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The first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 93.19 per cent, the highest ever in the state, the Election Commission said on Saturday.
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, it said.
Of those who voted, 1.65 crore were women and 1.71 crore were men, it added.
The highest turnout was recorded in Cooch Behar district at 96.2 per cent, followed by Dakshin Dinajpur at 95.44 per cent and Malda at 94.79 per cent.
Jalpaiguri recorded a turnout of 94.76 per cent, Birbhum of 94.51 per cent and Uttar Dinajpur of 94.16 per cent.
Murshidabad registered 93.67 per cent turnout, Alipurduar 93.2 per cent, Purba Medinipur 92.75 per cent, Bankura 92.55 per cent, Jhargram 92.26 per cent, Paschim Medinipur 92.19 per cent, and Purulia 91.59 per cent. Paschim Bardhaman registered a 90.32 per cent turnout.
Darjeeling recorded 88.98 per cent

Voters gather at a polling station during polling in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, at Nandigram in Purba Medinipur, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Photo: PTI

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Rahul reached his hundred in just 47 deliveries, hitting 13 boundaries and 6 sixes on the day.

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With temperatures rising across several regions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) released detailed heatwave guidelines and advisories, officials said on Saturday.
These include avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially during peak afternoon hours, staying adequately hydrated, wearing light and breathable clothing, and avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during high-temperature periods.
The IMD advised special care for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. "The department emphasised that early awareness and preventive action are critical in reducing heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke," an official said.
In its latest assessment, the IMD said that maximum temperatures in many parts of northwest, central, and peninsular India currently range between 40 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius recorded at Sri ...

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The development came shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi concluded his visit to Pakistan

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan on Saturday evening, two Pakistani officials told The Associated Press.
He met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and other senior officials, the officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media.
Aragchi's visit comes amid regional tensions and efforts by Islamabad to facilitate a second round of talks between the United States and Iran.
Two US envoys had been planning to fly in Islamabad on Saturday. The White House declined to comment on when they were expected to arrive.
Senior Pakistani officials were present at an airport near Islamabad to see him off, two officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media.

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The bank said its performance was supported by strong growth in net interest income (NII) and a sharp decline in provisions, even as operating profit came under pressure

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SBI Life Insurance's net profit slipped 1.09 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹804.6 crore in Q4FY26 from ₹813.5 crore in Q4 FY25

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While relying on its minority shareholder for operational support, Tata Group, which owns 74.9% of Air India, is focusing on commercial, human resources, finance and information technology functions

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The brokerage firm expects UTLSOLAR to deliver strong growth (56 per cent/65 per cent/65 per cent CAGR in revenue/EBITDA/PAT over FY25-28), driven by PMSGMBY-led demand and capacity expansion.

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Mahindra & Mahindra's patent portfolio has expanded sharply over the past decade, with granted patents rising over 20-fold, reflecting a stronger focus on R&D and innovation

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Indian Wealth Goes Global as UHNW Population Set to Hit 734,000 by 2030

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RBI's monthly bulletin says supply disruptions due to West Asia conflict could turn into a demand shock that needs careful assessment.

Sachin Tendulkar turns 53! The Master Blaster celebrated his special day with fans who gathered to wish him, and marked the occasion by cutting a cake with his wife.

Tensions flare in Murshidabad during Phase‑1 polling as clashes break out between rival groups, a candidate's convoy is vandalised, and police resort to lathi‑charge, prompting deployment of additiona

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