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With conclusion of the 15-day self-enumeration window on Wednesday across Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Odisha, NDMC and cantonment areas of Delhi NCR, Mizoram, Sikkim and Lakshadweep, the census field operations, involving house-to-house visits by the enumerators, in the eight states/UTs will begin on Thursday. The HLO phase of…

A new Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund will support 60 types of city projects. This includes infrastructure, old city revitalization, and waste recycling. The Centre will release funds within six months. A Rs 5,000 crore Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme is also launched. …

Samrat Choudhary’s journey to the top has hardly followed a conventional BJP path. Unlike many leaders nurtured within the Sangh ecosystem, he comes from outside that fold. His father, veteran politician Shakuni Choudhary, was a founding member of the Samata Party and a contemporary of both Nitish Kumar and Lalu…

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta described the Women’s Reservation Bill as a landmark and far-reaching initiative that will significantly strengthen women’s empowerment in the country. She said the legislation is poised to open new avenues for women and elevate their role in governance in the years ahead. …

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of a power grab through a delimitation bill, stating the women’s reservation bill was already passed in 2023. He asserted the Congress party unequivocally supports women’s reservation and condemned the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats as ‘hissa chori’ from marginalized communities and certain regions….

Addressing reporters in Coimbatore, the senior Congress leader shared critical views regarding the special session of parliament and the proposed Delimitation Bill. …

The Aam Aadmi Party’s rift with MP Raghav Chadha has widened, with leaders accusing him of betrayal and linking ED raids on Ashok Mittal to his alleged collusion with the BJP. Chadha’s removal as deputy leader and subsequent Z-category security have fueled internal dissent and public accusations. …

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended Bengali New Year greetings, urging voters to democratically counter attempts by “Delhi’s zamindars” to undermine voting rights. She emphasized Bengal’s cultural legacy of communal harmony and called for unity against divisive forces, appealing for votes for the Trinamool Congress in upcoming elections. …

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a state-wide black flag protest against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise. He warned of severe political consequences if concerns about reducing southern states’ political weight are ignored. Stalin described the move as a ‘grave danger’ and a ‘historic injustice’ that could widen the…

India’s top drug advisory body recommends restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns that it will hinder smokers’ efforts to quit. While tobacco products remain widely available, this move could create more hurdles for those seeking quitting aids, potentially impacting public health initiatives. …

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the Enforcement Directorate’s raid on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal as election preparation for Punjab. The ED action occurred shortly after Mittal was appointed deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha,…

Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar’s new Chief Minister, marking the BJP’s first leader to hold the state’s top post. This transition follows Nitish Kumar’s departure after over two decades of leadership. Choudhary, a prominent OBC face and former deputy CM, previously served in various parties before joining…

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay’s rally in Tiruppur was cancelled after at least 15 supporters collapsed due to severe heat and overcrowding. The decision was made following police advice to prevent a repeat of the Karur stampede, with Vijay departing for Coimbatore. …