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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.

BJP on upward trajectory in Kerala, will become largest party: Anil K. Antony

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) As polling for the Kerala Assembly elections are underway, BJP National Secretary Anil K. Antony on Thursday said that his party is the only political force currently witnessing an upward trajectory in the state and expressed confidence that it will eventually emerge as the largest party in the state.

Railways to drive growth as India targets 3,000 million tonnes freight capacity by 2030

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Railways are set to play a key role in driving India’s economic growth as the country targets a freight capacity of 3,000 million tonnes by 2030, a report has said.

NDA is zero-seat party in Kerala, says Shashi Tharoor as state sees strong voter turnout

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday asserted that the BJP-led NDA has "no credibility" in Kerala, describing it as a "zero-seat party,” even as voting got underway across the state with an encouraging turnout.

Never compromised with Assam's culture, development: Pijush Hazarika as BJP eyes hat-trick

IANS | April 9, 2026 12:54 PM

Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Thursday expressed strong confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will return to power for a third consecutive term, urging voters to support the party while asserting that it remains committed to preserving the state's culture and accelerating its development.

Army rescues 135 tourists in North Sikkim, operation continues amid landslides

IANS | April 9, 2026 12:53 PM

Gangtok, April 9 (IANS) The Army has so far rescued 135 stranded tourists from North Sikkim, where landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps launched ‘Operation Him Setu’ to evacuate stranded tourists at Lachen in North Sikkim.

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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

BJP on upward trajectory in Kerala, will become largest party: Anil K. Antony

Railways to drive growth as India targets 3,000 million tonnes freight capacity by 2030

NDA is zero-seat party in Kerala, says Shashi Tharoor as state sees strong voter turnout

Never compromised with Assam's culture, development: Pijush Hazarika as BJP eyes hat-trick

Army rescues 135 tourists in North Sikkim, operation continues amid landslides

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