April 8, 2026 7:05 AM

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ECI clarifies no change in polling agent seating guidelines

The Election Commission has clarified that no new guideline has been issued regarding the seating arrangement of polling agents for the upcoming Assembly Elections 2026. The Commission has taken note of certain messages being circulated by a section of the media claiming that polling agents of diffe...

April 8, 2026 7:22 AM

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TRAI issues Draft Telecom Consumer Protection Regulation 2026

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Draft Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulation, 2026. TRAI said that it had earlier issued the Telecom Consumer Protection (twelfth Amendment) Regulation, 2024 wherein the Authority mandated that every telecom ser...

April 8, 2026 6:09 AM

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Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint through which a fifth of the global oil passes. The 15-nation UN Security Council voted on the resolution proposed by Bahrain, which got 11 votes in favour, two against and tw...

April 8, 2026 1:23 AM

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Pope Leo XIV criticises President Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization

Pope Leo XIV said today that US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization was “truly unacceptable” and said any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law. He was referring to Trump's threat that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet hi...

April 7, 2026 10:14 PM

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Congress releases manifesto for 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections

The Indian National Congress today formally released its manifesto for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. At a press conference in Kolkata, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled the document, saying it reflects the vision and pace of development for the state.   Among the key promises...