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JD(U) supporters put up posters urging Nitish Kumar not to leave Bihar

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:44 AM

Patna, April 10 (IANS) Amid strong indications that Nitish Kumar is set to transition to national politics by taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member, supporters of the Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) have launched an emotional appeal urging him not to leave Bihar. A poster campaign led by JD(U) worker Krishna Patel has surfaced across party offices and various locations in Patna.

President Murmu nominates Harivansh to Rajya Sabha for third term

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:44 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday nominated senior Janata Dal (United) leader Harivansh to the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term of six years, extending his tenure in the Rajya Sabha until 2032.

'Have no dealings': Humayun Kabir challenges Trinamool, rejects viral video

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The political controversy escalated in West Bengal on Friday after Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) President Humayun Kabir strongly rejected allegations following the release of a purported video by the Trinamool Congress, which claimed his proximity to BJP leaders and sought an Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe.

'Mafia grip, fear tactics': UDF candidate points fingers at CPI(M) over Payyannur attack

IANS | April 10, 2026 10:55 AM

Payyannur, April 10 (IANS) Fresh allegations of intimidation and political violence have surfaced in Payyannur in Kerala's Kannur district, with UDF-supported Independent candidate V. Kunjikrishnan claiming that a mafia-like network is operating to silence dissenters.

Unprecedented voter turnout in Assam, Puducherry: JD(U) leader predicts NDA win

IANS | April 10, 2026 10:42 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Friday said voter participation in the April 9 Assembly elections has reached record levels, asserting that early trends indicate a strong position for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in key states.

Votes locked, nerves unlocked as Kerala holds its breath for May 4 verdict

IANS | April 10, 2026 10:29 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 (IANS) With polling now concluded across Kerala, the battle for power has shifted from the hustings to a tense waiting game, with the electorate’s verdict set to be unveiled on May 4.

India to outpace China, other economies as growth slows in Asia-Pacific region: ADB

IANS | April 10, 2026 10:07 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India is set to outpace the broader Asian region, and China, even as growth across developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow down over the next two years amid geopolitical headwinds, according to a report released by Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday.

Oppn in panic, Bengal ready for BJP govt: Praveen Khandelwal

IANS | April 10, 2026 10:02 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Friday claimed that opposition parties in West Bengal are “in a state of panic” as the state heads for crucial Assembly elections, asserting that voters are prepared to bring the BJP to power.

PM Modi shares glimpses of Asansol rally, says Bengal backs BJP’s development agenda

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:54 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared glimpses of the enthusiasm witnessed in Asansol, stating that the people of West Bengal are supporting the BJP’s development agenda and will not back the Trinamool Congress.

Indian Army clears Col Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier rank

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to the rank of Brigadier, marking a significant development in a long-running service dispute linked to his career progression and earlier legal proceedings in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

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JD(U) supporters put up posters urging Nitish Kumar not to leave Bihar

President Murmu nominates Harivansh to Rajya Sabha for third term

'Have no dealings': Humayun Kabir challenges Trinamool, rejects viral video

'Mafia grip, fear tactics': UDF candidate points fingers at CPI(M) over Payyannur attack

Unprecedented voter turnout in Assam, Puducherry: JD(U) leader predicts NDA win

Votes locked, nerves unlocked as Kerala holds its breath for May 4 verdict

India to outpace China, other economies as growth slows in Asia-Pacific region: ADB

Oppn in panic, Bengal ready for BJP govt: Praveen Khandelwal

PM Modi shares glimpses of Asansol rally, says Bengal backs BJP’s development agenda

Indian Army clears Col Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier rank

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