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Miscreants from Trinamool tried to stop me during campaign in Bengal: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

IANS | April 6, 2026 9:46 AM

Murshidabad, April 6 (IANS) Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday alleged that during his election campaign in West Bengal, some miscreants associated with the Trinamool Congress attempted to stop him. He also claimed that the local police present at the spot failed to take adequate precautionary measures despite prior information about the possibility of such an incident.

BJP at forefront of serving society, guided by India First principle: PM Modi on party's foundation day

IANS | April 6, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to Bharatiya Janata Party’s workers on the occasion of the party's Foundation Day, emphasising the long-standing commitment to public service and the principle of “India First.”

Indian auto sales clock all-time high growth in FY26, set to cross 3 crore mark: FADA

IANS | April 6, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Indian auto retail industry delivered an all-time high of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26 with a broad-based 13.30 per cent growth (year-on-year), that saw five of six vehicle categories set new annual records, data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday.

West Asia conflict Trump's 'personal war', says Iran Supreme Leader's representative

IANS | April 6, 2026 9:07 AM

Patna, April 6 (IANS) Abdulmajid Hakim Elahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader to India, has said that the Strait of Hormuz has historically remained under Iranian control for thousands of years and that disruptions began only after the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel, which he described as a personal war driven by President Donald Trump against Iran.

Two held in Mumbai for Rs 4 lakh extortion bid using letter with PM’s fake signature

IANS | April 6, 2026 8:22 AM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) The Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Police has arrested two individuals for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 4 lakh from a complainant by using a letter purportedly carrying the forged signature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said on Monday.

Shujaat Ali Quadri denies AIMIM link, flags misreporting over remarks on Jamiat

IANS | April 6, 2026 12:23 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Muslim Students' Organisation of India chairman Shujaat Ali Quadri has issued a clarification denying any association with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), after sections of the media described him as a party leader while reporting his recent remarks on Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind.

Kharge's Gujarat remark at Kerala rally sparks row; CM Bhupendra Patel hits back

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:39 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A political row broke out on Sunday after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, during a rally in Kerala, made remarks seen as targeting people of Gujarat, prompting a sharp response from Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister amid escalating regional tensions

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:25 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday said he received a call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, during which the two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in the region.

Red Corridor is history: Nation closes a half-century wound; the story of how and who

Aman Sinha | April 5, 2026 10:13 PM

New Delhi, April 5: Picture the forests of Bastar in 2013. No roads. No mobile signals. No banks. No schools worth the name. A parallel government, complete with its own courts, its own tax collectors and its own executioners, ruled these jungles by absolute terror. Tribal families buried their dead in silence, fearing that grief itself might draw suspicion. Security forces moved in convoys because moving alone meant dying.

'Party delivers what it promises': BJP MP on govt's proposal for women's reservation in Lok Sabha, Assemblies

IANS | April 5, 2026 9:43 PM

Cooch Behar (West Bengal), April 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tigga on Sunday emphasised that the party delivers whatever it promises. His reaction followed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the BJP-led Central government's proposal for 33 per cent reservation for women leaders in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

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Miscreants from Trinamool tried to stop me during campaign in Bengal: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

BJP at forefront of serving society, guided by India First principle: PM Modi on party's foundation day

Indian auto sales clock all-time high growth in FY26, set to cross 3 crore mark: FADA

West Asia conflict Trump's 'personal war', says Iran Supreme Leader's representative

Two held in Mumbai for Rs 4 lakh extortion bid using letter with PM’s fake signature

Shujaat Ali Quadri denies AIMIM link, flags misreporting over remarks on Jamiat

Kharge's Gujarat remark at Kerala rally sparks row; CM Bhupendra Patel hits back

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister amid escalating regional tensions

Red Corridor is history: Nation closes a half-century wound; the story of how and who

'Party delivers what it promises': BJP MP on govt's proposal for women's reservation in Lok Sabha, Assemblies

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