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Trinamool's time is over, Bengal will enter new era of development after May 4: PM Modi in Asansol

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:48 PM

Asansol, April 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a blistering attack at the Trinamool Congress government, claiming that the ruling party-linked syndicate and mafia were looting the state's resources and also warned that all those goons will be held accountable and answerable after the election results on May 4.

Mood for change sweeping across Assam, says Cong ally Akhil Gogoi

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:44 PM

Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) As Assam voted on Thursday to elect members to its 126-seat Legislative Assembly, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state, asserting that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be unseated.

BJP Jalpaiguri Sadar candidate files complaint against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged derogatory remarks

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:41 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) BJP candidate from Jalpaiguri Sadar constituency, Ananta Deb Adhikari, on Thursday lodged a complaint against Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, alleging that the latter made derogatory remarks against him during an election campaign in Jalpaiguri district.

Reservation bill will bring women into mainstream, transform decision-making: UP Women's panel chief

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:27 PM

Kanpur, April 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission Chairperson Babita Chauhan on Thursday said that the Women’s Reservation Bill would help women connect with the mainstream, and once they step into decision-making roles, "the landscape is likely to change significantly".

Assam polls: Female voters hail Women's Reservation Bill

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:22 PM

Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Women who arrived to cast their votes in the Assam Assembly election, on Thursday, hailed the Women’s Reservation Bill. They appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "work" towards women empowerment and hoped the Bill will pave the way for women to come forward and raise their voices.

Bengal polls: Trinamool accuses BJP of Rs 1,000 crore deal with Humayun Kabir to divide minority votes

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:11 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress, on Thursday, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of entering into a Rs 1,000 crore deal with its former legislator, Humayun Kabir, and his newly-floated Aam Aadmi Unnayan Party (AAUP), with a target to divide minority votes in those assembly constituencies in West Bengal where AAUP candidates are contesting in the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections in alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM.

Pakistan's oil companies face crisis as govt holds up funds

IANS | April 9, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Pakistan's oil marketing companies are facing an acute liquidity crisis as up to Rs107 billion in unpaid price differential claims remain stuck, with industry players accusing the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority of repeatedly shifting documentation requirements instead of clearing dues, according to an article in the local media.

Injured Sheohar SI in Bihar given cardboard support at hospital, probe ordered

IANS | April 9, 2026 2:35 PM

Patna, April 9 (IANS) A disturbing incident from Bihar’s Sheohar district has triggered serious concerns over public healthcare facilities after a police officer injured in a road accident was allegedly provided temporary treatment using cardboard pieces and saline pipes at a government hospital.

Bengal will choose BJP for development, says Agnimitra Paul

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:44 PM

Asansol (West Bengal), April 9 (IANS) BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Thursday expressed confidence that the people of West Bengal are ready for political change and will back the Bharatiya Janata Party for the state’s development and progress.

Ajit Pawar's son Parth Pawar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday administered the oath to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Parth Pawar as a newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Maharashtra at Parliament House.

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Trinamool's time is over, Bengal will enter new era of development after May 4: PM Modi in Asansol

Mood for change sweeping across Assam, says Cong ally Akhil Gogoi

BJP Jalpaiguri Sadar candidate files complaint against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged derogatory remarks

Reservation bill will bring women into mainstream, transform decision-making: UP Women's panel chief

Assam polls: Female voters hail Women's Reservation Bill

Bengal polls: Trinamool accuses BJP of Rs 1,000 crore deal with Humayun Kabir to divide minority votes

Pakistan's oil companies face crisis as govt holds up funds

Injured Sheohar SI in Bihar given cardboard support at hospital, probe ordered

Bengal will choose BJP for development, says Agnimitra Paul

Ajit Pawar's son Parth Pawar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

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