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Naoda (WB): Clashes broke out between supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling TMC in Naoda area in West Bengal's Murshidabad district Thursday, prompting police and central forces to resort to baton charge to disperse the mob, officials said. The violence...

Chennai: Voting is underway across all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu Thursday, with a voter turnout of 37.56 per cent being recorded till 11 am. The key battle is between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, while Naam Tamilar...

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Thursday said that Africa occupies a central place in India's foreign policy today, and New Delhi's engagement with it is guided by a clear vision, rooted in the principles of equality, mutual respect and shared progress. Addressing a...

Imphal: Six illegal bunkers were destroyed in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, police said Thursday. Two illegal bunkers were destroyed at Tingpibung village, three bunkers were demolished at Lungter Hill, and one bunker in Leplen village, they said. Security forces seized 12 empty cases of 7.62 mm...

Murshidabad: Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir Thursday alleged the ruling Trinamool Congress bribed several of his party candidates to keep them out of the poll fray. Kabir, who cast his vote during the early hours of polling, was met with protests from Trinamool...

Kolkata: Barring stray incidents of tension in certain pockets, the polling process in 152 Assembly constituencies in 16 districts of West Bengal has been overall peaceful in the first two hours Thursday, with 18.76 per cent voting recorded till 9 am. District-wise, the highest polling...

New Delhi: Former law minister Kapil Sibal Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, accusing it of carrying out an "experiment in disenfranchisement" in West Bengal and asked, "Why have an election?". The Rajya Sabha MP also took a swipe at Chief Election...

Chennai: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, actor-politician Vijay, and superstar Rajinikanth were among the prominent early voters as polling began across Tamil Nadu’s 234 Assembly constituencies Thursday. Stalin cast his vote at a polling station in Teynampet, Chennai, accompanied by his wife Durga Stalin. Deputy Chief...

Chennai: Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election commenced at 7 a.m. Thursday, amid tight security, with people lining up outside polling stations across the state. The DMK, which heads the Secular Progressive Alliance, is seeking to retain power, and is leading a multi-party coalition...

Kolkata: Voting began Thursday in 152 constituencies in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, amid unprecedented security arrangements and a high-stakes battle that could shape the direction of the entire contest. Polling started at 7 am with voters queueing up outside booths...