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BJP, Cong slam Pak Defence Minister's 'Kolkata as potential target' remark

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress on Sunday lashed out at Pakistan after its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India that in case of any future conflict between the neighbouring countries, the rogue nation will strike West Bengal's capital Kolkata. Asif had also accused India of planning a "false flag operation" against Pakistan.

HM Amit Shah's roadshow draws huge crowd as NDA ramps up final campaign push in Kerala

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:05 PM

Kozhikode, April 5 (IANS) With nearly days left for Kerala to head to the polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a high-energy roadshow in Beypore Assembly constituency, signalling an aggressive final push by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA to expand its footprint in the state.

Another India-flagged tanker Green Asha crosses Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) An India-flagged vessel, Green Asha, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the ninth Indian tanker to transit the crucial maritime corridor since the onset of the ongoing West Asia conflict.

ECI reshuffles Officers-in-Charge of several police stations in Kolkata

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:50 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has transferred the Officers-in-Charge (OCs) of several police stations in Kolkata, said an official on Sunday.

Entered Parliament not to create ruckus; interventions documented: Raghav Chadha on Punjab row (Ld)

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has strongly refuted allegations made by leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who accused him of failing to raise issues concerning Punjab in Parliament.

Kashmiri student dies in Saudi Arabia; JKSA seeks MEA's intervention in repatriation process

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:14 PM

Srinagar, April 5 (IANS) The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday wrote to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, seeking his intervention for the urgent repatriation of the mortal remains of a Kashmiri youth, Bilal Manzoor Ganie, who passed away in Saudi Arabia.

CII seeks more fiscal, monetary sops for industry amid Iran war crisis

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Apex business chamber CII on Sunday sought more fiscal and monetary policy concessions from the government and the RBI to tide over the global uncertainty triggered by the West Asia conflict, even as it lauded “the series of timely, well calibrated and coordinated measures” that have already been taken in this regard.

Stalin campaigns in TN's Virudhunagar, targets Palaniswami for spreading 'baseless' allegations

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:56 PM

Virudhunagar, April 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Sunday addressed a major public meeting at Chathirareddiapatti near Virudhunagar, where he introduced candidates of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) contesting across seven Assembly constituencies in the district, while launching a sharp attack on opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

Delhi Police bust illegal govt medicines racket; Rs 70 lakh stock seized

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Delhi Police has busted an organised racket involved in the illegal diversion and sale of government-supplied medicines meant for free distribution in public hospitals, officials said on Sunday.

'Mamata Banerjee losing, frustrated': Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Bengal CM over EVM remarks

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks questioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), alleging that her statements reflect “frustration” amid electoral pressure.

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BJP, Cong slam Pak Defence Minister's 'Kolkata as potential target' remark

HM Amit Shah's roadshow draws huge crowd as NDA ramps up final campaign push in Kerala

Another India-flagged tanker Green Asha crosses Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

ECI reshuffles Officers-in-Charge of several police stations in Kolkata

Entered Parliament not to create ruckus; interventions documented: Raghav Chadha on Punjab row (Ld)

Kashmiri student dies in Saudi Arabia; JKSA seeks MEA's intervention in repatriation process

CII seeks more fiscal, monetary sops for industry amid Iran war crisis

Stalin campaigns in TN's Virudhunagar, targets Palaniswami for spreading 'baseless' allegations

Delhi Police bust illegal govt medicines racket; Rs 70 lakh stock seized

'Mamata Banerjee losing, frustrated': Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Bengal CM over EVM remarks

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