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"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..

Gen Z are self driven and authentic, not entiled or lazy: Rajnath Singh

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..

Amit Shah condoles loss of lives in Vrindavan boat accident, prays for speedy recovery of injured

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 10:52:26 PM IST

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 Police launch 'She Netra' teams to curb hidden camera threats, boost women's safety

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..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays courtesy visit to Governor Gurmit Singh at Lok Bhavan

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 10, 2026 10:52:13 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday paid a courtesy visit to Governor Gurmit Singh at Lok Bhavan. ... read..

Sarbananda Sonowal reviews port operations; timely intervention clears 90% cargo backlog amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 10:52:11 PM IST

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..

Ministry of Ayush marks World Homoeopathy Day 2026 with National Celebration on "Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health"

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 10:22:17 PM IST

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..

Himachal High Court orders pension release to former MLAs; withholding benefits unconstitutional, says Senior Advocate

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..

"Complete indifference": SC pulls up Ghaziabad police for mishandling 4-year-old's rape, murder case

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 10:22:14 PM IST

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 alleges "unfair, prejudiced inquiry", denies cash link in explosive letter to committee

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 9:52:55 PM IST

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..

DDA to organize Heritage Week at Mehrauli Archaeological Park from April 13-18

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 9:52:51 PM IST

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..

MP CM Yadav expresses grief after 3-yr-old dies in Ujjain borewell tragedy; announces Rs 4 lakh aid

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 aims to build full EV battery ecosystem in 2-3 years: Mines Secretary

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 9:52:44 PM IST

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..

J-K: Massive blaze breaks out at Jamia Arabia Ashraf ul Uloom in Srinagar's Hyderpora

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..

SC stays criminal proceedings against pastor for claiming Christianity only true religion

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 9:22:30 PM IST

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..

MP: Farmers express satisfaction over price, arrangement as wheat procurement begins at MSP in Bhopal

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..

"DMK is not a party but a corporate company, copied our manifesto": AIADMK's EPS targets Stalin govt during Kanchipuram rally

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..

IFFCO launches nationwide nano-fertiliser awareness campaign to boost sustainable farming

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 8:52:34 PM IST

IFFCO, India's largest fertiliser cooperative, on Friday officially launched the Nano Fertiliser Awareness Mega Campaign. ... read..

Defence Secretary visits Defence Services Staff College, Wellington for convocation ceremony of 81st Staff Course

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 8:52:28 PM IST

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..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviews development progress in Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar

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..

CEC Gyanesh Kumar reviews poll preparedness in Tamil Nadu, directs observers to ensure free and fair voting

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 8:52:24 PM IST

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..

"Punjab has become flourishing state for gangsters, mafia": BJP's Tarun Chugh on law and order crisis

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 boat accident: 10 dead after vessel hits pontoon bridge in Yamuna

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..

HP: 3 people killed, 13 injured after tractor-trolley overturns near Dhaliyara

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..

National Commission for Women takes suo motu cognisance of alleged gang rape case in Hyderabad

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 8:22:35 PM IST

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..

Indo-Taiwan industrial park to be developed in Sanand-Dholera

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..

"His legacy will continue to inspire coming generations": Rajnath Singh expresses grief over passing of Kargil veteran Colonel Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 7:52:21 PM IST

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..

Gujarat Police dog 'Check' wins gold, bronze at 69th All India Police Duty Meet after 16 years

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..

Over 1,927 Indian seafarers repatriated so far: Union Shipping Ministry

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 7:22:30 PM IST

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..

Delhi Police arrest drug kingpin Kusum after two-month manhunt in Shahdara operation

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 7:22:18 PM IST

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..

"Even light pressure on jugular vein can be fatal, issue not as simple as being argued," Delhi HC on CM Rekha Gupta attack case

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 7:22:16 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday heard 2 revision petitions challenging the framing of charges in the Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attack case. ... read..

Bengal polls: Amit Shah promises Ghatal Master Plan execution within a year, says "TMC trashed flood plan"

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..

At Congress high-level meeting to discuss Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, Kharge warns of "serious consequences" of delimitation

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 6:52:25 PM IST

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..

Women's representation should be strengthened to ensure greater role in shaping laws, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Panaji (Goa) | April 10, 2026 6:23:07 PM IST

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..

"Made invaluable contributions to journalism": PM Modi congratulates JD(U) leader Harivansh on taking oath as Rajya Sabha MP

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 6:22:47 PM IST

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..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to distribute land ownership certificates to displaced families, launch projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore

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..

Harivansh Narayan Singh takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP in presence of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 5:52:57 PM IST

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..

Delhi HC seeks response from Central Government, Rana Ayyub

New Delhi | April 10, 2026 5:52:52 PM IST

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..

"All thieves joined BJP": Kanhaiya Kumar's viral remark resurfaces as Assam polls conclude with high record turnout

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..

Uttarakhand CM presents appointment letters to Agriculture Department cartographers

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..

Bombay High Court permits EVM 'Dianostic check' for Chandivali constituency; set to begin on April 16

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..

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