PM Modi appeals people of Tamil Nadu, Bengal to vote in large numbers
New Delhi, Apr 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the people of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to enthusiastically take part in the voting for the Assembly elections in their states. Modi especially urged the youth and women of the two states to vote in record numbers. Polling has started at all 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu while voting began for 152 assembly seats, out of the 294, in West Bengal this morning. As Tamil Nadu votes in the Assembly elections, I call upon all voters to take part enthusiastically in this sacred duty of democracy. I urge the youth and the women of Tamil Nadu in particular to come out and vote in record numbers, Modi said in a post on X. The prime minister, in another post, said, Phase 1 of the West Bengal Assembly elections takes place today. I urge all citizens to participate in this festival of democracy with full strength. I especially appeal to my young friends and to the women of West Bengal to vote in large numbers. The second phase of polling in West Bengal will be held on April 29. Counting of votes in both states, along with Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, will take place on May 4.
TYDA, Toubul played oat a 3 3 draw with Punjab FC to finish Group D winners in the AIFF U 18 Elite League Final Round while ASUFII FA ended their journey with a 3 4 loss to Zinc Football Academy in a Group C encounter At Football Stadium, Mahilpur, TYDA, who had won their two previous final round matches, led the first half 2 1 but Punjab FC fought back competitively to salvage a 3 3 draw and finish group runners up this evening Mangte Stevin Kom put TYDA ahead after 10 minutes but Punjab FC drew level in the 16th minute with Masud Ali finding the equaliser TYDA pressed on to retain the lead and eventually found the lead as Punjab FC's Manmeet Singh Randhawa conceded an own goal in the 17th minute Punjab FC restored the parity after the restart with Aviraj Singh Kapur making the most of a penalty kick in the 54th minute but substitute Thongam Anish helped TYDA earn the lead again with a fine goal in the 57th minute Aviraj Singh Kapur, however, made sure that Punjab FC remained in contention by scoring the equaliser yet again in the 63rd minute The two sides fought hard to find the difference as the winner would finish table toppers but defence emerged on top to deny any changes in the scoreline With the result, TYDA who enjoyed better difference and goal count secured the top spot and Punjab FC finished runners up Elsewhere at Ramsar Sahib Sports Stadium, Paddi Sura, 10 man ASUFII FA suffered 3 4 loss to Zinc Football Academy despite Wangkheirakpam John's hattrick to finish third in the Group C table ASUFII FA's Suziilo Mao fumbled in the early exchange to concede an own goal and put Zinc FA ahead after 5 minutes Zinc FA fur ther extended their lead through Sahil Meena in the 11th minute before ASUFII FA made an unexpected return and enjoyed a 3 2 lead with Wangkheirakpam John scoring three goals back to back in the 17th, 33rd and 39th minutes Zinc FA did not lose hope and restored the parity with Himanshu scoring the equaliser in the 44th minute With the second place finish in the sight, the two sides fought tooth and nail to find the lead after the restart and it were Zinc Football Academy, Punjab who went ahead after 75 minutes as Md Muzakir, who came off the bench in the 67th minute, produced a fine shot and beat ASUFII FA's Kozhovei Theophilus ASUFII FA's comeback hopes got further diminished with forward Ringkhon Khaidem, who subbed in for Lamminthang Kipgen in the 73rd minute, picking up a straight red in the 84th minute Zinc FA who had numerical superiority then held on to their lead to see out the game 4 3 and secured the Group C runners up spot on 5 points from 1 win and 2 draws behind Reliance Foundation Young Champs who secured 2 wins and 1 draw in the group competition B Classic FA, Football 4 Change Academy reach quarters B br br Yesterday, Classic FA and Football 4 Change Academy reached quarterfinals by making top two finishes in the final round group competition Classic FA made a second place finish with 5 points from one win and two draws in the Group B competition They finished group runners up courtesy of a narrow 1 0 win over Gokulam Kerala FC Kshetrimayum Langamba Singh scored the decisive goal in the 24th minute in an evening encounter at Football Stadium Mahilpur to see Classic FA through to the quarterfinals Jamshedpur FC played out a 2 2 draw with Mohun Bagan earlier in the day to amass 5 points and eventually finished group winners with superior goal count with respect to Classic FA 6 4 Meanwhile at Ramsar Sahib Sports Stadium, Paddi Sura, Football 4 Change Academy crushed Sudeva Delhi FC 5 0 for the second win in three final round matches to finish Group A winners and qualify for the quarterfinals They came out all guns blazing and sealed the victory riding on a goal each from Kishor Tiwari 18' , Suantak Lunsanglian Vaiphei 38' , Kakai Kipgen 52' , Chonminngam Khongsai 68' and Lalchhanchhuaha 73' Classic FA will now play Football 4 Change Academy in a quarterfinal clash tomorrow April 23 at Ramsar Sahib Sports Stadium, Paddi Sura from 7 30 am Group B winners Jamshedpur FC on the other hand will take on Group A runners up Bengaluru FC in the second quarterfinal match from 4 30 pm at the same venue Source The Sangai Express
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State capex hits 2.7% of GDP under SASCI scheme: Report
The SASCI scheme has boosted state capital spending to 2.7% of GDP. However, utilization of central loans for capital expenditure is uneven across states. Some states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra show strong uptake, while others like Kerala and Telangana lag. This divergence is attributed to fiscal constraints and structural differences.
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Over 1,000 Crore Seized in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Elections, Reports Election Commission
New Delhi, April 23: The Election Commission of India has reported that over 1,000 crore has been seized in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal during the 2026 assembly elections. The Commission announced the election schedule for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal on March 15, 2026. Following this, strict adherence to the Model ... Read more Over 1,000 Crore Seized in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Elections, Reports Election Commission
The guidelines outline detailed procedures to be followed in the case involving unidentified bodies, bodies that have been identified but not claimed, disputed identifications, and situations where only body parts have been recovered
Man held with 62 kg of suspected ganja
Labourers from Assam, West Bengal in Kerala leave en masse to vote after SIR concerns
Hotel, hospitality and real estate sectors in Kerala have been hit
SHRC directs Kochi Corporation to cover open stretch of canal near Convent Junction
The Corporation secretary has been asked to inform the Commission of the action taken within three weeks
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Bring in law to regulate use of mobile phone by children: panel
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Kerala fireworks accident: A wait that never ended
Many people searching for their relatives after the Mundathikode fireworks blast are getting their DNA samples taken at the Government Medical College Hospital, Thrissur
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IUML denies media reports against FathimaThahiliya
Police nab five with suspected synthetic drug in Kozhikode
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One identified, the other still missing after Mundathikode blast
24 inverted pots on heads mark Plachimada struggle anniversary
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Department institutes high-level probe into purported stock discrepancies involving two ration shops in Edamalakkudy in Idukki
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Free software enthusiast from Kerala elected Debian Project Leader
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Nithin Rajs death: Youth Congress march to Anjarakandy Kannur Dental College turns violent
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Malayalam blockbuster Aadu 3 starring Jayasurya locks OTT release date
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My full support to anyone who kills Prakash Raj, claims Ranga Reddy BJP leader
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ranga Reddy UrbanDistrictPresident, Vanipally Srinivas Reddy, declared full support to anyone who murders prominent actor Prakash Raj after the latters comments at a Kerala literary festival on Hindu gods and mythological stories went viral. During a press conference in Karmanghat on Wednesday, April 22, the BJP leader expressed anger at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Keralas farm sector reports losses arising from scorching summer heat
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Kerala fireworks accident: Decision on Thrissur Pooram after Cabinet meet, says Devaswom Minister
Vasavan says meeting involving Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady Devaswoms, which organise the festival, along with the district administration and officials concerned, will be held on Thursday, as permitted by Kerala High Court
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Kerala Lottery Dhanalekshmi DL-49 result for April 22, 2026, has been announced after the live draw at 3:00 PM. Ticket holders can now check the first prize of Rs 1 crore, second prize of Rs 30 lakh, third prize of Rs 5 lakh, and the complete list of winners. Verify results with the official Kerala Government Gazette.
Kerala Factory Blast: Probe Team Formed, Rs 14-Lakh Aid Announced
Thirteen people died in Kerala's Mundathikode fireworks explosion with 15 injured undergoing treatment.
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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
Kerala fireworks accident: Special team to probe cause of explosionin Thrissur that killed 13
State Police Chief to hold high-level meeting with police, Revenue, Fire and Rescue Services departments, and Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation officials in Thrissur after visiting accident site
Keralam Govt Declares Thrissur Fireworks Blast State-Specific Disaster
Keralam Revenue Minister K Rajan said that it was also decided to provide a financial assistance of Rs 14 lakh to the dependents of those who died in the blast.
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Cabinet directs State Disaster Management Authority to declare blast at Mundathikode as a State-specific disaster; Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, a single-member judicial commission, in charge of inquiry
Thrissur fireworks unit blast: Kerala CMO says three more bodies identified
The CMO said emergency workers have recovered several charred body parts from in and around the blast site. The district authorities will send them for DNA profiling to identify the victims.Two accident victims discharged after treatment
Kerala fireworks accident: 9 victims identified; fireworks-free Thrissur Pooram under consideration
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Tragic Explosion in Thrissur Claims 13 Lives, Central Minister Visits Site
Thrissur, April 22: A devastating incident in Mundathikode, Thrissur district of Kerala, has resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals, with many others injured. On Wednesday morning, forensic teams, dog squads, and fire rescue units launched operations at the scene. Central Minister Suresh Gopi and Keralas Revenue Minister K. Rajan visited the site to assess ... Read more Tragic Explosion in Thrissur Claims 13 Lives, Central Minister Visits Site
Forensic experts examining the blast site. Union Minister says more clarity is expected after detailed analysis
Valparai accident: Death toll increases to 10
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Kerala HC stays dry day order near Tamil Nadu border ahead of Assembly elections
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President Murmu condoles loss of lives in Kerala fireworks unit blast
NEW DELHI, Apr 21: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives due to an explosion at a fireworks unit in Kerala and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. At least 13 people died, and many others suffered burn injuries following a blast at the fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathicode in Thrissur district of Kerala on Tuesday, officials said. Saddened to learn about the loss of lives due to an explosion at a fireworks unit in [] The post President Murmu condoles loss of lives in Kerala fireworks unit blast appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pineapple farmers in Kerala feel the heat as prices plummet
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Keralas agriculture sector reels under severe rain deficit
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Implementation of guidelines could have averted Thrissur fireworks accident, experts say
The P.S. Gopinathan Commission, which probed the Puttingal tragedy, had suggested extensive safety measures, including a risk assessment exercise by the District Disaster Management Authority at least a fortnight in advance and necessary arrangements for disaster management
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Summer showers bring relief to residents in Kerala; heat, humid weather to continue
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Tragic Blast at Kerala Fireworks Factory Claims 12 Lives
Thrissur, April 21: A devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in Thrissur, Kerala, has resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals, with many others injured. President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan have expressed their deep sorrow over this tragic incident. President Murmu took to social media platform X to convey her ... Read more Tragic Blast at Kerala Fireworks Factory Claims 12 Lives
Minimum marks: learning support classes begin amid confusion in Kerala
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Tragic Blast at Fireworks Factory in Kerala Claims Lives, PM Modi Announces Compensation
New Delhi, April 21: A devastating explosion occurred on Tuesday at a fireworks manufacturing unit in the Mundathikode area of Thrissur district, Kerala. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 12 lives, with several others sustaining injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the event and announced compensation for the victims. Chief ... Read more Tragic Blast at Fireworks Factory in Kerala Claims Lives, PM Modi Announces Compensation
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