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Kerala Assembly polls 206: Three people cast their vote in Pachakkanam booth inside Periyar Tiger Reserve

The booth was specifically set up at the Pachakkanam Anganwadi to accommodate a total of six registered voters: five men and one woman

Assam sees record voter turnout of over 85%

Officials said voting was largely peaceful, despite reports of violence in a few constituencies, including Khowang and Tamulpur, and allegations of proxy voting at a booth in the Guwahati Central constituency

Drunken driving leads to suspension of Armed Reserve head constable

Except a few glitches, polling smooth in Bagalkot

As much as 68.74% voting was recorded at the end of the day in the constituency

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDF’s Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan of the NDA is advocating for radical change while pledging direct access to Prime Minister Modi if elected.

Puducherry election 2026 updates: Polling ends, voter turnout exceeds 89% in the Union Territory in a historic first

The Union Territory has a total of 9.5 lakh voters. There are 1,099 polling stations in Puducherry, and its enclaves of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. As many as 294 candidates are in the fray.

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Paid holiday must on poll day for all workers, says DISH

Kunal Kamra launches legal challenge to Sahyog Portal rules at Bombay High Court

The counsel informed the Bench that while the present petition was pending, the Central Government had introduced further amendments to the Rules. He added that the Union of India had not filed its reply to the petition despite being served notice several months ago.

From the margins to momentum: BJP’s journey in Tamil Nadu

The BJP initially capitalised on Hindutva politics in Kanniyakumari, winning its first Assembly seat in 1996; thereafter it tasted success only in alliance with the Dravidian majors; hopes to convert its rising vote share to more seats in 2026

Deputy CM distributes bicycles to students of government schools

Anantapur police identify 100 women’s issues through Stree Raksha initiative

Priyank Kharge dares RSS to file complaint on its letterhead, hits out at BJP leaders

If the RSS is a registered organisation, let it file a complaint on its own letterhead. Why does it seek others’ help? I too am facing cases and we are not deterred by such actions: Priyank

NMC asks medical colleges to restrict MBBS fees to 4.5-year academic period

National Medical Commission says charging fees for full five or five-and-a-half years of the MBBS course violates provisions of the NMC Act, 2019

Nitish leaves for Delhi, may resign as Bihar CM after taking oath as Rajya Sabha member

The BJP may name its first Chief Minister in Bihar after April 14, and the new government may take oath at a function in the Raj Bhawan on April 15 or 16, a BJP leader said

Daily quiz | On Rahul Sankrityayan

On the birth anniversary of Rahul Sankrityayan (April 9, 1893), the polymathic scholar, whose works reshaped Hindi literature, Buddhism studies, and historiography in the 20th century, here is a quiz exploring his life and literary legacy.

Panel flags inconsistent accounting practices in health regulatory bodies

Committee says there has been an increase in revenue generated by regulatory bodies through application, inspection and licensing fees following the revision of norms

Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away; tributes pour in

A senior leader of the Congress, Kidwai had a public career spanning more than six decades; after several terms in the Lok Sabha, she entered the Rajya Sabha in 2004 and remained active in public life well into her eighties

India’s first quantum computing test beds to be set up in Amaravati

India’s first quantum computing testing beds, built locally, will be dedicated to the nation on April 14, 2026, officials said

Babbar Khalsa International terror module unearthed in Punjab

Five hand grenades, two detonators and and improvised explosive device (IED) material was recovered from them

Title ‘Swatantryaveer’ not conferred by government on Savarkar, grandnephew tells court

The defamation complaint alleges that Mr. Gandhi made statements against Savarkar on multiple occasions, including a speech on March 5, 2023, at the Overseas Congress event in the United Kingdom.

Battleground Baramati: Congress not to contest Baramati Assembly bypoll, says Chennithala

Meanwhile, Congress leader Vijay Waddettiwar announced that the party had decided to withdraw its candidate from Baramati bypolls

Puducherry Assembly election: Voter turnout at 37.06% as of 11 a.m.

As many as 9.50 lakh electors, spread across the four regions of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, are expected to participate as polling advances during the day

Pre-monsoon rains offer temporary reprieve from forest fires across south Karnataka

BRT Tiger reserve in Chamarajanagar district has been witnessing sporadic incidents of fire this year, given scanty rain in the region