Amit Jogi sentenced to life imprisonment in 2003 Jaggi murder case

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:12 PM

Raipur, April 6 (IANS) In a landmark verdict that has sent ripples across Chhattisgarh’s political landscape, the High Court has sentenced former MLA Amit Jogi, son of the state’s first Chief Minister, late Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 in the sensational 2003 murder case of senior NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi.

SC orders CBI probe into Arunachal contracts linked to CM Pema Khandu's kin

IANS | April 6, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations of irregularities in the award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh, including those allegedly linked to family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Chengannur: A high stakes duel where familiar faces test voter mood

IANS | April 6, 2026 11:49 AM

Chengannur, April 6 (IANS) As Kerala heads into the final phase of polling, the Chengannur Assembly constituency in Alappuzha district is shaping up as one of the most closely-watched contests, marked by a compelling mix of incumbency, grassroots connect, and shifting political undercurrents.

BJP leaders hail PM Modi, top leadership for building world's largest political party

IANS | April 6, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Leaders of the BJP on Monday celebrated the party’s Foundation Day with enthusiasm across the country, hailing the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and paying tribute to generations of workers who contributed to building the organisation into what they described as the world’s largest political party.

Bengal polls: FIR filed against Trinamool candidate over vandalism at BJP office

IANS | April 6, 2026 11:19 AM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) A first information report (FIR) has been lodged against Trinamool Congress MLA Ratna Chatterjee, who is the party's candidate this time as well, over an incident of vandalism at a local office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Behala (Paschim) Assembly constituency in the southern outskirts of Kolkata.