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Debate continues over record turnout in 1st polling phase of Bengal polls

Jayanta Bhattacharya | April 24, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A large voter turnout, being attributed to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' roll, acute polarisation on religious lines, anti-incumbency factor, and conversely, overwhelming mandate favouring West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress -- are among reports coming after the first phase of state election held on Thursday.

India’s techade to be shaped by 6G, AI, quantum technologies: Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

IANS | April 24, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India’s 'techade' will be shaped by emerging technologies such as 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, as the country builds on its strong telecom transformation, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, said on Friday here.

FM Sitharaman warns of ‘unprecedented’ risks from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, says banks must stay vigilant

IANS | April 24, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that Indian banks are adequately prepared to deal with emerging technology-related challenges, even as she raised fresh concerns over risks linked to a new artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic.

Every single person linked to RG Kar rape-murder conspiracy will be brought to justice, says PM Modi

IANS | April 24, 2026 2:04 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) Every individual, regardless of their influence, who is connected to the larger conspiracy surrounding the R.G. Kar rape and murder case will be identified and held accountable after the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated during a campaign rally at the Panihati Assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district on Friday.

With gifts of books and portraits, women express excitement to meet PM Modi at Bengal rally

IANS | April 24, 2026 2:04 PM

Baruipur (West Bengal), April 24 (IANS) Women in large numbers, among other locals, waited to catch a glimpse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally in Jadavpur, ahead of the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal. One of them carried a book that she wrote on the Prime Minister while a young girl wished to gift PM Modi a self-made sketch.

Islamic State pushes train arson, knife attacks in South India

Vicky Nanjappa | April 24, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Islamic State, which has managed to capture a large audience in the country, especially in South India, has been urging its recruits online to set trains on fire. In addition to burning down trains filled with passengers, it has also been urging its supporters to carry out knife attacks on busy streets.

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Debate continues over record turnout in 1st polling phase of Bengal polls

India’s techade to be shaped by 6G, AI, quantum technologies: Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

FM Sitharaman warns of ‘unprecedented’ risks from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, says banks must stay vigilant

Every single person linked to RG Kar rape-murder conspiracy will be brought to justice, says PM Modi

With gifts of books and portraits, women express excitement to meet PM Modi at Bengal rally

Islamic State pushes train arson, knife attacks in South India

Being boatman for Prime Minister's ride today was great experience: Gouranga Biswas

Disinvestment process of IDBI Bank to continue: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

BJP all set to win 110 of 152 seats in 1st phase of Bengal polls, says Amit Shah

Bengal polls: ECI suspends police officer for negligence in duty

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