JD(U) supporters put up posters urging Nitish Kumar not to leave Bihar

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:44 AM

Patna, April 10 (IANS) Amid strong indications that Nitish Kumar is set to transition to national politics by taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member, supporters of the Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) have launched an emotional appeal urging him not to leave Bihar. A poster campaign led by JD(U) worker Krishna Patel has surfaced across party offices and various locations in Patna.

'Have no dealings': Humayun Kabir challenges Trinamool, rejects viral video

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The political controversy escalated in West Bengal on Friday after Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) President Humayun Kabir strongly rejected allegations following the release of a purported video by the Trinamool Congress, which claimed his proximity to BJP leaders and sought an Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe.

Indian rupee gains ahead of RBI deadline to unwind positions

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:10 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian rupee opened nearly 10 paise higher on Friday as the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) deadline for banks to unwind their arbitrage positions approached, while traders also tracked rising crude oil prices amid uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire.