Bengal polls: CM Mamata calls CRPF force 'Gunda', then rectifies

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:26 AM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) "Gunda", before rectifying the same, and accused the force of "assaulting" workers and leaders of the Trinamool Congress.

This is time to stand up against forces that seek to undermine your rights: Kharge's appeal to Bengal voters

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:23 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) As the second phase of the West Bengal elections progresses, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday called upon voters to participate in significant numbers and utilise their democratic rights. He further said that this is the time to stand up against forces that seek to undermine your rights and give them a befitting reply.

PM Modi offers prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:07 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants on Wednesday.

Gujarat local poll: BJP gains complete control of 15 municipal ​corporations

IANS | April 28, 2026 10:38 PM

Gandhinagar, April 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recorded a sweeping victory across Gujarat in the local self-government elections, retaining control of all 15 municipal corporations and securing an overwhelming majority across municipalities and panchayats, according to results declared on Tuesday.​