Rahul Gandhi wishes CRPF on Shaurya Diwas, flags CAPF promotion concerns

IANS | April 9, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday extended greetings to personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force on CRPF Shaurya Diwas, while also drawing attention to "long-standing concerns" within the forces and assuring that a Congress-led government would address these issues.

10 Indian fishermen from TN arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; boat seized

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:24 AM

Ramanathapuram, April 9 (IANS) Ten fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested on Thursday by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters, escalating tensions once again in the Palk Strait region.

Assam polls: BJP eyes hattrick, Congress looking to come back​

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:12 PM

Guwahati, April 8 (IANS) Assam is set to witness a high-voltage electoral battle on Thursday, with polling for all 126 Assembly constituencies, with the contest largely shaping up as a direct fight between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led opposition alliance. ​