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Assam, Puducherry log record turnout; Kerala surpasses 2021 polling percentage

New Delhi, April 9 -- Assam recorded a voter turnout of 85.64 per cent while Kerala crossed 78 per cent in Assembly elections held on Thursday, according to the Election Commission's latest figures, r... Read More


India, US set for fresh trade talks later this month

Washington/New Delhi, April 9 -- The United States has said it is preparing to host an Indian delegation in Washington later this month for talks on a bilateral trade agreement framework finalised ear... Read More


Indigenous 'Vimana', 'Operion' to enable life-saving battlefield surgeries

New Delhi, April 9 -- The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday introduced a set of indigenous robotic technologies aimed at strengthening emergency medical response for injured secu... Read More


CBSE asks schools to start third language in 7 days

New Delhi, April 9 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to introduce a third language in Class 6 from the 2026-27 academic session, calling the move "... Read More


Bengal: Modi whets BJP's election pitch

Kolkata, April 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharpened the BJP's poll pitch in West Bengal, bringing "industrial decay" and "infiltration menace" to the forefront of his campaign disco... Read More


Cong not to contest Baramati bypoll

Mumbai/Pune, April 9 -- The Opposition Congress on Thursday opted out of the bypoll to the Baramati assembly seat in Maharashtra at the last moment, giving a virtual walkover to ruling NCP candidate a... Read More


Puducherry: Brief clash between BJP, Cong workers

Puducherry, April 9 -- Groups of BJP and Congress workers were clashing in a booth in Mannadipet Assembly Constituency during the polling on Thursday, police sources said. Due to the incident, tensio... Read More


Exclusion from temple will impact Hinduism: SC

New Delhi, April 9 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that Hinduism will be adversely impacted and the society will stand divided if temples and "mutts" restrict entry on the grounds of sect an... Read More


Cong slams govt for 'withdrawing' bid to host COP33

New Delhi, April 9 -- The Congress on Thursday attacked the Centre over India withdrawing its bid to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028, and said it reflects the Modi government's true commitment t... Read More


Saini reviews 'Samadhan Shivirs'

Chandigarh, April 9 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday reviewed the progress of Samadhan Shivirs being organised across the state in a high-level meeting via video conferencing. ... Read More