Bangladesh MP warns of refugee crisis if BJP wins West Bengal polls
Dhaka/IBNS: In a fresh bilateral controversy, a Bangladeshi lawmaker has warned of a potential refugee crisis if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in West Bengal.
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Midnight drama ends in anti-climax! Mamata’s ‘EVM tampering’ alarm deflated after 4-hour vigil
Kolkata/IBNS: A high-voltage political standoff in Kolkata over alleged electronic voting machine (EVM) manipulation ended in an anti-climax, with no evidence found to support the claims raised by the Trinamool Congress.
‘Coffee and tea don’t go well together’: Annamalai’s remark resurfaces amid AIADMK–TVK buzz
Chennai/IBNS: The buzz over a possible tie-up between the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam–Bharatiya Janata Party alliance and actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has triggered fresh political speculation, with indications that such a move could create cracks within the NDA, media reports said.
Diplomatic row: Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Himanta Biswa Sarma remarks
New Delhi/Dhaka/IBNS: Bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh have come under focus after Dhaka summoned acting Indian High Commissioner Pawan Badhe over remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, media reports said.
Supreme Court grants Pawan Khera anticipatory bail in case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife
New Delhi/IBNS: In a relief for Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court of India on Friday granted anticipatory bail to the Congress leader in a case over his allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, media reports said.
4-hour vigil, EVM claims, high drama: Mamata storms Bhabanipur strongroom ahead of counting
Kolkata/IBNS: Mamata Banerjee visited the strongroom at Sakhawat Memorial School in south Kolkata and remained there for nearly four hours amid allegations of irregularities linked to electronic voting machines and ballot handling.
‘Mahadev DNA’ row rocks Jamia: BJP backs VC as campus protests intensify
A political and campus row has erupted at Jamia Millia Islamia after Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif’s remarks linking Indian identity to “Mahadev’s DNA” triggered widespread reactions.
Rain, protests, and slogans: TMC-BJP faceoff erupts outside Kolkata's Netaji Indoor Stadium strong room
Amid heavy rain, tensions flared on Thursday evening outside the strong room at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, located within the Netaji Indoor Stadium complex in Kolkata a day after the final phase of Assembly Elections ended in West Bengal.
Big relief for Karisma Kapoor’s children in Sunjay Kapur’s ₹30,000-crore estate battle
In a significant interim win for Kiaan and Samaira, the children of Karisma Kapoor, the Delhi High Court has ordered that the massive estate of late businessman Sunjay Kapur be preserved.
Today’s Chanakya projects BJP landslide in Bengal, TMC pushed to 100 seats
New Delhi/IBNS: Exit poll projections for the 294-seat Assembly in West Bengal have indicated a significant shift, with pollster Today’s Chanakya forecasting a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Overloaded tourist boat sinks in Madhya Pradesh's Bargi Dam; at least 4 dead, several missing
At least four people were killed after a tourist boat carrying 31 passengers sank in the Bargi Dam area of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, media reports said.
Bengal polls: Mamata rejects exit poll projections, claims decisive TMC return to power
Kolkata/IBNS: A day after several exit polls projected an advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released a video message asserting that her party remains firmly on course to form the next government.
‘Not necessary to humiliate me with arrest’: Pawan Khera to SC over remarks on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife
Guwahati/IBNS: Pawan Khera, who has sought anticipatory bail over his remarks on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, on Thursday told the Supreme Court of India that it was “not necessary to humiliate me with arrest,” media reports said.
‘Let’s not choose for people capable of choosing’: Supreme Court to Centre on teen pregnancy termination
New Delhi/IBNS: Upholding women’s rights over their bodies, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday came down heavily on the Centre over its curative plea challenging an earlier order that allowed a 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 31-week pregnancy, media reports said.
I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel gets bail after Bengal polls conclude
New Delhi/IBNS: Vinesh Chandel, co-founder and director of Indian Political Action Committee, has been granted bail by a Delhi court more than two weeks after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, media reports said.
Bengal Polls: Mamata Banerjee alleges ECI bias; Suvendu Adhikari clashes with TMC supporters in Bhabanipur
Kolkata/IBNS: A high-turnout second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections was marked by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s sharp allegations against the Election Commission of India and a tense face-off between Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Suvendu Adhikari and Trinamool Congress workers in Bhabanipur.
Loud wedding DJ blamed for death of 140 chickens in UP village, police case filed
A poultry farm owner in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district has filed a police complaint claiming that loud DJ music from a wedding procession led to the death of 140 chickens at his farm on April 25, media reports said.
Clerical error led to bail in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Court
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their 2025 honeymoon in Meghalaya, has been granted bail by a Shillong court after three earlier rejections.
Exit polls project tight Bengal race; BJP ahead in Assam, Congress gains in Kerala, Vijay rises in Tamil Nadu
The 2026 Assembly exit polls have painted a dramatic and fragmented political picture across five key battlegrounds — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry.
Exit Polls Give Bengal to BJP—But One Survey Begs to Differ
A P-MARQ exit poll for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election has projected a strong showing for the BJP, putting it ahead of the ruling Trinamool Congress in the 294-member Assembly. According to the survey, the BJP is expected to secure between 150 and 175 seats, crossing the majority mark of 148 comfortably.
Big defence push: Rajnath Singh to hold high-stakes talks with Italy’s Defence Minister
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in New Delhi on April 30.
India becomes Kenya’s major trading partner as bilateral trade crosses $4.31 billion
The 10th Session of the India–Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on April 27 – 28,, in Nairobi, Kenya, to review and strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
PM Modi unveils 594-km Ganga Expressway: Why it is a game-changer for Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km access-controlled Greenfield Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, calling it a major milestone in the state’s infrastructure and economic transformation.
“Voting without fear”: PM Modi hails record turnout in West Bengal polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the higher voter turnout in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, saying it reflected that people were voting “without fear” in the state.
PM Modi visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple, says he prays for India’s happiness and health
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi and offered prayers at the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
‘Joy Bangla’ vs ‘Jai Shri Ram’: Chaos in Bhabanipur during Suvendu Adhikari’s visit
Kolkata/IBNS: Tension flared outside Jai Hind Bhavan in Bhabanipur on Wednesday after Trinamool Congress supporters staged a protest during BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari’s visit to a polling booth.
Operation Sindoor boost: India is now fifth-largest military spender at USD 92.1 billion in 2025, Pakistan's spending is also up
India, which conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on May 7, 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack, is now the fifth-largest military spender in the world, as per data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Mamata Banerjee trying to intimidate Hindu voters, alleges Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress supremo and Bhabanipur candidate Mamata Banerjee visiting multiple polling booths on Wednesday triggered sharp political reactions, with her rival alleging intimidation of Hindu voters.
‘Got the guts?’ Derek O’Brien dares Modi to quit if Mamata Banerjee wins Bengal polls
MP Derek O'Brien on Wednesday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the All India Trinamool Congress retain power in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
ECI ‘harassing’ TMC, dancing to BJP’s tune: Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur
Kolkata/IBNS: The war of words between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission of India intensified on Wednesday as West Bengal Chief Minister and Bhabanipur candidate Mamata Banerjee accused the poll body of harassment on voting day.