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Assam polls: CM Sarma urges all to cast vote, take state to new height
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, April 9, appealed to all voters to exercise their franchise in the Assembly polls and take the state to new heights. Polling for…
- India
Bengal SIR: NIA files 12 FIRs over gherao of judicial officers in Malda
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, April 8, registered 12 cases to probe a gherao of judicial officers, who were deputed for work relating to the Special Intensive Revision…
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MP: Row erupts after Congress councillor refuses to sing Vande Mataram
Indore: A controversy has erupted after a woman councillor of Congress refused to sing Vande Mataram, citing Islamic beliefs, during a discussion on the Indore Municipal Corporation’s budget. The refusal by Fauzia…
- India
West Bengal polls: PM to boost BJP campaign with three rallies
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three rallies at Haldia, Asansol and Suri in West Bengal on Thursday, April 9, to intensify the BJP’s campaign for the state assembly polls. This…
- India
Karnataka bypolls: Voting begins in two assembly segments
Bengaluru: Voting was underway for bypolls to two Assembly segments–Bagalkot and Davanagere South in Karnataka on Thursday, April 9. The polls were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H Y…
- India
India’s growth momentum stays strong: World Bank
Washington: India’s economy is maintaining strong growth momentum, driven by robust domestic demand, resilient services exports and sustained reforms, the World Bank said in its latest report. Growth is estimated at 7.6…
- India
Voting begins in Puducherry amid tight security
Puducherry: Voting commenced amid tight security across the union territory of Puducherry on Thursday, April 9, with 9.50 lakh voters set to decide the electoral fortunes of the ruling NDA and the…
- India
Voting concludes with high turnout: Puducherry 85 pc, Assam 84 pc, Kerala 75 pc
Kerala/Assam/Puducherry: Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections was peaceful in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry with all three registering over 75 per cent voter turnout on Thursday, April 9. In Assam, 84.42 per…
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Kerala BJP leaders face backlash for Islamophobic campaigns
Kochi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates contesting the Guruvayur and Aluva constituencies faced backlash after their targeted campaigns urging voters to elect a “Hindu MLA” instead of Muslims in the upcoming Kerala…
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Netflix expands Hyderabad footprint with 41,435 sq ft lease at Madhapur
Hyderabad: Netflix has leased 41,435 square feet of office space in Hyderabad through its subsidiary Line Gatos Advanced Imaging and Visual Effects India LLP, expanding its second office in the city. With…
- Offbeat
Hyderabad man’s bike stolen months ago, gets challan but with thief’s face
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man’s scooter was stolen and a first information report (FIR) was also registered. Months later, he received a traffic challan for the same scooter. Since he was clearly not…
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First phase of Census 2027 to begin on May 11 in Telangana
Hyderabad: Census 2027 is set to begin in Telangana on May 11, with the state government releasing a notification preparing citizens for the first phase of the process. The preliminary phase of…
- India
Bengal SIR: Voter count drops for first time since 2011
Kolkata: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has concluded following the release of the final supplementary list. Statistical analysis indicates that this marks the first instance of a decline in…
- India
NHRC flags action against whistleblowers, seeks response from Health Ministry, FSSAI
New Delhi: The NHRC has issued a notice to the Health Ministry, FSSAI and Delhi Police following a complaint that “action” was taken against “whistleblowers” who had raised their voice against alleged…
- India
Yogi Adityanath calls for Sanatani unity to counter conspiracies
Mathura: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, April 7, urged the Sanatan society to unite strongly, asserting that if all Sanatanis come together and demonstrate their collective strength, no one…