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Opposition parties, undeterred by earlier rejections, are drafting a fresh notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders from Congress, Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, and DMK are coordinating efforts to gather at least 200 MPs’ signatures.
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die after a stormy Budget session marked by the defeat of the women’s reservation bill, opposition protests and passage of key financial legislation, with the government and opposition clashing on several major issues
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Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin campaigned for Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur ahead of the West Bengal assembly polls, aiming to boost the campaign as Chowdhury returns to state politics after his 2024 Lok Sabha defeat
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Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Opposition parties after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 on women’s reservation failed in Lok Sabha. PM Narendra Modi blamed Congress, DMK, TMC, and SP for blocking the Bill, calling it a setback to women’s representation efforts
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The Calcutta High Court has set aside the appointment of assistant professors as presiding officers for West Bengal assembly polls, ruling that the Election Commission failed to justify the decision as per its guidelines on assigning senior officials to polling duties
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The newly formed NDA government led by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will face a trust vote in the Assembly on April 24, following his recent swearing-in after Nitish Kumar stepped down to take up responsibilities at the Centre
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Rahul Gandhi alleged in Tiruchirappalli that AIADMK is acting as a mask for the BJP, which aims to install a compliant chief minister in Tamil Nadu, while also accusing the Centre of targeting opposition and weakening federal balance
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Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya attacked the TMC government, calling it a “living fossil” surviving on borrowed time. He alleged collapse of law and order, economic decline and political violence, while expressing confidence that BJP will win the upcoming elections
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay claimed the party is gaining strong grassroots support across Tamil Nadu while accusing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of blocking campaign permissions and spreading misinformation, asserting that a “people’s movement” will challenge ruling-party dominance in the upcoming polls
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the defeat of the women’s reservation amendment bill in the Lok Sabha was a victory for democracy, alleging the Centre aimed to alter the federal structure and use delimitation for political gains in upcoming elections
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Two Naga civilians were killed in a militant attack along the Imphal-Dimapur highway in Manipur. The Tangkhul Naga Long accused Kuki cadres under the Suspension of Operation pact of targeting a civilian convoy, while the Kuki-Zo Council strongly denied involvement, attributing the incident to factional tensions.
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Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the Centre of withholding Rs 3,000 crore meant for education and “snatching” the state’s rights, while also criticising alleged Hindi imposition and highlighting DMK welfare schemes ahead of assembly elections
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The Election Commission of India has enforced strict measures for West Bengal’s April 23 polls, including 100-metre security perimeters, multi-level voter verification, and door-to-door slip distribution to ensure free, fair, and disturbance-free voting across 152 constituencies
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The death toll in the Vedanta power plant blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has risen to 23, with several workers still under treatment. Authorities are probing the cause, while questions have been raised over the FIR naming company officials
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Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of using the women’s reservation bill to push delimitation, alleging a bid to weaken states, while attacking BJP and AIADMK during Tamil Nadu poll campaign rallies
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Actor Varun Tej sustained a knee fracture while training in volleyball for his upcoming rural sports drama "Bhari". He underwent minor surgery and shared a positive recovery update on Instagram, thanking his doctors and fans for their support.
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Iranian forces fired on India-bound vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, halting 13 of 14 ships carrying crude, LPG and fertilisers, triggering returns and delays, as India coordinates for safe passage amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States
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Ahead of Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India said media entry inside polling stations will be strictly regulated by presiding officers, prohibiting photography inside voting compartments and enforcing verification processes to ensure secrecy, security and integrity of the electoral process
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Two Naga civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen along the Imphal–Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) in Manipur, triggering outrage and conflicting claims between community groups, as security forces launched operations amid rising tensions in the conflict-hit region
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Iran’s Ambassador to India after Indian-flagged vessels, including a crude oil tanker, came under fire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. While the crew remained safe, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed multiple incidents, including a container ship hit by a projectile.
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A porridge distribution centre was inaugurated at Indiranagar village in Rebbena mandal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, sponsored by temple priest Devara Vinod. Rebbena Tahsildar Surya Prakash and SI Venkata Krishna praised the initiative, calling it a commendable effort to serve villagers and travellers during the summer months.
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The Telangana government has made it mandatory for builders near notified airport noise zones to use sound-resistant materials. Under GO 124, constructions must comply with DGCA noise limits, ensuring improved indoor environments for residential and commercial developments.
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Flight operations at Pune airport resumed after an overnight disruption caused by a technical snag in an IAF fighter aircraft. The runway was cleared early morning, with several flights cancelled or diverted before services gradually returned to normal
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Telangana will add over 5,000 seats in government polytechnics for 2026–27, introducing new diploma courses in emerging technologies such as AI, robotics and semiconductors. The curriculum, developed with IIT Hyderabad, aims to boost enrolment and skill development.
