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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.

Delimitation necessary but must remain free of political bias, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday said that delimitation of constituencies is essential to ensure effective representation and development, but cautioned that the exercise must not result in disproportionate political advantage or be influenced by partisan considerations.

NH44 in Bengaluru is ‘shoddily designed and ill-maintained’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon Limited, on Sunday raised concerns over the condition of NH44, the key IT corridor connecting the city to Hosur.

Bengal polls: BJP files petition with ECI against Trinamool MP for MCC breach

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:35 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Sunday, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a complaint against four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member and senior advocate, Kalyan Banerjee, accusing him of issuing “inciteful, derogatory, hateful and provocative statements” which is violation the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

'Why are 3 out of every 5 women still not receiving help?' Rahul Gandhi flags gaps in OSCs

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday raised concerns over women’s safety and the functioning of One Stop Centres (OSCs), alleging that many women in distress are still unable to access timely support.

Bengal polls: Adhir Chowdhury again faces protests from Trinamool workers in Berhampore

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:50 AM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Tensions escalated once more during Congress candidate Adhir Chowdhury's campaign rally in Berhampore in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Sunday, where he encountered 'go back' slogans from Trinamool Congress supporters in three different locations.

Kerala locals express excitement for Amit Shah's roadshow in Beypore today

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:25 AM

Beypore (Kerala), April 5 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Beypore in Kerala on Sunday, where he will spearhead a high-intensity roadshow in support of NDA candidate K.P. Prakash Babu.

'To my colleagues in AAP, picture abhi baaki hai': Raghav Chadha on Punjab agenda row

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:10 AM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Sunday defended his record of raising Punjab-related issues while responding to recent criticisms from within his party.

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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

Delimitation necessary but must remain free of political bias, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

NH44 in Bengaluru is ‘shoddily designed and ill-maintained’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Bengal polls: BJP files petition with ECI against Trinamool MP for MCC breach

'Why are 3 out of every 5 women still not receiving help?' Rahul Gandhi flags gaps in OSCs

Bengal polls: Adhir Chowdhury again faces protests from Trinamool workers in Berhampore

Kerala locals express excitement for Amit Shah's roadshow in Beypore today

'To my colleagues in AAP, picture abhi baaki hai': Raghav Chadha on Punjab agenda row

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