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'Need to see a psychiatrist', 'intellectually bankrupt': NDA leaders after ECI notice to Kharge

IANS | April 23, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Thursday welcomed the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision after it issued a show-cause notice to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his "terrorist" remark. The NDA leaders said that Kharge needs to see a "psychiatrist" and is "intellectually bankrupt".

CEC Gyanesh Kumar hails Bengal, Tamil Nadu voters for record turnout

IANS | April 23, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday hailed voters of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for registering record turnout in the Assembly elections.

HM Amit Shah takes 'setting sun' swipe at Trinamool as Bengal sees heavy voting in Phase 1

IANS | April 23, 2026 7:50 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The high-stakes electoral contest for the West Bengal Assembly, marked by a fierce rivalry between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the main opposition BJP, is also witnessing a sharp war of words as both sides seek to outmanoeuvre each other.

NSA Doval, UK counterpart discuss strengthening defence and security cooperation

IANS | April 23, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval hosted his British counterpart Jonathan Powell for the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday, holding discussions on advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including strengthening defence and security cooperation.

PM Modi announces relief for victims of Tehri Garhwal road accident

IANS | April 23, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, where a vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge.

India remains engaged with Nepal on levying customs duty on goods valued above NPR 100: MEA

IANS | April 23, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India is aware of reports about Nepal levying customs duty from cross-border travellers if they carry items purchased in India worth over Nepali Rupees (NPR) 100.

Bengal's 1st phase Assembly polls conclude with record polling percentage

IANS | April 23, 2026 7:24 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The polling for first phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls for 152 constituencies in 16 districts of the state had concluded at 6 p.m. on Thursday, with the record polling percentage in the last 15 years already surpassed by 5 p.m., nearly an hour before the official time of conclusion of the polling process.

US-bound engineering exports rise 2.3 pc to nearly $20 bn: Industry data

IANS | April 23, 2026 7:19 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India’s engineering exports to the United States witnessed a growth of 2.3 per cent year-on-year to $19.60 billion in FY26, maintaining its position as the top destination despite higher tariffs, according to industry data released on Thursday.

Women hiring in India stable with 33 pc share in placements: Report

IANS | April 23, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Nearly one in three candidates placed in CY2025 were women, and overall women’s hiring remained stable compared to broader hiring trends, a report said on Thursday.

RBI vigilant of evolving West Asia situation, economy resilient to withstand shocks: Sanjay Malhotra

IANS | April 23, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Global economic conditions and sentiments have soured after the outbreak of the West Asia conflict, adversely impacting the growth-inflation outlook, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in the latest RBI Bulletin on Thursday, adding that Central Bank would remain vigilant of the evolving situation and put in place policies that prioritise the best interest of the economy.

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'Need to see a psychiatrist', 'intellectually bankrupt': NDA leaders after ECI notice to Kharge

CEC Gyanesh Kumar hails Bengal, Tamil Nadu voters for record turnout

HM Amit Shah takes 'setting sun' swipe at Trinamool as Bengal sees heavy voting in Phase 1

NSA Doval, UK counterpart discuss strengthening defence and security cooperation

PM Modi announces relief for victims of Tehri Garhwal road accident

India remains engaged with Nepal on levying customs duty on goods valued above NPR 100: MEA

Bengal's 1st phase Assembly polls conclude with record polling percentage

US-bound engineering exports rise 2.3 pc to nearly $20 bn: Industry data

Women hiring in India stable with 33 pc share in placements: Report

RBI vigilant of evolving West Asia situation, economy resilient to withstand shocks: Sanjay Malhotra

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