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In 1st Polls After Delimitation, BJP Hopes For Third Straight Term In Assam: 10 Points
The battle for 126 seats in Assam comes amid a bitter political row between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress over the corruption allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Sarma. The BJP is expecting a third straight term in the state.
2026 Election Season Kicks Off: BJP Eyes Assam Hat-Trick, Kerala Rise
Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry kickstarted the 2026 election cycle this morning. The BJP is bidding for an Assam hat-trick, while Kerala's Left front wants a fifth straight term. N Rangaswamy's AINRC is plotting a fourth win in five Puducherry polls.
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Voting Begins In High-Stakes Assam, Kerala, Puducherry Battle
Assembly Elections 2026 Live: Kerala, Assam, Puducherry vote in high-stakes battle today.
TVK To Play Spoiler For Congress-DMK As Puducherry Votes Today? 10 Points
The NDA is hoping for a second straight term in Puducherry, where 30 seats are up for election today. The pitch, though, has been queered by the entry of the fledgling TVK, which has set up multi-cornered contests in many seats.
Congress Waits In The Wings As CPM Crosses Fingers For A Third Term In Kerala
The election for 140 assembly seats in Kerala today is set to be a riveting contest for a state that threw a surprise in the last election. There is speculation that today's single-phase election could be more unpredictable than the one in 2021.
"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 sustainability.
"Who's This Segal?": Supreme Court On Centre's Objection To DY Chandrachud's View On Adultery
Citing foreign articles and judgments quoted by former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud in his verdict decriminalising adultery, the Centre said that "blanket reliance on international judgments is impermissible"
Pune Doctor, 75, Duped Of Rs 12 Crore In Share Market Investment Fraud: Cops
A 75-year-old medical practitioner was duped of Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam with fraudsters allegedly coercing him into making multiple investments, police said on Wednesday.
Inside 15-Minute Meet Between Trinamool Congress And Poll Body Chief
The meeting lasted roughly 15 minutes but has resulted in a significant political controversy with sharply differing accounts from both sides.
UP Woman Beats 3-Year-Old Stepdaughter To Death: Police
A three-year-old girl died allegedly after being beaten by her stepmother in the Bulandshahr district, police said on Wednesday.
BJP's Bengal Candidate Shankar Ghosh Charged For Obstructing Police Duty
Sub-Inspector Nirmal Kumar Das lodged a complaint against Shankar Ghosh, the BJP candidate for the Siliguri constituency, and several BJP leaders for allegedly obstructing police duty, issuing threats, and creating public disorder.
Court Restores X Accounts Blocked For Defaming PM Modi, Posts On Freeze
Sources told NDTV that the court has validated the statutory process, under which the government blocks access to unlawful digital content under the IT Act and associated rules.
India Enters New Nuclear Era As Kalpakkam Reactor Attains Criticality
With this achievement, the country formally entered the second stage of the three-stage nuclear power programme envisioned by Homi J Bhabha.
Gujarat Cops Unearth Cannabis Plantation Worth Rs 2.6 Lakh, Owner Arrested
In a major crackdown on the narcotics trade, the Panchmahal Special Operation Group (SOG) has unearthed an illegal cannabis (ganja) plantation in Gujarat's Isrodia village.
School Assembly News Headlines (April 9): Top National, World, Sports, Education News
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Food Regulator Data Leak: FIR Targets 'Insider' And Not The Media
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the matter and issued a notice to the Health Ministry, FSSAI and Delhi Police.
Why Assam Matters: A State Poll That May Shape India's Future Politics
Assam's elections are often viewed as regional, but political history suggests they rarely remain confined to the state. What is tested here, across identity, governance, and voter behaviour, has frequently travelled beyond, shaping broader national strategies.
Centre Says Time To Remove PIL As A Concept; Supreme Court Says "We're Cautious"
The matter came up as the Supreme Court's nine-judge Constitution Bench questioned the maintainability of petitions filed by non-devotees in the Sabarimala case
"Where Are Kaddu, Dholu?": Missing Dogs Spark Row At Delhi Airport
A growing online outcry over missing stray dogs at Delhi airport, particularly a long-time community dog named Kaddu and viral videos allegedly showing the rough handling of another dog, Dholu, has triggered a larger debate on animal welfare.
