Bengal polls: AIMIM snaps electoral alliance with Humayun Kabir’s party

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:21 AM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), on Friday, announced its decision to withdraw from its previously announced alliance with former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir and the new political outfit floated by the latter for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal.

Anganwadi centres serving nearly 8.9 crore beneficiaries: Minister

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) With over 14 lakh Anganwadi centres, Anganwadi Didis are reaching pregnant mothers, lactating mothers, adolescent girls and children, serving nearly 8.9 crore beneficiaries, according to Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi.

MP govt transfers senior IAS officers​

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:47 PM

Bhopal, April 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a major reshuffle of senior Indian Administrative Service officers, transferring commissioners and collectors across key departments and districts.​

BJP set to cross 90 seats: Assam CM​

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:43 PM

Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the high voter turnout in the ongoing Assembly elections, stating that the enthusiasm shown by voters, particularly among Hindu and indigenous communities, reflects a strong commitment to the democratic process. ​

Women's Reservation Bill: Smriti Irani slams Congress, Trinamool for not voicing support despite being led by females

IANS | April 9, 2026 9:40 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Thursday accused the Opposition parties, particularly the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, of not supporting the discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill during the three-day extended Budget session. She highlighted that this is despite the fact that both parties are being led by female leaders.