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In a surprise move, the government is reportedly set to appoint former railway minister and veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as high commissioner to Bangladesh.
Amid the ongoing campaign for the 2026 West Bengal
Legislative Assembly election, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the BJP would ban the beef trade in West Bengal if it comes to power in the state. He also accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of “misleading people” regarding food habits.
BJP leader SamratChoudhary was sworn in as the chief minister of Bihar on Wednesday, the first from the saffron party to hold the post. Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) administered the oath of office and secrecy to Choudhry.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a large women’s convention in Varanasi on April 28, 2026, during a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency. The event, often referred to as a Mahila Sammelan, is expected to witness participation from thousands of women and is being seen as a significant political outreach programme ahead of upcoming elections.
Kolkata Knight Riders are back in the winning column after a dramatic four-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals. Led by a brilliant 53* from Rinku Singh and a career-best spell from Varun Chakaravarthy, the Knights overcame a shaky start to chase down 155 at Eden Gardens, finally ending their 22-day wait for a victory.
