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The opposition had submitted notices against the CEC. Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday rejected separate notices from the opposition to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from his post. The opposition had submitted notices to the Lok Sabha speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman against the CEC, alleging "partisan and discriminatory conduct in office", "deliberate obstruction of investigation of electoral fraud" and "mas ...Read More >
Bhagwant Mann is set to flag off 100 new buses for PEPSU Road Transport Corporation as part of a broader push to expand public transport in Punjab. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann will flag off 100 new buses of the PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) on Monday, the finance and transport minister, Harpal Singh Cheema, informed on Sunday. Cheema said the flag-off would reinforce the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab govt's "commitment to modern, efficient and accessible mobility across the stat ...Read More >
In the past 24 hours, since Saturday evening, Gondla in the tribal Lahaul and Spiti district received 28.2 cm of snow, followed by Keylong with 20 cm, Hansa with 5 cm, and Kukumseri with 1.3 cm. Intermittent light to moderate rains lashed parts of the state, and Sarahan received 23.5 mm of rain, followed by Dharamshala and Sundernagar 18.2 mm each, Manali 17 mm, Shimla 13.4 mm, Kukumseri 13.2 mm, Kalpa 11 mm, Palampur 10.6 mm and Kasauli 10 mm. Rain followed by a heavy hailstorm lashed Shimla ...Read More >
Nalanda (Bihar) [India], April 6 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at 10 locations in Bihar's Nalanda in a multi-state illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case, originating from the state and spread across various parts of Northern India. The raids are underway from early morning with multiple NIA teams, in close coordination with the state police force, carrying out the operations at the premises and hideouts of suspects linked to the case the agen ...Read More >
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India has reached a significant milestone in its civil nuclear programme, with the indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attaining criticality. Describing the development as a "defining step" in the country's nuclear journey, PM Modi said the advanced reactor marks progress in the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear programme. "Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advan ...Read More >
Dimapur, Apr 6 (UNI) One person lost his life in pre-poll violence at Longkhum village in Koridang assembly constituency under Mokokchung district, following a clash between supporters of rival candidates late Sunday night. Polling for the bye-election in the constituency will take place on April 9. Nagaland Deputy CM Y Patton, who also holds the home portfolio, strongly condemned the death of Imrongsungba Imchen in the pre-poll violence in Longkhum village. He expressed deep sorrow at the pa ...Read More >
A vibrant Gen-Z themed music video featuring top officials aims to inspire Keralam's youth to actively participate in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The initiative underscores the critical role of voting in shaping government leadership, anticipating the participation of approximately 2.7 crore voters statewide. The Chief Electoral Officer of Keralam, Rathan U Kelkar IAS, and District Collector Anu Kumari IAS of Thiruvananthapuram have engaged in a spirited Gen-Z themed music video desig ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 6 (PTI) To ensure peaceful polling in West Bengal, the EC has decided to deploy 3,000 armed police personnel from other states, mostly from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, supplementing the already substantial presence of central forces for the first phase of elections slated for April 23, a senior official said on Monday. "Given the sensitivity of the elections, it has been decided to augment the existing forces with around 3,000 armed police personnel from other states. ...Read More >
Overexploitation of groundwater in parts of Andhra Pradesh has raised concerns over an emerging imbalance in the water table, with several mandals reporting extraction levels that exceed natural recharge. At least 12 of the State's 679 groundwater assessment mandals, accounting for 1.8%, have been categorised as 'over-exploited', indicating that groundwater withdrawal in these areas has surpassed sustainable recharge limits. The findings are based on the Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India ...Read More >
According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Lahaul-Spiti, among the roads shut due to snowfall were the Darcha-Shinkula Pass route. The Rohtang Pass-Koksar stretch also remained closed, along with the Darcha-Sarchu and Lossar-Batal roads. According to the India meteorological department (IMD), Gondhla in Lahaul-Spiti recorded the highest snowfall of 28.5 cm in the last 24 hours, followed by 20 cm in Keylong, 5 cm in Hansa and 1.3 cm in Kukumseri. Already on Saturday, the La ...Read More >
Separately, chief minister Rekha Gupta said the LPG cylinder delivery timeline has improved, and there is no shortage of domestic or commercial LPG in Delhi, with "supply remaining stable, adequate and firmly under control". Citing official data, Gupta said that on April 3, a total of 111,504 LPG bookings were registered across Delhi, while the three oil marketing companies delivered 126,379 cylinders that day. This indicates that pending bookings are being cleared and the supply chain is func ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings, who finished bottom of the table in the Indian Premier League 2025 season, have once again endured an underwhelming start to their 2026 campaign. Ahead of this season, CSK brought in Sanju Samson, India's T20 World Cup 2026 hero, with huge expectations on his shoulders as the long-term wicketkeeper replacement for their legend MS Dhoni. However, that spotlight has quickly turned into pressure, with Samson registering three consecutive single-digit scores as CSK sit 10th on t ...Read More >
Ashok Gehlot Friday rebutted BJP state president Madan Rathore over his suggestion that Gehlot should retire to a "sanyas ashram" after the age of 75, asserting that he intends to remain in public service till the age of 100.Gehlot, who will turn 75 in May, dismissed the remark as misplaced and said age cannot be a criterion for political relevance. "I have already said, this will apply to Modiji (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) or RSS's Mohan Bhagwat ji, it will apply to them. Gandhiji had said h ...Read More >
The actor died on March 29. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Bengali entertainment industry announced an indefinite strike starting April 7, 2026 * Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on March 29 during shooting of Bhole Baba Paar Karega * Strike demands stricter safety measures for artists and technicians on indoor and outdoor shoots Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Kolkata (West Bengal): The Bengali entertainment industry has announ ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu goes to polls on April 23. The votes will be counted on May 4. Chennai: With the election battle intensifying in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin sharpened his attack on the BJP-led NDA, invoking regional pride, fiscal injustice, and social harmony while addressing a campaign rally in Madurai. Making a reference to the contentious deepam issue in Thiruparankundram, Stalin alluded to the ongoing legal tussle despite the Madras High Court Madurai bench permitting the lighting of ...Read More >
Kannur: A crowd, mostly women, gathered on Saturday morning at Kulam Bazaar in Dharmadam, a coastal constituency about 15 km from Kannur town in Kerala, to hear chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The 80-year-old CPI(M) leader, who carries on his shoulders the responsibility of taking LDF to power for a third term, reached his constituency amid a whirlwind campaign of the state. Vijayan focused his campaign on a surfeit of what he gave people: Welfare schemes including pensions for low-income fami ...Read More >
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday attacked the BJP, Congress and Akali Dal, questioning their record in power and accusing them of promoting "nepotism and criminal elements" in politics. Criticising the Centre over poverty and rising hardships, Mann said the 2022 mandate for the 'jhaadu' (AAP's electoral symbol) has begun to realise the dreams of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. The chief minister was addressing a gathering after unveiling projects worth Rs 28.68 crore, including the ...Read More >
India stands at a moment of extraordinary opportunity -- to reshape its legislatures, elevate women's leadership, and build a democracy that truly reflects the strength of its people. For when women take their rightful place in governance, policies align better with the needs of all, and the nation moves forward with greater purpose and power. The Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, passed in September 2023 -- Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam -- marks one of the most significant pol ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 6 (UNI) With the election campaigning in the union Territory of Puducherry reaching its business end, top Congres honchos Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Pruyanka arrived here on Monday and headed to Puducherry for campaigning in the April nine Assembly polls. They were received at the airport by senior TNCC leaders and after a brief reception they left for Puducherry in an aircraft to campaign for candidates of the Congress-led INDI Alliance. Meanwhile, BJP ...Read More >
Rain forced the focus away from cricket and onto the clock during the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on Monday. With the game interrupted early, the key question became simple: till what time could officials wait and still complete a five-over-a-side contest? The most reasonable reference point was 11:50 PM IST. For a standard IPL match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, the playing conditions broadly work with a normal finish time of 10:50 PM. An addi ...Read More >
Delhi EWS 2026 Result Out, Check Download Link, Official Website Delhi DoE EWS Result 2026: The Directorate of Education (DoE) has released the EWS results today, April 6, 2026, for the academic session 2025-26. The admission process was conducted under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) categories. The DoE has confirmed that selected candidates will receive SMS notifications on their registered mobile numbers. The message w ...Read More >
Subashini Balasubramaniyam death: The Tamil TV actress, known for Kayal, was found dead at her Chennai residence. Police investigation is underway. Tamil television actress Subashini, best known for her role in the popular Sun TV serial Kayal, was found dead in Chennai on April 6, 2026. Her sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the television industry and among her fans, cutting short a journey that was just beginning to gather momentum. A Journey Built On Determination Originally from S ...Read More >
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president and senior Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Pawar on Monday said that the Pawar family decided not to contest the Baramati by-election out of grief over the untimely demise of former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar but refrained from attacking Congress for stepping up to contest the bypoll. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Pawar noted that while the Congress party decided to field a candidate in Baramati, it was their right to do so. When asked about his grand ...Read More >
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are hoping for a turnaround against the in-form Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 match in Guwahati on Tuesday. IMAGE: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has smashed 83 in the first two matches at a strike rate of 237.14. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Hardik Pandya's potential return from illness is crucial for Mumbai Indians' balance and performance. Rajasthan Royals' top order, featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has been providing explosive starts. Rav ...Read More >
Layoffs have swept through the tech industry, with Oracle recently cutting around 30,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring exercise. As many laid-off employees shared their experiences, one post stood out for its calm and practical approach. A former Oracle employee, who had worked in the tech industry for 14 years, faced sudden unemployment but chose to return to his hometown of Bhubaneswar rather than panic. Nayak Satya, who shared the story on X (formerly Twitter), described ho ...Read More >
Six Ukrainians and an American who were arrested in March for allegedly training insurgents in Myanmar will be detained another 30 days, according to an Indian court ruling. The men, who were taken into custody by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA), were also charged with carrying out subversive activities in the country's northeast region, which borders Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Bangladesh. On Monday, a Delhi court ordered that they should continue to be detained after the N ...Read More >
As per IGR property registration records accessed by Square Yards, the apartment is located in Godrej Trilogy, Worli. The property has a carpet area of 2,430.06 sq ft (225.76 sq m) and a total area of 2,750.28 sq ft (255.51 sq m), and comes with three car parking spaces. The transaction involved a stamp duty payment of ₹1.78 crore and registration charges of ₹30,000. The deal was registered on April 1, 2026, the documents showed. Worli in central Mumbai has become a hotspot for several luxu ...Read More >
Moody's Ratings has slashed India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6% from 6.8% earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks. In its credit opinion report on India, Moody's said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term household shortages, higher fuel and transport costs, and spillovers to food inflation through India's reliance on imported fertilisers. Moody' ...Read More >
Madurai court sentences nine cops to death for 2020 custodial murders of Jayaraj and Bennix in Sathankulam, rejects claims injuries were self inflicted. Know more about the case The First Additional District and Sessions Court, Madurai, on Monday awarded death sentence to nine officers convicted for the murder of father-son duo in Sathankulam in 2020. Let us know more about the case On June 19, 2020, Jayaraj and his son Bennix were taken to the Sathankulam Police Station. While in custody, th ...Read More >
India's office sector saw record leasing in the first quarter. Global capability centres led this surge, absorbing 9.1 million square feet. This marks a significant achievement for India as a global hub for complex functions. Demand spans various sectors, with e-commerce, BFSI, and technology leading. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR were top cities for GCC leasing. Global capability centres (GCCs) leasing in India reached a record 9.1 million square feet in the January-March period this yea ...Read More >
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