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.

Rahul Gandhi wishes CRPF on Shaurya Diwas, flags CAPF promotion concerns

IANS | April 9, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday extended greetings to personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force on CRPF Shaurya Diwas, while also drawing attention to "long-standing concerns" within the forces and assuring that a Congress-led government would address these issues.