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Police sources revealed that the arrests were made during routine checking, but the recovery points to their involvement in facilitating terror activities. A case has been registered at Panthachowk Police Station, and authorities have launched a detailed investigation.

Srinagar Police bust two terror modules, arrest five OGWs including doctor

A Delhi Court proceeding was abruptly interrupted when a user played obscene pornographic content during a video conferencing session. 

Delhi Court orders investigation after obscene content interrupts online hearing

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: West Bengal votes again today and this phase could be decisive.
With 3.22 crore voters, 142 seats, and Mamata Banerjee’s fourth-term bid facing the BJP’s biggest push yet. Which way will the state swing? Scroll down for LIVE updates

Mamata Banerjee, arrives at the polling station

TMC candidate Firhad Hakim, along with his family, casts his vote

Voter turnout till 3PM reported at 78.68 per cent

Here is the district-wise voter turnout in West Bengal so far

Kolkata mayor and TMC candidate Firhad Hakim casts vote

TMC alleges assault by central forces in Bagda

Bengali actors and Rajya Sabha member Koel Mallick, Jeet and Subhoshree Ganguly and Director Raj Chakroborty cast their votes

BJP's Saikat Sarkar alleges TMC assault on polling agent in Nadia; files complaint

Ink smeared on BJP symbol at Panihati booth, removed using sanitiser

TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh casts her vote

Voter turnout till 1PM 61.11 per cent

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari alleges: 'These are not voters but outsiders'

 Voters in North 24 Parganas allege CM Mamata Banerjee of threatening them. 

Former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Sourav Ganguly, and his wife, Dona Ganguly, cast their vote 

TMC MP Mahua Moitra sarrives at polling booth in e-rickshaw 

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari and CM Mamata Banerjee cast votes at the same polling booth in Bhabanipur

TMC goons who tried to attack me: BJP candidate from Panihati seat, Ratna Debnath

BJP’s button allegedly taped over at a polling booth: BJP candidate Debangshu Panda alleges

West Bengal Election Commissioner says repoll can happen if reports of EVM taping is true

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Voter turnout till 11 am

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP’s Bikash Sardar alleges TMC mob attacked car in Basanti

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP alleges ‘dummy EVM’ used to influence voters in Noapara

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP polling agent attacked in Nadia, alleges assault by TMC workers

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Voters report EVM malfunction at Baranagar booth in Bengal phase 2

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Security tightened in Bengal’s Bhangar as NIA, police monitor sensitive zones

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Mithun Chakraborty queues up to vote, says sought no special treatment

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Mamata tours polling booths, accuses BJP of trying to ‘rig’ Bengal vote

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: WB phase 2 records 18.39% turnout by 9 am

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: RG Kar victim’s father alleges voter intimidation in Panihati

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Mamata alleges poll ‘terrorism,’ says outsiders influencing Bengal vote

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Election Commission reiterates exit poll ban till Bengal voting ends

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: EVM glitch sparks clash in Howrah’s Bally, CRPF detains two | Watch

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates:  Violence, vandalism reported in parts of Bengal during early phase 2 voting

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP candidate Priyanka Tibrewal clashes with poll staff at Kolkata booth

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP’s Ratna Debnath flags possible EVM issue after voting in Panihati

Mahua Moitra says Bengal vote is fight to ‘save democracy’

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: TMC MP Mahua Moitra casts her vote

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: EC transfers Falta poll officer, removes 2 ADM-rank officials ahead of WB phase 2

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: 2,400 CAPF companies deployed across 41,001 booths

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West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Women, jobs, infiltration dominate Bengal poll discourse

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Record turnout in phase 1 raises stakes for final round

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: PM Modi urges record turnout in Bengal phase 2, calls on women and youth

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Bengal phase 2 voting begins, Mamata vs Suvendu battle in spotlight

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: When will results be declared?

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: 41,001 polling stations set up across Bengal

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: BJP eyes Bengal breakthrough, Modi predicts victory

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Mamata Banerjee faces key Bhabanipur battle

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: 1,448 candidates in fray as Bengal battle intensifies

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: West Bengal votes in crucial phase 2 today

West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Elections 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Voter turnout till 3PM reported at 78.68 per cent

The interrogation of drug kingpin Salim Dola following his extradition from Turkey to Mumbai is set to uncover deep-rooted links within a massive global narcotics syndicate. 

From Turkey to Mumbai: Drug Kingpin Salim Dola’s interrogation may expose global syndicate

The Madras High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into an alleged Rs 397 crore loss in a Tamil Nadu transformer tender. The case, flagged by Arappor Iyakkam, points to cartel-like bidding by 34 firms quoting inflated prices.

Madras HC orders CBI probe into Rs 397 Cr transformer tender scam during DMK's Senthil Balaji tenure

Authorities say the ongoing drive is a part of a broader strategy to disrupt not just the supply chain but also the financial backbone of the narcotics trade.

Crackdown intensifies: J&K administration demolishes drug-linked properties in major anti-narcotics drive

US authorities arrested 24-year-old Indian national Atharva Vyas in Texas over a violent assault on a woman and her child. ICE and DHS criticized earlier handling of his case, noting his prior 2023 arrest and later visa revocation amid ongoing immigration policy debates.

Who is 'Indian illegal alien' Atharva Vyas, arrested in US for assaulting mother-daughter duo

PM Modi's visit comes with a busy schedule that includes a major roadshow in Varanasi and the inauguration of the Ganga Expressway later in the day. His visit highlights both the political outreach and development initiatives.

PM Modi visits Kashi Vishwanath temple, inaugurates Ganga Expressway

In a shocking incident in Odisha's Keonjhar, Jitu Munda carried the skeletal remains of his sister to a local bank as ‘proof of death’ to withdraw Rs 20,000.

Systemic failure: Bank’s demand for 'proof of death' leads man to exhume sister

Voting is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with over 3.22 crore eligible voters set to decide the fate of 1,448 candidates in the fray. 

West Bengal heads into final phase of high-stakes assembly polls; Mamata Banerjee among over 1,000 candidates in fray

The Indian government debunked fuel hike rumours following the West Bengal elections, despite global crude price surges. Officials confirmed adequate supplies and urged citizens to avoid panic buying at stations.

No fuel hike post assembly election, govt debunks speculations. Details inside

The Bihar government mandated starting educational programmes with Vande Mataram and ending with the state song. The directive sparked political debate over nationalism, mandatory protocols, and traditional school practices.

Bihar govt makes Vande Mataram mandatory before any programme for all educational institutions

ATF prices have recently crossed the Rs 2 lakh per kilolitre mark, tracking the surge in global crude oil triggered by tensions in West Asia.

Indian airlines flag shutdown risk as jet fuel prices surge, seek urgent support

National Conference (NC) claims new RTI data exposes 'hidden support' from the PDP that led to BJP's victory in Jammu & Kashmir. Read the latest on the growing political row and what the RTI reveals about the PDP-BJP connection.

NC claims RTI exposes “PDP hidden support” behind BJP’s J&K victory

Rajya Sabha Chairman has given his decision regarding Raghav Chada’s “merger” with the BJP. The move brings attention to the legal framework of defection laws in India. 

Raghav Chadha’s switch to BJP tests anti-defection laws of India

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 will be held on April 29 across 142 seats, with key battles in Bhabanipur, Kolkata Port, and Barrackpore. Mamata Banerjee and BJP face off in crucial constituencies as voter turnout and urban seats shape the high-stakes political contest.

From Mamata Banerjee to RG Kar victim's mother Ratna Debnath: Key seats to look for in Phase 2 of West Bengal Elections

Initially, Salim Dola was actively involved in the smuggling of gutkha (tobacco) across Mumbai and Delhi. Later, he shifted his journey into the drug trade and started trafficking marijuana (ganja).

Who is Salim Dola? Dawood Ibrahim's close associate & drug kingpin deported to India from Turkey

A major terror strike on New Delhi has just been prevented. Security agencies have reportedly uncovered a cross-border weapons network allegedly linked to handlers in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Who was involved, and how close was the plot? Scroll down to find out.

Terror plot targeting Delhi foiled; cross-border syndicate involving Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal under probe

Amid West Asia tensions, LPG prices may be revised on May 1 after recent hikes. The government has tightened booking rules, introduced OTP-based delivery checks, and mandated Aadhaar eKYC for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana users to ensure subsidy benefits.

LPG rule changes: Price hike likely from May 1? New booking and eKYC rules kick in: All you need to know

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns against double standards on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet, stresses action on cross-border terror.

‘No place for double standards’: Rajnath Singh gives stern warning on terror, hails Op Sindoor at SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan

A man allegedly attacked two security guards in Mira Road after asking them to recite the Kalma. Police arrested the accused within 90 minutes. Devendra Fadnavis said the case points to self-radicalisation; ATS is probing.

Man stabs security guards in Mumbai after asking them to recite 'Kalma'; Maharashtra CM calls it case of 'self-radicalisation'

Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old India-born cybersecurity expert, has made history as the first South Asian to run for Mayor of Washington DC, campaigning on “fixing the basics” and infrastructure.

Rini Sampath: India-born woman becomes 1st South Asian to run for Washington DC mayoral election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Sikkim, is set to launch a Rs 4,000 crore development package with roads, bridges, universities and urban projects. On Tuesday, after arriving in Sikkim, he shared pictures of himself playing football with youngsters in Gangtok.

PM Modi plays friendly football game with young footballers in Gangtok during Sikkim visit | In Pics

India is discussing the future of Chabahar Port with Iran and the US after sanctions waiver expiry. MEA says talks continue despite tensions. The port is strategic for trade via the International North-South Transport Corridor and regional connectivity.

West Asia war clouds Chabahar port talks: India holding discussion with both US and Iran

A 24-year-old delivery agent was allegedly murdered in Gurugram by two men over an illicit relationship. The accused strangled him, hid the body in a trunk, and fled. Police later arrested both suspects, while the victim’s wife is also being questioned.

Gurugram murder: Delivery agent killed by wife's lover, body stuffed in trunk; 2 arrested

India becomes one of the world’s top five military spenders: With defence spending hitting $92.1 billion after Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, India’s security priorities have clearly shifted.

How much did Pakistan, Europe and the US spend? Scroll down to find out.

India overtakes major powers to become one of top 5 global military spenders; what about Pakistan?

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Srinagar Police bust two terror modules, arrest five OGWs including doctor

Delhi Court orders investigation after obscene content interrupts online hearing

West Bengal Elections HIGHLIGHTS: Voter turnout till 3PM reported at 78.68%

Drug Kingpin Salim Dola’s interrogation may expose global syndicate

Madras HC orders CBI probe into Rs 397 Cr tender scam under DMK's Senthil Balaji

J&K admin demolishes drug-linked properties in major anti-narcotics drive

Who is 'Indian illegal alien' Atharva Vyas, arrested in US for assaulting two

PM Modi visits Kashi Vishwanath temple, inaugurates Ganga Expressway

Systemic failure: Bank’s demand for 'proof of death' leads man to exhume sister

West Bengal heads to final phase of polls; CM Mamata among over 1,400 in fray

No fuel hike post assembly election, govt debunks speculations. Details inside

Bihar: Vande Mataram mandatory before any programme for all edu institutions

Indian airlines flag shutdown risk as jet fuel prices surge, seek urgent support

NC claims RTI exposes “PDP hidden support” behind BJP’s J&K victory

Raghav Chadha’s switch to BJP tests anti-defection laws of India

Key seats to look for in Phase 2 of West Bengal Elections 2026

Who is Salim Dola? Dawood's close associate & drug kingpin deported to India

Delhi terror plot foiled; cross-border syndicate involving Pak under probe

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Rajnath Singh gives stern warning on terror, hails Op Sindoor at SCO Summit

Mumbai man stabs guards after asking them to recite Kalma

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India overtakes major powers to become one of top 5 global military spenders