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April 29, 2026 9:20 PM

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EC Says West Bengal Records Highest-Ever Poll Turnout of 93.19% in Phase Two

Election Commission today said that West Bengal has recorded highest-ever poll-participation since Independence, with 91.66 percent poll-participation recorded in phase two till 7.45 PM. EC said in a statement that in phase one of the assembly elections, the poll-participation was 93.19 percent. The...

April 29, 2026 9:05 PM

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Chhattisgarh Govt Approves Piped Cooking Gas Supply in Urban Areas

In Chhattisgarh, cooking gas will be supplied to households through pipeline in urban areas. The decision was taken at a meeting of the State Council of Ministers held in Nava Raipur today, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Deputy Chief Mi...

April 29, 2026 9:03 PM

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Holy Relics of Lord Buddha Arrive in Leh, Received with Full State Honours

The holy relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Leh today by a special Indian Air Force aircraft. The relics were received with full state honours at the technical Airport in Leh. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was accorded by the Ladakh Police, followed by sacred rituals marking the reception. Following th...

April 29, 2026 8:44 PM

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Joint Operations in Assam Lead to Arrest of ULFA(I) Member, OGWs and Drug Dealers

In Assam, security forces have apprehended one ULFA (I) cadre, ten Over Ground Workers (OGWs), and four drug dealers with links to anti-national elements during a series of joint operations conducted in April 2026. The Indian Army’s Red Shield Gunners, under the aegis of Spear Corps, in coordination...