Bengal polls: ECI holds ‘Voters’ Pledge’ event in hills of Darjeeling

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:47 AM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) In an attempt to keep the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s spirit to encourage voters to cast their votes in large numbers in the forthcoming two-phase Assembly election in West Bengal, the office of the District Magistrate, also the District Electoral Officer (DEO), of Darjeeling district, held a unique “Voters’ Pledge” event in the hills on Friday.

Second ED raid on AAP leader's premises within just 3 days, how much 'black money' recovered: Kejriwal

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday said that this was the second Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on an AAP leader’s premises within just three days, raising questions over the intent behind such actions. He also asked how much 'black money' had been recovered in the raids by the central agency.

Ahead of May 4 results, Cong tussle over Kerala CM race intensifies; ally IUML signals unease

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:41 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17 (IANS) A brewing leadership tussle within the Congress over the Chief Minister’s post has cast a shadow over the UDF camp in Kerala, prompting concern among allies and close monitoring by the party high command.

No party has been serious about real interests of SCs, STs, OBCs, Muslims: Mayawati on women’s reservation

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and other political parties over their stand on constitutional and reservation-related issues, while also commenting on the women’s reservation and delimitation debate.

Grateful to everyone for remembering my father: Neeraj Shekhar on tributes to former PM Chandra Shekhar

IANS | April 17, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Neeraj Shekhar, son of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, on Friday expressed gratitude to people across the country for remembering his father on his 100th birth anniversary.

ED raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s premises in money laundering case; AAP says vendetta

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:49 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday morning in Ludhiana, triggering a fresh political controversy.

If Parliament misses, women voters may decisively back those who committed for 2029, says Kiren Bedi

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:45 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Former IPS officer and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, on Friday said that if Parliament fails to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, women voters may decisively support those who commit to ensuring one-third representation in the 2029 Parliament and State Assemblies. She emphasised that women are now demanding a genuine role in governance and policymaking.

People will not tolerate opposition to it: BJP leaders on Women’s Reservation Bill

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) BJP leaders on Friday strongly defended the Women’s Reservation Bill, asserting that opposition to the measure will not be accepted by the people.

I-T raids Kolkata residence, office of Trinamool MLA in illegal land-grabbing case

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:17 AM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) The officials of the Income Tax Department, heavily escorted by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), were on Friday conducting simultaneous raids and search operations at several locations linked to Trinamool Congress legislator Debasish Kumar.

Enhancing pride of Bharatvarsha in every field: PM Modi hails women’s power as ‘hallmark of strong India’

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:53 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed women’s power as the hallmark of a strong India saying that mothers, sisters and daughters are enhancing the pride of “Bharatvarsha” in every field.

Politics

Bengal polls: ECI holds ‘Voters’ Pledge’ event in hills of Darjeeling

Second ED raid on AAP leader's premises within just 3 days, how much 'black money' recovered: Kejriwal

Ahead of May 4 results, Cong tussle over Kerala CM race intensifies; ally IUML signals unease

No party has been serious about real interests of SCs, STs, OBCs, Muslims: Mayawati on women’s reservation

Grateful to everyone for remembering my father: Neeraj Shekhar on tributes to former PM Chandra Shekhar

ED raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s premises in money laundering case; AAP says vendetta

If Parliament misses, women voters may decisively back those who committed for 2029, says Kiren Bedi

People will not tolerate opposition to it: BJP leaders on Women’s Reservation Bill

I-T raids Kolkata residence, office of Trinamool MLA in illegal land-grabbing case

Enhancing pride of Bharatvarsha in every field: PM Modi hails women’s power as ‘hallmark of strong India’

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