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BJP Jalpaiguri Sadar candidate files complaint against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged derogatory remarks
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (214+ words) Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) BJP candidate from Jalpaiguri Sadar constituency, Ananta Deb Adhikari, on Thursday lodged a complaint against Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, alleging that the latter made derogatory remarks against him during an election campaign in Jalpaiguri district....
With nearly 50 pc polling in six hours, Kerala turnout surge puts record in sight
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (332+ words) Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) Kerala's high-stakes Assembly election gathered remarkable momentum on Thursday, with nearly 50 per cent of the state's 2. 71 crore electorate having exercised their franchise by 1 p. m. , raising expectations that the final turnout could challenge long-standing records. With polling set to…...
Government Clears Draft Bills to Implement 33% Women's Reservation from 2029 Lok Sabha Polls
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (368+ words) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, April 8th approved the draft bill for amending the women's reservation law. This decision would facilitate the way for Parliament to take up the legislation for the implementation of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha…...
Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha member on April 10; NDA set to pick new Bihar CM
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (384+ words) Patna, April 8 (IANS) In a major political development in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10. State Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary confirmed that Nitish Kumar will…...
In first 4 hours, Assam records 38. 92 pc voter turnout, Kerala 33. 28 pc, Puducherry 37. 06 pc
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (305+ words) New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The voter turnout in Assam Assembly elections was recorded at 38. 92 per cent as of 11 a. m. on Thursday, according to data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI). In Kerala, the turnout was recorded at 33. 28 per cent…...
With Over 38% Voter Turnout In The First 4 Hours Of Voting, Assam Sees A Steady Increase In Electors As It Polls For Youth Employment, Infrastructure Development And Key Local Issues
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (236+ words) See Also: West Bengal Election 2026: TMC Walks Out of Meeting With CEC, Claims "Get Lost" Remark by Chief Election Commissioner Previously, building up the elections, CM Sarma had accused Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi and his British wife, Elizabeth Colburn, of…...
We Have Questions'If You Have the Guts, Answer Them: Pawan Khera in Congress Video Ahead of Assam Assembly Polls 2026
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (701+ words) With the Assam Assembly elections underway, the political atmosphere in the state has turned increasingly charged, marked by sharp exchanges, allegations, and counter-allegations between rival parties. Congress leader Pawan Khera has emerged as a key voice for the Congress party,…...
US-Israel-Iran War Update: 256 Killed in Lebanon as Israel Launches Airstrikes in Supposed Violation of Ceasefire Deal; Strait Of Hormuz Closed Once Again
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (299+ words) Recent updates according to Lebanon's Civil Defense say that at least 254 people were killed and 1, 165 others were wounded in air strikes that targeted areas in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon, Sidon, and several villages in southern Lebanon. See also:…...
Jharkhand HC seeks detailed probe report on HIV-infected blood transfusion in Chaibasa
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (305+ words) Ranchi, April 8 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has taken strong exception to the alleged transfusion of HIV-infected blood to minor children at the blood bank of Chaibasa Sadar Hospital, terming the matter "extremely serious". The court sought a comprehensive status…...
Ukraine Must Remain A Priority Amid Iran War, Estonian FM Margus Tsahkna Tells RFE/RL
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (1556+ words) Western nations "must keep Ukraine as a priority" and increase pressure on Russia amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, which is drawing attention away from Europe's deadliest conflict since 1945, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told RFE/RL in an interview....