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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..

PM to visit Uttarakhand and UP tomorrow; to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 7:23:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, 14 April. At around 11:15 AM, the Prime Minister will visit Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh to undertake a review of the Wildlife Corridor on the elevated section of the Delhi-D ... read..

Maharashtra to receive ?3,708 Cr Japanese aid to revamp medical and healthcare infrastructure in the state

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 13, 2026 7:22:56 PM IST

The Maharashtra government announced on Monday that it will receive financial assistance of ?3,708 crore from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to implement a major infrastructure project in the state. ... read..

Court sends Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till April 20

Nashik (Maharashtra) | April 13, 2026 7:22:54 PM IST

The court has sent self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till April 20 in the alleged rape case. ... read..

"They are concentrating on delimitation": DMK's TKS Elangovan over Women's Reservation Bill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 7:22:50 PM IST

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan, on the Women's Reservation Bill, criticised the Centre, alleging that the government is prioritising delimitation over passing the long-pending legislation in the Upper House. ... read..

"78.27% is the final polling percentage:" State Chief Electoral Officer, Rathan Kelkar on Keralam Elections

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | April 13, 2026 7:22:48 PM IST

Keralam State Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar announced that the state witnessed a provisional voter turnout of 78.27% in the state Assembly elections, which were held on April 9, Thursday. ... read..

DRDO to showcase cutting-edge tech & Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives during mega exhibition at Motihari, Bihar

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 7:22:46 PM IST

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will display its cutting-edge technologies, advanced systems, and the robust strides taken towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' during a mega exhibition at Mahatma Gandhi Prekshagrih in Motihari, Bihar, from A ... read..

"Even now such things happening" ST/SC Commission Chairperson on death of Kannur dental student linked to caste discrimination

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | April 13, 2026 7:22:43 PM IST

ST/SC Commission Chairperson Shekharan Miniyodan has expressed grief that issues like caste discrimination in educational institutions still persist in society. ... read..

"PM Modi is a Karyakarta by heart": Piyush Goyal ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 7:22:41 PM IST

Union Minister & Tamil Nadu BJP election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership skills and exuded confidence in the victory of NDA ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls. ... read..

Mob Attacks Company in Noida Sector-84; Facility Manager Details Violent Encounter

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 7:22:39 PM IST

A violent clash erupted between protesters and local authorities in Noida Sector-84, Phase-2, on Monday morning, leading to widespread stone-pelting and damage to industrial properties. Following the unrest, Vivek Saraswat, the Facility Manager of a priva ... read..

India Pharma 2026: "India well positioned to emerge as global leader in pharma": JP Nadda

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 7:22:32 PM IST

The 9th edition of India Pharma 2026, the flagship event of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers, commenced today in New Delhi. ... read..

"Mamataji has turned Sonar Bangla into syndicate raj": Amit Shah hits out at Trinamool Congress

Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 7:22:30 PM IST

Sharpening attack on the Trinamool Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of turning "Sonar Bangla into syndicate raj," and said "BJP will work on building Sonar Bangla" as envisioned by Guru R ... read..

"Saffron Bengal...", Amit Shah holds massive roadshow in Paschim Bardhaman

Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 7:22:24 PM IST

As Union Home Minister Amit Shah continues his relentless election campaign in West Bengal, he on Monday held a massive roadshow in Durgapur of Paschim Bardhaman district. ... read..

Om Birla announces 90-day plan to achieve 100% welfare coverage in Kota

Kota (Rajasthan) | April 13, 2026 7:22:22 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday reflected on the three-month deadline to survey and assist eligible individuals to ensure the benefits of various government schemes are provided in Kota. ... read..

Bihar BJP Legislature Party and NDA allies to meet on Tuesday to finalise Bihar CM says BJP's Sanjay Saraogi

Patna (Bihar) | April 13, 2026 7:22:20 PM IST

Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi on Monday said that a meeting of the BJP Legislature Party will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday at the party office to elect its leader, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending as the central observer. ... read..

Army pays tribute to bravehearts on 42nd Siachen Day

Leh (Ladakh) | April 13, 2026 6:52:22 PM IST

Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, GOC Fire and Fury Corps, on the occasion of the 42nd Siachen Day, along with all ranks, paid solemn tribute to the Bravehearts who guard the Siachen Glacier, honouring their exceptional courage, professionalism and unwavering commitm ... read..

Want to create ruckus and come into power: DMK leader Kanimozhi N V N Somu slams Centre over Women's Reservation Bill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 6:52:05 PM IST

DMK leader Kanimozhi N V N Somu on Monday questioned the timing of the amendments in Women's Reservation Bill and stated that the Centre aims to create "ruckus in the state and arm-twist and come into power." ... read..

"Will restore respect of farmers, empower them": BJP's Nitin Nabin slams 'corrupt' DMK govt

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 6:51:57 PM IST

With less than two weeks to go for the Tamil Nadu elections ,BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Monday claimed that the public here is determined to "uproot the one-family government" and accused the DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deput ... read..

PM to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor tomorrow; To reduce travel time to around 2.5 hours

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 13, 2026 6:22:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on April 14, his office said in a statement. ... read..

Ministry of Shipping says efforts underway to bring 15 Indian vessels from Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 6:22:28 PM IST

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of External Affairs are in coordination to bring back a total of 15 Indian-flagged vessels stranded at the Strait of Hormuz. ... read..

PM Modi accuses DMK of hampering implementation of central schemes, depriving people of benefits

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 6:22:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, accusing it of hampering the implementation of central government schemes, depriving the public of the benefits. ... read..

Our govt's intention is to ensure justice for women, says BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 6:22:22 PM IST

As Parliament is set to meet for a three-day special session from April 16, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manan Kumar Mishra on Monday emphasised that the BJP-led Central government is taking steps to ensure justice for the women. ... read..

Manipur: Unidentified female body found at Churachandpur, police launches investigation

Churachandpur (Manipur) | April 13, 2026 6:22:17 PM IST

One unidentified female dead body was found lying at the suburb of Muolvaiphei village in Churachandpur District, Manipur Police said on Monday. ... read..

Excise Case: Kejriwal argues apprehension of bias, CBI says plea lacks legal basis

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 5:52:17 PM IST

"I am not questioning the integrity of the court, but I have a real and reasonable apprehension that I may not get a fair hearing", with this, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal opened his arguments before the Delhi High Court on Monday, pressing ... read..

"JD(U) has become cell of BJP", alleges Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | April 13, 2026 5:52:14 PM IST

As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to chair a key Cabinet meeting on April 14, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday alleged that "JD(U) has become a cell of the BJP". ... read..

MP: Police Inspector booked for raping woman on marriage pretext in Gwalior, probe underway

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 5:52:12 PM IST

A inspector posted at the Police Training School (PTS, Tighra) in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district has been booked for allegedly raping a woman, a police officer said on Monday. ... read..

MP Inspector booked for raping woman in Gwalior; 'Sexually assaulted her on pretext of marriage', says police

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 5:52:10 PM IST

A inspector posted at the Police Training School (PTS, Tighra) in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district has been booked for allegedly raping a woman, a police officer said on Monday. ... read..

"No LPG shortage in Delhi; supply stable and under control": CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 5:52:06 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday assured residents that both domestic and commercial LPG supplies in the capital remain stable, adequate and under control, with no shortage of LPG or any other fuel. She urged people not to be influenced by rumou ... read..

"PM Modi and Mamata are two sides of same coin", alleges AIMIM Chief Owaisi, claims 'grave injustice' against Bengal Muslims

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 5:22:31 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owais, on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Trinamool Congress supremeo (TMC) and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are the "two sides of the same coin". ... read..

"Injustice has reached its peak under BJP govt": Akhilesh Yadav on Noida workers' protest

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 5:22:19 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday hit out at the BJP government over the violent protest by employees of a company in Noida Phase 2, alleging that "injustice has reached its peak" in the state. ... read..

TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna claims massive "Vijay Wave" sweeping all 234 Tamil Nadu constituencies

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 5:22:16 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) General Secretary of Election Campaign Management, Aadhav Arjuna, on Monday claimed that a massive political wave in favour of party leader Vijay is currently sweeping through all 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Tamil Nadu polls: BJP's Nitin Nabin meets NDA leaders in Thanjavur

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 5:22:14 PM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Monday met NDA leaders in Thanjavur ahead of the assembly polls in Tamil Nadu scheduled to take place on April 23. ... read..

'She will always be among us': Babul Supriyo on Asha Bhosle's demise

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 4:52:51 PM IST

TMC leader and singer Babul Supriyo on Sunday expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute, remembering her as an ever-present force in music, on the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle. ... read..

MP Cabinet approves Rs 19,810 crore for public welfare, development projects

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 4:52:34 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya on Monday, and the council of ministers approved approximately Rs 19,810 crore for public welfare and development works in the state. ... read..

DMK MP Kanimozhi slams Centre over NEET; urges people to support "Dravidian model" of governance

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 4:22:20 PM IST

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi campaigned in the Tirunelveli constituency in support of party candidate Subramanian, urging voters to back the "Rising Sun" symbol and continue the current government's developmental agenda. ... read..

SC seeks ECI, government response on PIL for biometric, facial recognition of voters at polling stations

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 4:22:14 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Centre and states on a PIL seeking direction to implement a finger and Iris biometric identification system at polling stations in the elections to prevent electoral ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu calls on Governor Gupta, discusses state development

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 4:22:12 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Governor Kavinder Gupta at Lok Bhavan on Monday. ... read..

Indian-flagged vessel 'Jag Vikram', carrying 20,400 MT of LPG, likely to reach Kandla tomorrow: Ministry of Shipping

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 4:22:09 PM IST

Indian flagged vessel 'Jag Vikram', carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG, is likely to arrive at Kandla, Gujarat, on April 14, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Monday. ... read..

National Health Authority invites innovators to join AB PM-JAY auto-adjudication Hackathon 2026

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 3:52:37 PM IST

The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the flagship health assurance scheme implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is driving digital health transformation in India, p ... read..

"Many issues attached to this motive of govt...": CPI(M) MP John Brittas raises delimitation issue ahead of special Parliament session

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 13, 2026 3:22:55 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI (M) MP John Brittas on Monday said that there are several issues behind the Central government's motive of urgently implementing the Women's Reservation Bill. ... read..

One dead, several injured as school van carrying children overturns in Bihar's Nawada

Nawada (Bihar) | April 13, 2026 3:22:53 PM IST

A school van carrying over 24 children overturned on the Kamalpur road in Bihar's Nawada district on Monday, leaving one child dead and several others injured, police said. ... read..

Nine arrested in murder of Youth Congress leader Fairoz Pathan in Karnataka's Dharwad

Dharwad (Karnataka) | April 13, 2026 3:22:46 PM IST

Nine people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Youth Congress leader Fairoz Khan Pathan in Karnataka's Dharwad district, an official said on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in 'Voluntary Cleanliness' program in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 13, 2026 3:22:43 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in the "Swachhta through Voluntary Effort" campaign organised by Municipal Corporation Dehradun at Ballupur Chowk. ... read..

Special team to probe Kannur college student death; "Caste-based abuse, harassment shouldn't be allowed in campuses," says Kerala minister

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | April 13, 2026 3:22:37 PM IST

Keralam health minister Veena George on Monday termed the death of RL Nithin Raj, a student of Ancharakandy Dental College in Kannur district, as "shocking and deeply painful" and assured that strict legal action will be taken against those responsible. ... read..

"Himanta Biswa Sarma most corrupt": Rahul Gandhi says Cong backs Pawan Khera over passport row in Assam

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 3:22:34 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday asserted that the party stands with party leader Pawan Khera in the case against him after he accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma of holding multiple passports. ... read..

West Bengal polls: TMC's Shashi Panja eyes 4th term as BJP fields new face in Shyampukur Assembly

Shyampukur (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 3:22:32 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate and State Minister Shashi Panja is seeking a fourth consecutive term from the Shyampukur Assembly constituency as West Bengal heads into a two-phased Assembly election on April 23 and 29. ... read..

SC seeks ECI, govt response on PIL for biometric, facial recognition of voters before casting votes

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 3:22:28 PM IST

Telangana Minister Seethakka sends defamation notice to KCR over 'phone scam' allegations

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 13, 2026 3:22:25 PM IST

Telangana's Minister for Women and Child Welfare Danasari Anasuya Seethakka has issued a legal notice for defamation to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), alleging a coordinated social media campaign linking her to corruptio ... read..

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK, BJP set for high-stakes clash in Sattur constituency

Sattur (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 3:22:20 PM IST

The Sattur Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is all set for the upcoming Assembly elections, with party candidates campaigning with road shows, rallies, and public meetings in full swing to develop trust among the electors. ... read..

New bent-toed gecko species discovered in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | April 13, 2026 2:52:22 PM IST

A new species of gecko, Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis, has been found near Raimona National Park in Assam's Kokrajhar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. ... read..

ED raids various locations in money laundering case involving Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 2:52:19 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it is conducting searches under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a case involving Nashik-based astrologer Ashok Kharat and others over allegations of exto ... read..

"They are doing it for political reasons": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre ahead of special Parliament sitting on women's reservation amendments

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 13, 2026 2:52:10 PM IST

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday maintained that his party was not against the women's quota in Lok Sabha. He, however, accused the government of pushing it for political reasons. ... read..

Sikkim CM reviews preparations for PM Modi's visit, focuses on statehood anniversary celebration

Gangtok (Sikkim) | April 13, 2026 2:52:08 PM IST

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang chaired a high-level coordination meeting at Samman Bhawan on Monday to review and streamline preparations for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sikkim later this month. ... read..

Odisha Assembly Speaker, Bhubaneswar Mayor inaugurate photo exhibition on 78th Capital Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 13, 2026 2:22:18 PM IST

Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy and Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das on Monday inaugurated a photo exhibition on the 78th Capital Foundation Day. ... read..

Extended maternity leave to Jan Dhan Yojana: PM Modi highlights schemes for women amid push for Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 2:22:16 PM IST

Backing the proposed amendment to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday noted that the Centre has brought in several schemes and policy decisions to support women, including maternity leave extension to 26 week ... read..

TDB-DST supports Casey Aviation under India-UK collaborative R&D programme

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 2:22:09 PM IST

The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Casey Aviation Private Limited, Gurugram, for the project titled "Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO)." ... read..

Noida Link Road from Chilla Border blocked amid workers' protest: Delhi Traffic Police

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 1:52:26 PM IST

Noida Link Road from Chilla Border in Delhi has been blocked amid the ongoing protest by workers from Hosiery Complex in Phase 2 of Uttar Pradesh's Noida, Delhi Traffic Police stated on Monday. ... read..

"False narrative": Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at MK Stalin over paddy bonus row

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 1:52:22 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday responded to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the controversy surrounding the paddy bonus issue, accusing him of spreading a "false narrative" and attempting to create a divide between the Centre ... read..

NDA to prepare proper plan to bring metro to Madurai, Coimbatore post winning: BJP leader K Annamalai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 1:52:18 PM IST

BJP leader K Annamalai on Monday exuded confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's victory in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and stressed that after winning the polls, a Detailed Project Report will be formed to bring Metro projects t ... read..

Naveen Patnaik appoints Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as BJD's Rajya Sabha leader

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 13, 2026 1:52:14 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday appointed Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as the leader of its Parliamentary Party in the Rajya Sabha and Sulata Deo as Deputy Leader and Chief Whip in the Upper House. ... read..

"Despite being woman CM": Amit Shah lambasts Mamata Banerjee over women's safety in West Bengal

Birbhum (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 1:52:13 PM IST

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lambasted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing the TMC government of failing to ensure women's safety in the state. ... read..

"Opposition demanded Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam be implemented by 2029": PM Modi

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 1:22:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday affirmed 2029 as the deadline for implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures, calling for collective efforts across party ... read..

AUJP founder Humayun Kabir demands probe into viral sting video row

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 1:22:22 PM IST

Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP) Founder Humayun Kabir on Monday demanded an investigation into the allegations surrounding a purported "sting video" posted by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying that the truth should be brought out through a probe. ... read..

"Palpable sense of excitement among children here": UP CM Yogi lauds upgraded govt school infrastructure in state

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 1:22:21 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the transformation of government schools through improved infrastructure and collaborative funding models, as he attended the inauguration of the new building of Adarsh Secondary School, equ ... read..

ZUPPA delivers over 500 STQC-certified cyber-secure drones to Indian Army

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 1:22:17 PM IST

ZUPPA Geo Navigation Technologies, a Chennai-based leader in drone and navigation solutions, has delivered over 500 Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Certified cyber-secure 'Ajeet' series drones to the Indian Army over the past thre ... read..

IFS officer donates tour allowance worth Rs 3 lakh to Uttarakhand CM Relief Fund

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 13, 2026 1:22:10 PM IST

Uttarakhand cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi has donated all tour allowances due to him for 447 days of official field duties spanning nearly nine years to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Relief Fund, amounting to more than Rs 3 ... read..

Congress issues three-line whip for Lok Sabha MPs to support party's stand on women's reservation

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 1:22:08 PM IST

The Congress on Monday issued a three-line whip for its MPs in the Lok Sabha to be present in the House for the special sitting from April 16 to 18 and support the party's stand on the Amendment Bill to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023. ... read..

Delimitation must serve national unity, not political advantage: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 13, 2026 2:22:20 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has raised a timely and important concern regarding the ongoing national discourse on women's reservation and the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha seats. ... read..

Uttarakhand: School children to chant mantras during PM Modi's visit to Dat Kali Temple tomorrow

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 13, 2026 12:52:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at the famous Dat Kali Mata Temple, located at the gateway to Uttarakhand, with school children chanting mantras during the ceremony. ... read..

"India is set to take one of the biggest decisions of 21st century": PM Modi on Women's Reservation bill

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:52:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India is set to take one of the biggest decisions of the 21st century, calling the proposed women's reservation legislation a historic step dedicated to "Nari Shakti," while addressing the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sa ... read..

"Whenever world finds itself in crises, India emerges as very entity that guides it": Mohan Bhagwat

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 13, 2026 12:52:25 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said that India's spiritual heritage and the guidance of saints have historically enabled the country to withstand global upheavals and guide the world during crises, asserting that the reaso ... read..

NIA books three in Malda 'hostage' case; preliminary findings indicate multi-layered conspiracy

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:52:23 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested three individuals in connection with the Malda violence case, with preliminary investigations pointing towards a multi-layered conspiracy and a pre-planned attack, sources said on Monday.Among those taken i ... read..

"Impact of Women's Reservation Bill will be seen in upcoming Lok Sabha elections": BJP MLA Maithili Thakur

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:52:15 PM IST

BJP MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday said the impact of the Women's Reservation Bill will be visible in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, calling it a "historic decision" that will strengthen women's participation in governance. ... read..

All parties support women's reservation bill: JMM MP Sarfaraz Ahmad ahead of special Parliament session

Giridih (Jharkhand) | April 13, 2026 12:22:41 PM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Rajya Sabha MP Sarfaraz Ahmad on Monday said that all political parties support the women's reservation bill, ahead of the proposed special parliamentary session scheduled for April 16-18. ... read..

PM Modi condoles deaths in Gujarat's Surendranagar road accident that killed seven people

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:22:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of at least seven lives in a road accident in Gujarat's Surendranagar district. ... read..

Rajasthan couple dies in fire accident in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet

Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 12:22:31 PM IST

A massive fire that broke out at a Mahaveer Ice Cream shop in Tamil Nadu's Arcot claimed the lives of a couple from Rajasthan, officials said. ... read..

"Era of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Beti Badhao": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta backs Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 12:22:26 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday welcomed the Centre's move to operationalise the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, with the proposed Amendment Bill, saying that the 33 per cent reservation in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures will put wome ... read..

Padma Shri Awardee Gulabo praises PM Modi, says "women's reservation quota will be doubly empowering"

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 13, 2026 12:22:23 PM IST

Padma Shri awardee Kalbelia dancer Gulabo has welcomed the proposed amendments to operationalise the Women's Reservation Act, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts towards women empowerment. ... read..

"Will be one of the historical moments after independence...": JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha on Women Reservation Bill

Patna (Bihar) | April 13, 2026 11:52:40 AM IST

JDU leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's letter calling a special sitting for the discussion on the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that it will be one of the most historical m ... read..

Tamil Nadu: BJP's Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 11:52:35 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Monday offered prayers at the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, ahead of assembly elections. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari refutes CM Mamata Banerjee's "delimitation will divide Bengal" claim

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2026 11:52:28 AM IST

Refuting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "delimitation will divide Bengal" claim, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said that she does not have other issues to discuss ahead of the 2026 State Assembly electi ... read..

"Prime Minister is misleading nation": Congress' Manickam Tagore ahead of special Parliament sitting

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 11:52:25 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "misleading the nation" since the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023, is the only thing that remains. He said that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam had already ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Workers' protest for salary hike turns violent in Noida Phase 2, police deployed

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 11:22:26 AM IST

The workers from Hosiery Complex in Phase 2 of Uttar Pradesh's Noida have been protesting while demanding increased wages. The protest turned violent with the protesters allegedly vandalising vehicles and properties, pelting stones during an altercation w ... read..

Congress MP Chamala Kumar Reddy hits back at KTR, calls allegations 'false propaganda'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 13, 2026 11:22:24 AM IST

Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy hit back at Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working President KT Rama Rao, accusing him of spreading "false propaganda" against the ruling Congress government in Telangana. ... read..

"DMK cannot claim development at all": BJP Mylapore candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Mylapore constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Monday launched a frontal attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), saying that the party "cannot claim development at all" and has "always lied" to ... read..

Explosion at fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar; workers feared trapped

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) | April 13, 2026 11:22:19 AM IST

A massive explosion occurred at a fireworks factory near Sattur in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Monday, officials said. ... read..

GE Aerospace signs contract with Indian Air Force to help establish in-country depot for F404-IN20 engines

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 11:22:15 AM IST

GE Aerospace on Monday announced a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for the F404-IN20 engines that power IAF's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fleet. ... read..

"Inequities posed by a rushed delimitation": Rahul Gandhi raises concern over increasing Lok Sabha seats for women's reservation

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

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday flagged concerns over the delimitation process before implementing 33 per cent women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures. ... read..

Rajnath Singh extends Baisakhi greetings, says "festival reflects spirit of farmers, richness of cultural traditions"

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 11:22:09 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Baisakhi, saying that the festival reflects the spirit of India's farmers, cultural traditions, and core values of unity, hard work, and resilience. ... read..

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari to hold multiple campaign events in West Bengal today

New Delhi | April 13, 2026 10:52:24 AM IST

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari will attend five election campaign programs in West Bengal today ahead of the Assembly elections 2026. ... read..

Delhi High Court dismisses petition seeking CBI investigation into crypto exchange BitBNS

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

The Delhi High Court on February 11 disposed of a petition that sought the intervention from Court regarding an alleged financial crisis impacting users of BitBNS, a major cryptocurrency exchange in India. ... read..

Death toll rises to 14 as search continues in Mathura boat tragedy

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | April 13, 2026 10:52:20 AM IST

The death toll increased to 14 in the Mathura boat capsize tragedy that occurred on April 10 after another body was recovered from the Yamuna River on Monday, police said. ... read..

VD Satheesan urges ECI to release Keralam polls data

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | April 13, 2026 10:52:19 AM IST

Keralam Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) raising concerns over the delay in publishing official poll data release to the recently concluded Keralam Assembly elections held on April 9. ... read..

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