With gifts of books and portraits, women express excitement to meet PM Modi at Bengal rally

IANS | April 24, 2026 2:04 PM

Baruipur (West Bengal), April 24 (IANS) Women in large numbers, among other locals, waited to catch a glimpse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally in Jadavpur, ahead of the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal. One of them carried a book that she wrote on the Prime Minister while a young girl wished to gift PM Modi a self-made sketch.

BJP all set to win 110 of 152 seats in 1st phase of Bengal polls, says Amit Shah

IANS | April 24, 2026 12:29 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to win at least 110 of the 152 constituencies in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls held on April 23, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday.

Major setback for Cong leader Pawan Khera as Gauhati HC rejects anticipatory bail plea (Ld)

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:30 AM

New Delhi/Guwahati, April 24 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected an anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR lodged in Assam over his alleged defamatory remarks against the wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

‘Record-breaking turnout reflects vote for change’: BJP leaders on Bengal, TN polling

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:22 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders on Friday hailed the record voter turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, calling it a strong indicator of public anger and a desire for change.

'Marks beginning of new era of good governance': HM Shah hails Bengal voters for historic turnout

IANS | April 24, 2026 10:38 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday congratulated the voters of West Bengal for breaking all records of participation by casting a historic vote in the first phase, saying this marked the beginning of a new era of good governance in the state.

Congress' CM chatter rattles UDF camp, supporters ahead of Kerala verdict

IANS | April 24, 2026 10:07 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Even before the counting begins, Kerala’s familiar electoral suspense has given way to a more predictable drama, one within the Indian National Congress.

PM Modi shares glimpses of Hooghly boat ride; expresses gratitude to Maa Ganga

IANS | April 24, 2026 9:39 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spent time on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, taking a boat ride and reiterated his government’s commitment to the development of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people.

PM Modi hails Panchayati Raj Day, calls public service a path to nation-building

IANS | April 24, 2026 8:59 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on National Panchayati Raj Day, praising elected representatives across the country for their dedication to public service and nation-building.

At forefront of furthering Goa's development: PM Modi greets Pramod Sawant on his birthday

IANS | April 24, 2026 8:48 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and said he is at the forefront of furthering the state's development across diverse sectors.

India-US ties face trust deficit, need reset

IANS | April 24, 2026 12:23 AM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) A deepening “lack of mutual trust” has emerged as the biggest challenge in India-US ties, even as both sides continue to engage across strategic and economic fronts, speakers said at the Hudson Institute’s New India Conference.

Politics

With gifts of books and portraits, women express excitement to meet PM Modi at Bengal rally

BJP all set to win 110 of 152 seats in 1st phase of Bengal polls, says Amit Shah

Major setback for Cong leader Pawan Khera as Gauhati HC rejects anticipatory bail plea (Ld)

‘Record-breaking turnout reflects vote for change’: BJP leaders on Bengal, TN polling

'Marks beginning of new era of good governance': HM Shah hails Bengal voters for historic turnout

Congress' CM chatter rattles UDF camp, supporters ahead of Kerala verdict

PM Modi shares glimpses of Hooghly boat ride; expresses gratitude to Maa Ganga

PM Modi hails Panchayati Raj Day, calls public service a path to nation-building

At forefront of furthering Goa's development: PM Modi greets Pramod Sawant on his birthday

India-US ties face trust deficit, need reset

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