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Revoke suspension of BJP MLAs or face intense protest: Karnataka LoP R Ashoka tells ruling Congress
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 3, 2025 2:43:14 AM IST
Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Wednesday warned of intensifying the protest if the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs is not revoked. He said that Speaker UT Khader did not even extend the courtesy of speaking to the suspended MLAs. ... read..


One pilot rescued, search underway for other in Jaguar fighter aircraft crash
Jamnagar (Gujarat) | April 3, 2025 2:13:16 AM IST
After the Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Jamnagar, one pilot was rescued, and operations are underway to rescue the other pilot, the officials said on Wednesday. ... read..


"Even after 250 years Shivaji Maharaj is still our ideal": RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2025 2:13:14 AM IST
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that Shivaji Maharaj is their ideal even after 250 years, adding that the work of the Sangh is not personal. ... read..


Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill after marathon, heated debate
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 2:13:12 AM IST
The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 on Thursday after a marathon and heated debate during which members of INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation while BJP and its allies in strongly supported it, saying it will bring transparency and e ... read..


Karnataka: HC allows ED to proceed with probe in MUDA land allotment case
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 3, 2025 1:44:08 AM IST
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday permitted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to continue the investigation into the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case. ... read..


Manipur violence case: Delhi HC rejects bail plea of PLA member arrested by NIA
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:44:05 AM IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected the appeal of Moirangthem Anand Singh, a senior member of the People Liberation Army (PLA), a banned organisation. He was arrested by the NIA in connection with an FIR lodged for investigation of Manipur violence ... read..


"Unconstitutional...": AIMIM chief Asasuddin Owaisi tears copy of Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:44:04 AM IST
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asasuddin Owaisi on Wednesday attacked the BJP-led Central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and unstapled and tore the copy of the bill as a mark to oppose the amendment. ... read..


"They are just not prepared to accept truth..." Rijiju slams opposition parties over stance on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:44:00 AM IST
Slamming the opposition parties for terming Waqf Amendment Bill as "unconstitutional", Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the law relating to Waqf property has been in existence for decades and has not been struck down by courts and ... read..


"Waqf (Amendment) Bill is weapon aimed at marginalising Muslims": Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:55 AM IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday opposed the "Waqf (Amendment) Bill and said that it is a "weapon" aimed at marginalising Muslims and usurping their personal laws and property rights. ... read..


Voting underway on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:54 AM IST
The voting is underway for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha as debate concluded on the Bill. ... read..


"Unconstitutional act...": JPC chief Jagadambika Pal slams Asasuddin Owaisi for tearing up Waqf Amendments Bill
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:47 AM IST
The Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairman on Waqf Amendment Bill and BJP MP Jagadambika Pal on Wednesday slammed AIMIM chief Asasuddin Owaisi for tearing the Bill copy and called the latter's act "unconstitutional". ... read..


"Had the Waqf law not been amended in 2013, there would have been no need to bring this bill": Amit Shah
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:44 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of appeasement, stating that the party in 2013 ahead of the 2014 general elections, drastically altered the Waqf law. ... read..


Tripura CM Manik Saha stresses promotion to boost investment in state
New Delhi | April 3, 2025 1:43:42 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the development of the state's communication system has created a lot of investment potential, and therefore, more emphasis should be placed on promotion to attract investors. ... read..


Custom officials seize suspected cocaine worth Rs 17.89 crore at Mumbai Airport, one arrested
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2025 1:43:41 AM IST
Customs officers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) Airport, Mumbai, seized suspected cocaine worth around Rs 17.89 Crore and one passenger was arrested in the case, according to the press release. ... read..


"It will disturb peace in the country", Gaurav Gogoi on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:43:36 AM IST
Ahead of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Deputy leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi strongly opposed the bill, saying that it would "disturb the peace in the country". ... read..


MK Stalin requests meeting with centre to present memorandum on concerns over proposed delimitation
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2025 10:43:34 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a meeting to present a memorandum on the concerns surrounding the proposed delimitation. ... read..


Gujarat: Death toll in Banaskantha firecracker godown blast rises to 21
Banaskantha (Gujarat) | April 2, 2025 10:13:22 AM IST
The death toll in the firecracker godown explosion in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has risen to 21. ... read..


"Pasmanda Muslims to benefit from bill," says Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:13:18 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal who was the Chairman of the JPC on the Waqf Ammendment bill on Wednesday said that the Bill, which is going to be tabled in the Parliament for passing, would benefit poor and Pasmanda (backward) Muslims. ... read..


"This is a dangerous situation and is completely overlapping sections of the Constitution": Congress MP Imran Masood on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:13:15 AM IST
Congress MP and Member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Ammendment bill Imran Masood on Wednesday said that the Bill which is to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today was dangerous for the whole country. ... read..


SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav calls Waqf bill 'dictatorial and 'unconstitutional'
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 10:13:08 AM IST
The Waqf Amendment Bill is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today, with opposition parties voicing concerns over its provisions. Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav reiterated his party's opposition to the proposed amendments on Wednesday, describing ... read..


"Will oppose if something against particular community": Congress' Kiran Kumar Chamala on Waqf amendment bill
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:43:13 AM IST
As the central government gears up to move the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala on Wednesday stood firm in opposition, saying that they will oppose the bill if it tries to "de-establish" a particular community. ... read..


Minister Nara Lokesh lays the foundation stone for Reliance CBG Plant in Kanigiri
Kanigiri (Andhra Pradesh) | April 2, 2025 9:43:10 AM IST
As part of India's mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2035, structured efforts are being made to develop alternative energy resources. The Andhra Pradesh government, under Chandrababu Naidu, is taking swift steps toward this goal, according t ... read..


Delhi: Fire breaks out at garage in Dwarka, 11 vehicles destroyed
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:43:08 AM IST
A fire broke out at a car garage in the Dwarka district late at night on Tuesday, destroying 11 vehicles, the officials said. ... read..


"Entire opposition is against Waqf Amendment Bill." Congress MP K Suresh
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:43:07 AM IST
Congress MP K Suresh on Wednesday said that the INDIA bloc is against the Waqf Amendment Bill and will oppose it in the parliament. ... read..


"Biggest Eidi": BJP leader Mohsin Raza praises PM Modi before tabling of Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:43:05 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohsin Raza on Wednesday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Waqf Amendment Bill is set to be moved in the Parliament, saying that passing of the amendments to Waqf Act would be the biggest " ... read..


Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar interacts with West Bengal MLAs
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:13:35 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar interacted with West Bengal MLAs at his residence in Delhi. ... read..


Rijiju to move Waqf Amendment Bill for passing in Parliament
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:13:34 AM IST
As the Parliament is set to convene again today, the legislative business suggests that Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will move the Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025, which aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, for passing. ... read..


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces state celebration of Odisha Parv to honor Odia community
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:13:32 AM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday, announced that the Delhi government will celebrate Odisha Parv in the state to honor the Odia community residing in the city. The announcement was made during an event marking Odisha Diwas, where she emphasize ... read..


All eyes on allies; Opposition warns JD (U), TDP for supporting Waqf Amendment Bill
Patna (Bihar) | April 2, 2025 9:13:29 AM IST
Ahead of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, Opposition has warned BJP allies, especially Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desham Paty for supporting the bill, saying that the 'blame' will be laid on ... read..


Telangana: BJP MLA Raja Singh writes to CM Reddy for smooth conduct of Shri Ram Navami Shobha Yatra
General News | April 2, 2025 9:13:27 AM IST
Hyderabad (Telangana), March 2, 2025: Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh has written a letter to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy requesting the unhindered conduct of the Shri Ram Navami Shobha Yatra scheduled for April 6, 2025. The yatra will start from Akashpuri ... read..


Uttarakhand Police arrest 8 involved in cow slaughter; including history-sheeter, gangster
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 2, 2025 9:13:23 AM IST
In a joint effort by the police forces of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, a gang involved in cow and buffalo slaughter has been busted following the discovery of 13 carcasses at the Uttarakhand-Himachal border. ... read..


Congress MP Manish Tewari files motion notice on abrupt visa revocation of Indian students by US
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 9:13:20 AM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, calling for a discussion on the revocation of student visas of Indian nationals by US authorities. ... read..


"Not a Single Line of Corruption Found:" AAP's Gopal Rai after Delhi Govt tables CAG Report on Pollution
New Delhi | April 2, 2025 8:43:25 AM IST
AAP MLA and former environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has defended the Aam Aadmi Party's government in the national capital noting that the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles ... read..


Siromani Akali Dal passes resolution against Waqf Amendment Bill
Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 2, 2025 8:43:23 AM IST
Siromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday passed a resolution against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during a Parliamentary Board meeting. Party's leader Daljit S Cheema reiterated the party's stance to stand with Muslims, saying "Minorities are an important part of ... read..


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..


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