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Historic day for Bihar, NDA ready to work under Samart Choudhary's leadership: Maithili Thakur

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:57 PM

Patna, April 15 (IANS) As Samrat Choudhary took oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, marking the first time a BJP-led government has been formed in the state, BJP legislator Maithili Thakur on Wednesday described the occasion as a historic day and said that all NDA members are fully prepared to work together under his leadership.

Karnataka Congress leaders hail Ram Temple, call Ayodhya visit 'emotional'

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:54 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), April 15 (IANS) A delegation of Congress legislators from Karnataka on Wednesday expressed admiration for the grand construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing their visit as an emotionally enriching and spiritually fulfilling experience after Lord Ram's darshan.

Pakistan in dire straits as lenders ask for loan repayments

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Debt-ridden Pakistan is under pressure to repay its huge loans taken from the Gulf countries, who are losing patience over the inordinate delay, with the UAE refusing to rollover the $3 billion payment that is now overdue.

BJP flags 'conspiracy' angle in Amravati videos case, urges SIT formation

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:44 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra on Wednesday described the recent cases of alleged religious conversion in TCS Nashik and sexual exploitation of minor girls in Amravati as a "conspiracy" and a "racket" in the country. The leaders also called for strict punishment for those accused.

India’s merchandise exports rise 6.3 pc in March, trade deficit narrows to $20.67 billion

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $20.67 billion in March this year as the country’s exports rose 6.3 per cent to $38.92 billion from $36.61 billion in February, according to official figures released by the Commerce Ministry on Wednesday.

NDA leaders congratulate new Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, say he will work on path shown by Nitish Kumar

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:14 PM

Patna, April 15 (IANS) Congratulatory messages poured in from National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders, especially the BJP and JD(U), for Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday after he took oath as the new Bihar Chief Minister, following Nitish Kumar's election to the Rajya Sabha. The leaders were optimistic that Choudhary would follow the path shown by former CM Nitish Kumar and lead Bihar "towards development".

Ramdas Athawale urges Stalin to support delimitation bill, says it will empower women

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:03 PM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday appealed to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to support the Delimitation Bill, asserting that it is aimed at empowering women and is not against any particular region.

No ally left whom BJP hasn’t deceived, say Cong leaders after Samrat Choudhary takes oath

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Congress party on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack on the BJP following the swearing-in of Samrat Choudhary as Bihar’s Chief Minister, accusing the party of betrayal and systematically weakening its allies.

Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi commends force’s role in safeguarding energy security amid West Asia conflict

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has commended the force for its role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, particularly in ensuring energy security amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.

'May 4 will come, Mamata Banerjee will go': Anurag Thakur on Bengal polls

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:41 PM

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) As the highly anticipated West Bengal Assembly elections approach, BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that law and order in the state has deteriorated and claiming that no one is safe there. He further asserted that political change is imminent, stating, “May 4 will come, Mamata Banerjee will go.”

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Historic day for Bihar, NDA ready to work under Samart Choudhary's leadership: Maithili Thakur

Karnataka Congress leaders hail Ram Temple, call Ayodhya visit 'emotional'

Pakistan in dire straits as lenders ask for loan repayments

BJP flags 'conspiracy' angle in Amravati videos case, urges SIT formation

India’s merchandise exports rise 6.3 pc in March, trade deficit narrows to $20.67 billion

NDA leaders congratulate new Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, say he will work on path shown by Nitish Kumar

Ramdas Athawale urges Stalin to support delimitation bill, says it will empower women

No ally left whom BJP hasn’t deceived, say Cong leaders after Samrat Choudhary takes oath

Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi commends force’s role in safeguarding energy security amid West Asia conflict

'May 4 will come, Mamata Banerjee will go': Anurag Thakur on Bengal polls

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