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May 19, 2026 5:48 PM

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Falta repoll: TMC candidate Jahangir Khan announces his withdrawal from repoll

In West Bengal, Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan today announced his withdrawal from the upcoming repoll in the Falta Assembly constituency. Khan stated that his move was motivated by a desire for peace and development in the region, praising the new BJP-led government’s special package fo...

May 19, 2026 2:24 PM

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Uttar Pradesh braces for Severe Heatwave as IMD issues Orange Alert

In Uttar Pradesh, an Orange alert for heat wave to severe heat wave conditions has been issued again for the coming week. Banda continued as the hottest place in the country for the second consecutive day with a temperature of more than 47 degrees Celsius. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed dis...

May 19, 2026 11:40 AM

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IMD forecast severe heatwave conditions in Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast severe heatwave conditions today at places over Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Hot and Humid weather conditions are expected to persist during the day over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Rajasthan, Vidarbha and West Uttar Pradesh are expe...

May 19, 2026 11:37 AM

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Tamil Nadu Police arrest key recruiter in Cambodia cyber slavery racket

In Tamil Nadu, a key recruiter for a cyber slavery racket, Madhan Vadivel of Madurai, was arrested by the State Police from his hideout in Madurai. Madhan Vadivel, aged 35, who runs a restaurant chain called Jallikattu, was arrested following an inquiry based on a complaint by a victim from Tirupatt...

May 19, 2026 11:27 AM

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SIR of electoral rolls begins in Mizoram

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has commenced in Mizoram. Addressing the inaugural session of a one-day training programme on SIR, Chief Electoral Officer of Mizoram, Dr Lalrozama, stressed the need for collective efforts to fulfil the expectations of the public and the Election ...