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Intermediate student murdered in Kadapa over alleged one-sided love; accused shot in police encounter attempt

Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 3:22:20 PM IST

An intermediate student was brutally murdered in the Khajipet area of Kadapa district after a youth allegedly attacked her over a one-sided love affair, police said on Saturday. ... read..

"We will be able to stop BJP's entry in Tamil Nadu": DMK MP Tiruchi Siva confident ahead of polls

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 3:22:18 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva on Saturday exuded confidence in the party's victory ahead of the Assembly Elections 2026, saying people are giving a very positive response. ... read..

Tamil Nadu polls: Postal voting begins for senior citizens above 85 and persons with disabilities

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 3:22:16 PM IST

Postal voting has commenced for senior citizens aged above 85 and persons with disabilities ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls scheduled to be held on April 23. Election officials, accompanied by armed police personnel, are visiting voters at their ho ... read..

"There'll be no shortage of funds or resources for farmers": Rajnath Singh inaugurates Unnat Krishi Mahotsav in MP

Raisen (Madhya Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 3:22:15 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday assured no shortage of funds and resources to farmers. ... read..

Desperation and dfefeat: DMK slams EPS over derogatory remarks against women leaders

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 3:22:13 PM IST

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has launched a blistering counter-attack against AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), accusing him of political desperation and moral decline. ... read..

Major breakthrough: Bhuppi Rana gang operative Sahil Chauhan deported from Thailand

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 2:52:22 PM IST

In a major success for Indian law enforcement, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), successfully facilitated the return of wanted fugitive Sahil Chau ... read..

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde congratulates Lt Col Purohit for promotion to Brigadier rank

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 2:52:18 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit for promotion to the rank of Brigadier. ... read..

ED conducts searches at former TMC leader Partha Chatterjee's residence in teacher recruitment scam case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 2:52:11 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday conducted raids at residence of former Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee, who is accused in teacher recruitment scam case ... read..

Youth Congress leader Fairoz Khan Pathan hacked to death in Karnataka's Dharwad

Dharwad (Karnataka) | April 11, 2026 2:52:10 PM IST

A Youth Congress leader was hacked to death by unidentified assailants who allegedly barged into his residence in Karnataka's Dharwad district late Friday night, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail to accsued in Rajmandir Hypermarket firing for extortion

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 2:52:08 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to one Pravesh Rathee, who is accused in the Rajmandir Hyper Market firing for the extortion case of November 2024. He is accused in a case against members of the Nandu Gang. ... read..

"33% women's reservation in line with Mahatma Phule's ideals": BJP National President Nitin Nabin

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 2:22:38 PM IST

The 33 per cent reservation for women legislators in the Lok Sabha is in line with the ideals of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, BJP national president Nitin Nabin said as he paid tribute to the social reformer on his 200th birth anniversary on Saturday. ... read..

RJD names Sonu Kumar Rai as candidate for Bhojpur-Buxar MLC by-election

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 2:22:37 PM IST

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday declared Sonu Kumar Rai as the candidate from the party for the upcoming by-elections in the Bhojpur-cum-Buxar constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council. ... read..

"Serious questions about style of self-declared Vishwaguru's huglomacy arise": Jairam Ramesh targets Centre over US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 2:22:35 PM IST

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday launched a sharp critique of the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as US-Iran peace talks are being held in Islamabad. ... read..

Wife conspires with lover to murder husband in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar: Police

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 2:22:33 PM IST

A man was allegedly murdered in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district in a premeditated attack planned by his wife and her lover, police said. ... read..

"History is turning back": Vijay calls on TVK cadre for ground campaign ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 2:22:32 PM IST

In a stirring appeal to his supporters, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday officially launched the "final sprint" toward the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, urging his party workers to transform their momentum into a "victor ... read..

"BJP doing everything because of elections": DMK's TKS Elangovan questions delay in implementing women's quota

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 2:22:30 PM IST

As Tamil Nadu assembly polls near, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Saturday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which he said would go to any extent. He also questioned the delay in implementing the women's quota. ... read..

'Ladakh' replaces 'Jammu and Kashmir' in Aadhaar records for UT residents

Leh (Ladakh) | April 11, 2026 2:22:27 PM IST

In a significant move to uphold the regional identity of the residents of Ladakh, the Union Territory administration has successfully updated Aadhaar records to reflect "Ladakh" replacing "Jammu & Kashmir" in the State field, following the interventio ... read..

Bill will pass with good majority in Parliament: BJP MP Ujjwal Nikam on Centre clearing draft amendment bills to implement Women's Reservation Act

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 2:22:25 PM IST

BJP MP Ujjwal Nikam on Saturday praised the Centre for clearing draft amendment bills to implement the Women's Reservation Act, expressing confidence that the legislation would pass with a "good majority" in the Parliament. ... read..

"Hazaaron logon ka rela Bengal mein khela karne wala hai": PM Modi's jibe at TMC ahead of West Bengal assembly polls

Purba Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 2:22:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a swipe at the Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying the massive turnout at his rally was a "trailer" for the assembly elections result scheduled to be announced on May 4. ... read..

"Scorching heat, yet enthusiasm all across West Bengal": PM Modi before heading to Purba Bardhaman rally; shares massive crowd video

Purba Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 1:52:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared his experience before heading to a massive public rally in Purba Bardhaman, saying the enthusiasm of people in West Bengal reflects the mood across the state. ... read..

"India's story can't be reduced to single thread": Shashi Tharoor at National History Conference 2026

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 1:52:21 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday flagged the rewriting of history and highlighted the consequences of engaging with the subject, he stated, "India's story cannot be reduced to a single thread." ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav slams Congress after councillor refuses to sing 'Vande Mataram' in Indore

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 1:52:20 PM IST

A political row erupted in Madhya Pradesh after a Congress councillor allegedly refused to sing 'Vande Mataram' during proceedings of the Indore Municipal Corporation, which seems to be escalating as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav slammed the party, saying th ... read..

"House should pass this and distribute women's seats as soon as possible": Telangana Governor on Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 1:52:16 PM IST

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday vouched in favour of the Women's Reservation Bill, urging that it should be implemented to ensure women's rights. He emphasised that women have always led at the forefront of Indian politics. ... read..

Murshidabad Assembly constituency: Can BJP's Gouri Sankar Ghosh hold off TMC candidate Shaoni Singha Roy's comeback push?

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 1:22:22 PM IST

All eyes are on Murshidabad as the constituency heads into the high-stakes Assembly election, shaping up to be a gripping head-to-head battle between the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

"Foolish idea": Congress leader Nana Patole slams Maharashtra govt's move to make Marathi mandatory for auto drivers

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 1:22:19 PM IST

Congress MLA Nana Patole on Saturday slammed the state government's move to make Marathi mandatory for auto taxi drivers in Maharashtra, labelling the move as "nothing but a foolish idea" and an attempt to break Maharashtra and destroy its heritage. ... read..

Clash of titans in Bhabanipur: Will Suvendu repeat Nandigram amid Mamata's "Bangla Birodhi" pitch against BJP?

Bhabanipur (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 1:22:17 PM IST

Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in West Bengal has turned into a hot pot of politics, witnessing a high-voltage clash between the two heavyweights, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. ... read..

"Governance is not cinema, there are no retakes": P Chidambaram slams TVK chief Vijay's political debut

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 1:22:16 PM IST

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram made a sharp remark on Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, saying that governance is fundamentally different from cinema and cannot function with "retakes." ... read..

CARI Bengaluru becomes first CCRAS institute to achieve ISO 15189:2022 accreditation in Biochemistry, Haematology

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 1:22:12 PM IST

In a significant milestone for quality-assured healthcare, the Clinical Laboratory at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru, has been awarded International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 15189:2022 accreditation for both Bioche ... read..

"Full account of 15 years": PM Modi vows "white paper" on TMC corruption, ?3,000 monthly aid for women

Purba Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 1:22:11 PM IST

Escalating the political heat ahead of the upcoming state polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised a rigorous legal crackdown on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) "syndicate." ... read..

Maharashtra: NCP(SCP) MP Supriya Sule pays tribute to Mahatma Phule in Phulewada on 200th birth anniversary

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 1:22:09 PM IST

NCP(SCP) MP Supriya Sule paid a tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule in Phulewada in Pune on the occasion of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule's 200th birth anniversary. ... read..

What if PM Modi still loses?: Arvind Kejriwal alleges "institutional takeovers, cutting of votes" ahead of West Bengal polls

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 1:22:04 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi while accusing the latter of "institutional takeover and cutting millions of votes". ... read..

UP: Inside Kintoor, ancestral village of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 12:52:15 PM IST

Iran and India have had civilizational ties and a spiritual and cultural connection among the Shia community. ... read..

Murshidabad Assembly constituency: Can BJP's Gouri Shankar Ghosh hold off TMC candidate Shaoni Singha Roy's comeback push?

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 12:52:14 PM IST

Ultimate showdown in Nandigram as TMC's Pabitra Kar challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in his stronghold

Nandigram (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 12:52:08 PM IST

The Nandigram assembly constituency, located in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, is once again set to witness a high-stakes battle in the 2026 elections. ... read..

Nearly 1,000 women silambam practitioners join voter awareness rally in Tiruchirappalli ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 12:22:05 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, a voter awareness rally was held in Tiruchirappalli district on Saturday to emphasise 100% voter participation. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK candidate Karthik Mohan conducts door-to-door campaign in Villivakkam constituency

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 12:22:03 PM IST

Karthik Mohan, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from the Villivakkam assembly constituency, on Saturday, conducted a door-to-door campaign in Agathiyar Nagar ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

National Commission for Women takes suo motu cognisance of woman's alleged suicide after domestic violence in Maharashtra

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 12:22:00 PM IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Saturday took suo motu cognisance of an incident where a woman allegedly died by suicide after tolerating domestic violence from her in-laws. ... read..

"May Mahatma Phule's ideals continue to give strength and hope," says PM Modi after paying tribute at Parliament complex

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 12:21:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule at the Parliament complex, saying that his ideals continue to inspire and guide generations. ... read..

15 injured in bus-truck collision on Kodad-Mellachervu route in Telangana

Suryapet (Telangana) | April 11, 2026 11:52:18 AM IST

15 passengers were injured after a private travel bus travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh collided with a lorry on the Gudibanda flyover near Kodad in Suryapet district in the early hours of Saturday, police said. ... read..

"Grandfather of social change": Mayawati pays tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 11:52:16 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary, describing him as a pioneer of social change and a leading figure in the empowerment of marginalised communities and ... read..

"People's mood is against DMK alliance": BJP candidate from Madurai South constituency Rama Srinivasan

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 11:52:13 AM IST

BJP's candidate from Madurai South constituency Rama Srinivasan, on Saturday, stressed that neither the people of Tamil Nadu nor the Madurai South constituency are in support of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party in the upcoming Assembly elections. ... read..

Dedicated life to protect rights of marginalised: Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to social reformer Jyotiba Phule

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 11:22:27 AM IST

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary. ... read..

"People across Tamil Nadu have decided against DMK government": BJP's Annamalai backs AIADMK candidate Amman Arjunan in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 11:22:25 AM IST

Former BJP state president K Annamalai on Saturday campaigned for All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate Amman K Arjunan from Coimbatore South constituency ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, predicting a victory margin of at ... read..

Re-polling "going peacefully" in Assam's Karmganj North Sribhumi: District Commissioner

Sribhumi (Assam) | April 11, 2026 11:22:24 AM IST

The re-polling process in the 123-Karimganj North Assembly constituency of Assam's Sribhumi district is going peacefully with proper security arrangements, assured Sribhumi District Commissioner, Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi, on Saturday. ... read..

"10 dead, 22 rescued in Mathura boat tragedy; massive search operation underway": SP Rural Suresh Chandra Rawat

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 11:22:22 AM IST

Following the boat capize tragedy on Friday in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan in Mathura District, SP (Rural) Suresh Chandra Rawat said 10 people died and 22 were rescued, while a massive search and rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response ... read..

Mahila Cong delegation meets Shashi Tharoor, seeks "enhanced" political opportunities amid 33% women's reservation row

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 11:22:17 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday met a delegation of Mahila Congress, assuring "enhanced opportunities," after the party opposed the proposed amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. ... read..

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal pays tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on 200th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 10:52:40 AM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary, highlighting his contributions to truth, social reform and women's education. ... read..

"It's Tamil Nadu vs Delhi; regardless of how many parties join hands against us, no one can succeed": MK Stalin

Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 10:52:38 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed strong confidence that the ruling alliance would secure a sweeping victory in the Assembly elections, citing the overwhelming public response witnessed during campaign events. ... read..

Selvaperunthagai cut my ticket due to his biased interest: Congress leader Hazeena Syed ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 10:52:30 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Mahila Congress president Hazeena Syed strongly criticised the party's state unit president K Selvaperunthagai, citing negligence towards women members of the party. Her criticism came after she was not given a ticket in the upcoming Assembly e ... read..

Maliha Cong delegation meets Shashi Tharoor, seeks "enhanced" political opportunities amid 33% women's reservation row

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 10:52:28 AM IST

Delhi govt invites public feedback on draft EV policy 2026

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 10:52:24 AM IST

The Delhi government on Saturday invited all stakeholders and the general public to submit their feedback and comments on the draft of Delhi EV Policy 2026 through emails or posts. ... read..

"Illegal appointment of contractual staff as sector officers in Kasba Assembly Constituency" alleges West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 10:52:23 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday alleged "illegal appointment of contractual staff" as sector officers and assistants in the 149-Kasba Assembly Constituency, claiming it was an attempt to influence the electoral pr ... read..

"Resolve of double-engine govt": Yogi Adityanath ahead of land ownership rights documents distribution in Lakhimpur Kheri

Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 10:22:25 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the Bhartiya Janata Party's (BJP) double-engine government is dedicated to providing respect and basic facilities to the needy, announcing that hereditary and non-hereditary land ownership ... read..

"Women's Reservation Bill should be implemented at earliest": Padma Shri Sunita Godbole

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) | April 11, 2026 10:22:23 AM IST

Padma Shri Sunita Godbole, a social worker, on Saturday welcomed the Women's Reservation Bill and urged the government and political leadership to begin preparations immediately to train women who are likely to enter legislatures after its implementation. ... read..

"Those with genuine documents will have their names included": BJP's Dilip Ghosh on SIR drive in West Bengal

West Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 10:22:22 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that there is no point in discussing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), while stressing that people with legal and legitimate documents will have their names included in the voter list. ... read..

"Pioneer in championing rights of women, marginalised": PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on 200th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 10:22:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his 200th birth anniversary, lauding him for championing the rights of women and the marginalised. ... read..

BJP dismisses Congress as "irrelevant" in West Bengal; claims TMC is the sole opponent

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 11, 2026 9:52:37 AM IST

With the West Bengal Assembly elections just weeks away, the BJP has launched a scathing verbal offensive against the Congress party, labeling it a politically spent force in the state. ... read..

President Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 9:52:35 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday paid a floral tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary at Prerna Sthal on the Parliament premises. ... read..

Delhi Police arrest 14 in mule account cyber fraud racket; cash, mobiles, ATM cards recovered

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 9:52:32 AM IST

14 cyber fraudsters have been arrested, and Rs. 79,000 in cash, 28 mobile phones, 17 bank passbooks, 3 laptops and 23 ATM cards have been recovered after Delhi Police's Cyber South-West District busted a syndicate involved in supplying mule bank accounts ... read..

"We can go to Parliament, voice our thoughts": Padma Shri awardee hails Women's reservation law amendment

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | April 11, 2026 9:52:30 AM IST

Social worker and Padma Shri awardee Phoolbasan Bai Yadav on Saturday welcomed the Centre's approval of draft amendment bills to operationalise the Women's Reservation Act, saying it marks a transformative step towards women's empowerment and will allow w ... read..

"Was opposition targeted?": Sanjay Singh claims "massive discrepancy" in Uttar Pradesh SIR

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 9:22:41 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh hit out at the Election Commission of India over allegedly large discrepancies in the final voter list following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"People fear that Udhyanidhi Stalin will be made CM...": BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 9:22:40 AM IST

BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao on Saturday said that the people of Tamil Nadu are scared of Udhayanidhi Stalin becoming the Chief Minister if Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) wins in the upcoming Assembly elections, citing that he indulges in all acts of com ... read..

Star vs Stalwarts: Vijay's friend, actor Srinath takes on DMK, AIADMK heavyweights in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 9:22:38 AM IST

The Thoothukudi Assembly seat of Tamil Nadu is one of those constituencies where actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has some positive expectations. Vijay has fielded his friend, actor Srinath, as the party candidate from here. However, t ... read..

Speaker Om Birla issues stern warning against "unparliamentary" behavior in the House ahead of 3-day Parliament session

Panaji (Goa) | April 11, 2026 9:22:36 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday issued a firm appeal to Members of Parliament (MPs) to uphold the dignity of the House by eschewing placards, slogans, and inflammatory language ahead of special three-day Parliament session to pass key amendments impl ... read..

"NDA should get around 90 seats": AGP's Atul Bora

Golaghat (Assam) | April 11, 2026 9:22:35 AM IST

Following the conclusion of the high-stakes 2026 Assam Assembly elections, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President Atul Bora has hailed the massive voter participation as a triumph for democratic values. ... read..

Explosion at fireworks factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu | April 11, 2026 9:22:33 AM IST

An explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Pulipparaipatti near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu, Fire and Rescue Services officials said, triggering an emergency response, with rescue and relief operations carried out at the site. ... read..

Chandigarh Police in action mode over obscene song "Sarke Chunar"; statements of advocate Vasu Ranjan Shandilya recorded

Chandigarh | April 11, 2026 9:22:30 AM IST

The Chandigarh Cyber Police Station on Friday recorded the official statement of Advocate Vasu Ranjan Shandilya in connection with a complaint filed against the music video "Sarke Chunar" for its allegedly obscene content. ... read..

Telangana set for historic first Census: Self-enumeration to begin April 26

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 11, 2026 9:22:28 AM IST

For the first time since its formation in 2014, the state of Telangana is preparing to conduct a comprehensive population count. ... read..

PM Modi turned credibility crisis into authenticity: BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Kharge

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 9:22:26 AM IST

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a sharp attack on Congress, saying that Indian politics is facing a "crisis of credibility" due to Opposition leaders, while asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strengthened public trust through the delivery o ... read..

UP: Bus collides with sand truck in Etah, nine injured undergoing treatment

Etah (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 9:22:25 AM IST

Nine people injured in a collision between a bus and a sand truck in Uttar Pradesh's Etah on Saturday were rushed for treatment to the autonomous State Medical College. ... read..

Rescue operations underway after 10 killed in boat capsize in Mathura; PM announces ex gratia of ?2 lakh each for deceased's kin

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 8:53:19 AM IST

Rescue efforts continued on Saturday morning near Keshi Ghat in Vrindavan, in Mathura district, after at least ten people died in a boat capsizing, officials said. ... read..

"Centre not responding": Karnataka HM G Parameshwara slams central govt over LPG shortage

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 11, 2026 8:53:17 AM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday accused the Central Government of failing to respond to the state's urgent requests for increased fuel and LPG allocations amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..

Bihar achieved "mukti": Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar's jibe at Nitish Kumar

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 8:53:12 AM IST

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar took a jibe at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as his move to the Rajya Sabha indicates a shift in his political focus toward Delhi, saying that Bihar has achieved "mukti". ... read..

TN Polls: "RPI contesting on 18 seats, supporting NDA on rest", says Republican Party of India chief Ramdas Athawale

Erode (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 8:22:20 AM IST

Union Minister and Republican Party of India Chief Ramdas Athawale has said that he demanded 3-4 seats for his party within the NDA for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections but was denied by AIADMK Chief Edappadi Palaniswami. ... read..

"Only mission...is to unite the votes of the Muslims": BJP's Locket Chatterjee criticises TMC tactics

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 8:22:17 AM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Locket Chatterjee on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that the party engages in appeasement politics to secure electoral gains. ... read..

"When TMC wins, names of everyone cut from voter list will be added back": Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 8:22:13 AM IST

Abhishek Banerjee, General Secretary of All India Trinamool Congress, launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission of India over the alleged removal of names from voter lists, asserting that if the TMC returns to power ... read..

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi criticises Lt Col Purohit's promotion to Brigadier rank

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 8:22:08 AM IST

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Asim Azmi has criticised the move to promote Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit to the rank of Brigadier, raising questions over his acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: LPG Distributors Association introduces 5 kg small LPG cylinders for labourers

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 7:52:27 AM IST

A special programme regarding new 5 kg FTL (Free Trade LPG) connections was organised by the Ghaziabad LPG Distributors Association in the Kavi Nagar Industrial Area of Ghaziabad on Friday. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Merchant navy sailor returns home, shares experience of West Asia conflict

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 7:52:26 AM IST

A merchant navy sailor from Unnao, Shivendra Kumar Chaurasia, on Friday shared his experience of being caught in the crossfire amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, describing repeated explosions, fear at sea, and uncertainty during his return journey. ... read..

BJP's NV Subhash slams Pawan Khera over "false" allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 11, 2026 7:22:28 AM IST

BJP state spokesperson NV Subhash launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera, accusing him of making false allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family to divert attention from the Congress party's internal issue ... read..

Gujarat: BJP names 28 candidates for Junagadh District Panchayat; 24 new faces debut

Junagadh (Gujarat) | April 11, 2026 7:22:26 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced candidates for 28 out of the 30 seats in the Junagadh District Panchayat. ... read..

Vande Bharat trains drive demand for new era of Modern Rail Travel

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 6:52:05 AM IST

Indian Railways has witnessed a remarkable surge in passenger patronage on the Vande Bharat Express network, with approximately 3.98 crore passengers travelling in FY 2025-26 alone, marking a robust year-on-year growth of nearly 34 per cent from 2.97 cror ... read..

West Bengal: TMC, BJP workers clash during election campaign in Hooghly

Hooghly (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 6:52:03 AM IST

A clash broke out between supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal's Hooghly district during an election campaign on Friday. ... read..

Bhopal Municipal Corporation launches demolition drive against illegal structures near Upper Lake

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 6:51:58 AM IST

The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), in coordination with the district administration, on Friday launched a demolition drive targeting illegal constructions within the catchment area of the Upper Lake. ... read..

BJP MLA Ashok Dinda's associate detained with cash, gold in West Bengal

Kolkata (West bengal) | April 11, 2026 6:22:28 AM IST

A close associate of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ashok Dinda was detained during a naka checking operation in West Bengal, with authorities recovering a significant amount of cash and gold from his possession. ... read..

NDRF retrieves capsized boat from Yamuna in Mathura; 10 dead, search for missing continues

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 5:22:31 AM IST

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams on Friday retrieved the boat that capsized in the Yamuna River near Keshi Ghat in Mathura. ... read..

TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud slams BJP over OBC exclusion in Census 2027

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 11, 2026 5:22:27 AM IST

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud on Friday accused the BJP-led Central Government of betraying its commitment to Backward Classes (BCs) by allegedly failing to include them in the upcoming Census 2027. ... read..

Jal Jeevan Mission scam: Retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal produced before Court, gets 3-day police custody

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 11, 2026 4:52:07 AM IST

Retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, who is allegedly involved in the 'Jal Jeevan Mission' scam, was produced before the court on Friday in Jaipur. ... read..

ECI orders repoll in Assam's Karimganj North after post-poll scrutiny of records

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 4:52:05 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday ordered a repoll for Assam's Karimganj North following a detailed post-poll scrutiny of Form 17A and other poll-day records. ... read..

132 devotees from Ludhiana had come for 'darshan', says DM CP Singh on Mathura boat accident

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 2:22:36 AM IST

Following the death of 10 people in a boat accident in Mathura, District Magistrate CP Singh on Friday said that around 132 people had arrived from Ludhiana for 'darshan', adding that those rescued are now out of danger and the mortal remains of the decea ... read..

AI Summit protest case: Court grants interim protection to IYC member, directs him to join investigation

New Delhi | April 11, 2026 1:52:29 AM IST

Patiala House Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to another Indian Youth Congress (IYC) member, Vishwajeet Dynanoba Chavan, in the AI Summit Protest case. He has been granted interim protection, subject to his joining the investigation ... read..

Maharashtra to make Marathi mandatory for auto, taxi drivers; Abu Azmi slams decision

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2026 11:52:16 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Asim Azmi has opposed the move to make Marathi mandatory for auto taxi drivers in Maharashtra, saying every state has its own language and it's not fair to pressure students. ... read..

"Government of MK Stalin must go:" Union Minister Piyush Goyal accuses DMK of Corruption ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2026 11:22:28 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal, on Friday, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of widespread corruption in the state. Alleging the presence of corruption in every sector, he declared that the pe ... read..

"Record 86% turnout reflects people's faith in democracy, NDA set for decisive victory": Assam BJP Chief Dilip Saikia

Guwahati (Assam) | April 10, 2026 11:22:23 PM IST

In a remarkable reaffirmation of democratic vitality, Assam witnessed an extraordinary electoral exercise on Thursday, with the Legislative Assembly elections recording an unprecedented voter turnout of approximately 86 per cent, shattering previous recor ... read..

West Bengal polls: TMC slams BJP's 15-point "Sonar Bangla" manifesto as "recycled catalogue of jumlas"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2026 11:22:21 PM IST

The political battle in West Bengal intensified on Friday as the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) traded sharp attacks on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s newly released election manifesto, even as campaigning gathered momentum ahead of the 2026 state As ... read..

Ladakh: Specialised training camp begins at Zanskar College to prepare local youth for upcoming Police recruitment

Leh (Ladakh) | April 10, 2026 11:22:14 PM IST

The Department of Physical Education and Sports at Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar, in partnership with the Indian Army, on Friday inaugurated a dedicated orientation and physical training camp for local youth appearing in the Ladakh Police recrui ... read..

HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum reopens with immersive aerospace experience

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 10, 2026 11:22:11 PM IST

The upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum was unveiled today by D K Sunil, CMD, HAL, following extensive modernisation that features immersive installations and advanced aviation exhibits. ... read..

"We remain committed to building world-class airline": Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran

Gurugram (Haryana) | April 10, 2026 11:22:09 PM IST

Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Friday addressed an employee town hall at the Air India group's headquarters in Gurugram. He also met the broader leadership team of Air India and Air India Express. ... read..

Himachal Government rolls back increased tax rates, says Naresh Chauhan, flags RDG loss concerns

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 11:22:07 PM IST

Principal Media Advisor to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Naresh Chauhan, on Friday said the state government has recently withdrawn the recently increased tax rates and provided relief to various sections, including transporters and border resident ... read..

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