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Congress CM debate intensifies ahead of Kerala election verdict

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:20 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (IANS) Even before the votes are counted, the Congress party in Kerala is grappling with a familiar problem, internal rivalry. With polling for the 140-member Assembly concluded on April 9 and results due on May 4, growing optimism about a possible United Democratic Front (UDF) victory has triggered an intense debate over who should be the next Chief Minister.

Seventh arrest in Mumbai concert drug death case; police uncover wider supply network

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:19 AM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) In connection with the deaths of two individuals due to a suspected drug overdose at a live concert in Mumbai, the Vanrai Police Station has arrested another accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, officials said.

Fatal Chhattisgarh incident again raises concerns over Vedanta's long-standing safety problems

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Mining major Vedanta’s industrial safety practices have come under renewed scrutiny after a deadly boiler tube explosion at its power plant in Chhattisgarh, where at least 14 workers have died and several others remain critical.

PM Modi shares highlights from Nagercoil roadshow, says DMK headed for defeat

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:46 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared highlights from his roadshow in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, asserting that the DMK is headed for defeat and that the NDA will receive the people’s blessings.

Mark Mobius was always bullish on India’s economy with young population, robust consumer growth

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Ace investor Dr Mark Mobius, who died at the age of 89, was always bullish on India and its economy, stressing that the country will stay on the path to becoming the third-largest economy in the near future.

Delhi Police arrest cyber stalker, serial extortionist; over 500 women targeted

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:01 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a cyber fraudster and serial extortionist involved in large-scale honey-trapping, romance scams, and blackmailing of women through fake profiles on dating and matrimonial platforms.

Country all set to take historic step towards women's empowerment: PM Modi

IANS | April 16, 2026 8:46 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) As the Special Session of Parliament for amendments to Nari Shakti Vandam Adhiniyam is set to begin on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "historic step" towards women's empowerment.

Maha ATS probe links Varanasi NEET aspirant to online radicalisation network

IANS | April 16, 2026 8:37 AM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has questioned a NEET aspirant from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with an alleged terror radicalisation network with links to Mumbai, officials said on Thursday.

Implement women's reservation without delay, says Padma Shri recipient Libia Lobo Sardesai

IANS | April 15, 2026 10:57 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee and 102-year-old freedom fighter from Goa, Libia Lobo Sardesai, on Wednesday reacted to the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that while the legislation is welcome, it is also deeply disappointing and appears to be an electoral tactic.

ED arrests Anil Ambani's top aides Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Amit Bapna in RHFL case

IANS | April 15, 2026 10:53 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, close aides of industrialist Anil Ambani, in an ongoing investigation under the PMLA, based on multiple ECIRs registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), according to sources.

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Congress CM debate intensifies ahead of Kerala election verdict

Seventh arrest in Mumbai concert drug death case; police uncover wider supply network

Fatal Chhattisgarh incident again raises concerns over Vedanta's long-standing safety problems

PM Modi shares highlights from Nagercoil roadshow, says DMK headed for defeat

Mark Mobius was always bullish on India’s economy with young population, robust consumer growth

Delhi Police arrest cyber stalker, serial extortionist; over 500 women targeted

Country all set to take historic step towards women's empowerment: PM Modi

Maha ATS probe links Varanasi NEET aspirant to online radicalisation network

Implement women's reservation without delay, says Padma Shri recipient Libia Lobo Sardesai

ED arrests Anil Ambani's top aides Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Amit Bapna in RHFL case

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