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Panaji, Apr 9 (PTI) The cancellation of the Ponda assembly bypoll in Goa was due to a "political conspiracy" between the Election Commission of India and BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party alleged on Thursday. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday quashed the ECI's notification for the bypoll a day ahead of polling, citing violation of Representation of the People Act as the legislature's term is set to expire in less than a year. The bypoll, scheduled for Thursday, was cancelled even though postal ballots ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 9 (PTI) The Trinamool Congress on Thursday shared a purported video of Humayun Kabir in which the former party leader alleged claims of proximity with the BJP's leader of opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and demanded an ED probe into the matter. At a press meet, the TMC circulated the video in which Kabir was also purportedly heard saying that he was ready to go to "any extent" to unseat West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. PTI, ho ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Bihar's long-time chief minister Nitish Kumar will take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in Bihar. Kumar arrived in the national capital on Thursday and was welcomed at the airport by party leaders including JD-U's national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha. "I have arrived here to take oath," Kumar told reporters at the airport. He will be administered the oath as a member of the upper house in the cha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) A petition filed in the Supreme Court has sought direction to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to issue new Aadhaar cards only to citizens up to the age of six years, and frame stringent guidelines for its issuance to adolescents and adults, to stop infiltrators from masquerading as Indian citizens. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has also sought a direction to the authorities to install display boards at common se ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Kerala registered a voter turnout of 62 per cent by 3 pm, as polling continued in 140 assembly constituencies on 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 3 pm, 62.71 per cent of the 2.71 crore voters had cast their vote. The ruling LDF is fighting to retain power, banki ...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 >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) The makers of upcoming horror-comedy "Bhooth Bangla" on Thursday shared a behind-the-scenes video showing lead star Akshay Kumar injuring himself while performing a stunt on the film's sets. In the short clip, Kumar, who is known for performing his own stunts, is seen executing a jump kick mid-air. However, he loses balance while landing and falls, hurting himself in the process. The date of the incident as well as the extent of Kumar's injury is not clear yet. "Bhooth Bang ...Read More >
Imphal, Apr 9 (PTI) Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday said his government was taking all necessary measures in coordination with the Centre to take action against the perpetrators of the Bishnupur bomb attack that killed two children, amid protests in the five valley districts over the incident. Singh said the government is in constant touch with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure an effective response and restore normalcy. The CM made the remarks after a meeting with r ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the opposition had an opportunity to get its demand of registration of an FIR in Ajit Pawar plane crash fulfilled in exchange of withdrawal of the Congress candidate from the Baramati assembly bypoll. He said there was a chance before the opposition parties to "unmask" the BJP. Raut was responding to reporters' query about the Congress' withdrawal of its candidate, Akash More, from the bypoll to the Baramati assembly segme ...Read More >
Suri, Apr 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the ruling TMC over alleged lawlessness and accused the ruling party of encouraging infiltration and unleashing 'maha jungleraj'. Addressing an election rally here in Birbhum district, he alleged the Trinamool Congress' slogan of 'Maa-Mati-Manush' (mother, land, people) has become nothing more than rhetoric. "Cottage industry has been declining in West Bengal, while the TMC has turned making crude bombs into a cottage industry ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 9 (PTI) Trinamool Congress candidate for south Kolkata's Rashbehari assembly constituency, Debasish Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the seat, has declared movable and immovable assets worth a total of Rs 4.95 crore. In the affidavit filed for the 2021 assembly polls from the same constituency, Kumar had declared movable and immovable assets worth Rs 3.29 crore. While his movable assets were then worth Rs 2.12 crore, his immovable assets had a market value of Rs 1.17 crore. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Silver prices retreated by Rs 2,895 to Rs 2.37 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Thursday, tracking weak global trends and profit booking after recent gains. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery declined by Rs 2,895, or 1.21 per cent, to Rs 2,37,023 per kilogram in a business turnover of 5,793 lots. Analysts said silver witnessed selling pressure following a sharp rally triggered by easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Silver saw a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Delhi and District Cricket Association director Anand Verma has alleged that valid ticket-holders are being denied access to IPL matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here by "unauthorised persons" who have obtained duplicate tickets through fraud, a charge that has been rejected by DDCA's top brass. In a complaint to the the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central District), Verma alleged that he and his guests were prevented from entering the hospitality section of the sta ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 9 (PTI) A political controversy erupted in West Bengal on Thursday after an alleged video of Humayun Kabir surfaced on social media, purportedly showing him claiming links with senior BJP leaders and efforts to defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming Assembly elections. At a press meet, the Trinamool Congress shared the purported video and demanded an Enforcement Directorate probe into Kabir's alleged claims of proximity with Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assemb ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India (ECI) published data by districts for the post-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) adjudication process for six million electors in West Bengal on Tuesday. The fate of all but 22,163 of the 6,006,675 electors who were put through the adjudication process has been decided: 45% of those under adjudication have already been found ineligible as voters. These electors will not be able to vote in the forthcoming elections, although there is still a possibility that they m ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Silver prices jumped Rs 2,273 to Rs 2.34 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Monday, tracking firm global trends amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery appreciated by Rs 2,273, or 1 per cent, to Rs 2,34,768 per kg. Analysts said the gains in silver prices came as investors tracked developments in West Asia following fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz. Gaurav Garg, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Country's largest IT services company TCS on Thursday reported a 12.22 per cent jump in its March quarter net profit at Rs 13,718 crore. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 12,224 crore in the January-March period year ago, and Rs 10,657 crore in the preceding December quarter. For the fiscal year 2025-26, its profit after tax inched up 1.35 per cent to Rs 49,210 crore, as against Rs 48,553 crore in FY25. In the reporting quarter, its revenue from operations jumped ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling 931 points after a spectacular rally in the previous session, as renewed tensions in West Asia faded the ceasefire-led optimism. The ceasefire deal appeared to be at risk after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Weak trends in Asian and European markets, a jump in crude oil prices and uninterrupted foreign fund outflows also made investors jittery in the ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 9 (PTI) 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 pe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) State-owned engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Thursday said it has signed a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with Korean firm E2S Company Ltd for excitation systems for synchronous machines. This TCA would help BHEL to design, engineer, manufacture, install, commission, service, test, retrofit and sell both static and brushless excitation systems in India and overseas, a regulatory filing said. The TCA would also enable BHEL to maintain its ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. He also said that Pakistan, who facilitated peace talks between the warring nations, has done what others could not. "The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they are conducting indiscriminate bombing campaigns in Lebanon and the manner in which innocent lives are being taken there, how can a ceasefire ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Actor Sunil Lahri, known for his portrayal of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV serial "Ramayan", says he hopes that Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana" turns out to be a landmark film and present the mythological epic in the most appropriate manner. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari of "Dangal" fame, the movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lord Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recent teaser of the film sparked a debate with some praisin ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Apr 9 (PTI) The country's merchandise exports are expected to register a fall of 2-3 per cent in 2025-26 due to global economic uncertainties, aggravated by the West Asia crisis, according to FIEO. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said that the crisis may have led to a decline in shipments by 7-8 per cent in March. The joint attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran on February 28 severely disrupted the country's exports to West Asia, pushed up ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 9 (PTI) AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday said he had only sought to know where Chief Minister M K Stalin "disappeared" during the pandemic, but did not say anything wrong about him. Addressing a poll rally in support of his party candidate Aadhi Rajaram in the high-profile Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly constituency, he said, "You and your son Udhayanidhi spoke very derogatorily about me. Can this be accepted? If you speak one word, I can utter ten. The weapon, I ha ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Apr 9 (PTI) Khalin Joshi carded a one-under 70 to extend his lead to three shots at seven-under 206 after round three at the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open 2026 here on Thursday. Bengaluru-based 33-year-old Khalin (68-68-70), a six-time winner, who opened the week at the DP World PGTI event with rounds of 68 and 68, now carries a comfortable advantage into the final round at the East Point Golf Club here. Dubai-based Yash Majmudar (71-69-69) and Delhi's Rashid Khan (70-72-67) were tied ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal arrived in Bhutan on Thursday on a four-day visit during which bilateral discussions will focus on energy security and sustainable development. His visit marks another important step in the deepening of India-Bhutan bilateral ties, a power ministry statement said. India and Bhutan share exemplary bilateral relations, characterised by mutual trust, understanding, and close cooperation across sectors. The vis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Gold prices pared early losses to trade higher at Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Thursday, supported by cautious buying amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. On the Multi-Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for June delivery opened lower, but later reversed losses to trade in the green territory. The most traded June contract for gold rose Rs 211, or 0.14 per cent, to Rs 1,51,987 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,421 lots. Ana ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) A Delhi court has ordered Google LLC and several media houses to remove and take down allegedly defamatory content linking businessman Manoj Kesarichand Sandesara and his family to the Sterling Biotech bank fraud case. Senior Civil Judge-cum-Rent Controller Richa Sharma was hearing a civil suit seeking damages and directions to de-index and remove online content, including news reports and videos, which the plaintiff claimed were "false, malicious and defamatory". "In th ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 9 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that the BJP had deleted over 90 lakh names from voter lists during the SIR exercise to grab power in the state and asserted that her party would still win the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing a public rally at Minakhan in North 24 Parganas district, she said the Trinamool Congress would move court to ensure that those deleted from the electoral rolls are reinstated. "You deleted names of over 90 lakh pe ...Read More >
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