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27 Apr

PM Modi Predicts BJP Win, Vows to Attend Bengal Oath Ceremony

anuprova EditorWest Bengal

Addressing a massive "Vijay Sankalp" rally in Barrackpore on Monday, April 27, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed absolute confidence in a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory in the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections. Closing his campaign ahead of the second and final phase of polling on April 29, the Prime Minister declared that the "mood of Bengal" has clearly shifted in favor of change. "I am returning to Delhi with the faith that I will come to Bengal again to attend the BJP government's oath-taking ceremony after the results on May 4," he told the cheering crowd, signaling an…

27 Apr

Xiaomi launches first Mini LED TV Series in India, targets premium home entertainment segment

Business BureauBusiness

Xiaomi India has launched its first Mini LED television lineup in India with the introduction of the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED Series, marking the company’s entry into the premium large-screen home entertainment segment. The new series is powered by QD Mini-LED technology that combines Quantum Dot colour and Mini LED backlighting to deliver improved brightness, contrast, and colour accuracy. The televisions offer peak brightness of 1200 nits and support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Filmmaker Mode for enhanced cinematic viewing. The lineup also features 4K Ultra HD resolution, DLG 120Hz, MEMC, and Auto Low Latency Mode for smoother gaming and…

27 Apr

HPCL ramps up LPG supply network to tackle seasonal, festival demand surge

Business BureauBusiness

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has activated a nationwide demand readiness strategy to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply amid rising seasonal and festival-related consumption across India. The company said it delivered more than 316 lakh LPG cylinders between April 1 and April 25, 2026, reflecting its preparedness to manage increasing demand linked to summer consumption, migration patterns and festive cycles. The company said it has strengthened its supply chain and logistics operations to anticipate demand spikes in advance through early stock positioning and streamlined distribution planning. HPCL dispatched more than 1,86,241 tankers during the period to maintain steady replenishment across its distribution…

27 Apr

AP QueerStation Calls the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Bill 2026 “Exclusionary and Regressive”

nanika EditorArunachal Pradesh

The AP QueerStation has voiced strong opposition to the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Bill 2026, warning that the proposed legislation is already fostering an environment of discrimination and uncertainty for the transgender community in Arunachal Pradesh. During a recent meeting, members recounted distressing experiences at district administrative offices, where individuals reported being dismissed, humiliated, and denied essential services. These incidents, attributed to both the anticipated implementation of the bill and a pervasive lack of institutional sensitivity, have prompted the collective to explore legal avenues, including filing petitions in the High Court, with guidance from legal adviser Ebo Milli. The community’s critique…

27 Apr

Healthcare, Education, Bridge Projects to Get Boost During PM’s Sikkim Tour

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Sikkim on Monday as the Himalayan state prepares to hold the closing ceremony of its 50th Year of Statehood celebrations. The visit is expected to bring a major development push to the state, with projects worth more than Rs 4,000 crore set to be inaugurated, launched, or announced across multiple sectors. According to the official schedule released by the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi is expected to arrive in Gangtok at around 3 pm on April 27. During his visit, he is scheduled to take part in several programmes, including public…

27 Apr

NH Stretch Closed, Multi-Agency Security Deployed Ahead of Sikkim Statehood 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Tight security arrangements and temporary traffic restrictions have been put in place in Gangtok ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Sikkim beginning Monday. According to officials, the Sikkim Police has imposed temporary traffic curbs in several parts of the state capital to ensure security during the Prime Minister’s movement. As part of the arrangements, a key stretch of the National Highway between Ganju Lama Dwar and Zero Point has been closed for vehicular movement for a limited period.Police officials said the nearly three-kilometre stretch will remain shut from 2:30 pm onwards on Monday to allow secure passage…

27 Apr

PEDIGREE ropes in cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues for new pet nutrition campaign

Business BureauBusiness

PEDIGREE has launched a new digital-first campaign in India featuring Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues to promote its gravy-based dog food range as a complete everyday meal for pets. The campaign, announced by Mars Incorporated on April 25, focuses on encouraging pet parents to shift towards nutrition-led feeding choices for dogs. The campaign highlights PEDIGREE Gravy as a balanced meal option backed by research from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute. According to the company, the product offers complete nutrition and contains protein equivalent to eight chicken livers when fed as recommended. The campaign films use cricket-themed storytelling to showcase the bond…

27 Apr

Assam Police Bust Illegal Betting Den in Tinsukia, Cash Seized

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police have busted an alleged gambling racket operating from a house in Digboi town of Tinsukia district and arrested six people, including an employee of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, officials said. The operation was carried out by a police team under the supervision of Co-District Superintendent of Police Himangshu Gohain after officers received specific information about gambling activities allegedly taking place in the area. According to police sources, the raid was conducted at a house located in Lachit Nagar along the Digboi–Pengaree Road under the jurisdiction of Digboi Police Station. Investigators said the suspected gambling operation had reportedly been…

27 Apr

Tezpur Researcher Brings Global Honour to Assam with University Innovator Award

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Young scientist Dr Shekhar Suman Bora from Assam has brought international recognition to the state after receiving the prestigious ‘University Innovator Award’ at the 2026 Texas Innovation Conference & Awards held in the United States.The achievement has drawn praise from several quarters, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who described the recognition as a proud moment for both Assam and the country.In a message shared on social media on April 26, the Chief Minister congratulated Dr Bora and said the award reflected the growing role of Indian researchers and scientists in global scientific innovation. He said achievements like this…

27 Apr

Massive Drug Haul: RPF NFR Teams Bust Ganja Consignment Worth Rs 29 Lakh

riya EditorAssam

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) launched an intensive crackdown against trafficking of contraband goods over three days and seized ganja worth over Rs 29 lakh recently, NFR sources confirmed. “During intensive checks and operations conducted from April 20 to 22, 2026, RPF teams recovered nearly 60 kg of ganja worth over Rs 29 lakh from different railway stations under NFR jurisdiction,” a statement issued by NFR on Sunday said. “In addition, three persons involved in illegal transportation of ganja were apprehended and handed over to the respective GRP outpost for further necessary action to be…