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BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the Congress government, accusing them of deceiving farmers and misusing power in municipal elections.

Naypyidaw/New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India's recent engagement with Myanmar has remained cautious shaped by security, strategic and economic concerns and the need to counter-balance China’s growing influence in the region.

India is preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. A nationwide campaign will engage students and youth leaders.

Cong comms chief Jairam Ramesh asked, rhetorically, if “self-declared Vishwaguru” Modi’s personal rapport with Trump had yielded any strategic returns.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of "plotting to forcefully capture votes through fraudulent means as they don't have the guts to fight and win the elections democratically".

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held a key meeting with Odisha MLAs and Ministers assigned responsibilities for the upcoming West Bengal elections, focusing on strategy and preparedness in crucial constituencies.

PM Modi & Rahul Gandhi held a rare, cordial conversation in Parliament during Jyotiba Phule’s tribute event.

Guwahati: Guwahati Police has summoned Opposition alliance candidate Kunki Chowdhury to appear before the investigating officer in connection with an alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the ongoing Assam Assembly election.

The US and Iranian delegations separately met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, a day before the start of direct negotiations in Islamabad. This move is seen as a significant step towards building trust and cooperation between the parties involved. As the talks begin, the international community is watching closely to see if a breakthrough can be achieved. The outcome of these negotiations will have far-reaching implications for regional stability and global security.

At a meeting in Khammam, BC Welfare Association leader Gundala Krishna demanded statutory recognition for OBCs within the Women's Reservation Bill, stressing the need for a sub-quota for OBC women. He criticised the government for pushing the bill without conducting a caste-based census.

S Richard HumtsoeNational Secretary, Lok Janshakti Party RamvilasThe State of Nagaland, endowed with rich cultural diversity and a resilient societal fabric, continues to grapple with a constellation of deeply rooted structural and political challenges.

The Election Commission has significantly cleaned up voter lists. Over 60 lakh deceased voters were removed from nine states and three Union territories.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India (EC) attempted to cancel her candidature from the Bhabanipur seat in south Kolkata by filing false cases against her. This alleged move reportedly aimed to undermine her chances in the 2026 elections. The development highlights the intense political rivalry between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the state. As the elections approach, Mamata's candidature remains a crucial factor in the Bhabanipur constituency.

The Union government’s proposed delimitation exercise in 2029 could significantly alter the political map of Telangana, particularly in erstwhile Adilabad. The district may gain five new Assembly constituencies, while Mancherial is tipped to become the headquarters of a new Parliament segment.

Imphal, April 11 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday stated that the well-being of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence remains a top priority for the government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to speed up CAA implementation for refugee communities if BJP comes to power in West Bengal.

Imphal, April 11 (IANS) Manipur on Saturday paid tribute on the occasion of the 176th death anniversary of Maharaj Narasingh, who led the fight to free Manipur from foreign rule during the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826).

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the women’s monthly entitlement scheme and the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme are close to his heart.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to provide crucial support to Indian equity markets this week, offsetting sustained selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), as global sentiment improved after a reported US‑Iran ceasefire, exchange data showed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to implement UCC in West Bengal and said Bengalis would not become a minority.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.

Task Force and local police busted an illegal e-cigarette racket in Nampally and arrested three persons. Officials seized 999 banned e-cigarettes worth Rs 34.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court has reiterated that the right to vote and the right to contest an election are not fundamental rights but statutory rights created by law, and can therefore be regulated or restricted through legal provisions.

DMK President M K Stalin accused the BJP of creating fear among minorities and criticised its policies, including CAA and proposed amendments.

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Government on Saturday said, in a routine briefing, that the India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as authorities continue to closely monitor maritime operations amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region.

The Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results will be announced on Sunday at 11 am at TG BIE in Hyderabad. Students can check their results online on official government websites after the formal declaration by senior officials.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the BJP’s promise to implement a Uniform Civil Code, alleging it would curtail people’s rights and religious freedom.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended India’s approach to the West Asia conflict, rejecting Opposition criticism and dismissing any comparison with Pakistan’s role.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held virtual talks with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf leaders to review the West Asia situation.

Chief Minister M K Stalin said the DMK-led alliance will win over 200 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

A political row has erupted in Kerala after the marriage of 16-year-old Monalisa Bhosle, with the BJP accusing CPI-M leaders of complicity and demanding criminal action.