Puducherry Assembly elections date announcement: Voting to be held in single phase on April 9; result on May 4
The Election Commission on Saturday, March 15, announced the schedule for the Puducherry assembly elections, setting the stage for the crucial state poll. According to the poll body, the elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, result to be announced on May 4.
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Karnataka Assembly bypolls 2026: Bagalkot, Davanagere South seats to vote on April 9, results on May 4
The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly bypolls 2026, with voting set to take place in two constituencies, Bagalkot and Davanagere South. Polling will be held on April 9, while the counting of votes and declaration of results will take place on May 4.
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Party-wise vote share trends in West Bengal Assembly elections and what they mean for TMC and BJP
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.
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‘Another act of aggression’: India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan
India hit out at Pakistan’s recent air strikes inside Afghanistan, calling them an “act of aggression” that led to civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. The response came after reports that the strikes killed at least 16 civilians and injured 15 others.
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Kuldeep Yadav gets married to girlfriend Vanshika Singh in Mussoorie, Chahal shares pics
India cricketer Kuldeep Yadav got married today to his longtime girlfriend and fiance, Vanshika Singh, in a grand, lavish ceremony in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The wedding was orginally slated to happen in November 2025 but had to be postponed due to Kuldeep’s international commitments.
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Consumers with piped gas connections won’t get LPG cylinder as Centre amends key rule | Details
Keeping in view the global disruption in gas and oil shipping due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Centre has amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order to prohibit domestic LPG connections and refills for households that already have a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection.
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Iran rejects US’ Mojtaba Khamenei is ‘disfigured’ claim, says ‘no issues with new Supreme Leader’
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed speculation about the health of the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying there are no problems with his condition, reports say. The clarification came after reports and comments from a senior US official earlier this week suggested the Iranian leader might have been injured or in poor health. Iranian officials have now rejected those claims, insisting the Supreme Leader is fine.
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Aamir Khan film that is still undefeatable at box office; Dhurandhar, Pushpa 2 and Jawan had to bend the knee
Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, has not only entertained audiences through his films but has also redefined the very essence of acting and storytelling. Over the past several decades, he has delivered films that, while becoming box-office hits, have also compelled society to pause and reflect on pertinent issues. On Saturday, March 14, the actor is celebrating his 61st birthday, prompting fans and celebrities alike to pour in their wishes and congratulations.
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Meta removes end-to-end encryption from Instagram messaging: What it means for users?
Instagram, a popular video and photo-sharing platform, has announced that it is pulling the plug on its end-to-end encrypted messaging feature. The update will roll out on May 8, 2026, and you will not be able to use encrypted chats on the app. Meta confirmed the news in a recent blog post, saying those extra-private conversations are going away.
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Jasprit Bumrah is Usman Tariq of fast bowlers: Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed makes bizarre comparison
Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed sparked a massive debate today, calling Jasprit Bumrah ‘the Usman Tariq of fast bowlers’. He was the joint-leading wicket-taker of the recently T20 World Cup during India’s triump, accounting for 14 wickets, the same as Varun Chakaravarthy. Comparing Bumrah to Tariq is unusual as the latter finished with only 10 wickets to his name in five innings.
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