Assam assembly elections 2026: Full list of candidates as the state heads to high-stakes vote on April 9 | India News

NEW DELHI: The high-voltage campaign for the Assam Assembly elections ended on Tuesday, bringing to a close two weeks of sharp political exchanges, aggressive rhetoric and a barrage of promises.The contest has largely centred around the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Indian National Congress. The BJP’s campaign was dominated by its core plank…

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Assam assembly elections 2026: Identity, power & the battle of ‘Asomiya Jatiyotabad’ | India News

Himanta Biswa Sarma, Atul Bora (left); Gaurav Gogoi, Lurin Jyoti Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi (Right) NEW DELHI: As the people of the “tea state” prepare to elect a new government on April 9, “Asomiya jatiyotabad” (Assamese nationalism) remains a core issue for Assam. For decades, the state has wrestled with anxieties over protecting its cultural and…

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Govt gets 34 major airports to cut landing & parking charges for domestic flights for 3 months | India News

New Delhi: In a bid to provide some reprieve to airlines badly affected by the US-Iran war, the aviation ministry has directed 34 major airports to reduce their landing and parking charges by 25% for three months, for domestic flights. Accordingly, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) on Tuesday issued an order directing the operators…

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Dhurandhar 2: Aditya Dhar praises Mukesh Chhabra after Dhurandhar: The Revenge success; calls him ‘a key force’ behind the film | Hindi Movie News

The success story of Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to grow stronger at the box office, and director Aditya Dhar is taking a moment to acknowledge the people behind the scenes who helped bring the film to life. On April 8, the filmmaker shared a heartfelt note for casting director Mukesh Chhabra, crediting him as one…

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Rupee surges 52 paise to 92.54 against dollar; US-Iran ceasefire, RBI stance lift sentiment

The rupee appreciated 52 paise to close at 92.54 against the US dollar on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran and the Reserve Bank kept policy rates unchanged, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment improved following Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s assurance that recent forex measures do not…

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