Haldia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, urging voters to bring change in the upcoming assembly elections while outlining a set of six assurances under a potential BJP government. Addressing a public gathering in Haldia, a political stronghold of opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari,…
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Tezpur: A polling official on election duty was found dead on Thursday in Sonitpur district, even as voting for the state assembly elections proceeded without disruption. The deceased, identified as Deben Horo (45), had been assigned the role of second polling officer in the Naduar constituency. Officials said he was posted at a polling booth…
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New Delhi: Israel has cast doubt on Pakistan’s ability to act as a mediator in the ongoing tensions involving Iran, even as diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes. Speaking in the Indian capital, Reuven Azar made it clear that Israel does not consider Pakistan a dependable intermediary. He suggested that the United States’ engagement with…
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Panaji, April 9 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday emphasized the vital role of legislative institutions in shaping a developed India while delivering the inaugural address at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII Conference in Goa. He described Goa as a vibrant hub of tourism, culture, and artistic expression, reflecting the…
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New Delhi, April 9 2026: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Thursday received a dividend cheque of over Rs 115 crore from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited during a formal ceremony held in the national capital. The event witnessed the presence of senior…
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Los Angeles: A U.S. federal court has handed a 15-year prison sentence to Jasveen Sangha, a drug supplier accused of playing a key role in the death of Friends star Matthew Perry in 2023. The sentencing was delivered by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, who emphasized the seriousness of Sangha’s involvement in an illegal ketamine distribution…
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New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, India is moving ahead with a comprehensive plan to safeguard its ships and ensure uninterrupted energy supplies through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict in the region has severely disrupted global oil and gas movement, affecting markets from Europe to Asia. Although a ceasefire…
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New Delhi, April 9 2026: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held discussions with his Kuwaiti counterpart following the recent ceasefire declaration in the region, aiming to reinforce economic ties and ensure stability in bilateral trade. The interaction comes at a crucial time when geopolitical developments in West Asia have raised concerns over…
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New Delhi: Fresh discussions around strengthening India’s eastern borders suggest that the Border Security Force (BSF) may be leaning toward technology-led solutions rather than relying on unconventional ideas involving wildlife. Initial reports had hinted at the possibility of using animals such as crocodiles or snakes as natural deterrents in sensitive border zones. However, there is…
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New Delhi, April 9 2026: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant led a Constitution bench that firmly pushed back against the Union government’s argument that courts should not examine matters of religious faith, asserting that judicial oversight cannot be entirely excluded when constitutional values are at stake. The observations came during continued hearings in the…
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