Assembly elections LIVE: BJP releases 5th list for Bengal polls; veteran, ex-Union minister’s kin get tickets
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Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Follow The Hindu for the latest updates on the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry on April 5, 2026.
The BJP on Saturday announced its fifth list of five candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. With this, the BJP has released the names of 292 candidates for the 294 seats in West Bengal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Cooch Behar district on Sunday (April 5, 2026) to launch the BJP’s campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections, a senior party leader said.
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Union Minister and BJP election-in-charge for Puducherry, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with BJP Puducherry president V.P. Ramalingam, on Saturday (April 5, 2026) launched the BJP manifesto for the upcoming elections in Puducherry.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday (April 5, 2026), addressing an election rally at Manikchak in Malda, claimed that while the real culprits behind the violence and gherao of judicial officers in Malda district’s Mothabari have escaped, the NIA is picking up innocent local people and harassing them.
Illegal billing and manipulated receipts are widespread in MCD parking lots across Delhi, with users overcharged significantly.
Thunderstorm alert issued for 18 Telangana districts on April 6, with rain and gusty winds expected in Hyderabad.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns India of a decisive response in Kolkata to any future false flag operations.
Madurai readers highlight urgent bridge safety issues and call for accountability in political promises to enhance public trust.
Incomplete stretches of NH 75 challenge drivers as NHAI misses promises for a fully operational four-lane highway by Monsoon 2025.
CIC criticises IRCTC for denying RTI data on bidders' disclosures related to the Rail Neer scam and CBI investigations.
Kozhikode police seize 3 kg of MDMA, arresting key suspect; investigation reveals more potential drug pushers under scrutiny.
BJP celebrates victory in Khanapur chairperson election, criticizing Congress tactics and claiming a response to their alleged alliance with MIM.
Delhi Police dismantles interstate spurious medicine racket, seizing counterfeit drugs worth ₹2 crore and uncovering a fake GST network.
AAP's foot march in Hathras highlights unemployment and divisive politics, criticizing the Centre's neglect of core social issues.
Premalatha accuses Palaniswami of breaking a promise regarding a Rajya Sabha seat for DMDK in the 2024 elections.
LSG wins the toss and opts to have SRH bat first in IPL 2026 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
SPMVV Vice-Chancellor V. Uma launches "A Text Book of Food Analysis," enhancing multidisciplinary education in food and pharmaceutical sciences.