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• Pitch for TN

  Amidst the kaleidoscope of Tamil Nadu's political landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself entangled in a complex web of identity, ideology, and electoral aspirations. From the bustling streets of Chennai to the tranquil shores of Kanyakumari, the party's quest for a significant presence in the Dravidian heartland is fraught with challenges and contradictions. The BJP's tryst with Tamil Nadu dates back decades, yet its journey has been marked by a series of peaks and valleys, reflecting the intricate interplay of regional dynamics and national ambitions.

• On the brink

  The escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran in West Asia has once again brought the region to the brink of conflict. The exchange of hostilities, marked by Iran's large-scale but ultimately futile drone and missile attack on Israel, underscores the precarious balance of power in the region and the complex web of alliances and interests at play. In the aftermath of Iran's attack, which saw Israel successfully intercepting the majority of incoming projectiles with a remarkable 99 per cent accuracy rate, the situation remains tense and uncertain.

• TMC and BJP leaders join in Ram Navami celebrations across state

  With active participation from the ruling Trinamul Congress and its rival BJP, in separate programmes, Ram Navami was celebrated across the state peacefully till Wednesday evening.

• JU declines permission for Ram Navami celebrations on campus

  A row broke out at Jadavpur University yesterday over the withdrawal of a permission to observe Ram Navami on the campus, allegedly after it was granted.

• Mominpur girl clears UPSC with rank of 165

  Saima Khan, a resident of Ward 78 in Mominpur has emerged successful obtaining 165 rank in the prestigious Union Public Service Examination examinations.

• Balagarh MLA criticises Locket for neglecting river bank erosion

  The Balagarh MLA, Manoranjan Beyapari, speaking to The Statesman, came down heavily on the BJP MP candidate Locket Chatterjee for completely ignoring the Balagarh river bank erosion issue.

• EC suggests 'refrain' to Guv's decision to be at Cooch Behar on poll day

  Election commission today declined Governor C V Ananda Bose permission to travel to Cooch Behar tomorrow on security grounds after the constitutional head of the state informed his proposed itinerary seeking the EC clearance on his travel plan, ahead of the polls.

• 2498 booths under Asansol LS seat super sensitive: ECI

  The Election Commission (EC) has declared 2,498 booths, under Asansol Lok Sabha seat as super sensitive.

• Heatwave: Met upgrades warning from yellow to orange

  This weekend, at many places of south Bengal, could be blistering. The weather office has issued a forecast of the mercury soaring up to seven degrees Celsius above normal, for three days during 19-21 April at many places over districts of south Bengal.

• Police gets extra cautious with security measures for Ram Navami

  To prevent any unpleasant incidents in the city during Ram Navami celebrations ahead of the Lok Sabha election, police headquarters at Lalbazar were on high alert.

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