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Record 93.19% turnout in first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls: EC

Polling for the first phase was held on April 23 across 152 Assembly segments in 16 districts, and 3.36 crore of the total 3.61 crore voters exercised their franchise, EC said

DRDO unveils two advanced armoured platforms for Indian defence forces

Both the platforms have been integrated with indigenously designed and developed 30 mm crewless turret, with advanced features to meet the mobility, fire power and protection requirements

UCO Bank Q4 FY26 results: Profit jumps 23% to ₹801 cr, dividend declared

The Kolkata-headquartered lender had earned net profit of ₹653 crore during January-March quarter of FY25

Heatwaves, warm nights sear northern states; power demand hits record high

In Rajasthan, Barmer recorded the highest temperature on Saturday, reaching 45.7 degrees Celsius, as temperatures hit sweltering levels in the state

Govt issues norms for ₹10,000 crore startup fund's second tranche

The scheme will be implemented through commitments to Sebi-registered Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which will invest in DPIIT-recognised startups

India Cements Q4FY26 results: Net profit jumps fourfold to ₹59.5 crore

In Q4, domestic sales volume was 3.12 million tonne, recording a growth of 18 per cent year-over-year, as per an earnings presentation by the company

Delhi sizzles at 42.8°C, logs hottest day of the year so far in April

While a yellow alert had been issued for Saturday, a similar alert remains in place for Sunday as well, warning people of isolated heatwave conditions

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi meets Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir

First round of US-Iran talks held failed to produce a breakthrough, prompting a flurry of diplomatic efforts by host Pakistan to cool tensions and revive hopes for another round of dialogue

Entire Union cabinet, 19 CMs won't help BJP win Bengal polls: Mamata

Addressing an election rally at Uttarpara in Hooghly district, Banerjee accused the BJP of giving false promises to migrant workers from West Bengal employed outside the state

China hints fourth aircraft carrier may be nuclear-powered in new video

The video also highlighted China's "blue-water" navy capable of deep-sea operations, including footage from real-life drills in the western Pacific far from home and the use of advanced equipment

BJP has swept Bengal Phase 1 polls, will implement CAA if it wins: Shah

Polling was held in 152 of the 294 assembly constituencies on April 23 and recorded a turnout of nearly 93 per cent. The second phase of polling for the remaining 142 seats will be held on April 29

Telangana CM flags off Skyroot's Vikram-1, India's first private rocket

Reddy further said Telangana's aim is to become a global leader in aerospace by 2047, with aerospace as a key growth sector

IMD issues heatwave advisory as temperatures rise across north India

The IMD advised special care for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions

Bangladesh issues nationwide security alert over possible militant attacks

Alert was issued after the recent arrest of a banned militant outfit operative, Istiak Ahmed Sami alias Abu Bakkar, who was allegedly in contact with two dismissed military personnel

AAP to write to Rajya Sabha chairman for disqualification of defected MPs

Anti-defection law clearly states that any type of split or faction cannot happen in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, AAP's Sanjay Singh said

AAP no longer the same party, no one can work with Kejriwal: Swati Maliwal

Barely a year after losing power to the BJP in Delhi, AAP suffered its greatest jolt on Friday when seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha and Maliwal, quit the party

SC asks states, UTs to prepare action plan to implement guidelines for ICU

A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan said copies of the guidelines should be shared with all the states and UTs

Textiles and garment exports fall 2.2% to $35.8 billion in FY26: GTRI

GTRI said the declining pattern is visible across major segments - cotton textiles (- 3.9 per cent), ready-made garments (- 1.4 per cent), and carpets (- 5.3 per cent)

'They matter little alone': Mann mocks defected AAP MPs with spice analogy

AAP Rajya Sabha members Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak announced that they were quitting the party and joining the BJP along with five other MPs

Former judges are reservoir of wisdom that can guide system: CJI Surya Kant

Justice Surya Kant laid emphasis on the need for greater awareness and proactive functioning within the judiciary and related bodies, including the National Legal Services Authority