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April 15, 2026 10:57 AM

PM Modi shares Sanskrit subhashitam, expresses gratitude to farmers amid festive celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam and expressed gratitude to farmers across the country, acknowledging their vital role in sustaining the nation, especially during ongoing festive celebrations. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Many festivals and celebrations have been observed across various parts of the country. For these occasions filled with enthusiasm and joy, we are grateful to our hardworking farmer brothers and sisters, who nourish the entire nation....

April 9, 2026 9:48 PM

Assembly elections: Assam and Puducherry record highest-ever voter turnout

Assam and Puducherry registered their highest-ever voter turnout in Assembly elections as polling across three regions concluded peacefully on Thursday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said. According to provisional data, Assam recorded a turnout of 85.38%, surpassing its previous high of 84.67% in 2016, while Puducherry achieved a record 89.83%, exceeding its earlier peak of 86.19% in 2011. Kerala also witnessed strong participation, with voter turnout estimated at 78.03%. Polling was ...

April 9, 2026 5:34 PM

Assembly elections: Polling records high turnout in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry progressed steadily on Thursday, with voter turnout registering strong figures by the evening. According to data released by the Election Commission of India, turnout at 5 p.m. stood at 84.42% in Assam, 75.01% in Kerala, and 86.92% in Puducherry. In Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cast his vote at a polling station in Jalukbari, the constituency he represents and is contesting from as a can...

April 9, 2026 11:34 AM

Voting underway in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry; turnout over 30% by 11 am

Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry began at 7 am on Thursday, with early voter turnout figures indicating steady participation. According to data released by the Election Commission of India, voter turnout at 11 am stood at 38.92 per cent in Assam, 33.28 per cent in Kerala, and 37.06 per cent in Puducherry. The elections are being held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. The counting of votes is scheduled for ...

April 9, 2026 10:29 AM

Polling begins in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry; early turnout around 17%

Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry began at 7 am on Thursday, with early voter turnout figures indicating steady participation. According to data released by the Election Commission of India, voter turnout at 9 am stood at 17.87 per cent in Assam, 16.23 per cent in Kerala, and 17.41 per cent in Puducherry. The elections are being held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. The counting of votes is scheduled for M...

April 9, 2026 8:55 AM

PM Modi calls on Assam, Kerala voters to exercise franchise in large numbers, strengthen democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the voters, especially the youth and women, of Assam and Kerala to come out in large numbers and exercise their franchise as the high-stakes voting begins. Polling for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry commenced at 7 a.m. earlier in the day. The polling is underway for 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. The results will be announced on May 4. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "As pollin...

April 9, 2026 8:48 AM

Voting begins in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry; Results on May 4

Polling began for high-stakes electoral battles in two states, Assam and Keralam, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, on Thursday at 7 am with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling. Voters queued outside polling stations to cast their votes in a single-phase assembly election. Voting will be held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Keralam, and 30 in Puducherry in this phase of the election. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23, and West Beng...

April 9, 2026 8:34 AM

‘Youth engaged in shaping prosperous, strong India’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the role of youth in nation-building, emphasising that youth are engaged in shaping a prosperous and strong India. The Prime Minister pointed out that India's heritage and culture have always taught true knowledge and its proper use, being the foundation of a nation's progress. In a post on X, he said, "Our heritage and culture have always taught us that true knowledge and its proper use form the foundation of a nation's progress. Following ...

April 6, 2026 8:33 PM

PM Modi urges Congress to back proposed changes in Women’s Reservation Act

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the Congress to support proposed amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act during an election rally in Assam. Addressing a gathering in Dibrugarh ahead of the assembly polls, PM Modi said the government will take up amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during a special session of Parliament later this month to enable implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. “A special session of Parliament ...

April 2, 2026 9:35 AM

Assam gears up for its largest cultural festival, Rongali Bihu, ahead of Assam polls

The festive fervour of Rongali Bihu has gripped different parts of Assam on Thursday, even as the state moves closer to the scheduled assembly elections. People of Assam are waiting to celebrate and participate in two biggest festivals, the festival of democracy and the festival of culture and heritage of Assam this month. Bihu dance coach Dreemly Gogoi noted that, "people are excited to participate in both the biggest festivals - one is the festival of democracy, and another is the festival of...