Global Tensions: PM Modi Calls for Peaceful Solutions Amid International Conflicts

PTI, April 16, 2026, New Delhi : The world is going through a "very tense" situation impacting all nations, Prime Minister Narendr...

Women Reservation Act, 2023 Comes into Force via Notification

PTI, New Delhi, Apr 16, 2026 :  The Women Reservation Act, 2023, which gave 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into force on T...

Google blocks over 483 mn bad ads, suspends 1.7 mn accounts in India in 2025

PTI, Apr 16, 2026, New Delhi  :  Tech giant Google blocked or removed 483.7 million policy-violating advertisements and suspended 1.7 milli...

TMC BJP welcome SC allowing voters cleared by tribunals to exercise their franchise

PTI, Kolkata, Apr 16, 2026 :  The ruling All India Trinamool Congress and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday welcomed the Supre...

Nepal court orders release of ex-minister Khadka in money laundering case

PTI, Kathmandu, Apr 16, 2026 :  Nepal 's Supreme Court of Nepal on Thursday ordered the release of former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka...

LPG supply in Sikkim stable, backlog limited to 1.46 days: Govt

PTI, Gangtok, Apr 16, 2026 :  The supply and distribution of LPG cylinders in Sikkim remain steady, with the backlog restricted to about 1....

Supreme Court Directs Issuance of Supplementary Electoral Roll in West Bengal to include voters whose appeals allowed

PTI, New Delhi, Apr 16, 2026 :  The Supreme Court of India has directed the Election Commission of India (EC) to issue a supplementary rev...

Report Highlights Criminal Cases and Wealth Among Candidates in Bengal Phase I Polls

Bengal phase I polls: 23 pc candidates face criminal cases, 21 pc are crorepatis PTI,  New Delhi, Apr 16 , 2026 : Nearly one in four candid...

No Issues Expected in Implementing Supreme Court Order on Voter Enrolment

No hurdle in implementing SC order on voter enrolment PTI, Kolkata, Apr 16, 2026 :  West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar A...

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging transfer of officers by EC in poll-bound West Bengal

Assembly elections in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29 and votes will be counted on May 4. PTI, New Delhi, Apr 16, ...

Woman booked for making 4-year-old boy drink acid in Hyderabad

Accused bore a grudge after her in-laws were taking more care and giving more attention to her co-sister's son than her son, say Hyderab...

Jharkhand: Man kills sister's eve-teaser with axe, arrested

Police claimed he confessed to the crime, stating that the deceased used to regularly eve-tease his sister. PTI, Chaibasa, Apr 16, 2026 : A ...

If Chankaya was alive, he would’ve been startled by your political shrewdness: Priyanka to Shah

'On the one hand there is this big talk of women’s reservation, and on the other hand, the rights of OBCs are being taken away,' she...

Amit Shah Skips Darjeeling Rally Amid Weather Disruption; Gangarampur Campaign Sees Low Turnout

MP, April 16, 2026, Darjeeling/Balurghat: BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah was unable to attend his scheduled rally in Darjeelin...

Split in Greater Cooch Behar Organisation as Leaders Extend Support to TMC Ahead of Polls

MP, , April 16, 2026, Cooch Behar: A group of leaders of the Greater Cooch Behar People’s Association on Wednesday announced their support f...

TMC Alleges MCC Violation Over Distribution of Financial Assurance Cards by BJP

MP, April 16, 2026, Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has alleged that the BJP violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), accusing Smriti...

Supreme Court Allows Objections in West Bengal Dearness Allowance Case; Next Hearing on May 6

MP, April 16, 2026, Kolkata: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed parties in the West Bengal dearness allowance (DA) case to file objectio...

ED attaches Rs 159 cr more in Bengal coal case

MP, 16 Apr 2026, Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached fresh assets worth Rs 159 crore in its ongoing ...

Kalimpong Administration Conducts Inspection of Sensitive Polling Booths Ahead of Elections

KalimNews, Kalimpong, April 16, 2026: In a coordinated effort to ensure peaceful and fair elections, the District Magistrate of Kalimpong, K...

Clashes Reported in Manipur’s Bishnupur; Prohibitory Orders Imposed

PTI, April 15, 2026, Imphal: Protesters clashed with security forces in Manipur's Bishnupur district, prompting authorities to impose pr...