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India

BJP govt committed to upliftment of all: Nadda

New Delhi Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in Gujarat, asserting that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government remains committed to eliminating discrimination and ensuring e

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India

Rahul postpones Kerala visit amid Sonia’s hospitalisation

Kozhikode Rahul Gandhi, who previously represented Wayanad in the Lok Sabha, was scheduled to visit Kozhikode to campaign for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). His presence was expected to boost the morale of party workers and provide momentum in key constituenci

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India

TN civic staff seek poll panel nod for pending promotions

ChennaiA key association representing ministerial staff in Tamil Nadu’s municipal corporations has approached the Election Commission of India, seeking special permission to implement a long-pending government order on promotions. The request comes after the process was halted

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India

Calcutta HC directs ECI to ensure security at all polling stations

Kolkata A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to make adequate safety arrangement besides making sufficient provisions for drinking water as well as other basic amenities for the voters at all polling station

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India

Owaisi rejects funding allegations ahead of Bengal polls

KolkataSpeaking at a press conference held in the Dum Dum area on the northern outskirts of Kolkata, Owaisi responded sharply to the accusations leveled by the Trinamool Congress leadership. The ruling party in West Bengal had alleged that the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Musl

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India

SC declines plea against Centre’s ‘Vande Mataram’ circular

BLURB: During the hearing, the CJI Kant-led Bench repeatedly underlined that the circular does not make the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ mandatory New Delhi The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea challenging the Centre’s recent circular regarding the sing

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Centre steps up fertiliser supply monitoring amid global tensions

INTRO: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting to assess fertiliser availability and strengthen preparedness for the upcoming Kharif season. New DelhiDuring the meeting, the minister emphasised the urgent need to maintain an equitable and

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India

LoP Gandhi never attends all-party meetings: RLD MP Sangwan

New Delhi RLD MP Rajkumar Sangwan on Wednesday claimed that he has never seen the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, attending all-party meetings. He said that such meetings are crucial for ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament. Sangwan said that

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India

India-Taiwan trade records 17% growth to scale $12.5 bn mark

New Delhi The bilateral trade between India and Taiwan recorded a robust 17 per cent increase in 2025, compared with the previous year, to touch the $12.5 billion mark, according figures compiled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) here. India’s exports to Taiwan

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India

BJP hails UCC Bill in Gujarat; RJD calls it ‘agenda’

New Delhi While the BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, urging for 'one nation, one Constitution', the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) opposed it's passage, calling it the party's 'age

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Sports

Iran War Fallout Forces PSL into Empty Stadiums, Reduced Format

Islamabad The ongoing Iran conflict 2026 has cast a long shadow over Pakistan’s premier T20 tournament, forcing the Pakistan Super League into a restricted, fan-less format reminiscent of the COVID-19 era. With matches set to begin at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, organisers ha

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Sports

Zoned-In Kohli Shines in RCB’s Final Practice Ahead of Opener

Bengaluru Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch as Royal Challengers Bengaluru wrapped up an intense training session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of their Indian Premier League 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The talismanic batter delivered another short yet i

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Sports

RCB-SRH Tickets Sold Out in Just Four Minutes

Intro Fans throng online platforms as Chinnaswamy hosts cricket after long wait Bengaluru Tickets for the opening Indian Premier League clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium were snapped up within four minut

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Sports

Injury Woes Derail KKR’s IPL 2026 Title Aspirations

Intro Pacers’ absence leaves KKR scrambling for balance ahead of crucial campaign Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders head into the Indian Premier League 2026 season with serious concerns as a spate of injuries to key pacers threatens to derail their campaign even before it be

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Sports

Pant Should Bat at No.3, Says Faf du Plessis

Intro Former Proteas skipper backs Pant to maximise impact with consistent approach. New Delhi Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has backed Rishabh Pant to bat at No.3 for Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming Indian Premier League season, stressing that the move

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Business

Global economy shaken by West Asia war

NEW DELHIThe ongoing conflict in West Asia has dealt a staggering blow to the world’s energy supply, with over 40 oil and gas facilities severely damaged across nine countries. The International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a grim warning, stating that no nation is safe from the ec

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Business

Karnataka ups gas supply to help local businesses

BENGALURUIn a major relief for the state’s struggling hospitality sector, the Karnataka government announced a significant increase in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders. Officials confirmed that the daily allocation will rise by 1,000 units, bringing the state’s total supply

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