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State of war in Bengal, says Trinamool MP Saayoni Ghosh over CRPF deployment during polls

IANS | April 29, 2026 3:20 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Saayoni Ghosh on Wednesday termed the deployment of CRPF personnel for Assembly polls in West Bengal as "state of war". Taking a jibe at the central forces who have been deployed by the Election Commission for peaceful conduct of elections in the state, she said that "only the Navy and Air Force were left to enter Bengal".

Mira Road stabbing: ATS probes alleged ISIS links, handwritten note surfaces

IANS | April 29, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The investigation into the Mira Road stabbing case in Mumbai has intensified, with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) examining alleged radical links and newly-recovered material from the accused man Zeab Zubair Ansari’s residence.

Zero tolerance for EVM tampering, repoll wherever needed: Bengal CEO on polls

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:59 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Wednesday reiterated a strict "zero tolerance" policy towards any irregularities during polling, including allegations of EVM tampering, and said repolling would be conducted wherever required.

Delhi HC Chief Justice’s Bench virtual hearings disrupted by obscene content

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court’s video conferencing proceedings before the Chief Justice’s Bench were repeatedly disrupted on Wednesday after unidentified participants allegedly displayed obscene and pornographic content on screen.

Bengal Phase 2 polling hit by violence, EVM tampering allegations; BJP slams Trinamool

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:42 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Allegations of violence and claims of EVM tampering marked the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Wednesday, intensifying the political contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress.

'Unforgettable experience', Sikkim footballers share joy of playing friendly match with PM Modi

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A group of 17 young footballers from Sikkim described their interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “unforgettable” and also expressed joy over getting a rare opportunity to play football with him during his recent visit to Gangtok.

Adani Group-led new corridor unlocks eastern UP's growth potential

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:27 PM

Hardoi (UP), April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, one of India's largest greenfield infrastructure projects that was completed in less than 3.5 years, connecting Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh with Prayagraj in the eastern region of the country’s most populous state, with Adani Road Transport Limited (ARTL), the roads arm of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), developing 464 km, or nearly 80 per cent of the alignment.

No structured modules: Lone actors drive India’s terror threat

Vicky Nanjappa | April 29, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the manner in which terror groups would increasingly function in future. Officials say that terror modules would no longer be structured like the earlier ones. Terrorists would no longer operate under structured modules that would involve handlers from abroad and ideological mentors, they would either act alone or in very small groups.

Once-in-a-generation opportunity: New Zealand PM hails FTA with India

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday described India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, underscoring the scale and potential of the Indian market.

India-Kenya bilateral trade jumps nearly 25 pc to $4.31 billion in FY26

IANS | April 29, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India has emerged as a key trading partner for Kenya as bilateral trade grew to $4.31 billion in FY26, while both the countries aim to further strengthen trade and economic cooperation, the government said on Wednesday.