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BJP's Bengal Candidate Shankar Ghosh Charged For Obstructing Police Duty
- Apr 08, 2026 23:54 pm IST
- Reported by: Sreyashi Dey
Sub-Inspector Nirmal Kumar Das lodged a complaint against Shankar Ghosh, the BJP candidate for the Siliguri constituency, and several BJP leaders for allegedly obstructing police duty, issuing threats, and creating public disorder.
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Court Restores X Accounts Blocked For Defaming PM Modi, Posts On Freeze
- Apr 08, 2026 23:52 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain
Sources told NDTV that the court has validated the statutory process, under which the government blocks access to unlawful digital content under the IT Act and associated rules.
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India Enters New Nuclear Era As Kalpakkam Reactor Attains Criticality
- Apr 08, 2026 23:39 pm IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
With this achievement, the country formally entered the second stage of the three-stage nuclear power programme envisioned by Homi J Bhabha.
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Gujarat Cops Unearth Cannabis Plantation Worth Rs 2.6 Lakh, Owner Arrested
- Apr 08, 2026 23:12 pm IST
- Reported by: Saurabh Vaktania
In a major crackdown on the narcotics trade, the Panchmahal Special Operation Group (SOG) has unearthed an illegal cannabis (ganja) plantation in Gujarat's Isrodia village.
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Food Regulator Data Leak: FIR Targets 'Insider' And Not The Media
- Apr 08, 2026 22:22 pm IST
- Reported by: Tanushka Dutta
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the matter and issued a notice to the Health Ministry, FSSAI and Delhi Police.
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Why Assam Matters: A State Poll That May Shape India's Future Politics
- Apr 08, 2026 22:09 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Assam's elections are often viewed as regional, but political history suggests they rarely remain confined to the state. What is tested here, across identity, governance, and voter behaviour, has frequently travelled beyond, shaping broader national strategies.
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Centre Says Time To Remove PIL As A Concept; Supreme Court Says "We're Cautious"
- Apr 08, 2026 22:01 pm IST
- Reported by: Nupur Dogra
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
The matter came up as the Supreme Court's nine-judge Constitution Bench questioned the maintainability of petitions filed by non-devotees in the Sabarimala case
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"Where Are Kaddu, Dholu?": Missing Dogs Spark Row At Delhi Airport
- Apr 08, 2026 21:51 pm IST
- Reported by: Tanushka Dutta
A growing online outcry over missing stray dogs at Delhi airport, particularly a long-time community dog named Kaddu and viral videos allegedly showing the rough handling of another dog, Dholu, has triggered a larger debate on animal welfare.
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Congress Candidate From Assam's Udalguri Quits Party A Day Before Election
- Apr 08, 2026 21:16 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
The developments in Udalguri have triggered a sharp response from the Congress leadership.
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Explained: Why Anti-Terror Agency NIA Is Probing Malda Gherao Case, Not CBI
- Apr 08, 2026 21:05 pm IST
- Reported by: Ashwine Kumar Singh
On April 2, around 11:30 PM, the Election Commission of India (EC) ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the Malda gherao incident that took place a day earlier.
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Special Camps To Open As Delhi Doubles LPG Supply For Migrant Workers
- Apr 08, 2026 20:38 pm IST
- Reported by: Ishika Verma
At these camps, workers can purchase 5 kg cylinders upon payment by presenting their Aadhaar as identity proof.
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"Allah Question" In Madhya Pradesh University Exam Triggers Row, Probe On
- Apr 08, 2026 19:34 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
Several organisations, particularly right-wing groups, have strongly objected to the question, calling it inappropriate and alleging ideological bias.
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What Makes Upper Assam, Divided Into 5 Regions, An Electoral Bellwether
- Apr 08, 2026 19:19 pm IST
- Ashish Ranjan
Upper Assam holds a unique mix of ethnic communities and socio-political histories that often determine the outcome of elections in Assam
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Restaurant Chain Khan Chacha Founder's Son Arrested In Digital Arrest Case
- Apr 08, 2026 19:19 pm IST
- Reported by: Mukesh Singh Sengar
- Edited by: Vaibhav Tiwari
Delhi Police arrested Mohammad Javed and 'bound down' Khan Chacha director Mohammad Salim for allegedly allowing cyber thugs to use the bank account as a mule account.
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The 5% Margin: How An Ezhava Shift Could Redraw Kerala's Electoral Map
- Apr 08, 2026 18:59 pm IST
- Reported by: Vasudha Venugopal
Ezhavas account for roughly 20 to 23 per cent of the population, their numerical strength alone gives them enormous weight.
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This State Is Paying Its Government Employees To Go And Meditate. Here's Why
- Apr 08, 2026 18:47 pm IST
- Reported by: Zulfikar Ali
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Announced on 7 April 2026 by the General Administration Department, the policy aims to reduce workplace stress and improve productivity among public servants.
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Opinion | The 'Munir Doctrine' That Drove Pak's US-Iran Brokering Project
- Apr 08, 2026 18:12 pm IST
- Aishwaria Sonavane
The spate of calls, social media messaging, and diplomatic efforts from Pakistan in recent weeks, especially involving PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, raises many questions.
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Dibrugarh Sets Up 300 All-Women Polling Stations, Highest In Assam
- Apr 08, 2026 18:08 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Officials stated that these polling stations will be fully managed by women, including presiding officers and polling officials, reflecting the growing confidence and active involvement of women in election management.
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India Not In Favour Of Tolls For Passage Through Hormuz: Sources
- Apr 08, 2026 18:05 pm IST
- Reported by: Himanshu Shekhar Mishra
- Edited by: Ashutosh Tripathi
Iran's ability to control the Strait of Hormuz since the war began on February 28 proved a tremendous strategic advantage.