Deccan Chronicle
India is firm against terror, asserts Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response to terrorism and its commitment to national security, marking one year of the operation. Referring to the offensive launched after the April 22 Pahalgam...
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West Bengal awaits first BJP CM as Shah lands in Kolkata today
Union home minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengal on Thursday to oversee the selection of the chief minister for the BJP'S first government in the state, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on May...
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Mamata: I didn’t lose poll, BJP stole it, will not resign
A day after suffering defeat in her home turf, Bhowanipore, and losing power in West Bengal, Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday refused to follow the tradition of resigning from the Chief Minister's post despite accepting the reality...
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BJP storms into Bengal
On Monday, West Bengal has taken a sharp political turn. The BJP’S lotus ripped through the Trinamul Congress, dismantling its dominance with ruthless precision. The state, that was once considered as its impregnable bastion, has been torn open as...
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Edge-of-seat wait for results across 5 states
With the Assembly election results expected on Monday, palpable tension and nervous anticipation have gripped key poll-bound states, as voters in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry await the verdict. After a high-decibel campaign,...
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In extraordinary move, EC orders fresh poll in Falta
In a rare move, the Election Commission (EC) on Saturday ordered a “fresh” election in all the 285 polling stations of the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal on May 21 due to “subversion of democratic process”. A spokesperson for the poll panel said...
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Commercial LPG prices hiked 2 days after polls
Two days after Assembly elections, the Centre on Friday raised prices of commercial LPG cylinders, 5-kg market-priced LPG cylinders and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for international airlines, citing a surge in global energy prices amid the West Asia...
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High drama over EVMS in Bengal
The strongrooms holding EVMS in West Bengal became the focal point of protests after elections on Thursday with TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee urging party leaders and polling agents to maintain a 24-hour vigil at centres. TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and...
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Exit polls split over Bengal; see return of UDF in Kerala
Will the BJP finally breach the heavily fortified bastion of Trinamul Congress in West Bengal? The verdict is split on this. While some pollsters claimed that the BJP has an edge in Bengal and the state may finally slip out of Mamata Banerjee’s grasp...
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PM seeks blessings for women’s quota
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), TMC and DMK for stalling the women’s reservation Bill in Parliament, and assured women that he would ensure that their right to reservation was implemented. “I have...
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Modi vows to return to WB for BJP CM’S oath
Expressing his confidence of the BJP’S win in the West Bengal Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he would again visit the state next month to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the first BJP government in the state after the...
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Trump taken to safety after shooter opens fire
Washington, April 26: A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists’ dinner attended by US President Donald Trump and various senior leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service...
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Shah, Singh lead BJP blitz ahead of ph. 2 Bengal poll
BJP heavyweights, led by Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh and party chief Nitin Nabin, on Saturday listed women’s safety, bringing industries back and making West Bengal “free from infiltrators” as top priorities if party...
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Modi sees wave of change in WB
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called the record voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections a “wave of change” and appealed to the voters to hoist the victory flag of BJP in the second phase, even as Union home...
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Modi: Jhalmuri leaves chilli taste for Trinamul
Elated over the record voters' turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that the polling trend had set the “dawn for a change” in the state and would restrict the ruling...
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HC upholds KLIS panel, forbids action on accused
The Telangana High Court has partly allowed a batch of writ petitions filed by former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, former minister T. Harish Rao, retired IAS officers Shailendra Kumar Joshi and Smita Sabharwal, who challenged the constitution...
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Shah to fasttrack Gorkhaland state
Assuring the Gorkhas at Darjeeling in West Bengal of fulfilling their longstanding demand for separate Gorkhaland state, Union home minister Amit Shah made clear on Tuesday that a “solution” for the hill community would be a reality within six months...
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Harish, KCR must pay for KLIS botch up: CM
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday said the BRS was running scared that its two top leaders, former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and former minister T. Harish Rao, will face action for their roles and actions that ultimately ended in...
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Modi puts Bengal ‘goons’ on notice
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned the Trinamul Congress “syndicates” of “elimination” in a “permanent surgery” if the BJP forms a government in West Bengal after the Assembly elections. He also gave the ruling TMC “goons” a “last chance” to...
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Cong. is anti-women, will get befitting reply: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday apologised to the country's "nari shakti" a day after the women's reservation amendment bill was defeated in Lok Sabha despite the government's efforts. Modi accused the Opposition of carrying out "bhroon hatya"...
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Delimitation stalls women quota
In a setback to the NDA government, the muchtouted women’s reservation bill, called the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill 2026 was defeated by 54 votes in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Out of 529 MPS present, the government got the...
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No politics over women: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a fervent appeal to the Opposition, seeking its support for the amendments in the women’s reservation Bill along with the delimitation bill associated with it, saying these legislations should not be...
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Delimitation: BJP in duel with Oppn
The Narendra Modi government and the opposition parties are set to be at loggerheads from Thursday when the amendments in the provisions for the women’s quota law, which also seek to redraw the boundaries of Lok Sabha constituencies, are tabled during...
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No delimitation without consensus, CM tells PM
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday wrote separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and five Chief Ministers from southern India — N. Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), M.K. Stalin (Tamil Nadu) and Siddaramaiah (Karnataka), Pinarayi...
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South states can’t pay more tax, saalam Delhi bosses: Revanth
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday proposed a "hybrid model" for the upcoming delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, suggesting that 50 per cent of the increase be allocated on a pro-rata basis and the remaining 50 per cent could be based on each...
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Trump orders Hormuz blockade after talks fail
Washington, April 12: After two days of hope, uncertainty loomed over West Asia after the American and Iranian teams failed to clinch a mutually acceptable deal during 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad. Though the ceasefire survived failed talks on...
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Won’t let Bengalis become minority in Bengal: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pushed for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and fast-tracking the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) implementation to protect Bengalis and Hindu refugee communities, respectively, if the BJP is voted to power in the...
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Cong. links women Bill timing with state polls
The Congress on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bjp-led government, accusing it of attempting to push through far-reaching electoral and constitutional changes under the cover of women’s reservation while subordinating both democratic norms and...
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TMC cannot atone sins in 100 yrs: Modi
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that Hinduism will be adversely impacted and the society will stand divided if temples and “mutts” restrict entry on the grounds of sect and separate denominations. The court asserted the state can step in...
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US, Iran agree for 2-wk truce
Washington/ Tehran, April 8: Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour deal that headed off US President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash a bombing campaign to destroy Iranian civilisation. However, the ceasefire...
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BJP takes welfare way to win Kerala elections
The BJP promised `3,000 a month pensions for women and vulnerable groups, a `2,500 per month grocery and healthcare ‘recharge card’ for poor households, as well as two free LPG cylinder in a year, and the establishment of the state’s first AIIMS, in...
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Rupee fall ups foreign edu costs
Hyderabad: The depreciation of the rupee against foreign currencies like the US dollar due to the West Asia crisis is stepping up financial pressure on families of Indian students studying overseas, especially in the US and Canada. A weaker rupee —...
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LDF, UDF as looters; NDA will rule Kerala, vows PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday claimed that the public sentiment in Kerala is "sending a message of change" and that the NDA will form the next government in the state. Leading the BJP charge in the electionbound state ahead of the April 9...
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Revanth orders CID to probe all mining scams
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday ordered a comprehensive inquiry by the Crime Branch-criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) into all mining-related irregularities in the state from the BRS government’s on June 2, 2014, till date. The...
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Modi tells CMS he is confident Team India will overcome crisis Trump gives Iran 10 days to open Strait
Expressing confidence that working together as “Team India,” the nation will successfully overcome the situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed...
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14 die as bus catches fire in Apaccident
At least 14 people were killed and 28 others injured when a private bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire near Rayavaram in Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. Six of the injured are critical condition. The bus was heading to Kaligiri...
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Sitharaman: Reforms are by conviction
Slamming the Opposition, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that reform is not happening out of compulsion, but out of conviction, with clarity, confidence and commitment as India is riding on the reform express under the...
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Modi: India to diversify oil sources
The Congress government borrowed `1,59,165 crore over two years, but it repaid `1,85,090 crore, clearing debts left behind by the BRS regime. Deputy CM monthly, with medical reimbursements and supplementary salaries fully settled. On welfare, Bhatti...
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Trump ‘pauses’ strikes for 5 days; hints ready for a ‘deal’
Washington, March 23: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had given orders to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, hours ahead of a deadline that threatened further escalation in the conflict now in its...
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Revanth releases Rythu Bharosa for 70L farmers
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday released `3,590 crore to 70 lakh farmers in the state as the first tranche of the state government farmer assistance programme Rythu Bharosa. The money, he said, will be credited to the accounts of the farmers...
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PM dials Iran Prez, seeks secure seas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia and stressed the need to keep shipping lanes open and secure. He also appreciated...
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Education, health get sharper focus, tax kitty improves
Setting a new record, the Congress government led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has introduced nine new schemes in the Budget 2026-27, which was presented by finance minister deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative...
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Israel, Iran hit gas fields, 6 US allies to guard Strait
Dubai, March 19: Israel bombed Iran’s South Pars, the world's largest gas field, and Tehran retaliated by intensifying its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities in Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar in the Gulf region. Hours later,...
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Another Iran top min dead
Dubai, March 18: Israel on Wednesday said that it has killed Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib in an overnight strike. Iran retaliated by attacking its neighbours and Israel, where two people were killed.
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SIT set up to speed up drug probe
Future City police chief G. Sudheer Babu on Tuesday set up a special investigation team (SIT) to speed up the investigation into the Moinabad farmhouse drugs case, involving former BRS MLA P. ‘Pilot’ Rohith Reddy. The police also sought a weeklong...
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Centre: No Indo-us talks on sending warships to Hormuz
The ministry of external affairs on Monday said there have been no bilateral discussions between India and the United States on reports that US President Donald Trump had asked countries to send warships to guard the Strait of Hormuz. Responding to...
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`22,000 cr for Metro, it’s advantage Revanth
The arithmetic of the Hyderabad Metro Rail takeover from the concessionaire L&T has put Chief Minister Revanth Reddy-led Congress government in an advantageous position. The state-appointed consultant has calculated the minimum valuation of the project...
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Trump seeks warships to open Hormuz Strait
Washington, March 14: US President Donald Trump stepped up calls to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, saying warships will “hopefully” be sent to the area near Iran’s coast to help commercial vessels sail through safely. His comments on Truth Social —...
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Barrier against severe floods
Hyderabad: The state government said on Friday that if the water flow in the Musi was not regulated, several areas would be flooded when the river was in full flow. The Musi rejuvenation project had proposed designs for the river sections for both...
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Modi directs states to act on hoarders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they are not only exposing themselves before the people but also hurting the country. He said that some people are trying to black-market...
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Modi: Kerala ready to end LDF-UDF see-saw
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the people of Kerala are ready to move past the traditional LEFT-UDF politics in the state. Sounding the political bugle in the election-bound state, Modi unveiled development projects worth over `10,800...
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Indigo CEO quits after travel chaos
New Delhi, March 10: Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers resigned on Tuesday, citing personal reasons, and the country’s largest airline has relieved him with immediate effect, a development that comes three months after massive operational disruptions triggered...
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EAM: India for peace, dialogue in West Asia
India is in favour of peace (in West Asia) and urges a return to dialogue and diplomacy and “advocates de-escalation, restraint and ensuring the safety of civilians”, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament on Monday. He added that the...
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WB won’t forgive TMC for Prez’s insult: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the Trinamul Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal over alleged protocol lapses during President Droupadi Murmu’s recent visit to the state, saying the people of West Bengal would not forgive the...
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UAE is in ‘time of war’; US escalates Iran hits
Dubai: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said debris from a successfully intercepted projectile caused a minor incident on the facade of a tower in Dubai Marina, but officials contained the situation and reported no injuries, according to the...
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Ex-rapper’s party all set for sweeping win in Nepal polls
Kathmandu, March 6: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Friday heading towards a sweeping victory in Nepal's first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests, shattering the dominance of...
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Wars no solution to conflicts: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said conflicts cannot be resolved through military means alone and stressed the need for dialogue and diplomacy while referring to the wars in West Asia and Ukraine. Speaking after talks with Alexander Stubb at...
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US sinks Iranian warship; 87 dead
New Delhi/colombo, March 4: In a significant escalation of the West Asia crisis, a US submarine on Wednesday torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka's coast when it was returning after participating in the Milan...
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Iran pounds US allies in Gulf
Dubai, March 3: Israel stepped up airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and factories on Tuesday, and Iran retaliated across the Gulf region, including with attacks on Dubai and Abu Dhabi, disrupting energy supplies and travel. While the...
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Trump ready for longer war, vows massive attack on Iran
Washington, March 2: US President Donald Trump said the bombing campaign against Iran could last for 4 to 5 weeks but that he’s prepared to go far longer than that. “We’re already substantially ahead of our time projections,” Trump said at the White...
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US, Israel launch air strikes on Iran; target top leaders
Washington, Jerusalem, Dubai, Doha, Feb. 28: The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, targeting its top leaders and calling for the overthrow of its government. Iran responded with missiles fired at Israel and wealthy neighbouring Gulf countries....
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India backs Gaza peace plan, PM tells Israel Parl
Addressing the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem late on Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India felt the pain and shared the grief of the “barbaric attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023,” while also reiterating the need to...
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Modi begins 2-day trip to Israel today PM to address Knesset; def., trade ties on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day state visit to Israel starting Wednesday. Soon after landing in Tel Aviv, he will hold an informal discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who will also host a private dinner for him....
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State to get Metro at 22% discount
The Cabinet, at its meeting chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday, approved the takeover of 69-km Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-i from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) by March 31, end of the current financial year. This will pave the way for rapid...
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Ferrari owner runs amok in JH
A Ferrari SPA created havoc on Road No. 45 when the speeding vehicle lost control near actor Balakrishna’s residence on Sunday morning. The speeding car, proceeding to Cable bridge from Film Nagar lost control near Vamsiram Complex, hit an electric...
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India, Brazil trade goal set at $30 bn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Saturday held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House, after which the two sides signed agreements in digital technology, critical minerals, mining, MSMES and health,...
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