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Cabinet Secretary emphasises AI development and importance of resilient supply chains to safeguard national interests

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 8:22:12 PM IST

Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan addressed the senior leadership of the Indian Army and highlighted key strategic imperatives for national preparedness in an increasingly complex global environment during the ongoing Army Commanders' Conference in New Delh ... read..

"Samrat Choudhary is a product of Lalu Yadav's classroom": RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 8:22:08 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday called the newly elected Leader of the BJP Legislative Party, Samrat Choudhary, "a product of Lalu Yadav's classroom." ... read..

Trinamool accuses EC of instructing police to "target and search vehicles of AITC's leaders and their family members"

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 7:52:22 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of India of allegedly circulating instructions to police and other personnel to target and search vehicles of AITC leaders and their family members. ... read..

Samrat Choudhary to assume Bihar CM's office after formal NDA legislative meeting

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 7:52:13 PM IST

Following the announcement of Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party, state Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday announced that a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislative meeting will be held soon to declare his new ... read..

Rajnath Singh congratulates Samrat Choudhary for being elected as Bihar BJP Legislature Party leader

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 7:52:09 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday congratulated BJP's Samarat Choudhary for being elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar, paving the way for his elevation as the state Chief Minister following the resignation of Nitish Kumar. ... read..

India Pharma 2026 concludes with focus on funding, infrastructure and speed to drive innovation

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 7:23:02 PM IST

The two-day 'India Pharma 2026' event concluded on Tuesday with a strong call for enhanced funding, infrastructure, and faster execution to drive pharmaceutical innovation, according to an official statement released by the Department of Pharmaceuticals u ... read..

"I want to be part of the generation that puts Indian Equestrian on world map": Junior Equestrian Stasya Pandya

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 7:22:43 PM IST

At 14, dual discipline rider Stasya Pandya is collecting medals across India's most competitive equestrian stages. She is well known for securing a silver medal in the Under 14 category at the 2025 Junior National Equestrian Championship in Bengaluru. ... read..

MoRTH amends highway fee rules to streamline overloaded vehicle charges

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 7:22:38 PM IST

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) notified the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, to streamline the fee collection for overloaded vehicles. The amendment focused on rationalizing t ... read..

Sustainable development must deliver equality, says former CJI Gavai at NALSAR Ambedkar Memorial lecture

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 7:22:40 PM IST

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Tuesday stressed that development in India cannot be considered sustainable unless it is rooted in substantive equality, cautioning that economic progress without social justice risks deepening existing ineq ... read..

Centre proposes to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850: Sources

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 6:22:33 PM IST

The government has proposed increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850 as part of its intention to implement the Women's Reservation Act from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, with 815 seats proposed to the states and the remaining 35 for the Union Territori ... read..

India intensifies energy security measures, citizen outreach amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 6:22:17 PM IST

The Government of India launched a massive, multi-sectoral response to the evolving situation in West Asia, focusing on stabilising domestic fuel supplies, expanding natural gas infrastructure, and ensuring the safety of Indian nationals abroad. ... read..

West Asia crisis creating headwinds for Auto Industry, but optimism holds: SIAM Chief

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 5:52:13 PM IST

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is beginning to cast a shadow over India's automobile industry, creating supply chain stress, pushing up logistics costs and raising concerns over availability of key raw materials, even as underlying demand fundamentals ... read..

Rahul Gandhi makes five guarantees for West Bengal, calls it Congress' "roadmap" for upcoming polls

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 5:22:36 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reflected on the party's five guarantees for West Bengal ahead of the forthcoming assembly polls. ... read..

Supreme Court stays Rajasthan HC relief to gang rape accused; victim cites DNA evidence, threats to life

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 5:22:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Rajasthan High Court order granting ex parte interim bail to accused persons in a gang rape case, observing that such relief in a serious offence required consideration after hearing all parties. ... read..

Delhi Govt approves Yamuna flood protection wall project

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 5:22:31 PM IST

In a major push to protect the capital from the Yamuna's recurring floods, the Delhi government has approved the construction of a flood protection wall along a vulnerable stretch of the Ring Road. ... read..

"Golden era in Indian music has come to an end": Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to Asha Bhosle after singer's demise

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 5:22:25 PM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi extended her condolences to the family of Asha Bhosle after the singer passed away on April 12. ... read..

Gold loan portfolio grew 3.8x since March 2022; India's gold loan balances account for 11.1%

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 5:22:23 PM IST

India's gold loan portfolio grew 3.8 times since March 2022, officially becoming the country's second-largest retail credit product by balance share. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with Australian counterpart

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 4:52:30 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday discussed the evolving security situation in West Asia during a conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. ... read..

Kharif season faces "double whammy" from El Nino risk and Gulf tensions: Experts

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 4:52:21 PM IST

India's upcoming Kharif season faces a "double whammy" from a likely below-normal monsoon linked to El Nino conditions and ongoing tensions in the Gulf region, raising concerns over farm output, food inflation and rural demand, experts told ANI. ... read..

Delhi Police busts fake motorcycle spare parts racket in Karol Bagh; 2 held

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 4:22:12 PM IST

In a major crackdown, Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a counterfeit auto parts racket operating in Karol Bagh. Officers seized fake motorcycle spare parts worth Rs 25-30 lakh and arrested two men. ... read..

Amelia Kerr wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for March

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 3:23:08 PM IST

New Zealand's women's cricket team captain Amelia Kerr has won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for March after her heroics with both bat and ball against Zimbabwe and South Africa, according to the ICC website. ... read..

Commercial vehicle growth to remain robust till FY28 on replacement demand: Report

New Delhi, | April 14, 2026 3:23:06 PM IST

The Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (MHCV) segment is expected to remain strong through FY27-28, according to a report by Yes Securities. ... read..

Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup heroics earn him ICC Player of the Month for March

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 3:22:57 PM IST

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March 2026, following his title-winning contributions in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. ... read..

India sends 13 tonnes of BCG vaccines to Afghanistan to boost child immunisation

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 3:22:53 PM IST

India on Tuesday said that it has delivered 13 tonnes of Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccines along with related dry material to support Afghanistan's child immunisation efforts against tuberculosis, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..

"When someone tries to speak against him, Kejriwal positions him in witness box...": Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 2:52:36 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, saying that whenever someone tried to speak against him, he has positioned him in a "witness box." ... read..

"Coming days will show how effective US blockade of Hormuz is," says Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 2:52:31 PM IST

Robinder Sachdev, Foreign Affairs Expert on Tuesday said that the probability of further talks between the US and Iran is dismal. ... read..

India's oil security strategy faces structural gaps amid West Asia crisis: Carnegie India

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 2:52:17 PM IST

India's oil security framework has come under renewed scrutiny following the escalation of tensions in West Asia in 2026, which disrupted global energy markets and exposed vulnerabilities in the country's import-dependent energy system, according to a rep ... read..

"Future of Indian bowling is in safe hands": McClenaghan after Sakib, Praful heroics on IPL debut

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 2:22:26 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Rajasthan Royals' four-match winning run in IPL 2026 with a comprehensive 57-run victory in Hyderabad on Monday as two young Indian debutants won the match for SRH. ... read..

Uttam Nagar murder case: Victim's family says accused giving death threats, police complaint filed

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 2:22:11 PM IST

The family of the deceased in the Uttam Nagar murder case has allegedly received death threats from the accused, raising concerns over their safety amid the ongoing investigation into the killing of 26-year-old Tarun, according to a police complaint filed ... read..

"PM Modi initiated this mission in 2014...": Union MoS Raksha Khadse on proposed reservation for women in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 1:52:25 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the mission to empower women since the time he was elected as the Prime Minister in 2014, underlining that most of the ... read..

IBC amendments aim to boost recoveries for lenders in a shorter timeframe: ICRA

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 1:52:12 PM IST

In its decade-long journey, the IBC has seen six amendments with the aim to achieve time-bound recoveries and maximisation of the value of the assets. The latest amendments approved by the Parliament introduce various new frameworks while strengthening th ... read..

BJD MP Sasmit Patra flags China's 'warning shot', raises concerns over Strait of Hormuz tensions

New Delhi, | April 14, 2026 1:22:38 PM IST

While speaking on the ongoing West Asia conflict, BJD MP Sasmit Patra expressed concern over developments in the Strait of Hormuz, particularly regarding China allegedly firing a warning shot at the United States. He said the blockade is very serious as i ... read..

AAP's Arvind Kejriwal to campaign in support of DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 12:52:25 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on April 20. He will address election rallies in support of DMK and CM MK Stalin on April 20 and 21, the Aam Aadmi Party said on Tuesday. ... read..

GAIL to set up 700 MW solar projects across UP and Maharashtra worth Rs 3,800 crore

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 12:52:19 PM IST

GAIL (India) Limited has approved a major investment of Rs 3,800 crore to establish 700 MW of solar power projects in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. According to GAIL, this move represents a step in the company's efforts to scale its renewab ... read..

Unseasonal rains delay summer demand surge, but growth outlook remains intact: Report

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 12:52:12 PM IST

Demand for summer products like air conditioners, refrigerators, air coolers, fans and water purifiers slowed in March due to unseasonal rains earlier this year. Rainfall in January and February, first in the South and then in the North, affected sales du ... read..

"I stand with every such worker": Rahul Gandhi on Workers' protest in Noida

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 12:52:02 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he stands with the protesting workers in Noida, describing their agitation over minimum wage demands as a reflection of wider economic distress faced by labourers. ... read..

India's hotel sector set to add 70,000 rooms by 2030, market size to become USD 31 bn: CBRE

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 12:22:07 PM IST

Listed hotel operators in India are projected to add more than 70,000 keys by 2030 to leverage the country's strong growth potential, according to a report by CBRE. The sector witnessed a significant surge in investment activity during 2025, with the tota ... read..

Chinese delegation visits Dehradun colleges to know educational operations

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 11:52:19 AM IST

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said that Chinese Minister-Counsellor Chen Jianjun, together with young diplomats from the Embassy, visited Dehradun, Uttarakhand. ... read..

Delhi CM pays tribute to BR Ambedkar, inaugurates water ATMs in Shalimar Bagh

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 11:52:15 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and inaugurated Water ATMs in Shalimar Bagh, emphasising the government's commitment to ensuring basic amenities and dignity for all citizens. ... read..

PM Modi meets VP Radhakrishnan, extends greetings on Tamil New Year 'Puthandu

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 11:22:13 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday and extended greetings to him on the occasion of Tamil New Year 'Puthandu' ahead of his visit to Dehradun for the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor inauguration. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi alleges attack on Constitution on Ambedkar Jayanti, says "Will fight to protect Babasaheb's ideal"

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 11:22:10 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Constitution and ideals of BR Ambedkar are under attack, asserting that he would "fight with all his strength" to protect them. ... read..

Fuel shock has mild impact on India's inflation, pressures may rise if West Asia conflict persists: Crisil

New Delhi, | April 14, 2026 10:52:39 AM IST

Despite a sharp surge in global energy prices triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict, the impact on India's retail inflation has remained limited so far, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence. ... read..

"Babasaheb's warning stands vindicated": Congress' Manickam Tagore remembers BR Ambedkar, slams Centre over "rushed Parliament session"

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 10:52:37 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday invoked BR Ambedkar's cautionary saying his warning "stands vindicated" amid a "rushed" Parliament session, which is turning parliamentary democracy into a mere formality. Remembering Babasaheb on his 135th birth an ... read..

"Gave every Indian protective shield in form of Constitution": Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to BR Ambedkar

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 10:52:13 AM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday paid tribute to BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, saying the Constitution drafted by him serves as a "protective shield" guaranteeing liberty, equality, justice and fraternity for all Indians. ... read..

"BR Ambedkar's ideals remains undiminished even today...": BJP National President Nitin Nabin on 135th Ambedkar Jayanti

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 10:52:10 AM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 135th Ambedkar Jayanti and recalled his contribution to the upliftment of every sector, including women in the Indian society, saying that his ideals continue to in ... read..

"Gave India its moral, Constitutional soul": Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 10:22:27 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary who gave India its "moral and Constitutional soul" and urging citizens to defend the values enshrined in the Constituti ... read..

"It's only fitting that we increase participation of women in legislative bodies...": PM Modi

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 10:22:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in the parliament premises on the occasion of 135th Ambedkar Jayanti and vouched for the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that it see ... read..

Delhi High Court disposes summoning order and complaint filed against petitioner Sapan Diwan

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 9:52:37 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on May 31 2024 had disposed an application in favour of petitioner Sapan Diwan who had sought the quashing of a summoning order and a complaint filed by a company called Joy Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi pay tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 9:52:33 AM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in the parliament premises on the occasion of 135th Ambedkar Jayanti. ... read..

"The life of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is an epic saga of great struggle and courage," says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 9:52:28 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, extended his heartfelt wishes through a message while remembering his remarkable contribution to India. ... read..

ED arrests IPAC Director Vinesh Chandel in connection with coal pilferage case

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 9:22:45 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Indian PAC Consulting Pvt Ltd (IPAC) Director Vinesh Chandel under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the alleged coal pilferage case, a press release sai ... read..

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 9:22:43 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid tributes to BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, remembering his role in shaping India's Constitution and championing social justice. ... read..

Delhi High Court disposes summoning order and complaint filed against petitioner Sapan Diwan in March 2024

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 9:22:42 AM IST

ED conducts searches at 7 premises linked to 32nd Avenue Group in NCR

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 8:52:47 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at seven premises linked to the 32nd Avenue Group across the NCR region and Goa in connection with an alleged fraud case exceeding Rs 500 crore, officials said here on Monday. ... read..

Modest uptick in CPI Inflation as volatility fears loom: SBI Research

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 8:52:38 AM IST

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose for the third consecutive month, even as monsoon forecasts point to below-normal rainfall in FY27, according to the research report by the State Bank of India. The report, however, suggests that the impact on food ... read..

Pharma sector must 'leapfrog' into innovation phase to meet 2047 goals: Pharmexcil Chairman

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 8:52:30 AM IST

The Indian pharmaceutical industry must enter a dedicated "innovation phase" over the next five years if it is to meet its long-term global ambitions, said Namit Joshi, Chairman of the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil), on the ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu sends greetings on birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 7:22:23 AM IST

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on the eve of the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, extended her greetings to fellow citizens and paid tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution. ... read..

India set to take big decision "dedicated to nari shakti", says PM Modi; oppn says women's reservation, delimitation are different issues

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 2:52:03 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed Nari Shakti Vandan programme at Vigyan Bhawan and said India is about to take "one of the biggest decisions of the 21st century, a decision dedicated to Nari Shakti". ... read..

Over 1.28 lakh raids conducted and more than 59,000 cylinders seized across the country since March 2026

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 1:52:23 AM IST

The Government of India convened a briefing at the National Media Centre on Monday. Officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and External Affairs provided updates on fuel availability, maritime operations, ... read..

Baljeet Kaur reflects on humble beginnings and road to India women's hockey team

New Delhi | March 9, 2026 4:21:08 PM IST

Emerging Indian women's hockey team midfielder Baljeet Kaur has opened up about her arduous journey from a humble childhood to the national senior team, crediting her family's resilience and a shift in mindset--which she learned from international stars-- ... read..

Shashi Tharoor at 70: Libraries in his mind, kindness in his heart

New Delhi | March 9, 2026 11:51:28 AM IST

Today, 9th March 2026, as Dr. Shashi Tharoor turns seventy, the world celebrates a life lived in public brilliance and private grace ... read..

The People we refuse to see By Suvir Saran

New Delhi | December 3, 2025 1:18:24 PM IST

It has been a few weeks since the India Inclusion Summit ended--weeks in which the noise of daily life returned, but the silence inside me deepened. Weeks in which the world slipped back into familiar rhythms, but my own rhythm felt rearranged. In these w ... read..

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