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Waris Punjab De Head Amritpal Singh, currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam under the National Security Act, will contest parliamentary elections from Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat. Here's what we know so far.

Kerala will cast vote on April 26 for 20 constituencies. The government has issued an order stating that wages should not be denied or reduced for commercial establishments during this day. A total of 66,303 policemen and 62 companies of central forces have been deployed for security.

A total of 41,976 police officers, including DySPs, inspectors, and sub-inspectors, along with personnel from Armed Police Battalions and Central Forces, have been deployed across Kerala.

Preparations for the first phase of voting in Karnataka's Bengaluru Rural Constituency are underway, with all polling stations set to have 100% webcasting for transparency. Security measures include double security and the deployment of 7 para-military companies. Voters will receive indelible ink on their left index finger, and alternative photo IDs are accepted if they lack their Election Identity Card.

Bengaluru is gearing up for elections on August 26, with preparations for over 1 million voters. Special measures include 8,984 polling stations, heightened security with 11,793 CAPF personnel, and innovative themed booths to boost turnout. Stringent safety and transparency protocols, including webcasting and a ban on alcohol, ensure a smooth electoral process.

Inheritance tax is a form of taxation levied on income derived from ancestral property. However, India presently does not impose inheritance tax, although tax laws apply to income from inherited assets

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised allegations of Muslim appeasement influencing foreign policy under previous governments during a podcast appearance. Participating in the show 'Top Angle with Sushant Sinha', Jaishankar accused erstwhile administrations of engaging in votebank politics domestically and internationally.

During an exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress and the ruling Communist party in Kerala, accusing them of being akin to two sides of the same coin.

In an exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges voters not to underestimate the significance of this election. Despite the scorching weather, please exercise your right to vote, he sad.

In an exclusive interview with Asianet News, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the government's obligation to relieve the public's financial strain through his government's initiatives. PM Modi emphasized the tangible results of these efforts, including lifting millions out of poverty, and expressed confidence in the determination of the citizens.

The strike, which saw at least five rockets fired from the Iraqi town of Zummar, marks the first such incident since early February when Iranian-supported factions in Iraq ceased their hostilities against US troops.

Offering a significant advantage, 'Pratibimb' displays mobile numbers associated with cybercrimes across India on a Geographic Information System (GIS) map. This feature allows law enforcement personnel and service providers to pinpoint the precise locations of mobile numbers engaged in criminal activities.

During his exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the persistence of the VIP culture, tracing its origins back to the colonial era. Modi emphasized his commitment to ending VIP entitlements and promoting the principle of 'Every Person is Important' (EPI).

During his exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed the idea of personal satisfaction, emphasizing his perpetual state of dissatisfaction as a driving force for innovation and progress. 

The operation was launched following intelligence indicating the presence of Kawasi Pandaru, a division supply team commander of the Maoists, along with 15-20 other insurgents in the Keshkutul-Keshmundi forests, located approximately 400 km from the state capital, Raipur.