Press Trust Of India

PM Modi appeals to voters to oust 'nirmam' TMC govt from West Bengal

Addressing a gathering in Haldia, the backyard of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, Modi said that the ruling dispensation in the state was "pulling Bengal back"

Sabarimala judgement proceeds on assumption that men are superior: Govt

A nine-judge Constitution bench is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala

Census 2027 in Telangana fully digital, first phase from May 11 to June 9

As many as 88,000 personnel, including enumerators and supervisors, would be involved in the census in Telangana, though about 93,000 to 94,000 employees are being trained

North Sikkim landslides: Army rescues 135 tourists, many still stranded

Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest

Kejriwal can't seek judge's recusal for attending 'legal seminar': CBI

The CBI asserted that making "unscrupulous" and "sweeping" allegations of bias over attending legal seminars, which had no political topic, was an attempt to scandalise and lower the court's authority

Glenmark receives USFDA approval for generic progesterone vaginal inserts

Glenmark's progesterone vaginal inserts 100 mg will be distributed in the US by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA, the company said

Former Union minister Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury dies at 89 in Kolkata

He was the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare in the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government

Tanker carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG arrives at Navi Mumbai's JNPA

JNPA described the development as notable in the backdrop of the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel

PM Modi appeals to people of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to vote

Polling for the 126-member assembly in Assam, 140-member assembly in Kerala and for 30 seats in Puducherry is being held today

IMF, World Bank warn of rising food prices due to West Asia conflict

They said the organisations will continue to monitor the developments closely and coordinate the use of all available tools to support those impacted by the crisis

Not end of war, enriched uranium to leave Iran by deal or force: Netanyahu

If we had not launched Operation Gideon's Sword and Operation Lion's Roar against Iran, it would have long ago had nuclear weapons and thousands of missiles to destroy Israel, he said

India elected to key subsidiary bodies at UN Economic and Social Council

Indian Ambassador Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2027-2030)

Foreign Secretary Misri reviews defence, trade ties with US officials

Misri also met under secretaries Jeffrey Kessler and William Kimmitt in the Department of Commerce

Ceasefire with Iran under political compulsions: former US NSA John Bolton

A long advocate of a regime change in Iran, Bolton said if Tehran were to be left in a dominant position with control over the Strait of Hormuz, it would be a setback for the US

Centre deploys 150 more CAPF, state police companies in Bengal for polls

Earlier, 480 companies were deployed, followed by an additional 1,920 companies announced on March 19, with instructions to complete deployment by April 17

Worried by rising oil prices, US pushed Pak to broker ceasefire with Iran

For weeks the Trump administration was leaning on Islamabad to convince the Iranians to agree to a pause in fighting where it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Polling begins today in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry for Assembly elections

High-stakes polls in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry test incumbents, opposition strength and shifting political dynamics across key regions

Cabinet clears draft bill for amendments to Women Reservation Act

The government has extended the budget session of Parliament and a special three-day sitting will be held from April 16 to 18, where the amendment bill is expected to be passed

First phase of PM-KUSUM scheme failed to meet targets, says report

Launched in 2019, the PM-KUSUM scheme is India's flagship programme to promote solar energy in agriculture

RBI policy prudent, well-calibrated: Bankers welcome regulatory measures

Bankers back RBI's status quo on rates, calling it a prudent move amid global uncertainty, while welcoming steps to boost capital and MSME liquidity