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  Nurpurbedi (Sanjeev Bhandari)-  The protest against the Himachal entry tax has now gained more momentum. In this regard, during a meeting held today under the leadership of Kirti Kisan Morcha at village Munne in the area, the protest committee has announced to make the Modra Toll Plaza located on the Kiratpur Sahib-Manali National Highway free for vehicles going to Himachal on May 2. Which has been named as 'Halla Bol Sangharsh', a symbol of the enthusiasm of Punjabis. The protest committee believes that it is wrong to impose two tolls on the same National Highway and this step is being taken under this strategy. During the plenary meeting of various organizations held today, the protestors decided that no leader of any political party, whether ruling or opposition, will be given a mic to address from the stage. While they will only be able to participate in the protest.  Apart from this, an 11-member disciplinary committee has been formed to talk to the administration ...

West Bengal Exit Poll Results 2026 By Today's Chanakya: On vote share, BJP is projected to take a clear lead with 48% ± 3%, indicating a strong consolidation of support. West Bengal Exit Poll Results 2026 By Today’s Chanakya:  Public opinion firm Today’s Chanakya pointed to a possible shake-up in West Bengal politics, putting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) well ahead with a projection of 192+ seats in the 294-member Assembly. The Mamata Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has governed the state for the past 15 years, is pegged at around 100 seats, while other parties appear marginal with just a couple of seats. A party or alliance needs 147 to form the government in West Bengal. If the estimates translate into actual results, it would signal a significant political shift, with the BJP poised to dislodge the TMC after over a decade in power. The projections suggest a consolidation of votes in favour of the BJP, hinting at a broader change in voter sentiment acro...

Indian Army Electric Bike: This project will procure electric motorcycles and scooters specifically designed for military use. A separate tender is also for a "battery-operated two-wheeled messenger," which will allow soldiers to silently transmit messages without the use of radio. Indian Army Electric Bike:   The Indian Army is about to make a major change in its field operations. The Army is preparing to replace older petrol bikes with Silent Scout electric two-wheelers. A special tender for this purpose was issued in March 2026. The aim is to make the Army's movement and communication more secure and modern. This project will procure electric motorcycles and scooters specifically designed for military use. A separate tender is also for a "battery-operated two-wheeled messenger," which will allow soldiers to silently deliver messages without the use of radio. The most significant feature of these bikes is their near-silence. Their sound will be inaudible at a ...

Amid the ongoing global oil crisis, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a major decision. The UAE has withdrawn from the petroleum-rich groups OPEC and OPEC+. The UAE's Energy Minister stated, "This decision was made independently and there was no direct consultation with any other country, including Saudi Arabia. We are capable of making our own decisions." Amid tensions with Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a major decision. The UAE has decided to withdraw from the petroleum countries' groups OPEC and OPEC+. This decision has been taken at a time when it is facing tensions with the Gulf Council (GCC). This move by the UAE could be a major blow to the groups' de facto leader, Saudi Arabia. The departure of the UAE, a longtime member of OPEC, could create chaos and weaken the group, which has generally tried to show unity despite internal differences on many issues ranging from geopolitics to production quotas. OPEC countries are already facing ...

Pakistan Attack Afghanistan: Tensions have once again escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the situation on the border has become critical. The armies of both countries are facing each other at the Spin Boldak-Chaman border and are attacking each other with artillery and tanks. Pakistan Attack Afghanistan:  Tensions have once again escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the situation on the border has become critical. The armies of both countries are facing each other at the Spin Boldak-Chaman border and are attacking each other with artillery and tanks. According to reports, at around 11 a.m. on Monday (April 27, 2026), the Pakistani military launched a drone attack on the Kunar University campus. A professor and two students were seriously injured in the attack. The situation worsened following this attack on the educational institution. In response, Afghanistan also launched an offensive against Pakistan. Afghanistan's retaliatory action The Afghan army has c...

The RBI has cancelled the licence of Paytm Payments Bank over serious compliance violations and governance concerns. The bank can no longer provide banking services and the central bank will move the High Court for its closure. New Delhi: In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank. The central bank confirmed the decision in an official statement, stating that the bank will no longer be allowed to offer banking services. The action has been taken due to serious concerns related to regulatory compliance and violations of norms. The RBI also assured that necessary steps will be taken to safeguard customer interests and ensure that deposits and services are not adversely affected. Why was the licence cancelled? According to the RBI, the bank's operations were being conducted in a manner that was detrimental not only to the institution but also to its customers. This was found to be in violation of Section 22...