Congress to Contest 2026 Bengal Polls Independently

The Indian National Congress has announced it will contest the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections independently, ending alliances after a high-level leadership meeting involving Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.

UP Farmers Get Loans in 5 Minutes via E-KCC

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces that farmers can now access loans through the E-Kisan Credit Card (E-KCC) scheme in just five minutes, streamlining agricultural financing.

West Bengal Budget: 4% DA Hike, Lakshmir Bhandar Boost

The West Bengal government has announced a 4% Dearness Allowance increase for state employees and a Rs 500 enhancement in the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme in its 2026 budget, aiming to provide financial relief and support.

Lok Sabha Passes Motion Without PM Reply, First Since 2004

In an unprecedented move, the Lok Sabha passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's address without Prime Minister Narendra Modi's customary reply, marking the first such occurrence since 2004 when similar circumstances prevented then PM Manmohan Singh

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