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As Kerala votes in Assembly elections, citizens emphasise development and stability but highlight unemployment as a key concern. High voter turnout, strong security, and emotional participation mark polling across constituencies in one of the state’s most closely watched contests

In Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency, Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari, whose affidavit shows higher assets and multiple cases, while Banerjee reports minimal assets and no criminal charges ahead of a high-stakes electoral battle

The Indian Army rescued 135 tourists stranded in North Sikkim after landslides cut off roads, while around 1,000 remain in Lachen. ‘Operation Him Setu’ continues with support from Border Roads Organisation amid harsh weather

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated two government employees over alleged links with terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy and intensifying efforts to eliminate militant networks within government institutions

Senior Congress leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using allegedly derogatory remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy amid an escalating war of words, saying his conduct set a poor example and diverted attention from key governance issues

West Bengal recorded its first voter decline after Special Intensive Revision, dropping to 6.75 crore due to removal of duplicate, shifted, and deceased entries. The trend reverses steady growth since 2011 under Mamata Banerjee-led governance

A public war of words between Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan intensified, with both leaders exchanging letters, defending governance records, and raising allegations, as the dispute turned personal during Keralam’s election campaign, which concluded on Tuesday

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hit back at Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over his “Nee po mone Vijaya” remark during a Kerala campaign. The exchange has escalated political tensions ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections in the State

A bomb attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur district killed two children and injured their mother, sparking protests in Imphal. Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the incident, vowing strict action as security forces were deployed

A total of 1,586 candidates filed nominations for 152 constituencies in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Scrutiny is underway, with withdrawals due by April 9. Polling is scheduled for April 23, officials said

Former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu, expelled from the Indian National Congress, has launched the Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party. She announced the new outfit on X, citing dissatisfaction with leadership, after criticism of Rahul Gandhi and state leaders

Delhi University’s Ramjas College and Miranda House College received bomb threat emails on Monday. Security teams evacuated campuses and conducted checks, but no suspicious objects were found. Investigation by police and agencies is ongoing

Chhattisgarh High Court sentenced former MLA Amit Jogi to life imprisonment in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi, overturning his acquittal. The verdict may impact the state’s political landscape ahead of elections

Kerala trekker GS Sharanya survived four days alone in Karnataka’s Tadiandamol forest, enduring rain and isolation. Rescuers found her safe after an intensive search, and she remains determined to continue trekking

In West Bengal, 32-year-old Anarul Sheikh allegedly died by suicide after his name was removed from the electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision. Locals criticized the process, claiming improper verification, and warned of potential election boycotts

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was critically injured in an IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Saranda forest. Security forces intensified operations as Maoists escalate use of explosives in the insurgency-affected region

Oil India Limited boosted crude output in Rajasthan’s Thar desert to a record 1,202 barrels per day, driven by advanced recovery techniques, strengthening India’s energy security amid global market uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions

Delhi Police Special Cell detained Rizwan Ahmad from Kushinagar over suspected terror links, seizing electronic devices and incriminating material. Authorities are probing his past alleged connections with ISIS and monitoring contacts amid heightened vigilance

Four tourists, including two women, died while 14 others were injured when their tempo traveller skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near Banjar in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district. Heavy rains likely caused the accident. Rescue operations are ongoing

A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father inside a train at Silanibari station in Assam’s Lakhimpur district. Railway police arrested the accused, and authorities took custody of the body; the motive for the crime remains unclear

Three men, including an elderly person, were killed in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district after being trampled by wild elephants in two separate incidents. The attacks occurred in Gola police station area, and authorities have sent the bodies for post-mortem examination

Industrialist Gautam Adani met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, backing the state’s ambitious economic roadmap. Adani praised plans to make UP a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030, reaffirming investments, and later offered prayers at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

TVK chief Vijay filed his nomination for Tiruchirappalli East on April 2, after a massive roadshow that halted city traffic. He will contest against DMK and AIADMK candidates ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

In Karnataka, a 23-year-old Ayurveda student, Likhitha, allegedly died by suicide over defamatory rumours involving a lecturer. Police registered an FIR, while recent months have seen multiple student suicides in Bengaluru and other towns, prompting investigations into emotional distress cases