Assam Election Trends: Gogoi Trails in Jorhat, Sarma Takes Early Lead in Jalukbari

Guwahati — Early counting trends in Assam indicate a mixed start for major political players, with key contests drawing close attention.

In the Jorhat Assembly constituency, Gaurav Gogoi of the Indian National Congress is trailing behind…

Bengal Polls 2026: BJP Edges Ahead in Early Trends as Tight Contest Unfolds

Kolkata — The battle for West Bengal is shaping up to be a closely fought contest, with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding a slight edge over the ruling All India Trinamool Congress in the initial hours of vote counting.

As of 10 a.m.,…

Karnataka Bypolls: BJP Leads in Davanagere South, Congress Ahead in Bagalkot

Bengaluru — Counting of votes for the by-elections in two key Assembly constituencies of Karnataka—Davanagere South and Bagalkot—got underway on Monday, with early trends showing a split verdict between the two major parties.

Iran Reviews US Response to 14-Point Plan Aimed at Ending Conflict

Tehran — Iran has confirmed that the United States has responded to its proposed 14-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the region. The response is currently under review, according to Esmaeil Baghaei.

Speaking to state-run…

Israel Launches Major Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon

Jerusalem — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out extensive strikes on positions linked to Hezbollah, hitting around 120 targets in southern Lebanon.

According to the IDF, the operation involved coordinated airstrikes on…

Rs. 895 Crore Boost for Railways: Centre Approves Metro Upgrades and Bridge Safety Projects

New Delhi: The Centre has approved railway infrastructure projects worth ?895.30 crore, focusing on improving metro capacity and strengthening critical bridge infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Railways.

A major portion of the investment—?671.72…

Calm Prevails in Bengal Re-Polling; Over 16% Voter Turnout in Early Hours

Kolkata — Re-polling across 15 booths in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district has remained peaceful so far, with voters turning out steadily in the early hours of Saturday.

Polling began at 7 a.m. under tight security, with…

Trump Flags Risk to Global Oil Supply Amid Rising Tensions Near Hormuz

Washington — Donald Trump has warned of possible disruptions to global oil supplies, citing mounting tensions and heavy naval activity around the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at an event in Palm Beach, Trump pointed…

Strict action promised against disruptions as Bengal gears up for vote counting

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly election results, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal has warned that any disruption or negligence during vote counting will invite strict action.

Speaking about the preparations,…

North India scorched by heatwave; IMD issues warning as temperatures soar

New Delhi: Large parts of North and Central India are in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures rising sharply above seasonal averages and triggering health concerns.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national…