BKU leader Rakesh Tikait alleges detention in Odisha, vows to return to build farmers' movement

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) Rakesh Tikait, farmer rights activist and Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) National Spokesperson, on Tuesday, alleged that he and several farmer leaders were detained by authorities in Odisha despite having prior permission by delegations, and asserted that the organisation would return to intensify its outreach among farmers.

BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of intimidation in campaign speeches, files complaint to ECI

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:23 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Tuesday, submitted a complaint at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of incitement, intimidation, threats and making inflammatory speeches in her election campaigns which violates the model code of conduct (MCC) in force in the state.

Modi govt’s iron fist and velvet glove combined to weed out Maoist insurgency in India

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Despite claiming limited resources, Maoist insurgents had successfully created a narrative over decades in favour of their "armed revolution against the state” which the NDA government now claims had the support of the then Congress regime, and part of the urban intelligentsia.

AAP MP Chadha pitches legal right to paternity leave in Rajya Sabha

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha, on Tuesday raised the issue of paternity leave in Parliament, urging the government to make it a legal right across sectors in India.

Cong counters HM Shah's accusation of nurturing Naxals; highlights party's sacrifices in Chhattisgarh

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Congress leaders on Tuesday countered Union Home Minister, Amit Shah's, accusation of it nurturing Naxalism in the country. The party highlighted the martyrdom of its leader in Chhattisgarh at the hands of Naxals.

TVK candidate booked for alleged sexual harassment; police launch probe in Tiruvallur

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:20 PM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Police have registered a case against a candidate of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) following allegations of sexual harassment, triggering political controversy in the state

Mamata Banerjee will win again: Chaturvedi exudes confidence ahead of Bengal polls

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Tuesday expressed confidence in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee retaining power in West Bengal, asserting that the ruling Trinamool Congress continues to enjoy strong public support despite aggressive campaigning by the BJP.

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BKU leader Rakesh Tikait alleges detention in Odisha, vows to return to build farmers' movement

BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of intimidation in campaign speeches, files complaint to ECI

Modi govt’s iron fist and velvet glove combined to weed out Maoist insurgency in India

AAP MP Chadha pitches legal right to paternity leave in Rajya Sabha

Cong counters HM Shah's accusation of nurturing Naxals; highlights party's sacrifices in Chhattisgarh

TVK candidate booked for alleged sexual harassment; police launch probe in Tiruvallur

Mamata Banerjee will win again: Chaturvedi exudes confidence ahead of Bengal polls

Gulam Ali Khatana accuses Congress of 'exploiting tribals'

PM Modi inaugurates semiconductor OSAT facility in Gujarat's Sanand

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