Oppn eager to change demography with help of foreign donations: NHRC over FCRA protests

IANS | April 1, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, on Wednesday, criticised Opposition leaders protesting outside Parliament over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that their stand supports organisations involved in religious conversions through foreign funding.

BJP, PDP highlight importance of Census 2027; Cong urges for inclusion of OBC

IANS | April 1, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have emphasised on the importance of Census 2027 which began on Wednesday, calling it necessary for government planning and policy implementation. The Congress, on its part, urged for the inclusion of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the census.

Assam voters do not favour 'outsider': CM Sarma targets Jharkhand Mukti Morcha

IANS | April 1, 2026 3:50 PM

Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is unlikely to find electoral support in Assam, asserting that regional sentiments of the state's voters would not favour an "outsider" political formation.

BJP's Chakraborty accuses Trinamool of 'divisive politics', lauds SIR, flags issue of 'dead voters' (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 1, 2026 3:19 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Wednesday hit out at the Trinamool Congress over what he described as "divisive politics" in West Bengal, while also lauding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and raising concerns over reports of "dead voters." The actor-turned-politician questioned alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and suggested that such issues needed closer scrutiny to ensure transparency in the voting process in the upcoming Assembly polls.

CM Dhami pays last respects to ex-Army officer killed in Dehradun, assures strict action

IANS | April 1, 2026 3:15 PM

Dehradun, April 1 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday visited the residence of the retired Army officer who was shot dead by a stray bullet on March 30 and offered condolences to the bereaved family.

Stalin says AIADMK will 'surrender' TN to BJP; seeks clean sweep for DMK alliance

IANS | April 1, 2026 3:15 PM

Tiruchy, April 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition AIADMK, alleging that its leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) would “pledge” the state to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if voted to power.

CM Yogi orders swift relief for rain-hit farmers, seeks ground reports from districts

IANS | April 1, 2026 3:09 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed the situation arising from unseasonal rainfall across several districts of the state and enquired about the condition of farmers affected by the adverse weather.

'We support development': Biswanath voters ahead of Assam Assembly polls

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:29 PM

Biswanath, April 1 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, several voters in Assam's Biswanath district on Wednesday said the government's development and welfare initiatives will influence their voting decisions.

Oppn calls FCRA Amendment Bill 'malafide, undemocratic'; BJP says 'in national interest'

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Opposition parties on Wednesday criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government for the introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, in the Lok Sabha, calling the Bill 'malafide' and 'undemocratic'. While the BJP, in its defence, said the Bill aims to regulate foreign funding and is in 'national interest'.

Underwater tunnel in Brahmaputra River to bring new dawn of connectivity in Northeast: PM Modi

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:13 PM

Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre has sanctioned an ambitious underwater tunnel project under the Brahmaputra River near Gohpur, which is aimed at transforming connectivity in the Northeast.

Politics

Oppn eager to change demography with help of foreign donations: NHRC over FCRA protests

BJP, PDP highlight importance of Census 2027; Cong urges for inclusion of OBC

Assam voters do not favour 'outsider': CM Sarma targets Jharkhand Mukti Morcha

BJP's Chakraborty accuses Trinamool of 'divisive politics', lauds SIR, flags issue of 'dead voters' (IANS Exclusive)

CM Dhami pays last respects to ex-Army officer killed in Dehradun, assures strict action

Stalin says AIADMK will 'surrender' TN to BJP; seeks clean sweep for DMK alliance

CM Yogi orders swift relief for rain-hit farmers, seeks ground reports from districts

'We support development': Biswanath voters ahead of Assam Assembly polls

Oppn calls FCRA Amendment Bill 'malafide, undemocratic'; BJP says 'in national interest'

Underwater tunnel in Brahmaputra River to bring new dawn of connectivity in Northeast: PM Modi

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