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West Bengal Assembly elections 2026: Voting begins across 152 seats in first phase

More than 44,000 polling booths set up across 152 constituencies

23 Apr 2026 7:48 am
West Bengal Elections Phase 1 2026 LIVE: Voting begins at 7 am for 152 seats

West Bengal Assembly Election Phase I LIVE Updates: Find here all the live updates for the West Bengal Elections Phase 1 here.

23 Apr 2026 6:54 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Live: Polling begins at 7 am for 234 constituencies

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting LIVE: Tamil Nadu goes to the polls in a single-phase Assembly election, marking a closely watched three-cornered contest between DMK, AIADMK and TVK across 234 seats, with counting scheduled for May 4, 2026.

23 Apr 2026 6:44 am
Hotel chains plan expansion in Kashmir, optimistic of tourism revival

Domestic leisure travel and group business, including meeting, conference and social events, are leading this recovery, supported by government-led initiatives to promote the region

22 Apr 2026 8:26 pm
5.73 crore voters set for one of TNs most unpredictable elections

TVK entry turns DMK-AIADMK rivalry into triangular fight as ECI readies massive deployment for single-phase voting

22 Apr 2026 7:16 pm
Pahalgam attack anniversary: Security tightened across Kashmir as tourists return

Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed at important places, including tourist resorts, across Kashmir on the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack

22 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
Kerala govt declares Thrissur fireworks blast state-specific disaster

The injured will be given the amount allowed under the SDRF and in addition, 2 lakh will be provided as emergency financial assistance from the CMDRF

22 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
EC intervention sought in alleged online political campaign by TVK

In separate complaints, they claimed that the TVK was planning to carry out a large-scale online political campaign on April 22 during the silent period enforced by the ECI

22 Apr 2026 1:36 pm
Delhi to upgrade 376 ICT labs, add 31 digital labs in govt schools under Samagra Shiksha

The initiative aims to enhance digital literacy, improve subject learning, and equip students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills

22 Apr 2026 8:28 am
Telangana bus strike: TGRTC staff launch indefinite protest, commuters affected

The protest follows failed talks with the government over key demands, including a merger with the state government, pay revision, and improved benefits.

22 Apr 2026 8:26 am
Pune IT company under scanner as minister calls for probe into rest room misuse

The move follows complaints that certain groups were using male resting rooms for religious activities, restricting access to other employees

22 Apr 2026 8:26 am
FSSAI seeks report from Gujarat authorities regarding suspected mass food poisoning

The case pertains to a large number of people becoming ill soon after eating dinner at a wedding feast in Gujarats Dahod district on Monday

21 Apr 2026 9:16 pm
BEML wins major 590 crore order from Defence Ministry for T-72 and T-90 tank trawls

The advanced mine trawls have been indigenously designed and developed in collaboration with the DRDO, specifically its R&D Engineers unit based in Pune

21 Apr 2026 8:46 pm
Telanganamoots jointworking group with Norway to attract investments

This was proposed by Telangana Minister for IT & Industries, D Sridhar Babu in a meeting with a Norwegian delegation led by May-Elin-Stener, theNorwegian Ambassador to India, in the Secretariat here on Tuesday.

21 Apr 2026 7:28 pm
Tamil Nadu under DMK: Rich but indebted

The debt to GSDP ratio has been at elevated levels over the last five years. This ratio had been well under the FRBM mandate of 25 per cent, prior to 2020

21 Apr 2026 5:27 pm
India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation

More than 275,000 Indian troops have served under the UN flag since 1948

21 Apr 2026 9:31 am
PM Modi to inaugurate India's 1st greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochem complex in Rajasthan

This landmark project, with an investment of more than 79,450 crore, represents a significant milestone in India's energy and petrochemical sector, an official statement said

20 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
ED raids sons of Karnataka MLA NA Haris in crypto money laundering case

The searches include premises linked to Karnataka MLA N A Haris sons, who are alleged to be beneficiaries of the proceeds of crime.

20 Apr 2026 11:59 am
Karnataka calls for a special cabinet meeting on April 24 to discuss SC internal reservation

Sources added that there are over 2.5 lakh vacancies in the state and without finalising the internal reservation, the posts cannot be filled

20 Apr 2026 10:59 am
Odisha rail projects worth 90,000 crore underway, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

With record budget allocation, station redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Scheme and plans to connect all districts, Indian Railways aims to boost passenger amenities, freight capacity and regional economic growth.

20 Apr 2026 8:11 am
Prime Minister to inaugurate Ganga expressway on April 29

The expressway will directly benefit 12 major districts in Uttar Pradesh

19 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
Delhis air quality declines to poor

The air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category at 9 am, with an Air Quality Index reading of 238, the Central Pollution Control Board data showed

19 Apr 2026 10:04 am
We will remove all obstacles in the way of womens reservation, I promise, says PM Modi

Modi also launched a sharp attack on Opposition parties, accusing them of opposing the bill and undermining womens empowerment.

18 Apr 2026 9:40 pm
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan undergoes surgical procedure

He has been asked to rest for 710 days, with longer recovery care recommended.

18 Apr 2026 8:46 pm
Morbis ceramic industry restarts on expensive PNG; units raise prices by 40%

While supply constraints appear to have eased, pricing remains a major pain point for manufacturers

18 Apr 2026 6:20 pm
Cabinet approves two rail multitracking projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, expanding network by 601 km

Aligned with the PM Gati Shakti plan, the projects aim to improve connectivity, boost freight movement, support industrial growth, and reduce logistics costs while cutting carbon emissions.

18 Apr 2026 4:41 pm
Telangana CM seeks Bayyaram steel plant, EV battery hub from Centre

During meetings in New Delhi, Revanth Reddy highlighted the projects as key to addressing steel demand, boosting industrial growth, and supporting the Telangana Rising 2047 vision

18 Apr 2026 4:25 pm
Andhra CM announces 40,000 per acre lease under Amaravati Phase II land pooling

Over 34,983 acres have been pooled from more than 31,000 farmers so far, with plans to expand further to support infrastructure projects like roads, railways, and a sports city

18 Apr 2026 4:01 pm
Chandrababu Naidu calls womens reservation bill defeat unpardonable crime

Addressing an NDA rally, he accused the Congress of blocking the bill for political reasons and undermining womens confidence

18 Apr 2026 3:55 pm
Womens reservation bill row: BJP, opposition clash as amendment fails

While the government accused the Opposition of betraying women, opposition parties argued they support reservation but oppose linking it with delimitation

18 Apr 2026 3:41 pm
VP to meet Sri Lankan top leadership, expand outreach to Indian-origin Tamil community: High Commissioner Jha

He is expected to address and engage with nearly 1.5 million Indian-origin Tamils living in Sri Lanka

18 Apr 2026 3:06 pm
Womens reservation bill defeated in Lok Sabha

Government fails to secure the two-third majority required to pass the law

17 Apr 2026 10:01 pm
Delhi CM flags scrappage; fitness at core of 4,000-cr EV policy push

CM Rekha Gupta calls for dealers to aid clean mobility push as draft policy mandates electric two- and three-wheelers from 2027-28 and links incentives to old vehicle scrapping

17 Apr 2026 9:43 pm
Telangana plans to set up EV charging stations in PPP mode across State

This dashboard wouldserve as a key tool for planning, monitoring progress and transparency in the establishment of EV centres, Rao added.

17 Apr 2026 8:06 pm
Andhra Pradesh secures 40,887 crore for developing Amaravati, eyes additional funding

There is no shortage of funds, but the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority still needs to secure about 43,000 crore

17 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
National Human Rights Commission calls for action taken report on TCS Nashik case

The human rights body asked for the report within seven days with details like the names of the accused in the registered FIRs

17 Apr 2026 8:03 pm
A vote for Udhayanidhi is a vote for Tamil Nadu, says Kamal Haasan

When it comes to Tamil Nadus sports ecosystem, one only thinks of Udhayanidhi, and it is our responsibility to make him win, he told supporters

17 Apr 2026 7:34 pm
17 Apr 2026 6:20 pm
Zen Tech gets licence for manufacturing cannons

The licence, under the Arms Act, 1959, authorises the Company to manufacture 12.7mm, 23mm, 30mm, and 40mm cannons, Zen Technologies said in a statement to media on Friday.

17 Apr 2026 6:15 pm
Army leadership pushes indigenous production amid supply chain disruptions

The high-level gathering featured detailed deliberations on the evolving geopolitical landscape and emerging global, regional and internal security challenges

17 Apr 2026 5:08 pm
How can govt move amendments to women law before notifying principal Act: Oppn in LS

Opposition members seek clarification from law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in Lok Sabha

17 Apr 2026 2:18 pm
Bengal phase I polls: 23% candidates face criminal cases; 21% are crorepatis

Among major parties, the highest proportion of candidates with criminal cases was found in the BJP, in which 106 out of 152 candidates (70%) have declared such cases

17 Apr 2026 9:45 am
GRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality slips into 'poor'

The AQI of Delhi has been showing an increasing trend owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions and recorded as 226 (Poor Category) today

17 Apr 2026 9:30 am
Udhayanidhi, DMK candidates clad in black shirts, burn copy of Delimitation Bill in protest

Tamil Nadu will not remain a mute spectator to the central government's attempt to strip away our rights, says Udhayanidhi

16 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
INDIA bloc must plan response to Constitution Amendment Bill together: J-K CM

they can say that delimitation will benefit us. However, under that delimitation, attempts were made to benefit a single party or its supporters, says Omar Abdullah

15 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
India to defend its case in the US Section 301 probes this week

New Delhi is of the view that USTR investigations into excess capacity and forced labour lack factual basis; government and industry to submit formal rebuttals by April 15 deadline

12 Apr 2026 8:03 pm
Anant Ambani marks 31st birthday with donations to temples and social causes in Gujarat

These include donations to major temples such as Dwarka, Somnath Temple and Ambaji Temple, along with support for education, healthcare and rural welfare.

10 Apr 2026 8:06 am
Commercial LPG at 500/kg jars Pune belt as Maharashtra govt asserts supply is stable

Sharp spike in Talegaon, Chakan and Pimpri-Chinchwad hits small units and migrant workers; government claims adequate supply while locals report black marketing and production cuts

7 Apr 2026 7:02 pm
Kerala on razors edge as LDF-UDF fight goes down to the wire

Campaign ends with LDF pitting organisation muscle against UDF, which is seeking to harvest voter fatigue after a decade of Left rule

7 Apr 2026 4:02 pm
India's March fuel consumption rises, LPG sales drop

The country is facing its worst LPG supply crisis in decades due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war with Iran

7 Apr 2026 10:01 am