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Mahadev Betting App case: CBI names Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Bhagel as accused in FIR

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:22 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Bhagel as one of the accused in the Mahadev Betting app case. ... read..

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Divas celebrated at Raj Bhawan; cultural program highlights event

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:18 AM IST

The youth of Odisha are the true architects of its future, said Governor. Hari Babu Kambhampati while addressing the grand Odisha Divas celebration at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday. ... read..

"Tejashwi Yadav can't even read...": Sanjay Jaiswal slams RJD leader over statement on Waqf Bill

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:16 AM IST

BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Tuesday said that Tejashwi Yadav cannot even read to understand the Waqf Amendment Bill. Yadav had targeted the Union Government over the bill on Tuesday and had termed it as 'Nagpur ka Kanoon'. ... read..

All India Congress Committee announce new district presidents in Bihar

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:14 AM IST

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced on Tuesday new presidents for several district Congress committees in Bihar. The appointments were approved by party general secretary K.C. Venugopal, as per the release statement. ... read..

Meghalaya: Israeli tourist thanked BSF for timely medical aid

Shillong (Meghalaya) | April 2, 2025 8:43:11 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) from 04 Battalion in Meghalaya came to the rescue of an Israeli female tourist who was injured in an accident on March 31, 2025. The tourist suffered burn injuries and was in need of immediate medical attention. ... read..

Parliamentary standing committee report recommends creation of Anganwadi worker welfare board, doubling honorarium

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:09 AM IST

Senior Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, and Children, led by him, has passed its report for the Women and Child Development Ministry, recommending doubling the honorari ... read..

BSP Supremo Mayawati criticises name change of Uttarakhand villages, says govt "trying to cover up their failures"

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2025 8:13:24 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Supremo Mayawati on Tuesday criticized the decision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government to change the names of 11 places in various districts of the state, accusing them of "covering up their failures ... read..

In Assam BJP gears up for upcoming panchayat elections

Guwahati (Assam) | April 2, 2025 8:13:22 AM IST

For the upcoming Panchayat elections in the Assam, the state unit of BJP has formed a Panchayat Election Management Committee and a Manifesto Drafting Committee. ... read..

Delhi: 46-year-old woman's organ donation saves multiple lives

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:13:21 AM IST

A private hospital in Delhi recognised the compassionate decision made by the family of a 46-year-old woman who, after a tragic incident led to her being declared brain dead, consented to organ donation. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints Saira Bano as Vice President of Uttarakhand Women's Commission

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 2, 2025 8:13:19 AM IST

Uttarakhand government led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appointed Saira Bano, a resident of Kashipur in Udham Singh Nagar, as the Vice President of the Uttarakhand Women's Commission. ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police seize 492 grams of heroin near Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 2, 2025 6:43:19 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered over 492 grams of heroin from the village Dhariwal of Amritsar district, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Those opposing Waqf bill are not Muslims": Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman slams opposition says 'It's 70 saal vs Modi Karyakal'

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 6:43:12 AM IST

Attacking the opposition for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Tuesday said that the poor Muslims have hopes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that it is "70 saal Vs Modi Karyakal" (PM Modi t ... read..

Morning Aarti held at Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith in Chhatarpur on fourth day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 6:43:10 AM IST

The morning Aarti was held at Chhatarpur's Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir in the national capital on the fourth day of the nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri festival on Wednesday. ... read..

Guwahati gears up for Rongali Bihu celebrations with vibrant Bihu dance, dhol-playing workshops

Guwahati (Assam) | April 2, 2025 6:13:14 AM IST

Ahead of the Rongali Bihu celebrations, a workshop on Bihu dance and Dhol playing started at the Chandmari area in Guwahati on Tuesday. ... read..

Liquor ban implemented in 19 cities of MP, offerings at Ujjain's Kaal Bhairav temple to continue

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 5:43:14 AM IST

The Madhya Pradesh government has enforced a liquor ban in 19 cities starting April 1. Under this policy, the sale of alcohol will be completely prohibited in 19 religious sites across the state, and no liquor shops will be allowed in these areas. ... read..

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath holds divisional review meeting with officials in Bareilly

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2025 5:43:12 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a divisional review meeting with officials and public representatives at the Vikas Bhawan Auditorium in Bareilly on Tuesday. ... read..

GoC meets J-K LG Manoj Sinha; discusses security situation

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 2, 2025 5:43:10 AM IST

Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Rising Star Corps, called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday and discussed various important aspects pertaining to the prevailing security scenario. ... read..

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be tabled in Lok Sabha today amidst political standoff

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 5:13:15 AM IST

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House. ... read..

"Did not consider it necessary...": AAP criticises Delhi CM Rekha Gupta over Jhandewalan fire incident

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 4:43:11 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over Jhandewalan fire incident in the national capital, saying that did not consider it necessary to comment on the incident. ... read..

Morning Aarti held at Jhandewalan temple on fourth day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 4:43:09 AM IST

The morning Aarti was held at Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi on the fourth day of the nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri festival on Wednesday. ... read..

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar urges Centre to award Bharat Ratna to Shivakumara Swami

Tumakuru (Karnataka) | April 2, 2025 4:13:11 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday urged the Centre to award Bharat Ratna to seer Shivakumara Swami for his invaluable contributions to society. ... read..

Fire breaks out at warehouse in Gurugram; no casualties reported

Gurugram (Haryana) | April 2, 2025 4:13:09 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in the industrial area located in the Saraswati Enclave area of Gurugram on late Tuesday night, the officials said. ... read..

"Price-hike demon...": Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy attacks Karnataka govt

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 2, 2025 3:43:11 AM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday attacked the Karnataka government after the state government increased the sales tax on diesel, resulting in a price hike of Rs 2 per litre and labeled the government a "Price Hike Demon." ... read..

Gujarat: PM Modi expresses grief over Banaskantha firecracker godown accident, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 3:13:13 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over a firecracker explosion in the Banaskantha region of Gujarat that claimed 18 lives and announced the ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees to the next of kin of each deceased. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to families of workers killed in Gujarat factory fire

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 2, 2025 3:13:12 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday announced Rs 2 Lakh ex-gratia to to the families of the workers killed in the firecracker factory fire in Gujarat's Banaskantha district. He also announced Rs 50,000 to the injured. ... read..

"Keeping eye on developments": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Waqf Amendment Bill

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 2, 2025 2:13:31 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Tuesday attacked the central government over the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that they are keeping an eye on the developments. ... read..

Property of drug peddler demolished in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 2, 2025 2:13:29 AM IST

The property of a drug smuggler was demolished on orders of the Punjab administration in Amritsar on Tuesday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 13 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison reach Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2025 2:13:27 AM IST

Thirteen fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly for cross-border fishing were released from prison and reached Chennai Airport, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday night. ... read..

"Long-pending demand...": BJP leader Anil Firojiya on liquor ban at 19 religious places in MP

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 1:43:13 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Firojiya on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for banning liquor in 19 religious places in the state. ... read..

"CM took firm decision...": BJP leader Gyaneshwar Patil on liquor ban at 19 religious places in MP

New Delhi | April 2, 2025 1:43:12 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gyaneshwar Patil on Tuesday thanked Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for banning liquor in 19 religious places in the state and said that the CM took a firm decision. ... read..

J-K: Pakistan Army violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Indian Army retaliates

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 2, 2025 1:43:10 AM IST

The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement by firing at Indian positions across the Line of Control (LoC) in the KG Sector, Poonch, on Tuesday. ... read..

Odia community in Tripura celebrates Utkal Divas 2025 in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | April 2, 2025 1:13:33 AM IST

The Odia community in Tripura on Tuesday came together in a grand celebration of Utkal Divas 2025, organized by Odia Samaj Tripura at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, Agartala. ... read..

95% of Agartala smart city project completed: Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 2, 2025 1:13:30 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday informed the State Assembly that almost 95 per cent of the work under Agartala Smart City Mission has already been completed and remaining works are expected to be completed by May 2025. ... read..

5,520 drug users received treatment, 612 recovered: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 2, 2025 1:13:27 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday informed the Assembly that as of January 2025, a total of 5,520 injection drug users have received treatment from Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) centers. Of these, 612 have completed treatment and returned t ... read..

Tripura Govt steps up vigil to curb illegal infiltration, human trafficking: CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 2, 2025 1:13:23 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state government has taken a series of steps to prevent illegal infiltration in Tripura, including conducting joint patrolling in unfenced areas along the international border, conducting raids, a ... read..

Wealth generated will be utilised for welfare of poor: CM Chandrababu Naidu

General News | April 1, 2025 11:43:17 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has stressed that the "wealth generated will be utilized for the welfare of the poor." He also affirmed that the P4 initiative is launched to eradicate poverty, prioritising the well-being of people. ... read..

Former Telangana Minister Harish Rao accuses CM Revanth Reddy of repeatedly deceiving farmers

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2025 11:43:15 PM IST

Former Telangana Minister Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and accused him of repeatedly deceiving farmers. He alleged that the Chief Minister has failed to implement the Rythu Bharosa scheme as promised. ... read..

Delhi riots: Court directs further investigation, former DCP to be examined on Kapil Mishra's presence

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:43:13 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday directed the further investigation as to the alleged role of then Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra. The Court has also directed examination of then DCP Ved Prakash Surya as to the presence of Kapil Mishra in the area and w ... read..

"Old tactic": Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor slams Nitish Kumar on Waqf Bill

Patna (Bihar) | April 1, 2025 11:43:11 PM IST

Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has slammed Bihar Chief Minster Nitish Kumar for remaining silent on the Waqf Bill and termed it as his "old tactic". ... read..

Waqf (Amendment) Bill to be tabled tomorrow amidst political standoff, parties issue whips for support

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:43:08 PM IST

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is expected to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress issuing whips to their MPs to ensure their presence in the House for the next three days. ... read..

Infrastructural development works for schools in rural areas worth Rs 1000 crore underway: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | April 1, 2025 11:13:30 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha informed about the development of educational infrastructure in rural areas; works amounting to approximately Rs 1000 crore are underway under various schemes. Manik Saha was speaking in the Tripura legislative assembly a ... read..

Assam Government adopting multi-layered strategy to empower Nari Shakti: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Biswanath (Assam) | April 1, 2025 11:13:21 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday kicked off the 'Lakhpati Baideo' journey by launching Assam's biggest women entrepreneurship support scheme. He distributed the first phase of cheques to 23,375 women entrepreneurs under Mukhyamatri Mahi ... read..

Delhi court denies bail to parents whose son is accused of murdering wife in London

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 11:13:18 PM IST

The Dwarka District Court on Tuesday refused to grant regular bail to the parents whose son is accused of murdering his wife in London in 2024. After the alleged crime, the accused fled to India and is absconding. The deceased was 24 years old at the time ... read..

Yediyurappa to protest against Karnataka govt as 'Garbage Tax', diesel price surge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 11:13:13 PM IST

After the price of diesel in Karnataka set to rise by Rs 2 per liter , former Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Parliamentary Board member B.S. Yediyurappa will take part in protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru city on Wednesday agai ... read..

Delhi: Indian Minorities Federation organises Multifaith Sadbhawna Eid at Nizamuddin Dargah

By Amrit Prakash New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:43:19 PM IST

In a historic display of inter-faith harmony, the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) organised a Multifaith Sadbhawna Eid event at the revered Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan. ... read..

Will participate in all-night protest demanding rollback of price hikes: BS Yediyurappa

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 10:43:18 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Board member B S Yediyurappa announced that he would participate in the all-night protest satyagraha organized by the BJP tomorrow, demanding the state government immediately roll back its anti-people pr ... read..

Gujarat CM Patel's unique approach to inclusive and transparent governance

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | April 1, 2025 10:43:16 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has adopted a unique approach to inclusive and transparent governance to accelerate good governance in the state, said a release from Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Tuesday. ... read..

Teacher arrested for extorting money from student's father in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 10:13:17 PM IST

A pre-school teacher was arrested here on charges of extorting money and blackmailing a student's father with whom she had been in an affair, Bengaluru Police said. ... read..

SC to consider Ranveer Allahbadia's request to travel abroad after completion of probe

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:13:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will consider the application of YouTuber and Podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia to release his passport to travel abroad after the investigation in the case relating to the controversial remarks made by him and others in a ... read..

Noida: DGP inaugurates Pink Booths, video walls, green energy project

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 10:13:12 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar inaugurated multiple projects aimed at enhancing policing and public service in the district on Tuesday. ... read..

Karnataka Government increases sales tax on diesel, prices rise by Rs 2 per litre

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 10:13:10 PM IST

The price of diesel in Karnataka is set to rise by Rs 2 per liter as the state government has increased the sales tax on diesel to 21.17 per cent. ... read..

GST Council seeks revenue growth without public burden: Finance Minister

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 10:13:09 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized on Tuesday that financial matters of the country and states should remain above politics. ... read..

Punjab Police thwart possible terror attack, Pak-ISI-linked operative arrested

Amritsar (Punjab) | April 1, 2025 9:43:12 PM IST

In a significant development aligned with the ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security in Punjab, as directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has successfully thwarted a potential terrorist attac ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan' to promote women entrepreneurs

Guwahati (Assam) | April 1, 2025 8:43:44 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched state's biggest 'women entrepreneurship support scheme' on Tuesday. Sarma shared a post on his official 'X' handle. ... read..

BJP MP lauds Uttarakhand govt's decision to rename villages, says "CM taking tough decisions"

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:40 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Naresh Bansal on Tuesday lauded Uttarakhand government's decision to rename villages in Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts of the state, saying that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is "continuously w ... read..

Himachal: HPMC achieves record profit of Rs 5 crore, expands operations with new initiatives

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 8:43:37 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Tuesday announced key developments for the state's horticulture sector, outlining achievements, initiatives, and future plans. ... read..

TDP issues three-line whip to its MPs to ensure presence in Lok Sabha on April 2

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:32 PM IST

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs for April 2. The Union Government is set to table the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 on Wednesday. ... read..

Pralhad Joshi highlights India's "significant growth" in renewable energy sector

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:30 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed a press conference on Tuesday and explained India's progress in the renewable energy sector over the past year. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of workers in Gujarat's factory fire; urges for strict enforcement of safety rules

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:26 PM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the demise and injuries of several workers in a firecracker factory in Banskantha, Gujarat, urging for "strict enforcement of safety rules and clear accountability of those ... read..

West Bengal: Fire at firecracker factory kills family of eight, including four children

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2025 8:43:25 PM IST

A massive fire at a firecracker factory and godown in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district claimed the lives of eight members of a family, including four children, after the blaze spread to their nearby house, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

PM Modi hails India's journey towards self-reliance and global leadership in defence manufacturing

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:19 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday referred to India's record defence exports in the financial year (FY) 2024-25 as "a proud milestone" in the journey towards the country's self-reliance. ... read..

UIDAI's AI-powered Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 crore transactions, revolutionizing biometric verification

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 8:43:17 PM IST

The AI and machine learning (ML) based Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions developed in-house by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been witnessing a massive growth, with over 78 per cent of the total transactions coming alone in t ... read..

TN: Heavy police deployment at Madurai hospital where body of criminal killed in encounter is kept

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2025 8:43:14 PM IST

Heavy security was deployed at the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, where the body of wanted criminal Subash Chandra Bose, who was killed in an encounter, was kept. Magistrate Bhakkiyaraj personally visited the hospital and conducted an inquiry. The ... read..

Gujarat's two athletes with intellectual disabilities shine at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy

General News | April 1, 2025 8:43:10 PM IST

Gujarat's two athletes with Intellectual Disabilities have made a remarkable mark at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, a release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Tuesday. ... read..

4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Leh in Ladakh

Leh (Ladakh) | April 1, 2025 8:43:07 PM IST

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale jolted Leh region in Ladakh on Tuesday evening, as per the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

CAG report highlights gaps in vehicular pollution testing, enforcement

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:43:30 PM IST

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles', presented in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, has highlighted major irregularities in pollution testing and enforcement measures, raising concerns over the reli ... read..

"Court has served justice to me": Victim thanks judge, advocate after self-styled pastor Bajinder Singh's conviction

Mohali (Punjab) | April 1, 2025 7:43:27 PM IST

As the Mohali Court in Punjab convicted self-styled Christian Pastor Bajinder Singh to life imprisonment in a 2018 sexual harassment case, the victim, while speaking to reporters on Tuesday thanked the judiciary, including the judge and her advocate for e ... read..

Border Road Organization opens Zojila Pass in record time of 31 days

Sonamarg (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 1, 2025 7:43:25 PM IST

Border Road Organization (BRO) has opened Zojila Pass in record time, after a mere 32 days of closure. On April 1, Lt. General Raghu Srinivasan, DG, BRO, and Mohd Hanefa Jan, MP Ladakh flagged off the first convoy towards Ladakh. ... read..

Kerala HC rejects BJP leader's plea to stay 'Empuraan' screening; party initiates disciplinary action

Kochi (Kerala) | April 1, 2025 7:43:23 PM IST

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday refused to put a stay on the screening of the film 'L2: Empuraan' while hearing a plea of former BJP Thrissur district committee member Vijeesh Vettam. ... read..

Telangana: MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar seeks special funds for sports infrastructure at Ambedkar Stadium

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:43:18 PM IST

As part of the Khelo India scheme, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has requested Union Minister for Labour, Employment, and Sports Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya to sanction special funds for the development of sports infrastructure at Dr ... read..

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar writes to Amit Shah to commission NIA to probe blast in W Bengal's Dhola

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2025 7:43:14 PM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday regarding the recent explosion in West Bengal's Dhola, urging immediate intervention to ensure that those accountable face the "full weight" of the law. ... read..

"Unfortunate," Rajnath Singh says on narrative that North India dominating South India

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 7:13:32 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that misleading and incorrect narratives were being peddled that North India has dominated South India over many issues. ... read..

BJP issues whip to Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in Parliament on April 3

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:29 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday issued a whip to all its Rajya Sabha MPs, mandating their presence in the Parliament on April 3 to support the government's stand on key legislative matters. ... read..

Tata Motors registered total sales of 252,642 units in Q4 FY25

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:25 PM IST

Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international market for Q4 FY 2024-25 stood at 252,642 units, compared to 265,090 units during Q4 FY 2023-24, as per the data released by the company on Tuesday. ... read..

Hyundai Motor India Limited record sale of 7,62,052 units in FY 24-25

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 7:13:23 PM IST

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recorded total sales of 7,62,052 units in FY 24-25, the company said in its filing to the exchanges on Tuesday. ... read..

"Parties overlooking welfare of Muslims for personal gains": BJP's Danish Azad backs Waqf Amendment Bill

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 7:13:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Tuesday voiced support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that Muslims are backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed legislation. ... read..

"Pollution emnating from Kejriwal's loot": Delhi minster Sirsa on CAG report tabled in Assembly

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 6:43:40 PM IST

BJP's Delhi Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday alleged large-scale corruption by AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal the former Chief Minister of the national capital. ... read..

"Failed in waste management": BJP's Ashwath Narayan takes dig at BBMP over garbage cess

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 6:43:39 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Dr. CN Ashwath Narayan on Tuesday took a dig at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) over the "garbage cess," alleging that the urban local body has not performed well with the allocated money. ... read..

"Will intervene when required" says West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Mothabari violence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2025 6:43:35 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose declined to comment on the violence that took place between two groups in the Mothabari area, saying that authorities will be taking "effective steps" and he will "intervene when required." ... read..

KTR has to answer why HCU land was auctioned in past: TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud on HCU land dispute

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2025 6:43:32 PM IST

Following the protest by the Opposition and students over the auction of 400 acres of land adjoining the Hyderabad Central University (HCU), Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud said that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Wo ... read..

"No portion has to be cut down": Congress MLA Ramesh Chennithala on Empuraan movie

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 1, 2025 6:43:30 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing row over Mohanlal-starrer Empuraan movie, Congress MLA Ramesh Chennithala congratulated him and director Murli Gopi 'for giving an excellent film to the Indian public'. ... read..

Army Commanders' Conference in Delhi from April 1-4

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 6:43:27 PM IST

An Army Commanders' Conference will take place in New Delhi from April 1 to 4, according to an official release issued on Tuesday. ... read..

MP Cabinet approves launch of Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 6:43:17 PM IST

A cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at Mantralaya in Bhopal on Tuesday and the council of ministers given a nod to the launch of 'Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva' to provide organized, convenient, and safe passeng ... read..

Gold Smuggling case: Actor Ranya Rao moves Karnataka High Court for bail

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2025 6:43:15 PM IST

Actor Ranya Rao approached the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday for bail, days after a sessions court in Bengaluru rejected her plea for relief. ... read..

Punjab police busts cross-border drug smuggling racket; one held with 3.5 kg heroin

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 1, 2025 6:43:08 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing war against drugs waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Ferozepur has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 3.5 kg heroin from his ... read..

Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker warns Bangladesh over Muhammad Yunus' comments on the Northeast

Guwahati (Assam) | April 1, 2025 6:13:34 PM IST

Assam Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker and senior BJP leader Numal Momin on Tuesday warned Bangladesh, saying that they should remember that India had "torn up" Pakistan in two parts in 1971. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh thanks Centre for Rs 140 cr sanction

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 6:13:18 PM IST

The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh, expressed gratitude to the Central government for approving Rs 140 crore fund for PWD projects. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh is first state to clear all payments of industrial units: CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 6:13:16 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting at Mantralaya in the state capital Bhopal on Tuesday and informed the council of ministers about the priorities and activities of the state government. ... read..

Court orders FIR to investigate role of Kapil Mishra in Delhi riots

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 5:43:27 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday directed a further investigation into Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra's alleged role in the North East Delhi riots. The court allowed the application for the registration of FIR against Mishra. ... read..

"Reflects Government's unwillingness to conduct it": Mallikarjun Kharge raises concerns on delayed census

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 5:43:16 PM IST

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday raised concern over the delay in conducting the decadal census and urged the government to immediately start both the decadal census as well as the caste census. ... read..

"An April fools' government": Aaditya Thackeray's jibe at Maharashtra govt over loan waivers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 1, 2025 5:43:13 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Maharashtra MLA Aaditya Thackeray took a jibe at the Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government on Tuesday, calling it an "April fools' government" and criticising them for backtracking on their campaign promises. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav expresses grief over labourers' death in Gujarat firecracker godown blast

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 1, 2025 5:13:38 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed deep sorrow over the death of labourers from the state in a blast incident at a firecracker godown in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday. ... read..

"He has nothing to say except lies": Tejashwi Yadav tears apart Amit Shah

Patna (Bihar) | April 1, 2025 5:13:34 PM IST

RJD leader and Bihar Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav attacked BJP while addressing a press conference in Patna on Tuesday. ... read..

"BJP want to impose 'Nagpur ka kanoon'": Tejashwi Yadav attacks centre on Waqf Amendment Bill

Patna (Bihar) | April 1, 2025 5:13:33 PM IST

RJD leader and Bihar Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav attacked BJP on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and termed it as 'Nagpur ka Kanoon'. ... read..

Congress' Srikant Jena demands 27% OBC reservation in private educational institutions

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 5:13:20 PM IST

Congress leader and former Union Minister Srikant Jena has backed Congress MP Jairam Ramesh's statement, reaffirming the demand for OBC reservation under Article 15(5) in both government and private educational institutions. ... read..

"Feels like Diwali": Locals celebrate change of names of Uttarakhand villages, distribute ladoos

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | April 1, 2025 5:13:16 PM IST

Locals in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand on Tuesday celebrated the state government's decision to change the name of Gajiwali village to Arya Nagar, among various other villages to "honour public sentiment, Indian culture and heritage." The had been wan ... read..

Students continue to protest against Telangana govt's proposed auction of land adjoining HCU

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2025 5:13:14 PM IST

Students in the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) continued to protest against the Telangana government's proposal to auction 400 acres of green land in Kancha Gachibowli near the University. ... read..

"It should be passed in Parliament": BJP's Nishikant Dubey supports Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 4:43:31 PM IST

Terming the Waqf Amendment Bill as "good", Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday batted for the bill to pass in Parliament. ... read..

Delhi: CAG submits performance Audit report on Prevention & Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution

New Delhi | April 1, 2025 4:43:30 PM IST

The Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on performance audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi (Audit Report No. 2 of the year 2022) was placed in the Legislative Assembly of Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

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