VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Tamil Nadu elections 2026: From Vijay’s Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur to Stalin’s Kolathur, key seats to watch out for Rescue dog finally finds home after five years, only to be returned just 12 days later for heartbreaking reason Heatwaves will become a major threat to Indian rice production, Ganges and Indus River basin face the most intense risk: FAO-WMO report | India News JKBOSE Class 12th Annual Regular Summer Zone result 2026 released at jkresults.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here ‘Dhurandhar 2’ singer Jasmine Sandlas reveals Premanand Maharaj’s words that are tattooed in her brain: ‘I felt seen that day’ Google may have made it official, tells Nvidia: Yes, we are coming after you with our new … Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: BJP’s IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, using a ‘#PAY2TMC’ and ‘Tolabazi’ jibe to target her party over alleged corruption and cash-for-service politics ahead of assembly polls.In a post on X, he referred to the party’s alleged cash-for-service culture and digital campaign messaging, writing: “Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Tolabazi’ now has a digital address: #PAY2TMC.”He further claimed that wall posters in Kolkata reflected public anger against the ruling party, alleging that slogans such as ‘Ration Hok Ba Chakri… Scan Korun’ exposed the ‘true nature’ of the TMC government. “Kolkata’s walls are echoing the absolute disgust of the masses. The posters stating, ‘Ration Hok Ba Chakri… Scan Korun,’ expose the true DNA of the TMC government, where every fundamental right comes with a ‘cut-money’ price tag,” he wrote. Expanding his attack, Malviya alleged widespread corruption under what he termed the “TMC’s Decade of Loot”, claiming irregularities in recruitment and public distribution systems. He cited the School Service Commission recruitment process and public distribution system as examples, alleging that merit and ration benefits were ‘siphoned off’ through corruption networks.He also said the situation reflected deep public anger in West Bengal, claiming that “the writing is literally on the wall” and that the state’s youth and poor had been “robbed blind” over the years.Malviya further escalated his attack on the ruling party, saying: “The countdown to the end of this corrupt, extortionist regime begins with Phase 1 tomorrow. Press the button to permanently log out the TMC!”West Bengal will go to polls in two phases, with voting to be held on April 23 and April 29.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIran Seizes Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz, India-Bound Vessel Sparks Global ConcernINS Dhruv: The ship behind India’s missile tracking and strategic strength‘Dot, Dot, Dot’: Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan On Pahalgam Attack AnniversaryFrom US To Israel: Global Leaders Mark One Year Of Pahalgam Terror AttackPappu Yadav Defies NCW Notice, Doubles Down on Remarks Amid Massive Political RowIAF Lands Fighter Jets, Transport Aircraft on Purvanchal Expressway in Major Readiness DrillFast Fashion Explained: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Clothes Will Shock YouMumbai Woman Blasts BJP Minister Over Traffic Chaos Caused By ‘Nari Shakti’ Rally: ‘Get Out of Here’How Upgraded L-70 Bofors Guns Emerged As India’s Key Defence Against Pakistan’s Drone WarfareRajnath Singh Hints At India’s Future Role In West Asia Peace Efforts123PhotostoriesGenelia Deshmukh proves she believes in tradition in the sea of trends with her soft pink Nauvari saree momentANZAC Day 2026: What’s open and closed across AustraliaOTT Releases This Week (April 23–27): ‘If Wishes Could Kill’, ‘Marty Supreme’, ‘Band Melam’, ‘Apex’ lead the slate3 mantras to chant everyday that are believed to bring peace, prosperity and divine protectionPresident Droupadi Murmu hosted South Korean President with royal Rajasthani feastMukul Chadda, Mallika Sarabhai, Smriti Kalra: Meet the IIM graduates who swapped corporate suits for movie scriptsSpiritual benefits of taking a holy dip in Ganga riverTop 5 premium residential areas of GhaziabadNavi Mumbai airport gets major connectivity boost with 2.7-km Stilt Bridge Route-98 traditional foods sun-dried in April for year-rounad enjoyment123Hot PicksBengal Election 2026Rahul gandhi rallyBengal election dos and don’tsTamil Nadu pollsSIR ProtestTN election dos and don’tsBank Holidays AprilTop TrendingLSG vs RR IPL MatchMohandas PaiSupreme CourtMalegaon Blast CaseMeerut Blue Drum Murder CaseBareilly Suicide NewsTCS Nashik CaseDelhi Murder NewsMiddle East ConflictIPL Orange Cap IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dismissed for 8 as RR’s top order falls apart vs LSG | Cricket News RBI Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 application under way: Check eligibility, key dates, and direct link to apply here Rajpal Yadav opens up on 10-12-year age gap, bonding with wife Radha: ‘Langoor ko hoor mil gayi’ ‘We will not give them a single rupee’: BJP MP’s remark sparks row in Gujarat; oppn files complaint | India News Month into new govt, Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens Dedication on display: Standout performances in the 40–49 category at Times Internet half marathon | India News US stock market today: Wall street opens in green on ceasefire extension relief Karnataka SSLC Class 10th result 2026 expected to be released in early May, DigiLocker notice says “soon:” Check complete details here Veteran actress Elsie Kelly passes away at 89; tributes pour in “You should never go to India”; the truth behind this foreign couple’s statement will leave you shocked | Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Sam Altman just ‘linked’ you to the Molotov cocktail attack on his home; says: I think the way certain other labs talk … “My grandfather chose India over Pakistan, ensured Murshidabad stayed in this country, and they deleted my name.” A visibly upset Chhote Nawab, Syed Reza Ali Mirza, a direct descendant of Mir Jafar, told TOI in Murshidabad. A few hundred metres away, a Hazarduari guide and a tonga puller expressed the same regret. Despite holding documents that, they say, go back more than 300 years, their names have been deleted in the SIR process. They still have deep faith in the Constitution and in the electoral process, and believe their names will eventually be restored. But the sense of disappointment, of feeling suddenly left out and marked in their own backyard, is hard to miss. Versions of that sentiment surface across several parts of south Bengal, from Chowringhee in Kolkata to Howrah Uttar and Howrah Madhya, and from Bhangar in South 24 Parganas to Deganga in North 24 Parganas, where many residents claim that despite having valid documents, they have faced the brunt of this clean-up.That anger now plays out against a shifting electoral backdrop. After adjudication, 27,16,393 of the 60,06,675 voters placed under scrutiny were deleted. At the same time, the rolls also see fresh additions through Form 6, taking the electorate to 6,82,51,008. Even after those additions, however, the total remains 83,86,521 below the pre-SIR figure, which is why the sense of hurt continues to run deep in affected neighbourhoods. Watch West Bengal Election 2026: TMC vs BJP, Who Will Win the Battle? In Tikiapara, Howrah, Hafiz, an 85-year-old rickshaw puller, challenges Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to inspect his papers and says he can match the CEC document for document. Across several minority pockets, the mood is one of simmering suspicion. Many residents see the deletions not as routine scrutiny but as deliberate exclusion. Quite a few link it directly to their perceived loyalty to the ruling Trinamool Congress. “Didi ke harate chaye EC”, “the EC wants to defeat Didi”, is a claim that comes up repeatedly. In Howrah, local Trinamool functionaries argue that such a move could backfire, because those Muslims whose names remain on the rolls may now feel even more compelled to vote for the party. Former minister and Kamarhati candidate Madan Mitra makes the point bluntly: even if only one vote remains valid, that vote goes to Trinamool. Many Muslim voters say Mamata Banerjee has ensured that communities live in relative peace, has not openly discriminated against any religion, and has kept welfare schemes flowing. In that telling, voting for the Trinamool becomes less a matter of enthusiasm than of duty and protection. That feeling appears strongest in places where the party is seen as the only viable force capable of keeping the BJP out.That consensus, however, is not uniform. In places like Bhangar, Muslim ISF supporters complain of discrimination from the TMC government in housing benefits. In Baharampur, Adhir Chowdhury accuses the ruling party of having planned a riot in 2024. Sabir Ahamed, director of the Sabar Institute, believes that, cutting across geography, the effect of SIR is likely to consolidate minority support behind the ruling party. In his reading, visible anti-incumbency among minorities on issues such as OBC reservation and the Waqf Bill has now receded behind a more immediate fear about documentation, exclusion and vulnerability. He argues that, for many, the election becomes a question of survival and they may opt for TMC which has been strident in its opposition to SIR compared to other parties like Left, Congress and ISF.Ahamed’s reading of the data is that the clean-up pattern changes between the ASDD stage (absent, shifted, dead or duplicate) and the under-adjudication stage. According to him, Muslim-dominated seats initially show a relatively high level of mapped population, while Matua areas appear more unmapped. But once the under-adjudication data is mapped against Muslim population, the pattern shifts. He says there is a clear positive correlation between the under-adjudication percentage and Muslim population. His analysis is the final rolls too bear a similar trend. He points to constituencies such as Shamsherganj, Lalgola, Bhagabangola, Metiabruz, Farakka and Mothabari as examples of places that see large deletions after scrutiny. The broader constituency data, too, shows especially heavy deletions in Murshidabad, along with significant losses in Malda, North Dinajpur, South 24 Parganas, Birbhum, and Matua-dominant pockets of North 24 Parganas and Nadia. Ahamed says places like Domkal and Farakka were over 90% mapped, but have now faced widespread deletion. The researchers have taken up Bhowanipore and Nandigram, the most talked-about constituencies in these polls for micro level analysis, and have found a disproportionately high rate of deletion among Muslims. All this shows a biased method of deletion, feels Ahamed. At the same time, not everyone agrees that this automatically translates into a clear electoral dividend for the Trinamool. Political commentator Subhamoy Maitra says there is no definitive evidence to suggest that voters in Muslim-dominated districts such as Malda, Murshidabad and North Dinajpur will shift en masse to the ruling party simply because of the large-scale deletions. Instead, he argues, those unhappy with the government may still repose their faith in the Congress and the Left. Referring to the 2024 general election results, he notes that the third front improved its vote share from 2021 and still retains a meaningful base. On the broader clean-up, he says the deletion of around 58.2 lakh ASDD names in the draft roll could potentially hurt the ruling party, which has long prided itself on its organisational strength, but he cautions against drawing any straightforward conclusion. The Congress ran an aggressive campaign in Malda and Murshidabad, with Rahul Gandhi leading the way in Shamsherganj. The party has more than a chance in places like Sujapur, Malatipur, Ratua and Chanchal in Malda, and Jalangi, Lalgola, Baharampur, Sagardighi and Farakka in Murshidabad. Similarly, the Left fancies its chances in seats like Khargram, Kandi, Domkal and Murshidabad. In Chopra, Karandighi and Chakulia in North Dinajpur, and Kumarganj in South Dinajpur, proper three- or four-way contests are expected. In such contests, even a slight shift in loyalty can tip the balance of power. With keeping the BJP at bay remaining the primary objective, the minority community is likely to weigh its options carefully.It is no secret that Muslim voters have steadily moved towards the Trinamool since 2011. With Muslims accounting for around 27% of Bengal’s population, they often hold the difference between the victor and the vanquished. In the two Muslim-majority districts of Malda and Murshidabad, the Trinamool’s vote share rose by close to 10 percentage points between 2011 and 2021. During the same period, Muslim representation in the Congress and the Left collapsed, while the Trinamool’s rose sharply. Yet 2024 also shows that the ruling party is not unshakeable in these belts. It slipped in Murshidabad and fell behind in all 12 assembly segments of Malda. That is what keeps the Congress and the Left relevant, even if their lack of alliance, and the presence of formations such as Humayun Kabir’s AJUP, make the picture more complicated.Many believe Mamata Banerjee’s inclusive politics has won the approval of minorities. Others argue she has simply treated them as a captive vote bank. Either way, minority support remains one of the main pillars of the Trinamool’s electoral strength. Post-SIR, the anger among minority voters is undeniable. The question is whether it is substantial enough to consolidate support behind Didi to help her secure a fourth term, escaping clear signs of anti-incumbency. 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Will RR continue April 22 magic vs LSG? H-1B visa holders harassed by influencers: Immigration attorneys say ‘don’t open the doors, you are not…’ Representative image NEW DELHI: At least six people were killed and several others were injured on Wednesday evening after a pickup van overturned in Gujarat’s Valsad district. According to the police, the van was carrying around 30 people from Girnara village to a wedding. Inspector DN Vanza of Karpada police station said that the vehicle overturned after the driver lost control of the wheel, killing three children, two women and a man, news agency PTI reported. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, the police said.This is a breaking story… Details awaited About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Is that why Iran regime is surviving? Bank of Baroda sportsperson recruitment 2026: Applications begin April 22; check details here Raja Shivaji: ‘So rocking’, Subhash Ghai praises Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’, calls it ‘Full of nationalistic energies’ | Hindi Movie News Cash, liquor, drugs: EC seizures in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal cross Rs 1,000 crore ahead of assembly polls Extraemily: ExtraEmily takes a break from livestreaming after viewbotting allegations Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday took a serious note of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “terrorist”, issuing a stern notice to him. The poll body has asked Kharge to explain his stand within 24 hours.Kharge on Tuesday referred to PM Modi as a “terrorist” and later issued a clarification, in remarks expected to trigger political controversy during the ongoing election season.Kharge made the statement in Chennai at a press conference on the final day of campaigning for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, scheduled for Thursday. He was criticising the opposition AIADMK over its alliance with PM Modi’s BJP.”How can they (AIADMK) join with Modi? He is a terrorist. And he doesn’t believe in equality. His party won’t believe in equality and justice. And these people are joining with them, it means that they are weakening democracy, they are weakening the philosophy of Annadurai, Kamaraj, Periyar, Kalaignar, and Baba Saheb Ambedkar,” he said.When questioned on the context of his remarks, the Congress chief said he meant that the prime minister always “threatens” and pointed to the alleged “misuse” of agencies by the BJP-led central government.“I want to clarify that Modi always threatens. The institutions like ED, I-T and CBI are in his hands. Therefore I say, in that context, I say he is terrorising people and political parties,” the veteran politician stated.Later, the BJP urged EC to initiate “suitable penal action” against Kharge, arguing that the remark was among the “gravest possible imputations in public life”.“This is not just derogatory, it is a dangerous and unprecedented attack on democratic institutions and a blatant violation of the MCC. Immediate action is non-negotiable,” BJP said in its complaint. Union minister Kiren Rijiju and other functionaries asked EC to consider registering an FIR against Kharge for making a “false and defamatory statement” and violating the poll code.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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An Indian student reportedly built a viral AI influencer targeting US conservatives, but the account was later removed over fraud and misinformation concerns.Independent MP Pappu Yadav sparked backlash after defending sexist remarks, drawing a notice from the Bihar State Women’s Commission.Diet Coke shortages hit Indian cities amid supply disruptions and rising demand.Here are top 5 stories of the day‘Put democracy in peril’: SC slams Mamata’s ‘interference’ in I-PAC raid caseThe Supreme Court strongly criticised Mamata Banerjee over her alleged interference during an Enforcement Directorate raid linked to I-PAC. Calling it an “extraordinary situation”, the court said that her actions that included entering the raid site and allegedly removing evidence, put democracy at risk. Meanwhile, ED has maintained the probe was routine and not politically motivated. 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Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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