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..
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 (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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 11:22:05 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the public perception of Gen Z is far from reality, emphasing that they are self-driven and accountable rather than lazy and entitled. ... read..
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in the loss of lives of several devotees. ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 10, 2026 10:52:21 PM IST
In a significant step towards strengthening women's safety and safeguarding privacy, the Hyderabad City Police on Friday launched 'She Netra' teams, specialised units tasked with detecting hidden cameras in public and private spaces across the city. ... read..
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, said that timely intervention and continuous monitoring by the Ministry have led to the clearance of nearly 90 per cent of backlog cargo across major ports, restoring normalcy in ... read..
The Ministry of Ayush commemorated World Homoeopathy Day 2026, centred on the theme "Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health", with a grand inaugural ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, academicians ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 10:22:15 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha to release due pension and arrears to former legislators within one month, warning that any delay will attract interest at the rate of 6% per annum. ... read..
The Supreme Court on Friday took strong exception to the alleged mishandling of the investigation by the Ghaziabad police in a gruesome case involving the rape and murder of a 4-year-old child. ... read..
Justice Yashwant Varma has strongly contested the allegations arising from the cash recovery controversy, terming the ongoing inquiry "unfair, one-sided and based on presumptions", while asserting that no evidence establishes any link between him and the ... read..
To connect the people of Delhi, especially the youth, with the rich heritage of the national capital, the Delhi Development Authority is organising a week-long activity for the promotion of art, culture and heritage awareness from April 13-18. ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 9:52:46 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed grief over the death of a three-year-old boy, Bhagirath, who fell into a borewell in Jhalaria village under the Badnagar area of Ujjain district. ... read..
India is confident of building a complete electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem within the next two to three years, said Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal on Friday, outlining a comprehensive strategy covering lithium sourcing, processing, global acquisition ... read..
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 10, 2026 9:52:40 PM IST
A massive fire broke out on Friday at the Jamia Arabia Ashraf ul Uloom in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar, prompting a large-scale emergency response from the Fire and Emergency Services. ... read..
The Supreme Court on Friday put on hold the criminal proceedings and summons against a Christian priest booked by Uttar Pradesh Police over his statements that Christianity is the only true religion. ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 9:22:26 PM IST
Wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) has commenced across Madhya Pradesh, including the state capital Bhopal, from April 9, with farmers expressing satisfaction over pricing and arrangements at procurement centres. ... read..
Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2026 9:22:24 PM IST
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Friday launched a frontal attack against the ruling DMK during an election campaign in Kanchipuram, calling the party "not a party but a corporate company" and accusing it of copying AIADMK's manifesto and ... read..
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) at Wellington, Tamil Nadu, for the convocation ceremony of the 81st Staff Course on Friday. ... read..
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2026 8:52:26 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday reviewed the progress of various announcements made under the Chief Minister's declarations related to different Assembly constituencies of Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts at the Secretariat. ... read..
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, on Friday held a review meeting with Central Observers deployed across Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. ... read..
Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 10, 2026 8:52:21 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government over its announcement of public rewards to help authorities catch gangsters, terming it a reflection of a "col ... read..
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 8:22:44 PM IST
At least 10 people died after a boat carrying over two dozen passengers collided with a pontoon bridge on the Yamuna River near Keshi Ghat in Mathura on Friday. ... read..
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 8:22:38 PM IST
Three people from Punjab were killed, and 13 were injured after a tractor-trolley transporting pilgrims from the Chintpurni temple overturned at a sharp turn near Dhaliyara in Himachal Pradesh on Friday. ... read..
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday took suo motu cognisance of a reported incident involving the alleged gang rape of a woman by her husband and his associates in Hyderabad. ... read..
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | April 10, 2026 7:52:23 PM IST
The Gujarat government has taken a key step to accelerate Gujarat's journey towards becoming a semiconductor hub, in line with the India Semiconductor Mission, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed grief at the passing of Maha Vir Chakra awardee Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), a braveheart of the 1999 Kargil war. ... read..
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | April 10, 2026 7:52:15 PM IST
A three-and-a-half-year-old Labrador named 'Check', part of the Anand district police dog squad, has brought recognition to Gujarat Police by winning one gold and one bronze medal at the 69th All India Police Duty Meet Championship 2025-26, held recently ... read..
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal on Friday provided a reassuring update on the status of vessels and crew members in the Gulf region, highlighting that no incident has been reported involving Indian vessels ... read..
In a breakthrough against organised narcotics networks, the Special Staff of Shahdara District of Delhi Police has arrested a 54-year-old proclaimed offender, Kusum, a key alleged kingpin of a multi-state drug trafficking syndicate, after an intensive two ... read..
West Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 10, 2026 7:22:23 PM IST
Launching a frontal attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) over governance and flood management in Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party, if voted to power, "would implement the long-pending Ghatal ... read..
The Congress party held a high-level meeting of its Working Committee (CWC) in Delhi on Friday to deliberate developments related to the Women's Reservation Bill, ahead of a three-day special session of Parliament scheduled to begin on April 16. ... read..
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday stressed the need to significantly increase women's representation in legislative bodies, stating that India is entering a new era that demands greater participation of women in policymaking and lawmaking. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajya Sabha's outgoing Deputy Chairman and JD(U) leader Harivansh Narayan Singh for assuming his new term in the upper house of parliament today. ... read..
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 6:22:44 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday will distribute land ownership certificates to 331 Hindu families displaced from Bangladesh, according to the Chief Minister's Office. ... read..
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh on Friday took the oath as a Member of Parliament in the Upper House in the presence of Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha C P Radhakrishnan ... read..
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from the Central Government and Rana Ayyub on a plea seeking the taking down of tweets allegedly posted by her. ... read..
Bongaigaon (Assam) | April 10, 2026 5:52:47 PM IST
In a video that has surfaced online, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar, during a poll campaign rally in Assam's Bongaigaon on April 5, is heard purportedly making a controversial statement about infiltration, a political issue in the north-eastern State. ... read..
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2026 5:52:34 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday organised a distribution ceremony to hand over appointment letters to 12 candidates recently selected for the position of cartographer within the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2026 5:22:34 PM IST
Mumbai Suburban District Collector has issued a notification regarding the inspection and verification (Diagnostic Check only) of a set of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPATs used in the 168-Chandivali Assembly Constituency during the Maharashtra ... read..
Panchkula (Haryana) | April 10, 2026 5:22:31 PM IST
The Haryana State Commission for Women has written to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressing "urgent concern" over the promotion of gun culture, violence, and abusive content in songs, alleging that such material is negatively impacting youngsters, p ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 5:22:27 PM IST
A joint team of the Municipal Corporation and the district administration continued their demolition drive to remove the illegal structures built within the catchment area of the Upper Lake's Full Tank Level (FTL) on Friday, an official said. ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 10, 2026 4:52:39 PM IST
Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha on Friday alleged large-scale irregularities in the functioning of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), accusing the state government of bypassing due process in awarding projects. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2026 4:52:31 PM IST
Kolkata Police on Friday said that an alleged arms dealer was apprehended following a late-night raid conducted by Uttar Kashipur Police Station under the Bhangar Division. ... read..
The All India Bar Association (AIBA) has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to carefully consider the implications of accepting Justice Yashwant Verma's resignation, noting that it may have an impact on the impeachment proceedings currently pending befo ... read..
Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2026 4:52:26 PM IST
Ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu assembly election, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and party executive committee member K Annamalai on Friday alleged that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government has fulfilled only 15 per cent of its 501 ele ... read..
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh on Friday took the oath as a Member of Parliament in the Upper House in the presence of Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar. ... read..
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2026 4:22:25 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday participated in a review meeting at the State Secretariat to assess the progress of announcements made for several Assembly constituencies, including Lalkuan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Kaladhungi, Kashipur ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2026 4:22:13 PM IST
BJP candidate from the Mylapore constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Friday kick-started her campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 by offering prayers at a temple in the constituency. ... read..
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday lambasted Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over an FIR filed by the Chief Minister's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma against Pawan Khera, saying that he was "in panic mode" and reacting out of "desperation". ... read..
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2026 3:52:41 PM IST
Mock drills were conducted at a total of eight selected locations in the Gangotri Dham and Yamunotri Dham areas under the Char Dham Yatra Mock Exercise 2026 in Uttarkashi district. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Nitish Kumar on the occasion of his taking oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha. ... read..
A major healthcare crisis could be looming in Haryana as the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Haryana branch has warned that empanelled hospitals may collectively withdraw from the Ayushman Bharat Yojana if long-pending issues are not resolved urgently. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2026 3:22:42 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in West Bengal within six months if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2026 3:22:38 PM IST
Christian minority representatives extend their support to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its alliance ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections. ... read..
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday paid a courtesy call to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This marked the first meeting of Shukla since he assumed charge as the Governor of Telangana. ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 10, 2026 3:22:27 PM IST
Gurudwara representatives today invited BRS Working President and MLA Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) to the 'Khalsa Sajna Diwas - Baisakhi' celebrations, which will be grandly organised next week under the auspices of Gurudwara Saheb Ameerpet. ... read..
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 3:22:25 PM IST
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP from Araku, Tanuja Rani, on Friday asserted that the Kottavalasa-Kirandul (KK) Railway Line is the "right of tribals" and must continue under the Waltair Division, opposing any move to shift it to the Rayagada Division. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartiest best wishes to Harivansh Narayan Singh for his upcoming parliamentary tenure following his nomination to the Rajya Sabha by the President. ... read..
Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 10, 2026 3:22:17 PM IST
Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir on Friday alleged conspiracy after chaos erupted in the poll-bound West Bengal over a purported "sting video" posted by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). ... read..
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 3:22:15 PM IST
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Friday virtually inaugurated Fly91 flight operations at Vijayawada Airport, marking the start of new connectivity between Vijayawada and Hyderabad. ... read..
The Vice-President, CP Radhakrishnan, on Friday released the latest version of the Constitution of India in the Sindhi language, in both Devanagari and Persian scripts, at an event held at Uprashtrapati Bhawan. ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 10, 2026 3:22:09 PM IST
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday emphasised the impact of global instability on regional and maritime security, saying that ongoing tensions in West Asia and disruptions to maritime traffic highlight how security challenges are deeply interc ... read..
Alappuzha (Keralam) | April 10, 2026 2:53:04 PM IST
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Friday expressed confidence in a decisive victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in the just concluded Keralam Assembly elections. ... read..
Congress MP Rajeev Shukla on Friday said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar taking oath as Rajya Sabha MP marks the end of "Nitish Yug" in the state. ... read..
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday visited Dharmasangh Mahavidyalaya at Civil Lines, New Delhi, where he paid obeisance to revered saint and Mata Lalita devotee, Pujya Swami Abhishek Brahmachari Ji, and sought his blessings. ... read..
Election flying squad officials on Friday conducted a search of a helicopter carrying BJP leader K Annamalai during his arrival in Ooty for an election campaign in the Nilgiris district. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 10, 2026 2:52:44 PM IST
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Friday highlighted the intersection of private aviation, political heavyweights, and lambasted the Maharashtra government for allegedly accommodating VK Singh, the owner and director of VSR Ventures Private Limited, as an "inte ... read..
National Human Rights Commision (NHRC) Member Priyank Kanoongo on Friday said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint against Gleeden -- a social networking platform that facilitates extramarital relationships -- an ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2026 2:22:24 PM IST
nion Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday officially launched the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'Sankalp Patra' for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, positioning it as a definitive roadmap to transition the state from "despair to development," aligne ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 2:22:21 PM IST
The capital city of the north Indian hill state Himachal Pradesh witnessed a sharp drop in temperatures over the past 24 hours, with the minimum temperature plunging to 3.6 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest April night in nearly 46 years. ... read..
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police on Friday busted a major espionage network allegedly operated by Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and arrested 11 persons con ... read..
Dharwad (Karnataka) | April 10, 2026 1:52:56 PM IST
Dharwad City police station on Friday arrested Shivanand in connection with two-wheeler thefts in Dharwad city and other places and seized seven two-wheelers worth Rs 2,35,000 from the accused, according to a police press release. ... read..
Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Friday hailed veteran leader Nitish Kumar as a "mass leader" and said that his political journey has been instrumental in ending what he termed the RJD's "jungle raj," as the Bihar Chief Minister will take oath as a R ... read..
West Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 10, 2026 1:52:42 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency Dilip Ghosh on Friday said that violence and atrocities in West Bengal would come to an end after May 4 (counting day for polls), expressing confidence that the electorate i ... read..
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday termed the allegations and legal action against party leader Pawan Khera as "witch-hunting," accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of repeatedly levelling unsubstantiated charges ahead of elections. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2026 1:52:27 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday took a swipe at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, saying "you can't fool people like in a film", while also predicting a "hands down" victory for the DMK alliance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly ... read..
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2026 1:52:23 PM IST
AMMK candidate Rajasekaran on Friday intensified his door-to-door campaign in the Tennur area of Tiruchirappalli West constituency, as the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 draw closer, with support from NDA allies BJP, AIADMK and PMK. ... read..
Hooghly (West Bengal) | April 10, 2026 1:52:20 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate from Srirampur, Tanmay Ghosh, on Friday claimed that Asaduddin Owaisi's political interventions in several states have contributed to the division of minority votes, alleging that such moves indirectly benefit the Bharat ... read..
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI) The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police on Friday successfully dismantled a specialised cheating racket with the arrest of its female kingpin, who had been evading law enforcement for nearly three years. ... read..
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 1:52:07 PM IST
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are continuously trying to rescue the three-year-old boy who fell into a bore well in the Jhalaria village of Badnagar tehsil, around 60 kilometres from Ujjain, on ... read..
