VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘To preserve security & unity of people’: Lebanon PM postpones US visit amid Israeli strikes US-Iran talks pause without breakthrough: 5 reasons why negotiations failed in Pakistan – NEW DELHI: A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Assam on Sunday at 09:21:58 IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology.The tremor was recorded at a depth of 5 km, with the epicentre located in Cachar district at latitude 24.659°N and longitude 92.763°E.No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been reported so far. This is a developing story, and more details are 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. 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 MediaVideosJaishankar Meets UAE FM In Abu Dhabi, Discusses West Asia Situation And Strategic Partnership”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global TensionsUP’s Massive Voter List Reset: 8.43 Million Added, 13.2% Deleted in Longest-Ever Revision123Photostories7 foods Indians think are Indian but actually came from abroadFrom Ajrakh to royal gold: Kareena Kapoor Khan just nailed the ultimate ‘Begum’ look7 easy-to-grow herbal teas for your home gardenMuscle loss could be your liver’s first distress signal: Hidden signs people ignore and how to protect liver health early8 old-school baby names are back, and they are cuter than everFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at homeBollywood who? 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Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.Among districts, Murshidabad has the highest number of voters at 50.26 lakh, followed by Purba Medinipur with 41.60 lakh and Paschim Medinipur with 37.70 lakh electors. Kalimpong has the lowest voter count at 2.01 lakh.In north Bengal, Cooch Behar accounts for 22.63 lakh voters, while Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar have 17.19 lakh and 11.64 lakh electors, respectively. Darjeeling district has 11.10 lakh voters.Uttar Dinajpur has 19.68 lakh electors, while Dakshin Dinajpur accounts for 11.59 lakh. Malda district has a voter base of 27.91 lakh.In western districts, Bankura has 29.19 lakh voters, Purulia has 22.52 lakh, and Jhargram has 9.10 lakh electors. Paschim Bardhaman accounts for 19.65 lakh voters, while Birbhum has 26.91 lakh electors.An Election Commission official said the rolls have been updated to ensure accuracy and participation. “updated after due revision and verification to ensure maximum accuracy and inclusiveness”.”All necessary measures have been taken to ensure that eligible voters can participate in the democratic process without inconvenience,” the official added.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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CHENNAI: Union minister Piyush Goyal welcomed the second batch of Indian fishermen at Chennai International Airport after their successful evacuation from Iran amid ongoing conflict conditions in the region.Speaking to reporters at the airport on Saturday, Goyal said the evacuation was carried out following directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with coordinated efforts by the ministry of external affairs (MEA) and Indian missions abroad to relocate the stranded fishermen from Iran to Armenia before bringing them back to India.”Our Prime Minister gave instructions to the foreign ministry, and they worked very hard to move them from Iran to Armenia. From Armenia, we got some good people to support us in getting them back because they are very poor fishermen. In the first batch, 345 came. Today, 300+ came. The Prime Minister has always cared for all the people who are stuck in any crisis. This once again demonstrates how much he cares for our fishermen who were unfortunately stuck in the middle of the war in Iran. They have been brought out from right inside Iran,” Goyal said.He further informed that over 600 Indian fishermen have been safely brought back from Iran so far, with the assistance of Indian embassies in Iran and Armenia. The returnees include fishermen primarily from Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala and Puducherry.”It is a delight to welcome back our brave fishermen who were in the middle of the war in Iran. They have been able to come back to India with the help of the embassy in Iran and the embassy in Armenia. In the first plane, 345 fishermen had come back, mostly from Tamil Nadu. Today, we have more than 300 fishermen who have come back. The majority are from Tamil Nadu, many are from Gujarat, and some are from Kerala and Puducherry. They had gone to Iran to make a living, mostly from the southern part of the country. They come from different districts like Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, and Nagapattinam, as well as Pudukkottai, Mayiladuthurai, and many other districts across the coastline. The fishermen from Gujarat are mostly from Valsad in the Surat region,” he said.Goyal also praised the coordinated diplomatic efforts of external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his team, stating that they ensured the safety of Indian citizens from the very beginning of the crisis.”From the first day when the war started, the foreign minister, a son of the soil from Tamil Nadu, Jaishankar and his team were in touch with the fishermen, making sure they were safe. The embassy brought them together in Armenia, and we have made arrangements for the plane to get them to India. They may belong to different parts of Bharat, but what binds them together is ‘Mahabharat,’ the Tricolour, our national flag, and the love and affection of 140 crore Indians who were eagerly waiting for their brothers to come back from the war in Iran,” the Union Minister said.A fisherman from Kanyakumari district, Silvester, who was among those repatriated, expressed relief after returning home, saying the evacuation brought them safety and comfort.”Now we feel safe and happy. Our Modi government has helped us greatly. Without them, we couldn’t have reached here. They helped us a lot; they even gave us good, decent food,” he told ANI. 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