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21

Apr

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Toll from TN firecracker factory blast climbs to 23

The post-mortem examinations proceeded on January 31, 2026 at Government Hospital and Medical College in Virudhunagar after an explosion that occurred at a fireworks unit at Kattanarpatti village. Among the 23 people killed in the explosion on January 30, 2026, only 19 people could be identified, considering that the intense burns make the procedure extremely difficult for the relatives waiting outside the mortuary.   In view of this terrible occurrence, many condolences poured out from the highest authorities of the country. In this regard, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that it is "highly distressing," whereas Union Home Minister Amit Shah…

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20

Apr

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J-K Congress slams BJP for politicising Women’s Reservation Bill

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress unit has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party for politicising the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling it a blatant and desperate assault on democracy under the guise of women’s empowerment. The party said that women’s rights cannot be reduced to mere campaign rhetoric or used to justify institutional manipulation.   Congress spokesperson Namrta Sharma said the failure to pass the bill is a setback to the BJP’s attempt to weaponise women’s rights to push through a politically motivated restructuring of the Indian electoral framework.   The strong remarks came after the Constitution (131st…

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18

Apr

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WB polls 2026: Free phones trigger voter revolt

In the forest-fringed belt of Jhargram, where electoral undercurrents often shift quietly before erupting at the polling booth, a welfare scheme once celebrated as a leap toward digital empowerment is now stirring unease inside rural households. Launched in December 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the smartphone initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee aimed to bridge the digital divide by transferring Rs 10,000 directly to students of Classes XI and XII. The scheme, which reached nearly 9.76 lakh beneficiaries in the 2023–24 academic session, was once hailed as a timely intervention to sustain education in a locked-down…

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16

Apr

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Nara named working president, new committees signal reset

In a major organisational overhaul, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has announced its new Politburo, National, and State Committees, marking a strategic reset ahead of future electoral challenges and firmly positioning Nara Lokesh as the party’s key next-generation leader. Lokesh has been appointed as the National Working President, a move widely seen as placing him at the centre of the party’s organisational leadership and outlining a clear roadmap for succession.   The development comes as the party looks to consolidate its structure and prepare for long-term political goals, including the 2029 Assembly elections.   Alongside this, MLA Palla Srinivas has…

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15

Apr

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Violent scuffle between BJP, TMC workers during campaign

Party workers of the BJP and the TMC clashed on Tuesday in West Bengal’s Dhapa area of east Kolkata, the police informed, adding that the skirmish took place when Bharatiya Janata Party’s Entally candidate Priyanka Tibrewal was campaigning in ward 58 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.   An altercation, which started over playing songs on high-bass loudspeakers, soon escalated, leading to scuffles. However, central forces and the local police brought the situation under control, and Tibrewal was escorted out of the area along with other BJP workers, an officer said. Tibrewal has demanded the suspension of the officers-in-charge of Tangra…

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14

Apr

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Mamata slams EC’s ‘Bengal only discrepancy logic’

TMC head and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that "logical discrepancy" under the SIR exercise is not an officially recognised term under the Election Commission framework. She then claimed that the term is being selectively applied in West Bengal, unlike Bihar, so that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will benefit. She made the remarks while addressing a rally.   “Stand firm” against the security forces, said Mamata to women if attempts are made to prevent people from voting, while asserting that she was not asking anyone to indulge in violence. She addressed public rallies at Pingla…

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13

Apr

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Congress revamps K’taka minority wing amid internal rift

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has initiated a major restructuring of its Minority Cell following the resignation of its chairperson, K Abdul Jabbar, amid growing internal tensions within the party.   In a swift move aimed at addressing organisational friction, the KPCC has dissolved all minority committees at the state, district, assembly, and block levels. The decision was announced through an official statement on social media, with the party indicating that a new committee will be constituted soon after consultations with key stakeholders. The development comes at a time when the ruling Congress unit in Karnataka is facing disagreements over recent electoral…

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11

Apr

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‘TMC goons should stay indoors’, warns Shah against poll-rigging

With polling scheduled in two phases on April 23 and 29 in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday issued a stern warning against any attempts to disrupt the electoral process. Targeting alleged elements linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), he said that any effort to rig votes or interfere with polling would be met with strict action.   “Trinamool’s goons should stay indoors on the 23rd and 29th. Every necessary measure will be taken to ensure that none of ‘Mamata-di’s’ goons can interfere with the voting process,” Shah said, issuing a strong warning ahead of the upcoming polling…

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10

Apr

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Mamata flags EVM tampering risk

Alleging possible tampering of electronic voting machines (EVMs), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday issued a strong directive to party workers to remain vigilant at polling booths until voting concludes.   Addressing a massive rally at Tentulia High School grounds in North 24 Parganas ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo warned, “No one is to leave the booth until the voting ends. They will try to tamper with EVMs. Remember, chips can be inserted to steal votes. Outsiders are being brought in.”   Despite arriving nearly an hour behind schedule, Mamata was greeted by…

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09

Apr

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