Assembly elections in West Bengal are just a few weeks away, and that calls for a deep dive into the state’s political landscape, which has undergone a major transformation over the past elections. Data from the Election Commission of India for the 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections show how voter support and seat distribution have shifted among major parties, reshaping the state’s electoral competition.
A 45-year-old woman allegedly smothered her 13-year-old daughter before taking her own life at their residence in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area on Tuesday, police said. The deceased have been identified as Suvarna, a homemaker, and her daughter Tarunya.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated that a second round of talks with Iran could be held in Islamabad “over the next two days,” according to US media reports. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran set to expire on April 22, raising fears of a renewed escalation if negotiations fail to move forward.
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