BJP leaders, reached the Parnasree Police Station to file a complaint against the alleged attackers. The BJP candidate also levelled serious allegations against the Kolkata Police a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A day after Prime Minister Modi said that Southern states wouldn't lose seats in the upcoming delimitation exercise, Congress whip in Lok Sabha and Tamil Nadu MP Manickam Tagore warned that the move could skew political representation and sideline key democratic processes. The Centre's apparent shift towards advancing delimitation could be a strategic move to sidestep demands for OBC representation in the women's quota based on data from the proposed 2027 caste census, said Tagore. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has submitted its list of star campaigners for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 (Schedule-1) to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The list was shared with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as part of the party's preparations for the high-stakes electoral battle in the state. The list includes top national and state leaders of the BJP who are expected to campaign extensively across West Bengal in th ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on the targeting of seven judicial officers in Malda's Kaliachak last week and held it up as an example of Bengal's law and order situation while addressing his first rally in Bengal since the announcement of the assembly poll dates."Everyone can see that the rule of law is collapsing in Bengal. Citizens across the country were shocked at how judicial officers were held hostage in Malda. What kind of govt is this, where even judges and constitutional ...Read More >
Saraogi said Nitish Kumar, who resigned as a legislative council member last week after his election to the Rajya Sabha, will take the oath on April 10. "After that, the central leadership of the BJP and the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) will elect the leader. Nitish Kumar will also be part of the process," he told reporters on Sunday. Also Read: How Bihar fortunes changed in two decades of Nitish Kumar's rule Kumar has called a meeting of the state cabinet on April 9, possibly the last ...Read More >
Amit Shah wished Christian community on Easter. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the upcoming Kerala assembly polls are not merely for changing the government, but to improve the state's future. Shah, at a public meeting in Kunnathunadu constituency here, noted that NDA vote share in Kerala increased since 2014 Lok Sabha polls and its time for a government of the BJP-led front in the state. He wished Christian community on Easter and called on them to support NDA to form governmen ...Read More >
Amid speculation over K Annamalai's absence from the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he on Saturday made it clear that the decision was his own. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the former state BJP chief said he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest," reported news agency ANI. He said he had already informed the party leadership in writing of his decision to stay out of the electoral fray and to campaign for the Nat ...Read More >
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that Women's Reservation Bill is a matter of pride for women and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken this step for their empowerment. "Prime Minister Modi is advancing the country, bringing glory to the nation. Our country's economy is strengthening... In such a situation, our women, our sisters, should gain self-respect; they should be self-reliant. This is a matter of pride for women. ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading hatred and urged voters in Assam to support change. Addressing a rally in Assam's Biswanath, he alleged that chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP are dividing communities, engaging in corruption, and failing to fulfill past election promises, while asserting that Congress aims to unify people and deliver development. "Assam is the land of Srimanta Sankardev, Gopinath Bordoloi, Bhupen Hazarika ...Read More >
Focusing on Dalit votes ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the Congress is making a calculated return to its social justice playbook by reviving the legacy of former deputy Prime Minister Jagjivan Ram to reconnect with over three crore Dalit voters who influence nearly 150 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. As part of its outreach, the party will hold a seminar on April 4, a day before "Samata Diwas" (Equality Day), underlining the quest to reclaim Dalit support. Samata Diwas mar ...Read More >
With an eye on the upcoming Tamil Nadu election, Chief Minister MK Stalin has sharpened his attack on the centre over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026, writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urging its immediate withdrawal. In a letter dated April 3, Stalin flagged "serious concerns" over the new law, warning that it could disproportionately affect minority-run charitable institutions and trigger unrest among sections of the Christian community, a politicall ...Read More >
Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reached out to the Christian community on the occasion of Easter, requesting them to stand with the BJP-led NDA and help it form a government in Kerala where assembly elections will be held on April 9. Campaigning for the BJP-led NDA, Shah, on the occasion of Easter, wished the Christian community and requested them to stand with the NDA. His appeal comes amidst concerns among the Christian community with regard to the r ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: The Congress launched a scathing attack on the Modi government on Sunday over its delimitation proposal related to the implementation of the women's reservation law, saying it will benefit larger and populous states more and is nothing but a "weapon of mass distraction". The opposition party also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "hoodwinking" people by claiming that the strength of the southern states in the Lok Sabha will not go down under the proposed changes a ...Read More >
Redevelopment of New Delhi railway station: The Ministry of Railways is carrying out the redevelopment of New Delhi (NDLS) railway station at full swing. The station is being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The move will not only help expand capacity to meet rising traffic demand in the coming years but also improve passenger facilities. The station falls under the administrative control of Northern Railway's Delhi Division. Also Read | New Delhi railway station to get AI ...Read More >
From grounded 'vote flights' to a massive dip in returning NRIs, the 2026 election is becoming a battle of who can best manage a global crisis from a local seat As Kerala prepares for a high-stakes single-phase assembly election on April 9, the shadow of the West Asia conflict is looming large over the ballot box. For a state where the "Gulf connection" is the literal lifeblood of the economy, the current instability in the Gulf is doing more than just denting remittances -- it is actively resh ...Read More >
PM Modi accused the Congress of creating unnecessary panic and harming India's foreign relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack at Congress over its statements on the ongoing West Asia conflict, accusing the party of putting Indian lives at risk, particularly those from Kerala working in the region. Addressing a rally in Keralam, he warned that comments made by opposition leaders could have serious consequences for Indians living in conflict-hit areas. He ...Read More >
Addressing a press conference at his Undavalli residence, Baidu said now that the Parliament had passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 providing legal backing for Amaravati as the only capital city of the state, all hurdles in the way of its development as a sustainable, green, and technologically advanced urban centre had been crossed. He said the Centre's support, including the involvement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in earlier foundation events, reflects a colle ...Read More >
Berhampore: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday wondered why Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah have not resigned from their posts still as they were elected in the Lok Sabha Election in 2024 by those who are now facing deletions on the suspicion of being infiltrators in the special intensive revision of the Election Commission ahead of the Assembly polls here. The Trinamul Congress supremo, who campaigned for her party candidates in Murshidabad, als ...Read More >
Patna: Amid continuing suspense over CM Nitish Kumar's next move, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday said the JD(U) president would take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10, setting the stage for a major political transition in Bihar."After his oath in the Parliament, the BJP's central leadership and NDA allies will sit together and take a decision over the next CM of Bihar," Saraogi said. The development is expected to bring an end to Kumar's record-breaking tenure as Bihar's lon ...Read More >
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the voters of the state not to get afraid if Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s alleged goons try to intimidate them during elections. Addressing a public rally at North Bengal's Cooch Behar, Modi said that after the 2026 Assembly elections, 'fear will go out of Bengal'. "No matter how much the TMC goons intimidate you on polling day, you must have trust in the law. On one side there is fear of cut money and syndicates of TMC and on the other side ...Read More >
Three individuals have been arrested after a drone was spotted flying dangerously close to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's helicopter during an election rally, raising serious security concerns. Photograph: ANI on XKey PointsThree individuals were arrested after a drone was spotted near West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda.The drone was allegedly being used to film Banerjee's election rally as she prepared to board her helicopter.Authorities are investigating whethe ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) The EC on Friday announced that every person employed in any business, trade, or establishment who is eligible to vote in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections will be granted a paid holiday on polling day, April 9. The Election Commission stated that this directive is in accordance with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. "No deduction of wages shall be made on account of such a paid holiday. Any employer who contravenes these provisi ...Read More >
Cooch Behar (West Bengal), April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tigga on Sunday emphasised that the party delivers whatever it promises. His reaction followed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the BJP-led Central government's proposal for 33 per cent reservation for women leaders in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. PM Modi, while addressing a public meeting here for the two-phased Assembly election, mentioned that efforts are being made so that women can ben ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday picked its state unit secretary Akash More against Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati assembly bypoll, a move indicating a rift in the opposition over fielding a candidate in a contest necessitated by Ajit Pawar's death. While the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) had announced it won't field a candidate against Sunetra as a mark of respect for her deceased husband, another Maha Vikas Aghadi member, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has also ...Read More >
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): YSRCP MLC Thumati Madhava Rao on Sunday criticised that the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is misleading people by saying Amaravati will be completed by 2028-29 while submitting a report to a Delhi tribunal stating that it would take 100 years to build. He said the government is bypassing the Legislative Council and directly sending resolutions without respecting constitutional systems. Also Read | Reptiles As Border Guards? India Considers ...Read More >
Idukki: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday alleged that the Centre is planning to use amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to target Christian institutions, non-governmental organisations and civil society groups involved in welfare activities. Speaking at a UDF rally in the Idukki Assembly constituency, he said the proposed changes reveal the BJP government's "true intentions". "This is not a reform measure but an attack on institutions working for public ...Read More >
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): YSRCP MLC Thumati Madhava Rao on Sunday criticised that the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is misleading people by saying Amaravati will be completed by 2028-29 while submitting a report to a Delhi tribunal stating that it would take 100 years to build. He said the government is bypassing the Legislative Council and directly sending resolutions without respecting constitutional systems. Speaking to the media at the party's central office her ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Women's Reservation Bill continues to draw attention across political and social circles, with prominent voices describing it as a significant step towards strengthening women's representation in legislative bodies, even as some emphasise the need for merit-based opportunities and timely implementation. Spiritual speaker Jaya Kishori welcomed the initiative as a positive development. "This is a very good thing. Women will get a great opportunity, which i ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of 119th Birth Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram, former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar led the former Deputy Prime Minister's followers in paying floral tributes to him on Sunday, said an official. The two took part in a function organised at Babuji's memorial, Samta Sthal at Delhi Gate here, by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, an official said. The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry in ...Read More >
Cooch Behar, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the government has called a special session of Parliament on April 16, 17, and 18 so that benefit of women's reservation comes into force from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls and said states that have done good work in population control will not face any loss in terms of seats. Addressing a campaign rally here, the Prime Minister referred to the efforts by the BJP government to empower women and said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniy ...Read More >
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