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Apr 19, 2026, 09:02 AM

US Presence in Nepal Heats Up Asian Politics Amid Uranium Reserve Concerns

Kathmandu: The increasing presence of the United States in Nepal, considered the dragon's armpit, has heated up Asian politics. There have been reports that the United States has allegedly laid a large trap to seize billions of dollars worth of uranium reserves in Nepal's Mustang region. After the surprise visit of US Secretary of State Samir Paul Kapoor, discussions have intensified that the Nepal government may hand over the 30 square kilometers area of Lo Manthang declared as "Mustang Special Zone" to the United States. Since the mine is only 10 km from the Chinese border, the matter has become very sensitive. On the basis of confidential documents dated March 2026, it is being claimed that Nepal has reached an agreement in principle with the US-led coalition called'Pax Silica '. Under this agreement, new AI data centers will be set up in Nepal and it will be connected to the energy of the MCC project. Although former Prime Minister Karki and US Finance Minister Sushila Karki have also said that the official agreement to this project has been signed days before the elections.

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Akila News✓

Apr 19, 2026, 09:00 AM

Indian Politics Heats Up After Modi's National Address

New Delhi: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Saturday night, the country's politics has heated up. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at PM Modi, saying the prime minister has turned an official address into a political platform for mud-slinging on the opposition. Kharge alleged that a frustrated PM is now resorting to falsehoods as he has nothing concrete to show in the last 12 years. Calling the address a violation of the Model Code of Conduct, he called it a mockery of democracy and the Constitution.

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Akila News✓

Apr 19, 2026, 08:45 AM

UN Diplomatic War Erupts as Israel Accuses China, France, and Pakistan of 'Backdoor Deals' with Iran

New Delhi: Amid rising global tensions and a maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, an unprecedented diplomatic war has broken out at the United Nations. Israel's belligerent Ambassador Danny Danon has sensationally accused China, France, and Pakistan in the UN General Assembly of "backdoor deals" with Iran. Israel has claimed that while merchant ships around the world are being held hostage, these countries have secretly paid Iran to clear the way for their ships. These allegations have rekindled geopolitics and raised serious questions about global maritime security. The Israeli ambassador, in a direct attack on French envoy Bonne Fon, asked how a French ship passed Hamekhem on April 3 despite ships from other countries being intercepted. Danon quipped, "Show us the check that you gave to Iran." Not so much, did he question whether China's ambassador believe that Chinese ships are receiving similar financial exemptions under similar international agreements.

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Akila News✓

Apr 19, 2026, 08:38 AM

India Secures Strategic Reserves Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi: The tensions between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz are now having a direct impact on global trade. New Delhi has taken serious note of the attack on an Indian tanker and container ship by the Iranian Navy and lodged a protest with the Iranian ambassador. The Indian government has prepared its'Plan-B'to deal with the crisis. According to details released after the high-level meeting, India has more than 60 days of strategic reserves of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel secured. In addition, 50 days of LNG and 40 days of LPG stocks are also available. India's oil requirements up to April and May 2026 have already been secured. India is currently trying to pave the way through diplomacy and is also focusing on developing an alternate supply chain.

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The New Indian Express

Apr 19, 2026, 07:42 AM

Amit Shah Intensifies NDA Campaign in Tamil Nadu, Attacks DMK Government

Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified the NDA’s campaign in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, holding a high-profile roadshow in the Modakurichi Assembly constituency. Campaigning for BJP candidate Kirthika Shivkumar, Shah launched a scathing attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing the ruling state government of deep-seated corruption and nepotism. Expressing strong confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) electoral prospects in the state, Shah promised a clean-up of the current administration. "Our government will end the DMK's corruption... I want to appeal to ensure the victory of the NDA's BJP candidate, Kirthika Shivkumar, with a landslide victory," he told the gathered supporters. A central theme of Shah’s address was his criticism of the 'dynastic' nature of the DMK leadership. He claimed that Chief Minister MK Stalin’s primary objective was to secure power for the next generation of his family. "MK Stalin wants to make his son (Udhayanidhi Stalin) the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu," Shah said. "First M. Karunanidhi, then Stalin, and now his son. This family nepotism will never do good for the people of Tamil Nadu."

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NDTV India

Apr 19, 2026, 07:21 AM

Trump Orders Burger in Oval Office to Celebrate 'No Tax on Tip' Policy Anniversary

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump recently ordered a burger in his Oval Office. Trump did this on the completion of one year of the'no tax on tip'policy. Now Trump has made such a statement, which is discussed everywhere. On ordering a burger in his office, Trump said that in politics some "embarrassing things have to be done for show." Trump said in a rally held in Las Vegas on Thursday, "We do all these things in politics. It's a little embarrassing, but we do these things and you also benefit from it." A woman named Sharon Simmons delivered two bags of burgers and fries to the US President's office on Monday on behalf of the online delivery service company DoorDash. Trump said that due to the'no tax on tip'policy, Simmons had saved US $11,000. The White House ID3 said that the campaign's move was "a little weird."

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NorthEast Now

Apr 19, 2026, 07:19 AM

Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha Forms New Regional Political Party

The Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha (ASM), an umbrella organisation of 104 indigenous communities of Assam, has formed a new regional political party, the Asom Suraksha Parishad (ASP), with a view to re-establishing the “lost governing power” of the indigenous people of the state. The ASM’s decision to launch the political party was announced during its 19th foundation day celebration at the Tai Ahom Cultural Development Centre in Sivasagar on April 17. At the 19th foundation day event, the ASM pledged to continue its fight for the re-establishment of governance rights of the indigenous communities of Assam and the formation of a federal government based on their right to self-determination, as per the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) adopted in 2007. ASM Security Council president Matiur Rahman said that the Mahasangha had, as early as 2016, decided to form a regional political party to work politically for the security of the indigenous people of Assam. According to Rahman, a conveners’ committee was formed during the celebration of the ASM’s 19th foundation day in Sivasagar on Friday. The committee comprises ASM Executive Council president Santanu Das Borhajowal and secretary general Bhupen Narah as joint chief conveners, and Jnananda Phukan, Jogeswar Borah, Jagannath Sonowal, Biraj Gogoi, Nabin Pait, Aimoun Chakhap, Rubul Borah, Pallab Shyam Bailung, and Kiran Singha as conveners. The 19th foundation day of the ASM was graced by Singpho king Bisa Mungdang Gam Singpho. Representatives of various indigenous communities of Assam were also present at the event. Tributes were paid to kings, warriors, and others who fought against the British during the programme. All Assam Tai Phake National Council working president Aimoun Chakhap, Matak Yuva Chatra Sanmilan vice president Anup Chetia, All Assam Ahom Sabha’s Sivasagar district committee president Jayanta Rajkonwar, Tirap Autonomous Council Demand Committee general secretary Pallab Shyam Bailung, social activist Sushila Devi, Manipuri Sahitya Parishad’s Sivasagar district committee president Prasanna Singha, Sivasagar Mahasangha working president Kiran Singha, and Bhabendra Nath Mohan were among those present at the foundation day programme. The ASM was founded on the premises of the historic Talatal Ghar in Sivasagar district on April 17, 2007.

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Navbharat Times

Apr 19, 2026, 07:08 AM

Bihar CM Slams Opposition for Blocking Women Reservation Bill

Patna: CM Samrat Chaudhary has launched a scathing attack on the falling of the Nari Shakti Vandana Bill in the Lok Sabha. He said that this is the betrayal of the opposition with the big step taken for the reservation of Nari Shakti. This is the first time that parties like Congress, TMC, and Samajwadi Party were seen celebrating the fall of the Nari Shakti Vandana Bill. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary also slammed Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rahul Gandhi during this time. Samrat Chaudhary said that Lalu Yadav's party has been anti-women in the past. Rahul Gandhi's sister can become an MP, but Congress does not want the other sister to win in the Lok Sabha. There is an increase in the number of women MLAs in Bihar: Samrat CM Samrat Chaudhary also made a big claim during this time. He said that today there are only 29 women MLAs in the Bihar Assembly, but if this bill was passed, then the number of women MLAs in Bihar would have been 122. Samrat Chaudhary said that today there is 50 percent reservation for women in the panchayats of Bihar.

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EI Samay

Apr 19, 2026, 06:59 AM

I-PAC Employees Sent on Leave in West Bengal Amid Denials of Suspension

The Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), a poll body, has sent its employees in the state on a 20-day leave. The email was sent on Saturday night. The company has stopped working in the state since Sunday morning. IPAC has been working as a consultancy for the Trinamool Congress for a long time. In the afternoon, the Trinamool Congress clarified that the news is completely'fake '. IPAC is engaged in election campaigning as planned. The Trinamool Congress said, "We have come across a news report which claims that I-PAC has suspended its activities in West Bengal for the next 20 days. This claim is completely baseless and seems to be a well-planned attempt to create confusion at the party level." An email was sent to the employees working in Kolkata and different districts on Saturday night. The employees have been sent on a 20-day leave. After 11 May, they were forced to stop working with the I-PAC team.

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EI Samay

Apr 19, 2026, 06:55 AM

Indian PM Narendra Modi Suffers Rare Defeat in Parliament Over Women's Reservation Bill

For the first time in 12 years, there was a failure in Parliament. In this situation, Narendra Modi lost to the combined power of the opposition. In his first election rally in Bengal after the constitutional amendment was not passed in the Lok Sabha, he attacked the TMC. The Prime Minister accused the TMC of conspiring with the Congress. He betrayed the mothers and sisters of Bengal. The Modi government wanted to redistribute seats to implement women's reservation before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. They brought the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill for it. But the central government did not have the two-thirds majority needed to pass the bill. As a result, the Modi government did not pass the bill. Since then, the top leaders of the BJP, including Modi, have been constantly attacking the opposition. Modi spent most of his 8: 30 pm address to the nation attacking the Congress. The prime minister's target was the TMC, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, and the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.

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Free Press Journal

Apr 19, 2026, 06:54 AM

Modi Attacks TMC Over Women's Reservation and Governance Model in West Bengal

Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on the Trinamool Congress during a high-energy rally in Bankura on Sunday. Pointing to the large turnout, he said the crowd reflected mounting public anger against the ruling dispensation and a growing shift towards the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal. ‘Betrayal Of Women’ At Centre Of Attack Referring to recent proceedings in Parliament, Modi accused the TMC of failing the women of the state. He alleged that the party had once again “betrayed the women of Bengal” by not backing a key legislative push linked to women’s reservation, turning the issue into a central political flashpoint. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? The Prime Minister also targeted the TMC’s governance model, accusing it of repeatedly bending rules for “infiltrators” and encouraging religion-based reservations. He argued that such policies undermine the constitutional framework and weaken the rule of law. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Ultimatum To ‘Goons And Syndicates’ In a strongly worded message ahead of the election results, Modi warned what he described as TMC-backed “goons and syndicates” to surrender before the verdict is declared. The remark signals an escalation in rhetoric as political stakes rise in the state. With elections nearing, the contest between the BJP and TMC is intensifying. Modi’s speech reflects the BJP’s push to position itself as a credible alternative, while framing the ruling party as out of step with public expectations.

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Amar Ujala

Apr 19, 2026, 06:52 AM

Modi Expresses Grief Over Women's Reservation Amendment Amid Criticism of Bihar Chief Minister

ExpansionAdd as a preferredsource on google While Tejashwi Yadav to Prashant Kishor are attacking Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary's name and age, old videos of him are being made viral. Meanwhile, on Saturday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the constitutional amendment related to women in the country's name message. On Sunday, he said during a press conference at the Atal Auditorium in the BJP office that Lalu Prasad Yadav and his party expressed their intention against women's reservation. The BJP had cooperated by coming forward to implement the recommendations of the Mandal Commission. We are proud that the Women's Bill was also passed. The NDA government gave 50 percent reservation to women in Bihar. The opposition will demand answers for what they did yesterday. Trending videos Show that since taking oath as the Chief Minister on April 15, Samrat Chaudhary has been in the headlines continuously. He interacted with senior officials in the Secretariat. He ordered to curb crime and corruption in Bihar. After this, the problems of the public are being updated in the Darbar.

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EI Samay

Apr 19, 2026, 06:49 AM

BJP Gains Veteran Defector Vishwanath Pariyal as TMC Loses Another Leader to BJP

This time, in Durgapur: TMC, once again CPM and Congress in alliance. Vishwanath Pariyal, a veteran of defections, joins BJP! On Saturday evening, in Taltala Basti near Benachiti, Vishwanath took the party flag from the hands of former BJP MP Surinder Singh Ahluwalia and former BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar. But before the first phase of the assembly elections, Vishwanath's arrival angered BJP's grassroots workers. At the moment, no one is talking about it publicly, but many people think that he can have a negative impact on the vote. Although another round of change of Vishwanath's camp is not working. TMC candidate from Pandabeswar and Paschim Bardhaman district TMC president Narendranath Chakraborty said, "The party's relationship with Vishwanath has been broken long ago. See, in the coming days!" Vishwanath, once known as a strong leader of the TMC, also won the Durgapur municipal elections. Vishwanath joined the Left-Congress alliance in the 2016 assembly elections. He did not lose a few months later.

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Newsbytes✓

Apr 19, 2026, 06:49 AM

Jessica Chastain's 'The Savant' Set to Premiere on Apple TV After Postponement

Jessica Chastain 's political thriller series, The Savant , is finally set to premiere on Apple TV , reported Variety .The show was originally scheduled for a September 2025 release, but was postponed after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.In the series, Chastain plays an investigator who goes undercover on the dark web to track down hate groups and prevent domestic terrorism.

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Navbharat Times

Apr 19, 2026, 06:41 AM

Rajasthan Refinery Inauguration: A Golden Opportunity for India's Power Sector

Barmer: After a long wait of about 18 years, the ups and downs of politics, the lucky day is now near in Rajasthan, which the whole country and the state was waiting for. On April 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to do the refinery at Padapachara in Barmer. The Rajasthan refinery is now ready for inauguration. The big thing is that amid the tension in West Asia, there is such a golden opportunity in Rajasthan, which will give a big boost to India's power sector. Although this project, which started at Rs 43,000 crore, has reached a cost of about Rs 80,000 crore today. This'golden discovery'first happened in 2004. The foundation of this ambitious project was laid in 2004, when Cairn Energy discovered oil in the'Mangla Field'of the Barmer basin. It was India's largest onshore oil discovery in the last two decades. Then the refinery was planned to process crude oil locally and accelerate economic development. Sonia Gandhi laid the foundation stone of the project in 2013.

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NorthEast Now

Apr 19, 2026, 06:37 AM

Meghalaya Government Warned Over Lumpongdeng Island Dispute: Green-Tech Foundation Threatens 'Extreme Steps'

The Green-Tech Foundation (GTF) on Saturday, April 18, issued a strong warning to the Meghalaya government, stating that the ongoing dispute over Lumpongdeng Island could turn fatal if the 60-year lease for a proposed luxury resort is not cancelled immediately. The protest at Malki Ground took a serious turn after GTF chairman H. Bansiewdor Nonglang’s health condition worsened. He was shifted from Civil Hospital to Woodland Hospital on Saturday evening. Despite medical care, he has reportedly continued his fast for ten days without taking food. Following his hospitalisation, secretary general Ritre Lyngdoh stepped in to continue the protest and lead the hunger strike. Speaking to the media at the site, he accused the authorities of ignoring the issue and said their silence had pushed the situation to a critical stage. He further warned that the group was prepared to take extreme steps if their demand was not met, saying the protest could end with bodies being taken away from the site if the island is not restored. The organisation is insisting on the cancellation of the 60-year agreement that allows a private company to develop a luxury resort and spa on Lumpongdeng Island in the Umiam area. According to the group, the land belongs to the public, and the long-term lease effectively removes community control over it. The authorities have not issued any statement on the situation so far, but the protest at Malki Ground has been carried forward despite serious health concerns among the participants. The ongoing confrontation is also becoming a major concern for the administration, as dissatisfaction is rising over the use of natural resources for private development.

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Business Standard

Apr 19, 2026, 06:32 AM

North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea Amid Nuclear Worries

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, days after the UN's nuclear watchdog warned that North Korea was making "very serious" advances in efforts to build nuclear weapons.The missiles fired from the North's Sinpo area flew about 140 kilometres (87 miles) each in a direction toward the country's eastern waters, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. It said South Korea maintains a readiness to repel any provocations by North Korea and is closely exchanging information with the US and Japan.In an emergency meeting of the National Security Council, senior South Korean officials expressed concerns about North Korea's repeated ballistic missile tests and urged it to stop them immediately. Sunday's launches came hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the country to visit India and Vietnam.The US and Japanese militaries also said they detected the launches. The US Indo-Pacific Command said it remains committed to the defence of the US homeland and its allies in the region. Japan's Defence Ministry said Tokyo strongly protested to Pyongyang, saying the launches threaten regional and international peace and violate UN Security Council resolutions that ban any ballistic activities by North Korea.Sinpo, the launch site, is an eastern coastal city in North Korea that has a major shipyard used for building submarines.Also ReadSouth Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and VietnamDatanomics: Rupee weakens, Indian economy slips to sixth-largestpremiumJapan to provide $10 bn support to Southeast Asia to secure oil amid surgeNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un supervises missile tests from his naval destroyerKim Jong Un backs China's push for multipolar world, calls for deeper tiesSouth Korea's military was analysing whether the latest launches were made from a submarine, a land-based launcher or both platforms, according to South Korean media. Asked about where the missiles were launched, Japan's Deputy Minister of Defence Masahisa Miyazaki told reporters that Japan was analysing launch details in coordination with the US and South Korea.If the launches involved a submarine, it would mark North Korea's first submarine-launched ballistic missile test in four years.North Korea obtaining a greater ability to fire missiles from underwater would be a worrying development because it's difficult for its rivals to detect such launches in advance. Last year, North Korea unveiled a nuclear-powered submarine under construction for the first time.Sunday's launches were the latest in North Korea's run of weapons tests this year.Last week, North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests from the country's destroyer. In the previous week, North Korea said it had three days of testing activities to examine ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads and other new weapons systems. Last month, it said it tested an upgraded solid-fuel engine for missiles capable of reaching the US mainland.Kim has focused on enlarging his nuclear and missile arsenals since his high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with US President Donald Trump collapsed in 2019. Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to restore diplomacy with Kim, and the North Korean leader has recently left open the door for dialogue with Trump but urged Washington to drop demands for the North's nuclear disarmament as a precondition for talks.Trump is to travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Xi Jinping in May. Some observers believe North Korea's recent testing activities were likely meant to increase its leverage in future dealings with the US, as the Trump-Xi meeting could provide a diplomatic opening with Pyongyang.On Wednesday, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said that his agency has confirmed "a rapid increase" in activities at nuclear manufacturing facilities in North Korea. Grossi told reporters in Seoul that activities in North Korea point to "a very serious increase" in its nuclear weapons production capabilities.His comments echoed a view by many outside observers that North Korea has taken steps to expand its main Yongbyon nuclear complex and build additional uranium-enrichment sites in recent years. Last September, South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said that North Korea was operating four uranium enrichment facilities and that they were running every day.

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Free Press Journal

Apr 19, 2026, 06:32 AM

Actress Rupali Ganguly Criticizes Mamata Banerjee's Government in West Bengal

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Newsbytes✓

Apr 19, 2026, 06:31 AM

ABVP Members Force Entry into Delhi University's Gargi College, Sparking Controversy

Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) president Aryan Maan and several Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members allegedly forced their way into the campus of Delhi University's Gargi College.The incident has sparked controversy, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which was once in power in Delhi, questioning if this is what the Bharatiya Janata Party and ABVP call " sanskaar " or ethics.

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Navbharat Times

Apr 19, 2026, 06:29 AM

Thalapathy Vijay's TVK Party Releases Manifesto for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay has released the manifesto of his party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

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Navbharat Times

Apr 19, 2026, 06:28 AM

Trump's Praise for Pakistan's Mediation Efforts Criticized by US Geopolitical Expert

WASHINGTON: Making Pakistan a mediator is like snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, writes US geopolitical expert Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the AEI think tank. On April 9, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described Israel as a "cancerous" country. On April 16, White House spokeswoman Carolyn Levitt heaped praise on the Pakistanis. Then Donald Trump praised Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir and said he would go to Pakistan. Michael Rubin writes in The Sunday Guardian. Trump's comments reflect a diplomatic fantasy. It's easy to make a deal, just ask US Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg and French Foreign Minister Aristide Briand, who won the Nobel Peace Prize nearly a century ago for their agreement to outlaw war. A decade later, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned from a meeting with German Chancellor Adolf Hitler and compared Pakistan's role in averting war to the "bad luck" of events, and expert Rubin claimed that "Pakistan's role in averting war has been compared to the" bad luck "of events.

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Zee News Hindi✓

Apr 19, 2026, 06:25 AM

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections

In the run-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team on Friday (April 19) raided the residence of Santanu Sinha Biswas, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kolkata and the residence of Joy Kamdar, Managing Director of Sun Enterprise in Behala.

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Navbharat Times

Apr 19, 2026, 06:24 AM

Bihar CM-Designate Reiterates Commitment to Nitish Kumar-Led NDA

Patna: Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has shown an unwavering resolve to stick to the Nitish Kumar-led NDA before assuming power.

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Live Hindustan

Apr 19, 2026, 06:24 AM

Indian Government's Women's Reservation Bill Falls Short of Majority

Several questions are being raised after the government's efforts to implement 33 percent women's reservation in the Lok Sabha suffered a major setback. The constitutional amendment bill fell short of the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. 298 members voted in favour of the government in the House, while 230 voted against it. The day after this defeat, the central government issued a detailed'FAQs'clarifying its intentions and future plans. According to the existing'Nari Shakti Vandana Act ', the reservation was to be implemented only after the census and subsequent delimitation. The government argues that if it waited for the census, women would not be able to take advantage of this reservation in the 2029 general election. That is why the government introduced three main bills on 16 April 2026 so that the reservation could be separated from the census condition. The government has stated in its clarification list that the number of Lok Sabha seats to implement women's reservation correctly is necessary to increase the population of the country from 540 million to 850 million.

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Dharitri

Apr 19, 2026, 06:23 AM

Indian Opposition Leaders Criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Address to the Nation

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi labelled the opposition as "anti-women," several leaders lashed out at him. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh described the prime minister's address to the nation as biased. He said that an incumbent prime minister's address to the nation was a solemn occasion - a non-partisan one meant to boost national resolve and self-confidence. He described the prime minister's address to the nation as a "compassionate, non-partisan and non-controversial attack." He argued that, instead of a national address, such a crisis speech would have been better suited for a press conference; however, the extraordinary legislative humiliation that the prime minister faced in the Lok Sabha last night is so disturbing that, despite being the head of the government, he is still afraid to face the media. Congress leader asserted that the prime minister should have apologised for the failure of a constitutional amendment, while his "brazen and deceitful attempt to push through a delimitation proposal in the guise of women's empowerment" was a mere excuse that the prime minister's intentions were not to stop questioning the power of women.

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Free Press Journal

Apr 19, 2026, 06:13 AM

Turbhe Slum Redevelopment Plan in Navi Mumbai Put on Hold Amid Political Opposition

Navi Mumbai: The proposed redevelopment of slum clusters in Turbhe has been put on hold after the cancellation of tenders, following sustained political opposition and intervention at the state level. The tenders floated by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), issued on March 27, had reportedly outlined plans to redevelop slum pockets through private developers across three clusters. However, the proposal faced strong resistance from forest minister Ganesh Naik, who maintained that all development in Navi Mumbai, whether in urban areas, gaothans or slums, should be undertaken solely by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). Naik had raised concerns that the proposed model could adversely impact local residents and warned of protests if the plan was not reconsidered. The matter soon reached the state government. Following a cabinet meeting on April 15, sources indicated that directions were issued from the office of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to put the proposal on hold, triggering swift administrative action. By April 17, the tenders were officially cancelled. Reacting to the development, former mayor and senior corporator Sudhakar Sonawane termed the decision a major relief for residents and credited the state leadership, including Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, for intervening. “The dream of securing land ownership rights for slum dwellers is now moving closer to reality. This outcome reflects the unity of residents and sustained efforts at multiple levels,” Sonawane said. While the move has been welcomed by local representatives, clarity is awaited on the future roadmap for redevelopment and the mechanism for granting housing or ownership rights to eligible residents. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

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Dainik Jagran

Apr 19, 2026, 06:12 AM

HDFC Bank Clarifies Process for Proposing CEO's Third Term

New Delhi: HDFC Bank's top management on Saturday clarified that the process of proposing incumbent Shashidhar Jagdishan's name for a third term and considering alternatives to part-time chairman Keki Mistry is still on.

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The New Indian Express

Apr 19, 2026, 06:07 AM

CPI Leader Alleges PM Modi Violated Election Code with Recent Address

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar has written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) through his recent address to the nation, and sought immediate intervention by the poll panel. In a letter dated April 19, Kumar said the prime minister's address, delivered at a time when the MCC is in force in five states, was "political in nature" and contained "partisan assertions" and "selective narratives" aimed at influencing public opinion on an issue under active political contestation. He further said the broadcast of the address on public platforms such as Doordarshan and Sansad TV amounted to misuse of state resources. "The use of publicly funded platforms for what is essentially a political speech constitutes a grave breach of electoral norms," Kumar said. The CPI leader argued that such actions undermine the level playing field that the poll body is mandated to ensure during elections. He cautioned that failure to act could erode public confidence in the impartiality of the commission and signal "institutional complicity".

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Navbharat Times

Apr 19, 2026, 06:04 AM

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Firing on Ships, Including Indian Vessels

Tehran: The Strait of Hormuz has once again caught the world's attention, as Iran says it has closed the vital energy waterway. Earlier, after Israel's ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran had said that ships are allowed to pass through the strait. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi himself had announced this, but on August 18, when the convoy of ships was moving to pass through Hormuz, the IRGC started firing on them, after which they had to turn back. Information has emerged that two Indian ships have been fired upon. One of the ships is reported to be loaded with crude oil. The shooting incident is also worrying because Iran has already allowed Indian ships to pass through Hormuz State. The firing indicates differences within the Iranian regime. Iran's Foreign Minister IRGC's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announcement seems to be angry with the Iranian foreign minister.

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Dainik Jagran

Apr 19, 2026, 06:03 AM

Patahi Airport Construction Commences: Union Minister Makes Key Announcement

Muzaffarpur: Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Dr. Rajbhushan Chaudhary said that the process of construction of Patahi Airport has started.

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Dainik Jagran

Apr 19, 2026, 06:01 AM

BJP to Contest Chairperson Election in Dharuhera, Not Wards in Rewari

JAGRAN Correspondent, Rewari: The BJP, which has decided to contest the election of chairperson as well as wards in Rewari on symbols, will contest the chairman's post in Dharuhera on symbols but will not field candidates in the wards.

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The New Indian Express

Apr 19, 2026, 05:53 AM

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Backs Independent Candidate K. Premakumar in Edappadi Assembly Constituency

Actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has announced support for an independent candidate in the Edappadi Assembly constituency. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Vijay urged voters in Salem district to back K. Premakumar, a former administrator of his fan club. Referring to him as “our own brother”, Vijay said Premakumar, who is contesting on the “television box” symbol, should be seen as the party’s “candidate in spirit”.

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Siasat News✓

Apr 19, 2026, 05:52 AM

Modi to Address Public Meetings Across West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Elections

: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address four public meetings across West Bengal on Sunday, April 19, as the BJP intensifies its campaign ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Modi is scheduled to begin his tour with a rally in Bishnupur in Bankura district before heading to Purulia, Jhargram and then Medinipur, where he will address successive public meetings. The rallies assume significance as the BJP seeks to consolidate its support base in the western and south-western districts of the state, regions where the saffron party had put up a strong performance in previous Lok Sabha and assembly elections. The elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases — on April 23 and 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.

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Live Hindustan

Apr 19, 2026, 05:52 AM

Iran Warns of War as Talks with US Remain Uncertain

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said no date has been set for the second round of talks. Al Jazeera reported that he said it would not be possible to accept the US if it again makes any extremist demands. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran is ready for any situation. We do not trust the enemy. Even now, when we are sitting here, war can break out. The armed forces are ready for a full-fledged war on the ground. The parliament speaker denied that the ongoing talks could lead to negligence of national security. Ghalibaf said, "We believe that the armed forces are not ready because of Sunday's talks. On the contrary, like ordinary people on the streets, the armed forces are ready before us," Geo TV quoted Mr. Ghalibaf as saying. "There is also no indication that the second round of talks is likely to take place next week."

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Dainik Jagran

Apr 19, 2026, 05:50 AM

India: DM Reshuffles Jurisdictions of Two Tehsils

Bahjoi: In a major administrative reshuffle, DM Dr Rajendra Pansia on Saturday evening reshuffled the jurisdictions of tehsildars of Gunnaur and Chandausi tehsils.

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Amar Ujala

Apr 19, 2026, 05:49 AM

US-Israel Confrontation with Iran Escalates: Former VP Harris Makes Serious Allegations Against Trump

ExpandAdd as a preferredsource on google The ongoing conflict in West Asia has now turned into a dangerous battle of wills and power, where things are getting more explosive every day. The more than a month-long US-Israel confrontation with Iran has alarmed the entire world. Now, in the midst of this turmoil, the politics of the United States also seem to be burning in this fire. The big reason is that in the midst of the ongoing tension, former US Vice President Kamala Harris has made many serious allegations, including a direct attack on President Donald Trump. Trending Videos Harris said in her statement that Trump has been dragged into a military confrontation with Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At a time of increasing tension, this statement of the US Vice President has not only stirred up American power, but also sparked new debates and tensions in global diplomacy, making the situation even more explosive. Read the ad-libs: How are the countries facing sanctions?

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Dainik Jagran

Apr 19, 2026, 05:46 AM

Trump Warns Iran Against Closing Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has warned Iran not to blackmail the United States with its changing stance on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran once again announced the closure of the strategic waterway.

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Akila News✓

Apr 19, 2026, 05:45 AM

US Worried About Mediator's Ties to Iran's Hardline IRGC

Munir's old ties to Iran's hardline IRGC and its commanders could pose a threat to the United States, Fox News reported. He is currently playing a mediating role between the United States and Iran, but his close ties to Iranian leaders such as Qassem Soleimani are raising serious questions about his credibility in the United States.

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Navbharat Times

Apr 19, 2026, 05:41 AM

Indian Government's Bill to Amend Women's Reservation Act Fails in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: The Constitution (31st Amendment) Bill, which was introduced to amend the Women's Reservation Act, fell through in the Lok Sabha on Friday amid a prolonged debate and differences.

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ABP News✓

Apr 19, 2026, 05:39 AM

Indian Politician Nitish Kumar's Son Granted Z-Category Security Amid Controversy

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar has been given Z category security by the Home Department on Saturday (April 18). Politics has started on this. RJD has compared Tejashwi Yadav to Tejashwi Yadav, while Congress has called him a retarded son. Now the whole controversy may increase. RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav said, "Leader of the Opposition and National Executive Chairman of RJD Tejashwi Yadav, who enjoys immense support of 1.9 million people, has not been given Z + security despite lakhs of correspondence. On the other hand, the government pretending to be good governance is only raising the status of its people by dividing Nitish Kumar's son Nishant into Z and Shravan Kumar into Y + security charities." Leader of Opposition and National Executive President of RJD Tejashwi Yadav, who enjoys immense support of 19 million people, has not been given Z + security despite lakhs of correspondence. On the other hand, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar and Shravan Kumar, who pretend to be good governance, have been given Z + security.

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Sandesh

Apr 19, 2026, 05:39 AM

Election Tensions Rise as BJP Leaders Face Opposition Over Lack of Basic Facilities

With the election atmosphere heating up in the city, it seems to be becoming difficult for the ruling party BJP leaders to campaign. During the election meeting in Motipura area, which falls in Lambha ward of Ahmedabad, BJP candidate and MLA from Maninagar Amul Bhatt was strongly opposed by the locals. Angry people manhandled the leaders due to lack of basic facilities. According to the details of the incident, BJP candidate from Lambha ward and MLA Amul Bhatt reached Motipura area to address and campaign for the public. During the meeting, the local residents started asking questions to the leaders about basic facilities like roads, roads and water. There was already resentment among the people which did not get resolved for years. ADVERTISEMENT THIS IS A MODEL WINDOW. BEGINNING OF DIALOG WORDOW. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialogue window. When the leaders could not give satisfactory answers to the questions, the angry BJP MLA left the meeting.

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TV9 Hindi

Apr 19, 2026, 05:35 AM

Government Showcases Respect for Women; AI-Boosting Chip Tech and Political Drama Unfold

Madhya Pradesh government to hit the streets as a mark of respect to sisters. The government has taken a tough stand on the issue of women's honour and has announced to call a one-day assembly session from tomorrow. Today, the foundation stone of India's first advanced 3D glass semiconductor packaging unit will be laid near Bhubaneswar. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi will be present on this occasion. It is being seen as the country's next-generation chip technology, which will give new energy to AI, defence, and high-performance computing. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has said that Israel's PM Netanyahu dragged US President Donald Trump into the Iran war as a weak attempt to divert attention from the Epstein cases. Trump "pulled into" Iran war by Netanyahu as "feeble attempt" to distract from "Epstein files": Former VP Harris ID20 | Digital ID-12 (ANI) April 19, 2020

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Navbharat Times

Apr 19, 2026, 05:35 AM

India Approves Domestic Insurance Pool with ₹12,980 Crore Government Guarantee

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia and rising insurance premiums, the Union Cabinet on Saturday approved a proposal to create a domestic insurance pool with a government guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore.

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Aaj Tak

Apr 19, 2026, 05:33 AM

Iran Warns US: 'We Will Respond with Full Force' If Mistake Made

Amid the ongoing tension between Iran and the US, Tehran has once again issued a stern warning. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has clearly said that Iran is ready for talks, but if there is any mistake, it will be answered with full force. In a televised address on Sunday, Ghalibaf bluntly said that Iran is on high alert at the moment. He said, "We are fully prepared. If they make even a small mistake, we will respond with full force." From his statement, it is clear that on the one hand there is talk of talks, but on the other hand there is strictness. Ghalibaf also claimed that Iran has shown its strength in the field and now wants to negotiate from a position of strength. He said that this time Iran's military capability is much better than before and it has been seen clearly during the war. However, he also acknowledged that the US has more resources and strength. Ghalibaf said, "The US has more money and more experience with Iran."

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Aaj Tak

Apr 19, 2026, 05:32 AM

Indian Prime Minister Modi's Address to Nation Draws Criticism from Opposition Parties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Saturday drew sharp criticism from opposition parties. Opposition parties said the PM was shedding crocodile tears. The opposition also accused him of violating democratic norms and misusing the model code of conduct as his address came amid the ongoing assembly elections in several states. In fact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Saturday evening came a day after the Lok Sabha did not pass the Constitution Amendment Bill (131st Amendment) related to women's reservation. During the address, the PM accused the Congress and its allies of "foeticide" in their efforts for women's reservation. He apologised to women and said the government would never give up efforts to empower women. He warned that women would punish the Congress and its allies for this sin. In response, parties like the CPI (M), TMC, RJD and CPI have called it a frustration of the Prime Minister's defeat. The opposition has already said that the government has completed the political drama of the 16th April 2026 Rajya Sabha women's reservation (CPI-M).

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Live Hindustan

Apr 19, 2026, 05:32 AM

Nishant Kumar Seeks to Revitalize Janata Dal (United)

Nishant Kumar, a Janata Dal (United) leader and son of former chief minister Nitish Kumar, is constantly brainstorming with party leaders and workers about the organisation.

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TV9 Hindi

Apr 19, 2026, 05:28 AM

Trump Praises Israel as 'Great Ally', Accuses it of Provoking War with Iran

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, an incomplete ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and uncertainty over Iran's peace talks with the United States, President Donald Trump once again praised Israel. Accusing Israel of provoking the United States to wage war against Iran, Trump called it "a great ally" of the United States. Trump used key words such as "courageous, fearless, and understanding" to praise Israel and also took a jibe at NATO countries. He said, "They are courageous, fearless, loyal, and understanding and unlike others who have shown their true colors in moments of war and tension, Israel fights with all their might and knows how to win." Trump's big praise for Israel comes at a time when there are reports that Trump surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisers with a social media post. Trump's post indicated that Israel was "stopping Israel" from attacking Lebanon, according to a White House post.

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Live Hindustan

Apr 19, 2026, 05:26 AM

Congress State In-Charge Shailja Kumari Prepares for Election Campaign Tour in Garhwal

In Uttarakhand, preparations have also started for the assembly elections with the Char Dham Yatra. Congress state in-charge Shailja Kumari is preparing for the election campaign in Garhwal after the successful tour of Kumaon. Along with the visit to Badrinath and Kedarnath, workers'conferences and meetings will also be held. According to party sources, this tour of Shailja will start from April 27. It will start from Rishikesh, from where she will leave with her entourage to the hilly districts of Garhwal. This event is being seen as a spiritual faith as well as a political strategy. Her tour will be completed with a workers'conference in Chamba, Tehri. Significantly, this will be the second visit of state in-charge Shailja to Uttarakhand in a month. Earlier on April 8, she started a four-day tour from Rudrapur in Kumaon division. Although the workers'conference held during that time in Usnagar, Nainital, Dehradun, Haridwar and Haridwar has been sent to the All India Congress Committee.

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Economic Times

Apr 19, 2026, 05:25 AM

Indian Government Clarifies Women's Reservation Proposal

Synopsis The government has issued FAQs addressing women's reservation in legislatures. This follows the defeat of a Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The FAQs clarify the proposed 33 per cent quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Implementation is linked to delimitation after the 2026 Census. The government aims for timely benefits for women.

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Amar Ujala

Apr 19, 2026, 05:22 AM

Gehlot Criticizes Modi's Address, Calls for Fresh Mandate on Political Issues

Extended as a preferredsource on google Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot raised a number of political and constitutional issues in a sharp reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address. In a media interaction, Gehlot said that the way the Prime Minister claimed in his speech that the women of the country will give a strong answer to the opposition parties, including the Congress, if they have so much faith in their words, they should dissolve the Lok Sabha and hold elections to seek a fresh mandate on this issue. Trending Videos On democracy and the mandate, Gehlot asserted that the final decision of the people is paramount in a democracy and if the government has faith in its policies and claims, it should not back down from seeking support from the public. He alleged that the current government is only making political statements, while diverting attention from real issues. Advertisement My response to the media on the Prime Minister's address: Today the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the women of the country, including the Congress, will give a strong answer to all the opposition parties.

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