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Threat at Nagpur RSS HQ, Letter Claims Planting of Radioactive Substance
A high-security alert has been sounded in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after an anonymous letter was sent to the Police Commissioner claiming that radioactive material has been dispersed at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Mahal and the Dr Hedgewar Smriti...
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This Time Turnout Is Expected to Reach 85-90 PC: Dilip Ghosh as Bengal 2ND Phase Polling Underway
As the second phase of the West Bengal polls is underway, BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar, Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday said that people are fully prepared to step out and exercise their right to vote. He further noted that while voter turnout in Kolkata and nearby areas...
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Bengal Polls: ECI Deploys Central Forces at Gates of Private Housing Complexes with Polling Booths
Following the instruction of the Election Commission of India (ECI) at the last moment, central forces personnel have been deployed at the entry-gates of the high-rise buildings and housing complexes where temporary polling booths have been set up this time for the second...
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PM Modi Shares Aerial Photo of Jam-packed Rally Venue in Bengal's Barrackpore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an aerial photo showing a vast gathering with packed audiences from the rally venue in West Bengal's Barrackpore, signalling high turnout ahead of his scheduled public address.In a post on X in Bengali (loosely translated to...
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HM Amit Shah Says 'Didi Is Leaving', Intensifies Attack on Trinamool in Bengal Rally
Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified his attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, claiming that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whom he referred to as "Didi", is on her way out of power.Speaking to IANS during an election rally, he said, "I don't believe...
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AAP MPS Shift to BJP Is Merger of Corruption: Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana'
The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Monday claimed that the joining of seven AAP MPs, including Raghav Chadha, into the BJP was a "merger of corruption", coming after weeks of political speculation.Slamming the move, the Thackeray camp in an editorial in the...
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TN: Heavy Security, Traffic Curbs in Place as Madurai Chithirai Festival Begins
Tight security arrangements and extensive traffic restrictions have been put in place across Madurai, Tamil Nadu, as the famed Chithirai festival commenced, with lakhs of devotees expected to throng the city for key rituals over the next three days.According to police,...
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True Strength of Nation Lies in Selfless Spirit of Service of Its Citizens, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the importance of selfless service, saying it forms the foundation of a strong and compassionate society, while urging citizens to inspire one another through acts of goodwill.In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "The...
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TN'S Pollachi Tender Coconut Exports Impacted as Freight Costs Surge amid West Asia Crisis
Tender coconut exports from Pollachi in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district have been severely disrupted over the past two months, with shipments to key international markets coming to a halt due to escalating freight charges and prolonged transit delays linked to the...
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PM Modi to Visit Sikkim Today, to Unveil Projects Worth over RS 4,000 Crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Sikkim starting Monday, during which he is scheduled to attend the closing ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the state's formation and will also unveil a series of development projects valued at over Rs...
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NIA Registers Case over Recovery of 79 Crude Bombs in Bengal
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation into a case involving the recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials in West Bengal, where the second and final phase of the Assembly polls is scheduled for April 29, officials...
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PM Modi's Praise Leaves Chimi Ongmu Bhutia Overwhelmed, Expresses Gratitude
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised entrepreneur and Lagstal Studio founder Chimi Ongmu Bhutia from Gangtok during his "Mann Ki Baat" programme, drawing an emotional response from her.Speaking to IANS, Bhutia said she was still trying to process the moment after hearing...
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Gujarat Local Body Polls: Official Turnout at 49.02 PC in Municipal Corporations, Re-poll Ordered in Surendranagar
Voter turnout in Gujarat's local body elections remained varied across different tiers, with polling conducted across the state, according to official data released by the State Election Commission.The Commission said on Sunday that the voter turnout stood at 49.02 per cent...
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Case Filed against TVK Chief Vijay over Alleged MCC Violation During Chennai Roadshow
A case has been registered against Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), for allegedly violating election norms by conducting an unauthorised roadshow in Chennai's T Nagar area, police said on Thursday.According to officials, the action was initiated following...
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Seventh Arrest in Mumbai Concert Drug Death Case; Police Uncover Wider Supply Network
In connection with the deaths of two individuals due to a suspected drug overdose at a live concert in Mumbai, the Vanrai Police Station has arrested another accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, officials said.According to the police, the latest...
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Bengal Polls: Sensitive Booths to Have Three CCTV Cameras, Others Two Each
In an attempt to keep the polling system in the forthcoming two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal under total surveillance, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to install three CCTV cameras in sensitive booths and two in non-sensitive booths.Insiders from...
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Stalin Burns Copy of Delimitation Bill, Raises Black Flag outside His Residence
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday intensified his opposition to the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise by symbolically burning a copy of the delimitation bill and raising a black flag.Leading from the front, Stalin burned the proposed delimitation bill...
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Eight Pilgrims Killed as Car Collides with Lorry in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool
At least eight people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident near Chilakaladona in Mantralayam mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district early on Thursday, officials said.The accident occurred when a Bolero vehicle carrying...
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Nitish Kumar chairs final Bihar cabinet meet; expresses gratitude to officials, leaders for support
The final meeting of the Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, concluded on Tuesday at the CM's Secretariat, marking a historic moment in the state's evolving political landscape.The meeting is being regarded as the last cabinet session of the current...
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PM Modi Receives Rousing Welcome at Roadshow in UP's Saharanpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow along the Wildlife Corridor in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district on Tuesday, just before inaugurating the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor.A large crowd gathered along the road to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister as he...
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President Murmu Pays Floral Tribute to DR Ambedkar at Gujarat's Lok Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, marking his birth anniversary during her official visit to Gujarat.President Droupadi Murmu offered flowers to the portrait of Dr Ambedkar, regarded as the architect of...
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On Ambedkar Jayanti, CM Vijayan Calls for Vigilance against Caste Bias
Marking the birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday issued a strong call to uphold the values of equality and social justice, even as Kerala grapples with troubling allegations of caste discrimination in higher education.In a message...
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Alwar: Three Killed, 33 Injured in Bus-truck Collision on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
A horrific road accident occurred early on Tuesday morning around 5:00 A.M. on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Alwar district. Three people, including the bus driver, lost their lives, while 33 passengers were injured.Of the 33 injured, 31 have been referred to...
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Nitin Gadkari Inspects Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Rest Stop in UP; Locals Thank Govt for Initiative
Ahead of the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday visited and inspected the first 'Rest-Hold Area' developed along the route in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district.Officials from the National Highways Authority of India...
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Violent Protest in J&K'S Sopore after Girl Alleges Harassment by Teacher; Police Arrest 25
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town on Tuesday arrested 25 miscreants for trying to disturb law and order in the aftermath of the suspension of a teacher and subsequent registration of a case against him after a girl student alleged harassment by him.Police said that...