VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html UP hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest: What workers will now earn ‘Despite pain, she behaved like happiest person,’ Aruna Irani breaks down recalling late Asha Bhosle- Exclusive Mass shooting at school in Turkey; one dead, 16 injured Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday once again took jabs at the election commission and the BJP amid the ongoing war of words over the SIR process.Addressing a public rally at Pingla in Paschim Medinipur district, the TMC chief alleged that “logical discrepancy” under the SIR exercise is not an officially recognised term under the EC framework and was selectively applied in West Bengal, unlike Bihar, to benefit the BJP. Further slamming the saffron party, she added that, she said she has not seen a “dirty party” like the BJP.The West Bengal chief minister, urging people to vote against the BJP, said, “The BJP has snatched everything from you… Voting against it would be your only way to take revenge.”She further claimed that the BJP is organising rallies at locations with direct rail links to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to facilitate bringing in people from those states to fill the venues.Earlier in the day, Mamata had launched another sharp attack on BJP, accusing it of attempting to divide and undermine the people of the state, while urging voters to support TMC for a fourth consecutive term.Sharing a video from her election rally on X, Mamata cited her rallies in Birbhum, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman and Bankura, calling voters to back TMC candidates, expressing confidence in returning to power. “My brothers and sisters are my greatest asset. The source of my strength. The backbone of everything we have built together over these fifteen years… I am filled with confidence that our Maa-Mati-Manush Sarkar will return for a historic fourth consecutive term,” she said.In a veiled reference to the BJP, Banerjee alleged that forces were at work to “divide and humiliate” the people of West Bengal and strip away democratic rights. Calling on voters to unite, she said, “Those conspiring to divide our people, malign our state, strip away democratic rights, and exploit and humiliate the people of Bengal will not succeed. Not while we stand together.”She also invoked a strong political pitch, urging people across communities to come together against what she described as “Bangla-Birodhi Zamindars.” “I call upon every caste, every creed, every class, every religion to rise as one immovable force against the Bangla-Birodhi Zamindars who threaten everything we stand for,” she said.Mamata further appealed for support for multiple TMC candidates across constituencies, naming nominees from Suri, Bolpur, Rampurhat, Labpur, Ausgram, Galsi, Durgapur Purba, Durgapur Paschim, Asansol Uttar, Jamuria, Pandabeswar and Bankura.Polling in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with results scheduled to be announced on May 4. The contest is expected to be a high-stakes battle between the incumbent TMC, seeking a fourth term, and the BJP, which is aiming to expand its presence in the state after making gains in the previous election.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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In the 2021 Assembly elections, Karthikeyan had defeated Appu by a margin of 9,181 votes, or 5.1 per cent.The Muslim community is expected to play a key role in the constituency, with a population share of 24.28 per cent in Vellore city, according to the 2011 Census.Earlier on Monday, Stalin had said that the DMK would defeat the NDA alliance in the assembly elections, saying the “Tamil Nadu team” would prevail over the “Delhi team”.Addressing a public meeting in Ranipet district, he accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of raising the issue of delimitation to divert attention from concerns such as LPG shortages and the depreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar.”In the 2026 democratic war, I have come so that we shall defeat the Delhi team and make the Tamil Nadu team win. BJP is now taking the delimitation in hand. People are facing trouble without gas, and the Indian rupee has gone high against the dollar. So, to divert attention, the BJP is trying to take the delimitation issue now. This delimitation is the biggest in Indian history. If they are hiding it and trying to implement it, then surely they are against Tamil Nadu,” Stalin said, news agency ANI reported.He also described the party’s election manifesto as a “superstar” and announced a welfare scheme aimed at women voters. Under the proposal, the DMK plans to provide an Rs 8,000 coupon to women for purchasing new home appliances or exchanging existing ones.Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4.The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the NDA led by AIADMK, along with BJP and PMK. 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How much will Iran lose? The cost of Trump’s Hormuz blockade External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a telephonic converstaion with his counterpart Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar. Sharing the details of the conversation, Jaishankar said that the talks “covered different aspects of the West Asia situation.”This is a developing story. Details to follow…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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HR AGM arrested for ‘ignoring’ complaints; 78 emails, chats under SIT scanner Mark Carney clinches decisive mandate as Trump’s rhetoric rallies Canadian voters ECI announces 2,926 candidates in fray for West Bengal assembly polls | India News Updated: Apr 14, 2026, 13:33 IST Delhi University opens registrations for four-week administrative training programme: Check details here When Shakti Mohan went down on her knees and confessed her love to Hrithik Roshan on national TV: ‘Happiest day of my life’ | Hindi Movie News People born on THESE days are known for their intense internal power ‘Every voice ignored’: Rahul Gandhi takes ‘developed India’ dig at govt over Noida workers’ protest | India News Oman Archaeological Discovery: Oman: What began as road construction reveals 3,000-year-old graves and rare Iron Age burial rituals | World News Photo credit: ANI The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, promising Rs 2,000 monthly aid for women heads of households and a one-time Rs 10,000 assistance per household.Announcing the move, Union minister JP Nadda outlined key proposals aimed at financial assistance, safety, and economic empowerment of women. “The key highlights of the manifesto are that we will be providing a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to all women heads of the households and a one-time sum of Rs 10,000 to every household when we come to power under the AIADMK leadership,” he said.In addition to above promises, the party also pledged free LPG cylinders annually and Rs 25,000 support for eligible women to purchase e-scooters. It also proposed interest-free loans up to Rs 50 lakh for women-led cooperatives, self-help groups, and MSMEs, along with a mandate that 20% of procurement in manufacturing units be sourced from such groups.The party has also proposed women safety measures in its manifesto such as zero FIR reporting, victim-witness protection, and special fast-track courts for heinous crimes, including sexual offences. The party also promised 100% blind spot-free CCTV coverage in buses, schools, and universities, along with better utilisation of the Nirbhaya fund.For farmers, the BJP said it would enhance benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi by adding a Rs 3,000 top-up to the existing Rs 6,000 annual support.Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4.The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by the AIADMK with the BJP and PMK as allies.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. 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