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PM Modi counters TMC’s ‘jhalmuri’ jibe with ‘chillies’ remark in Bengal rally

Divya Delhi i/Krishnanagar:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit back at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over criticism of his recent “jhalmuri” stop during campaigning in West Bengal, saying the snack had delivered a “thunderous jolt” to his opponents. Addressing a rally in Krishnanagar, Modi said the state would celebrate a BJP-led NDA victory with

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan while addressing the Indian community in Germany, marking one year since the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians

Referring to India’s response through Operation Sindoor, Singh praised the armed forces for their decisive action against terror targets. “There is no need to tell you what our army has done… our military power has become stronger than before,” he said.Without naming Pakistan directly, Singh issued a cryptic warning, stating that while India maintains good

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 are set to take place on Thursday, emerging as a crucial political

contest that could test the resilience of the state’s long-dominant Dravidian model. Several constituencies across Tamil Nadu are drawing attention due to high-profile candidates and shifting alliances.In Kolathur, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is seeking to retain his seat, which he has held since 2011, aiming to strengthen his party’s re-election bid. Meanwhile, Udhayanidhi Stalin

Ranveer Singh to Return Signing Amount Amid ‘Don 3’ Dispute

In a major development, Ranveer Singh is reportedly taking steps to resolve his ongoing dispute with filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani following his exit from Don 3.According to media reports, the actor has agreed to return his signing amount of approximately ₹10 crore to Excel Entertainment. Additionally, Singh has reportedly offered the production

‘ In a fresh political controversy, Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) clarified his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra

Modi, stating that he did not call him a “terrorist,” but was referring to what he described as the “terrorising” of political opponents. The clarification came after sharp reactions from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who condemned Kharge’s earlier statement as “crass” and a “personal insult” to the Prime Minister. BJP leaders accused

Rahul Gandhi’s proposed election rallies in Kolkata and Serampore on April 23 have been cancelled after the Congress allegedly failed to secure the necessary permissions, party sources.

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha was scheduled to address two campaign meetings as part of the Congress party’s push in West Bengal, where it is contesting elections independently after two decades. However, state leaders claimed that permission for large public gatherings was not granted. West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar alleged discrimination,

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday saw Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma reject a plea by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking

her recusal from hearing matters related to the excise policy case.In a detailed order delivered over an hour, Justice Sharma held that “justice is not achieved by bowing to pressure” and emphasised that a litigant cannot be permitted to question a judge’s impartiality without substantive material. She observed that allowing such pleas without basis would

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday saw Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma reject a plea by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking

her recusal from hearing matters related to the excise policy case.In a detailed order delivered over an hour, Justice Sharma held that “justice is not achieved by bowing to pressure” and emphasised that a litigant cannot be permitted to question a judge’s impartiality without substantive material. She observed that allowing such pleas without basis would

‘Free healthcare, Rs 36,000 yearly’: PM Modi’s women-focused poll pitch in Bengal

Divya Delhi: Narendra Modi on Sunday intensified his election campaign in West Bengal, unveiling a series of women-focused welfare promises while targeting the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the issue of women’s reservation. Addressing a rally in Bankura, Modi said that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) forms the government in the state, women would receive

PM Modi counters TMC’s ‘jhalmuri’ jibe with ‘chillies’ remark in Bengal rally

Divya Delhi i/Krishnanagar:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit back at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over criticism of his recent “jhalmuri” stop during campaigning in West Bengal, saying the snack had delivered a “thunderous jolt” to his opponents. Addressing a rally in Krishnanagar, Modi said the state would celebrate a BJP-led NDA victory with

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan while addressing the Indian community in Germany, marking one year since the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians

Referring to India’s response through Operation Sindoor, Singh praised the armed forces for their decisive action against terror targets. “There is no need to tell you what our army has done… our military power has become stronger than before,” he said.Without naming Pakistan directly, Singh issued a cryptic warning, stating that while India maintains good

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 are set to take place on Thursday, emerging as a crucial political

contest that could test the resilience of the state’s long-dominant Dravidian model. Several constituencies across Tamil Nadu are drawing attention due to high-profile candidates and shifting alliances.In Kolathur, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is seeking to retain his seat, which he has held since 2011, aiming to strengthen his party’s re-election bid. Meanwhile, Udhayanidhi Stalin

Ranveer Singh to Return Signing Amount Amid ‘Don 3’ Dispute

In a major development, Ranveer Singh is reportedly taking steps to resolve his ongoing dispute with filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani following his exit from Don 3.According to media reports, the actor has agreed to return his signing amount of approximately ₹10 crore to Excel Entertainment. Additionally, Singh has reportedly offered the production

‘ In a fresh political controversy, Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) clarified his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra

Modi, stating that he did not call him a “terrorist,” but was referring to what he described as the “terrorising” of political opponents. The clarification came after sharp reactions from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who condemned Kharge’s earlier statement as “crass” and a “personal insult” to the Prime Minister. BJP leaders accused

Rahul Gandhi’s proposed election rallies in Kolkata and Serampore on April 23 have been cancelled after the Congress allegedly failed to secure the necessary permissions, party sources.

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha was scheduled to address two campaign meetings as part of the Congress party’s push in West Bengal, where it is contesting elections independently after two decades. However, state leaders claimed that permission for large public gatherings was not granted. West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar alleged discrimination,

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday saw Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma reject a plea by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking

her recusal from hearing matters related to the excise policy case.In a detailed order delivered over an hour, Justice Sharma held that “justice is not achieved by bowing to pressure” and emphasised that a litigant cannot be permitted to question a judge’s impartiality without substantive material. She observed that allowing such pleas without basis would

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday saw Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma reject a plea by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking

her recusal from hearing matters related to the excise policy case.In a detailed order delivered over an hour, Justice Sharma held that “justice is not achieved by bowing to pressure” and emphasised that a litigant cannot be permitted to question a judge’s impartiality without substantive material. She observed that allowing such pleas without basis would

‘Free healthcare, Rs 36,000 yearly’: PM Modi’s women-focused poll pitch in Bengal

Divya Delhi: Narendra Modi on Sunday intensified his election campaign in West Bengal, unveiling a series of women-focused welfare promises while targeting the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the issue of women’s reservation. Addressing a rally in Bankura, Modi said that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) forms the government in the state, women would receive