MEA condemns Mali terror attacks, calls for regional stability

India has strongly condemned the “terrorist attacks” in Mali, extending condolences to victims and expressing solidarity with the nation. The Ministry of External Affairs also mourned the death of Mali’s Defence Minister in the assault. This coordinated militant offensive, the largest in over a decade, has significantly worsened security, despite…

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Evening news wrap: Airlines send SOS over fuel prices, 89-year-old gunman injures several in Greece & more

Indian airlines are facing a financial crisis due to high ATF prices, prompting the Federation of Indian Airlines to seek urgent government intervention. Meanwhile, a political row erupted in West Bengal over an IPS officer’s warning against a TMC leader accused of voter intimidation. In Gujarat, the BJP achieved a…

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Calcutta HC refuses action against poll officers till April 29 amid row involving IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma

The Calcutta High Court has refused to intervene in allegations against election observer Ajay Pal Sharma, citing the ongoing polling period. A lawyer’s plea to restrain the IPS officer, accused of violating the Model Code of Conduct and intimidating voters in South 24 Parganas, was dismissed. The court advised approaching…

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Gujarat civic polls: BJP sweeps all 15 corporations, crosses 50% vote share across the board

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant win across all municipal corporations. This victory occurred in the home regions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The saffron party surpassed the 50% mark in every corporation. These civic elections saw a large voter turnout. …

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Kejriwal pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, reiterates ‘satyagraha’ stand in excise policy case

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia announced a boycott of Delhi Excise Policy case proceedings, citing bias and conflict of interest. Kejriwal visited Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, invoking Satyagraha. Both leaders expressed distrust in the judiciary due to alleged links of the judge and Solicitor General with RSS…

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Heatwave grips India: WMO flags El Niño by mid-2026; IMD warns of below-normal monsoon

El Nino conditions are expected to return soon, influencing global weather patterns and potentially weakening monsoon systems. This comes as parts of India, particularly Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, are experiencing severe heatwaves with temperatures soaring. Authorities are taking measures to combat the heat and prepare for potential monsoon challenges. …

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AAP vs Delhi HC Judge: Kejriwal-Sisodia courtroom showdown explained in 10 points

Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal’s plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, citing lack of evidence for bias claims. Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have now refused to appear before the judge, escalating the legal and political standoff. The court warned against forum shopping and…

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‘All good people left Kejriwal’: Rijiju hits back at ‘coercion’ charge as Raghav Chadha, 6 RS MPs join BJP

Kiren Rijiju refuted claims of coercion as seven Rajya Sabha MPs switched from AAP to BJP, stating “good people” have left Arvind Kejriwal. He accused Kejriwal of running AAP as a “private party.” Rijiju also criticised the INDIA bloc, alleging internal rifts and a lack of principles, while backing West…

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‘Don’t cry later’: UP encounter specialist on Bengal poll duty warns TMC candidate, video triggers big row

In a video going viral, Ajay Pal Sharma was seening warning Jehangir Khan’s family: “Tell him, we’ll deal properly with him if his men continue to threaten…don’t cry or regret it then.”​​​ Hailing Ajay Sharma’s as “Singham” of Uttar Pradesh, BJP’s I-T department chief Amit Malviya said the UP encounter…

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Ajay Maken says Kejriwal’s 7 RS defectors’ average worth is Rs 818 crore

The political arena heats up as Congress voices its discontent over AAP’s Rajya Sabha nominees, branding them as elitists with an impressive average net worth of Rs 818 crore. Ajay Maken argues that AAP functions as a puppet for the BJP, orchestrated to disrupt Congress’s support in upcoming state elections….

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When Raghav Chadha moved bill in 2022 that would have stopped his switch from AAP to BJP

In a major political development, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move comes days after an open rift with the AAP leadership. Announcing his decision at a press conference, Chadha said the party had strayed…

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