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EC Cracks Down on Poll Malpractices in West Bengal, Seizes ₹510 Crore Worth of Cash and Freebies

New Delhi: With the second and final phase of voting in West Bengal scheduled for April 29, the Election Commission of India has intensified its crackdown on poll-related irregularities. Authorities have seized cash, liquor, narcotics, and other inducements collectively valued at over ₹510 crore, setting a new record compared to previous elections in the state.…

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom criticises Trump over Norah O’Donnell interaction in 60 Minutes interview

United States- California Governor Gavin Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, has strongly criticised President Donald Trump for his behaviour during a recent 60 Minutes interview with CBS journalist Norah O’Donnell. She accused the President of showing contempt toward a woman journalist and said such conduct reflects a wider “culture of misogyny”. The controversy stems from…

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WhatsApp Blocks 9,400 Accounts in Major Crackdown on ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams

In a significant move against online fraud, WhatsApp has revealed that it removed around 9,400 accounts linked to organised scam activities, including so-called “digital arrest” schemes and impersonation of law enforcement officials. The disclosure was made through documents submitted before the Supreme Court of India. According to the platform, the action followed a detailed investigation…

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Bengal Phase 2: Massive Backlog of Voter Appeals Raises Concerns

With the second phase of polling in West Bengal just around the corner, a massive backlog of voter appeals has sparked serious concern. Despite lakhs of citizens approaching appellate bodies to restore their names on electoral rolls, only a negligible number of cases have been addressed so far. Out of nearly 12.9 lakh appeals filed…

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Illegal Drug Racket Busted in Gurugram: FDA Seizes Narcotics, MTP Kits

Gurugram- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has busted an illegal medical store in Gurugram’s Jharsa village, recovering a large quantity of narcotic and restricted medicines during a raid conducted on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, officials raided the unlicensed shop in Sector 37 and seized 240 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, 2,250 tablets of…

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Faith in Humanity Restored: Delivery Man Guards Home After Finding Door Unlocked

New Delhi- A heartwarming incident involving a delivery worker has gone viral on Instagram, with users praising his honesty and sense of responsibility after he noticed a customer’s house door left open and chose to act. According to the video shared online, the delivery man arrived to drop off a parcel but found the main…

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Airlines on Brink? FIA Warns of Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

New Delhi- The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has raised a serious alarm over the financial health of India’s aviation sector, warning that airlines are under “extreme stress” and on the verge of shutting down due to soaring fuel costs and external geopolitical pressures. In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the…

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AIIMS Delhi Gets New Acting Director as Dr Nikhil Tandon Takes Charge

New Delhi- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has appointed Dr Nikhil Tandon as the acting director of the premier medical institute, following the exit of Dr M Srinivas. The decision comes after Dr Srinivas was appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog. According to an official statement, Dr Tandon—currently serving as professor…

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Rising Questions Over Workplace Safety: Are PoSH Mechanisms Failing Women?

Recent developments at Tata Consultancy Services’ office in Nashik—where multiple women employees have raised allegations of workplace misconduct—have once again sparked a nationwide conversation about the effectiveness of India’s safeguards against sexual harassment at work. Legal expert Geetha Ramaseshan, speaking on the issue, pointed out that while the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,…

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University Launches Year-Long Commemorative Series on 50 Years of Justice H.R. Khanna’s Landmark Dissent.

Sonipat, April 28, 2026:Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat, announces a prestigious year-long National Commemorative Series titled “50 Years of the Constitutional Dissent: Revisiting Justice H.R. Khanna’s Legacy”. This initiative marks the 50th anniversary of Justice H.R. Khanna’s landmark dissent in ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976), a defining moment during India’s Emergency that…

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