Puducherry records 17.41 per cent voter turnout in early hours of polling

April 9, 2026 12:50 PM

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Puducherry records 17.41 per cent voter turnout in early hours of polling

Voting for all 30 Assembly constituencies in Puducherry commenced this morning. According to the Election Commission’s update at 9 a.m., the Union Territory recorded an overall voter turnout of 17.41 per cent.    Among the districts, Puducherry registered a turnout of 17.37 per cent, while Karaikal ...

Kerala records 16% voter turnout in first two hours of polling

April 9, 2026 12:06 PM

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Kerala records 16% voter turnout in first two hours of polling

Polling in Kerala has recorded 16 percent voter turnout in the first two hours. Polling is continuing smoothly across all 140 constituencies in the state, with only minor issues reported from a few isolated locations.   Long queues were seen at many polling booths. Senior leaders, including Chief Mi...

US President Donald Trump criticises NATO for not supporting US in Iran conflict
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

April 9, 2026 12:04 PM

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US President Donald Trump criticises NATO for not supporting US in Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump has again attacked NATO for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the White House. In a post shared to Truth Social after the meeting, President Trump said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation wa...

Nation observes Shaurya Diwas, honours CRPF valour at Sardar Post

April 9, 2026 11:54 AM

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Nation observes Shaurya Diwas, honours CRPF valour at Sardar Post

The nation is remembering the valour and supreme sacrifice of security forces today as Shaurya Diwas is being observed at Sardar Post in the border district of Kutch in Gujarat. The day commemorates the extraordinary bravery displayed by CRPF personnel during the 1965 India-Pakistan conflict.   Shau...

Greece to ban social media access for children under 15 years from next year

April 9, 2026 11:52 AM

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Greece to ban social media access for children under 15 years from next year

Greece has announced to ban access to social media for those under the age of 15, from January of next year, citing concerns over mental health and the addictive design of online platforms.   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the move was aimed at tackling rising anxiety and sleep problems amo...

Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to CRPF martyrs on Valour Day

April 9, 2026 11:50 AM

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Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to CRPF martyrs on Valour Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has offered tributes to the martyrs of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on CRPF Valour Day. In a social media post, the Home Minister said that on this day in 1965, the fearless warriors of CRPF stood like an unbreakable wall at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, ...

PM Modi urges voters in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry to vote in large numbers

April 9, 2026 11:42 AM

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PM Modi urges voters in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry to vote in large numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to voters of Assam, Keralam and Puducherry to exercise their franchise in large numbers. In a series of social media posts, Mr Modi appealed to the people of Assam to exercise their franchise in large numbers.   The Prime Minister expressed hope that th...

Gujarat Titans defeat Delhi Capitals by one run in IPL match

April 9, 2026 11:37 AM

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Gujarat Titans defeat Delhi Capitals by one run in IPL match

In IPL Cricket, Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by just one run at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi last night. Chasing a target of 210 runs, Delhi Capitals made 209 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the stipulated twenty overs.    For Delhi Capitals, K L Rahul with 92 was the top scorer. Fo...