VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html UP Board Class 10, 12 toppers 2026: Girls secure top positions in both classes, dominate merit list ‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection day 36 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh film chases ‘Pushpa 2’s all-time domestic record on sixth Thursday After raping IRS officer’s daughter, accused stole Rs 2.5 lakh: New details in south Delhi murder Candace Owens: “Dancing all over Charlie’s grave”: Candace Owens sparks firestorm after shocking call about Charlie Kirk’s burial MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Thursday in its first response to US President Donald Trump’s controversial “hellhole” remark, said it has seen the reports but stopped short of issuing a detailed response. Earlier to this, Trump had shared an anti-immigration social media post, that used derogatory term for both India and China.Addressing a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some reports. That’s where I leave it.”This comes after Trump reshared an anti-immigrant social media post on his platform Truth Social that described immigration into the United States and referenced countries including India and China in derogatory terms, triggering political backlash and criticism.”A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or some other hellhole on the planet. You don’t have to go too far to see that. English is not spoken here anymore. That there’s almost no loyalty to this country amongst the immigrant class coming in today, which was not always the case,” it read.Also Read | ‘China, India or some other hellhole … ’: Trump reshares anti-immigrant rant as approval rating dipsIt goes further, alleging systemic bias in employment and immigration systems: “You have to be from India or China because almost all the internal mechanisms are set up to run by Indians and Chinese.” The post also claims that integration seen in earlier waves of European immigration “is long over,” arguing that the United States has shifted from a “melting pot” to a “cash in pot”.Reacting strongly, the Congress party condemned the remarks and also targeted the government, calling the statement ‘extremely insulting and anti-India’ and demanding a firm response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.US President Trump has called India a “HELLHOLE,” the Congress said in its reaction, adding that the comment “hurts every Indian” and urging PM Modi to raise the issue with Washington.“However, given his track record so far, it cannot be expected that he will say anything in front of Trump,” the party added, further alleging that PM Modi remained silent despite repeated remarks by the US President.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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Author Durjoy Datta shares a video which reveals the emotional impact kids rarely express Antarctica’s “point of no return”: Scientists warn the meltdown may be unstoppable A future without cigarettes: Britain’s long game against smoking NEW DELHI: The first phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal was marred with violence, allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.On the eve of polling day, crude bombs were allegedly hurled in Murshidabad, injuring at least one person.The victim told news agency ANI, “I had stepped out yesterday to offer Namaz at around 8 pm. I was standing… two boys came and threw a bomb near my foot. Humayun Kabir’s party workers have done this.”Scuffle breaks out between TMC and AUJP workersThe situation escalated hours after the polling began in Murshidabad as clash broke out between Trinamool Congress and Aam Janata Unnayan Party workers. According to ANI, TMC workers raised slogans and entered into an altercation with police upon the arrival of AUJP Humayun Kabir.The supporters used lathis to attack each other, pelted stones and damaged the vehicles standing on the side of the road.Security personnel were deployed to control the situation as tensions escalated between party workers and police during the polling process. The police were forced to use mild lathicharge to dispel some of the crowd, but denied that the situation was out of hand.ASP Majid Khan said, “The situation is peaceful. Nothing has happened anywhere…”Humayun Kabir’s sit-in protestMeanwhile, Humayun Kabir organised a sit-in protest, alleging that a police officer lathi-charged his supporters in the night and demanded the removal of the officer.He also urged EC to take action against the TMC workers involved in the clash today.”We want the Nowda police officer who lathi-charged my supporters overnight. This should not be done. The Election Commission should take action on them… A new officer should be posted there. Until then, I will keep sitting here in protest… My people are being hit and threatened. This should not happen. Election Commission should take action against the TMC workers who did all this,” Humayun Kabir said.Meanwhile, the Election Commission has sought a report from DM/DEO on the tensions in the Nowda tension.BJP candidate beaten up in DinajpurBharatiya Janata Party candidate Subhendu Sarkar was allegedly beaten up by TMC workers in Dakshin Dinajpur. In a video, Sarkar was seen chased by TMC workers while cops rescuing him.BJP candidate from Kumarganj, Subhendu Sarkar said, “In the Kumarganj Assembly constituency, our polling agents in 8-10 polling stations were forcibly removed. I personally intervened and ensured they were allowed back inside. When I visited Booth No. 24 to inspect the situation on the ground, they launched an attack on my entire team and me; they were clearly intent on creating an atmosphere of intimidation and fear… Central Forces were present at the polling station itself—they were inside the premises.””But when I arrived on the scene, I was accompanied only by my bodyguard; there was no one else with us. Mamata Banerjee has lost the election, and Trinamool Congress are losing all four seats in this region. Out of sheer desperation and fear, they launched an attack on us,” he added.EVM glitchesEVM glitches also disrupted voting at Murshidabad. According to officials, polling was halted at booth number 156 in Parsalika Madanmohan Primary School in the Beldanga assembly segment after an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) developed a snag, they said.At booth number 212 in the Samsherganj assembly constituency, voting did not begin on time because of similar issues. Polling was also delayed at booth number 130 in Kandi, officials added.In Purba Medinipur, an EVM malfunction was reported in Birulia of the Nandigram assembly constituency.In Cooch Behar, voting at booth number 229 in Town High School was suspended for nearly an hour before resuming. Polling was also delayed at booth number 231 in Malda district’s Habibpur constituency.In Siliguri in Darjeeling district, polling could not start on time at booth number 26/31 in Margaret School because of a faulty EVM.Amid the polling process, an elephant roaming near a booth in Jhargram district triggered panic among voters. The animal was spotted outside Jitushol Aanshik Buniyadi Vidyalaya polling station.Voter intimidation in Nandigram?Meanwhile, the TMC accused the police of working in favour of the BJP in Nandigram. On the other hand, leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleged that goons backed by the ruling party were threatening people in the area as voting was underway in the first phase of West Bengal assembly polls.Addressing a press conference, state minister Shashi Panja alleged that police personnel deployed in Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district were acting in favour of the BJP.She said a TMC delegation met Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal and lodged a formal complaint, seeking the removal of two police officers from poll duty.”The presence of these officers is raising serious concerns about the neutrality in the polling process,” she claimed.The BJP rejected the allegations, with Adhikari alleging that “TMC-sheltered goons” were threatening voters.”Murder accused Sheikh Sahabuddin is roaming in the area freely. He is visiting booths where Hindu voters are in the majority and threatening them. I am visiting those booths to reassure the voters,” he told reporters before rushing to one of the booths.”I am not here for Hindu-Muslim polarisation. I am here to fight criminals and stop them. The criminals here are TMC leaders belonging to a particular community,” he alleged.West Bengal is witnessing a high-voltage contest between the incumbent Trinamool Congress, which is seeking a fourth consecutive term, and the BJP, which is aiming to form the government after a strong showing in the previous elections.Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is aiming for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP, which secured 77 seats in the previous election, is making a renewed push to form the government in the state.In West Bengal, the parties are contesting against one another for 294 Assembly seats. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), the first phase covers 152 Assembly constituencies, while the second phase includes 142 seats. There are a total of 1,478 candidates in the fray in this phase.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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NEW DELHI: BJP leader Agnimitra Paul’s car was allegedly vandalised in a stone-pelting incident on Wednesday after she exited a polling booth in Asansol during voting.According to the video, the back of the vehicle was heavily damaged after unidentified persons allegedly hurled stones at her moving car in the Rahmatnagar area of Burnpur. The leader later claimed it was a deliberate attempt to influence the electoral process and said she had filed a complaint at the Hirapur Police Station.Speaking to reporters, she said: “A stone was pelted at my running car as we were coming out of a polling booth in Rahmat Nagar in Asansol. It is very clear who is behind this. This is an effort to influence the election. We have filed a complaint against this.”She claimed that she wasn’t injured, while her secretary sitting at the back sustained minor injuries in the incident.”My car was attacked and vandalised. I had gone to the Rahmat Nagar minority area when a large boulder was thrown onto my car. The entire back of the car was destroyed, and the glass was completely shattered. By God’s grace, neither my security personnel nor I was hurt. However, my secretary, who was sitting at the back, was slightly injured. This cannot be tolerated, as this kind of incident keeps happening. You can easily understand who is behind this and who has good relations with the minority…” Contesting from the Asansol South assembly constituency, Paul also casted her vote during the first phase of polling and expressed confidence in the BJP’s performance, saying she believed voters in West Bengal would support the party.Click here for West Bengal assembly elections live blog updates “We are sure that the people of Bengal will vote for the BJP… They are determined to remove TMC, who is a disgrace to the CM’s chair and voters,” she said while speaking to ANI.Calling the election a ‘war to save Bengal,’ she added that the focus should be on jobs and development rather than divisive politics. “This is a war to save Bengal. We don’t want the politics of Hindu-Muslim. We want employment for the youth and bringing back 40 lakh people, who migrated from here, to come back,” she said. She also launched a sharp attack on chief minister Mamata Banerjee, saying she had ‘failed as a Chief Minister’ and should step down. “You (Mamata Banerjee) are a failure as a Chief Minister, and you must leave the seat,” she said. Among the key contests, the Asansol South assembly constituency is witnessing a high-profile battle, with Agnimitra Paul facing Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Tapas Banerjee, who is the current MLA from Raniganj and had earlier represented Asansol South from 2011 to 2021. Paul, who is also the Vice President of the BJP’s West Bengal unit, remains one of the party’s prominent faces in the region. She is seeking to retain her seat in what is expected to be a closely fought contest in the industrial belt.The Asansol Lok Sabha constituency covers Pandabeswar, Raniganj, Jamuria, Asansol South, Asansol North, Kulti and Barabani and is considered politically significant due to its strong presence in West Bengal’s industrial and mining belt.Asansol, part of the Asansol-Durgapur industrial zone, is known for its coal, iron and steel industries, making it one of the most economically important regions in the state.In West Bengal, parties are contesting across 294 Assembly seats. According to the Election Commission, the first phase covers 152 constituencies, while the second phase includes 142 seats, with a total of 1,478 candidates in the fray in this phase.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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UMANG app says ‘Inter results available’ ‘How to Rob a Bank’ star Pete Davidson debuts NEW tattoo for daughter Scottie amid USD 200K removal process OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clarifies his ‘drunk text’ to Anthropic’s growth head Amol Avasare; says: Tongiht I have had… Us Cities With Renewable Energy: 6 US cities powered entirely by renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydro | World News Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections across 234 constituencies saw brisk participation, with long queues reported at several polling stations and steady turnout across urban and rural pockets.The day also saw a strong public focus on high-profile voting, with top political leaders, celebrities and first-time voters turning up in large numbers across Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore and other districts.TVK chief Vijay also drew attention after writing to the Election Commission seeking an extension of polling hours, citing delays and slow movement at multiple booths due to long queues.In a notable highlight, a robot dressed in traditional Tamil attire was deployed at a Chennai polling station to welcome voters, adding a tech-driven attraction to the polling process.Over 5.7 crore voters are deciding the fate of more than 4,000 candidates in a closely watched three-way contest between the DMK-led alliance, AIADMK-led NDA and actor Vijay’s TVK, which is making its electoral debut.Steady turnout across districtsPolling stations across Tamil Nadu saw steady voter turnout through the day, with long queues reported in many areas. Election Commission data indicated rising participation from morning hours, reaching 56.81 per cent at 1 pm, with several districts recording brisk voting activity across urban and rural regions.Top leaders cast early votesChief Minister M K Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, TVK chief Vijay and senior leaders including P Chidambaram, Kanimozhi, Anbumani Ramadoss were among the early voters. Stalin urged citizens to participate, saying, “Tamil Nadu will win.”Star power dominates polling dayKollywood celebrities added major visibility to the election process. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Sivakarthikeyan, Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Dhanush, Vikram, Jiiva, Sasikumar, RJ Balaji, Trisha, Anirudh Ravichander and several others cast their votes across Chennai and other districts. Many actors also encouraged responsible voting and civic participation.Vijay flags delays, seeks longer polling timeTVK chief Vijay, who is contesting the elections, wrote to the Election Commission seeking extension of polling hours by two hours, citing long queues and slow voting at several booths across Tamil Nadu. In his letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, he said, “There are reports from polling stations of voters waiting in long queues to cast their votes, but the polling process is slow,” and urged intervention to prevent voter inconvenience.He also called for better supervision and the deployment of designated officers to ensure smoother crowd management and more efficient polling, adding that delays could discourage voters from exercising their franchise.Robot greets voters at Vellore boothAt a polling booth in the Government Muslim Higher Secondary School in Vellore, a robot dressed in traditional Tamil attire was deployed to welcome voters. The initiative drew attention as it greeted citizens arriving to cast their votes, highlighting a tech-driven approach to voter engagement.Three-way political contest intensifiesThe main contest is between the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, while actor Vijay’s TVK is attempting to emerge as a third force in its electoral debut. DMK leader A Raja claimed the alliance could secure over 200 seats, while opposition leaders expressed confidence of a return to power.Polling logistics and securityThe Election Commission deployed central and state forces, along with EVMs and VVPAT systems across more than 75,000 polling stations. Special facilities were arranged for elderly voters, first-time voters and persons with disabilities, with over 3.6 lakh personnel on election duty.Results on May 4Polling will conclude at 6 pm, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. The outcome will determine whether the DMK retains power, the AIADMK stages a comeback, or if TVK disrupts the traditional Dravidian political order in Tamil Nadu.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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