New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have emphasised on the importance of Census 2027 which began on Wednesday, calling it necessary for government planning and policy implementation. The Congress, on its part, urged for the inclusion of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the census.
Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is unlikely to find electoral support in Assam, asserting that regional sentiments of the state's voters would not favour an "outsider" political formation.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Wednesday hit out at the Trinamool Congress over what he described as "divisive politics" in West Bengal, while also lauding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and raising concerns over reports of "dead voters." The actor-turned-politician questioned alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and suggested that such issues needed closer scrutiny to ensure transparency in the voting process in the upcoming Assembly polls.
Dehradun, April 1 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday visited the residence of the retired Army officer who was shot dead by a stray bullet on March 30 and offered condolences to the bereaved family.
Tiruchy, April 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition AIADMK, alleging that its leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) would “pledge” the state to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if voted to power.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Digital payment services faced disruption across India on Wednesday, leaving many users unable to complete transactions through UPI platforms.
Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed the situation arising from unseasonal rainfall across several districts of the state and enquired about the condition of farmers affected by the adverse weather.
Kanpur, April 1 (IANS) The condition of a woman who underwent an alleged illegal kidney transplant in UP's Kanpur has deteriorated, prompting doctors to recommend her immediate transfer to a specialised and authorised transplant facility for advanced care and monitoring.
Biswanath, April 1 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, several voters in Assam's Biswanath district on Wednesday said the government's development and welfare initiatives will influence their voting decisions.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Opposition parties on Wednesday criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government for the introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, in the Lok Sabha, calling the Bill 'malafide' and 'undemocratic'. While the BJP, in its defence, said the Bill aims to regulate foreign funding and is in 'national interest'.
