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The Statesman Kolkata
Kanimozhi targets EPS and Modi, says both ‘aligned against Tamil Nadu’
Both AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi may project an image of being fearless, but the truth is that the former is afraid of his “Delhimasters,” while the latter is beholden to the United States of America, DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, MP, said on Monday.
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April 07, 2026
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Can BJP break LDF-UDF stranglehold in Kerala?
In the 9 April assembly elections, the BJP is making a concerted attempt to shatter the longstanding duopoly of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala by focusing on strengthening its base in key areas like Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad, Kasargod and Thrissur.
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April 07, 2026
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Abhishek flags remarks by CPI-M leader on transfer of votes to BJP
Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of the Trinamul Congress (TMC), on Monday said there had been a “delayed realisation” on part of Asok Bhattacharya, the former mayor of Siliguri, expressing satisfaction over the veteran CPI-M leader’s recent remarks against the transfer of Left votes to the BJP.
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April 07, 2026
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Water supply and irrigation works worth ₹1,000 crore underway in Una: Agnihotri
While reviewing the developmental schemes of the Jal Shakti Department in Una district on Sunday evening, HP Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri directed officials to expedite ongoing projects so that the public can benefit from water supply and irrigation facilities in a time-bound manner.
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April 07, 2026
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Vijay Singh stays at Tata Trust after Srinivasan exit
Former Defence Secretary Vijay Singh has reportedly refused to resign as a trustee of the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution (BHJTNCI), which is a key Tata Trust after his co-trustee Venu Srinivasan, who held a position on its board, stepped down on Saturday, sources said.
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April 07, 2026
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Jairam Ramesh calls Nakhaunga na khane dungaajumla as apex court orders CBI probe
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday sharpened his attack on the government, alleging that the slogan Na khaunga na khane dunga had turned out to be a “complete hoax,” as he pointed to the Supreme Court of India’s directive to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch a preliminary inquiry into contracts allegedly awarded to relatives of the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister.
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April 07, 2026
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IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi killed in Israeli strike in another decapitation strike
The chief of intelligence in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike, marking the death of yet another highly important official in the Iranian leadership, amid the ongoing wave of decapitation strikes undertaken by Tel Aviv to cripple the Islamic Republic's command structure.
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April 07, 2026
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Voter list for first phase of polls frozen, no clarity on tribunal access
The voter list for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 will be frozen at midnight on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal announced, making it clear that any inclusion of names following tribunal orders after the deadline will not entitle those individuals to vote in the first phase.
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April 07, 2026
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Son steps aside, DMK leader and TN Minister R Gandhi back in poll race
In a significant development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Vinoth Gandhi, son of Tamil Nadu Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi, has withdrawn from contesting the Ranipet constituency in the 23 April Assembly elections, paving the way for his father to enter the poll race.
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April 07, 2026
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Kharg Island Stratagem
Geographical isolation and disproportionate economic dependence on Khargisland for the Iranians makes it a highly exposed nodeforthe Ayatollah regime in Tehran. Khargisland also has a proven wartime vulnerability, as it was repeatedly attacked by the Iraqi forces in the decade long Iran-Iraqwar. This underlying vulnerability has afforded the clearly desperate American President, Donald Trump, a chance to threaten attacking Khargisland as a decisive move
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April 07, 2026
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Israel hits Iranian petrochemical plant in massive gas field as Trump deadline approaches
Israel struck a key petrochemical plant at Iran's massive South Pars natural gas field and killed two paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commanders on Monday, potentially challenging a new 45-day ceasefire proposal for Tehran and the United States as President Donald Trump's ultimatum looms within hours.
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April 07, 2026
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Rahul promises full statehood, ₹4,000 unemployment allowance and ₹20 lakh insurance cover
Launching a broadside against the AINRCled by Chief Minister N Rangasamy and its ally, the BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday described the coalition government in Puducherry as one imposed by Delhi and pledged to grant full statehood to the Union Territory so that the people have a government of their own.
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April 07, 2026
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Suvendu writes to CEC alleging police surveillance at Bhawanipore
Alleging interference in his election campaign in the high-profile Bhawanipore Assembly constituency, BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari has written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the state police of acting as a “surveillance arm’ of the ruling Trinamul Congress.
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April 07, 2026
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City's trade hub sees spike in poll merchandise sale
The setting Sun over parts of Burrabazar is going down bringing joy and content for flag vendor Raju Singh. The political season has brought for him days of handsome daily income after months of only satisfactory or even poor earnings.
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April 07, 2026
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Man crashes into Delhi Assembly high-security zone, under scanner for mental instability
In a major security breach, a 40-year-old man, said to be mentally unstable, on Monday afternoon forcibly entered the high-security complex of the Delhi Assembly by crashing through the main iron gate and boom barrier in his SUV bearing UP number plate.
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April 07, 2026
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Tamil Nadu custodial death: Nine policemen get death penalty in verdict
It was a spine-chilling and horrific brutal torture resulting in the ghastly custody death of a father-son duo which sent shock waves across the country and nearly six years after the incident, a trial court in Madurai on Monday found guilty all the 9 police personnel accused of the crime and convicted them.
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April 07, 2026
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Nine killed, several injured as heavy rains batter eastern Afghanistan
Atleast nine people were killed and nine others injured after the roofs of several houses collapsed in Eastern Afghanistan following heavy rains and floods that swept across several parts of the country, local media reported on Monday.
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April 07, 2026
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City Police to identify ‘most notorious trouble mongers’
In a fresh move aimed at ensuring free, fair and peaceful elections, the Kolkata Police have initiated a process to identify potential disruptors across the city.
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April 07, 2026
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B’desh foreign minister arrives on Tuesday to mend ties
With India and Bangladesh seeking to reset ties after a strain of nearly one and half years, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is arriving in New Delhi on Tuesday on a crucial visit to meet top Indian ministers and chalk out the roadmap for normalising relations between the two South Asian neighbours.
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April 07, 2026
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Rajya Sabha: 19 MPs take oath; Nitish's oath-taking on 10 April
Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday administered oath to 19 newly elected and reelected members, including RPI(A) leader Ramdas Athawale and veteran leader Sharad Pawar, founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (currently NCP-SP) and a multiple-term Member of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
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April 07, 2026
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BJP worker lives for the nation and society: CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the spirit of living for society and the nation has been ingrained in BJP workers since the days of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
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April 07, 2026
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Modi flags political violence in Bengal, highlights BJP’s growth on foundation day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed party workers virtually on the occasion of the BJP Foundation Day on Monday, sharply criticising past Congress rule while highlighting the rise and expansion of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) across the country.
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April 07, 2026
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‘Current year likely to be more challenging...’: Nirmala Sitharaman
Amid the ongoing West Asia crisis that has led to global meltdown, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces both external and internal challenges as it works toward the goal of a “Viksit Bharat”.
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April 07, 2026
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CM slams Centre over silence on Pak threat
With the campaign forthe 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections gathering momentum, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday sharpened her attack on the Centre and the BJP, alleging threats to both national security and electoral integrity while addressing rallies in Nadia district.
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April 07, 2026
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In-form RR look to extend strong start against MI
Riding on early-season momentum, Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their strong start when they take on five-time title holders Mumbai Indians in a league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium here on Tuesday.
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April 07, 2026
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Market gains over 1 pc, Nifty closes near 23,000 mark
Indian stock market on Monday ended with a gain of more than 1 per cent in a volatile session, extending their gains for the third straight day.
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April 07, 2026
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UP: Two killed, five injured in bus-tractor collision in Badaun
A tragic road accident occurred in the Mujariya police station area on the Delhi Highway, near RK Public School, where a bus carrying wedding guests collided with a tractor.
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April 07, 2026
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Champions League quarterfinals: PSG-Liverpool and Real Madrid-Bayern Munich are the marquee matches
Football at its very best.
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April 07, 2026
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SUCIleader fights corruption, politics based on religion
Anupam Pani, the SUCI (C) party's nominated candidate, is contesting the election to strengthen the movement against the politics centred on corruption and religion from Sagar Assembly constituency.
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April 07, 2026
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Recycled mandate gives India’s ‘Circular Economy’ a decisive push
India’s transition towards a circular economy has received a significant boost, with the government notifying final guidelines mandating the use of 40 per cent recycled content in food-grade PET packaging from 1 April 2026-27.
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