Opposition questions Election Commission’s neutrality ahead of state assembly schedule announcement | India News

Jairam Ramesh (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission will hold a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule for the general elections to the legislative assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The terms of these assemblies are set to end on different dates in May and June.Ahead of the…

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Evening news wrap: AAP defends Raghav Chadha’s ouster from Rajya Sabha role; India-bound Iran oil tanker diverted to China & more | India News

Quick catch-up for today Bhagwant Mann defended Raghav Chadha’s removal as a routine party decision and accused him of going against AAP’s line. An Iranian crude tanker bound for India rerouted to China amid payment and sanction-related challenges. A French ship crossed Hormuz after signalling nationality, hinting at a possible shift in Iran-France dynamics. BJP…

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‘Dweep Shakti’: Three services conduct amphibious assaults, maritime dominance ops | India News

NEW DELHI: In a rare show of seamless synergy, all three services of the armed forces jointly conducted Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity Tri-Service exercise, between March 24 and March 28 to validate integrated capability for rapid response along the coastal and island defence operations.During the joint exercise, the triservices executed coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance…

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10K women 50+ category: Strength, spirit, and the joy of running | Times Internet Half Marathon | India News

The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 brought together runners across generations; the Women’s 50+ category stood out as a beautiful reflection of endurance, confidence, and lifelong determination. These women proved that running is not defined by age but by spirit and theirs was impossible to miss on race day.From the starting line to the finish,…

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West Bengal: Governor dissolves assembly even as Mamata Banerjee refuses to quit | India News

KOLKATA: Bengal governor RN Ravi dissolved the assembly Thursday as the election process for a new legislature concluded, paving the way for installation of BJP’s first govt in the state, reports Debashis Konar. Mamata Banerjee, protesting the results, maintained she wouldn’t resign as CM. The governor’s decision coincided with an Election Commission move to lift…

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‘Expectations were immense’: Rahul Dravid hails Suryakumar Yadav & Gautam Gambhir in India’s T20 World Cup win | Cricket News

Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav (PTI) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said the country’s vast cricketing potential is finally translating into consistent success, with a series of victories in global tournaments reflecting the immense talent long present in Indian cricket. India have enjoyed a remarkable run in ICC…

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‘Vague apprehension of discrimination’: SC dismisses plea challenging home ministry circular on Vande Mataram | India News

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear a plea challenging a home ministry circular on singing the national song ‘Vande Mataram‘ at official events, saying the directive is not mandatory. The court said the petition was premature and based on a “vague apprehension of discrimination.”A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, justices Joymalya…

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