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Congress leader K C Venugopal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the UDF of spreading misinformation on FCRA amendments, calling the remarks "problematic" and "humiliating" to a community. Congress leader K C Venugopal has expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement accusing the UDF of "spreading lies" about the FCRA amendments for "political gain". Venugopal, the MP from Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency, said that the PM's statement made in Kerala ...Read More >
HYDERABAD Deputy Floor Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the Assembly, T. Harish Rao, has accused the Congress Government of conspiring a ₹7,000 crore 373-acre prime land scam at Nadergul on the outskirts of the city by some companies belonging to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy's family members, which is displacing about 600 farmers. Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, Mr. Rao said the lands were given to poor farmers by the Congress Government in united Andh ...Read More >
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday (April 3, 2026) launched a sharp attack against former CPI(M) leader and UDF-backed independent candidate T.K. Govindan, accusing him of opportunism and betrayal ahead of the assembly election in Taliparamba. Addressing a public meeting, Mr. Vijayan alleged that Mr. Govindan had shifted his political stance purely out of seat ambitions, terming his move as an act that goes beyond mere breach of trust. "Positions must be based on clarity of ideology. Ca ...Read More >
The Supreme Court's decision to constitute a nine-judge bench for the Sabarimala review is not merely a procedural step to revive a long-pending constitutional reference. It is also a telling administrative signal from Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant -- one that brings together a carefully balanced cross-section of the court in terms of gender, religion, caste and regional representation to adjudicate a deeply sensitive dispute at the intersection of faith and fundamental rights. Notifi ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 4 (PTI) Rebel Akali leader Barjinder Singh Makhan Brar on Saturday quit the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit), a breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Announcing his resignation from the primary membership and all other positions in the party in a Facebook post, Brar accused SAD (Punar Surjit) president Giani Harpreet Singh and Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali of misleading the 'Panth' (Sikh community) by "joining hands with agencies". Brar is the son of former Punjab mi ...Read More >
THE ALL India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill recently passed by the Gujarat Assembly, describing it as constitutionally flawed, legally untenable, and fundamentally violative of religious freedom and civil liberties. Asserting that it would challenge legislation in the Gujarat High Court, the AIMPLB demanded an immediate halt to the implementation of the UCC in both Uttarakhand and Gujarat, and called for a comprehensive constitutional rev ...Read More >
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh met Bangladesh PM in Dhaka. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on April 6, 2026 * Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman will visit India before attending the Indian Ocean Conference * Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation aligned with national development priorities of both countries Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Be ...Read More >
In a significant reshuffle, Sharad Satya Chauhan has been appointed as the new Punjab vigilance chief, marking a change in leadership within the state's police force. IMAGE: Photograph: Kind courtesy SAS Nagar Police/X Key PointsSharad Satya Chauhan, a 1992-batch IPS officer, is the new Special DGP-cum-Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau in Punjab.The Punjab government reshuffled six IPS officers, leading to the appointment of the new vigilance chief.P K Sinha, the outgoing vigilance chief, has be ...Read More >
According to the officials, the e-mail was written in Tamil. Multiple emails threatening a bomb attack at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) lab under the Byappanahalli police station limits here, were received at its office, police said on Monday. According to officials, the premises were evacuated and searched thoroughly by police along with the bomb disposal squad and fire services, following which the threat was declared a ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirms the BJP's commitment to implementing the Uniform Civil Code, One Nation, One Election, and women's reservation, highlighting the party's ongoing agenda. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the BJP's foundation day, New Delhi April 6, 2026. Photograph: ANI//X Key Points Prime Minister Modi identifies the Uniform Civil Code and 'One Nation, One Election' as unfinished goals for the BJP, signalling continued focus on these key policy areas. The BJP ...Read More >
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday criticised the YSR Congress Party and its president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, alleging that the State was left without an identity during its regime and that it was now opposing Amaravati as the sole capital. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visits stalls and a photo-exhibition set up at the Praja Vedika at Yadiki in Anantapur district on Monday. | Photo Credit: R.V.S. Prasad Mr. Naidu participated in the launch of 'Jaladhara', a 100-day action p ...Read More >
Yogi Adityanath on Monday stressed on farmer registry for ensuring that farmers in the state receive the benefits of various govt schemes in an easy, transparent and timely manner.He directed that the farmer registry be linked with all agriculture and departmental schemes so that registered farmers can receive priority benefits in wheat procurement, as well as in the purchase of pulses and oilseeds, and access to seeds, fertilisers, crop protection chemicals, agricultural equipment and other sch ...Read More >
Bengal SIR Hearing Live Updates: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has become the most prominent issue ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. As polling day approaches, the state's political atmosphere is growing increasingly charged, with fresh developments emerging almost every day. Against this backdrop, the Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of pleas related to the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in West Bengal today. Meanwhile, form ...Read More >
KOCHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to the Christian community to back the NDA, urging it to help form the next govt in Kerala."On the occasion of Easter, I appeal to brothers and sisters, especially followers of Jesus, to stand with the NDA and help build a prosperous Kerala," he told a public meeting in Kolenchery, Ernakulam, while campaigning for T20 candidate Babu Divakaran.Shah's outreach comes amid concerns among sections of the Christian community ov ...Read More >
A bench of justices C Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla ruled that no mandamus can be issued for enforcing a statement made at a press conference. "The prayer in the writ petition for direction to implement the assurance made in the press conference dated March 29, 2020, of the chief minister is misconceived and is accordingly rejected," the court said. "We, however, reiterate our clear opinion that no mandamus can be issued to enforce the statement made by the chief minister in the press confe ...Read More >
The 19 tribunals -- which were set up to hear the appeals of the people rejected by judicial officers during the adjudication process -- are yet to become fully operational. The two Muslim-majority districts of Murshidabad and Malda have the highest number of voters under adjudication. The Supreme Court has refused to give a deadline to the tribunals. "Judicial officers, appointed by the Calcutta high court, would dispose of all the six million cases, which had come under adjudication, by Monda ...Read More >
New Delhi, About 33 prototypes shortlisted under Delhi government's 'innovation challenge' to find solutions for the air pollution issue are set to enter the second phase for trials, according to officials familiar with the matter. These include solar-powered pole-mounted dust traps, filterless smoke and dust carbon-capturing device, electrostatic mist sprayers, models for smart dust-suppression and monitoring systems, and retrofitting vehicle-mounted air purifiers to improve emission quality o ...Read More >
An operative of the ISI, who goes by the name of Jasvir Chaudhary, was running the terror module and sent arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for this plan via the Indo-Pak border through drones in February this year, they said. The federal anti-terrorism probe agency has registered a case in the matter under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and the Arms Act, on the directions of the ministry of home affairs (MHA). The conspiracy came to light on Fe ...Read More >
A pall of gloom descended on Khour village of Akhnoor when the mortal remains of Sachin Khajuria, 23, were cremated on Sunday. A 12th-pass, Sachin, had left for Moscow on August 5, 2025 on a study visa with a dream to bring home prosperity. "My brother was lured into a trap by a female Russian agent who promised him good money if he worked as a porter with the Russian Army. My brother didn't realise the perils and signed an agreement written in Russian," said Koushal Khajuria, 22, Sachin's youn ...Read More >
"Under the leadership of chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the state has witnessed "only suffering, hardship and misgovernance" over the past three years," said Bindal during the ongoing two-day state executive meeting in Mandi. Bindal said that in the office bearers' meeting, there was a unanimous view that the present Congress government has failed on all fronts and the people of Himachal Pradesh are deeply distressed. He stated that the unemployed youth in the state are struggling for ...Read More >
Reviewing the progress of key projects, the CM said that building a "Viksit Delhi" would require efficient execution and visible outcomes so that the city's transformation is evident. Further, Gupta directed all department heads to define clear goals and adhere strictly to timelines. "The tendency to delay projects must end, and work should move towards timely completion right from the stage of initiation. The entire cycle -- tendering, commencement and completion -- must follow a pre-defined, ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for expediting the process and to see what further reforms are needed in the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to address existing gaps and ensure timely completion of the appointment process. HE made these remarks while handing over compassionate appointment letters to 124 beneficiaries of Jammu division appointed under RAS, SRO-43 and SRO-94 at the Convention Centre, Jammu. Addressing the gathering, CM Omar acknowledged the har ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday opposed before the Delhi high court, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's application seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing its appeal against the trial court's order discharging him and 22 others in the Delhi excise policy case, describing the development as "something serious" that had taken place in the national capital. Justice Sharma took Kejriwal's application on record and listed it for hearing ...Read More >
Washington DC: Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh arrived in the United States to further strengthen the India-US defence partnership. Singh was received by the Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Also Read: Iran issues strict warning to Trump, says will respond 'in kind' to any US attacks In a post on X, Kwatra said, "Pleasure to host and welcome CAS, Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh as he begins his visit to the United States to further stren ...Read More >
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 >
India on Sunday (April 5, 2026) said it dispatched a fresh consignment of relief materials to Afghanistan to support those affected by the recent floods and an earthquake. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time. Afghan mother seeks justice after Pakistani bombing kills hundreds "At this time of hardship being faced by Afghan people due to recent floods and earthquake, Ind ...Read More >
Further investigation is underway, say officials. (Representational) In a shocking incident, the Varthur Police have arrested five individuals for brutally assaulting a 20-year-old woman and her friend at a residence in a labourers' colony on Bengaluru's Balagere Road. The attack occurred late on the night of April 3, 2026, and an FIR was registered on April 5 against four identified accused, Jamshid, Tookhon, Bapoon, and Noor along with several others who are yet to be traced. The victim, wh ...Read More >
The weather office has forecast thunderstorms with lightening on Saturday, with maximum temperature expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 20 degrees Celsius. On Friday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.7 degrees Celsius, 0.3 notches below normal. An orange alert has been issued for south, central and New Delhi, while a yellow alert is in place for southwest, west and northeast Delhi. Station-wise data showed that Palam recorded a maximum of 32.7 degrees Celsius ...Read More >
In a joint operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have arrested two suspects from Mumbai for allegedly plotting a terror attack in the national capital. The accused, identified as Mossab Ahdam alias Kalam Kalyan and Mohammad Hamad Kollara (both Mumbai residents), have been brought to Delhi for further interrogation. According to investigators, both men were highly radicalised and had alleged links with multiple terror organisations, including Ja ...Read More >
Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday took on the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, warning that it risks skewing parliamentary representation in favour of northern states, ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while diminishing the relative voice of the South. The remarks come amid a renewed debate over delimitation, the redrawing of parliamentary constituencies based on population, which is expected after the current freeze on Lok Sabha seat allocation ends following the next Cens ...Read More >
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