Domestic refrigerator blast triggers major fire in Chhattisgarh, woman charred to death

Raipur- A major fire broke out in a residential house in Lingiyadih village under the Sarkanda police station jurisdiction in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, claiming the life of a 57-year-old woman who was trapped inside and burned alive, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday night when a loud explosion, believed to have originated from…

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Kerala polls: Expelled CPI-M leader Kunhikrishnan enters Payyannur fray

Kannur – A dramatic political contest is unfolding in the northern Kerala constituency of Payyannur after expelled veteran Left leader V. Kunhikrishnan announced on Monday that he will contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an Independent candidate. Kunhikrishnan, once a hugely popular grassroots leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist in Kannur district, had been…

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Assam: Heavyweights, shifting demographics mark high‑stakes seats in polls

Guwahati- Several politically significant constituencies across Assam are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the narrative of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, with prominent leaders contesting and evolving demographic patterns influencing electoral dynamics. The state’s 126 Assembly constituencies are spread across four broad regions: the Brahmaputra Valley, Barak Valley, the hill…

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Gujarat reports vaccination of over 11.3 lakh infants, 24 lakh children in 2025–26

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…

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By-election to Gujarat’s Umreth Assembly seat on April 23; counting on May 4

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…

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