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

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

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

UP govt hikes minimum wages to Rs 13,690 for unskilled, Rs 16,868 for skilled workers in Noida, Ghaziabad

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 11:22:15 AM IST

The high-level committee constituted by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday increased the interim minimum wages by about 21 per cent for workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, following massive protests in Noida Phase 2. ... read..

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

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

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

'India's strength lies in pluralism': CM Stalin urges people to protect Constitution, safeguard oppressed on Ambedkar Jayanti

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 14, 2026 11:22:11 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday paid tribute to BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary as he urged people to defend the Constitution, uphold social justice and protect the voices of the oppressed. ... read..

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

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

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

"Incredibly special gift...": BJP State President Mahendra Bhatt on PM Modi inaugurating Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 14, 2026 11:22:03 AM IST

Uttarakhand BJP President Mahendra Bhatt on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that whenever he visits the state, he comes bearing "incredibly special gifts" like the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway worth Rs 12,000 crore set to be inaugurated ... read..

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

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

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

Tamil Nadu polls: CM Stalin conducts door-to-door campaign in Vellore as Karthikeyan-SRK Appu gear up for rematch

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | April 14, 2026 10:52:35 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from Kolathur, MK Stalin, on Tuesday conducted a door-to-door campaign in Vellore ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections. ... read..

I-PAC Director Arrested; Counsel Calls ED Case Unsustainable as Court Grants 10-Day Custody

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 10:52:32 AM IST

Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa, appearing for I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel, strongly opposed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) action, arguing that the registration of a fresh ECIR is legally untenable and lacks any substantive basis. ... read..

I-PAC Director Arrest: Delhi Court Notes PMLA Compliance, Flags Allegations of Hawala Transactions; Grants 10-Day ED Custody

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 10:52:25 AM IST

A Delhi court has observed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) complied with statutory requirements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) while arresting Vinesh Kumar Chandel, director of I-PAC and recorded that relevant arrest documents a ... read..

"Govt will function under support, guidance of Nitish Kumar": JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha on Bihar CM announcement

Patna (Bihar) | April 14, 2026 10:52:24 AM IST

Janta Dal (United) National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday lauded the political journey of Bihar under outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling it an "emotional moment" for the people of the state. ... read..

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kamya Bhardwaj, a Delhi University student smashes record in grueling Palk Strait swim

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | April 14, 2026 10:52:06 AM IST

Kamya Bhardwaj, a B.Sc. Zoology Honours student at Dyal Singh College, Delhi University, has set a new record for the non-stop round-trip swim across the Palk Strait. The performance has marked a remarkable display of physical endurance, along with passio ... read..

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

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

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

MP CM Yadav pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on birth anniversary; to attend event at Babasaheb's birthplace in Mhow

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 10:22:25 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday paid tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on the occasion of his birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution to social justice and nation-building. ... read..

UP govt panel increases interim wages after Noida Phase 2 workers' protest; sit-in continues

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 10:22:24 AM IST

The high-level committee constituted by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has increased the interim minimum wages by about 21 per cent for workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, following massive protests in Noida Phase 2 on Monday. ... read..

Coal Case: Delhi Court Grants 10-Day ED Custody of I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 10:22:20 AM IST

A Delhi court has sent Indian PAC Consulting Pvt. Ltd. director Vinesh Chandel to 10 days' Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the alleged coal pilferage case. ... read..

"Today everything will become clear": BJP MLA Maithili Thakur on Bihar CM announcement

Patna (Bihar) | April 14, 2026 10:22:17 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Maithili Thakur on Tuesday said that the name of the next Chief Minister of Bihar will be decided in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting today. ... read..

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

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

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

Tamil Nadu polls: BJP candidate Rama Srinivasan campaigns in Madurai South

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 14, 2026 9:52:38 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s candidate from Madurai South constituency, Rama Srinivasan, on Monday campaigned in the Vandiyur area ahead of the state assembly elections. ... read..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jairam Ramesh alleges lack of transparency ahead of special Parliament Session, calls it "mockery of democracy"

New India | April 14, 2026 9:52:27 AM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the upcoming special session of Parliament, alleging a lack of transparency and calling it a "mockery of democracy." ... read..

Preparations finalized in Dehradun ahead of PM Modi's visit for Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor inauguration

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 14, 2026 9:52:25 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Uttarakhand on Tuesday, all preparations have been finalized in Dehradun city, including at the Jaswant Singh Army Ground, the main venue for the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. ... read..

AIADMK MLA Amman Arjunan alleges electoral malpractice in Coimbatore South, says voters kept in makeshift "pattis"

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 14, 2026 9:22:52 AM IST

Amid the high octave election campaigning in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Coimbatore South candidate Amman Arjunan has raised serious allegations of electoral malpractice in his constituency. He has alleged that people have been "confined in makeshift enclosures" ... read..

University teachers' Joint Action Committee warns of agitation over delay in implementing CAS under UGC 7th pay scale

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 9:22:50 AM IST

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of university and college teachers in Himachal Pradesh has warned the state government of a major agitation if the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) under the UGC 7th Pay Scale is not implemented without further delay. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes PM Modi, says Delhi-Dehradun Corridor marks new "development era" for state

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 14, 2026 9:22:49 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival in the state, highlighting how the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor would mark a new era of growth for the state. ... read..

Maharashtra: Bustling enthusiasm in Nashik as people gather to celebrate 135th Ambedkar Jayanti

Nashik (Maharashtra) | April 14, 2026 9:22:47 AM IST

A large number of people gathered in Maharashtra's Nashik on Tuesday to celebrate Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti with great enthusiasm and reverence. ... read..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Centre definitely has to look into all the aspects...": BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Women's Reservation Bill

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 14, 2026 9:22:38 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Monday said that the Centre must look into all the aspects and suggestions that come from various stakeholders before the implementation of the Women Reservation Bill to ensure fairness in all th ... read..

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK candidate P Saravanan slams DMK over poll promises while campaigning in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 14, 2026 9:22:33 AM IST

With just over a week left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate for the Madurai North constituency, P Saravanan, launched a sharp attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, alleg ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 jolts Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | April 14, 2026 8:52:52 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 struck Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Jharkhand: Ranchi celebrates Manda harvest festival, organisers seek state festival status

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 14, 2026 8:52:50 AM IST

People in Ranchi celebrated Manda, a traditional harvest festival marked by intense ritual observance, including a week-long fast followed by the unique practice of walking barefoot over a burning pyre set up at the centre of the festival ground. ... read..

"Efforts towards nation-building deeply motivating": PM Modi pays tribute to Baba Saheb Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 14, 2026 8:52:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. BR Ambedkar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, recalling his efforts towards nation-building, which continue to inspire generations to build a pr ... read..

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

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

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

Lucknow NIA Special court sentences 3 Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists to life imprisonment

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 8:52:43 AM IST

In a major case related to a terror conspiracy, an NIA/ATS Special Court in Lucknow has sentenced three terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda to life imprisonment. ... read..

CM Yogi Adityanath calls Delhi-Dehradun corridor 'bridge to New India' ahead of PM Modi's launch

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 8:52:40 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Saharanpur is set to witness a "historic moment of development, trust and connectivity" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor to the nation, calling ... read..

"Messiah of Bahujans": BSP chief Mayawati pays floral tribute to Dr Ambedkar on 135th birth anniversary

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 8:52:31 AM IST

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary in Lucknow. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Uttarakhand, UP today to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 14, 2026 8:22:13 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in Dehradun. ... read..

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

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

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

CM Dhami reviews arrangements at Jaswant Ground ahead of PM Modi's visit

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 14, 2026 7:22:21 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday conducted an on-site inspection of the preparations underway at Major Jaswant Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, for PM Modi's visit. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out in auto garage in Hardoi

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 7:22:19 AM IST

A fire broke out at an auto garage in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district on Monday night, prompting a swift response from the fire department, officials said. ... read..

BJP leader Manoj Tiwari campaigns in Howrah ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls

Howrah (West Bengal) | April 14, 2026 7:22:16 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari campaigned in Howrah as part of the party's preparations for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026. ... read..

AJP candidate's Mother moves NCW against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over defamation, online abuse

Guwahati (Assam) | April 14, 2026 5:52:27 AM IST

Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, mother of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate from Guwahati Central constituency Kunki Chowdhury, has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that ... read..

Tripura: Youth saved by "Emergency Life-Saving Surgery" at AGMC & GBP Hospital

Agartala (Tripura) | April 14, 2026 5:52:25 AM IST

In a significant medical achievement driven a young man's life was saved after the successful introduction of "Emergency Life-Saving Surgery" at Agartala Government Medical College(AGMC) and GBP Hospital. ... read..

BJP submits memorandum to Himachal Governor against IGMC Shift of Kamla Nehru Hospital services

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 5:52:24 AM IST

A delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday met the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, at Raj Bhavan in Shimla and submitted detailed memoranda opposing two key decisions of the state government, terming them "anti-people and im ... read..

Odisha Government to convert mining roads to 8-lane highways

Keonjhar (Odisha) | April 14, 2026 5:22:27 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi fulfilled a long-awaited dream of the residents of Barbil by laying the foundation stone for the Barbil Bypass Ring Road Project. ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee slams arrest of I-PAC co-founder ahead of West Bengal polls, calls it intimidation and attack on democracy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 14, 2026 3:52:30 AM IST

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee raised concerns over the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), just days ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, calling it a blow to ... read..

"Misinformation created stir among workers": Police on violent Noida protests

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | April 14, 2026 3:52:29 AM IST

Misinformation circulated through two social media handles triggered unrest among workers who were initially engaged in a peaceful protest in Noida, police said on Monday. ... read..

"Fundamental reason for this economic growth is AIADMK": EPS slams Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 14, 2026 2:52:09 AM IST

AIADMK General Secretary and party candidate from Edappadi, Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over claims related to job creation in the state, questioning the number of employment opportunities generated in T ... read..

CM Stalin vows to defeat NDA in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, says "We shall defeat Delhi team"

Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) | April 14, 2026 2:52:06 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin asserted that the DMK would defeat the NDA alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections, vowing that the "Tamil Nadu team" would prevail over the "Delhi team." ... read..

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launches 'Atal Arogya Lab' in Naxal-free Bastar area

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | April 14, 2026 2:52:05 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday inaugurated the 'Atal Arogya Lab' in the Naxal-free Bastar region at Sukma, marking a significant expansion in public healthcare services in the state. ... read..

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

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

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

"Delimitation, Women's Bill being used as political tools": Revanth Reddy calls for nationwide debate

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 14, 2026 2:22:24 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the Centre is using delimitation of constituencies and the Women's Reservation Bill as "political tools" instead of addressing them as separate n ... read..

Amit Shah targets TMC over "infiltraton", warns "goons of TMC" not to step out of their homes during polling

Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 14, 2026 2:22:22 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday slammed Trinamool Congress government over infiltration and said a BJP government in West Bengal will hand over the required land to complete fencing with Bangladesh. ... read..

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

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

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

West Bengal: Clash erupts between BJP, TMC workers in Durgapur after Amit Shah's roadshow; two injured

Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 14, 2026 1:52:21 AM IST

Two persons were injured in a clash that allegedly broke out between workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Durgapur following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's roadshow. ... read..

Uttarakhand Police holds security rehearsal ahead of PM Modi's visit

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 14, 2026 12:52:25 AM IST

Uttarakhand Police held a security rehearsal in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dehradun district on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: Army Officer's son alleges assault, Police inaction after confrontation over public drinking

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 11:52:38 PM IST

Tejas Singh Arora, son of an Army Brigadier, on Monday alleged assault and police inaction following an incident involving unidentified individuals in a residential society in the national capital. ... read..

SC doubts Ghaziabad police's bona fide; mulls SIT in 4-year-old's rape-murder case

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 11:52:36 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious doubts on the bona fide (good intent) of the Ghaziabad police's conduct in investigating a gruesome rape and murder of a four-year-old victim that took place in Nandnagri, Ghaziabad, on March 17. ... read..

President Murmu greets people on eve of Baisakhi, Bohag and Bihu

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 11:52:34 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Indians on the eve of Baisakhi, Vishu, Vishuv, Bohag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Meshadi, Vaishakhadi and Puthandu, which are being celebrated on April 14 and April 15. ... read..

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews organisational strength, strategy with BJP Mandal presidents in Tinsukia

Tinsukia (Assam) | April 13, 2026 11:22:23 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Dibrugarh Lok Sabha MP Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday chaired a key review meeting with BJP mandal presidents from six Assembly constituencies in Tinsukia district, focusing on post-election assess ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews constituency announcements, sets 20-day deadline for pending orders

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 13, 2026 11:22:17 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday conducted a detailed review of the Chief Minister's announcements related to the assembly constituencies of Didihat, Gangolihat, Kapkot, and Bageshwar at the Secretariat. ... read..

"He is a fake saint, remember Ramayana": Akhilesh Yadav to people of Bengal a day after Yogi Adityanath attacked TMC

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 10:52:25 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday called Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath a "fake saint" and cautioned people of Bengal to remember "Maa Sita's abduction in Ramayana. ... read..

West Bengal SIR: SC extends security for deputed JOs; directs ECI and State to assess threat perception

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:52:22 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the West Bengal government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to continue and strengthen security for judicial officers (JOs) working on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. ... read..

SC denies immediate relief to Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:52:20 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant immediate relief to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in his plea seeking quashing of proceedings arising out of the alleged land-for-jobs scam. ... read..

"Promise should be fulfilled as soon as possible": Amit Shah on government move to implement women's reservation quota from 2029 polls

Durgapur (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 10:52:18 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' was passed in Parliament in 2023 to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures and that the promise should be fulfilled at the earliest. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu graces convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 13, 2026 10:52:10 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rajkot at Rajkot, Gujarat, on Monday, President's Secretariat said in an official statement. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends 'Sadbhavna Sammelan' on Baisakhi in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | April 13, 2026 10:22:48 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in the 'Sadbhavna Sammelan' programme on the occasion of Baisakhi at Rishikul Ground in Haridwar. ... read..

Rainfall for monsoon season likely to be below normal: IMD

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:22:44 PM IST

Director General of the India Meteorological Department, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, on Monday said that rainfall for the upcoming monsoon season across the country is "likely to be below normal" ... read..

"First BJP CM in Bengal will be Bengali-speaking person, born in state, educated in Bengali medium": Amit Shah rejects TMC's 'outsider' allegations

Durgapur (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 10:22:42 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday rejected Trinamool Congress' "outsider" allegations against the BJP, saying no one believes them and that the first Chief Minister of Bharatiya Janata Party in Bengal will be a person born in the state and educated ... read..

2020 Delhi riots case: Umar Khalid seeks review of SC verdict denying him bail; open-court hearing

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:22:41 PM IST

Student activist Umar Khalid, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, on Monday sought from the Supreme Court a review of a judgement that denied him bail and urged that the review petition be heard in open court. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu receives warm welcome at Ahmedabad Airport by Governor, CM and Dy CM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | April 13, 2026 10:22:35 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Ahmedabad Airport as part of her three-day visit to Gujarat, where she was warmly welcomed by Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, a release said. ... read..

West Bengal assembly polls: Incumbent Bratya Basu faces multi-cornered contest for bellweather seat of Dum Dum

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 9:52:27 PM IST

As the West Bengal assembly polls approach, the Dum Dum constituency in North 24 Parganas assumes significance as a high-profile urban battleground. ... read..

BEML secures USD 36.38 million export order from Middle East region

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 9:52:25 PM IST

In a significant boost to its global expansion strategy, BEML Limited, a leading PSU company under the Ministry of Defence, has secured an export order valued at USD 36.38 million from the Middle East region. Reinforcing its growing role as a global defen ... read..

Unnat Krishi Mahotsav concludes in MP's Raisen; Shivraj Singh says 'farmers got lot of information'

Raisen (Madhya Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 9:52:24 PM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav initiative, asserting that farmers acquired significant information through the three-day festival. ... read..

Ladakh LG Saxena visits eastern portal of Zoji-La Tunnel to review ongoing work

Kargil (Ladakh) | April 13, 2026 9:52:22 PM IST

The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Monday visited the Eastern Portal of Zoji-La Tunnel to inspect the ongoing construction work during his visit to Drass, reviewing progress on one of the most significant infr ... read..

Empowerment from Panchayat to Parliament: Haryana Women's Commission chief hails Reservation Bill

Chandigarh (Haryana) | April 13, 2026 9:52:20 PM IST

Haryana State Commission for Women Chairperson Renu Bhatia on Monday hailed the Women's Reservation Bill as a transformative measure for gender equality in India's political landscape. The Chairperson described the move as a successful step taken by the P ... read..

"What work have you done for safety and empowerment of women?" Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 9:52:19 PM IST

As the Parliament is set to meet for a three-day special session from April 16, with a focus on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday questioned the BJP-led Central government over their contribution t ... read..

TCS Nashik case: Tata Sons Chairman orders internal inquiry, police custody of operations head extended

Nashik (Maharashtra) | April 13, 2026 9:22:27 PM IST

The case related to the alleged harassment of women employees at TCS' Nashik office has caused deep concern with Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran steeping in and ordering an internal investigation into the issue. ... read..

US, Iran not bound by Law of Sea Convention; Hormuz dispute may hinge on ICJ, ITLOS: Maritime law expert

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 8:52:21 PM IST

As tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, neither the United States nor Iran is bound by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), leaving limited legal options and making international forums like the International Court of Justic ... read..

President Murmu arrives in Rajkot, received by Gujarat Governor, MoS Anupriya Patel

Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 13, 2026 8:52:16 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Monday, marking the beginning of her four-day visit to the state and Maharashtra. ... read..

"This is not Hindu-Muslim issue...now she is blaming judiciary": Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee over allegations concerning SIR

By Suchitra Mukherjee

Durgapur (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 8:52:10 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her allegations concerning Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state and said while he can understand the Trinmool Congress leader's allega ... read..

CBI opposes recusal plea in Delhi HC, calls it 'baseless'; court reserves order after hearing all sides

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 8:22:33 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order after hearing extensive arguments from all parties on pleas seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the CBI's excise policy case, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), led by Solicitor ... read..

BJP to field women spokespersons for TV debates ahead of discussion on Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 8:22:31 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming discussions on the amendments in the Women's Reservation Bill, the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to field women spokespersons across television debates for a week, the party officials said. ... read..

CBI arrests absconding accused in abduction case of missing Kolkata residents

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 8:22:29 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested a notorious criminal from his hideout in Surat, a High Court-referred case pertaining to the abduction of two residents of Kolkata who are missing since July 7, 2014, the agency said in an offic ... read..

Below-normal monsoon forecast for India this year: Met Department

General News | April 13, 2026 8:22:27 PM IST

India is likely to see below-normal monsoon rains this year, the India Meterological Department said on Monday. ... read..

Noise Master Buds 2 Review: Real Bose Magic on a Budget?

By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 8:22:24 PM IST

When I first unboxed the Noise Master Buds 2, I felt like I had finally found 'the one'. They are priced at Rs 7,999 and look premium. Irrespective of your preferred colour- Aurum gold, Mercury silver or the sleek Carbon black- that vinyl-inspired circula ... read..

Defence Production Secretary inaugurates LCH production line at HAL's new helicopter factory

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 13, 2026 7:52:36 PM IST

Secretary of Defence Production Sanjeev Kumar on Monday officially opened the new structure assembly line for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) factory in Tumakuru, Karnataka. ... read..

Reliance Foundation and C-DAC under MeitY launch e-SafeHER

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 7:52:30 PM IST

Reliance Foundation and C-DAC, Hyderabad, a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India (GoI), today announced the launch of e-SafeHER, a Cyber Security Awareness Training programme to enabl ... read..

"All the development in Tamil Nadu due to Central schemes," R Sarath Kumar credits BJP for Tamil Nadu's development ahead of state elections

By Toshi Mandola

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 7:52:29 PM IST

BJP leader and Mylapore candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday actively participated in numerous election campaigns across the constituency to secure a win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

People are definitely going to bring change in West Bengal, BJP Chief Minister will be sworn in on May 5: Amit Shah

By Suchitra Mukherjee

Durgapur (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 8:22:35 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed confidence of BJP's victory in the West Bengal assembly polls, saying people of Bengal are "definitely going to bring change" in the state in the assembly polls. ... read..

Bihar's next CM to be decided in NDA meet tomorrow: Ramkripal Yadav

Danapur (Bihar) | April 13, 2026 7:52:16 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramkripal Yadav on Monday said that the name of the next Chief Minister of the state will be decided in the NDA meeting scheduled for Tuesday. ... read..

IMD forecasts below-normal southwest monsoon in 2026

General News | April 13, 2026 7:52:15 PM IST

New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday projected that the 2026 southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall (June to September) over the country is most likely to be below normal, estimated at 92 per cent of the Long ... read..

Ministry of Labour & Employment signs MoUs with Porter and Gigin Technologies to strengthen employment linkages through National Career Service Portal

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 7:23:03 PM IST

The Ministry of Labour & Employment on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Porter and Gigin Technologies in the presence of Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Secretary ... read..

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