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LIVE Blog: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu vote in shadow of SIR

India, April 23 -- West Bengal and Tamil Nadu-two of India's largest and politically significant states-headed into crucial assembly polls on Thursday amid the shadow of the controversial Special Inte... Read More


Flying via France? Indians no longer need transit visa

India, April 23 -- Indian passengers transiting through France will no longer need an airport transit visa, in a move expected to simplify travel and reduce costs for thousands of flyers. With effect... Read More


Compliment or controversy? Trump hails India, then shares racist rant

India, April 23 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised India as a "great country" led by a "very good friend," even as he faced criticism for reposting a podcast carrying derogatory remarks ... Read More


West Bengal records massive 91.4% turnout in phase 1 voting amid SIR focus

India, April 23 -- West Bengal witnessed an exceptionally high voter turnout of 91.4 per cent as polling for the first phase of the Assembly elections concluded on Thursday. The figure marks one of t... Read More


Bengal polls: Mob attacks central forces, 3 CAPF personnel injured in Birbhum

Kolkata/IBNS, April 23 -- Sporadic violence marred the voting process during the West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, with a mob attacking central forces near a polling station in Birbhum distr... Read More


From Match Days to Theme Parks: Why Kissimmee Fits Your 2026 FIFA World Cup Plan

India, April 23 -- As the FIFA World Cup 2026 arrives in the United States from June 11 to July 19, Florida is expected to see a surge of international visitors. Miami will be one of the key host citi... Read More


'People voting to protect their rights': Mamata says high turnout backs TMC in Bengal

Kolkata/IBNS, April 23 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the high voter turnout in the ongoing Assembly elections reflects people's determination to bring the Trinamool Co... Read More


'Fear is being defeated': PM Modi says high voter turnout signals BJP win in Bengal

India, April 23 -- A high voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections has boosted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi viewing it as a sign of... Read More


Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' set to shake the world-global reveal at Comic Con Mexico leaves fans buzzing

Hyderabad/IBNS, April 23 -- Riding on the unprecedented global success of Baahubali and RRR, filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli is gearing up for his next ambitious project, Varanasi, an action-adventure spect... Read More


Crude bomb attack in Murshidabad's Nowda as violence hits Bengal polling

Baharampur/IBNS, April 23 -- Sporadic violence was reported during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, despite heightened security measures by the Election Commission of... Read More