Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections 2026 announced: Check voting, result dates and other details
The Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in the state. State Election Commissioner Anil Khachi released the detailed programme on Tuesday, setting the stage for a three-phase electoral exercise across rural areas. According to the schedule, voting will take place on May 26, May 28 and May 30 across 3,754 gram panchayats. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into immediate effect in rural regions.
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Rajasthan Royals end Punjab Kings’ unbeaten streak in IPL 2026; Openers, Ferreira, Shubham steal show
Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run in the IPL 2026 came to an end as they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. Batting first, the hosts had a perfect start to the game, with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya setting the tone of the game. Keeper-batter Prabhsimran, who is in remarkable form in the ongoing season, registered yet another half-century, as Punjab were on song.
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Khalistan Tiger Force claims responsibility for railway track blast in Punjab’s Patiala
Khalistan Tiger Force – a Khalistani terrorist organisation – on Tuesday claimed responsibility for railway track blast in Punjab’s Patiala. The organisation claimed the responsibility via a social media post. Jaswinder Multani, currently based in Germany, has claimed responsibility. Earlier in the day, a major blast that took place at a dedicated freight corridor railway track near the Shambhu area in Patiala was an attempted detonation meant to blow up the track, police said on Tuesday.
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When 11-year-old Sara Arjun called Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh’s wife Deepika Padukone an inspiration
An old video clip featuring actress Sara Arjun, known for her roles in Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is currently going viral on social media. In this clip, Sara identifies Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone as her inspirations. At the same time, the Dhurandhar actress also clarified that she does not wish to become like any other actress; instead, she aims to carve out her own distinct identity.
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Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Accused wife Sonam Raghuvanshi gets bail by Shillong court with conditions
A court in Shillong on Tuesday (April 28) granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Notably, Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was hacked to death in May 2025, allegedly by three hitmen in his wife Sonam’s presence.
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‘Batters no longer hold back’: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on the biggest change in modern T20 batting
Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up on the biggest shift in the modern-day T20 batting, stating that the batters don’t hold back now, as compared to the times, they used to respect the first few overs. Modern-day batters have redefined T20 cricket, with scoring rates touching hitting stratosphere.
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TMC candidate Jahangir Khan warns IPS Ajay Pal Sharma: ‘You started game, we will finish it’
Ahead of the second phase of elections in West Bengal, a wave of threats has started in the state. On one hand, Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and Lok Sabha MP from Diamond Harbour, Abhishek Banerjee stated that he will see who comes to his rescue from Delhi after May 4th. Meanwhile, his close associate, Jahangir Khan, the TMC candidate from Falta, on Tuesday openly threatened Uttar Pradesh police officer and Central Observer Ajay Pal Sharma, saying “You started the game, I will finish it.” Furthermore, he even threatened to blow up the CRPF.
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14 killed as plane crashes on outskirts of South Sudan’s capital
A Cessna aircraft crashed on Monday on the outskirts of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot, the country’s civil aviation authority said. Preliminary findings suggest the crash may have been caused by adverse weather conditions, which led to poor visibility.
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Massive dust storm hits Delhi-NCR, gusty winds sweeps national capital, IMD issues alert for thunderstorm
Massive sust storms and high-speed winds swept across the national capital on Monday night amid an ongoing yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain in the city. Light rain brought relief from the sxcorching heat. After a prolonged spell of heatwave-like conditions, weather experts attributed the change to an ongoing cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan, northwest Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. They said the circulation is moving towards the northeast of the country, bringing with it dust and sand from Rajasthan, leading to dust storms in the region.
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Anwar Gargash, UAE President’s advisor, says Iran acts like superpower even without nuclear weapons
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, on Monday stated that Iran is acting like a superpower even without nuclear weapons. He went on to add that the recent Iranian aggression was severe, deliberate, and calculated, reflecting prior planning rather than a momentary escalation. Furthermore, he stressed that its scale and execution confirm that this was not an isolated decision, but a strategic move carried out despite sustained Gulf efforts to de-escalate and avoid confrontation, including a unified position not to facilitate any action against Iran.
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