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Apr 22, 2026, 08:54 AM
Janata Dal (United) Unveils New National Executive and Office Bearers

Janata Dal (United) Unveils New National Executive and Office Bearers

The Janata Dal (United) has released the list of its new national executive and other office bearers. Senior party leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will continue to be the national president of the JDU, while Sanjay Jha has been retained as the national working president. According to the list released by है.पार्टी, many old and experienced leaders have been given responsibility in this new team. However, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar, who was in the news in political circles, has not been included in any post for the time being, which is being seen as an important indication that the party has tried to focus on organizational balance and regional representation in the formation of the balance team. Several leaders have been accommodated in the national executive, vice-president, general secretary and secretary level, which gives a message to strengthen the party for the upcoming political challenges.
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Apr 22, 2026, 08:49 AM
BJP Candidate Mayuriben Rathod Contesting for Women's Reserved Seat in Rajkot Taluka Panchayat

BJP Candidate Mayuriben Rathod Contesting for Women's Reserved Seat in Rajkot Taluka Panchayat

Rajkot, Dt. 22: Mrs. Mayuriben Dhanrajbhai Rathod, an enthusiastic young candidate, is contesting as a BJP candidate from Gauridad Bakshi Panchayat women's reserved seat in Taluka Panchayat. She is the wife of Dhanrajbhai Devjibhai Rathod (Sarpanch: Anandpar Baghi), who became the youngest Sarpanch unopposed in Saurashtra in 2021. Sarpanch's wife is contesting Taluka Panchayat elections. Gauridadad seat of Rajkot Taluka Panchayat consists of Gauridadar, Ratanpar, Jalia, Vijayanagar and Anandpar (T) villages. The constituency has 7261 voters. There are 10 booths. Mrs. Mayuriben is a businesswoman. She is associated with the ideology of BJP for years. She is respected in all the society including Karadiya Rajput Samaj. She has expressed confidence of her resounding victory with the widespread reception she received during the public contact. Gorid seat of Taluka Panchayat is attached to the district panchayat seat. Shailesh Shailesh Shailesh is an active BJP worker at the district level.
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Apr 22, 2026, 08:34 AM
India Stands United Against Terrorism: Modi Commemorates Pahalgam Attack Anniversary

India Stands United Against Terrorism: Modi Commemorates Pahalgam Attack Anniversary

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the "heinous designs" of terrorists will never succeed as he recalled the first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack even as the Congress claimed that the perpetrator Pakistan managing global respectability reflected the “complete failure” of the “self-glorifying style” of his diplomatic engagement. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While Modi insisted he remembers the innocent lives lost in the gruesome terror attack and they will never be forgotten, top Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi said the spirit of India “stands unbroken, resolute and united” against every act of terrorism and will “never bow before the forces that spread hatred and fear”. Also Read:One year after Pahalgam: Defining images from terror attack Also Read:One year after Pahalgam: Defining images from terror attack “As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to any form of terror. The heinous designs of terrorists will never succeed,” Modi said about the incident in which 26 people were killed in a Pahalgam tourist spot. Congress General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh recalled that the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor had admitted that the incident was due to an “intelligence failure” but there is no clarity on the action taken "on this admission" even though the killers themselves were brought to justice a few months later. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Zameer Ahmed: Action Cong ress leaders must follow due process rule Undo US woman 'sexually assaulte d' at Karnataka homestay; owner & staff arrested Undo Deepika Padukone Raaka: Pregnancy sparks exit rumou rs in Allu Arjun films Undo "Pakistan stood isolated after it had carried out the terror attacks in Mumbai in Nov 2008. Its economy continues to be in shambles, dependent on largesse from external donors. Separatist movements are deeply entrenched in its polity and society. Its politics is dysfunctional and it is the Army that is calling the shots in the country," he said. "Yet today, that very same failed state whose Army Chief had made inflammatory and communally provocative statements just a few days prior to the deadly deed, has now acquired a new global respectability. In many ways, this reflects the complete failure of the substance of the PM’s foreign policy and the self-glorifying style of his diplomatic engagement. Should he reset? Of course, yes. Will he reset? Most certainly he will not," he said. Kharge said the nation will "never forget nor forgive" the sacrifices of innocent citizens, as he saluted the valour and sacrifice of armed forces, who fought with "unbridled determination and fortitude" during Operation Sindoor. "We also remember our citizens at the border who lost their precious lives due to cross-border shelling. Their sacrifice is etched in the conscience of the nation. The spirit of India stands unbroken, resolute and united against every act of terrorism," he said. Rahul said India will never forget their sacrifice and the pain of their families, nor will it ever forgive those responsible for this dastardly act. "The memory of those innocent lives brutally snatched away still shakes our hearts today. The grief of the martyrs' families is the grief of us all. The martyrdom of those sons of the nation will forever remain etched in the soul of India. The entire nation stood united against terrorism and violence then, stands united now, and will always remain so. India will never bow before the forces that spread hatred and fear—we will stand against them with even greater strength, unity, and resolve," he said. ADVERTISEMENT Published 22 April 2026, 14:04 IST India News Congress Jammu and Kashmir Narendra Modi Pahalgam Follow us on : Follow Us Read More
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Apr 22, 2026, 07:13 AM
West Bengal Polls: Celebrities Campaign for Trinamool Congress Candidates

West Bengal Polls: Celebrities Campaign for Trinamool Congress Candidates

This time: In the last campaign, the candidates tried their best to woo the voters by holding road shows with the stars. Somewhere Dev-Koel. Somewhere Mithun-Lucket. Since the announcement of the polls, both the green and saffron camps were busy in the campaign. The Left also did not give up. The next two elections are on May 23 in Midnapore and Jhargram. The last time to campaign was till 6 pm on Tuesday. All the political parties among them campaigned lavishly to win the hearts of the voters. On the last day, TMC Rajya Sabha MP and actress Koel Mullick held a road show in Ghatal and Chandrakona for the TMC candidate. On Tuesday afternoon, Koel came to campaign for Shyamali Sardar, the TMC candidate for Ghatal Assembly. She said, "Shyamalidi Didi's representative wants you to win her by a huge margin." She held a road show in support of Trinamool candidate Surya Kanta Doloi from Ghatal to Chandrakona Kshirpai. She saw a crowd of ordinary people on the roadside to see the actress. On the other hand, in the actor-turned-turned-politician also supported the TMC candidate on
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Apr 22, 2026, 07:12 AM
West Bengal Bars Outsiders from Hotel Rooms Ahead of Polls

West Bengal Bars Outsiders from Hotel Rooms Ahead of Polls

Kolkata: After the ban on alcohol in West Bengal for 9 days, now another decision has sparked a new debate. है.पश्चिम The office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Bengal has issued a new order stating that outsiders will not be given rooms for hotel booking. Here, outsiders mean people who are not residents of that local assembly constituency. This ban will come into effect from 6 pm on Tuesday and will be in force till the end of the polling. The purpose of this decision is to monitor the movement of outsiders and to prevent the electoral process from being affected. है.किनपर The order will be applicable to all the coastal tourist areas like Digha, Shankarpur, Tajpur and Mandarmani. The administration has clarified that only residents of the concerned assembly constituency will stay in hotels during this period. सकेंगे.पूर्व District Magistrate of Medinipur and District Election Officer Niranjan Kumar confirmed this decision and said that "no resident of outside this assembly constituency will be allowed to stay in any hotel room as per the directions of the Election Commission."
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:53 AM
US-Israeli Invasion of Iran: A Conflict with Far-Reaching Consequences

US-Israeli Invasion of Iran: A Conflict with Far-Reaching Consequences

Atanu Biswas believes that the joint US-Israeli invasion of Iran and the resulting so-called Iran war will redefine the world's peace, stability, mutual relations, and global economy. The conflict is not just a regional conflict, but has far-reaching consequences. But to answer the question of why this bloody war really began, we need to look back in the pages of history. In fact, Israel and America's discomfort with Iran goes back a long way. In June last year, the US and Israel launched simultaneous attacks on various Iranian nuclear facilities. Their stated objective was to destroy Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons. However, the context and circumstances of this war are far more complex. The international peace talks and cease-fire process began last September, but the situation was indeed critical. The situation changed drastically in late February. US President Donald Trump gave Iran a ten-day ultimatum. America's original proposal was to stop its ballistic missile and ballistic missile development, as well as its support for the Houthi militias.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:53 AM
West Bengal Assembly Elections: First Phase Set to Begin Tomorrow

West Bengal Assembly Elections: First Phase Set to Begin Tomorrow

Raja Bandyopadhyay, Asansol and Durgapur: The first phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will begin on Thursday morning. A total of 152 seats in 16 districts of the state will go to the polls tomorrow. The high-voltage list includes nine very important assembly constituencies in Paschim Bardhaman district. The biggest festival of democracy is round the corner. The administrative activity in Asansol and Durgapur has been at its peak since Wednesday morning. According to the District Election Office, a total of three Distribution-cum-Receiving Centres (DCRCs) have been set up to conduct the polls in nine constituencies of Paschim Bardhaman. Two of these centres - Asansol Dhadka Polytechnic College and Asansol Engineering College - are in Asansol. Another one has been set up in Durgapur. The rush of voters in these centres has been noticeable since Wednesday morning. Long queues of EVMs, VVPATs and other high-level polling officials are busy in the polling stations.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:47 AM
West Bengal Assembly Elections-2026: Report Highlights Rise in Criminal Candidates and Low Women Participation

West Bengal Assembly Elections-2026: Report Highlights Rise in Criminal Candidates and Low Women Participation

Kolkata: The latest report of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and West Bengal Election Watch has presented a grim picture regarding the criminal background and low participation of women in the West Bengal Assembly Elections-2026. The report was released on the basis of an analysis of self-declared criminal cases and personal assets of 2920 candidates out of 2926 in the fray in both phases. According to the'Red Alert'report, this time 129 seats (44%) out of 294 assembly seats in the state have been declared'Red Alert '.'Red Alert'are those constituencies where three or more candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves. In comparison, in the 2021 assembly elections, the number of such seats was 78 (27%). That is, an increase of about 17 percentage points in five years. Also Read -'Listen to Aye Didi and Kannon Candidates': TMC on Amit Shah's statement, 423% Candidates to be Responded on May 29, 2020
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:41 AM
Indian Election Commission Issues Guidelines for Candidates Ahead of Polling Day

Indian Election Commission Issues Guidelines for Candidates Ahead of Polling Day

Ahead of the first phase of polling, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued guidelines that no candidate can leave their assembly constituency from 6 am on the day of polling till the end of polling. Polling will be held at 152 centres in 16 districts on Thursday. The ECI has said that candidates will have to stay in their assembly constituency during the polling. The ECI has said that no one can create any disturbance or create any ruckus. Every candidate has to ensure that the election is fair, peaceful and people can exercise their franchise in a democratic manner. The ECI has written to the state DGP with a list of criminals. According to the Commission, 506 people have been arrested so far under non-bailable sections by the police. This is not new. Preventive arrest orders have been issued by the ECI before every election. However, this time the picture is completely different.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:38 AM
Double-Engine Governments Lead in Crimes Against Women: A Pattern of Inaction and Protection of Perpetrators

Double-Engine Governments Lead in Crimes Against Women: A Pattern of Inaction and Protection of Perpetrators

The fact that double-engine governments are leading the country in crimes against women is evident from the statistics published by the central government. What is more remarkable is that the double-engine states have lagged far behind in the intensity of crimes, atrocities, and even in the brutality of the junta. The incidents of sexual violence that have shaken, shocked, and shaken the entire country in the last decade have almost all occurred in the double-engine states. In Yogi's state, Dalit daughters have been gang-raped and murdered one after another. The criminals are so-called upper-caste saffron leaders or supporters. No double-engine has spoken for the raped-killed daughters. The ruling police have made every effort to protect the rapists. The ideological parent of Modi-Shah's Sangh Parivar leads the followers in Gandi of Manuvadi discipline, where women are sacrificed every day in the guise of patriarchy. The BJP will not be able to take any position of women's self-interest for the sake of empowerment and women's self-interest.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:34 AM
Election Commission Delays Release of Additional Voter List

Election Commission Delays Release of Additional Voter List

How many of the voters who were left out after the tribunal settlement finally got their voting rights back? The commission could not provide this information till Tuesday night. A teacher from Lalgola assembly constituency in Murshidabad said, "My brother has been left out of the trial. He has also applied online to the tribunal. But it is not known whether he is on the additional list till the night." In fact, not a single voter from Murshidabad district was left out. There are 14,28,781 voters on the excluded list from 152 constituencies in 16 districts in the first phase of the state. Campaigning for the first phase ended today. The commission is supposed to release the additional list of voters who will be considered as voters among the applicants to the tribunal two days before the polls as per the Supreme Court's order. Till this night, no information has come out officially from the commission on the release of the additional list. A top official of the commission said, "All the voters who were left out in the trial phase have been handed over to the judges of the tribunal. The nodal officer in charge of the commission is keeping a close watch on the 70 lakh voters in the judicial disposal list."
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:34 AM
Assam Government to File Reply in Gauhati High Court on Hate Speech PILs by May 28

Assam Government to File Reply in Gauhati High Court on Hate Speech PILs by May 28

Guwahati: The Assam government will file its reply in the Gauhati High Court till the next hearing on the PILs related to'hate speech'against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Gauhati High Court has scheduled the next hearing for May 28. The court recorded the state's assurance that the reply affidavit will definitely be filed by the next date, a copy of which will be given to the petitioners'counsel well in advance. The first hearing was held on February 26. These PILs were first heard on February 26. The court had also issued notices to Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state government, the central government, and the Director General of Police at that time. The proceedings are taking place in the backdrop of the recent assembly elections in which polling was held on April 9 and counting of votes is to be held on May 4. One of these petitions was filed by Sahitya Akademi awardee Hiren Gohain, former DGP Harekrishna Deka, and senior journalist Paresh Malakar of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:29 AM
Poet's Arrest Warrant Sparks Controversy in West Bengal Ahead of Elections

Poet's Arrest Warrant Sparks Controversy in West Bengal Ahead of Elections

Just 24 hours before the West Bengal Election 2026, Bengal witnessed an unprecedented situation. It is known that an arrest warrant was issued against poet Srijato Bandyopadhyay! Just before the elections, the court's order virtually took the state politics and culture by storm. It is known that the order to arrest the poet was issued in connection with a case that was several years old. Meanwhile, when the news of the arrest warrant against Srijato came to light, the commission was criticized by the learned circles of Bengal. But soon after, the commission said that the news was fake. According to sources, a case was filed in Krishnanagar court for hurting religious sentiments over the poet's'curse'poem before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. At that time, the protest of the Hindutva organizations and legal complications arose. Even while attending a program in Assam, he was harassed.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:26 AM
Persistent Systems Shares Slip 4.7% After Q4FY26 Results

Persistent Systems Shares Slip 4.7% After Q4FY26 Results

Persistent Systems shares slipped 4.7 per cent in trade on BSE, logging an intra-day low at ₹5,080.4 per share. At 9:41 AM,Persistent Systems’ share pricewas trading 4.47 per cent lower at ₹5,096.65 per share. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.61 per cent at 78,789.35. The stock was under pressure after the company released its Q4FY26 results.Persistent Systems Q4FY26 results highlights:Persistent Systems’ profit for the fourth quarter (January-March) of financial year 2025-26 (Q4FY26) grew 33.7 per cent to ₹529.2 crore year-on-year (Y-o-Y), compared to ₹395.7 crore recorded in Q4FY25. On a sequential basis, profit was up 20.4 per cent.Revenue for the quarter at ₹4,055.9 crore was up 25 per cent Y-o-Y. On a sequential basis, revenue was up 7.3 per cent.The company’s board of directors also recommended a final dividend of ₹18 per share.Check detailed results hereBrokerages’ view on Persistent SystemsNomura | Neutral | Target cut to ₹5,200 from ₹5,300The brokerage said that Persistent Systems missed its expectations on a few parameters. Persistent’s Q4FY26 revenue came in at $436 million, up 3.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) in constant currency (CC), as compared to the expectation of 4 per cent. Earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) margin also missed the estimate by 40 basis points (bps) at 16.3 per cent.Nomura lowered its FY27-28F EPS by 2-4 per cent and retained its rating on rich valuation. Persistent is trading at 30.7x FY28F EPS. It prefers Coforge in the mid-cap India IT services space.Motilal Oswal Financial Services | Buy | Target raised to ₹6,200 from ₹5,650Motilal Oswal noted that Persistent Systems’ revenue growth (excl. software licenses) continued to soften, with 15 per cent Y-o-Y growth in Q4. This marks the fifth straight quarter of Y-o-Y deceleration in revenue growth. Further, the top 5 clients’ revenue declined 1.2 per cent Q-o-Q, with Y-o-Y growth moderating to 12 per cent, against 25 per cent earlier.Meanwhile, Q4 Ebit margin came in at 16.3 per cent, down 40 bps Q-o-Q. The brokerage built in a 16 per cent USD revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over FY26-28E for Persistent Systems, reflecting moderation in core growth. Along with gradual margin expansion, this translates into 20-22 per cent EPS CAGR, still among the stronger growth profiles in mid-tier IT, though lower than earlier expectations.Also ReadStock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex drops 600 pts, Nifty near 24,400; VIX jumps 7%; Nifty IT falls 4%IPL 2026: LSG's playoff hopes hinge on Pooran amid prolonged batting slumpNifty IT index sinks 4%; HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Coforge down up to 10%JP Power gains 6% after as Adani backs CoC, opposes Vedanta's revised bidCentre floats draft amendments to marquee Sugarcane Control Order, 1966The brokerage has cut the estimates by 4-5 per cent, factoring in a soft Q4 exit and continued reinvestments in artificial intelligence (AI) platforms and consulting capabilities.Emkay Global Financial Services | Add | Target: ₹5,200Analysts noted that Persistent Systems posted a tad softer-than-expected operating performance in Q4FY26. Its revenue grew 3.4 per cent Q-o-Q in CC terms, slightly below Emkay's estimate. Ebit margin declined 40 bps Q-o-Q to 16.3 per cent, missing the brokerage's estimate of 16.6 per cent. Deal wins, however, remained healthy at $600.8 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x. New deal wins stood at $408.9 million.Emkay trimmed its FY27 and FY28 EPS estimates by 1.1 per cent and 0.3 per cent, respectively, based on the Q4 performance. The brokerage expects the stock to remain soft in the near term, given the Q4 miss and guarded commentary on margins.JM Financial Institutional Securities | Add | Target raised to ₹5,630 from ₹5,595Analysts see Persistent trading at 36x FY27 consensus EPS – pricing in the consistent growth & margin performance. According to them, investors will watch out for Coforge / Mphasis / Hexaware performance and will likely evaluate Persistent in a relative context going forward.Disclaimer: Views and outlook shared belong to the respective brokerages and analysts and are not endorsed by Business Standard. Readers are advised to exercise discretion.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:24 AM
Meghalaya Government Seeks to Create ST-Exclusive Electoral Roll for Garo Hills Autonomous District Council

Meghalaya Government Seeks to Create ST-Exclusive Electoral Roll for Garo Hills Autonomous District Council

The Meghalaya government is moving to create a Scheduled Tribe (ST)-exclusive electoral roll for elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), a step aimed at tightening control of indigenous communities over governance in Sixth Schedule areas. Officials said the proposal seeks to ensure that only ST voters can participate in GHADC elections, aligning the electoral process with the constitutional intent of protecting tribal autonomy. The move follows long-standing demands from indigenous groups in the Garo Hills, who have argued that the existing system leaves room for dilution of tribal political authority. The planned reform is expected to directly impact land governance and representation within the council. By limiting both the electorate and leadership to tribal communities, the state aims to reinforce safeguards around land transfer and customary practices, which are central to the region’s socio-political structure. The GHADC operates under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which provides autonomous administrative powers to tribal areas. Provisions under Article 244(2) were designed to preserve indigenous control over land and traditional institutions, including the Nokma system in Garo Hills. The proposed electoral framework is being positioned as a measure to strengthen these protections. Government sources indicated that the initiative is also intended to address concerns over demographic shifts and political representation, issues that have periodically triggered tensions in the region. By formalising an ST-only electoral roll, the administration aims to reduce disputes linked to land ownership and governance rights. The reform, once implemented, is likely to set a precedent for other autonomous councils in Meghalaya. It also signals a broader push by the state to align local governance mechanisms more closely with constitutional safeguards for tribal communities. Further details on the timeline and legal process for implementing the new electoral roll are yet to be announced.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:23 AM
Tamil Nadu Votes: DMK vs AIADMK in Crucial State Assembly Elections

Tamil Nadu Votes: DMK vs AIADMK in Crucial State Assembly Elections

Chennai: Tamil Nadu votes on Thursday (April 23) for 234 seats in the state assembly elections. The main contest in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections is between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led alliances. Actor Vijay's TVK, who has been a superstar of South cinema in some parts of the state, can also make the contest triangular by showing a strong position. Political circles are abuzz that if the MK Stalin-led DMK wins in Tamil Nadu, Stalin will break the record of his father and DMK founder M Karunanidhi. M Karunanidhi was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu four times but he was never able to repeat the government. If Stalin is able to achieve this feat, he will be the fourth CM of Tamil Nadu to repeat for a second consecutive term. Brother Tejaswi Yadav... What MK Stalin wrote referring to Karpoori Thakur is recorded in Karunanidhi's name. Look at the history of Tamil Nadu. Kamaraj had formed the government in Tamil Nadu for 3 consecutive terms in 1963 and then in 1977, M Ramachandran had formed the government in Tamil Nadu.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:21 AM
Election Commission Issues Guidelines for Bike Services Ahead of Bengal Polls

Election Commission Issues Guidelines for Bike Services Ahead of Bengal Polls

These days, the Election Commission had issued a number of guidelines regarding bikes for free and fair elections. This time, there was some relief. The commission's earlier order was slightly modified. It said that it is also issuing special guidelines to Ola, Uber, Zomato, and Swiggy. All those who provide these services will need to have valid ID cards. Officials who will be on the road will check these ID cards properly. It is very important that these are accurate. The commission took this step so that such services do not get bumped on the polling days. On Tuesday, the Election Commission made a big announcement regarding the use of bikes. The commission released a guideline and said that a series of restrictions have been imposed on biking across the state to prevent disturbances in order to make the elections free, fair, peaceful, and violence-free in Bengal. The guideline will come into effect two days before the polls. According to the guidelines, motorbikes will not be used from 6 am to 6 pm on the day before the election. The ban on riding motorcycles or riding motorcycles will not be applicable from 6 pm to 6 pm on the day of the election.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:11 AM
India's 4% DA Hike Delayed as Government Fails to Issue Official Order

India's 4% DA Hike Delayed as Government Fails to Issue Official Order

Shirshendu Debnath The 4 percent DA hike was announced earlier. But in reality, the April bill will go to the treasury. As of Tuesday, no government order has been issued in this regard, many departments have been forced to make old salary bills. Many employees have already received an advance message on their mobile phones. There is no sign of additional DA. The rest of them have also started billing without adding the DA money since Wednesday morning. According to administrative sources, the drawing and disbursing officers (DDOs) are afraid of getting their salaries stuck if they do not send the bill within the stipulated time. So the bill has been sent to the Pay and Accounts Office in Kolkata. The bill has been sent to the districts. As per the rules, once the bill is passed, there is no chance of revising it. Under these circumstances, there is virtually no chance of getting the DA along with the DA in April. According to a section of the employees, after the announcement of the DA, the DA has also been sent to the state commission, but the final DA file has not been sent to the state commission.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:09 AM
Iran Attacks Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions with US

Iran Attacks Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions with US

Shortly after US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire deadline, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has become more serious. The UK Maritime Traffic Organisation (UKMTO) reported on Wednesday that Iran has attacked a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The agency further reported that a gunboat belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) approached the container ship. It did not give a radio warning before firing on the ship. The US has resorted to a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran to end its hold on the strait. It is a vital sea route through which about 20 percent of the world's natural gas and crude oil pass in peacetime. Iran's hold on the strait has led to a steep rise in oil prices. Earlier, Trump extended the ceasefire deadline, saying it was seven weeks away from declaring a joint declaration aimed at ending Iran's internal leadership differences.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:06 AM
Nepal's PM Balen Shah Confronts Public Anger Over Controversial Decisions

Nepal's PM Balen Shah Confronts Public Anger Over Controversial Decisions

Kathmandu: There is growing resentment among many sections of the public against the Balen Shah-led government in Nepal. Balen Shah, who assumed power after a landslide election victory, has not even completed a month as prime minister. Some of his decisions taken during this period have not gone down well with the public and there are protests on the streets. These issues include the ban on the student union, strict customs clearance on imports from India, and the issue of corruption involving the home minister. The issues that have contributed most to the political rise of Balen Shah, the mayor-turned-PM of Kathmandu. In the first month of forming the government, he has been facing public anger over the same issues. Balen Shah became a national leader from the 2025 student movement and made corruption a major issue of his election. People are on the streets against him on both these issues. Balen Shah has studied in India and is now advocating good relations with the neighboring country. He has brought goods imported from India at a price of 100 rupees, which is the main reason for the protest against the Indian government.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:03 AM
Lenskart Under Fire: Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri Criticizes Company's Treatment of Religious Symbols

Lenskart Under Fire: Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri Criticizes Company's Treatment of Religious Symbols

Baba Bageshwar on Lenskart controversy: Now Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri of Baba Bageshwar Dham fumed over this matter and said - Tere Kakka ko Bharat hai ka? Open your company in Lahore. Actually, the whole matter is related to an internal document issued by Lenskart, in which these store guidelines were issued by the company, such as tying Kalawa and applying Tilak on religious symbols. As soon as Lenskart refused to put tilak, Kalawa on its employees, Bajrang Dal activists started creating ruckus. People's statements also started coming. Now Dhirendra Shastri spoke in a sharp voice. Pandit Dhirendra Shastri said - Because of his busyness, he could not say, but we had to say. Then he started referring to the company.
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Apr 22, 2026, 06:01 AM
India to Acquire Six More Boeing P-8I Neptune Aircraft from US, Raising Regional Tensions

India to Acquire Six More Boeing P-8I Neptune Aircraft from US, Raising Regional Tensions

New Delhi / Islamabad: India is going to buy six more Boeing P-8I Neptune long-range maritime patrol aircraft from the US. Pakistan is closely following the Indian government's decision. Pakistani think tanks say that India's move reflects its ever-expanding and changing policy in the Indian Ocean. India is buying these aircraft at a time when the number of submarines is steadily increasing, the rivalry between major powers has intensified, and the critical sea lanes have become very sensitive. Together, these are shaping up to be a strategic challenge that extends from the Malacca Strait to the Arabian Sea. Pakistan's Islamabad-based think tank CISS has written that India is going to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets that will be worth around $40 billion. Also, the decision to buy P-8I aircraft shows that New Delhi now has a long-range maritime domain awareness, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability, and anti-aircraft (ASW) capabilities with the Indian Air Force equally important across the maritime horizon.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:56 AM
FBI Director Kash Patel Denies Allegations of Alcoholism, Files Defamation Lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel Denies Allegations of Alcoholism, Files Defamation Lawsuit

Washington: FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of alcoholism levelled against him during a press conference on Tuesday. Kash Patel categorically stated, "I have never been intoxicated in my employment." He was accompanied by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who called the claims in the media reports "baseless and false." Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, the organization that published the reports. Kash Patel's counter-attack on the sources'report: A report published in The Atlantic last week claimed that episodes of Kash Patel drinking heavily and absenting for incomprehensible reasons alarmed his colleagues. When asked about this, Kash Patel said, "I don't listen to the Fake News Mafia anymore." He added that he had been defending Blanche's leadership in law enforcement for several days.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:53 AM
Pakistan's Diplomacy Under Scrutiny Amid West Asia Turmoil

Pakistan's Diplomacy Under Scrutiny Amid West Asia Turmoil

Pakistan is once again seen in the dock amid the ongoing turmoil in West Asia. Whether it is the draft messages of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the context of peace talks or the failed peace talks between the US and Iran held in Islamabad. Pakistan has faced criticism for its attitude on many platforms, due to which Islamabad's diplomacy has been constantly under question. In such a situation, once again questions have been raised about Pakistani's nefarious intentions when former US NSA HR McMaster raised serious questions about Pakistan's role in peace talks. Trending videos Not only Pakistan's role, McMaster also described Pakistan as a puppet in China's hands. He also raised serious doubts about Pakistan's intentions, calling Pakistan's role a puppet in China's influence. He also described Pakistan's activism in Iran-related mediation as suspicious overall.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:47 AM
Bihar MP's Controversial Statement on Women in Politics Sparks Outrage

Bihar MP's Controversial Statement on Women in Politics Sparks Outrage

Purnia: A controversial statement by independent MP from Purnia in Bihar, Pappu Yadav, has kicked up a political storm. MP Pappu Yadav has claimed that 90 per cent of women cannot do politics without going to the leaders'room. Bihar State Women's Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of this statement, issued a notice to Pappu Yadav and ordered him to explain within three days. Pappu Yadav claimed in a media interaction that politicians are at the forefront of exploiting women. Leaders from America to India have a vulture eye on women. In a video that has gone viral on social media, he is heard saying that daughters and women are being exploited from school, college to office. Chairman of the State Women's Commission has termed Pappu Yadav's statement as extremely disgusting. The notice states that the MP's statement hurts the self-esteem and social reputation of women active in politics. The commission has questioned the MP as to cancel his membership of the Lok Sabha, why Pappu Yadav was not even recommended for a discussion on the issue of women's reservation in Parliament earlier.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:46 AM
Indian Markets Plummet as Tech Stocks Slump Amid Global Concerns

Indian Markets Plummet as Tech Stocks Slump Amid Global Concerns

After opening on a muted note, the market mood quickly turned negative as selling pressure continued. In intraday trade, the benchmark indices are drifting lower. At this hour, the Sensex slipped over 700 points, or nearly 1%, falling below the 78,500 mark. On similar lines, the Nifty also dropped below 24,500, declining close to 200 points or around 0.85%. Let’s take a look at the 4 reasons why the markets are under pressure today – The biggest pressure point came from the tech sector stocks, which saw heavy selling across the board. The Nifty IT index tumbled close to 4%. Almost all major IT stocks traded in the red. HCL Tech emerged as the biggest drag, plunging nearly 10% after its Q4FY26 results failed to impress the Street. Brokerages turned cautious following the numbers. JM Financial downgraded the stock to ‘reduce’ and cut its target price to Rs 1,350. Motilal Oswal, however, maintained a ‘Buy’ rating with a target of Rs 1,650,. Nomura also retained a ‘Buy’ with an upside of around 11%, factoring in slower growth and guidance concerns. Infosys , Persistent Systems , Tech Mahindra , and Coforge dropped around 4% each, while TCS, LTIMindtree, and Mphasis also traded lower with stocks down between 1-2% The only stock that managed to stay in the green was Oracle Financial Services. Apart from domestic triggers, global developments also weighed on sentiment. Asian markets were trading lower in today’s trading session. The weakness comes amid renewed concerns over geopolitical tension in the Middle East , which have added uncertainty to global markets. “The declaration of indefinite ceasefire by President Trump and Iran’s indifferent and suspect response to it means the uncertainty will continue. Anything can happen any time,” said Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments. Another factor adding to the nervousness is the movement in crude oil prices. Although prices have eased slightly, they continue to remain high. Furthermore, the concerns around the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing US-Iran developments are keeping oil markets volatile. The rise in India VIX, often referred to as the fear gauge of the market. The index jumped more than 6.5% in the intraday trading session today.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:45 AM
Politicians Seize Opportunity Amid Controversy Over Gautam Khattar's Remarks

Politicians Seize Opportunity Amid Controversy Over Gautam Khattar's Remarks

Politicians are very adept at converting difficulties into opportunities. Some leaders who went into exile after Gautam Khattar's controversial statement in Vasco, hurting the sentiments of Christians, are now protesting against Khattar. His statement is condemnable. But the manner in which politicians are making political capital out of it is remarkable. He is present with protesters at several police stations.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:45 AM
Woman Confronts Minister Amidst BJP Protest in Mumbai Over Rejected Women's Reservation Bill

Woman Confronts Minister Amidst BJP Protest in Mumbai Over Rejected Women's Reservation Bill

A woman in Mumbai confronted Maharashtra's Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan after she was stuck in traffic for more than an hour during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protest march in Worli.The demonstration was organized by the ruling BJP under the Mahayuti alliance, targeting the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.The protest was against the recent rejection of the Women's Reservation Bill.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:44 AM
US Supreme Court Orders Refund of $166 Billion in Tariffs Imposed During Trump Era

US Supreme Court Orders Refund of $166 Billion in Tariffs Imposed During Trump Era

WASHINGTON તા.22: There has been news from the United States that has rattled the global business community. During his previous term, Donald Trump adopted an America First policy, imposing heavy tariffs on imports from various countries. However, the US Supreme Court has now struck down these tariffs as arbitrary. After this historic court decision, the US government is now forced to refund about $166 billion (over ₹5 trillion in Indian currency). This is considered to be the largest refund in the history of global trade. The Supreme Court last month revoked President Donald Trump's tariff order. In addition, the court has ordered the Trump administration to refund the tariffs that have been imposed so far. Now the US has begun the process of issuing tariff refunds. Estimates suggest that the US will refund about $160 billion in tariffs from several countries around the world. In fact, after the order in the Supreme Court, the US tariff refund system will now be able to refund $166 billion (over ₹5 trillion in Indian currency) to the US government, which is estimated to be refunded after the April 20 tariff order.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:40 AM
Election Commission Appoints 100 Observers to Monitor Expenditure in West Bengal

Election Commission Appoints 100 Observers to Monitor Expenditure in West Bengal

New Delhi: The 55 seats in West Bengal, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur, have been declared expenditure sensitive by the Election Commission because the poll panel feels that the expenditure on these seats may be more than the expenditure limit of the candidates. The poll panel has also appointed 100 observers to monitor this expenditure. Bengal has the highest number of observers in the five states. This is the first time that expenditure observers have been appointed on such a large scale in a single state. Election Commission sources say that illegal cash, liquor, freebies and narcotics smuggling has increased in West Bengal. Bengal comes second in this regard after Tamil Nadu. Consignments worth Rs 1,281 crore have been seized in all five poll-bound states so far. The total seizure of Rs 1,281 crore so far includes jewellery worth Rs 105 crore. While goods worth Rs 178 crore, which were distributed free of cost in the elections, Rs 430 crore have been declared as sensitive items in Bengal till April 17.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:38 AM
UAE Blames Trump for Mideast Conflict, Considers Yuan for Oil Trade

UAE Blames Trump for Mideast Conflict, Considers Yuan for Oil Trade

New Delhi: The UAE has blamed US President Trump for the war. UAE officials have explicitly blamed President Trump for the escalating conflict between West Asia (Mideast) and Iran. The Wall Street Journal reports that the UAE believes that US aggressive policies threaten regional financial stability. According to analyst Luke Groman, the UAE has sought a dollar swap line from the US as a financial lifeline to protect its economy from the effects of war. Now if the UAE adopts the Chinese currency, the Chinese yuan, for oil trade, it will be the biggest challenge to its dominance in the global dollar market. Decades of oil trade have come to a standstill.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:34 AM
BJP Worker Beaten Up During Campaigning in Ahmedabad's India Colony Ward

BJP Worker Beaten Up During Campaigning in Ahmedabad's India Colony Ward

You BJP people should not come to campaign in our chali, you people should leave from here. There was a police complaint against the attacker of a BJP worker in the India Colony ward of Ahmedabad. (Representational) There is a lot of opposition to the BJP candidates going to the election in different wards of Ahmedabad. While people are opposing the BJP candidate in different wards of Ahmedabad, there is also a lot of resentment against the BJP in the India Colony ward. A BJP worker who went to the election campaign near the new chali of Saraspur Ashok Mill was beaten up by a local resident who told him that the BJP worker had come to campaign in our chali. He said that he had come for a public relations round. Police have registered a complaint against a person named Hasmukh Vora. A BJP worker had gone to campaign in the India Colony ward of Ahmedabad, there was a public furore. People opposed the candidate. "Why did he create a ruckus?" A case was filed against the BJP worker.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:33 AM
West Bengal Assembly Elections: EC Imposes Restrictions on Two-Wheeler Movement to Ensure Peaceful Polling

West Bengal Assembly Elections: EC Imposes Restrictions on Two-Wheeler Movement to Ensure Peaceful Polling

KOLKATA: West Bengal is gearing up for assembly elections. The Election Commission has stepped up security measures in the state to prevent any untoward incident ahead of the first phase of polling. Strict restrictions have been imposed on the movement of two-wheelers (bikes and scooters) across the state to ensure peaceful and transparent polling. As per the Election Commission's order, riding of bikes or scooters is prohibited in all 152 assembly constituencies in the first phase from 6 pm to 6 am. This rule has come into effect from Tuesday and will continue till April 23 (polling day). A total ban has been imposed on bike rallies with an aim to ensure that bikes are not used to disturb the election process or intimidate voters. The Commission believes that such rallies often cause violence and tension.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:33 AM
BJP Leader Slams Opposition, Says Women's Participation in Governance is a Fundamental Right

BJP Leader Slams Opposition, Says Women's Participation in Governance is a Fundamental Right

SAMBALPUR: Senior BJP leader and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition parties, accusing them of betraying women and obstructing key legislative reforms during the recent Parliament session. Addressing mediapersons during her Sambalpur visit, Sarangi said the debates held in Parliament on April 16 and 17 on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, Delimitation Bill, and amendments related to Union Territories, represented a ‘historic opportunity’ to ensure greater participation of women in governance. However, the Congress, Samajwadi Party, TMC, and DMK opposed these bills, exposing their anti-women mindset. The BJP MP asserted that women’s participation in policymaking is not a favour but a fundamental right. She warned that those attempting to delay or derail such initiatives would face the ire of women voters in the upcoming elections. Referring to concerns around delimitation, she cited Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has clarified that the process would not disadvantage any region, including southern states, but instead ensure balanced and proportionate representation across the country. Sarangi further alleged that certain opposition parties were raising unconstitutional demands such as religion-based reservation to delay the implementation of women’s reservation. She claimed such narratives were misleading and aimed at diverting public attention. The BJP leader also maintained that the effective implementation of the women’s reservation law is naturally linked to the delimitation exercise, and any delay in the latter would postpone benefits intended for women. She said the BJP would continue to fight for women’s empowerment and strengthening democratic institutions. Women across the country are now politically aware and would respond decisively through their votes against those hindering their rightful representation, Sarangi added.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:29 AM
US President Donald Trump's Popularity Plummets Amid Growing Concerns Over His Style and Decisions

US President Donald Trump's Popularity Plummets Amid Growing Concerns Over His Style and Decisions

Washington, તા.21: Reports of a major dent in US President Donald Trump's popularity have emerged. According to a recent poll conducted jointly by Reuters and Ipsos, there is growing concern among American citizens about Trump's style of functioning and his aggressive nature. According to the findings of the survey, 62 percent of Americans are unhappy with Trump's work, while his'approval rating'has dropped to 36 percent. The survey revealed that very few Americans support Trump's decision to attack Iran or pull out of NATO. Trump's image has been tarnished by the war against Iran and the dispute with the Pope. Pressure on Trump has increased, especially since the war against Iran began on 28 February. Only 26 percent believe that the military action on Iran is worth the money spent. In addition, tensions with Iran have led to an increase in gasoline prices, which has affected the general public's economic demand, and reduced the cost of living in the United States to 26 percent.
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Apr 22, 2026, 05:29 AM
Jasdan City Officials and Business Leaders Celebrate Inauguration of New Residence

Jasdan City Officials and Business Leaders Celebrate Inauguration of New Residence

Jasdan: On the occasion of the inauguration of the residence of Jasdan journalist and former city servant and former APMC director Nareshbhai Chohlia at Chohliya Park near Ambaji Mataji's temple on Bypass Road in the city, cabinet minister Kunwarjibhai Bavaliya, former Jasdan MLA Bhikhabhai Bambhaniya, Khodaldham trustee Dineshbhai Bambhaniya, former district panchayat president Avsarbhai Nakiya, Chamber of Commerce president Ashokbhai Dhadhal, industrialist Girdharbhai Bhuva, builders Girdharbhai Chhayani, Jasdan Diamond Association president P V, Bhayani, journalist association president Bijalbhai Bhainsjaliya, former city mayor Bharatbhai Chhayani, senior citizen leader Harpalbhai Dhadhal, former mayor Dhirubhai Bhayani, city Congress president Dhirubhai Chhayani, city BJP president Vijaybhai Rathod, vice-president Badli Badliya, youth president Hardeepbhai Udhagirbhai Patel, BJP leaders Kuldeep Bhargavbhai Dhaliwal, Kultarbhai Bhujbal, Kultarbhai Bhujbal, Kultarbhai Bhujbal, Neeraj Kumar
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