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Bhumi puja performed for 56 power facilities worth ₹97 cr

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 18:35
As many as 56 power infrastructure facilities will be readied for the Godavari Pushkarams-2027 at a cost of ₹96.90 crore in Rajamahendravaram and Rajanagaram constituencies; the infrastructure development would include laying underground power cables and setting up a power station
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Kharge asks if Modi wants to be CM of West Bengal

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 18:11
Describing the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in Parliament as ‘PM Modi’s defeat’, Congress president accuses the Prime Minister PM of ‘neglecting his official work’ and travelling across Bengal for too long
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Mediation training programme begins at DSNLU

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 18:00
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Watch: Can Iran and the U.S. find middle ground?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:41
In the latest episode of Above the Fold, we look at the next phase of peace talks between the US and Iran appear to be uncertain ahead of Wednesday’s ceasefire deadline. In other news, fresh violence that has gripped Manipur; a powerful earthquake that jolted Japan; the deadliest mass shooting in Louisiana; updates from the fireworks factory explosion in Virudhunagar, and more.
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Poll bugle to fall silent across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday evening

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:20
All political functionaries and party workers who are not voters of a constituency must clear out immediately after 6 p.m. Tuesday
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Allahabad HC judge recuses from Rahul Gandhi citizenship case, censures petitioner over social media posts

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:19
The court observed that the petitioner had publicly suggested ‘foul play’ and attempted to draw the judiciary into a political controversy; the judge remarked that such statements amounted to maligning the institution
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Urea use stable despite 36% rise in cropped area in A.P.

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:14
Per-hectare availability drops 34% as e-Panta coverage doubles and enforcement tightens, curbing excess fertilizer use
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Opening of ‘polling material room’ in Kozhikode kicks up a row

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:07
UDF candidates of six constituencies in Kozhikode say strong room was opened under the supervision of officials without prior intimation to candidates. Collector and returning officer for Perambra say an unsealed room housing polling materials was opened in the presence of candidates’ agents to collect data for updating poll software
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Election Commission will leave no stone unturned for free, fair and transparent election in West Bengal: CEC

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:00
The election will be ‘fear free, violence free, intimidation free, inducement free, chappa free, ⁠booth-jamming free, source-jamming free’, Gyanesh Kumar says
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SOP issued for verification of assets declared by candidates during elections, Income-Tax departments tells Madras High Court

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 16:59
Additional Solicitor General AR.L. Sundaresan makes the submission during the hearing of a case filed against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
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