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  Maharashtra Council Elections 2026: Congress to back Shiv Sena-UBT candidate Ambadas Danve

  Maharashtra | April 30, 2026 14:58 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray confirmed that party chief Uddhav Thackeray has decided to field Ambadas Danve as the party’s official nominee for the Legislative Council seat.

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  In SC, Assam Police opposes Pawan Khera's bail plea in CM's wife case; he says don't 'humiliate me'

  India | April 30, 2026 13:30 IST

  The Assam Police told the Supreme Court that Congress leader Pawan Khera made the allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife when assembly elections are ongoing. He displayed the photographs of Riniki and showed forged passports, it said.

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  West Bengal records historic turnout, crosses 92 per cent polling in two phases

  April 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The main contest in West Bengal in the 2026 Assembly polls is between the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking to defend its throne for a fourth consecutive term and the resurgent BJP, looking for a historic victory in the state.

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  Matrize Exit Poll predicts clear majority for Congress-led UDF in Kerala in tough fight with LDF

  India | April 29, 2026 22:23 IST

  The Matrize Exit Poll for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 projects a win for the United Democratic Front with 70–75 seats, ahead of the Left Democratic Front at 60–65. The National Democratic Alliance may get 3–5 seats, indicating a UDF edge in a close contest.

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  Kerala Exit Polls 2026 Highlights: Matrize projects UDF 70-75, LDF 60-65

  India | April 29, 2026 22:24 IST

  Kerala Exit Polls 2026 Highlights: Matrize projects UDF ahead with 70–75 seats, LDF at 60–65, and BJP-led NDA at 3–5 in the 140-member Assembly. Voting was held on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4.

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  Gujarat civic polls: AAP expands footprint, wins Narmada district panchayat, other taluka panchayats

  Gujarat | April 29, 2026 11:02 IST

  One of the most striking results came from Dediapada, a tribal region, where the party won all 11 district panchayat seats. Similarly, in Amreli district’s Bagasara taluka, the party won 10 out of 16 seats.

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  'Shots will be fired': Karoline Leavitt's comments go viral after White House shooting

  World | April 26, 2026 16:26 IST

  The shooting incident happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, where US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and other high-ranking officials from his cabinet were present.

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  'Opposing voices being intimidated, attacked': Rahul blames TMC for Cong worker's killing in Asansol

  April 26, 2026 13:12 IST

  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has blamed the ruling TMC for killing of a party worker, Debdeep Chatterjee, West Bengal's Asansol. He alleged that there is a reign of terror in the state and opposing voices are being suppressed.

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  Setback for Pawan Khera as Gauhati High Court denies bail in case by Assam CM's wife

  India | April 24, 2026 14:05 IST

  Congress leader Pawan Khera has received a setback from the Gauhati High Court, which denied his bail in connection with the case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. This comes after his transit bail was rejected by the Supreme Court.

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  Passports shown by Congress leader Pawan Khera against Assam CM's wife are 'fake': MEA sources

  India | April 23, 2026 23:43 IST

  Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam CM, has multiple passports and holds properties in multiple countries, which were not declared by the CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in his election affidavit filed.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: List of all constituencies going to polls in Phase 1 on April 23

  April 22, 2026 19:39 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Key candidates in this phase include leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari (BJP), former Union minister Nisith Pramanik (BJP), state minister Udayan Guha (TMC), Goutam Deb (TMC), and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Congress).

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  BJP approaches EC over Mallikarjun Kharge's remark on PM Modi | 22 April | Speed News

  Originals | April 22, 2026 19:27 IST

  BJP approaches EC over Mallikarjun Kharge's remark on PM Modi. CM Yogi calls Bengal an "industrial graveyard,"targets Mamata Banerjee. HM Amit Shah says Congress won't open its account in Bengal. Indian tanker "Desh Garima" safely reaches Mumbai after Hormuz crossing.

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  Kharge clarifies 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi after uproar; BJP moves Election Commission

  India | April 22, 2026 11:06 IST

  Kharge explained to reporters that his comments were aimed at tax raids and investigations conducted by central agencies such as the CBI, ED, and Income Tax Department, which he claims are being used to intimidate political opponents.

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  BJP files complaint with EC against Kharge's 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi, seeks public apology

  India | April 21, 2026 23:47 IST

  Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of terrorising political parties and people by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition.

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  Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata visit cancelled; Congress blames Mamata govt for 'denial of permission'

  April 21, 2026 23:47 IST

  The cancellation comes amid a high-octane battle for West Bengal, where the Congress is contesting in an alliance with the Left Front, often finding itself at odds with the ruling Trinamool Congress.

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  Coimbatore North Assembly Election 2026: Close contest among BJP, Congress, TVK expected in key seat

  April 21, 2026 10:48 IST

  Coimbatore North, which is also part of the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency, has emerged as a key battleground in the 2026 Assembly elections, with a multi-cornered contest involving major political players.

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  Speed News: PM Modi accuses TMC–Congress of blocking women’s quota bill

  Originals | April 19, 2026 18:24 IST

  PM Modi accuses TMC–Congress of blocking women’s quota bill. Akhilesh Yadav calls setback to women’s quota bill a BJP defeat. UP CM attacks Opposition, invokes Draupadi in quota bill row. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Rahul Gandhi slams BJP-RSS, says 'attacks on Tamil identity won't be tolerated'

  April 18, 2026 14:29 IST

  Rahul Gandhi said Tamil Nadu holds a special place in his heart and that his connection with the state has grown over the years.

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  'Conspiracy to rule forever': Priyanka ups ante against govt as women's quota bill fails LS test

  India | April 18, 2026 13:50 IST

  Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the constitutional amendment bill was brought by the central government to rule forever and weaken India's democratic structure. However, the bill's failure is a 'victory of democracy'.

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  Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni sentenced to life imprisonment in BJP worker murder case in Karnataka

  Karnataka | April 17, 2026 17:41 IST

  A Bengaluru court has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 15 others to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The CBI investigation identified Kulkarni as the main conspirator, linking the crime to political rivalry in Dharwad.