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Kottayam (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen on Thursday cast his vote in Kottayam as voting is underway for the Keralam assembly election, saying voters are backing Congress to seek justice for the alleged harassment of his father, Oommen Chandy. Speaking to ANI, Oommen said, "When this government was in opposition, they carried out a witch hunt against my father. They are protecting the people who carried out the witch hunt. They did not take any action." "The CBI ...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 >
JAIPUR: In a major push to strengthen urban infrastructure in Rajasthan's capital, the Union Cabinet has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a move expected to significantly improve the city's transport system, currently plagued by daily traffic congestion. The 41-kilometres North-South Corridor will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 13,037.66 crore and is being hailed by experts as a transformative initiative for the capital. Following the approval, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sha ...Read More >
Top NCP (SP) leaders are appealing to the Congress party. They want the Congress to withdraw its candidate for the Baramati assembly bypoll. This bypoll is being held following a tragic plane crash. The leaders believe an unopposed election would be a fitting tribute. The final decision rests with the Congress party. Pune, Top NCP (SP) leaders, including Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar, on Thursday appealed to the Congress to withdraw its candidate against NCP president Sunetra Parwa ...Read More >
MADURAI: Information technologyminister PTR Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said on Wednesday that Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is a friend of his, but he disagrees with his views regarding Madurai metro project. He told reporters here that Madurai and Coimbatore metro projects were rejected citing population as reason, even though metro projects have been implemented in northern states with lower population."Will the population (of Madurai) suddenly increase to 2.5 million at that time," ...Read More >
Jagiroad (Morigaon) [India], April 9 (ANI): Actress Aimee Baruah on Thursday welcomed the Centre's push for women's reservation in legislative bodies, calling it a "very positive development". She also urged women to take on larger roles in governance. Speaking to ANI, Baruah, who is also the wife of Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika, highlighted the growing presence and participation of women in public life. "This is a very positive development; in all the meetings and public gatherings we have ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress leader Shama Mohammad on Thursday expressed confidence in the United Democratic Front (UDF) winning the 2026 Keralam Assembly elections with a "huge majority," while also claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is "desperate" and "buying votes" Speaking to ANI here, Mohammad said that feedback from the ground indicated a clear demand for change, citing the state's pressing issues, including mounting debt, unemployment, and a growing drug ...Read More >
Jaipur: A 41-kilometre-long North-South metro corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod has been approved for Jaipur under Phase-II of the metro project. The corridor, described by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma as the city's future lifeline, will connect key industrial and residential hubs from Sitapura to VKIA, ensuring safe, efficient, and convenient public transport. The project, estimated to cost over Rs 13,037 crore, will comprise 36 stations and be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corpor ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday and extended his best wishes for the first Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII conference in Goa. Lok Sabha Speaker received a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour at the conference. Also Read | Lucknow University UG Result 2026 Out: How To Check BA, BSc Odd Semester Results Online. Birla will inaugurate the two-day conference, which will brin ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, cast his vote in Ward No.15 of Jorhat constituency on Thursday during the ongoing Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI at the polling station, he described voting as a celebration of democracy. "I have come to cast my vote. The festival of democracy, the greatest celebration of democracy, is underway," Margherita said. Also Read | Lucknow University UG Result 2026 Out: How To Che ...Read More >
Kerala voters' mood: While the ruling LDF seeks a historic third term, UDF aims for a comeback, and NDA attempts to break the bipolar trend The political mood in Kerala ahead of the April 9, 2026 Assembly elections is a high-stakes standoff between a quest for a historic "triple" by the Left and a strong "pendulum" push for change by the opposition. While the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a historic third term, the United Democratic Front (UDF) aims for a comeback, and the National ...Read More >
The affidavit also notes that Santiago Martin's educational qualification is Class VI. In the high-stakes battle of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, wealth declarations have once again drawn attention, with AIADMK candidate Leema Rose, wife of Lottery King Santiago Martin, emerging as one of the richest contenders in the fray. Follow Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates According to the assets declared in her nomination papers, Leema has reported movable assets worth Rs 139.62 crore, while ...Read More >
Panaji, April 8 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region West Zone conference in Goa on April 9, where governance and development priorities will be discussed, an official said on Wednesday. A senior official from the Goa legislative assembly said Birla will inaugurate the event at 10.40 am on Thursday and address it at 12.10 pm. The official said that the conference, which will be held in a hotel in Panaji, is expected to b ...Read More >
A large share of LPG-run autorickshaws has been forced off the roads as drivers struggle to access fuel. In contrast, CNG-operated autos have continued to function, becoming the primary option for many passengers during the disruption. The shortage intensified late last week when one of the few functioning LPG outlets in central Bengaluru ran out of stock, with officials indicating that replenishment would not be immediate. Drivers described a system driven by uncertainty, where information abo ...Read More >
Campaigns for the April 9 by-elections in Davanagere South and Bagalkot constituencies wrapped up on Tuesday evening. With the 48-hour silence period in effect, candidates are now restricted to limited door-to-door outreach. The elections were triggered by the deaths of Congress legislators Shamanur Shivashankarappa and H Y Meti. The ruling party has fielded Samarth Mallikarjun in Davanagere South and Umesh Meti in Bagalkot, both relatives of the deceased legislators, a move that the party beli ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, cast his vote in Ward No.15 of Jorhat constituency on Thursday during the ongoing Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI at the polling station, he described voting as a celebration of democracy. "I have come to cast my vote. The festival of democracy, the greatest celebration of democracy, is underway," Margherita said. He further appealed to the people to exercise their democrati ...Read More >
Pune, Apr 9 (PTI) Top NCP (SP) leaders, including Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar, on Thursday appealed to the Congress to withdraw its candidate against NCP president Sunetra Parwar in the Baramati assembly bypoll. Sharad Pawar said that since the bypoll is being held in the backdrop of the tragic plane crash that claimed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's life, he would advise the Congress not to be a part of the contest. "Congress is a national party, and we cannot di ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday and extended his best wishes for the first Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII conference in Goa. Lok Sabha Speaker received a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour at the conference. Birla will inaugurate the two-day conference, which will bring together key parliamentary leaders and presiding officers from across the country. Among those who w ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is set to visit Qatar between April 9 and April 10 to discuss liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies amid disruptions triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict, the ministry said on Thursday. In a post on X, the Ministry said, "Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep S. Puri, will be on an official visit to the State of Qatar on April 9-10, 2026." India has been ensuring adequate gas availabi ...Read More >
PUNE: A few hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the bypolls, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar 'advised' the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati seat and support NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. Earlier, Sharad Pawar had said there was nothing wrong with the Congress contesting the Baramati seat. However, on the last day for withdrawal, he appealed to his alliance partner at both the Centre and state levels to step aside. "Maharashtra lost a talented politician l ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA will secure a sweeping victory in the Assam Assembly elections, projecting that the alliance will win "around 100 seats". "From day one, I have consistently cited this figure, that, together with our allies, we would secure around 100 seats. This conviction stems from the enthusiastic manner in which the public participa ...Read More >
Karad: In a deeply emotional end to a prolonged struggle, Neelam Tanaji Shinde from Vadgaon (Umbraj) in Karad taluka passed away in the United States after battling critical injuries for 14 months following a horrific accident. Her death has left her family and thousands of Indians, including NRIs in America, in profound grief. Neelam had met with a severe accident in the US on February 14, 2025, suffering a critical head injury. She underwent emergency surgery and was admitted to the intensive ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹40,150 crore investment for the Kamala and Kalai-II hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh to bolster India's renewable energy and flood moderation. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments of ₹40,150 crore for two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh and revised the cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project to ₹79,459 crore, according to an official statement. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime M ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Governor of Keralam, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, cast his vote on Thursday at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram during the ongoing Keralam Assembly elections. After casting his vote, Governor Arlekar told the media that he was "very happy" to have participated in the electoral process and appealed to all citizens of the state to come out in large numbers to perform their "sacred duty." "I am very happy that I have voted, and I request ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Assembly election 2026 got off to an emphatic start on Thursday, with a steady stream of voters and prominent personalities arriving early at polling booths across the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of Communist Party of India (Marxist), Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan of Congress, and Bharatiya Janata Party state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar were among the key leaders who cast their votes and shared their views on the electoral battle underway. Casti ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the polling for the Assembly elections is underway in Kerala, voters on Thursday have expressed a desire for continued development and political stability, while highlighting unemployment as a major concern in the state. Interacting with IANS, several voters shared their views on the issues that matter most to them. While many acknowledged progress in development over recent years, they stressed that job creation remains a pressing challenge that ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore expressed deep grief on Thursday over the passing of Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury, the veteran leader from Malda affectionately known as "Dalu da." In a heartfelt post on X, Tagore recalled his long-standing association with the senior leader during their shared tenures in Parliament and lauded his dedication to public service. "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Janab A.H. Khan Choudhury Sahab, affectionately known as Dalu da ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: As the polling for the Assembly elections is underway in Kerala, voters on Thursday have expressed a desire for continued development and political stability, while highlighting unemployment as a major concern in the state. Interacting with IANS, several voters shared their views on the issues that matter most to them. While many acknowledged progress in development over recent years, they stressed that job creation remains a pressing challenge that needs urgent attention. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday met Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal, urging the party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati bypoll to facilitate the unopposed election of his aunt, NCP president Sunetra Pawar. A day earlier, Sunetra Pawar had spoken to Sapkal to request him to ensure that his party's candidate withdraws his nomination against her in the April 23 bypoll, according to sources. The Congress had said that it would withdraw from the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Former Union Minister and BJP Kazahakootam candidate V Muraleedharan on Thursday cast his vote in the Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram and described the contest as "a milestone in the political history of Keralam". Speaking to ANI, V Muraleedharan said this election will be termed as the first step towards a developed Keralam in the path to achieve PM Modi's goal of 'Viksit Bharat' and will decide the political future of t ...Read More >
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