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Voting for all constituencies will take place in a single phase on April 9 As Assam heads to the Assembly elections on April 9, all eyes are on Dispur and Jorhat. With changing loyalties and internal rivalries, the two seats have attracted considerable attention. Dispur: Three-Way Contest Amid Defections In Dispur, once a Congress stronghold, the election has turned into a three-way contest. Pradyut Bordoloi , former Congress MP from Nagaon, is representing the BJP. He joined the party in th ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK government of Tamil Nadu, saying that they pushed backwards due to corruption and poor governance. Addressing the media here, he further claimed that drug abuse has adversely affected the youth and accused the government of enabling a deteriorating administrative environment compared to the tenure of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. He ...Read More >
NDA leaders aware of the matter said that legislators have been asked to be in the state capital at a short notice. "The dates are not yet final but it may happen any day after April 10," said a JD(U) legislator. The BJP state president, Sanjay Saraogi, denied that any dates have been finalised for the NDA meeting. "No dates have been finalised. There is no development on this count," he said. A senior JD(U) leader said that CM Kumar, who would leave for New Delhi on April 9, will return to th ...Read More >
Constituency-wise, the highest polling percentage till 9 am was seen in Thripunithura with 20.59 per cent, according to EC data. The ruling LDF is fighting to retain power and secure a third consecutive term, banking on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's model of governance and welfare. The Congress-led UDF is vying to regain power, seeking to end a decade of left rule in the state. Amidst this traditionally bipolar contest, the BJP-led NDA is looking to disrupt the duopoly of LDF and UDF and aims to trans ...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 >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will undertake a two-day visit to Qatar, India's largest supplier of liquefied natural gas and cooking gas LPG, which had halted supplies following the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East. The visit on April 9-10 follows a tentative US-Iran ceasefire that has rekindled hopes of resumption of energy supplies from the region. "Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep S Puri, will be on an official visit to the State o ...Read More >
Singur (West Bengal): Union Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the state government over the condition of farmers in Singur, alleging neglect, lack of policy implementation, and failure to provide justice over the past 15 years. Speaking to IANS, Chouhan claimed that farmers in Singur were "shedding tears of blood" and feeling completely exhausted due to prolonged distress. He claimed that agricultural land in the region had been ruined, with neither industr ...Read More >
Kolkata: The announcement was made two weeks ago. On Thursday, BJP's decision was formalised. Ratna Debnath, mother of the raped and murdered RG Kar Hospital doctor, filed her nomination as the BJP candidate from Panihati constituency for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly election. Debnath was accompanied by BJP leader and former Union minister Smriti Irani and district party leaders. "Today, Ratna Debnath, the BJP candidate, is going with me to file her nomination. She has lost her daughter ...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 >
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar arrived in Bhutan on a four-day official visit, reaffirming the strong partnership between India and Bhutan in clean energy and sustainable development. The visit highlights the growing cooperation between the two nations in energy security, hydropower and cross-border electricity trade. During the visit, the minister met Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP Telangana President Ramchander Rao on Thursday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of the 33 per cent Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a landmark step towards enhancing women's representation in governance. Speaking to ANI, he said that women across the country would be happy with the decision, describing it as one of the finest measures taken by any nation. Also Read | Operation Him Setu: Indian Army Rescues 1,321 Tourists and 84 Locals ...Read More >
Patna, Bihar: A leadership shift in Bihar now appears near, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar set to move to the Rajya Sabha, leading to speculation over who will take charge next. According to sources, Nitish Kumar will go to Delhi on April 10 to take the Rajya Sabha oath of office. He is anticipated to return to Patna that same day, following which political activity is probably going to pick up speed. A Cabinet meeting is expected around April 13, where discussions on the next chief minister ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan. The campaign, aimed at eradicating drug abuse from the Union Territory, will be marked by a series of high-impact awareness programs. The Lieutenant Governor will flag off a mega "Padyatra" from the MA Stadium, Jammu, on April 11, 2026, followed by a similar l ...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 >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday highlighted the impact of the Women's Reservation Bill, stating, "After this bill is passed, the total number of seats in Parliament will increase to 816...33.4% reservation will be for women, including SC/ST women." While speaking to ANI, he appealed to all political parties for support, asserting, "In this reservation, there should be a reservation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe women. Therefore, ...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 >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP Telangana President Ramchander Rao on Thursday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of the 33 per cent Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a landmark step towards enhancing women's representation in governance. Speaking to ANI, he said that women across the country would be happy with the decision, describing it as one of the finest measures taken by any nation. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rao said the move reflects recognition of ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Telangana State Secretary Bandaru Vijayalaxmi on Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Bill will enable more women to take on leadership roles, citing examples from India's history and current governance. Speaking to ANI, Vijayalaxmi said, "Surely, because we have seen in the history of Bharat what kind of kingdoms were ruled when women took up the throne. Even in many positions today--like the President of India, D ...Read More >
Thimpu [Bhutan], April 9 (ANI): Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday met Bhutan's Energy Minister Lyonpo Gem Tshering and plan to hold discussions on deepening the energy partnership between New Delhi and Thimpu. Khattar is on a three-day visit to Bhutan. Sharing the details in a post on X, the Union Minister on Thursday informed that he also met the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya. He added, "During this visit, detailed discussions will be held on further strengthen ...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 >
Gangtok, Apr 9 (PTI) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday called on Union DoNER and Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi and discussed key development projects in the Himalayan state. The CM in a social media post said he had a meaningful discussion with Scindia on key developmental priorities, including tourism, agriculture and infrastructure, along with a comprehensive review of ongoing and upcoming projects in the state. Tamang said he also apprised Scind ...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 >
Rahman, a veteran UN diplomat who served as NSA in the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, will be the first minister to visit India since the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept the general election in February. His delegation includes Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs adviser to the PM and one of the most influential members of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's inner circle. Doval has played a key behind-the-scenes role in ties with Bangladesh in recent years, and his meeting with Rahma ...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, Rs 450,000 crore worth of capex. In a short period of four years, 400 million consumers. And our 5G consumers will go ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday cleared the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a 41-km North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, at a cost of ₹13,037.66 crore, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during at a post-meeting media briefing. The 50:50 Centre-state joint venture, to be executed by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), is expected to be completed by September 2031. "Jaipur has emerged as a major hub for tourism, conferences, healt ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 9 (PTI) Brisk voting was witnessed on Thursday to the elections to 140 Assembly segments in Kerala with 50 per cent of the voters casting their votes by 1 pm, the EC said. 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 1 pm, 49.70 per cent of the 2.71 crore voters had cast their vote. Th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra on Thursday appealed to Chief Minister Mohan Majhi to reconsider the state's recent decision to scrap Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Khurda-Puri Metro Rail project, citing the funding model of recently approved for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 by the Union Cabinet. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Patra highlighted the Union Cabinet's approval on April 8, 2026, of Jaipur Metro Phase-2 -- a 41-km North-South corridor with 36 stations at a total c ...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 f ...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, Rs 450,000 crore worth of capex. In a short period of four years, 400 million consumers. And our 5G consumers will go ...Read More >
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