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Cash, liquor, narcotics worth over ₹274 cr seized in Bengal ahead of polls

The elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4

War has hit all nations, but India managed it well: PM Narendra Modi

Modi said India's decision to join the Pax Silica initiative aims to strengthen the supply of critical minerals

India moves closer to being Maoist-free, Amit Shah lists govt's steps

35 'most-affected' districts in 2014 down to zero; only 2 remain: Shah

BJP MP's CIA claim on Biju Patnaik sparks outrage across Odisha

Remarks linking Biju Patnaik to CIA role during 1962 war draw sharp backlash, with leaders across parties defending his legacy and calling the claims baseless

Nitish Kumar's 20 years and Bihar's growth story: A look at his legacy

After 20 years in power, Nitish Kumar leaves behind a legacy of governance reforms and social empowerment, even as questions linger over Bihar's industrial growth

Infra push meets fiscal reality in Assam ahead of Assembly elections

Development, fiscal stress and identity issues dominate Assam polls, as parties battle over growth claims and governance ahead of elections

How West Asia conflict is shaping upcoming state election narratives

From LPG shortages to NRI voter concerns, the West Asia conflict is reshaping campaign strategies and narratives in key state elections

Nepal police arrest former energy minister Khadka in money laundering case

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took Khadka into custody on Sunday morning, The Himalayan quoted CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha as saying

Atrocities against Dalits, Adivasis have intensified in Gujarat: Rahul

The leader of opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha also expressed solidarity with the victims of the 2016 Una flogging case and vowed to continue to amplify their voices until justice is served

Two EC officials relieved of poll duties over BJP seal issue in Kerala

The decision was taken following an inquiry into the incident conducted by Additional CEO P B Nooh, IAS, a statement from EC said

Nepal's new PM Balendra 'Balen' Shah a man of many firsts, takes oath

The 35-year-old is also the first person from the Madhes region to become the 47th prime minister of the nation

Govt planning 'special session' to amend women quota Act: Opposition

Cabinet skips Women's Reservation Act amendment as Opposition alleges a special Parliament session plan, raising concerns over census, delimitation, and Lok Sabha expansion

Congress gets final eviction notices for Akbar Road, Raisina Road offices

The party faces eviction of its old party office, which it has held since 1978, as this is the final notice sent by the estate department

Nitish Kumar, 75, re-elected JD(U) president unopposed for fourth term

This is the fourth time Kumar, 75, has become the party chief

Mamata Banerjee quits 23 posts across bodies ahead of Bengal polls

Banerjee is fighting the Assembly polls from the Bhabanipur seat in south Kolkata against the state's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari

AIADMK, if voted to power, will give free fridges to ration cardholders

Also, he assured to provide one kilo dal and one litre of cooking oil for free to rice category ration cardholders in Tamil Nadu

Will overcome West Asia crisis, like Covid, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi urged unity and preparedness in Lok Sabha, warning that the West Asia crisis could have prolonged economic and security implications for India

Trump touted big tax refunds, but rising gas prices may level gains

Lower and middle-income households are likely to be hit particularly hard, because they receive lower refunds, while spending a greater proportion of their earnings on gas

Kerala Assembly polls: LDF Ministers, Cong, BJP leaders file nominations

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, who left the party and is now backed by the UDF, filed his nomination from the Ambalapuzha constituency

Congress, Rahul Gandhi are BJP's 'B-team': Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

He also accused the Congress of appeasement politics and seeking the support of groups engaged in majority and minority communalism