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Aspirations of the younger generation of the Pawar family, the BJP’s efforts to make in-roads, and the dilemma of the NCP and NCP (SP) cadre raise questions about the future of the Pawar bastion

During the meeting, the finance minister urged the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) to develop a coordinated institutional mechanism to respond swiftly and effectively to any such threats

The seizure was made by a special squad of the Excise department at Pantheeramkavu in Kozhikode

Chairing the 60th meeting of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, the Chief Minister emphasises that the capital’s infrastructure should reflect Telugu culture while featuring iconic, high-rise structures

The release of Sri Tirthapada Puranam, a biography of Chattampi Swamikal published by the varsity, was reportedly cancelled at the last minute after it was found that only four volumes had been printed, while the other bound volumes kept in a box were blank

Trinamool and BJP candidates at Kharagpur Sadar shake hands, while BJP candidate in Taldangra constituency touches the feet of his rival Trinamool nominee

In today’s episode, we look at the key election trends in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, tracking major shifts ahead of polling. We also cover the political row in the United States over birthright citizenship, rising tensions in West Asia around the Strait of Hormuz, and a significant change in West Bengal’s campaign landscape, and more

After voting for the first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal, the campaign has picked up for the final phase on April 29

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that it was the highest percentage of polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. “[The] ECI salutes each voter of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu,” he said

Cabinet sets a target to clear pending dues to retired employees within 100 days

IMD Director says though heatwave has not been technically declared, the hot and humid conditions are at times comparable to heatwave. Intense heat, coupled with high humidity, is likely to persist at least till April 27

The situation escalated sharply with a series of distressing incidents involving RTC staff, intensifying public anger and political pressure

Election officials said that out of the total 1,427 polling booths in Vellore district, two polling booths were chosen to deploy robots to assist voters

The State recorded a brisk voter turnout reflecting a strong early participation

He also shared the clip on social media, inviting public outcry

The first phase of the Assembly elections witnesses some sporadic incidents of violence, voter intimidation, and assault on a candidate

IMD bulletin says maximum temperatures are ‘very likely’ to be around 41°C in isolated places in Palakkad; 40°C in Kollam and Thrissur; 38°C in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode; 37°C in Alappuzha, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod; and 36°C in Thiruvananthapuram district till April 24