More than two-third of AAP MPs in Rajya Sabha merge with BJP

April 24, 2026 9:34 PM

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More than two-third of AAP MPs in Rajya Sabha merge with BJP

In a big jolt to Aam Aadmi Party, more than two-third of the AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha have quit the party and merged with the BJP. Of them, three Rajya Sabha MPs, Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, visited the BJP Headquarters and met BJP President Nitin Nabin. The BJP Chief welcomed ...

Campaigning in full swing for second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal

April 24, 2026 8:54 PM

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Campaigning in full swing for second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal

In West Bengal, campaigning has reached its peak ahead of the second and final phase of Assembly elections on the 29th April, covering 142 constituencies.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rallies in Panihati and Baruipur today. He accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of corruption, infiltra...

West Bengal: Analysts cite SIR, security and anti-incumbency for record turnout

April 24, 2026 8:25 PM

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West Bengal: Analysts cite SIR, security and anti-incumbency for record turnout

West Bengal has set a historic benchmark in Indian democracy. In the first phase of the 2026 Assembly Elections held yesterday, the state recorded an unprecedented voter turnout of nearly 93 per cent, the highest since independence. Analysts say several factors contributed to this extraordinary surg...

Gujarat: Campaigning for local body elections ends

April 24, 2026 8:12 PM

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Gujarat: Campaigning for local body elections ends

The campaigning for the local body elections in Gujarat came to an end this evening. Following the directives of the State Election Commission, all forms of public canvassing, including rallies, processions, and the use of loudspeakers, were prohibited after 5:00 PM today, marking the beginning of t...

MEA Secretary Neena Malhotra chairs BRICS MENA meeting in New Delhi

April 24, 2026 8:04 PM

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MEA Secretary Neena Malhotra chairs BRICS MENA meeting in New Delhi

Secretary (South), External Affairs Ministry, Dr. Neena Malhotra chaired the meeting of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys for the Middle East and North Africa (BRICS MENA) in New Delhi today. The participants had a constructive exchange of views on the current regional developments. ...

INS Sudarshini arrives at Las Palmas, Spain 

April 24, 2026 7:42 PM

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INS Sudarshini arrives at Las Palmas, Spain 

The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Las Palmas, Spain, as part of her ongoing transoceanic deployment under Lokayan 26. The Defence Ministry said that the port call to the Canary Islands archipelago is significant as it marks the maiden visit of an Indian naval ship to the...