- BJP is the ‘A team’ of Kerala, says Modi at campaign meet
Positioning the BJP-led NDA as a decisive alternative, the Prime Minister said that an NDA government would advance the vision of a “Viksit Kerala” - Promises delivered and undelivered during 5 years of DMK government
The govt. introduced schemes that did not figure in its manifesto, even while delivering key assurances such as Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam and free bus travel; but it has not formulated the Higher Education policy, set up Kalaignar Canteens or created special courts for corruption cases - 31 arrested for Ram Navami clashes in Bengal district
Police say 31 people have been arrested and 21 injured in the clashes; prohibitory orders have been imposed - People must protest against attack on Iran, India’s foreign policy: N. Ram
Mr. Ram said that the BJP government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted a “shameful policy” after the “treacherous” attack on Iran by the United States and Israel - Curb unauthorised expenditure on projects, Railways directs officials
The Railway Board racks the whip after audit reports pointed to huge unsanctioned expenditure in the last 5 years - I am the candidate in all 294 seats in Bengal polls: Mamata
The Trinamool Congress chairperson urges the electorate to have faith in her; “forget who is your candidate, I am the candidate everywhere” - Maoist campaign saw continuity across regimes, sharper push recently: Former MHA official
He said that the years 2006-2009 were the most difficult, and the gradual gains made over the years found a resolute push in the past two-years when Home Minister Amit Shah set a deadline of March 31, 2026, to eradicate Left Wing Extremism from the country - Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work
From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed not to start new works as MGNREGA has been discontinued, though there are no such formal orders - T.N. Assembly election: Thirumavalavan to enter the fray in Kattumannarkovil
Party sources say though the decision came as a surprise, many felt that his presence in the Assembly and his contribution to Tamil Nadu’s political discourse will become important after the current Assembly election - Global acceptance of Pakistan a failure of Indian foreign policy: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader says Pakistan’s improving global standing reflects failures in India’s diplomatic engagement - Mann ki Baat: Challenging times, says PM on West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Modi also talked about India’s various cricketing achievements in the recent past, and a number of initiatives being taken up across the country towards nation-building - In manifesto, DMK promises homemakers ₹8,000 coupon for buying home appliances of choice
Illatharasi scheme will allow homemakers to buy or replace household appliances. It will be the “heroine” of the 2026 election, says DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The manifesto also proposes to extend the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme up to Class 8 - WTO’s fisheries pact: India for 25 year transition period, stronger disciplines on distant-water industrial fishing
The Commerce Ministry said that fisheries subsidies were one of the key agenda items discussed by trade Ministers at the World Trade Organisation’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) held from March 26–29 in Yaounde, Cameroon - Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowns in sea
He was 43, and left behind his 13-year-old son and actor-wife Priyanka Sarkar - T.N. Assembly election: Virugambakkam, a fast-developing locality that reels under multiple civic issues
Hailing from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, the residents of Virugambakkam constituency demand that pattas be issued to people living on government poramboke land in a few areas; they also demand that a public library be built
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