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Trinamool indulging in electoral malpractices in Falta, 'Diamond Harbour model’ at play, repoll needed: BJP's Amit Malviya

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:40 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) BJP IT Cell chief and the party's co-incharge for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, on Wednesday alleged that the Trinamool Congress is indulging in electoral malpractices in several booths in Diamond Harbour of South 24 Parganas to win the Assembly election during the second and final phase of voting and demanded a repoll.

Massive blaze engulfs 8 flats in multi-storey building in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:31 PM

Ghaziabad, April 29 (IANS) A major fire broke out in a flat inside a private residential society in the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad, gutting at least eight flats and triggering panic among residents, officials said.

'Trinamool miscreants hit me on head with rod': BJP polling agent in Bengal's Nadia

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:09 PM

Nadia, April 29 (IANS) Amid the ongoing second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, a polling agent was allegedly brutally assaulted at Booth No. 53 in Chapra, Nadia district, raising concerns over poll-related violence.

SC declines fresh guidelines on hate speech, says existing criminal law framework adequate

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to issue any additional directions or frame fresh guidelines to curb hate speech across the country, holding that the existing criminal law framework is adequate to address such offences.

EAM Jaishankar meets Ecuadorian counterpart, discusses ways to deepen ties

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with his Ecuadorian counterpart, Gabriela Sommerfeld, on Wednesday, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in key sectors such as trade, agriculture, and capacity building.

Bengal 2nd phase polls: As time passes disturbance reported from various pockets

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:39 AM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) With polling underway for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly polls for 142 Assembly constituencies, reports of poll-related violence and clashes between supporters of rival political parties have started surfacing from different corners of the districts where the elections are being conducted, with South 24 Parganas being the epicentre of the disturbance.

JeM undergoes restructuring with smaller core; ISI enforces secrecy amid reports on Masood Azhar’s health

Vicky Nanjappa | April 29, 2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) There have been several reports about the fate of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief, Masood Azhar, with some reports even suggesting that the media in Pakistan has been instructed not to report anything about him.

BJP moving forward with strong majority in Bengal: UP Deputy CM Pathak as phase-2 voting underway

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:17 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, on Wednesday said that the BJP was heading towards a strong mandate in the ongoing second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, asserting that voters were supporting the party’s policies beyond caste and religious lines.

We see ourselves as builders of India’s energy backbone for several decades: Sagar Adani

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:04 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Sagar Adani, Executive Director of renewable energy major Adani Green Energy, said on Wednesday that at our core, we see ourselves not just as operators of infrastructure, but as builders of India’s energy backbone for the next several decades.

Prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, well-being of countrymen, says PM Modi

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:01 AM

Varanasi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for the happiness and well-being of the citizens while offering prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

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Trinamool indulging in electoral malpractices in Falta, 'Diamond Harbour model’ at play, repoll needed: BJP's Amit Malviya

Massive blaze engulfs 8 flats in multi-storey building in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram

'Trinamool miscreants hit me on head with rod': BJP polling agent in Bengal's Nadia

SC declines fresh guidelines on hate speech, says existing criminal law framework adequate

EAM Jaishankar meets Ecuadorian counterpart, discusses ways to deepen ties

Bengal 2nd phase polls: As time passes disturbance reported from various pockets

JeM undergoes restructuring with smaller core; ISI enforces secrecy amid reports on Masood Azhar’s health

BJP moving forward with strong majority in Bengal: UP Deputy CM Pathak as phase-2 voting underway

We see ourselves as builders of India’s energy backbone for several decades: Sagar Adani

Prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, well-being of countrymen, says PM Modi

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