Invisible hand, decisive victory: How Intelligence sealed fate of Naxalism

Vicky Nanjappa | April 1, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered on his promise of a ‘Naxal Mukt Bharat'. The Home Minister announced that all members of the Naxal central and state committees have been killed, arrested or have surrendered. Talks are on with the last active CPI (Maoist) central committee member, he said, signalling the near-complete end of the Maoist leadership.

Will place South Indian states at disadvantage: Cong raises concern over proposed Bill to increase size of LS

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:43 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday raised concerns over a proposed Bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha, claiming that it could widen the disparity between northern and southern states and place the latter at a political disadvantage.

'Memorable experience': PM Modi visits tea garden in Dibrugarh, lauds workers for their hardwork

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:11 AM

Dibrugarh, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his day on Wednesday in Assam’s Dibrugarh district with a visit to a tea garden, where he interacted with women workers and highlighted the global significance of Assamese tea.

Citizenship not ECI’s purview, falls under Home Ministry: AIMIM Chief on Bengal SIR

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday strongly criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal, insisting that citizenship verification does not fall under the Election Commission of India (ECI) but is the responsibility of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

'Demonstrated that true greatness lies in serving others': PM Modi's tribute to Sivakumara Swamigalu

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:49 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to His Holiness Sivakumara Swamigalu on the occasion of his jayanti, saying that he remains in collective memory as an embodiment of compassion, humility, and unwavering service to humanity.

State that stands tall as timeless symbol of cultural, spiritual greatness: PM Modi on Odisha Day

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:37 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Odisha Day and said that the state stands tall as a "timeless symbol" of culture and "spiritual greatness".

TN polls: Left parties missing from Coimbatore electoral fray for first time since 1952

IANS | April 1, 2026 8:34 AM

Coimbatore, April 1 (IANS) In an unprecedented development in Tamil Nadu’s political history, Coimbatore district will go to the Assembly polls without any candidates from Left parties, ending a continuous electoral presence that dates back to the first elections in independent India.

Bill for legal status to Amaravati as Andhra capital to be tabled in Parliament today

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:44 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A Bill to accord statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Leander Paes thanks Home Minister Amit Shah after joining BJP (Ld)

IANS | April 1, 2026 12:50 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Tennis legend Leander Paes has expressed his gratitude towards Home Minister Amit Shah for inducting him into the Bharatiya Janata Party and said he will strive to live up to his faith with dedication and sincerity.

Committed to working for youth development and growth of sport, says Leander Paes, after joining BJP

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:54 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Tennis legend Leander Paes said he is committed to working with a strong focus on youth development and growth of sport in the country after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier on Tuesday, just ahead of elections in West Bengal.

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Invisible hand, decisive victory: How Intelligence sealed fate of Naxalism

Will place South Indian states at disadvantage: Cong raises concern over proposed Bill to increase size of LS

'Memorable experience': PM Modi visits tea garden in Dibrugarh, lauds workers for their hardwork

Citizenship not ECI’s purview, falls under Home Ministry: AIMIM Chief on Bengal SIR

'Demonstrated that true greatness lies in serving others': PM Modi's tribute to Sivakumara Swamigalu

State that stands tall as timeless symbol of cultural, spiritual greatness: PM Modi on Odisha Day

TN polls: Left parties missing from Coimbatore electoral fray for first time since 1952

Bill for legal status to Amaravati as Andhra capital to be tabled in Parliament today

Leander Paes thanks Home Minister Amit Shah after joining BJP (Ld)

Committed to working for youth development and growth of sport, says Leander Paes, after joining BJP

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