Urine drug test of drivers conducted as part of ‘Nasha-Mukt’ J&K campaign

Urine drug test of drivers conducted as part of 'Nasha-Mukt' J&K campaign

Kulgam: Members of Qaimoh trade union in Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir held a rally as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ campaign. (Press Trust photo) SRINAGAR: The J&K police on Wednesday conducted rapid urine drug tests on drivers plying on the national highway in Kulgam district, organized an anti-drug rally at Avanti Pora … Read more

Voter turnout in West Bengal’s second phase hits record 91.66%, sporadic violence reported in various districts

Voter turnout in West Bengal's second phase hits record 91.66%, sporadic violence reported in various districts

NEW DELHI: West Bengal recorded a very high voter turnout of over 91 per cent on Wednesday and there were reports of sporadic violence during the second phase of assembly elections.According to the Election Commission, the state’s total turnout in both phases hit a record 92.47 per cent, the highest level since independence. The turnout … Read more

Exit polls 2026: Bengal cliffhanger, Kerala Congress; status quo in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry – Predictions Decoded

Exit polls 2026: Bengal cliffhanger, Kerala Congress; status quo in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry - Predictions Decoded

New Delhi: West Bengal may be on the cusp of a ‘Bolibottom’, with exit polls predicting a hung rally that could mark the end of Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule in the state. Most exit polls predicted a close race between the ruling Trinamool party congress (TMC) and bjp In West Bengal.If one pollster is to … Read more

Tamil Nadu exit polls 2026: Kejriwal’s breakthrough or Prashant Kishor’s ‘scary’ moment – what will it be for Vijay?

Tamil Nadu exit polls 2026: Kejriwal's breakthrough or Prashant Kishor's 'scary' moment - what will it be for Vijay?

New Delhi: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) exit poll projections raise one of the most interesting questions of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections: Vijay On the cusp of a breakthrough like Delhi’s Arvind Kejriwal, or he will end up with an “arsh se farsh par” like Prashant Kishor’s Bihar experiment.The answer, at least today, depends on … Read more

‘Judicial restraint required’: VHP slams Allahabad High Court for remarks in madrassa case

'Judicial restraint required': VHP slams Allahabad High Court for remarks in madrassa case

New Delhi: Vishwa Hindu Parish Criticizing the remarks of the Allahabad High Court judge in a madrassa-related case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said the remarks were “factually wrong” and risked “causing disharmony” while insisting that “judicial restraint is essential to maintain balance in the system.”This reaction was based on the observation of Justice Atul … Read more

Bengal exit polls 2026: BJP expected to replace Mamata Banerjee; TMC stares at setback

Bengal exit polls 2026: BJP expected to replace Mamata Banerjee; TMC stares at setback

Exit polls predict big win for Bangladesh NEW DELHI: Exit polls for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections on Wednesday suggested that the election will be a dramatic contest, with most pollsters expecting the BJP (bjp) has an advantage over the current Trinamool Congress (TMC) in status.According to People’s Pulse, the TMC is likely to … Read more

Puducherry exit polls 2026: NDA likely to remain in power; Congress, TVK lag in siled fight

Puducherry exit polls 2026: NDA likely to remain in power; Congress, TVK lag in siled fight

The 2026 Assembly elections in Puducherry have become a closely watched contest, with a high voter turnout of 89.83%, several tight contests and the entry of new political forces. The main battle remains between the ruling National Democratic Alliance, jointly led by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the opposition alliance … Read more

Assam exit polls 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP expected to retain government with strong lead

Assam exit polls 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP expected to retain government with strong lead

Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sarma (file photo) NEW DELHI: Exit polls in the high-stakes Assam battle released on Wednesday night showed a clear majority for the incumbent government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with a majority of pollsters backing the BJP for a third consecutive term in the tea-producing state.The figures sideline the Congress, … Read more

Emerging female athletes: Under-29 10K category reflects talent and ambition

Emerging female athletes: Under-29 10K category reflects talent and ambition

Shakuntala Devi finished first with a chip time of 42:31, and Neha finished second with a chip time of 44:22. New Delhi: The Thames Internet Half Marathon has attracted strong participation from female athletes, with the under-29 10km category emphasizing speed, determination and emerging talent.Shakuntala Devi, 22, took first place with a chip time of … Read more

Evening News Coverage: Exit polls in 4 states, 1 UT today; Trump issues new warning about Iran and more

Evening News Coverage: Exit polls in 4 states, 1 UT today; Trump issues new warning about Iran and more

Voters in four states and one Union Territory are currently awaiting exit poll results. The second phase of West Bengal polling is held today in 142 constituencies. Trump again criticized Iran’s approach to ongoing negotiations while repeating his warning that he was “no longer Mr. Nice Guy.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ganga Expressway, … Read more