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LIVE: Assam Heads to Polls today as Congress Looks to Reclaim State

In total, more than 2.5 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in this election, with 722 candidates contesting

Assam election 2026 LIVE: Assam votes today in high-stakes polls; BJP eyes third term as Congress-led alliance mounts challenge

Polling will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. across 31,490 polling stations in 35 districts.

Kerala election 2026 LIVE updates: Polling to commence in 140 constituencies

Over 2.7 crore voters will go to polls across the State, where the elections will be held in a single phase for all 140 constituencies and 883 ca

Morning Digest: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry to vote in high-stakes polls today; Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Puducherry election 2026 LIVE: More than 9 lakh voters to decide fate of 294 candidates today

As many as 2,791 policemen and personnel from 30 companies of Central Armed Police Forces are being utilised for security

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: Assam, Kerala and Puducherry go to polls in a single phase today

A key contest among the bypolls is for the Baramati seat which fell vacant after elected MLA and Maharashtra's deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar d

India urges Iran to speed up oil cargo shipments amid ceasefire window

While the ceasefire may hold for now, a return to normal oil trade could take at least three months due to multiple hurdles, including slow vesse

North Korea Says Latest Tests Used Cluster-Bomb Warhead Missiles

The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea's military said it detected North Korea firing multiple missiles from an east

Fire dance horror: Performer engulfed in flames during zoo fire show; jumps into river to escape blaze

A fire dance performance at a wildlife park in Nantong, China, turned into a frightening incident when a dancers outfit caught fire mid-show. She

Fortofino honours women on World Diamond Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8 : On the occasion of World Diamond Day, Fortofino, an exclusive natural diamond jewellery brand by Silverlin

J&K Bank renews tie-up with Bajaj Life Insurance for 3 years

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 8: J&K Bank has renewed its corporate agency agreement with Bajaj Life Insurance Company for another three

J&K Bank installs two new ATMs in Kulgam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 8: Jammu & Kashmir Bank today commissioned two new ATMs in Kulgam district at Aharbal and Chowgam to enhanc

Impressive: Nuke Watchdog Praises India's Nuclear Milestone At Kalpakkam

The landmark step marks a significant advancement in the country's indigenous nuclear programme and its pursuit of long-term energy sustainabilit

Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes, Iran closes strait again

The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track

Mumbai Dismantles 1,200 Illegal Structures on Government Land

Mumbai, April 9: The Municipal Corporation of Mumbai has demolished approximately 1,200 illegal shanties built on government land in the Ananbhau

KMT Chairperson Pays Tribute at Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum in Nanjing

Beijing, April 9: Chang Li-wen, the chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a delegation to pay tribute at the Sun Yat-sen Mausole

Omars morning jog sparks fitness buzz among locals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday went jogging along the streets of Bishnah, a border villag

Focus Must Remain on Preparedness: Rajnath Chairs High-Level Review Meeting

NEW DELHI, April 8: The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Wednesday reviewed Indias preparedness

Pakistan Cuts Petrol Levy Despite IMF Regulations: Report

New Delhi, April 9: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to remove subsidies on diesel, as providing fuel below market prices

IPL 2026: Gill, Sundar, and Buttler Shine as GT Sets 211-Run Target for DC

New Delhi, April 9: In the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Gujarat Titans (GT) set a formidable target of 211 runs against De

Together, let us empower our Nari Shakti!

Narendra Modi In the coming days, India will be immersed in a festive season, with celebrations taking place across the length and breadth of the

Mehbooba Mufti Highlights Pakistans Role in US-Iran Ceasefire

Srinagar, April 9: Mehbooba Mufti, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Farooq Abdullah, head of the National Conference, have r

MP Govt Set In Motion Process To Implement UCC, Special Session Of House May Be Convened To Pass Bill

The state home department has been directed by chief minister Mohan Yadav to prepare the UCC draft bill for its approval by his cabinet, sources

Indian Government Cuts Landing and Parking Fees for Airlines by 25%

New Delhi, April 9: In a significant move to support domestic airlines amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia and the rising global prices of aviat

NDA Is Now New Delhi Alliance: Trichy Siva

Speaking to media persons at the DMK headquarters on Wednesday, Siva said that convening the Parliament during election time was a cheap trick an

Police Bust Interstate Mobile Theft Gang in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, April 9: The Ahmedabad police have successfully dismantled a notorious interstate gang involved in mobile phone theft. Two suspects we

Indias Oil Lifeline: Why Sea Power Matters

Robin S. Mehta, DS Sodhi sodhidalbir7777@gmail.com National strength in the 21st century is not measured by territory alone. It is measured by th

Tej Pratap Yadav Critiques Bihars Liquor Ban Amid Tragic Incident

Patna, April 9: Tej Pratap Yadav, the national president of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD), has openly criticized the liquor ban policy in Bihar

Ensuring Zero Casualty in PDD

Bashir Ahmad Dar darbashir@gmail.com The organisers and participants of Lineman Diwas on 7th March, 2026 in Jammu deserve appreciation and congra

Maharashtra Labour Dept. Moves To Regulate Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit Hiring

The government is also considering a unified registration system, social security benefits, grievance-redress mechanisms, stricter audits and enh

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Mandatory Vegetarianism if BJP Wins in Bengal

Kolkata, April 9: The upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal pose a significant challenge not only for the Trinamool Congress but also for th

Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes

Iran again closes Strait of Hormuz TEHRAN, Apr 8: The United States demanded today that Iran immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the Is

MP/ Question In BCA Exam Triggers Protest By Hindu Bodies, MP University Orders Probe

The university authorities on Wednesday ordered a probe into it as the issue has threatened to snowball into a major controversy.

LG sacks two more employees for links with terror outfits

Drive to root-out terrorists from Govt machinery Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: As part of his zero-tolerance terror policy, Lieutenant Go

Omar calls upon civil society to contribute towards making J&K drug-free

Fight cant be won by Govt alone Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for a collective re

Indian Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh Attends Deck Reception on INS Sandhyak in Yangon

Yangon, April 9: Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, participated in a deck reception aboard the Indian Navys sur

Army chief visits HAL, takes sortie in LCH Prachand

NEW DELHI, Apr 8: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday visited state-run defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bengaluru, and als

Iran-US ceasefire welcome, war no solution: Farooq

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Apr 8: National Conference president and former Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah, today welcomed the ceasefire between th

CS sets ball rolling for identification of AAY beneficiaries for 200 units free electricity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has initiated the process for identification of eligible beneficiaries un

Cabinet clears draft bills for womens reservation

LS seats may go up to 816 NEW DELHI, Apr 8: The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared today the draft bills which seek to implement the Womens

CM reviews measures for conservation, adaptive reuse of heritage assets

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting on Heritage Promotion and Cultural Tourism in Jammu &

Security measures will breed insecurity: UN special envoy highlights need for peace at Jamia event

NEW DELHI, April 8 : Peace must be prioritised over security-centric approaches as lasting security can only come through peace, United Nations A

Sukhu announces increase in number of PG seats across Himachal Pradesh medical colleges

SHIMLA, Apr 8 : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said postgraduate seats will be increased in all medical coll

NITI Aayog for OGG to boost J&Ks horticulture sector

NEW DELHI, Apr 8: Government think tank NITI Aayog today pitched for Operation Golden Greens (OGG) a project for the horticultural sectors trans

National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000 km secure communication milestone within 3 years: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 8 : Under the National Quantum Mission, a 1,000-km quantum communication network-one of the longest in the

Sanitation workers appointed as BLOs for pre-SIR exercise in Hyderabad

Hyderabad's old city residents seeking voter list assistance encountered sanitation workers instead of trained officials. These workers, appointe

Pakistan Getting Ceasefire Credit Modi Governments Biggest Failure: Raut

In a post on X, Raut said that Pakistan had sent a message of peace to the world by helping stop the conflict.

Tej Pratap Yadav Urges Tejashwi to Protect Bihars Image

Patna, April 9: Tej Pratap Yadav, the president of Jan Shakti Janata Dal, has responded to remarks made by his younger brother and RJD leader Tej

West Asia conflict deals a double whammy to Indias farm sector: pre-harvest cost pressures, post-harvest shipping delays

Supply shocks, export disruptions, and labour shortages caused by the Iran war are beginning to strain Indias agriculture despite ample foodgrain

Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes BJP Amid Khera Controversy

New Delhi, April 9: The controversy surrounding Congress leader Pawan Kheras accusations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas family

Logic may not be the right tool to examine faith and belief systems, says Supreme Court

Nine-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant continues hearing on Sabarimala entry issue

No Muslim name finds place in BJP's Bengal list

The BJP has not nominated any Muslim candidates in the Bengal elections, a departure from previous polls despite a significant Muslim membership.

Status quo stance reflects prudent, calibrated approach: Setty

With growth projected at 6.9% for FY27 and inflation expected to remain within the target band, the policy underscores stability while leveraging

India Plays Key Role in US-Iran Ceasefire, Says BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj

Lucknow, April 9: BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj highlighted Indias significant role in the recent two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

CM Stalin Wonders If India Was Sliding Towards Dictatorship

Raising a series of questions on the delimitation process to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, Stalin, in his X message, asked why the U

Sakeena interacts with visiting Parliamentary Standing Committee

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 8: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today interacted with

Dogra Educational Trust signs MoU with Chanakya IAS Academy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: Reaffirming its commitment to holistic, value-based and career-oriented education, Dogra Educational

MIER College of Education holds Workshop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: MIER College of Education, through its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), successfully conducted a wor

Northern Army Commander reviews operational preparedness in Dah Division

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 8: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, visited Dah Division today and reviewed the opera

Apricot Blossom Festival begins in Ladakh

Tsewang Rigzin KARGIL, Apr 8: The annual Apricot Blossom Festival began in Ladakh with its inauguration at Garkone village in the Kargil district

GPSC Recruitment Alert: Apply for 20 Accounts Officer Positions by April 21

Gandhinagar, April 9: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially announced the recruitment of 20 Accounts Officer (Class-2) posi

DIG U-R Range meets Northern Army Commander, discusses security coordination

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 8: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Udhampur-Reasi (U-R) Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma today held an in

Heavy rains, soaring coal prices hit brick kiln industry in Jammu: BKOA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: The Brick Kiln Owners Association (BKOA), Jammu, has expressed grave concern over the worsening condition o

Major Treasury Scam Uncovered in Jharkhand: Millions in Fraudulent Withdrawals Prompt Statewide Investigation

Ranchi, April 9: A significant case of fraudulent withdrawals amounting to millions has emerged from two different treasuries in Jharkhand. Follo

BJP Worker Found Dead in Haldia Ahead of Modis Rally

Kolkata, April 9: A shocking incident has emerged from Haldia in East Midnapore district, West Bengal, where the body of a Bharatiya Janata Party

NCP (SP) Suffers Setback As Ghatge Returns To BJP

BJP State President Ravindra Chavan welcomed Ghatge into the party. Speaking on this occasion, Chavan stated that the induction of Ghatge would f

CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Congress for Its Historical Failures Towards Farmers

Jabalpur, April 9: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has responded to Congresss criticisms regarding farmers issues. He stated that the C

After SIR, number of voters in Mamata Banerjee's seat down 25%

Bhowanipore constituency, the high-profile seat of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, has seen its electorate shrink by nearly 25% after electoral roll r

Bridgerton Season 5 adds three new cast members as Francescas story takes center stage

Bridgerton Season 5 continues Netflixs popular Regency-era drama with new recurring guest stars joining the cast. Tega Alexander, Jacqueline Boat

Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks on Election Commission Criticized by BJP Leader Pankaj Chaudhary

Lucknow, April 9: Pankaj Chaudhary, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has responded sharply to comments made by Akhilesh Y

Pawan Khera seeks bail from Telangana high court in Himanta Sarma case

Congress leader Pawan Khera has sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court. This follows a case filed by Guwahati police concerning h

Kadambari Jethwani Welcomes Womens Reservation Bill as Historic Step for India

Noida, April 9: Bollywood and South Indian film actress Kadambari Jethwani has warmly welcomed the central governments Womens Reservation Bill. S

U.S. court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

Anthropic alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overstepped his authority when he designated the company a national security supply-chain r

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Takes Flight in Indigenous Prachand Helicopter

New Delhi, April 9: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi embarked on a significant flight aboard the indigenous Prachand helicopter on Wedne

Artemis II crew photo reveal how climate has changed

A new Earthset image has been captured by the crew of Artemis II, 58 years since the iconic Earthrise photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 8. O

Bihars Government to Inspect Quality of Rural Roads and Bridges with 82 Officials

Patna, April 9: Bihar has faced criticism due to the poor condition of its bridges and roads. In response, the government has initiated a plan to

IGoM reviews preparedness amid West Asia developments, ensures energy, food security

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says government is ensuring uninterrupted availability of LPG, petrol, diesel and fertilizers, while maintaining s

1979 batch alumni of the Jail Road Boys Higher Secondary School, Shillong, pose for a group photo

1979 batch alumni of the Jail Road Boys Higher Secondary School, Shillong, pose for a group photo during a grand reunion on the school premises o

HITO urges trucker associations to resolve dispute over coke transport

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, April 8: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO), South West Khasi Hills, has expressed conc

Government clears bills to amend quota law for women

The government has approved draft bills to amend the women's reservation law, aiming for 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2

Ri-Bhoi bans waste dumping in rivers, along National Highways

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 8: The Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi has prohibited the dumping of garbage and waste in rivers, streams, d

Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Urges Departments to Set Action Plans and Goals

Bhopal, April 9: In a bid to accelerate development in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Secretary Anurag Jain convened a meeting with department heads. He i

ESI Scheme to cover all districts from April 2026

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 8: The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), North East Zone, on Wednesday announced that the Employees S

ST Hasan Calls for Ban on Hate-Mongering Organizations

Mumbai, April 9: ST Hasan, a leader of the Samajwadi Party, has called for a ban on organizations that spread hate. His remarks come in the wake

KKR vs LSG: Narens Return Confirmed, Varuns Participation Uncertain

Kolkata, April 9: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) received a significant boost ahead of their 15th match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026

PM Modi to Visit Maa Dat Kali Temple Ahead of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Inauguration

Dehradun, April 9: Preparations are underway for a grand event marking the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. Prime Minister Narendra

L-G Saxena launches Ladakh Tourism, Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition portals

Excelsior Correspondent Leh, April 8: In a bid to strengthen Ladakhs tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, the Lieutenant Govern

Retired Government Official Arrested for Wifes Murder in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, April 9: A retired government official has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife with a knife at their residence in Swastik

BJP Leader Gaurav Vallabh Predicts Congress Will Face Major Setback in Assam and West Bengal Elections

New Delhi, April 9: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has launched a sharp attack on opposition parties regarding the upcoming assembly elections in Assa

Sabarimala PIL was entertained in 2006, but would have been dismissed now: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the misuse of Public Interest Litigation for personal agendas, suggesting it would have dismissed a PIL