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In the financial year 2025-26, the department surpassed its target of ?950 crore by achieving a record revenue of ?1217 crore, the highest ever.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435599.htmlUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the accused in the Sabarimala temple gold smuggling case would be jailed if the NDA forms the next government in Keralam.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435598.htmlThe Indian Railways on Sunday announced the creation of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone, with its headquarters at Visakhapatnam, clarifying concerns regarding stations in the Srikakulam district.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435597.htmlTamil Nadu andamp; Puducherry Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar on Sunday said that Rahul Gandhi will release address a public rally on Monday at 11 AM.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435596.htmlCongress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed confidence in a Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) victory in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections, urging people not to divide their anti-incumbency vote.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435595.htmlBhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Laxman on Sunday said the party is confident of forming governments in several states, including Tamil Nadu, while targeting the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435594.htmlWeight-loss injections have become a popular choice among young people preparing for weddings, but doctors have raised concerns over excessive loss of facial fat and muscle linked to these treatments.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435592.htmlCongress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed confidence in a Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) victory in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections, urging people not to divide their anti-incumbency vote.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435590.htmlIn a significant development ahead of the scheduled hearing, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with several other former accused in the alleged liquor scam, has moved an application before the Delhi High Court seeking the recusal of Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma from the case.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435588.htmlPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the government has called a special session of Parliament on April 16, 17, and 18 so that benefit of womens reservation comes into force from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls and said states that have done good work in population control will not face any loss in terms of seats.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435586.htmlUnion Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Sunday exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will emerge as victorious and form the next government in Tamil Nadu.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435585.htmlBJP candidate from Mylapore Assembly constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Sunday, alleged that the Congress party is opposing the Womens Reservation Bill.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435584.htmlPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday targeted the ruling Trinamool Congress over the Malda gherao incident, terming it jungle raj sponsored by this ruthless government.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435578.htmlWeight-loss injections have become a popular choice among young people preparing for weddings, but doctors have raised concerns over excessive loss of facial fat and muscle linked to these treatments.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435577.htmlThe National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nitin Nabin, on Sunday took part in a roadshow in the Thirunallar Assembly constituency of Puducherry in support of NDA alliance candidate GNS Rajasekaran.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435576.htmlThe India Meterological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh during the next seven days. Light to moderate rain and snowfall were recorded across most parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, bringing a notable dip in day temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh wet spell from April 7.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435574.htmlFarmers in Singur, known for the 2006 to 2008 protests against the Tata Nano project, have said they are open to industrial development if it creates jobs but insist that such projects must come up only on infertile land and not on fertile, multi-crop fields.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435573.htmlThe mother of the deceased Sahil Dhaneshra has approached the Delhi High Court for a direction for the CBI investigation. Her son died in the Dwarka accident case. She has alleged laxity on the part of the Investigation Officer (IO).https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435570.htmlIn a relief move for migrant workers, students and daily-wage earners, the government has allowed the sale of 5-kilogram Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders without requiring address proof.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435568.htmlNew Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday led a tree plantation drive at Tikona Park in Laxmibai Nagar Market (Central Government Officers RWA Type-3 andamp; 4) in New Delhi under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435566.htmlKeralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing concern over the disappearance of a young IT professional from Keralam, GS Sharanya, who went missing while trekking in the Thadiyandamol hills in Karnatakas Kodagu on April 2.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435565.htmlAssam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday attacked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the partys allegations against him and passport-related allegations against his wife and said the BJP leader has become an embarrassment for Assam and India and he will have to answer the questions and pay for his crime.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435563.htmlA 19-year-old youth died in a road accident in the Adarsh Nagar area of Delhi, police said on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435560.htmlUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), saying the upcoming Assembly elections are about shaping the states future rather than just changing the government.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435556.htmlWest Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Bhabanipur assembly constituency candidate Mamata Banerjee on Sunday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is bringing paid supporters from other states to influence the forthcoming assembly polls.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435553.htmlIn remarks that are likely to stoke a political controversy, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday sought to make a comparison between people in Keralam and in Gujarat as he attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and said the two leaders can fool people who are illiterate in Gujarat or in other places but not in the poll-bound state.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435547.htmlUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), saying the upcoming Assembly elections are about shaping the states future rather than just changing the government.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435546.htmlThe Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected sample coaches developed with proposed interior design and colour schemes for the next-generation Amrit Bharat coaches on April 4 at New Delhi station. These sample coaches have been thoughtfully designed to enhance passenger comfort, aesthetics, and overall travel experience.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435540.htmlCongress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a frontal attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the most corrupt and most communal Chief Minister in the country.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435538.htmlYSRCP spokesperson and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu on Sunday accused the coalition government of fueling caste and religious discrimination in Andhra Pradesh, pointing to recent actions of Speaker Ayyannapatrudu and Deputy Speaker Raghurama Krishnam Raju as proof of bias against Dalits and Christians.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435533.htmlPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal and said it will be held to account for its sins after poll results on May 4 and assured that a BJP government will ensure development and drive away infiltrators.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435531.htmlThe India Meteorological Department said that isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu recorded heavy rainfall between 7 cm and 11 cm over the last 24 hours on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435529.htmlPrime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of National Maritime Day, recalled Indias maritime heritage and the invaluable contribution of all those associated with this sector, saying their dedication strengthens our economy, trade and connectivity.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435527.htmlAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that he will be filing a civil and criminal defamation case against Congress leader Pawan Khera, after the latter accused his wife, Riniki Bhyan Sharma, of holding multiple passports.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435526.htmlThe Amritsar Commissionerate Police of Punjab Police have achieved a breakthrough in their anti-drug efforts, arresting two accused and recovering 4.13 kilograms of heroin from their possession.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435521.htmlTrinamool Congress on Sunday escalated its poll campaign in Purba Bardhaman, vowing a decisive electoral rejection of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the West Bengal Assembly elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435518.htmlAs the tourist season begins, Ladakh is set to welcome a larger number of visitors with a significant boost in air connectivity, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435515.htmlUnion Minister JP Nadda on Sunday participated in the Health Outreach program held in Thiruvananthapuram.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435510.htmlBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled their poll manifesto for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections 2026 on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435508.htmlThe Anti-Narcotics Squad of the Delhi Police of the Outer District has busted a gang, which was involved in the theft of milk and curd in the Uttam Nagar area, officials said on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435507.htmlCongress leader Husain Dalwai on Sunday expressed support for the Womens Quota Bill, calling it a positive step and stating that there should be no opposition to such a measure.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435503.htmlBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda on Sunday praised the development in Assam over the past few years, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given special attention to the state and the broader Northeast region.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435502.htmlFollowing the recent hostage incident involving judicial officers in Malda, All India Muslim Personal Law Board member Moulana Abu Talib Rehmani has urged the Election Commission to ensure the safety of officials and the public, and asserted that legitimate voters should not be removed.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435501.htmlIn a heartwarming incident on Saturday, CISF Inspector K Bikendra saved the life of a passenger, Suresh Kumar, who was travelling from Imphal to Delhi on an Air India Express flight. Kumar suddenly collapsed at the check-in area due to a suspected cardiac condition.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435500.htmlCustoms officers on April 4 intercepted a male Indian national at Ahmedabad Airport after suspicions arose during hand baggage screening.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435499.htmlWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Sunday renewed her criticism of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal, alleging that the process is being used to intimidate voters by removing their names.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435498.htmlPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435495.htmlThe 119th birth anniversary of late former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram was celebrated in Visakhapatnam on Sunday under the aegis of the Department of Social Welfare.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435494.htmlA fierce political contest is brewing in Kazhakkoottam as CPI(M)s Kadakampally Surendran faces off against BJPs V Muraleedharan, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched battles in the Keralam Assembly elections. With the Congress also fielding Advocate Sarathchandra Prasad, the constituency is gearing up for a high-voltage three-cornered fight that could redefine its political trajectory.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435490.htmlIndian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty on Sunday claimed that a strong pro-United Democratic Front (UDF) trend is emerging in Keralam, reflecting a significant political shift ahead of the upcoming elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435488.htmlUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday praised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that the party is committed to protecting the land, language and identity of Assams people.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435486.htmlIn Bhawanipur, Gen-Z voters are making their voices heard ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435485.htmlTamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday expressed confidence that Chief Minister M K Stalin will return to power after the elections, stating there is no doubt about it.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435484.htmlCongress MP P Chidambaram criticised the proposed special session of Parliament scheduled for April 16-18, calling it mischievous and urging opposition to it.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435483.htmlCongress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Sunday added to the accusation on Prime Minister Narendra Modi made by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, saying that the difference between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry vs Uttar Pradesh is currently 40, which will rise to 60 under the new framework.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435482.htmlUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin of politicising the language debate, clarifying that the National Education Policy (NEP) does not impose Hindi, emphasising that students will continue to learn their mother tongue while also having the option to choose an additional Indian language.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435479.htmlTamil Nadu CM and DMK Chief MK Stalin on Sunday highlighted key welfare measures promised in the partys 2026 election manifesto, asserting that it has been designed to benefit every section of society.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435478.htmlManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Sunday interacted with local residents and listened to their grievances at Chandrapur village on the second day of his visit to Jiribam district.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435477.htmlDravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Arun Nehru on Sunday expressed concern over the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, stating that no Union Minister has clearly explained the purpose of the proposed legislation, further cautioning that the bill could potentially be used to target minority institutions.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435475.htmlFormer Telangana IT and Industries Minister and BRS leader KT Rama Rao on Sunday highlighted Indias growing global relevance as a hub for talent, innovation, and enterprise, stating that the country is no longer merely a cost story but a capability story, while addressing students and faculty at Columbia Business School in New York.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435474.htmlThe Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a major racket involving the illegal sale of government hospital medicines meant for free distribution, authorities said on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435473.htmlThe Srinagar Government on Sunday organised a job fair to generate employment for educated unemployed and educated youths of the valley.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435472.htmlTamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Adhav Arjuna on Sunday claimed that TVK candidates are receiving a very warm welcome from the public across Tamil Nadu, while alleging that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not actively engaging with voters ahead of upcoming elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435470.htmlSouth India is also known for its ancient folk arts. Various forms of art are deeply connected to its heritage and can be seen coming alive during different festivals and occasions. As the campaign for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is gradually gaining momentum, these traditional folk arts are also being showcased during poll campaigns.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435469.htmlAs Assam heads to the polls on April 9, the spotlight has intensified on Bokakhat, the gateway to Kaziranga National Park. In this high-stakes constituency, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President and Agriculture Minister Atul Bora is campaigning to secure a decisive third consecutive term, anchoring the BJP-AGP alliances presence in Upper Assam.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435468.htmlIntensifying his attack on the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of April 9 Assembly polls in the State, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused him of spreading division and corruption, while positioning the Congress as a pro-people alternative.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435467.htmlDravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Sunday criticised proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), alleging that the changes have been made solely to make things difficult for Christian organisations. He further claimed that these amendments aim to usurp the communitys property.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435466.htmlBJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday accused Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of double standards, alleging they pretend to be friends in Delhi while opposing each other in Keralam and blamed both for the Sabarimala gold theft and promoting anti-national forces.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435465.htmlShiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday refuted claims of any confusion within the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) regarding discussions on the upcoming by-elections in Rahuri and Baramati constituencies.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435464.htmlSamajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav on Sunday called for changes in election procedure, stressing that the entire opposition is raisingdemand for organising them through ballot paper.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435460.htmlCongress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused Prime Minister Modi of pushing a proposal to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas without proper consultation, calling it a Weapon of Mass Distraction.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435459.htmlBhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shishir Bajoria on Sunday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Bannerjee over inciteful, derogatory, and provocative statements targeting the BJP and its leadership, in violation of the Moral Code of Conduct (MCC).https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435458.htmlBJP leader CR Kesavan on Sunday slammed Tamil Nadu MK Stalin over recent remarks on CBSEs three-language curriculum, calling it an attempt to deliberately distort facts about the language policy.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435457.htmlWith Tamil Nadu Assembly elections near, DMK candidate Karthik Mohan on Sunday conducted a door-to-door campaign in the Villivakkam constituency.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435456.htmlThe Nemom Assembly constituency, regarded as the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) gateway to the Keralam Assembly, is set to witness a triangular contest between the Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2026 elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435454.htmlBJP State President BY Vijayendra on Sunday took a sharp swipe at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, claiming that he is having sleepless nights ahead of the upcoming by-elections, while expressing confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Partys victory in both Bagalkote and Davanagere South constituencies.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435450.htmlThe Dhemaji Assembly constituency in Assam is all set to go to polling on April 9 for the Legislative Assembly elections, amid a keenly contested battle.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435449.htmlThe 22-km-long Tiger Corridor is set to be developed as a four-lane highway in the Itarsi-Betul section in Bhopal.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435447.htmlUnion Minister JP Nadda on Sunday emphasised the growing importance of election manifestos at present, noting that earlier it was ceremonial.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435446.htmlThe Aranmula Assembly constituency in Pathanamthitta district is witnessing a keenly contested battle as incumbent MLA Veena George of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) seeks re-election in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435445.htmlAs Assam prepares to head to the polls on April 9, all eyes are on the historic Nazira Assembly constituency. What was once the resting place of boats (Now-Jeera) for the Ahom royalty has become the ultimate testing ground for the political survival of the Congress party in Upper Assam.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435444.htmlCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday extended heartfelt greetings to the public on the occasion of Easter, wishing for love, compassion, and kindness to guide people during challenging times.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435441.htmlAhead of the Keralam Assembly election, 100 per cent webcasting and camera surveillance are being deployed both inside and outside all polling booths in Kannur to ensure a flawless and transparent voting process in the district, authorities said.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435439.htmlAhead of the Keralam Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a roadshow for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate KP Prakash Babu in the Beypore Assembly constituency.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435437.htmlIncumbent Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar is set to formally take the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 10, confirmed Bihar BJP leader Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435436.htmlThe National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Indian National Congress, organised a marathon to mark its upcoming foundation day in Delhi on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435435.htmlOn the occasion of Easter, Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a DMK candidate of the Secular Progressive Alliance from Thiruverumbur constituency, greeted devotees at St. Philomenas Church in Kattur today.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435434.htmlAmma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) candidate from Thiruchirappalli West, Rajasekaran, slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, saying that it has taken unprecedented loans and has put the people of Tamil Nadu under debt.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435431.htmlCongress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the partys recent questions concerning BJPs Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435430.htmlAuto drivers in Mandya are facing severe difficulties as an ongoing shortage of LPG has disrupted operations at local auto fuel bunkers, impacting their daily livelihoods.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435429.htmlPuducherry BJP General Secretary Mohan Kumar on Sunday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the mantra for the development of Puducherry when he came to power in 2021, while the Congress and the DMK, who led the governance there for nearly four decades collectively, only made the situation adverse.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435428.htmlPuducherry BJP General Secretary Mohan Kumar on Sunday said that there is no challenge for NDA in Puducherry, because Congress was in power for 40 years in the UT and DMK was also in power for a decade, but did nothing for the development of Puducherry.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435427.htmlBihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Sunday hit back at RJD Working President Tejashwi Yadav over his recent remarks claiming that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is set to achieve a hattrick of victories in Keralam, saying that the mandate will ultimately be decided by the people of the state.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435421.htmlAmid an escalating political spat within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), MP Raghav Chadha has fired back at his own party over recent claims that he has not raised Punjab-related issues in Parliament.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435418.htmlCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Easter, emphasising the festivals message of hope, truth, and goodness.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435417.htmlA fierce electoral battle is brewing in Peravoor as Congress three-time sitting MLA, Sunny Joseph, prepares to defend his turf against CPI(M)s star candidate K K Shailaja. With Shailaja stepping into the constituency, the contest has quickly turned into one of the most closely watched face-offs in Kerala.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435416.htmlIn a significant and emotionally resonant judgment, the Delhi High Court has acquitted two engineers accused of demanding a Rs 1,800 bribe, bringing an end to a 34-year-long legal battle that lingered under the shadow of corruption allegations.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435415.htmlThrissur, long regarded as a fortress of Left Front and a cradle of progressive movements in Keralam, is once again at the centre of a high-stakes electoral contest. This time, however, the spotlight is on the growing prospects of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is striving to expand its footprint in the state.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435413.htmlUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday paid tribute to freedom fighter and social justice pioneer Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435408.htmlKhowang has gained prominence in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections as it has become a high-stakes contest in Upper Assams political landscape, reflecting broader regional trends rather than being just another rural seat.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435406.htmlUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid homage to freedom fighter and former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435405.htmlThe Supreme Court on Saturday notified the setting up of a nine-judge bench to review (re-examine) the long-pending Sabarimala temple entry matter, along with a batch of connected cases that raise larger constitutional questions on the scope and ambit of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths across the country.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435403.htmlOn the occasion of Easter, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi extended his greetings to the people, wishing for happiness, harmony and prosperity.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435400.htmlSenior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, criticising her political approach and recent statements ahead of the upcoming elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435399.htmlYSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday extended greetings on Easter, praying for the peace and prosperity of all citizens.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435398.htmlSharpening his campaign ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Dhekiajuli, Ashok Singhal, is set to interact with around 1-1.25 lakh voters through a large-scale social media outreach programme on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435397.htmlBJP Leader Bishwajeet Saha slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a sit-in protest outside the local police station after Birbhum Police arrested three Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) workers after a political rally, saying that Banerjee is getting the BJP workers arrested to prevent voting.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435396.htmlPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on Easter, saying the day celebrates hope and renewal.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435395.htmlSpecial Easter Vigil prayers were held at the world-renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, popularly known as the Rome of the East, to mark the start of Easter Sunday at Velankanni in Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu on Saturday night.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435394.htmlAhead of World Health Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged the people to engage children in sports for better health and highlighted the transformation of the states health services under the BJP-led government.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435393.htmlThrissur West Police on Saturday registered a case following the seizure of illegally distributed household kits by the Election Flying Squad during routine checks ahead of the Keralam assembly elections, according to Keralam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435391.htmlTo mark the 132nd foundation day, Punjab National Bank organised a second edition of the half-marathon 2026 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435389.htmlNearly Rs 11 lakh in cash was seized from the residence of a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) functionary in Tiruchirappalli, following information that the money was allegedly meant for distribution to voters in the Srirangam Assembly Constituency ahead of the upcoming elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435388.htmlLeader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power in Keralam for a third consecutive term, citing the enthusiastic public response to the campaign ahead of Keralam Assembly elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435385.htmlAfter two days of continuous rainfall, the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir border areas have been covered in fresh snow. The weather has turned extremely cold, with temperatures dropping sharply and creating bone-chilling conditions across Bhalesa, Jammu and Kashmir.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435383.htmlEaster is being celebrated with religious fervour and devotion at the Syro-Malabar Major Archepiscopal Curia in Kakkanad, Kochi, while a large number of worshippers have also gathered in the national capital to participate in special prayers at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, popularly known as the Gol Dak Khana Church.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435381.htmlA severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, along with rising prices, has hit Dehraduns iconic roadside Maggi points on the way to Mussoorie, leaving vendors struggling to sustain their businesses.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435378.htmlAmidst the ongoing rift within the Aam Aadmi Party surrounding its leaders and party MP Raghav Chadha, former AAP Haryana leader Naveen Jaihind called Chadha Arvind Kejriwals raazdaar, stressing that the whole dispute belongs to the money which was extorted from Delhi and Punjab.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435377.htmlThousands of devotees gathered at the Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple to witness the grand temple car procession as part of the annual Panguni festival.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435376.htmlPositioning Communist Party of India (Marxist) as an alternative to the two major political parties in West Bengal, CPI(M) leader Biman Bose accused the TMC of anarchy and the BJP of creating divisions among people as political tensions heighten ahead of the elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435375.htmlDMK Puducherry election incharge Jagathrakshakan hit back at TVK chief Vijay, calling him an immature leader, adding that his remarks do not make any kind of significance.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435374.htmlCPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Saturday praised the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Keralam, highlighting its focus on people-oriented development as the key reason for widespread public support ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435371.htmlEaster is being celebrated with religious fervour and devotion at the Sacred Heart Church in Udaiyarpatti of Tirunelveli district, where thousands of Christians have gathered to participate in special prayers and Mass on Sunday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435370.htmlA woman in Hyderabad has alleged that she was forcibly converted to Islam, raped, and blackmailed by her husband, Nawaz (alias Navadurga), and his family members.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435369.htmlThe Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday ordered action under the H.P. Tenancy and Land Reforms Act in the controversial Chester Hill land case in Solan district.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435363.htmlWest Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Saturday alleged that the reported incident involving 7 judicial officers held hostage by Malda villagers was orchestrated by the Trinamool Congress, accusing the ruling party of mounting pressure on the judiciary and engaging in divisive politics across the state.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435361.htmlBJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday urged opposition parties to support the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Womens Reservation Act), saying they should not back down or make excuses on an issue concerning womens empowerment.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435360.htmlBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda on Saturday asserted that Assam is witnessing a strong pro-incumbency atmosphere and expressed confidence that the party will return to power for a third consecutive term in the upcoming assembly election, citing development and improved law and order over the past decade.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435359.htmlAt least four people were killed and 18 others rescued after a traveller vehicle carrying 22 passengers met with an accident near Sojha in Himachal Pradeshs Kullu district, officials said on Saturday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435358.htmlSeveral people are feared trapped under debris after a four-storey building collapsed in Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday evening, with rescue operations currently underway.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435354.htmlSenior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday lashed out at the BJP and the Election Commission, alleging large-scale voter irregularities in several states, including West Bengal, Bihar, and Haryana.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435353.htmlThe District Administration, Malda, on Saturday clarified that it has not received any communication from judicial officers regarding security concerns, dismissing reports circulating in this regard.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435352.htmlManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday travelled via National Highway-37 to reach Jiribam district, in a first since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, marking a significant political and administrative outreach to the region.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435348.htmlA political row has erupted in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency after remarks by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on the Gujarati community drew sharp reactions, with the Trinamool Congress distancing itself from the statement and local leaders issuing an apology. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the seat as a TMC candidate.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435346.htmlKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday claimed that a big mass change is underway in Kerala, asserting that the people are ready to vote for development after a decade of stagnation under the current government.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435345.htmlPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed confidence that BJP-led NDA will win Kerala polls and accused LDF and UDF of lying about FCRA Bill and Uniform Civil Code.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435343.htmlCentre for Social Research Director Ranjana Kumari on Saturday termed the Womens Reservation Bill a historic moment for India and urged political parties not to block its implementation, stressing the need for greater participation of women in Parliament.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435342.htmlThe Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Saturday strongly condemned the brazen attack on the camp office of BRS President and Leader of Opposition, K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), in Gajwel, alleging that the vandalism was orchestrated by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.Speaking to ANI, BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned the incident and described it as a serious conspiracy and claimed that if a leader of the stature of a former Chief Minister is not safe, the fate of the common man in Telangana is in jeopardy.BRS party strongly condemns the brazen attack of the Congress workers on the house of our leader, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao. KCR is not only the president of BRS, but hes the first chief minister of Telangana and also the present leader of the assembly. One can imagine if KCR has been subjected to this kind of an attack, what is the fate of a common man in Telangana, Sravan said.He further alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is directly responsible for the escalation from verbal abuse to physical assault.All these attacks are being orchestrated by none other than the Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He indulged in brazen abuses till yesterday and today he has stooped down to a level of physical assault and attack on the residence of former CM KCR, he said.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435337.htmlThe rising prices of bitumen and shortages of key fuel inputs are set to significantly increase the cost of road construction and maintenance in Himachal Pradesh, Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Saturday.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435336.htmlFormer Kerala Finance Minister and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Thomas Isaac on Saturday expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Fronts (LDF), asserting that the LDF would secure victory due to visible improvements in infrastructure and tourism across the state.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435332.htmlIndian Railways has recorded a year of strong and well-rounded progress in FY 2025-26, achieving significant milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety systems, digital initiatives with advancing self-reliance in technology and manufacturing. These accomplishments underscore its critical role in supporting economic activity, enhancing connectivity, and ensuring efficient mobility across the country.https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20260405/4435329.htmlIndian Railways has sanctioned an important project for strengthening its communication infrastructure in Western Railway with the approval of the provision of 4x48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Backbone in Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions at a total cost of Rs. 398.36 crore.