TN voter turnout reaches 70 per cent, Bengal at 78.77 per cent

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:52 PM

Kolkata/Chennai, April 23 (IANS) The voter turnout for the West Bengal Assembly elections was recorded at 78.77 per cent, while that for Tamil Nadu stood at 70 per cent as of 3 p.m., according to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI).

NRAI National Judges Course begins in Delhi

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The NRAI National Judges Course 2026, the second annual event under the NRAI Education Program, at the Goldfinch Hotel in Delhi NCR. This course, running until April 26th, will gather both aspiring and current technical officials from all over the country.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury complains of EVM malfunctioning, poor arrangement for voters in searing heat

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:38 PM

Murshidabad, April 23 (IANS) Amid the first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal on Thursday, Congress candidate from the Berhampore constituency Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stated that the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in one of the booths of the district has been repeatedly malfunctioning, because of which, he said voters have to wait for hours in the scorching heat to cast their vote.

Nuwan Thushara withdraws IPL NOC case against SLC

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) over the non-issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) required to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women's Championship in India

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:33 PM

Lahore, April 23 (IANS) Pakistan national football has officially withdrawn from the 2026 SAFF Women’s Championship amid the worsening relations between the two nations, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) said on Thursday.