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SC seeks ECI, govt response on PIL for biometric, facial recognition of voters before casting votes
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 3:22:28 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Centre and states on a PIL seeking direction to implement a finger and Iris biometric identification system at polling stations in the elections to prevent electoral ... read..


Telangana Minister Seethakka sends defamation notice to KCR over 'phone scam' allegations
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 13, 2026 3:22:25 PM IST
Telangana's Minister for Women and Child Welfare Danasari Anasuya Seethakka has issued a legal notice for defamation to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), alleging a coordinated social media campaign linking her to corruptio ... read..


Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK, BJP set for high-stakes clash in Sattur constituency
Sattur (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 3:22:20 PM IST
The Sattur Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is all set for the upcoming Assembly elections, with party candidates campaigning with road shows, rallies, and public meetings in full swing to develop trust among the electors. ... read..


New bent-toed gecko species discovered in Assam
Guwahati (Assam) | April 13, 2026 2:52:22 PM IST
A new species of gecko, Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis, has been found near Raimona National Park in Assam's Kokrajhar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. ... read..


ED raids various locations in money laundering case involving Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 2:52:19 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it is conducting searches under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a case involving Nashik-based astrologer Ashok Kharat and others over allegations of exto ... read..


"They are doing it for political reasons": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre ahead of special Parliament sitting on women's reservation amendments
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 13, 2026 2:52:10 PM IST
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday maintained that his party was not against the women's quota in Lok Sabha. He, however, accused the government of pushing it for political reasons. ... read..


Sikkim CM reviews preparations for PM Modi's visit, focuses on statehood anniversary celebration
Gangtok (Sikkim) | April 13, 2026 2:52:08 PM IST
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang chaired a high-level coordination meeting at Samman Bhawan on Monday to review and streamline preparations for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sikkim later this month. ... read..


Odisha Assembly Speaker, Bhubaneswar Mayor inaugurate photo exhibition on 78th Capital Foundation Day
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 13, 2026 2:22:18 PM IST
Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy and Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das on Monday inaugurated a photo exhibition on the 78th Capital Foundation Day. ... read..


Extended maternity leave to Jan Dhan Yojana: PM Modi highlights schemes for women amid push for Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 2:22:16 PM IST
Backing the proposed amendment to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday noted that the Centre has brought in several schemes and policy decisions to support women, including maternity leave extension to 26 week ... read..


TDB-DST supports Casey Aviation under India-UK collaborative R&D programme
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 2:22:09 PM IST
The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Casey Aviation Private Limited, Gurugram, for the project titled "Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO)." ... read..


Noida Link Road from Chilla Border blocked amid workers' protest: Delhi Traffic Police
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 1:52:26 PM IST
Noida Link Road from Chilla Border in Delhi has been blocked amid the ongoing protest by workers from Hosiery Complex in Phase 2 of Uttar Pradesh's Noida, Delhi Traffic Police stated on Monday. ... read..


"False narrative": Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at MK Stalin over paddy bonus row
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 1:52:22 PM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday responded to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the controversy surrounding the paddy bonus issue, accusing him of spreading a "false narrative" and attempting to create a divide between the Centre ... read..


NDA to prepare proper plan to bring metro to Madurai, Coimbatore post winning: BJP leader K Annamalai
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 1:52:18 PM IST
BJP leader K Annamalai on Monday exuded confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's victory in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and stressed that after winning the polls, a Detailed Project Report will be formed to bring Metro projects t ... read..


Naveen Patnaik appoints Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as BJD's Rajya Sabha leader
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 13, 2026 1:52:14 PM IST
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday appointed Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as the leader of its Parliamentary Party in the Rajya Sabha and Sulata Deo as Deputy Leader and Chief Whip in the Upper House. ... read..


"Despite being woman CM": Amit Shah lambasts Mamata Banerjee over women's safety in West Bengal
Birbhum (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 1:52:13 PM IST
Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lambasted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing the TMC government of failing to ensure women's safety in the state. ... read..


"Opposition demanded Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam be implemented by 2029": PM Modi
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 1:22:24 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday affirmed 2029 as the deadline for implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures, calling for collective efforts across party ... read..


AUJP founder Humayun Kabir demands probe into viral sting video row
Murshidabad (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 1:22:22 PM IST
Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP) Founder Humayun Kabir on Monday demanded an investigation into the allegations surrounding a purported "sting video" posted by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying that the truth should be brought out through a probe. ... read..


"Palpable sense of excitement among children here": UP CM Yogi lauds upgraded govt school infrastructure in state
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 1:22:21 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the transformation of government schools through improved infrastructure and collaborative funding models, as he attended the inauguration of the new building of Adarsh Secondary School, equ ... read..


ZUPPA delivers over 500 STQC-certified cyber-secure drones to Indian Army
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 1:22:17 PM IST
ZUPPA Geo Navigation Technologies, a Chennai-based leader in drone and navigation solutions, has delivered over 500 Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Certified cyber-secure 'Ajeet' series drones to the Indian Army over the past thre ... read..


IFS officer donates tour allowance worth Rs 3 lakh to Uttarakhand CM Relief Fund
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 13, 2026 1:22:10 PM IST
Uttarakhand cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi has donated all tour allowances due to him for 447 days of official field duties spanning nearly nine years to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Relief Fund, amounting to more than Rs 3 ... read..


Congress issues three-line whip for Lok Sabha MPs to support party's stand on women's reservation
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 1:22:08 PM IST
The Congress on Monday issued a three-line whip for its MPs in the Lok Sabha to be present in the House for the special sitting from April 16 to 18 and support the party's stand on the Amendment Bill to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023. ... read..


Delimitation must serve national unity, not political advantage: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 13, 2026 2:22:20 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has raised a timely and important concern regarding the ongoing national discourse on women's reservation and the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha seats. ... read..


Uttarakhand: School children to chant mantras during PM Modi's visit to Dat Kali Temple tomorrow
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 13, 2026 12:52:28 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at the famous Dat Kali Mata Temple, located at the gateway to Uttarakhand, with school children chanting mantras during the ceremony. ... read..


"India is set to take one of the biggest decisions of 21st century": PM Modi on Women's Reservation bill
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:52:27 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India is set to take one of the biggest decisions of the 21st century, calling the proposed women's reservation legislation a historic step dedicated to "Nari Shakti," while addressing the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sa ... read..


"Whenever world finds itself in crises, India emerges as very entity that guides it": Mohan Bhagwat
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 13, 2026 12:52:25 PM IST
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said that India's spiritual heritage and the guidance of saints have historically enabled the country to withstand global upheavals and guide the world during crises, asserting that the reaso ... read..


NIA books three in Malda 'hostage' case; preliminary findings indicate multi-layered conspiracy
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:52:23 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested three individuals in connection with the Malda violence case, with preliminary investigations pointing towards a multi-layered conspiracy and a pre-planned attack, sources said on Monday.Among those taken i ... read..


"Impact of Women's Reservation Bill will be seen in upcoming Lok Sabha elections": BJP MLA Maithili Thakur
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:52:15 PM IST
BJP MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday said the impact of the Women's Reservation Bill will be visible in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, calling it a "historic decision" that will strengthen women's participation in governance. ... read..


All parties support women's reservation bill: JMM MP Sarfaraz Ahmad ahead of special Parliament session
Giridih (Jharkhand) | April 13, 2026 12:22:41 PM IST
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Rajya Sabha MP Sarfaraz Ahmad on Monday said that all political parties support the women's reservation bill, ahead of the proposed special parliamentary session scheduled for April 16-18. ... read..


PM Modi condoles deaths in Gujarat's Surendranagar road accident that killed seven people
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:22:38 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of at least seven lives in a road accident in Gujarat's Surendranagar district. ... read..


Rajasthan couple dies in fire accident in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet
Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 12:22:31 PM IST
A massive fire that broke out at a Mahaveer Ice Cream shop in Tamil Nadu's Arcot claimed the lives of a couple from Rajasthan, officials said. ... read..


"Era of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Beti Badhao": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta backs Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:22:26 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday welcomed the Centre's move to operationalise the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, with the proposed Amendment Bill, saying that the 33 per cent reservation in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures will put wome ... read..


Padma Shri Awardee Gulabo praises PM Modi, says "women's reservation quota will be doubly empowering"
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 13, 2026 12:22:23 PM IST
Padma Shri awardee Kalbelia dancer Gulabo has welcomed the proposed amendments to operationalise the Women's Reservation Act, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts towards women empowerment. ... read..


"Will be one of the historical moments after independence...": JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha on Women Reservation Bill
Patna (Bihar) | April 13, 2026 11:52:40 AM IST
JDU leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's letter calling a special sitting for the discussion on the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that it will be one of the most historical m ... read..


Tamil Nadu: BJP's Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 11:52:35 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Monday offered prayers at the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, ahead of assembly elections. ... read..


Suvendu Adhikari refutes CM Mamata Banerjee's "delimitation will divide Bengal" claim
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 11:52:28 AM IST
Refuting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "delimitation will divide Bengal" claim, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said that she does not have other issues to discuss ahead of the 2026 State Assembly electi ... read..


"Prime Minister is misleading nation": Congress' Manickam Tagore ahead of special Parliament sitting
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 11:52:25 AM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "misleading the nation" since the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023, is the only thing that remains. He said that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam had already ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Workers' protest for salary hike turns violent in Noida Phase 2, police deployed
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 11:22:26 AM IST
The workers from Hosiery Complex in Phase 2 of Uttar Pradesh's Noida have been protesting while demanding increased wages. The protest turned violent with the protesters allegedly vandalising vehicles and properties, pelting stones during an altercation w ... read..


Congress MP Chamala Kumar Reddy hits back at KTR, calls allegations 'false propaganda'
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 13, 2026 11:22:24 AM IST
Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy hit back at Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working President KT Rama Rao, accusing him of spreading "false propaganda" against the ruling Congress government in Telangana. ... read..


"DMK cannot claim development at all": BJP Mylapore candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 11:22:22 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Mylapore constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Monday launched a frontal attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), saying that the party "cannot claim development at all" and has "always lied" to ... read..


Explosion at fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar; workers feared trapped
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 11:22:19 AM IST
A massive explosion occurred at a fireworks factory near Sattur in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Monday, officials said. ... read..


GE Aerospace signs contract with Indian Air Force to help establish in-country depot for F404-IN20 engines
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 11:22:15 AM IST
GE Aerospace on Monday announced a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for the F404-IN20 engines that power IAF's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fleet. ... read..


"Inequities posed by a rushed delimitation": Rahul Gandhi raises concern over increasing Lok Sabha seats for women's reservation
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 11:22:11 AM IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday flagged concerns over the delimitation process before implementing 33 per cent women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures. ... read..


Rajnath Singh extends Baisakhi greetings, says "festival reflects spirit of farmers, richness of cultural traditions"
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 11:22:09 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Baisakhi, saying that the festival reflects the spirit of India's farmers, cultural traditions, and core values of unity, hard work, and resilience. ... read..


BJP MP Manoj Tiwari to hold multiple campaign events in West Bengal today
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:52:24 AM IST
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari will attend five election campaign programs in West Bengal today ahead of the Assembly elections 2026. ... read..


Delhi High Court dismisses petition seeking CBI investigation into crypto exchange BitBNS
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:52:22 AM IST
The Delhi High Court on February 11 disposed of a petition that sought the intervention from Court regarding an alleged financial crisis impacting users of BitBNS, a major cryptocurrency exchange in India. ... read..


Death toll rises to 14 as search continues in Mathura boat tragedy
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 10:52:20 AM IST
The death toll increased to 14 in the Mathura boat capsize tragedy that occurred on April 10 after another body was recovered from the Yamuna River on Monday, police said. ... read..


VD Satheesan urges ECI to release Keralam polls data
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | April 13, 2026 10:52:19 AM IST
Keralam Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) raising concerns over the delay in publishing official poll data release to the recently concluded Keralam Assembly elections held on April 9. ... read..


Leaders pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims on 106th anniversary
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:52:10 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, recalling their sacrifice in 1919 as a defining moment in India's freedom struggle that awakened the nation's collective conscience. ... read..


"Hanging between trust & mistrust, Ladakh awaits Dialogue": Sonam Wangchuk urges Centre to "resolve issues at earliest"
Leh (Ladakh) | April 13, 2026 10:22:21 AM IST
Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is "hanging between trust and mistrust" amid delays in the next round of dialogue with the Centre, urging timely intervention from the government to address growing concerns in the sensitive b ... read..


Delhi: PM Modi to address Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan today
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:22:19 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will address a national-level 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' in support of the proposed amendment to operationalise the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. ... read..


CPI(M) MP John Brittas backs women's reservation quota, questions timing of special Parliament sitting
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:22:17 AM IST
Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI (M) MP John Brittas on Monday welcomed the move to implement women's reservation quota after Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a letter calling a special sitting in Parliament. ... read..


JDU issues three-line whip for MPs ahead of special Parliament session from April 16-18
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:22:14 AM IST
The Janata Dal United (JDU) on Monday issued a three-line whip to all its MPs in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, directing them to remain present in the Parliament from April 16 to 18 during the upcoming special Parliament session. ... read..


42 years of Op Meghdoot: IAF, Indian Army pay tribute to bravehearts defending Siachen
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:22:09 AM IST
As Operation Meghdoot completed 42 years on Monday, the Indian Air Force paid tribute to bravehearts who have sacrificed their lives in defending the world's highest battlefield, Siachen in Ladakh. ... read..


"Assault on Constitution": Sonia Gandhi criticises delimitation exercise, says govt turned down all-party meet
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 9:52:07 AM IST
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday referred to the delimitation exercise to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha as an "assault on the Constitution" and questioned the Centre on the timing of introducing the ame ... read..


"Frustrated as party making inroads in West Bengal": BJP's NV Subhash slams Mamata Banerjee's "two-headed cobra" remarks
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 13, 2026 9:52:03 AM IST
BJP spokesperson NV Subhash on Monday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her "two-headed cobra" remark against the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that such remarks come out of frustration and are not surprising at all. ... read..


President Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims on 106th anniversary
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 9:51:58 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid tribute to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, describing them as immortal freedom fighters whose sacrifice awakened a new consciousness and strengthened the resolve for India's independence. ... read..


"When women unite, history changes": Odisha DyCM Parida urges all parties to support Women's Reservation Bill
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 13, 2026 9:51:56 AM IST
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has backed the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a historic step towards women-led development in India, while taking a swipe at the Congress for opposing it. ... read..


"Lakh-Lakh congratulations to all on sacred festival of Vaisakhi": Amit Shah
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 9:22:21 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Baisakhi, wishing prosperity, good health and renewed energy in their lives. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: 10 arrested for firing several rounds in Meerut's TP Nagar
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 9:22:19 AM IST
At least 10 people were arrested after allegedly firing nearly eight rounds in Meerut's TP Nagar area, police said. ... read..


Manickam Tagore questions 'sudden rush' in Delimitation, targets Centre over Women's Reservation Bill timeline
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 9:22:17 AM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday questioned the Centre's timeline for implementing the Women's Reservation Bill and alleged that the process is being altered for political reasons. ... read..


"Double-engine govt committed to illuminating young saplings with light of education": UP CM Yogi on Lucknow school new building inauguration
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 9:22:16 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the "double-engine government" is continuously committed to strengthening education infrastructure and ensuring a brighter future for students, as he announced the inauguration of a new model sec ... read..


Chhattisgarh: Naxal area commander with Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in Kanker encounter
Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | April 13, 2026 8:52:35 AM IST
A Naxal area commander carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security forces in the forests under Chhote Betiya police station limits in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, police said on Monday. ... read..


"Will you place that letter in public domain...": MK Stalin questions FM Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 8:52:31 AM IST
The debate between the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continues as Stalin challenged the Finance Minister to put the letter sent to the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary, noting remarks of the discontinuation of ... read..


West Bengal polls: TMC's Yusuf Pathan calls SIR an injustice to eligible voters, says "Mamata Banerjee only CM who fought for her people"
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 8:52:29 AM IST
Trinamool Congress leader and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan strongly criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, calling it "heartbreaking" and alleging that it undermines citizens' constitutional right to vote. ... read..


Political spotlight turns to Jadavpur as Bengal Polls near
Jadavpur (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 8:52:28 AM IST
Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Jadavpur Assembly constituency emerges as one of the key urban seats under close watch. The constituency is located primarily within Kolkata with a small portion extending into South 24 Parganas, and f ... read..


Ballygunge braces for intense battle as TMC seeks 4th term with veteran leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay
Ballygunge (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 11:52:38 AM IST
West Bengal's Ballygunge Assembly constituency is heading into a high-stakes contest between AITC's Sovandeb Chattopadhyay and BJP's Shatrupa in what is expected to be an intensely fought battle in one of south Kolkata's most prestigious and politically ... read..


Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury returns to state politics, faces incumbent BJP MLA Subrata Maitra in fight for survival at Berhampore
Berhampore (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 8:52:24 AM IST
Congress heavyweight Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is set to return to state politics after two and a half decades, facing Bharatiya Janata Party incumbent MLA Subrata Maitra and Trinamool Congress's Naru Gopal Mukherjee in a tough fight for survival at Berhampo ... read..


UP: Six killed, seven injured in horrific bus-truck collision on Dhaulana-Gulawati road in Hapur
Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 8:52:19 AM IST
At least six people were killed and seven others injured after a bus carrying wedding returnees collided with a truck on the Dhaulana-Gulawati road in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district on Monday, according to the Police Media Cell. ... read..


Salman Khurshid calls for peace as US-Iran peace talks end in deadlock
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 8:52:16 AM IST
As talks between the US and Iran end in deadlock, former External Affairs Minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid stressed the urgent need for peace and sustained dialogue, saying that both global and regional stability must be pursued despite ... read..


"Change in Bengal is Inevitable": Sonamukhi BJP candidate predicts 'Double-Engine' government
Bankura (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 8:22:40 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Sonamukhi constituency, Dibakar Gharami, asserted that a major political shift is imminent in West Bengal as the state approaches the assembly elections. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Union Minister Piyush Goyal offers prayers at Srirangam Temple
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 8:22:37 AM IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal offered prayers at the Arulmigu Aranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli during the early hours of Monday as part of the sacred Viswaroopa Darshan. ... read..


"Asha Bhosle's work will live forever": Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre
Bidar (Karnataka) | April 13, 2026 7:22:24 AM IST
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre, on the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, said that her contribution to Indian music will remain forever, even after her passing, describing her as a "huge star" whose songs enjoyed immense popularity across the cou ... read..


IMD to hold press conference on Long Range Forecast of Southwest Monsoon 2026 in New Delhi
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 6:52:17 AM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will hold a press conference on the "Long Range Forecast of Southwest Monsoon 2026" at Mahika Hall, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, on April 13. ... read..


We will win in Nagapattinam: MMK President MH Jawahirullah, backs DMK's MK Stalin for second term
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 6:52:16 AM IST
Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) President and party candidate from Nagapattinam Assembly Constituency, M H Jawahirullah, on Sunday said that the election campaign in Nagapattinam is progressing "peacefully" and "enthusiastically," expressing confidence th ... read..


Major accident on Yamuna Expressway: Bus overturns, dozen injured
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 6:52:14 AM IST
A road accident occurred late Sunday evening on the Yamuna Expressway in the Mathura district, where a passenger bus travelling from Delhi to Bihar suddenly went out of control and overturned, causing chaos and panic at the scene. ... read..


CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurates 14 projects worth Rs 34 crore at Anandpur Mahotsav
Keonjhar (Odisha) | April 13, 2026 6:22:22 AM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on the concluding day of the Anandpur Mahotsav, announced major development initiatives for Keonjhar district, reaffirming the government's commitment to transform the region into an industrial and economic hub. ... read..


Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi participates in closing ceremony of Anandpur Mahotsav
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 13, 2026 6:22:21 AM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the closing ceremony of the Anandpur Mahotsav. ... read..


"Three-language policy is not suitable for the state": DMK's IP Senthil Kumar
Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 6:22:16 AM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from Dindigul constituency IP Senthil Kumar on Sunday reaffirmed the state's firm stance on the two-language policy, asserting that Tamil Nadu will continue to resist the imposition of a three-language formula on ... read..


"BJP Govt should reinstall Babasaheb Ambedkar's portrait at same place in CM office": Saurabh Bharadwaj
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 6:22:13 AM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has urged the BJP government to reinstall portraits of B R Ambedkar in government offices at the same locations from which they were removed after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assumed office, ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti. ... read..


Haryana: Fire breaks out on scrap truck in Karnal
Karnal (Haryana) | April 13, 2026 4:22:48 AM IST
A fire broke out on a scrap-laden truck in Karnal on Monday, prompting fire tenders to rush to the spot and bring the blaze under control. ... read..


Indian Railways clears 100 major projects worth Rs 1.53 lakh crore for FY 2025-26
New Delhi | April 13, 2026 2:22:33 AM IST
With an investment of Rs 1.53 lakh crore, over 110 per cent jump compared to the last Financial Year; 100 projects sanctioned in FY 2025-26, marking a 56 per cent increase to develop a world-class high-capacity rail network in India. Connecting the last m ... read..


Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends governance, hints at cabinet reshuffle delay
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 13, 2026 2:22:31 AM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday responded to political and administrative questions, asserting that no progress was made on a key bridge project during the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tenure, while also indicating that a cabinet reshuffle ... read..


Tamil Nadu: K Annamalai campaigns for AIADMK's P Saravanan in Madurai
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 1:52:13 AM IST
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai on Sunday campaigned in the Anna Nagar area of Madurai in support of NDA candidate and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader P Saravanan, who is contesting from the Ma ... read..


Tamil Nadu: TVK Chief Vijay holds election campaign in Kanniyakumari
Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 1:52:12 AM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay, who is contesting from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, held an election campaign rally in Kanniyakumari on Sunday. ... read..


"Hardworking farmers suffered because of corruption": Piyush Goyal charges DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 11:52:04 PM IST
Union Minister and BJP election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Piyush Goyal, led a road show in Thanjavur on Sunday to rally support for the BJP candidate Karuppu M Muruganantham, ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..


"Just new lies every day," Mithun Chakraborty slams Mamata Banerjee's claim over Bhawanipur nomination row
Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 12, 2026 11:52:02 PM IST
Mithun Chakraborty, Actor & BJP Leader, reacting to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim regarding an alleged attempt by the BJP to cancel her nomination from Bhawanipur, dismissed the allegations and stated that false narratives were be ... read..


CM Stalin pitches 'Dravidian Model 2.0', seeks fresh mandate in upcoming Tamil Nadu polls
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 11:22:23 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday sought a fresh mandate for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, pitching a "Dravidian Model 2.0" government to take the state to the next level of development. ... read..


PM Modi slams TMC, says "15 years only ruin"; claims BJP will form govt in Bengal
Siliguri (West Bengal) | April 12, 2026 11:22:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing it of corruption, appeasement politics and neglect of North Bengal, and said the BJP will form the next government in the state. ... read..


LoP Suvendu Adhikari holds roadshow in Nandigram, claims BJP will 'win nearly 177 seats' in Bengal
Nandigram (West Bengal) | April 12, 2026 11:22:20 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari, held a roadshow in Nandigram here on Sunday. ... read..


Rijiju writes to Kharge, seeks support for Women's Reservation Bill
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 11:22:13 PM IST
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday wrote to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, urging him to support the government's move to implement the Women's Reservation Bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, a constitutional amendment ai ... read..


"Left them now": AIMIM Chief Owaisi on alliance with AUJP; optimistic ahead of WB polls
Durgapur (West Bengal) | April 12, 2026 10:52:24 PM IST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has announced that his party has severed ties with the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP) led by Humayun Kabir. ... read..


"Time for Change": Piyush Goyal slams DMK government ahead of polls
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 10:52:21 PM IST
Union Minister and BJP election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Piyush Goyal, held a road show in Thanjavur on Sunday to campaign in support of the BJP candidate for the Thanjavur Assembly, Karuppu M Muruganantham, for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemb ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami inspects Dehradun route ahead of PM Modi's April 14 visit
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 12, 2026 10:52:10 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami carried out a detailed on-ground inspection from Jaswant Ground in Garhi Cantt to Maa Daat Kali Temple via road on Sunday in view of the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Dehradun on April 14, 2026, to en ... read..


BJP appoints Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as observer for Bihar Legislative Party Leader election
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 10:52:07 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the Central Observer for the election of the party's Legislative Party Leader in Bihar. ... read..


Several Karnataka Congress MLAs travel to Delhi to push for cabinet reshuffle
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 12, 2026 10:52:05 PM IST
A delegation of Congress MLAs travelled to the national capital to meet the party's high command to push for ministerial representation and to raise long-pending demands regarding a cabinet reshuffle. ... read..


DMK a failed government; people of Tamil Nadu will make Edappadi K Palaniswami CM: Piyush Goyal
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 10:22:31 PM IST
Escalating his campaign against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday called the ruling administration a "failed government" and accused it of widespread corruption as political tensions rise ahead of the assembly elec ... read..


BJP national general secy Chugh directs party leaders to solidify party structure, boost ideological commitment
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 12, 2026 10:22:30 PM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday held a meeting of its state office-bearers at its Trikuta Nagar headquarters, focusing on organisational strengthening and public outreach. ... read..


Goa CM Pramod Sawant calls for political unity to advance implementation of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
Panaji (Goa) | April 12, 2026 10:22:28 PM IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has issued a formal appeal to the leadership of political allies and opposition parties, alongside Members of Parliament, seeking a united front for the historic implementation of women's legislative representation. ... read..


Keralam: 2 arrested with MDMA in Thalassery during vehicle check; 70 grams seized
Kannur (Keralam) | April 12, 2026 9:52:15 PM IST
Two persons were arrested by the Thalassery police with the highly dangerous drug MDMA, which was being transported in a car. ... read..


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