Fight between corrupt CM and people of Assam: Kharge urges voters to oust Sarma govt

IANS | April 7, 2026 3:51 PM

Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday appealed to the people of Assam to vote out the “most corrupt government” in the upcoming polls on April 9, alleging large-scale corruption and misuse of power under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and stated that it was a "fight between a corrupt CM and people of Assam."

Northern Tamil Nadu emerges as key battlefield as DMK seeks to defend stronghold

IANS | April 7, 2026 3:26 PM

Chennai, April 6 (IANS) As Tamil Nadu heads toward a crucial Assembly election, the state's northern districts are once again in sharp focus, emerging as a decisive region that could significantly influence the overall outcome.

Pakistan in a fix as deadline for repaying $3.5 billion UAE debt nears

IANS | April 7, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Debt-ridden Pakistan is facing a grim financial situation as it has to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates this month.

People want change, UDF set to form government in Kerala: Shashi Tharoor

IANS | April 7, 2026 3:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram April 7 (IANS) Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said that people in Kerala are seeking change and expressed confidence that a United Democratic Front (UDF) government will come to power in the state.

Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI's protest outside Adiala jail

IANS | April 7, 2026 3:13 PM

Islamabad, April 7 (IANS) The authorities have imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi till April 20 considering the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest outside the Adiala jail, local media reported on Tuesday.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses CPI-M, Congress of using Sabarimala as an 'emotional issue to get votes'

IANS | April 7, 2026 3:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday accused the CPI-M and Congress of using the matter related to the entry of women into the Sabarimala Temple as an "emotional issue" to garner votes in the Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9.

Congress-led alliance pins hope on Gogoi troika to break BJP’s Upper Assam stronghold

IANS | April 7, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) In Upper Assam, where the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance secured a decisive lead in the 2021 Assembly elections, the Congress is now looking to script a revival driven by what is popularly called the “3G” factor as the state heads to polls on Thursday.

Saffron tsunami coming in Bengal, says Dharmendra Pradhan as poll campaign heats up

IANS | April 7, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Campaigning has intensified in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserting that a major political shift is imminent in the state.

PM Modi has taken Assam culture to global stage: HM Shah

IANS | April 7, 2026 2:21 PM

Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday highlighted the Narendra Modi government’s initiatives in promoting Assam’s cultural identity and announced a series of welfare measures while addressing a public rally in Hailakandi district.

Cong attacks Assam CM over search at Pawan Khera's home, calls it 'witch hunt'

IANS | April 7, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised the searches carried out by the Assam Police at party leader Pawan Khera's Delhi residence on Tuesday, stating that the "witch hunt" stands as proof that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is "facing imminent defeat".

Politics

Fight between corrupt CM and people of Assam: Kharge urges voters to oust Sarma govt

Northern Tamil Nadu emerges as key battlefield as DMK seeks to defend stronghold

Pakistan in a fix as deadline for repaying $3.5 billion UAE debt nears

People want change, UDF set to form government in Kerala: Shashi Tharoor

Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI's protest outside Adiala jail

Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses CPI-M, Congress of using Sabarimala as an 'emotional issue to get votes'

Congress-led alliance pins hope on Gogoi troika to break BJP’s Upper Assam stronghold

Saffron tsunami coming in Bengal, says Dharmendra Pradhan as poll campaign heats up

PM Modi has taken Assam culture to global stage: HM Shah

Cong attacks Assam CM over search at Pawan Khera's home, calls it 'witch hunt'

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