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Following a devastating fire at a Goa nightclub, the Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth millions in a money laundering investigation, highlighting the severe consequences of operating without proper safety compliance. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached Rs 17.45 crore in assets linked to the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa, following a deadly fire in December 2025.The ED's money laundering investigation targets the nightclub's promote ...Read More >
Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Inspector General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Manu Maharaj, on Monday announced that the 25th All India Water Sports Cluster will be held from April 8 to 12, with 19 teams from across the country participating in 52 events, including canoeing, rowing, and kayaking, involving over 440 personnel from state police and paramilitary forces. Speaking to ANI, Manu Maharaj said, "The 25th All India Water Sports Cluster is being held from April ...Read More >
Kerala BJP candidate of the Palakkad constituency, Shobha Surendran, faced allegations of distributing cash to voters ahead of April 9 assembly elections. Congress alleged that she was "caught red-handed". However, Surendran denied the allegations, calling them "fabricated" to defeat her. He alleged that a local Congress leader and a journalist of a TV channel were behind the allegations, and she would be filing a police case against them. The BJP leader claimed that a video aired on TV chann ...Read More >
Cabinet approves revised Rs 79,459 crore cost for HPCL Rajasthan refinery, boosting petrochemical output and supporting energy security and import substitution The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) project cost from ₹43,129 crore to ₹79,459 crore and additional equity investment of ₹8,962 crore by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL). The total equity investment ...Read More >
Hassan: The district administration has completed key preparations for the census, including administrative-level training and human resource deployment. A total of 4,271 census blocks have been created across the district for the exercise.As part of the preliminary arrangements, 26 officers have been appointed at the district level.District-level officers, content managers and technical assistants have undergone special training programmes, deputy commissioner KS Latha Kumari said."From Feb 24 ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In a key bureaucratic reshuffle a fortnight ahead of the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday ordered the transfer of Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and DGP (Armed Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption) S Davidson Devasirvatham. The ECI, in its communication to the incumbent Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, directed that senior IAS officer M Sai Kumar be appointed as the new Chief Secretary to the Tamil Nadu government, and that senior IP ...Read More >
Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Kumar Gautam rejected the bail plea of teenager Abuzar Gaffari, who has been accused of committing offences under Sections 318 , 112 , 317 , 49 , and 3 of the BNS, along with Section 66 of the Information Technology Act. "This court is of the view that the role attributed to the applicant is not peripheral. Economic offences involving organised cyber fraud have serious ramifications on society and financial systems, and are required to be dealt with strictly," th ...Read More >
Jaipur Metro Phase 2 Project: The Union Cabinet has approved Jaipur Metro Phase 2 project. This new infrastructure project is expected to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion, lower vehicular emissions and enhance mobility. The project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Rajasthan. "The project is aligned with the Rajasthan TOD Policy-2025, proposed UMTA reforms, and national sustainable ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum, in a press conference on Wednesday, said that there is sufficient availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and other fuels such as petrol and diesel despite tensions in West Asia, and the government has ensured consistent supply throughout the crisis by prioritising domestic consumers for the supply of LPG. During the inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, General Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, added that commerc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George called on Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu at Lok Niwas on Monday. In a post on X, the official handle of the Lok Niwas said, "Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, GoI, called on Hon'ble Lt Gov Delhi Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu at Lok Niwas today." Earlier on Friday, the Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs called on Foreign Minister Jey ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Silver prices jumped Rs 2,273 to Rs 2.34 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Monday, tracking firm global trends amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery appreciated by Rs 2,273, or 1 per cent, to Rs 2,34,768 per kg. Analysts said the gains in silver prices came as investors tracked developments in West Asia following fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz. Gaurav Garg, ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on April 6 without Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy for the first time in seven years. Both players had been key contributors to KKR's 2024 title win, with Varun taking 21 wickets and Narine 17 that season. This campaign, however, has seen a marked decline in their performances, with the two combined managing just one wicket in two matches. Their absence against Punjab further weakened an already fragile KKR bowling unit. KKR con ...Read More >
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it has consistently advocated for de-escalation, stressing that "dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict." The government underscored the broader humanitarian and economic impact of the conflict, noting that it has caused "immense suffering" and disrupted global energy supplies and trade networks. India reiterated its long-standing position that peaceful resolution through diplomatic chan ...Read More >
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan underscores the pivotal role of mission operations in ensuring the triumph of India's space endeavors, including Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsISRO Chairman V Narayanan stresses that effective mission operations are crucial for the success of India's growing space programme, especially for long-duration missions.The Chandrayaan-3 mission's successful landing near the Moon's south pole was attributed to sustained teamwo ...Read More >
KARACHI: Hyderabad Kingsmen will look to arrest their disappointing start to the HBL Pakistan Super League when they take on Peshawar Zalmi at the National Bank Stadium on Wednesday, marking the start of the league's Karachi leg. The city is set to host matches until April 28. The Kingsmen, one of the two new franchises in the expanded 11th edition of the PSL, have lost all three of their opening matches and sit at the bottom of the points table. Peshawar Zalmi have played the least number of ...Read More >
From films to politics, here's a timeline of Vijay's journey ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. Thalapathy Vijay's transition from cinema to politics has developed over more than a decade, moving from fan-based mobilisation to the launch of a political party ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. While his official entry came in 2024, the groundwork for his political journey began much earlier. Early Foundations: Vijay Makkal Iyakkam and Fan Network Vijay established Vijay Makk ...Read More >
MS Dhoni injury update clouds Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash as CSK chase first IPL points and await their former captain's experience. In what continues to be a missing piece in Chennai Super Kings' messed-up puzzle, former captain MS Dhoni is doubtful to feature in their next clash against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 11, at home, according to a report in Cricbuzz. Dhoni was still far from match fitness as of Tuesday, with no clear timeline for his return ahead of Chenn ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders are desperately seeking their first victory in IPL 2026 as they face a formidable Lucknow Super Giants team led by the in-form Mohammed Shami. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and pose a big threat for the shaky KKR top order. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Key Points Kolkata Knight Riders are seeking their first win of the IPL season against a strong Lucknow Super Giants team. Mohammed Shami's impressive form and seam bowling pose a signific ...Read More >
The Congress has not yet issued an official response on this matter. Guwahati: The BJP has filed a case against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over inflamatory remarks that he allegedly made during an election rally in Assam. The case was filed at the Basistha Police Station this evening, BJP state spokesperson and special media in-charge Ranjib Kumar Sarma told reporters. During an election rally in Sribhumi district, Kharge had compared the BJP and RSS with poisonous snakes, said Sarma. ...Read More >
"I am saddened. Several voters have been deleted. Around 3.2 million of the six million doubtful cases under adjudication were included in the voter list because I moved the Supreme Court," Banerjee said. She said the remaining 2.7 million should be given voting rights. She questioned what purpose it would serve if they were included after the April 23-29 elections. "They would not be able to vote." Banerjee noted that the Supreme Court said that voters, whose names are deleted, may move the a ...Read More >
In the passing away of former Union minister Mohsina Kidwai, who had been actively associated with the Congress for about six decades, the grand old party has lost one of its doughty leaders who had been close to the Nehru-Gandhi family. Kidwai had played a key role in the turnaround of the Congress's fortunes in its darkest hour after the Emergency when it had been routed in North India in the 1977 general elections, following which even Indira Gandhi had to contest a by-election in 1978 from ...Read More >
Earlier on Wednesday, a meeting between a TMC delegation and the EC ended in a heated exchange. TMC MP Derek O'Brien said chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar told them to "get lost" after seven minutes, while the EC accused O'Brien of shouting and trying to stop the CEC from speaking. The TMC handed letters from Mamata Banerjee and raised concerns about poll officials allegedly linked to the BJP. Tensions between the TMC and the EC have intensified over the Special Intensive Revision (SI ...Read More >
Hardik Pandya criticises Mumbai Indians bowling after defeat to Rajasthan Royals, says that better execution and just a few good deliveries could have changed the result. Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has said that the bowling unit had to take more responsibility to ensure that the Rajasthan Royals couldn't post a big score within 11 overs, adding that even five better deliveries could have restricted RR to a smaller score and given MI a chance at chasing. Yashasvi Jaiswal (77*) and Vai ...Read More >
NAVI MUMBAI: An unidentified assailant opened fire at two individuals in Airoli late Monday night, leaving RTI activist Amit Maurya critically injured, police said. The attacker remains at large, and police have yet to establish a motive. The incident occurred around 11:45 pm at Chhatrapati Rahivasi Sangh, where Maurya was meeting his friend, contractor Sandeep Gawas, who was overseeing construction work in the area. According to Rabale police, the attacker arrived on a motorcycle and fired fo ...Read More >
An Odisha irrigation engineer is under investigation after the Vigilance Department discovered a farmhouse, palatial building, high-value plots, and significant cash deposits during raids. Key PointsOdisha Vigilance Department conducted raids on an irrigation engineer, uncovering significant assets.Assets discovered include a farmhouse, a triple-storeyed building, and multiple high-value plots in Bhubaneswar and Dhenkanal.Officials seized over Rs 6.23 lakh in cash, deposits exceeding Rs 60 lakh ...Read More >
Rahman, a veteran UN diplomat who served as NSA in the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, will be the first minister to visit India since the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept the general election in February. His delegation includes Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs adviser to the PM and one of the most influential members of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's inner circle. Doval has played a key behind-the-scenes role in ties with Bangladesh in recent years, and his meeting with Rahma ...Read More >
Following repeated demands from the farmers and opposition, Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana, said that farmers will not face difficulty in selling their crops and mandis will remain open 24 hours a day during the ongoing procurement season. Earlier, the government had decided to allow purchase only from 6 am to 8 pm. The minister was interacting with reporters at Thanesar grain market in Kurukshetra. He also said that farmers can bring their produce to the mandi not only by tract ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) has stated that it is fully prepared to conduct polling for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly, 2026, in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, with voting across all 126 assembly constituencies scheduled to be held in a single phase on April 9. According to the press release by the EC, under the leadership of the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, Anurag Goel, all concerned are carrying out their responsibilities wit ...Read More >
New Delhi, The Centre on Tuesday announced a revised "as is where is" based regularisation policy to simplify the permission process for registration of properties and construction activities in unauthorised colonies of the national capital. The revised policy ends the requirement of a layout plan for registration of already constructed buildings in 1,511 out of the total 1,731 unauthorised colonies in Delhi. Also, the Revenue Department of the Delhi government will now issue conveyance deeds ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India (ECI) published data by districts for the post-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) adjudication process for six million electors in West Bengal on Tuesday. The fate of all but 22,163 of the 6,006,675 electors who were put through the adjudication process has been decided: 45% of those under adjudication have already been found ineligible as voters. These electors will not be able to vote in the forthcoming elections, although there is still a possibility that they m ...Read More >
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