Awami League slams Yunus for pushing Bangladesh to 'brink of disaster'

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:05 PM

Dhaka, April 8 (IANS) With Bangladesh's measles outbreak having claimed over 128 lives already since March 15, including mostly children, Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat on Wednesday accused the former Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of cancelling several public welfare initiatives introduced by the Sheikh Hasina-led government, including the national immunisation programme.

Unseasonal rains wreak havoc on crops across states, farmers face massive losses

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Farmers across several states are grappling with widespread crop damage following unseasonal rains, strong winds, and hailstorms, triggering distress and uncertainty in the rural economy.

Centre responsible for prominence Pak has regained on global map for US-Iran ceasefire: Sanjay Raut

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:16 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) In a scathing attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said that while Pakistan has regained prominence on the global map for the US-Iran ceasefire, India’s international standing has diminished under the current leadership.

GIFT City fund ecosystem surges 60-fold to $32 billion, FMEs rise 25-fold

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), on Wednesday, told that its fund management ecosystem scaled sharply over five years, with capital commitments surging 60-fold from less than $0.5 billion in March 2020 to $32.13 billion as of December 2025.

Padma Shri awardee Geeta Roy hails Women's Reservation Bill, praises PM Modi's 'Nari Shakti' vision

IANS | April 8, 2026 3:46 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) In a strong endorsement of the Women's Reservation Bill, Padma Shri awardee Geeta Roy Barman has described the move as historic and transformative step towards enhancing women's empowerment and political participation, while lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "Nari Shakti" vision.

Final preparations underway for Assam, Kerala Assembly polls

IANS | April 8, 2026 3:44 PM

Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (IANS) With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Assam and Kerala just a day away, polling officials and security personnel on Wednesday intensified efforts to ensure free and fair voting.

Kerala polls: Cash, sarees, and denials as Palakkad poll race hit by vote for inducement storm

IANS | April 8, 2026 3:31 PM

Palakkad (Kerala), April 8 (IANS) With just hours to go for polling, Kerala's Palakkad Assembly constituency has been rocked by a series of allegations involving cash and material inducements, triggering swift intervention from election authorities and sharp political exchanges between rival fronts.

Statement war erupts in Bengal after ECI's 'straight-talk to Trinamool Congress'

IANS | April 8, 2026 3:07 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) A political slugfest erupted in West Bengal on Wednesday following a statement released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that seemingly confronts the Trinamool Congress regarding their responsibility to ensure that the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections in the state will occur without fear, violence, intimidation, and inducement.

Congress hits back at Assam CM over 'offensive' remarks against its leadership

IANS | April 8, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday strongly criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks against party leaders, calling his language "offensive and uncivilised" and condemning the action taken against party spokesperson Pawan Khera.

Facing backlash over 'illiterate' Gujaratis remarks, Kharge expresses regret, says deliberate misinterpretation

IANS | April 8, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed regret over his recent remarks during a Kerala election rally in Idukki, where he contrasted “educated and clever” Keralites with “illiterate” people in Gujarat.

Politics

Awami League slams Yunus for pushing Bangladesh to 'brink of disaster'

Unseasonal rains wreak havoc on crops across states, farmers face massive losses

Centre responsible for prominence Pak has regained on global map for US-Iran ceasefire: Sanjay Raut

GIFT City fund ecosystem surges 60-fold to $32 billion, FMEs rise 25-fold

Padma Shri awardee Geeta Roy hails Women's Reservation Bill, praises PM Modi's 'Nari Shakti' vision

Final preparations underway for Assam, Kerala Assembly polls

Kerala polls: Cash, sarees, and denials as Palakkad poll race hit by vote for inducement storm

Statement war erupts in Bengal after ECI's 'straight-talk to Trinamool Congress'

Congress hits back at Assam CM over 'offensive' remarks against its leadership

Facing backlash over 'illiterate' Gujaratis remarks, Kharge expresses regret, says deliberate misinterpretation

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