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Among the other 61 decisions taken was the allocation of ₹23,165 crore for the 'Mukhyamantri Vidyut Upbhokta Sahayta Yojana', under which power consumers in the State get 125 units of free electricity every month

Candace Owens faced fresh online backlash after a strange Charlie Kirk show clip and a leaked chat screenshot went viral. A controversial line from the chat sparked strong reactions, but Owens said it was taken out of context and meant as a joke. The debate now centers on authenticity, editing, and whether the full story is being shown.

Falta constituency witnessed a high-stakes election day with IPS Ajay Pal Sharma, dubbed 'Singham', patrolling while TMC candidate Jahangir Khan, 'Pushpa', monitored from his control room. Despite charged rhetoric, the anticipated confrontation didn't materialize, overshadowed by EVM complaints, leading to a repoll in Falta.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Bengal's record voter turnout signals a change, expressing confidence in the BJP's victory. He also predicted NDA's retention of Assam and Puducherry, with potential surprises in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Modi highlighted the high turnout as a reflection of fear-free elections and voters' awareness of their democratic rights.

E-PRAAPTI will provide an Aadhaar-based authentication mechanism through which members can securely access their old EPF account that may not have a UAN linked with it, said an official

West Bengal witnessed an unprecedented voter turnout of 92.9% across two phases, surpassing previous records and nearing India's highest. This surge, particularly in Kolkata, is attributed to voter roll corrections and enhanced security. Despite a reduced electorate, more votes were cast, with women outvoting men. Officials are investigating complaints of vote tampering.

The notification also removed the limit of 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population in a State or a Union Territory.

Curtains down on second and final phase of polling; this West Bengal Assembly election emerges as most-watched State polls in recent Indian history.

Focused on complex underwater operations, the exercise was aimed at strengthening interoperability through advanced deep-sea diving evolutions, including mixed gas diving drills, according to the Indian Navy

Six women and two children are among the deceased and four of the injured are in critical condition, police say

Judge Deshmukh stated that lawmakers must not take the law into their own hands

The manufacturing sector continues to be the principal driver of growth

Secretaries of local bodies, including Kochi Corporation, Thrikkakara municipality, and the Edathala, Kunnathunadu and Kizhakkambalam grama panchayats, have been directed by the LSGD to impose penalties and initiate legal proceedings against those found violating norms

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms brought much-needed relief from the searing heat, but also left a trail of widespread damage, exposing how unprepared the city has been for the monsoon this year too