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Apr 25, 2026, 09:49 AM
Netanyahu Reveals Cancer-Free Status After Undergoing Treatment During Regional Conflict

Netanyahu Reveals Cancer-Free Status After Undergoing Treatment During Regional Conflict

Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he is now cancer-free after undergoing treatment for early-stage prostate cancer during one of the most sensitive periods of regional conflict. The announcement, made via an official medical report, lifts the veil on a health issue that had been deliberately kept out of public view while Israel navigated escalating tensions with Iran. According to a report by news outlet The Times of Israel , the disclosure follows a period of strategic secrecy regarding the prime minister’s health during the height of regional hostilities. The disclosure offers a rare intersection of personal health, political strategy, and wartime decision-making. According to a medical summary released by the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu was diagnosed with a localized, early-stage prostate cancer following a routine MRI scan. The report, signed by his physician Dr. Tzvi Berkovitz, concluded that Netanyahu is now in “excellent” health with no physical limitations. The timing of the diagnosis coincided with a high-stakes military confrontation involving Iran, referred to by Israeli officials as Operation Epic Fury. Netanyahu addressed the delay directly, stating that the information was withheld to avoid the following: “I chose to delay the report’s publication so it would not come out at the peak of the war,” Netanyahu said, adding that he is now fully recovered. Leaders often manage health disclosures carefully, but doing so during an active conflict adds another layer of complexity. In this case, the decision reflects a broader strategy to project continuity and control. According to officials, Netanyahu maintained a full working schedule throughout his treatment. The Prime Minister’s Office emphasized that operational continuity was a priority, particularly during heightened regional tensions. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, especially in older age groups. However, early detection significantly improves outcomes. In Netanyahu’s case, the description of a “minuscule” lesion suggests the disease was caught at a very early point, increasing the likelihood of complete recovery. While specific details of Netanyahu’s treatment were not disclosed, early-stage prostate cancer is often managed through: The outcome reported indicates that the chosen treatment was effective. The disclosure comes at a sensitive time, as Israel navigates a fragile ceasefire and ongoing regional uncertainty. Israel’s leadership posture is closely watched by both allies and adversaries. Any perceived vulnerability, including health concerns, can influence geopolitical calculations. By confirming he is cancer-free, Netanyahu is effectively closing the door on such speculation. This episode highlights how personal health and national security can intersect in unexpected ways. It also raises ongoing questions about transparency and the balance between public right-to-know and national security considerations. Netanyahu’s cancer battle, now revealed after the fact, underscores a quiet reality of leadership: major personal challenges can unfold behind closed doors even as public responsibilities continue uninterrupted. The announcement is both a medical update and a political signal, one designed to reassure, stabilize, and move forward.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:47 AM
UK Mother's Desperate Decision: Traveling to Switzerland for Assisted Suicide After Sudden Loss of Son

UK Mother's Desperate Decision: Traveling to Switzerland for Assisted Suicide After Sudden Loss of Son

Key Takeaways: Losing a child is widely considered one of the most agonizing experiences a person can endure. For 56-year-old Wendy Duffy from the United Kingdom, the grief has proven insurmountable. Four years after the sudden and tragic loss of her son, Duffy, who is physically healthy, has decided to travel to Switzerland for assisted suicide . Her choice highlights the ongoing legal limitations in the UK, where a highly debated right-to-die bill has remained stalled in Parliament for the past year, prompting individuals to seek alternatives abroad. Duffy’s 23-year-old son, Marcus, passed away four years ago in a freak accident after choking in his sleep. Following his death, Duffy experienced severe emotional trauma and survived a previous attempt to end her own life, which left her hospitalized on a ventilator for two weeks. Despite undergoing therapy and taking medication, she states that nothing has been able to heal her profound psychological pain. Seeking a peaceful end that would not inflict trauma on strangers or the public, she chose to pursue legal assisted dying. Duffy’s application was accepted by Pegasos, a Swiss assisted-dying non-profit organization. Under their care, the procedure will cost approximately $13,500. In interviews with the New York Post and Daily Mail , the grieving mother shared details about her final arrangements. She intends to pass away peacefully while listening to “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Duffy acknowledged the heavy toll her decision takes on her family—four sisters and two brothers—but noted that she plans to make a final phone call to them upon arriving in Switzerland. “It will be a hard call where I’ll say goodbye and thank them,” Duffy shared. “But they will get it. They know. Honestly, 100%, they know that I’m not happy, that I don’t want to be here.” Duffy’s deeply personal choice to end her life despite being physically healthy reignites complex international discussions surrounding euthanasia. The topic of assisted dying for severe psychological suffering continues to be a flashpoint for legal and ethical debates globally. Her story parallels other recent, highly controversial international cases—such as the tragic death of Noella Castillo in Spain, which have sparked global outcry, political scrutiny, and international investigations into the handling of extreme trauma and the boundaries of right-to-die legislation. As the UK Parliament continues to weigh the ethics of assisted dying, Duffy’s story remains a stark reminder of the devastating, enduring impact of profound grief.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:46 AM
Apple's Foldable iPhone: A Philosophical Shift in Design

Apple's Foldable iPhone: A Philosophical Shift in Design

The latest iPhone Ultra Fold leak suggests Apple is preparing to do something unusual: rethink how a phone should feel in your hand by prioritizing how it works as a tablet. Leaked dummy units of the so-called foldable iPhone , often referred to as the “Ultra” or “Fold,” reveal a device that breaks with familiar iPhone design choices. The headline changes? A return of Touch ID and a button layout that may frustrate as many users as it impresses. The leaks—based on physical dummy units—suggest Apple has finalized key aspects of the design. In contrast, the iPhone 18 Pro appears largely unchanged from its predecessor, making the foldable the real story. The return of Touch ID is one of the most interesting choices. Foldable devices introduce complications for facial recognition: A side-mounted fingerprint sensor (built into the power button) solves these issues by offering the following: This isn’t nostalgia, it’s functional design. This is where things get controversial. When unfolded, the device behaves like a small tablet: In this context, top-mounted volume controls make sense. When folded into a traditional phone shape: In short: Apple may have optimized for one use case at the expense of another. All signs point to yes. The design philosophy appears to mirror the experience of an iPad mini: This suggests Apple sees the foldable not as: A phone that becomes a tablet, but rather A tablet that can fold into a phone That’s a subtle but important shift. Competitors like Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung’s foldables have generally: Apple appears to be flipping that approach. Apple may be planning software workarounds. Potential solutions could include: Apple has a history of smoothing hardware compromises with software—but until confirmed, this remains speculation. Interestingly, the dummy units reportedly show no visible MagSafe ring on the foldable. That could mean: This is one area where leaks remain unclear. This isn’t just another iPhone iteration—it’s a philosophical shift. As the leak itself suggests: Apple has solved one problem and created another. Dummy units are often accurate—but not final. Before concluding: Still, these leaks align with broader industry trends toward hybrid devices.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:35 AM
West Bengal Assembly Elections: BJP Expresses Discontent Over Voting, Criticizes Arvind Kejriwal's Campaign

West Bengal Assembly Elections: BJP Expresses Discontent Over Voting, Criticizes Arvind Kejriwal's Campaign

The first phase of voting for the assembly elections in West Bengal has been held. The BJP seems to be upset with the bumper voting in the first phase. The ruling Trinamool Congress has called it a fake narrative and questioned the role of SIR in it. Now the political turmoil is going on in Bengal regarding the second and last phase of voting. Meanwhile, on Saturday (April 25), BJP national president Nitin Naveen held a roadshow in Baranagar. BJP workers welcomed him with flowers at places during BJP president Nitin Naveen's roadshow. During this, Nitin Naveen came down heavily on Aam Aadmi Party national convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. Speaking to news agency ANI about Arvind Kejriwal's election campaign in West Bengal today, Nitin Naveen said, "The leader who is no longer attracted to the leader whose corruption the whole country is fed up of. I believe that such a leader's moral duty to campaign in West Bengal is still on.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:28 AM
Indian Politics in Crisis: Alternative Politics and Corruption

Indian Politics in Crisis: Alternative Politics and Corruption

ભારતીયલોકશાહીઆજેએકએવાવળાંકપરછેજ્યાંસિદ્ધાંતોનુંમૂલ્યકોડીનુંથઈગયુંછે.રાજનીતિએટલીકંગાળબનીગઈછેકેજનતાનોમતહવેમાત્રએકસોદાબાજીનુંસાધનબનીરહ્યોછે.આમઆદમીપાર્ટીનાસાત-આઠસાંસદોએકસાથેતૂટીનેભાજપમાંભળીજાય, તેકોઈસામાન્યપક્ષપલટોનથી.આઘટનાદર્શાવેછેકેઅરવિંદકેજરીવાલજેવીવ્યકિતમાંપોતાનાજનેતાઓનેસાચવવાનીત્રેવડનથી.જેપક્ષ'Alternative politics'તેઆજેપત્તાનામહેલનીજેમવિખેરાઈરહ્યોછે.નેતૃત્વજ્યારેનબળુંપડેકેપાડીદેવામાંઆવેત્યારેશિસ્તનાલીરેલીરાઉડેછે, સામેપક્ષેભારતીયજનતાપાર્ટીનીસ્થિતિપણદૂધેધોયેલીનથી.વર્ષોથીઆપણેસાંભળતાઆવ્યાછીએકેકાદવમાંકમળઉગેઅનેતેપવિત્રતાનુંપ્રતીકબનીમંદિરેચડે.પરંતુવર્તમાનસમયમાંભાજપનુંકમળકંઈકવિચિત્રબનીગયુંછે.તેકાદવમાંથીઉગીનેપવિત્રતાતરફજવાનેબદલે, જાતેજગંદાકાદવતરફદોડીરહ્યુંછે.દેશભરનાભ્રષ્ટઅનેપક્ષપલટુનેતાઓમાટેભાજપહવેએકડસ્ટબિનજેવુંબનીગયુંછે.અન્યપક્ષોનેતોડીનેજેરીતે'Garbage'is being smuggled into the BJP, તેનાથીપક્ષનીપોતાનીપ્રતિષ્ઠાખરડાઈરહીછે.આપક્ષહવેવિચારધારાનાલડવૈયાઓનોનહીં, but has become like a'Gujari bazaar'of leaders. આપક્ષપલટાનોપ્રવાહલોકશાહીમાટેઅત્યંતચિંતાજનકઅનેઘાતકછે.જ્યારેજનતાકોઈનેચોક્કસવિચારધારામાટેચૂંટેછેઅનેતેનેતારાતોરાતસત્તાનામોહમાંપાટલીબદલેછે, then'Lokdrohi'છે.આવાસંજોગોમાંચૂંટણીઓપ્રહસનબનીજાયછે.જોજનતાએઆપેલમતનાઆધારેસરકારોનટકતીહોય, so what is the meaning of vote donation? The politics of corruption by the BJP and the ability of the opposition parties to defeat their own leaders have made the country politically unstable.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:27 AM
Iran Resumes Commercial Flights After Two-Month Hiatus Amid Ongoing Tensions

Iran Resumes Commercial Flights After Two-Month Hiatus Amid Ongoing Tensions

In a significant move, Iran has resumed commercial flights after a long period of tension and conflict with the US and Israel. Regular flights were operated for the first time in two months on Saturday from the Imam Khomeini International Airport in the capital Tehran. It is considered a sign of returning to normalcy after the war. According to state media, the first flights from Tehran left for Istanbul in Turkey, Muscat in Oman, and Medina in Saudi Arabia. This step was taken at a time when Iran had slowly started opening its airspace after the recent ceasefire with the US. Now with the resumption of commercial flights, it is clear that the situation is gradually moving towards stabilization. However, the situation on the ground is not fully normalized. The economic and energy sectors are still seeing a huge impact. Global oil supplies and gas supplies are affected due to the ongoing tensions, especially in the Strait of Hormuz. According to state media, the diplomatic pressure has also reached the political leadership of Iran's foreign minister Abbas Abbas.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:26 AM
BJP Leader Accused of Using AI Glasses for Spying Amid Local Body Elections

BJP Leader Accused of Using AI Glasses for Spying Amid Local Body Elections

RAJKOT: Amid the heat of the local body elections, a shocking case of internal espionage has come to light in the ruling party. The so-called technocrat leader, who is believed to have been in a key position in the municipal corporation, is wearing high-tech AI (artificial intelligence) glasses to record private conversations, photos and videos of other leaders. In the past, the same man has also been in the news for installing a hidden GPS in an office bearer's car. As the atmosphere of the local body elections in Rajkot city has warmed up, details of the prolific and highly suspicious use of AI technology by a leader within the ruling party BJP have come to the fore.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:08 AM
BJP Aims to Boost Women's Representation to 33% Amid Political Row

BJP Aims to Boost Women's Representation to 33% Amid Political Row

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing to give a big political message at the organizational level. Under the leadership of party president Nitin Naveen, an important decision has been taken to give 33 percent representation to women in the organization. This step will be implemented not only at the central level but also in the states. The BJP has decided that: 33 percent of the seats will be given to women at the parliamentary board, general secretary level, vice president and secretary at every level. This process has started under the supervision of the organization general secretary and will be implemented soon. On the issue of not passing the Nari Vandana Bill in Parliament, the BJP has taken a political stand to label other parties as anti-women. In this situation, the party wants to strengthen its stand by giving more representation to women at the organizational level.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:06 AM
Rajkot Elections: Preparations Underway for Municipal Corporation, Panchayat, and Taluka Polls

Rajkot Elections: Preparations Underway for Municipal Corporation, Panchayat, and Taluka Polls

Rajkot, Dt. 25: Rajkot District Election Officer Dr. Om Prakash gave information about the preparations made for the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, Gondal Municipal Corporation, Taluka and Zila Panchayat elections. He said that the staff will leave at all the booths at 2 pm and the report will be available by 5 pm. He said that the list of 236 candidates has been finalized in 18 wards of Rajkot Municipal Corporation. In the metropolis, there are 5,10,086 male voters. 4,75,848 female voters and 18 third gender voters. 8948 polling staff have been deployed at 1014 polling stations. 2326 ballot units and 1163 control units will be used in the elections. There are six officers of class I level and six officers of class II level as election officers. There are 151 postal ballot units in the metropolitan area, 1480 employees have used postal ballots in total. In the metropolis, 506 and eight highly sensitive polling stations have been declared for the elections.
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Apr 25, 2026, 09:02 AM
Gondal Local Body Election: Political Heat Intensifies with Allegations of Hooliganism

Gondal Local Body Election: Political Heat Intensifies with Allegations of Hooliganism

(By Jitendra Acharya) Gondal તા.25: Whatever the elections in Gondal, the eyes of the whole of Gujarat are on it. At present, in the local body elections, Gondal is being fought by the BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party. Gondal has always been known for its "hot" fight between the BJP and the Congress, but with the entry of AAP in this election, the political heat has increased. Mirzapur has become Mirzapur and is making hooliganism allegations against former MLA Jairaj Singh. For the last six to eight months, Gondal has become Mirzapur with your Jigisha Patel camping in Gondal and saying that the people here are afraid. Such videos of Jigisha Patel are flashing in the media. રહેછે.કોંગ્રેસનાં Yatishbhai Desai is making allegations of hooliganism by Jairajsih Jadeja's family.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:59 AM
Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Elections Underway: Voting to Take Place on April 26

Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Elections Underway: Voting to Take Place on April 26

(By Mukund Badiyani) Jamnagar તા.25: The countdown for the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation elections has begun. After one seat is declared uncontested, voting for the remaining 63 seats will be held tomorrow, 26-04-2026. The city is in election mode and the voters are also enthusiastic. The election machinery has completed all preparations for the smooth and peaceful completion of the election process. A total of 416 polling stations have been set up in the city, where adequate arrangements have been made for security and other necessary facilities.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:57 AM
Wankaner Palika's General Elections: 52 Candidates Contest for 28 Seats

Wankaner Palika's General Elections: 52 Candidates Contest for 28 Seats

(By Mohd Rathod) Wankaner તા.25: People's vote for general elections to Wankaner Palika tomorrow, total 7 wards, now only 28 seats of six wards are in fray. Out of 28 seats in ward no. 1-2-3 - 4-5-6 and 7, only 8 candidates in ward-1, 11 candidates in ward no. 2, 8 candidates in ward નં.3માંથી are in the fray. While four candidates of Congress panel of ward નં.4માં Mahammadbhai Rathod have been elected unopposed, 9 candidates are in ward no. 5 and 7 candidates are in the fray in ward no. 8 candidates are contesting for four seats. A total of 52 candidates are contesting in the next general elections. Out of which 24 candidates of BJP and 22 candidates of Congress are contesting against 6 candidates of BSP who are disgruntled with BJP.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:51 AM
Gondal Elections: Political Heat Intensifies in Gujarat

Gondal Elections: Political Heat Intensifies in Gujarat

(By Jitendra Acharya) Gondal તા.25: Whatever the elections in Gondal, the eyes of the whole of Gujarat are on it. At present, in the local body elections, Gondal is being fought by the BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party. Gondal has always been known for its "hot" fight between the BJP and the Congress, but with the entry of AAP in this election, the political heat has increased. Mirzapur has become Mirzapur and is making hooliganism allegations against former MLA Jairaj Singh. For the last six to eight months, Gondal has become Mirzapur with your Jigisha Patel camping in Gondal and saying that the people here are afraid. Such videos of Jigisha Patel are flashing in the media. રહેછે.કોંગ્રેસનાં Yatishbhai Desai is making allegations of hooliganism by Jairajsih Jadeja's family.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:50 AM
Gujarat Local Body Elections: Polls Scheduled Tomorrow

Gujarat Local Body Elections: Polls Scheduled Tomorrow

AHMEDABAD: Preparations have been finalised by the administration for the local body elections in Gujarat, which will go to the polls tomorrow from 7 am to 6 pm across the state. 25,537 candidates are in the fray for a total of 9,263 seats, while 736 seats have already been declared uncontested. 48,450 polling stations have been set up to enable a total of 713 voters in the state to exercise their franchise.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:47 AM
Indian Youth Congress Launches 'Better Delhi' Campaign to Address Urban Problems

Indian Youth Congress Launches 'Better Delhi' Campaign to Address Urban Problems

A new political campaign has been launched from Delhi, which aims to bring the everyday problems of the people living in urban areas of the country, including the capital, to the center. The Indian Youth Congress has launched the'Better Delhi'campaign, claiming to connect it with public participation, where the voice of the people will directly become the basis of the movement. At the press conference held on the occasion of the launch of this campaign, AICC Treasurer Ajay Maken, Delhi Congress President Devendra Yadav, National President of Youth Congress Uday Bhanu Chib, Delhi Youth Congress President Akshay Lakra and National General Secretary Khushboo Sharma were present. All the leaders shared the objectives of the campaign and the strategy ahead. Ajay Maken said that the people living in urban areas of the country are struggling with many types of problems, but these issues do not get enough space in the political debate. He informed that the Youth Congress will now go among the people, understand their problems and stand up for their solutions. The National President of the Youth Congress, Uday Chib, also said that it was an effort to give a new direction to the urban workers through the'Better Delhi'initiative.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:46 AM
AAP Ticket Scandal Rocks Surat: Complaint Filed Over Alleged Bribery

AAP Ticket Scandal Rocks Surat: Complaint Filed Over Alleged Bribery

Political circles are abuzz with allegations that money was demanded for a ticket in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Surat. A complaint has been registered at the Sarthana police station in the matter, in which serious allegations have been made against some people associated with the party. The complainant has stated that he tried to get a ticket for his wife from Ward No. 1, but was asked for ₹18 lakh by the party in-charge. According to the complaint, the ticket was not given even after he paid ₹3 lakh. Also, the alleged video of the transaction of money has also surfaced on social media. Police have started an investigation based on the complaint and action has been taken to bring out the truth of the whole matter.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:38 AM
Rajkot Municipal Corporation Elections: BJP's Reservation Policy Raises Concerns

Rajkot Municipal Corporation Elections: BJP's Reservation Policy Raises Concerns

Rajkot: Rajkot Municipal Corporation elections are going to be held tomorrow, but according to the survey of political pundits, there is a fear of what will be new in this election, now the imported leaders in the BJP are now making a raft of candidates in this election, but if the injustice done by the BJP to the old Jogi in the last 3 years is not claimed, then it is not surprising to see the TV debate. The BJP government has been successful in providing 27 percent reservation in the Bakshi Panchayat on the basis of social harmony, which is one of the pillars of the BJP's commitment. But the Bakshi Panchayat society includes more than 140 castes, but there is a feeling that one caste is being given more and more preference to win in this election.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:35 AM
BJP Accuses Arvind Kejriwal of Living Lavishly in New Bungalow

BJP Accuses Arvind Kejriwal of Living Lavishly in New Bungalow

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday cornered Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal over the new bungalow allotted to him at Lodhi Estate here, dubbing it as "Sheesh Mahal 2" and alleging expenditure of private money to build amenities in it. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT AAP has denied the allegation, calling it fake. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said Kejriwal has become habituated to living lavishly. "After he was forced out of Sheesh Mahal by Dhurandhar voters of Delhi, he shifted to Punjab, where he grabbed a bungalow, and now he has prepared Sheesh Mahal 2 at Lodhi Estate," Verma said. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Prostitution racket: CCB busts prostitution racket, four arrested in Bengaluru Undo Thrissur blast: Death toll rises to 15 after license holde r succumbs to burn injuries Undo KCET exam: College staff force removal of janivara sparks row in Bengaluru Undo Also Read:Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal shifts to Type-VII bungalow in Lodhi Estate allotted by Centre Also Read:Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal shifts to Type-VII bungalow in Lodhi Estate allotted by Centre Showing pictures of the Type VII bungalow allotted by the Centre to Kejriwal as chief of AAP, which is a national party, the minister said the Central Public Works Department does not spend so much money on bungalows and alleged that "private money" was spent to create superior quality amenities in it. He sought to know from the AAP and Kejriwal how much money was spent on the bungalow and what the source of it was. Meanwhile, AAP leader Atishi said the photographs released by Verma were fake. In an X post in Hindi, the former chief minister said, "All the pictures released by Parvesh Verma are fake. They are not pictures of Kejriwal ji's house." "To find out whose house is how luxurious, (chief minister) Rekha Gupta ji and lieutenant governor sahib should open their own houses, and Kejriwal ji will open his house. The public will decide for itself," she added. The BJP had dubbed the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow in Civil Lines, where Kejriwal lived as Delhi Chief Minister till September 2024, as "Sheesh Mahal" over alleged financial irregularities involved in its reconstruction and acquisition of lavish interiors and household goods. Also Read:AAP slams BJP for building 'maya mahal' for Delhi CM Also Read:AAP slams BJP for building 'maya mahal' for Delhi CM Verma said that Kejriwal's new residence at 95, Lodhi Estate, where he has shifted now, has five bedrooms and four drawing rooms. It has amenities superior to any other bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi, including those of the leaders of other parties, such as the Congress and the DMK. Verma, who defeated Kejriwal on the New Delhi seat in the assembly elections last year, alleged that AAP's corruption was the reason behind seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs quitting the party on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT Published 25 April 2026, 14:05 IST BJP AAP Indian Politics Arvind Kejriwal Follow us on : Follow Us Read More
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:28 AM
Republican Party of India Prepares for UP Assembly Elections, Announces Rally and Meeting with CM

Republican Party of India Prepares for UP Assembly Elections, Announces Rally and Meeting with CM

UP News: Politics over the 2027 assembly elections in UP has intensified. Meanwhile, the parties are preparing for the constitution day on November 26. Meanwhile, ahead of the assembly elections in UP, the allies of the NDA are giving tension to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Now the national president of the Republican Party of India and Union Minister Dr. Ramdas Athawale has claimed that it is preparing to field its candidates on 25 seats in the upcoming UP assembly elections. Athawale said that the Republican Party of India will now prepare its ground in UP. Athawale also said that this evening he will meet Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. During this time he will discuss the participation. Union Minister Dr. Ramdas Athawale spoke to the media in Lucknow on Saturday. He told reporters that his party will hold a big rally in Lucknow on November 26. He said that the goal of this rally is to mobilize one lakh workers. The rally will be held at the Defense Expo Ground. The party has already formed its organization in 62 districts of UP.
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:26 AM
Telangana Rashtra Sena Party Launched by Kavitha, Criticizing Ruling Parties

Telangana Rashtra Sena Party Launched by Kavitha, Criticizing Ruling Parties

K. Kavitha, president of Telangana Jagruthi and daughter of former Telangana chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, on Saturday announced the launch of a new political party, the Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), marking a significant political shift in the state. Unveiling the party at an event on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Kavitha outlined its agenda and launched a sharp attack on the ruling Congress, the BJP, and the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), the party led by her father. She alleged that all three parties were plagued by corruption, favouritism and “family rule”. The BRS was originally founded as the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) before being renamed in 2022 as part of KCR’s national expansion plans.
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ECI Completes Post-Poll Scrutiny of Voting Documents in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu

ECI Completes Post-Poll Scrutiny of Voting Documents in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday said that post-poll scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other poll-day documents in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal for Phase-I of the General Elections and bye-elections, 2026, has been completed smoothly, with no repoll recommended in either state. In a press note, the poll body said it had issued consolidated instructions for the post-poll scrutiny process of Form 17A and related records to enhance transparency, detect any malpractices at polling stations, and recommend repolls wherever necessary. According to the Commission, scrutiny of documents was conducted on April 24, 2026, across all 152 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in West Bengal that went to polls in Phase-I. The process was carried out by Returning Officers (ROs) in the presence of General Observers (GOs), with participation from over 600 candidates or their representatives. In West Bengal , all 1,478 candidates were informed in advance about the date, time and venue of scrutiny. Following the exercise, no repoll was recommended from any of the 44,376 polling stations that went to the polls on April 23. Similarly, in Tamil Nadu , scrutiny was completed across all 234 Assembly Constituencies on April 24 by Returning Officers in the presence of General Observers and 1,825 candidates or their representatives. The Commission said that in Tamil Nadu , all 4,023 candidates were informed well in advance about the scrutiny schedule. After the exercise, no repoll was recommended from any of the 75,064 polling stations that went to the polls on April 23, 2026. The ECI further said the entire scrutiny process in both states was videographed, and after completion, Form 17A and related materials were re-sealed under the Returning Officer's seal. It added that EVM-VVPAT machines have been securely stored in strong rooms, which were sealed after polling concluded on April 23, 2026, in the presence of General Observers and candidates or their representatives. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place for the strong rooms, including a double-lock system, two-tier round-the-clock security deployment, and CCTV surveillance of entrances and corridors, a press note read. The Returning Officers have been directed to visit strong rooms twice daily, while District Election Officers (DEOs) will inspect strong rooms at headquarters daily, and those outside headquarters once every three to four days. The Commission also noted representatives of candidates are permitted to set up camps within the premises of strong room buildings to maintain continuous monitoring. Polling for the West Bengal (Phase 1) and Tamil Nadu Assembly elections concluded on Thursday, with West Bengal recording a significantly higher voter turnout of 92.88 per cent in Phase I polling, while Tamil Nadu recorded 85.1 per cent voter turnout as per the EC data. (ANI)
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Apr 25, 2026, 08:05 AM
Gujarat Chief Minister Urges Citizens to Vote 100% in Local Elections Amid AAP's Allegations of Political Violence

Gujarat Chief Minister Urges Citizens to Vote 100% in Local Elections Amid AAP's Allegations of Political Violence

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 25 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has appealed to all citizens to vote 100 per cent in the elections of local self-government institutions to be held in the state on April 26 (Sunday). He has requested all the voters of the state to vote enthusiastically in this holy festival of democracy. In his message to the citizens, CM Patel said that voting in a democracy is not only a right, but also a sacred duty as a citizen. He said that every vote will further boost the overall development of the villages, talukas, districts and cities of the state. The Chief Minister appealed to all the voters of the state to reach their polling stations on April 26 and vote, and also motivate their family members, friends and neighbours to vote. He has called upon everyone to make this grand festival of democracy a success by taking a pledge of "100 per cent voting". The Chief Minister has made a heartfelt appeal to everyone to vote in this election of local self-government institutions on Sunday, April 26, to build a developed India and a developed Gujarat. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday alleged that Ajay, its candidate for local body elections in Gujarat's Una, was injured in a firing incident. AAP Delhi MLA Gopal Rai slammed the BJP, alleging that the police failed to register an FIR into the Wednesday night's incident. In an X post, Gopal Rai accused the BJP of a "bloody game" ahead of local swaraj elections in Gujarat. " Elections or goondaraj in Gujarat? The police's failure to register an FIR after the deadly attack on the AAP candidate in Una is shameful. First, the failed attempt to ensure an unopposed victory, and now resorting to bullets to intimidate our candidates! The people of Gujarat will give a befitting reply to the BJP's 'bloody game' and politics of fear," Rai wrote on X. Polling for local bodies will take place on April 26, while counting of votes will be held on April 28. (ANI)
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:57 AM
AAP Leader Condemns Unconstitutional Defection of 7 Rajya Sabha MPs to BJP

AAP Leader Condemns Unconstitutional Defection of 7 Rajya Sabha MPs to BJP

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh on Saturday reacted strongly to Rajya Sabha MPs joining the BJP, calling the development unconstitutional and against parliamentary rules. He alleged that the manner in which the MPs joined the BJP violated constitutional provisions and the anti-defection law. Singh said, "Seven people announced joining the BJP in a manner that was unconstitutional, illegal, and against the rules. This is completely wrong legally." Citing the anti-defection law, he added, "The anti-defection law clearly states that any kind of split or factional breakaway is not allowed in the Assembly, Rajya Sabha, or Lok Sabha, and has no constitutional validity." Reiterating his stand, Singh said the decision of the MPs was invalid and demanded strict action. "The seven Rajya Sabha MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party who have defected--this is illegal, wrong, unconstitutional, and against parliamentary rules," he said. He further announced plans to escalate the matter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman. "That is why today I will write to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Hon'ble Vice President, citing all these rules, requesting that the membership of all seven of these Rajya Sabha MPs be terminated completely," Singh said. He also alleged that some of the MPs were seen with the BJP leadership ahead of their formal joining. "Out of them, at least three were clearly seen going to the BJP office yesterday," he added. This came after the Aam Aadmi Party suffered a major setback after its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, who was removed as the party's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha earlier, joined the rival BJP on Friday. While addressing a presser in the national capital on Friday, Chadha formalised a split that had been building for weeks, announcing that two-thirds of the party's Upper House members would merge with the BJP. The move triggered furious reactions from AAP leaders while drawing a warm welcome from the BJP. The BJP welcomed the split with open arms and turned it into an attack against Kejriwal as Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said the move was natural. Furthermore, BJP National President Nitin Nabin welcomed the Rajya Sabha MPs at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi after they joined the Bhartiya Janata Party. Taking it to X, Nabin on Friday extended warm wishes to all seven Members of the Parliament, encouraging them to work towards achieving the goal of "Viksit Bharat by 2047." (ANI)
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:46 AM
Rahul Gandhi Demands Probe into Alleged Rape and Murder of Girl from Vishwakarma Community in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur

Rahul Gandhi Demands Probe into Alleged Rape and Murder of Girl from Vishwakarma Community in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded probe into the alleged rape and murder of a girl of the Vishwakarma community in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Taking to his official X account, Rahul posted, "In Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, the rape and brutal murder of a daughter from the Vishwakarma community—and then threats and violence to stop the family from filing an FIR. Hathras, Kathua, Unnao, and now Ghazipur—this is a pattern. The daughter from Manipur breathed her last while waiting for justice. Every time, the same face—the victim is Dalit, backward, tribal, poor." उत्तर प्रदेश के ग़ाज़ीपुर में विश्वकर्मा समाज की एक बेटी के साथ बलात्कार और निर्मम हत्या - और फिर परिवार को FIR दर्ज कराने से रोकने के लिए धमकियाँ, हिंसा। हाथरस, कठुआ, उन्नाव और आज ग़ाज़ीपुर - यह एक पैटर्न है। मणिपुर की बेटी ने न्याय की राह देखते-देखते दम तोड़ दिया। हर बार वही… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 25, 2026 Also Read:Need to remain vigilant against 'traitors': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Also Read:Need to remain vigilant against 'traitors': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath He further wrote that in every such case the silence remains the same from people in power. "Every time, the same truth—protection for the criminal, persecution for the victim. Every time, the same silence—from those in power who should have spoken," he wrote. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Prostitution racket: CCB busts prostitution racket, four arrested in Bengaluru Thrissur blast: Death toll rises to 15 after license holde r succumbs to burn injuries KCET exam: College staff force removal of janivara sparks row in Bengaluru "In a country and state where parents have to beg even to get an FIR filed for their daughter, that country's government has no moral right to remain in power," he added. The Congress leaders said that action must be taken against the 'guilty police officers", and the family must get protection. "A high-level investigation must happen, and justice must be delivered immediately," he said. He further questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi: "give your answer—why are daughters so unsafe in your rule?" "In such circumstances, justice isn't begged for—it is snatched. And we will snatch it," he added. A teenage girl's body was found in Karanda area of Ghazipur district on April 15, with her family alleging sexual assault and murder. While the police are investigating, relatives and locals have been vocal in demanding justice. ADVERTISEMENT Published 25 April 2026, 13:16 IST India News Congress Rahul Gandhi Uttar Pradesh Ghazipur Follow us on : Follow Us Read More
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:44 AM
BJP Attacks Arvind Kejriwal Over Newly Allotted Government Residence, Alleges Misuse of Funds

BJP Attacks Arvind Kejriwal Over Newly Allotted Government Residence, Alleges Misuse of Funds

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over his newly allotted government residence, alleging misuse of funds and “luxury living”, even as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rejected the charges as “false” and threatened legal action. The controversy centres on a Type-VII bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate, one of the higher categories of government accommodation, where Kejriwal recently shifted. The accommodation was allotted by the Centre following due process and is linked to his position as AAP’s national convenor. Addressing a press conference, Delhi deputy chief minister and BJP leader Parvesh Verma alleged that the residence had been upgraded with high-end amenities beyond permissible norms and described it as “Sheesh Mahal 2”, invoking the BJP’s earlier criticism of renovation expenditure at Kejriwal’s previous official residence.
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:42 AM
West Bengal Leader Suvendu Adhikari Attacks Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress

West Bengal Leader Suvendu Adhikari Attacks Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 25 (ANI): West Bengal Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur constituencies Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging corruption, appeasement politics, and decline in public support. Referring to the ongoing political contest in his constituencies, Adhikari said, "In this area, Mamata Banerjee and Firhad Hakim have been ahead, but this time they won't be able to stay ahead. TMC will be wiped out this time." He further accused the ruling party of dividing society, saying, "Mamata Banerjee's politics of appeasement is what is dividing society." Reacting to Enforcement Directorate raids in the ration distribution scam case, Adhikari alleged large-scale corruption and linked it to the state leadership. He said, "The ED will go to the thief's house. Just like the fodder scam happened in Bihar, the grain scam has happened here." He further alleged, "Jyotipriyo Mullick looted the public, and 75% of the money went to Mamata Banerjee's house." Commenting on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs joining the BJP, Adhikari said it reflected a shift towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. "Those who are nationalists are accepting Prime Minister Modi's leadership," he said. He also referred to AAP leader Raghav Chadha, stating, "Raghav Chadha is an educated man; it took him a little time, but he realised that making India prosperous and strengthening the country is only possible under Prime Minister Modi's leadership." Meanwhile, polling for the 152 constituencies in the West Bengal Assembly elections concluded on Thursday amid tight security arrangements. The state witnessed a high voter turnout of 91.91 per cent in Phase I, reflecting strong electoral participation. Several districts in West Bengal recorded turnout figures exceeding 90 per cent. Dakshin Dinajpur led with 94.85 per cent, followed by Cooch Behar at 94.54 per cent, Birbhum at 93.70 per cent, Jalpaiguri at 93.23 per cent and Murshidabad at 92.93 per cent. The figures indicate consistently high participation across districts, with all major regions recording over 90 per cent turnout. In comparison, the 2021 Assembly elections in West Bengal saw a voter turnout of 85.2 per cent. The numbers reflect an overwhelming voter turnout across districts, reinforcing both states' consistent trend of high electoral participation. Voting for the remaining 142 constituencies is scheduled for May 29, while the counting of votes will take place on May 4. (ANI)
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:41 AM
US-Iran Tensions Persist Amid Blockade and Oil Crisis

US-Iran Tensions Persist Amid Blockade and Oil Crisis

Tensions between the US and Iran are not going away. President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, but the situation is still worrisome. The reason is the blockade of Hormuz. Trump has clearly said that the blockade will continue. Meanwhile, a strange and serious situation has arisen in the Middle-East. On the one hand, oil shortages and high prices in many parts of the world are causing problems. On the other hand, Iran has so much oil that it is running out of space. In fact, on the orders of US President Donald Trump, the US Navy has imposed a strict blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, so that Iran's oil tankers cannot come anywhere. In such a situation, the situation has reached such a point that Iran's biggest resource, its oil, is now becoming a burden for it. According to the US Central Command, there is a strict monitoring of ships coming to and going to Iranian ports. According to the news, the US Navy has been forced to change the route of the LVNC aircraft carrier for the first time after three decades.
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:39 AM
Singur's Haunting Legacy: A Tale of Abandoned Land and Unfulfilled Promises

Singur's Haunting Legacy: A Tale of Abandoned Land and Unfulfilled Promises

Singur (West Bengal): On the edge of Singur, one of Bengal's most politically loaded landscapes, men dig through the earth for rusted iron rods -- remnants of the abandoned Tata Motors Nano factory -- to be sold as scrap. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In 2008, Tata Motors abandoned plans to set up a small-car factory here amid relentless protests. The exit has caused a seismic shift in the state's political landscape, unseating the Left Front and propelling Mamata Banerjee to power. Eighteen years on, that decision by Tata Motors still haunts Singur as it remains trapped between two ruins -- farmland that no longer yields as before and a factory that never came up. Also Read:Singur back in focus ahead of PM Modi's visit; BJP, TMC on war of words over industry scenario in Bengal Also Read:Singur back in focus ahead of PM Modi's visit; BJP, TMC on war of words over industry scenario in Bengal "Neither agriculture happened, nor did industry," says 93-year-old former TMC MLA Rabindranath Bhattacharya, known here simply as 'Mastermoshai', which roughly translates to respected teacher. He was one of the prominent leaders during the Singur movement. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like Prostitution racket: CCB busts prostitution racket, four arrested in Bengaluru Undo Ghazipur rape case: Rahul Gandhi seeks probe, targets govt over safety Undo Thrissur blast: Death toll rises to 15 after license holder succumbs to burn injuries Undo In 2006, the then Left Front government acquired around 1,000 acres here for Tata Motors' small-car project. TMC supremo Banerjee built a mass agitation around claims that the fertile multi-crop land was being taken from unwilling farmers. What followed reshaped Bengal politics. When Ratan Tata announced in October 2008 that the Nano project would be shifted to Gujarat's Sanand, it was not merely the exit of a factory. It marked the beginning of the end of the Left's 34-year rule. Also Read:BJP's 'good governance' vs TMC’s ‘Maha Jungle Raj’ narrative Also Read:At 'industry's graveyard' in Bengal, Modi skips investment pledge, harps on BJP's 'good governance' vs TMC’s ‘Maha Jungle Raj’ narrative Banerjee entered the Writers' Buildings, the state's seat of power, after winning the 2011 Assembly polls on the back of her leadership in the intense anti-land acquisition movements in Singur and Nandigram. But in Singur itself, triumph has slowly turned into regret. The Supreme Court's 2016 order returning land to "unwilling" farmers was celebrated by the TMC as vindication. On paper, the land came back. On the ground, much of it did not. Large stretches remain pockmarked by concrete, buried iron and weeds. In some places, the topsoil removed for the factory never returned. "I spent Rs 1.5 lakh just to clear my three bighas. Before this, we grew paddy, jute, potatoes and vegetables. The land was rich. Now it barely grows anything," said Ashish Bera, a farmer. The irony is particularly sharp in a constituency lying in the Hooghly river basin, flanked by the Damodar and Saraswati rivers, where the soil once supported intensive farming of paddy, vegetables and flowers. Also Read:PM Modi calls for ending TMC's ‘maha jungle raj’ at Singur rally Also Read:'Bengal will teach TMC a lesson': PM Modi calls for ending ‘maha jungle raj’ at Singur rally For many families, the land came back more as memory than livelihood. Mahadev Das, once among the best-known faces of the anti-land agitation, now sits at a tea stall overlooking the barren tract. "I had 12 bighas, tractors, power tillers and pumps. I had built a whole business around that land. Now I have nothing. We did not fight for this concrete-infested land," he said. The most striking political shift in Singur is that many who once opposed the Nano plant now openly say they were wrong. Bikas Das, now a car driver, was once a frontline activist. "We were told industry must not come up on multi-crop land. We believed it. Today, we are deprived of everything. Had the factory stayed, I would have had a job," he repents. That regret runs deepest among the young. Sathi Das, a postgraduate who now works at a call centre in Kolkata, says her father was among the unwilling farmers. "My father got the land back, but it is not fit for cultivation. Had the factory stayed there, we would not have to leave Singur," she said. Many of the youths who trained for jobs at the Nano plant now drive app-based cabs, work in imitation jewellery units or have migrated outside Bengal. As the second-phase election of April 29 approaches, Singur has again become a political battlefield. The constituency has 2,42,087 voters for these polls, down from 2,51,585 in 2024. Scheduled Castes account for over 15 per cent of the electorate, Muslims around 11.5 per cent. Nearly two-thirds of the voters live in rural areas. Despite the anger, Singur remains one of the TMC's safest seats. The party has won here five times in a row. In 2021, sitting MLA Becharam Manna defeated Bhattacharya, then with the BJP, by 25,923 votes. The TMC also led in the constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. "The people of Singur know who stood beside them when their land was being taken away. Some problems remain, but roads, social schemes and compensation have reached every family," TMC candidate and minister Becharam Manna said. The BJP believes the mood is changing. "Singur once voted to save land. Now people will vote for jobs. The TMC used Singur to come to power and then abandoned the people,” a local BJP leader said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose Singur for a rally in February, accusing the TMC of driving industry out of Bengal. Days later, Mamata Banerjee held her own rally here. "The PM came and left. The CM also came and left. Neither said anything about what will happen to this land," says Bhattacharya. That brings to the fore the political trap of Singur. For the TMC, openly speaking of industry risks reopening the contradiction at the heart of its rise. For the BJP, demanding fresh investment means confronting the same land question that once destroyed the Left. Political observers say Singur’s mood is now split three ways: older farmers still fear acquisition, the middle-aged feel betrayed by both politics and the movement, while the young ask who will bring jobs back? For now, at the old Nano car factory site, weeds grow taller, iron disappears in the scrap market piece by piece, and the ghost of the factory still votes in every election. ADVERTISEMENT Published 25 April 2026, 13:09 IST India News West Bengal Tata Motors Singur Follow us on : Follow Us Read More
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BJP's Srijana Chettri Wins Ward No. 10 in Gangtok Municipal Elections

BJP's Srijana Chettri Wins Ward No. 10 in Gangtok Municipal Elections

Gangtok : Srijana Chettri of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been declared elected as councillor for Ward No. 10, Diesel Power House (unreserved), under the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC), after securing 899 votes in the lone contested ward of the municipal elections. The counting of votes was conducted at the District Administrative Centre, Gangtok, in the presence of Municipal Returning Officer-cum-District Collector Tushar Nikhare, who formally announced the result upon completion of the process. According to the final result sheet issued under Form 45, Chettri secured 277 votes in Polling Station 1, 172 votes in Polling Station 2, 445 votes in Polling Station 3, and 5 votes through postal ballots, taking her total tally to 899 votes. Her nearest rival, independent candidate Bindhya Cintury, secured 384 votes. A total of 1,327 votes were cast out of 2,862 electors in the ward, of which 1,283 were valid votes. A total of 42 voters opted for NOTA, while 2 postal ballot votes were rejected and no tendered votes were recorded. PREMIUM STORIES FROM EASTMOJO ‹ Why Women’s Reservation must work differently for the NortheastThe Northeast is not under-represented by design—but within its limited political space, women remain nearly...Read → Thin snow, rising risk: Brahmaputra faces early summer water stressGuwahati: The Brahmaputra basin has recorded below-normal snow persistence for the second consecutive year, raising...Read → What the HSLC results leave out: The politics of education in LawngtlaiEarlier this morning, a casual Instagram conversation turned into something more telling. I had woken...Read → Arunachal: New mud-nesting ‘fanged frog’ discovered in NamdaphaDeep inside the forests of Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh, scientists have discovered a...Read → Blurred lines: Why Manipur’s political arrangement raises concernsManipur has recently witnessed renewed spurts of violence following the formation of Y. Khemchand Singh’s...Read → › 2000+ readers have backed us to keep journalism free. You can too. SUPPORT US (function(){var w=document.querySelector('.emm-carousel-scroll');if(!w)return;var p=document.querySelector('.emm-carousel-prev'),n=document.querySelector('.emm-carousel-next'),s=296;function u(){p.hidden=w.scrollLeft<=0;n.hidden=w.scrollLeft+w.clientWidth>=w.scrollWidth-1}p.addEventListener('click',function(){w.scrollBy({left:-s,behavior:'smooth'})});n.addEventListener('click',function(){w.scrollBy({left:s,behavior:'smooth'})});w.addEventListener('scroll',u);u()})() As per the electoral roll data, the ward has 1,319 registered voters considered for polling percentage calculation, including 646 female voters and 673 male voters, with a voter turnout recorded at 46.09 per cent. The District Collector stated that the counting held today was only for Ward No. 10, as most wards in the municipal elections were uncontested and their results had been declared earlier. Of the 21 wards under the GMC, 19 were won by the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, one by the BJP, while one ward—Pani House—remains unresolved and may go for a by-election. In the Rangpo Nagar Panchayat, the SKM secured four out of five wards, while the BJP won one ward. Nikhare informed that the swearing-in ceremony for the Gangtok Municipal Corporation and Singtam Nagar Panchayat is scheduled to be held on May 2. Nikhare stated, “The elections were conducted peacefully, with no reports of law and order disturbances or violations of the Model Code of Conduct.” He thanked the candidates, officials, the public, and the State Election Commission for ensuring the smooth conduct of the polls. He added that the Model Code of Conduct remains in force in the GMC area for a few more days and is expected to be lifted soon following notification. Winning candidate Srijana Chettri expressed gratitude and confidence, stating, “There is an alliance between the SKM and BJP, and I am contesting as a candidate backed by this arrangement. I thank the people of the Diesel Power House ward for their trust and I am 100 per cent confident of winning the election.” She further stated, “The support extended by Bindhya Cintury is significant. She is like a sister who has worked well as councillor in the ward, and such support will help ensure coordinated development efforts.” Chettri also thanked voters for their support during her door-to-door canvassing and said that, as part of the National Democratic Alliance, the alliance will help improve coordination between the Centre and the State for the implementation of schemes. Outlining her priorities, Srijana said that health services will be her primary focus, followed by the development of RCC footpaths, beautification works, and proper management of jhoras (streams) in the ward, adding that these works will be taken up on priority after assuming office. Also Read: Why Women’s Reservation must work differently for the Northeast Related WhatsApp Facebook X LinkedIn Share
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Trinamool Congress Leader Claims Party Set to Retain Power in West Bengal Assembly Elections

Trinamool Congress Leader Claims Party Set to Retain Power in West Bengal Assembly Elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 25 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Saturday claimed that the party has performed strongly in the first phase of polling in the West Bengal Assembly elections and asserted that the TMC is set to retain power in the state. Reacting to the first phase of polling, Ghosh said, "The first phase of voting is complete, the BJP's back is broken in the first phase of voting, the BJP has lost." He further expressed confidence that the party will secure a decisive mandate under the leadership of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. "Under Mamata Banerjee's leadership, the government is coming for the fourth time," he said. Providing seat projections, Ghosh added, "We are clearly stating that out of the 152 seats where voting took place, TMC will get 125-135 seats." He also alleged that BJP leaders were reacting out of frustration in light of the polling outcome. "BJP leaders are giving statements in frustration, understanding the situation," he said. Ghosh further claimed that the party had gained an advantage in the first phase and its vote share would increase. "In the first phase of voting, we have received all-round benefits; on these seats, TMC's vote percentage will increase, the margin between TMC's winners and losers will widen, and TMC's seats will increase," he said. Looking ahead to the next phase, he said the party expects an even stronger performance. "For the fourth time, our government is going to be formed; now, in the second phase, records will be set," he added. He also appealed to voters to participate in large numbers in the upcoming phases of polling. "We request the people of West Bengal, mothers and sisters, to come out of their homes and vote in the second phase just like in the first phase so that the voter turnout increases even more." Meanwhile, polling for the 152 constituencies in the West Bengal Assembly elections concluded on Thursday amid tight security arrangements. The state witnessed a high voter turnout of 91.91 per cent in Phase I, reflecting strong electoral participation. Several districts in West Bengal recorded turnout figures exceeding 90 per cent. Dakshin Dinajpur led with 94.85 per cent, followed by Cooch Behar at 94.54 per cent, Birbhum at 93.70 per cent, Jalpaiguri at 93.23 per cent and Murshidabad at 92.93 per cent. The figures indicate consistently high participation across districts, with all major regions recording over 90 per cent turnout. In comparison, the 2021 Assembly elections in West Bengal saw a voter turnout of 85.2 per cent. The numbers reflect an overwhelming voter turnout across districts, reinforcing both states' consistent trend of high electoral participation. Voting for the remaining 142 constituencies is scheduled for May 29, while the counting of votes will take place on May 4. (ANI)
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:25 AM
AAP Leader Blames Party's Leadership for Defection of Seven Rajya Sabha Members to BJP

AAP Leader Blames Party's Leadership for Defection of Seven Rajya Sabha Members to BJP

The Aam Aadmi Party gave too much power to Raghav Chadha in Punjab and the leadership ‘ignored’ Sandeep Pathak for over a year, party chief spokesperson and Anandpur Sahib MP Malwinder Singh Kang told the Indian Express . As Chadha and Pathak, along with five other Rajya Sabha members defected to the BJP, Kang called for a “better coordination of the party leadership with MLAs, ministers, MPs”. Q: Why did seven AAP Rajya Sabha members defect to the BJP? Kang : First of all, when the party was giving Rajya Sabha tickets, it should have considered people from within the party — those who always stood firm irrespective of party’s electoral fortunes. The BJP uses every possible trick to break political parties, and they did the same here. They conducted ‘Operation Lotus’. Q: It is being said that 35 of your MLAs in Punjab are in touch with the BJP. Kang: We can only make assumptions. Given the BJP’s politics, they use every trick, every agency. Take West Bengal, Punjab, or any other state — we can’t rule it out. Our leadership needs to be more vigilant and must improve the coordination with the MLAs. Q: Punjab goes to polls early next year. Do you think this (the defection of Rajya Sabha members) will benefit the BJP and harm the AAP in the election year? Kang: It is in Punjab’s nature that people turn against those who do ‘dhoka’ (betrayal). All these tactics so far have had the same effect. But ultimately, we too need to undertake reforms in our organization in the coming times. We need better coordination with MLAs, ministers, MPs. We need to hold dialogue with them. Sandeep Pathak and I used to meet in the Parliament. He told me that no one even contacted him during last one year. He was one of those who might not have left had the party maintained dialogue with him. Q: But there was a time when Raghav Chadha had a lot of power in Punjab, and during the 2024 Parliament elections, Sandeep Pathak was handling the entire campaign. Do you think giving them so much power backfired? Kang: There’s no two opinion on this. We put Raghav Chadha on a pedestal. I feel the party made a mistake by giving him so much power. I saw him even interfering with the Chief Minister’s decisions on several occasions. He lacked political maturity and experience. We should have kept a check on Raghav Chadha. Q: You said, there’s a lack of coordination. Do you think this is the party’s problem or a structural problem with the administration and bureaucracy that elected members feel isolated ? Kang: I’m not talking from the administration’s point of view. I’m saying the internal culture of the organization needs to be improved further.
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:25 AM
US and China Vie for African Influence Amidst Middle East Tensions

US and China Vie for African Influence Amidst Middle East Tensions

The situation is not good at all due to the Iran-Israel war in the Middle East. China and the United States are engaged in making two superpowers of the world from their nearby Africa by igniting the fire of war in Arabia. As the world knows very well from the earlier events and decisions, the US can turn to any side anytime for its own benefit. Now this time the US has chosen the African country Eritrea, which wants to remove the sanctions and use it for the US. China wants to strengthen its economic partnership with Africa. Know what is the strategy of the two countries, why they are finally turning to Africa. Actually, the Strait of Hormuz is closed due to the war with Iran-Israel and the US, and the US is focusing on improving its relations with the African country Eritrea. This is because Eritrea's border is more than 700 miles from the Red Sea. It is a very important geographically. In addition to the current tension with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is closing.
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:21 AM
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Pays Tribute to Former Chief Minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on Birth Anniversary

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Pays Tribute to Former Chief Minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on Birth Anniversary

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tributes at the statue of former Chief Minister late Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his birth anniversary at Yojana Bhawan. The Chief Minister said that Bahuguna ji was an important pillar of India's politics. He was born on 25 April 1919 in Pauri Garhwal district of then Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand). After earning his early education in the village, he came to Prayagraj for higher education. Bahuguna ji's active participation in the'Quit India Movement'on the call of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi from 1942 to 1946, which also led to his imprisonment by the British Government. Chief Minister said that Bahuguna ji left his mark as an ardent student leader of Allahabad University. He remained active in the country's freedom movement. He became a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the first time after independence in 1952. He also had the opportunity to serve as a minister in the state government. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Bahuguna ji could also realize his vision on the ground.
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:20 AM
AAP's Sanjay Raut Slams BJP, Compares Its MPs to Demon from Mahabharata

AAP's Sanjay Raut Slams BJP, Compares Its MPs to Demon from Mahabharata

Sanjay Raut News: There was a demon named Bakasur in Mahabharata, who never filled his stomach, the same condition is now in BJP. Bakasura has been born again, it is in BJP. Trump had said that hell has happened, BJP has made India hell. He will notice that this MP has gone to the party that is in hell. Uddhav Sena MP Sanjay Raut attacked BJP. AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said that 7 out of 10 MPs of the party joined BJP. This gave AAP a big political blow. Seven including AAP MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal resigned from the party's membership. This is being accused in political circles, Sanjay Raut reacted to reporters. We were tried, but we were not scared. I was arrested, left the party, but did not leave the party. We people are on the streets. Our people are spreading filth in the country. ED raids have left BJP embarrassed.
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:20 AM
Gehlot Reacts to AAP Defectors, Accuses BJP of Weakening Democracy

Gehlot Reacts to AAP Defectors, Accuses BJP of Weakening Democracy

After seven AAP MLAs left the party, internal differences within the party have come to the fore. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has reacted to this defection and expressed his pain. He said that the BJP wants to make a fight between him and Pilot, but even after this effort, he will not say anything against Pilot. Ashok Gehlot said that the BJP people will not be deterred by their actions. They are constantly killing democracy in the country. Democracy is weakening in front of everyone. He said that all the agencies are under their control. Mittal, who is a Member of Parliament, has been raided now. The BJP had also harassed Raghav Chadha earlier and the rest of the MPs who have left the party. So this is their policy, they will be very happy. The former Chief Minister said in the media, "The whole country is seeing that Modi is broken, and apart from Amit Shah, the country will be strengthened in the name of Hindutva.
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:14 AM
AAP's Raghav Chadha and Six Colleagues Defect to BJP, Sparking Unity Concerns in Delhi

AAP's Raghav Chadha and Six Colleagues Defect to BJP, Sparking Unity Concerns in Delhi

With AAP’s former Rajya Sabha deputy leader Raghav Chadha, along with six of his colleagues in the Upper House crossing over to the BJP on Friday, the biggest challenge for the party in Delhi is keeping its flock together. Insiders apprehended that the fallout of the episode in the Upper House could play out among “five to seven” of its legislators in the city. This becomes a particular concern for the AAP given its current strength in the Delhi Assembly – from a high of 67 in 2015, it currently has 22 MLAs – is six less than when it established a presence in the Capital in 2013. In the 2015 and 2020 polls, the party won 67 and 62 of the 70 seats, respectively. A loss of seven more MLAs could cut the party down to just 15 MLAs. Of the party’s 22 MLAs in the Delhi Assembly, 15 must switch sides from the principal Opposition party in the House to avoid the anti-defection law. “The BJP’s strategy appears to be clear: superimposing former AAP leaders on to Punjab in the run up to the polls (in 2027) to level allegations against the Bhagwant Mann government,” a source said. “Chadha might be utilised as a crowd-puller; he is the only one who can be useful to the BJP in that respect as the others who have defected are not mass leaders,” the source added. Chadha’s announcement on Friday came three weeks after he was removed as the deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha . After he made the announcement before mediapersons, he, Mittal and Pathak met BJP president Nitin Nabin at the party’s headquarters on DDU Marg. Following the departure of these seven faces from AAP, the party is left with only three MPs: Sanjay Singh and N D Gupta from Delhi and Balbir Singh Seechewal from Punjab. On several occasions, AAP leaders had mentioned ‘Operation Lotus’ – a term for the BJP “breaking away” leaders from other parties – to describe party leaders jumping ship to the BJP. In March 2023, Chadha himself had claimed that ‘Operation Lotus 2.0’ was being planned by the BJP in Delhi. He had accused the party of having launched a witch hunt against AAP leaders, as part of which MLAs were being threatened with ED/CBI cases. Chadha had then alleged that the BJP wanted to topple the AAP government in Delhi and that AAP MLAs were being “sent offers by the BJP high command”. In August 2022, then Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had called a meeting after four AAP MLAs claimed that they were contacted by the BJP and offered Rs 20 crore each to join the party. They were also allegedly offered Rs 25 crore to bring another MLA along with them. In February 2025, AAP’s Sanjay Singh had claimed that BJP had offered seven AAP candidates Rs 15 crore as part of the ‘Operation Lotus’ to bribe them to jump ship.
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Apr 25, 2026, 07:10 AM
Iranian Tankers Evade US Naval Blockade Using Deceptive Methods, Report Claims

Iranian Tankers Evade US Naval Blockade Using Deceptive Methods, Report Claims

Tehran: At least 34 Iranian-linked tankers have evaded a US naval blockade using "dark" transit, AIS spoofing and "ghost fleet" (flag changing), the Financial Times has reported, claiming that these tankers, carrying about 107 million barrels of oil, used these "deceptive" methods to bypass tracking systems and pass through restricted passages, generating an estimated $910 million in revenue. While US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington fully controls the Strait of Hormuz and has described the ongoing naval blockade as a resounding success, the FT report leaves Trump's claims open.
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