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Kolkata- With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing a two-phase polling schedule for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on Sunday, political observers believe the polls could pose the toughest challenge for the ruling Trinamool Congress since it came to power in 2011. One of the key challenges cited by observers is the impact…

Hyderabad- Telangana Jagruthi leader K. Kavitha on Sunday alleged that the Telangana government is trying to mortgage the lands of the Musi River to the World Bank in the name of the Musi Riverfront development project. She demanded that the government explain to people how the project is going to benefit them.Talking to media persons,…

Gandhinagar- Gujarat vaccinated more than 11.30 lakh infants and over 24 lakh children during 2025–26 under its Universal Immunisation Programme, according to official figures released on Sunday. Officials said the vaccination drive covered infants, schoolchildren and pregnant women through routine immunisation services and targeted campaigns conducted across the state.Between April 2025 and February 2026, more…

New Delhi/Ahmedabad- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced a by-election to the Umreth Assembly constituency in Gujarat following the death of sitting MLA Govind Parmar earlier this month. The schedule was announced at a press conference addressed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.According to the Commission, polling for the Umreth seat will…

Bhubaneswar- The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has directed district administrations across the state to take immediate and coordinated action to eradicate child begging and ensure the protection and rehabilitation of affected children. According to official sources, the Commission, in its letter issued on March 11, has directed the Inspector General…

Kolkata- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced the payment of dearness allowance (DA) arrears to state government employees from 2008, as directed by the Supreme Court. The announcement was made through a statement posted by the Chief Minister on her social media handle on Sunday afternoon.Notably, the announcement came just an hour…

Thiruvananthapuram- The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Sunday unveiled its candidate list for the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala, fielding 75 nominees, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and nine members of his Cabinet. Announcing the list shortly after the election schedule was made public, party state Secretary M. V. Govindan said the candidates include 56…

New Delhi- Indian-flag vessel ‘Jag Laadki’, carrying about 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil, sailed safely from the UAE’s Fujairah port on Sunday for India, the Ministry of Shipping and Ports said on Sunday. The vessel and all Indian seafarers onboard are safe, according to a statement issued by the ministry.All Indian seafarers in…

Bhopal- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday hailed the state’s development trajectory while announcing a significant Rs 363 crore push for Burhanpur district, describing newly inaugurated factories and projects as “temples of employment”. Speaking at a public event on Sunday, the Chief Minister emphasised the government’s commitment to generating jobs for every citizen…

New Delhi- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging that Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram be conferred the Bharat Ratna posthumously. In his letter, Gandhi said the request was being made as the country commemorates Kanshi Ram’s birth anniversary and reflects on his legacy and…