Bengal phase 2 polls: 2nd supplementary list of Appellate Tribunals published; 1,468 names added, six deleted

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:46 PM

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) With the Election Commission of India (ECI) having published the second supplementary list of voters in West Bengal disposed of through the Appellate Tribunals judging the 27 lakh cases found excludable in the earlier judicial adjudication process on Tuesday morning, that is just a day before the second phase of the crucial two-phase Assembly elections in the state, only 1,468 names were cleared.

UNGA chief Annalena Baerbock pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat in Delhi on Tuesday.

Vinesh accuses WFI of creating hurdle in her comeback, federation responds

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat once again charged at the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), claiming that the federation is deliberately stopping her from competing in next month's National Open Ranking tournament, noting that the portal appears closed despite the April 30 deadline.

India’s MEI sector posts 6.6 pc net employment gain as hiring intent rises

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India’s Manufacturing, Engineering and Infrastructure (MEI) sector recorded a Net Employment Change of 6.6 per cent for HY1 FY2026–27 up from 5.5 per cent in prior year, a report said on Tuesday.

Row erupts over Ajay Pal Sharma's Bengal poll role; SP calls him 'BJP's agent'

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:28 PM

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) The deployment of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, known for his record as an encounter specialist, as a police observer in West Bengal for election duty has triggered a political controversy, with the Samajwadi Party (SP) accusing him of being a "BJP agent".

Gold, silver prices decline up to 2 pc as West Asia conflict push crude above $110

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:23 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Gold and silver traded sharply lower on Tuesday, declining by up to 2 per cent amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran and a rise in crude oil prices, which breached the $110 mark again.

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose over 25,000 female teachers, healthcare workers by 2030

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:22 PM

Kabul, April 28 (IANS) The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday warned that Afghanistan risks losing up to 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 amid continuing restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in the country.

No place safe for drug kingpins: Amit Shah on Salim Dola's deportation

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the deportation of Salim Dola marks a major breakthrough in the Modi government's mission to dismantle drug cartels, and showcases the Centre's "zero tolerance against Narco syndicate".

'Not the right time to panic...’: Chawla encourages DC to 'stay together' after heavy loss to RCB

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has urged Delhi Capitals to stay composed and avoid panic despite their crushing defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they were bowled out for just 75 at their home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Manjima Mohan: Social media perception about a person is not the ultimate truth!

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:12 PM

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Actress Manjima Mohan, who is also the wife of actor Gautham Ram Karthik, has now pointed out that social media perception about a person is not the ultimate truth!