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Morbi Municipal Corporation Election Sees 9.92% Voter Turnout on Sunday

Morbi Municipal Corporation Election Sees 9.92% Voter Turnout on Sunday

Morbi તા.26: In the first election to the Morbi Municipal Corporation under the General Elections to Local Bodies-2026, a total of 9.92% voter turnout has been recorded on Sunday from 7 am to 9 am. 2,08,470 voters are registered for 52 seats in 13 wards of the Municipal Corporation. Out of which 20,675 voters have exercised their franchise till 9 am. 12.28% of male voters and 7.35% among female voters have voted.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:54 AM
Gujarat Local Body Polls Disrupted by Low Turnout and Technical Issues

Gujarat Local Body Polls Disrupted by Low Turnout and Technical Issues

Gandhinagar: Gujarat's mini-assembly local body polls have been washed out and the colours of democracy are visible in the first two hours of the morning. Reports from every nook and corner of the state show a moderate voter turnout of around 5% till 9 am. Municipalities lead with 6.5%, while municipal corporations are yet to see a voter turnout of around 4%. With temperatures predicted to be as high as 44 ° C, political parties are scrambling to get as many votes in as possible before noon, as the elections to all the bodies are held together this time, posing a major logistical challenge. The electoral process in cities like Bharuch and Jamnagar was marred by unexpected disasters and technical glitches. Polling stations were darkened by a sudden power outage, but workers with unwavering faith in democracy continued the process under a candlelight vigil.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:51 AM
MLA Hardik Patel Stresses Importance of Local Elections in Building Strong India

MLA Hardik Patel Stresses Importance of Local Elections in Building Strong India

RAJKOT: MLA Hardik Patel performed the duty of democracy by casting his vote in Chandranagar village of Viramgam taluka on Sunday under the general elections to local bodies-2026. After casting his vote, MLA Hardik Patel said that the strong foundation of developed India lies in each of our votes. Local elections are the root of democracy and the development of the country starts from the village.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:47 AM
Bhavnagar District Sees Peaceful Polling for Local Body Elections

Bhavnagar District Sees Peaceful Polling for Local Body Elections

Bhavnagar તા.26: Polling under General Elections to Local Bodies-2026 is underway in Bhavnagar district in a peaceful atmosphere from 0700 hrs to 0500 hrs. 23.31% voter turnout recorded in the district panchayat. 2,65,822% of 11,40,384 voters cast their votes in the district panchayat as per the data of the district election machinery. 26.78% of male voters and 19.51% of female voters cast their votes.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:43 AM
White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting: Trump Unfazed, Praises Secret Service Bravery

White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting: Trump Unfazed, Praises Secret Service Bravery

Washington: The sudden shooting at the White House Correspondents'Dinner has shaken the entire United States. In his first statement after the attack on President Donald Trump, who was present at the event, he made it clear that such cowardly incidents will not deter him from his goal. He specifically mentioned Iran, saying, "This incident will not stop me from winning the war against Iran." # # #સિક્રેટ Bravery of the service prevented danger. Trump praised the security agencies, saying that the Secret Service acted very quickly and bravely as the shooting began. Under their protocol, Trump, Melania Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance were evacuated safely. Informing about the incident, Trump revealed that a security officer was shot at close range with a powerful gun, but his life has been spared because he was wearing a bulletproof jacket. The captured assailant is a California resident and is mentally unstable. # ID2
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:41 AM
MLA Casts Vote in Local Body Elections, Emphasizes Importance of Village Development

MLA Casts Vote in Local Body Elections, Emphasizes Importance of Village Development

(By Vinod Gala) Bhuj તા.26: Under the general elections to local bodies-2026, Abdasa MLA Pradyumansinh Jadeja cast his sacred vote on Sunday. On reaching the polling station, the MLA participated in this grand festival of democracy and performed his duty as a citizen. After voting, he said that the elections from Gram Panchayat to Taluka-Zilla Panchayat determine the direction of village development.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:39 AM
Trump and Family Safe After White House Correspondents' Dinner Security Incident

Trump and Family Safe After White House Correspondents' Dinner Security Incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed relief after US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were confirmed safe following a security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC. Taking to X, Modi condemned political violence in unequivocal terms. “Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned,” Modi said in apost on X. Panic broke out at the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening when gunshots were heard near the magnetometer screening area, sending hundreds of journalists, politicians, and celebrities scrambling. According to the Associated Press, guests who had been dining dove under tables as audible gasps echoed through the ballroom. Some attendees reported hearing between five and eight shots. Trump addressed reporters and praised his security team’s swift response. “When you’re impactful, they go after you. When you’re not impactful, they leave you alone,” Trump said. The suspect charged toward a Secret Service checkpoint near the ballroom armed with guns and knives. Reports in US media indicate the man had assembled a long weapon in an unsecured back room of the hotel before making his move toward the security perimeter, CNN reported. Condemnations pored in swiftly from various world leaders. Both Mexico and Venezuela issued statements denouncing the shooting and affirming that violence is never the answer. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed relief that Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were safe, posting on X that “violence should never be the answer,”. Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez also took to X to issue a strong condemnation. “We strongly condemn the attempted attack against President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump. We extend our best wishes to them and to all attendees of the Correspondent’s Dinner,” Rodríguez said, adding that “violence is never an option for those who uphold the values of peace,” CNN reported.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:36 AM
Gujarat's Rural Voters Show Enthusiasm in Zila Panchayat Elections

Gujarat's Rural Voters Show Enthusiasm in Zila Panchayat Elections

Gandhinagar: Today's elections to 34 Zila Panchayats in the state of Gujarat are witnessing a new enthusiasm among the rural voters. The polling process is progressing peacefully amid tight police security by the administration. According to reports, the state has recorded an average voter turnout of over 29% till noon. How is the turnout in which district? A statistical analysis of the polling shows that the tribal-dominated district of Narmada, where the district has been at the forefront with the highest voter turnout of 38%. In addition, Navsari in South Gujarat has recorded a significant voter turnout of 33%, Morbi 31.27%, Gandhinagar 30.43%, and Sabarkantha 30.43%.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:32 AM
Gondal MLA Urges Women to Vote in Local Self-Government Elections

Gondal MLA Urges Women to Vote in Local Self-Government Elections

Gondal તા.26: Under the general elections to local self-government bodies-2026, Gondal MLA Mrs. Gitaba Jairajsinh Jadeja exercised her franchise on Sunday and performed her duties as a citizen. After voting, the MLA said that local self-government elections are equally important like Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha. Village-city development takes place directly through Gram Panchayat, Taluka Panchayat and Municipality. Selection of a suitable representative is necessary for basic facilities like water, roads, health, education. She further said that participation of women is very important in democracy. Every woman voter should go out of the house and vote so that the area develops along with women empowerment. Gitaba Jadeja appealed to all the voters of Gondal assembly constituency, especially the mothers and sisters, to participate enthusiastically in this mega festival of democracy and strengthen the local government by voting as much as possible.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:31 AM
Cabinet Minister Casts Vote in Local Body Elections, Emphasizes Importance of Democracy

Cabinet Minister Casts Vote in Local Body Elections, Emphasizes Importance of Democracy

(By Paresh Parekh) Porbandar: Arjunbhai Modhwadia, Cabinet Minister, Government of Gujarat, on Sunday marked his active participation in the grand festival of democracy by enthusiastically voting along with his family in Modhwada village of his native Porbandar district under the General Elections to Local Bodies-2026. Interacting with the media after casting his vote, the Cabinet Minister said that the true strength of democracy lies in the voters and it is the moral responsibility of every citizen to exercise their franchise.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:29 AM
Rajkot Municipal Corporation Elections: Voting Underway with 18% Turnout So Far

Rajkot Municipal Corporation Elections: Voting Underway with 18% Turnout So Far

The voting process for the general elections to the Rajkot Municipal Corporation is underway since 7 am. According to official data, the total voter turnout in the entire Rajkot city till 11 am is 17.98% i.e. about 18%. As per ward-wise voting percentage details till 11 am, 13.39% in Ward No. 1, 14.15% in Ward No. 2, 16.49% in Ward No. 4, 18.61% in Ward No. 5, 23.56% in Ward No. 6, 22.09% in Ward No. 7, 12.69% in Ward No. 8, 18.44% in Ward No. 9, 15.76% in Ward No. 10, 15.83% in Ward No. 11, 18.30% in Ward No.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:28 AM
Mixed Voter Response in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Elections

Mixed Voter Response in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Elections

Ahmedabad: The voting process for the 2026 general elections to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation began early this morning. As per the data so far, the voter response in the city has been mixed, with a large difference in the figures for East and West Ahmedabad. Odhav ward has topped the city with 20.39 percentage, indicating that there is great enthusiasm for the festival of democracy in the eastern areas. In contrast, voters in posh localities like Thaltej and Bodakdev have been found to be disinterested in reaching the polling stations, where only 6 to 7 per cent turnout has been recorded. Checking ward-wise polling details shows that voters in Lambha (20.12%) and Ghatlodia (20.07%) have also queued up since morning. Nicole ward, with over 1.27 lakh voters, has recorded 16.64 percentage, while Vatva and Maktampura, with single-digit percentage of voting, have seen more women than men in the final results of the elections.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:26 AM
Unprecedented Enthusiasm Marks Local Elections in Dahod District

Unprecedented Enthusiasm Marks Local Elections in Dahod District

Dahod: There has been unprecedented enthusiasm and democratic atmosphere in Dahod district since early morning today. There is a mad rush of voters to elect the office bearers of the district panchayat, taluka panchayat and municipalities. As the polling began at 7 am, long queues of voters were seen at 1,753 polling stations in the district. A total of more than 1,000 candidates are in the fray in this electoral battle, whose political fate will be decided by an estimated 14 lakh voters of the district. The festival of democracy seems to have created a new history as young voters to centenarians are thronging to exercise their franchise. The administration has turned the entire district into an impregnable fortress with tight security arrangements to ensure that the election process is not disturbed and peaceful atmosphere is maintained. More than 5,000 police personnel and paramilitary forces are constantly patrolling. Especially sensitive areas are being monitored by CCTV cameras and drones. As a result of this hard work, more than 11,000 administrative personnel have been deployed in the district.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:26 AM
Gujarat CM Casts Vote in Local Body Elections, Stresses Importance of Civic Engagement

Gujarat CM Casts Vote in Local Body Elections, Stresses Importance of Civic Engagement

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel cast his vote early in the morning in the local body elections held on Sunday, April 26. The Chief Minister exercised his franchise by reaching the polling station at a primary school in Shilaj, Ahmedabad. He was accompanied by his family members on the occasion and celebrated the festival of democracy. The people's vote will determine the pace of development: After casting his vote, Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel told the media that every vote of the people will prove to be crucial in accelerating the development journey of Gujarat and taking it to new heights. He described voting as essential to strengthen this festival of democracy.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:22 AM
Gujarat BJP State President Casts Vote in Local Body Elections, Urges Citizens to Participate

Gujarat BJP State President Casts Vote in Local Body Elections, Urges Citizens to Participate

Ahmedabad: Democracy is being celebrated in Gujarat today amidst the atmosphere of local body elections. On this occasion, Gujarat BJP state president Jagdish Vishwakarma reached the polling booth early today with his family members. On this occasion, he exercised his franchise. With the goal of fulfilling the resolve of developed India from developed Gujarat, he fulfilled his moral responsibility in the festival of democracy. Elections are the foundation of development. Jagdish Vishwakarma: Interacting with the media after casting his vote, Jagdish Vishwakarma said that this local body election is the real foundation of all-round development of our cities and villages. He stressed on the importance of voting in democracy and that it determines the direction of progress. Urging the citizens to vote: The state president called upon all the brothers and sisters and voters of the state to participate enthusiastically in this mega festival of democracy. He appealed to the people to come out of their homes and exercise their franchise.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:18 AM
AAP Suffers Major Blow as Seven MPs Defect to BJP

AAP Suffers Major Blow as Seven MPs Defect to BJP

This week has been nothing short of a nightmare for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Within seven days, the party lost seven of its 10 MPs in the Rajya Sabha. It is being described as a well-thought-out political operation. It has completely changed the mathematics of politics in Parliament. On Wednesday, April 22, when Arvind Kejriwal suspected such a move, he immediately started calling his MPs. Some picked up the phones, some answered and some did not pick up the phones. Kejriwal kept calling Sandeep Pathak till Friday morning and he was assured that Pathak was with him. But by Friday afternoon, Pathak directly reached the BJP headquarters and joined the ruling party. Earlier, the AAP MPs were to merge on Monday, April 27. The Home Minister was to return from the West Bengal election campaign and meet all the MPs. But then the BJP came to know that Kejriwal had found out about this conspiracy and tried to convince the MPs. On Friday, the entire date of Operation Commander Raghav Shah's absence has been changed.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:07 AM
Iranian Diplomat Visits Pakistan Amid Middle East Tensions

Iranian Diplomat Visits Pakistan Amid Middle East Tensions

Islamabad: Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and fears of a possible Israel-Iran conflict, Iran has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is once again visiting Pakistan after an important trip to Russia and Oman. With his arrival in Islamabad on Sunday, there are expectations of a major change in the geopolitical equations in South Asia and the Middle East. The main purpose of this visit is to calm the flames of a possible war raging in the region and to gain support from other countries for a ceasefire. Iran is currently seeking to strengthen its position internationally and reach a consensus on security issues with neighboring countries like Pakistan. Araghchi is on a special peace mission after recent high-level meetings in Tehran. The visit is also important for Pakistan, as it is trying to balance its bilateral relations with Iran under pressure from the US. Countries like Oman and Russia are acting as mediators in this dialogue. According to experts, Araghchi is behind the frequent political visits to Islamabad.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:03 AM
Rajkot BJP Legal Cell Sets Up Team for Election Complaints and Malpractices

Rajkot BJP Legal Cell Sets Up Team for Election Complaints and Malpractices

RAJKOT: Rajkot city BJP legal cell has constituted a team for election-related and election-day malpractices and complaints of wrongful confinement and malpractices. The team has been present at the city BJP office "Kamalam" since 7-00 hours of the morning and is handing over a flood of telephonic and written complaints to the State Election Commission, various ROs, AROs of Rajkot, election officers and police officers including State BJP legal cell co-coordinator Anilbhai Desai, senior advocate Kiritbhai Pathak, Arjunbhai Patel, BJP legal cell co-coordinator Kamleshbhai Dodiya, Ajaybhai Joshi, Abidbhai Shoshan, Jaisukhbhai Barot, Dilsukhbhai Rathod, Nripenbhai Bhavsar, Mukeshbhai Pipliya Yes Cholera Bhai Bhimani Hussain, etc.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:02 AM
MP Rambhai Mokariya Urges Citizens to Vote in Local Body Elections

MP Rambhai Mokariya Urges Citizens to Vote in Local Body Elections

RAJKOT: Rajya Sabha MP Rambhai Mokariya on Sunday performed his duty as a citizen by casting his vote along with his family in Rajkot in the general elections to local bodies-2026. After casting his vote, MP Rambhai Mokariya made a special appeal to the citizens that every voter should exercise his franchise in this great festival of democracy. Every vote is precious for a strong local government and development. He also urged the youth to come out in large numbers and vote. There has been enthusiasm at the polling stations since morning in Rajkot. MP Mokariya's enthusiasm for voting has also increased. The voting process is going on peacefully and will continue till 6 pm.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:01 AM
Indian Political Parties Condemn Violent Attack on Trump, Urge Reason Over Violence

Indian Political Parties Condemn Violent Attack on Trump, Urge Reason Over Violence

The Bihar Congress also condemned the violent attack in the strongest terms, saying the tendency to resolve ideological differences with violence has been red-eyed. State spokesperson Asit Nath Tiwari asserted that dissent should be responded to with reason and opinions, not gunshots. Disagreeing with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi's controversial statement about the US, the Congress added that it is the responsibility of mankind to maintain peace in any corner of the earth instead of calling it hell. Various political parties in the country, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have condemned the attack on Trump. Indian leaders have unanimously acknowledged that such incidents are not just an attack on an individual but an attack on the democratic system. While the US authorities are currently ramping up investigations under international pressure, the incident is also being debated in India's political circles.
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Apr 26, 2026, 09:00 AM
Election Duty: Indian Citizen Casts Vote Despite Doctor's Orders

Election Duty: Indian Citizen Casts Vote Despite Doctor's Orders

RAJKOT: Elections are a festival of democracy and every citizen should cast his vote and act as a conscious citizen. Sargam Club president Gunwantbhai Delawala cast his vote keeping this in mind. Gunwantbhai has recently undergone a knee-replacement and after this robotic surgery, doctors have advised him to take rest for a month. But he went with a walker and voted as he felt it was his duty to vote in the elections. He also expressed confidence that the BJP's resounding victory was certain.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:58 AM
Union Minister Casts Vote in Bhavnagar's Local Elections

Union Minister Casts Vote in Bhavnagar's Local Elections

Bhavnagar તા.26: Union Minister of State Nimuben Bambhania on Sunday performed the duty of democracy by casting her vote at a polling station at Chandramauli Primary School in Bhavnagar under the General Elections to Local Self-Government Bodies-2026. After casting her vote, the Union Minister of State said that the voting process is going on in a peaceful and encouraging atmosphere in the state since morning. It is the primary and sacred duty of every citizen to vote for a strong democracy, society and nation building.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:57 AM
Kheda Villagers Boycott Elections Over Administrative Change

Kheda Villagers Boycott Elections Over Administrative Change

Kheda તા.26: Villagers in Chikhlod village in Phagwell area of Kheda district have completely boycotted the elections under the General Elections to Local Self-Government Bodies-2026. Not a single voter has cast his vote since morning in all the three polling booths of the village and the polling station has been empty. According to the information received, Chikhlod village was earlier a part of Kapadvanj taluka. Recently the village was included in Phagwell by administrative change. Angered by this decision, the villagers decided to boycott the elections demanding to retain the village in Kapadvanj taluka.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:55 AM
Jessore District Panchayat Seat Records 23.88% Voter Turnout in Under Taluka Panchayat General Elections-2026

Jessore District Panchayat Seat Records 23.88% Voter Turnout in Under Taluka Panchayat General Elections-2026

Bhavnagar તા.26: Under taluka panchayat general elections-2026, Jessore district panchayat seat has recorded 23.88% voter turnout from 7: 00 am to 11:00 pm. જિ.પં As per the data released by the mamlatdar and taluka panchayat voter department, a total of 23,143 voters are registered in the 8 seats under Jessore જિ.પં seat. Out of which 5,527 voters have voted till 11: 00 am. 28.17% of male voters and 19.06% of female voters have voted.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:53 AM
Gujarat Local Body Elections: Morbi Sees High Enthusiasm, Ahmedabad Lags Behind

Gujarat Local Body Elections: Morbi Sees High Enthusiasm, Ahmedabad Lags Behind

Rajkot: Voting for the local body elections in Gujarat is underway since morning. According to the data till 11 am, Morbi has seen the highest enthusiasm among the municipal corporations, while Ahmedabad voters have been dull so far. Vav-Tharad has the highest turnout at the municipal and district level, while Rajkot has recorded a relatively low turnout. The voting figures for the local body elections in the state of Gujarat have been released till 11 am. According to these figures, there is a huge difference in the enthusiasm of the voters in different areas of the state.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:51 AM
Cabinet Minister Leads Voting Procession in Bhavnagar District

Cabinet Minister Leads Voting Procession in Bhavnagar District

Bhavnagar તા.26: The voting process has been carried out in Bhavnagar district under the General Elections to Local Self-Government Bodies-2026. To participate in this festival of democracy, Cabinet Minister for Agriculture and Bhavnagar West MLA Jitubhai Vaghani performed the duty of democracy by voting with his family this morning. To encourage the citizens to vote, Minister Jitubhai Vaghani reached the polling station with the residents of the society from his residence to the sound of drums and chimes. He reached the designated polling station under the Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation elections and exercised his franchise.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:49 AM
Indian Markets Reeling from Global Political Turmoil

Indian Markets Reeling from Global Political Turmoil

New Delhi: The global political turmoil is having a direct impact on the Indian market, where prices of everything from essentials to precious metals are uncertain. On cooking gas supplies, the government is constantly assuring that there is enough in the country. Cylinder prices have crossed the ₹1,000 mark in hilly areas and eastern Indian states. CNG prices also vary widely from city to city. Taxi and auto drivers are losing their daily economic calculations. Gold prices are stable in the jewellery market but hover around all-time highs, making it difficult for the middle class to invest or buy jewellery. International inflation and dollar strength are to blame for 24-carat gold prices exceeding ₹15.4 lakh per 10 grams. On the other hand, gold and silver prices are still expected to rally in the coming week due to speculation of interest rate changes by the US Federal Reserve.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:46 AM
Porbandar District Records 28.57% Voter Turnout in General Elections

Porbandar District Records 28.57% Voter Turnout in General Elections

(By Paresh Parekh) Porbandar તા.26સ્થાનિક Porbandar district has recorded an average 28.57% voter turnout till 1: 00 pm on Sunday under the General Elections to the Self-Governing Bodies-2026. The polling process in the district has been going on since morning in a peaceful atmosphere. Key figures till 1: 00 pm: Name of the organization Total voter turnout percentage
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:46 AM
US-Iran Conflict: Trump Cancels Pakistan Visit Amid Stalled Peace Talks

US-Iran Conflict: Trump Cancels Pakistan Visit Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Washington / Tehran: Diplomatic efforts to end the seven-week conflict between Iran and the United States-Israel have suffered a major setback. US President Donald Trump has cancelled a visit to Pakistan by his special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Peace talks have stalled. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has returned empty-handed after meeting with the Pakistani leadership. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump made clear that recent security developments will not prevent him from achieving a victory over Iran, which has further weakened hopes for a ceasefire. The situation in the battlefield is also worsening. According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, six people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday. Even amid talks for a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the military of retaliating and ordering strikes on Hezbollah, which the Israeli leader has accused Israel of carrying out in response.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:45 AM
Shiv Sena in Disarray: Maharashtra Politics on the Verge of Major Upheaval

Shiv Sena in Disarray: Maharashtra Politics on the Verge of Major Upheaval

MUMBAI: Maharashtra politics is once again on the verge of a major upheaval. Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT), barely sitting after Eknath Shinde's rebellion, seems to be in a state of disarray. Party's prominent leader and MP Sanjay Jadhav is missing from two important meetings held at'Matoshree'and'Sena Bhavan '. Reports of Jadhav being out of touch with some of the leadership of late have caused concern in the Uddhav camp. Amid murmurs of discontent in the party, MPs Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Sanjay Deshmukh attended a dinner at Union minister Prataprao Jadhav's residence in Delhi, which has added fuel to the fire. Sanjay Jadhav's meeting with senior BJP leader Amit Shah has further fuelled the talk of'Operation Tiger '. However, senior party leaders like Ambadas Danve are claiming that the party is in disarray.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:44 AM
Amreli District Sees 22.58% Voter Turnout in Local Body Elections

Amreli District Sees 22.58% Voter Turnout in Local Body Elections

Amreli તા.26: Under General Elections to Local Bodies-2026, 174 seats of 6 Municipalities in Amreli district have registered 22.58% voter turnout from 7 am to 11:00 pm. 2,07,881 voters are registered in 6 Municipalities of the district as per District Election Management Data. Out of these, 46,936 voters have voted till 11 am. 24.38% of male voters and 20.60% of female voters have voted.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:39 AM
Armed Incident Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner, Echoes 45-Year-Old Assassination Attempt

Armed Incident Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner, Echoes 45-Year-Old Assassination Attempt

What happened at the Correspondents'Dinner at the White House Hilton Hotel brought back memories of 45 years. The dinner for journalists was attended by senior Cabinet leaders, including President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance. At the same time, an armed 31-year-old man opened fire outside the banquet. The Secret Service quickly escorted everyone, including Trump, to safety and the assailant was apprehended. This is not the first incident of its kind at the hotel. A president has been assassinated 45 years ago. Ronald Reagan was fatally attacked. He had just left the Washington Hilton in 1981. A man opened fire. He was shot in the chest. He was hospitalized for several days. His life was saved, according to the FBI archive. John Hinckley Jr.'s gunfire wounded him directly in the elevator with the service agent. He was also wounded in the attack.
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Apr 26, 2026, 08:38 AM
Gujarat Elections: Voters Boycott Polls in Mahuva Block Over Unmet Demands

Gujarat Elections: Voters Boycott Polls in Mahuva Block Over Unmet Demands

Mahuva: Amid the election atmosphere in Gujarat, shocking news has emerged from Mahuva block. Villagers, angry over their long-pending demands and lack of basic amenities, have boycotted the festival of democracy. As a result, not a single vote has been cast since morning at as many as three polling stations in the area. # #સન્નાટા Despite hours having passed since the polling stations began, at some polling stations in Mahuva area, none other than the election staff and police personnel have been seen. Voters have registered their protest by staying away from the polling stations. There is also a wave of concern among the election officials as the booths are seen empty.
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India-UAE Meet: NSA Ajit Doval Conveys PM Modi's Greetings, Discusses Energy Security Amid Regional Developments

India-UAE Meet: NSA Ajit Doval Conveys PM Modi's Greetings, Discusses Energy Security Amid Regional Developments

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 26 (ANI): National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday as part of his official visit to the Middle Eastern country. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries and enhance cooperation on energy security amid evolving regional developments. According to a post on X by the Indian Embassy in the UAE, NSA Doval, during his meeting with the UAE President, conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also discussed measures to deepen bilateral ties, the regional security situation, and other issues of mutual interest. "He called on President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Conveyed greetings of PM, Narendra Modi. Measures to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the regional situation, and other issues of mutual interest were discussed," the Embassy stated in its post. The UAE state-run news agency WAM further reported on the meeting, stating that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received NSA Doval, following which greetings were exchanged between the leadership of both countries. Doval conveyed PM Modi's greetings and best wishes for the UAE's continued progress and prosperity, while the UAE President reciprocated with his greetings for the Indian leadership and wished further development and prosperity for India and its people, as per WAM. The discussions also focused on recent developments in the Middle East and their implications for regional and international security and stability, along with global energy security concerns. The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security. This is the second high-level meeting between the two countries in one month. Earlier in the month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the UAE President as part of his two-nation tour. Jaishankar pointed out the robustness of the India-UAE strategic partnership, noting that the ongoing dialogue between the two nations remains strong and transparent despite a complex regional environment. He travelled to the UAE after participating in the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius. (ANI)
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