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'Those who fight for nation must have leadership rights': Rahul Gandhi criticises CAPF Bill

IANS | April 2, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday drew attention to the sacrifice of CRPF Assistant Commandant Ajay Malik, who lost a leg in a Maoist IED blast in Jharkhand after more than 15 years of service, using the case to highlight what he described as stalled career progression and denial of leadership roles for non-IPS officers in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

Stalin ridicules NDA's double-engine slogan, calls it ‘dabba' engine

IANS | April 2, 2026 1:48 PM

Erode, April 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin on Thursday intensified his criticism of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), accusing it of failing to safeguard the interests of key sectors such as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traditional weavers.

RS: BJP MP attacks Soren govt over sacrificial killing of girl in Jharkhand

IANS | April 2, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) BJP's Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand, Aditya Prasad, on Thursday termed the 'ritualistic' murder of a 13-year-old girl in Hazaribagh district as a deeply “unfortunate” and shocking incident that exposes the dangerous persistence of superstition and black magic in the state.

Vijay files nomination in Tiruchy East amid fan frenzy; raises law and order concerns

IANS | April 2, 2026 1:23 PM

Tiruchy, April 2 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), filed his nomination from the Tiruchy East constituency on Thursday, drawing massive crowds of supporters and triggering brief moments of chaos.

LDF bets on jobs, welfare push in poll manifesto

IANS | April 2, 2026 1:16 PM

Kozhikode, April 2 (IANS) The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Thursday unveiled a comprehensive, two-volume election manifesto, positioning employment generation and welfare expansion at the core of its electoral pitch in Kerala.

'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv': Gaza’s story of unending war

IANS | April 2, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) 'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv', a book available on Amazon, written by Col. Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Research Consultant at Chintan Research Foundation, Delhi, serves as an urgent exposé of the ongoing West Asia conflict. It unravels the intricate web of alliances, hostilities, and historical grievances shaping the volatile region today.

Gautam Adani visits Ram Temple with family, lauds it as 'symbol of India's culture, unity, self-confidence'

IANS | April 2, 2026 12:56 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday visited the magnificent Ram Temple in Ayodhya, along with his family. The prominent industrialist, delighted to visit the birthplace of Lord Ram after the temple's inauguration in 2024, offered prayers to Ram Lalla and sought blessings.

Fresh protests in Malda day after 7 Judicial Officers held hostage by protestors over name deletion

IANS | April 2, 2026 12:16 PM

Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) A fresh protest has started in Malda since Thursday morning, this time in Mangalbari area of old Malda block. The protesters stated that many of their names have been removed from the voter list despite having valid documents.

Avadh Ojha praises Amit Shah as strong-willed leader; predicts TMC's 'ouster' in Bengal

IANS | April 2, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and educator Avadh Ojha on Thursday described Union Home Minister Amit Shah as a “strong-willed" political figure with a good decision-making attitude.

Kerala polls: UDF unveils manifesto with welfare, infra push; Mission Samudra as growth engine

IANS | April 2, 2026 11:16 AM

Kochi, April 2 (IANS) The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled an expansive, welfare-driven manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections with a strong infrastructure pitch, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance leaders, signalling a high-stakes electoral push.

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'Those who fight for nation must have leadership rights': Rahul Gandhi criticises CAPF Bill

Stalin ridicules NDA's double-engine slogan, calls it ‘dabba' engine

RS: BJP MP attacks Soren govt over sacrificial killing of girl in Jharkhand

Vijay files nomination in Tiruchy East amid fan frenzy; raises law and order concerns

LDF bets on jobs, welfare push in poll manifesto

'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv': Gaza’s story of unending war

Gautam Adani visits Ram Temple with family, lauds it as 'symbol of India's culture, unity, self-confidence'

Fresh protests in Malda day after 7 Judicial Officers held hostage by protestors over name deletion

Avadh Ojha praises Amit Shah as strong-willed leader; predicts TMC's 'ouster' in Bengal

Kerala polls: UDF unveils manifesto with welfare, infra push; Mission Samudra as growth engine

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