Evening news wrap: Raghav Chadha removed as AAP’s dy leader in RS; Iran assures ‘Indian friends’ over Hormuz | India News

Quick catch-up for today: AAP removes Raghav Chadha as party’s deputy leader Rajya Sabha, in his place Ashok Mittal has been appointed. India’s defence exports jump 62.66% to record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26 Iran reassured India on Hormuz, saying “Indian friends don’t need to worry” the situation is under control amid tensions. SC issued…

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Assam polls: Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress manifesto, focus on governance, identity | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday unveiled the party’s manifesto for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, outlining commitments across 11 key sectors including governance, identity and healthcare.The manifesto was released at an election rally in the presence of Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and other senior party leaders, reported PTIAccording to the party,…

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‘Bengal welcomes tourists with open arms’: TMC jibes at Amit Shah with fish, meat menu ahead of 15-day visit | India News

NEW DELHI: Days after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party would restrict Bengali food habits, including fish and meat, if it comes to power, the Trinamool Congress on Thursday sharpened its attack against Union home minister Amit Shah ahead of his 15-day visit to the poll-bound state.In a social…

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Puducherry assembly elections: A Johnkumar and V Vaithilingam among dynasty candidates in fray | India News

Congress’ V Vaithilingam; BJP’s A Johnkumar; DMK’s Vignesh Kannan NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections will see several candidates with strong political family backgrounds contesting across various constituencies. Puducherry assembly polls 2026 A total of 291 candidates are in the fray for the April 9 elections. Polling is held to elect 30 members of…

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‘Remember standing on those grounds’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla recalls Moon journey, hails Artemis II launch | India News

NEW DELHI: Shubhanshu Shukla hailed the Artemis II launch on Thursday which sent 4 astronauts around the Moon, while recalling his humbling experience of “standing on those very grounds for the first time”.“I remember standing on those very grounds for the first time, feeling humbled by what it represents. It is the same ground from…

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‘BJP’s plan to get Bengal polls cancelled, impose President’s rule’: Mamata Banerjee on Malda judicial officers hostage row | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of conspiring to get the state assembly elections cancelled and get President’s rule imposed after seven juducial officers were taken hostage in Malda by the villagers. She slammed the Election Commission for failing to control the law and order in the…

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Tamil Nadu polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni; Vijay from Trichy East | India News

Udhayanidhi Stalin; Vijay (File photos) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s election race picked up pace on Thursday as Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin filed his nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, while actor-politician Vijay also entered the fray from Trichy East.Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, filed his nomination as the DMK candidate and held a roadshow…

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Use of recycled plastic in packaging made mandatory, new rules to boost circularity | India News

NEW DELHI: Centre has notified amendments to Plastic Waste Management Rules, making it mandatory for producers, importers and brand owners to use recycled plastic in packaging and carry a label and marking indicating the use of recycled content.The new rules, notified by the environment ministry on Tuesday, have provisions for stricter compliance, making the system…

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‘Minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea’: Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi reveals key Operation Sindoor moment | India News

NEW DELHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Thursday the Indian Navy was just minutes away from launching strikes on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor, when Pakistan requested a halt to kinetic actions. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony, Admiral Tripathi said, “Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and…

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FCRA bill not taken up amid oppn protests | India News

NEW DELHI: Opposition protests against the bill to amend the foreign contribution regulation law rocked Parliament on Wednesday, forcing adjournment of proceedings in Lok Sabha amid allegations that the BJP was trying to control independent NGOs.Opposition MPs also held a protest in the Parliament complex. As LS was convened, opposition members started raising slogans against…

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