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'Free zone' for terrorists in Muslim-dominated areas of Bengal: BJP leader Biplab Deb

IANS | April 22, 2026 8:00 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday alleged that terrorist infrastructures, including ISI assets and training camps, are found in certain Muslim-dominated districts in West Bengal. He also alleged that a "free zone" has been created for terrorists in these areas.

Pahalgam attack anniversary: US and Japan pay tribute to victims, back India's fight against terrorism

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and expressed Washington's support for India in fight against terrorism.

India online gaming rules to come into force from May 1

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India will bring into force a comprehensive set of rules to regulate the fast-growing online gaming sector from May 1, the government said on Wednesday.

One year after Pahalgam: Security tightened, tourists say safe to visit Kashmir

IANS | April 22, 2026 6:02 PM

Srinagar, April 22 (IANS) A year after 26 civilians were killed when gunmen opened fire at them in the Baisaran valley in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir, tourists said on Wednesday that security measures have been strengthened in the valley and that it is now safe to visit what is commonly referred to as 'Heaven on Earth'.

Pahalgam attack: The larger pattern of cross-border terror

IANS | April 22, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) It was on this date, 22 April, 2025, when terrorists in Pahalgam massacred more than 26 innocent tourists and injured many others in the Baisaran valley after asking their religious identity first.

West Bengal gears up for first phase of a high-stakes, tightly-policed Assembly election

IANS | April 22, 2026 5:00 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) West Bengal goes to the polls on Thursday, in the first of the two-phase high-stakes, tightly-policed Assembly election, where about 3.6 crore voters are expected to exercise their franchise in roughly 44,000 polling booths across 152 constituencies in 16 districts.

Kerala awaits May 4, but the suspense period reflects on set precedents, use of power

Sanu George | April 22, 2026 4:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 22 (IANS) With Kerala waiting for the vote counting day on May 4, the electoral suspense may be overwhelming, but is marked by an intriguing question -- what happens to the precedents set over a decade by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan?

Atal Pension Yojana surpasses historic 9 crore gross enrolments

IANS | April 22, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Union government said on Wednesday that the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing total gross enrolments of nine crore subscribers.

Bengal election this time is vote against infiltration, corruption, crimes against women: Amit Shah

IANS | April 22, 2026 3:43 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) The West Bengal Assembly elections this time will not be just a “vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)” but a “vote against illegal infiltration, corruption and crime against women”, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.

'Such disgraceful conduct can’t be normalised': BJP to ECI over Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark

IANS | April 22, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday to lodge a strong protest against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and to demand exemplary action to serve as a 'deterrent' for others who try to breach political red lines.

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'Free zone' for terrorists in Muslim-dominated areas of Bengal: BJP leader Biplab Deb

Pahalgam attack anniversary: US and Japan pay tribute to victims, back India's fight against terrorism

India online gaming rules to come into force from May 1

One year after Pahalgam: Security tightened, tourists say safe to visit Kashmir

Pahalgam attack: The larger pattern of cross-border terror

West Bengal gears up for first phase of a high-stakes, tightly-policed Assembly election

Kerala awaits May 4, but the suspense period reflects on set precedents, use of power

Atal Pension Yojana surpasses historic 9 crore gross enrolments

Bengal election this time is vote against infiltration, corruption, crimes against women: Amit Shah

'Such disgraceful conduct can’t be normalised': BJP to ECI over Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark

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