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Chandigarh, Apr 1 (PTI) Flight operations from Halwara Airport near Ludhiana will commence from May 15, 2026 with booking expected to open soon, officials said on Wednesday. Initially, two Air India flights will connect Ludhiana with Delhi, fulfilling a long-pending demand of over 30 years, they said. Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, along with his wife, is expected to take the inaugural flight from Delhi to Halwara on May 15, marking a significant milestone. The development follows sus ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) Opposition BJD on Wednesday protested the "abrupt" end of the Budget session of the Odisha assembly last midnight and suspected a "conspiracy" by the BJP to undermine the legacy of former chief minister Biju Patnaik. Addressing a press conference here, deputy leader of the Opposition, Prasanna Acharya, BJD senior vice president Debi Prasad Mishra, and vice president Atanu S Nayak said the state's BJP government was "double-faced", and not "double-engine". Acharya alleg ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1 (PTI) Reiterating his government's resolve to address the long-pending issue of regularisation of daily wagers, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the recommendations of a designated committee, which is expected soon, will be implemented. He made the remarks while opposing a bill moved by CPI(M) legislator M Y Tarigami in the legislative Assembly. The bill seeks regularisation of services of casual and other workers working in various government depar ...Read More >
Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Apr 1 (PTI) The bodies of three members of a family were recovered on Wednesday, a day after their house collapsed during a suspected land subsidence in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, a police officer said. Two houses had caved in at Tandabadi Basti under Sonardih police station limits on Tuesday evening, the officer said. While three people were inside one of the houses at the time of the incident, no one was present in the other, he added. Baghmara sub-divisional police ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday morning flagged off 250 environment-friendly electric and CNG vehicles operated on green energy to strengthen waste management by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation. On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi launched a sharp attack on the opposition, saying that when the people of Uttar Pradesh removed "political garbage" and laid the foundation for change, it resulted in successful cleanliness initiatives under the double-engine government, leadi ...Read More >
Chennai: Unable to tackle the internal wrangling and increased demands for seats from electoral aspirants, both the top national parties, the Congress and BJP, are delaying the release of the list of candidates for the April 23 Assembly elections in the State, triggering anxiety among the local leaders over catching up the deadline of April 6 for filing nominations. The Congress party that had been putting pressure on DMK, the leader of the Secular Progressive Alliance, for finalizing the seat ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 1 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy on Wednesday termed the crime investigation department (CID) notice issued to him over an alleged altercation with police as "unfortunate", accusing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of acting out of "personal grudge". Speaking to ANI, he claimed he was being targeted for demanding the fulfilment of the Congress government's "six guarantees" and election promises. "It is very unfortunate that ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: At a rally in Sivaganga ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on CM MK Stalin, accusing him of forging alliances out of "fear of defeat" and alleging a breakdown of law and order under the ruling dispensation.Palaniswami claimed that "out of fear of defeat, Stalin implored Congress and formed an alliance with the grand old party," targeting the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its tie-up with the Congress.Hitting back ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) A Delhi court on Wednesday issued a "notice of accusation" to BJP MLA Karnail Singh in a criminal defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain, saying there is no reason to hold that the accusation is groundless. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal was hearing a complaint, which was at the stage of an order on putting a notice of accusation to the accused. "Now, in the facts and circumstances of the present case, the accused side has not presented ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sk Hasina, who has been in exile in India since the ouster of her government in August 2024, has sent a legal notice to Dhaka, seeking that her death sentence be set aside as "legally void". Any further proceedings against her are to be conducted in compliance with international fair trial standards, she has said. In 2025, a tribunal in Bangladesh has sentenced Hasina to death, after accusing her of being involved in the deaths of students who were ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (UNI) The Maharashtra cabinet meeting here on Wednesday pushed through six important decisions which are expected to favourably impact farmers, students and disabled people of the state. A major announcement has been made for the Saklai Upsa Irrigation Scheme for the drought-prone belt of Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) district and Rs 1,234 crore has been approved for the irrigation scheme. This decision approved by the Water Resources Department, is expected to solve the water proble ...Read More >
Nellore, Apr 1 (UNI) Hailing the passage of the bill by the Lok Sabha officially recognising Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said it was a matter of great pride for the state. Addressing a public meeting during the 'Pedala Sevalo' programme at Vinjamur village in Nellore district, the Chief Minister observed that Amaravati symbolizes the self-respect of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He reiterated that Amaravati will ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated a visa application centre here. Speaking at the inaugural event, Majhi said the establishment of the centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and the state government's commitment to citizen-centric services. The centre has been opened at the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal. "Such initiatives enhance ease of travel, promote industries and tourism, and support international engagement," he added. ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 1 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy on Wednesday termed the crime investigation department (CID) notice issued to him over an alleged altercation with police as "unfortunate", accusing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of acting out of "personal grudge". Speaking to ANI, he claimed he was being targeted for demanding the fulfilment of the Congress government's "six guarantees" and election promises. Also Read | Maharashtra Ladk ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday announced toll exemption for combine harvesters used for agricultural purposes at toll plazas operated by the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation. The CM chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation held at Samatva Bhavan (CM House) and made the announcement, stressing that the state government is committed to the farmers' welfare, according to an off ...Read More >
New Delhi: At the ancient seat of trans-Asian learning in Nalanda University, India has opened a new doorway to Southeast Asia. The inauguration of the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies by P Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur in October 2025, signalling that New Delhi sees knowledge and civilisational links as central to its Act East Policy. More than an academic unit ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday questioned whether the issue of Naxalism has been resolved, as claimed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying the government should allow the paramilitary forces to return if it has ended. Baghel, the former Chief Minister, emphasised that everyone wants peace in Bastar and suggested that if Naxalism has indeed ended, paramilitary forces should be pulled back. Also Read | How To Download JEE Main 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi/Alappuzha, April 1 (PTI) A discussion in the Lok Sabha on a bill to amend the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) scheduled for Wednesday was deferred amid a political slugfest, with the opposition alleging that the new measures could curb minority rights and tighten government control over NGOs. The BJP, on its part, defended the bill as necessary for national security and transparency, and asserted it does not target any religious organisation. As the rival parties traded ch ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Panic gripped Chandigarh on Wednesday after a loud explosion, suspected to have involved crude material, was reported outside the BJP's office in Sector 37, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur said. Preliminary reports indicated that the sound of the blast was heard over a considerable distance, triggering concern among local residents and passers-by. SSP Kaur, who reached the spot, told the media that at around 5 p.m., the police received information about a loud ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 1: Panic gripped Chandigarh on Wednesday after a loud explosion, suspected to have involved crude material, was reported outside the BJP's office in Sector 37, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur said. Preliminary reports indicated that the sound of the blast was heard over a considerable distance, triggering concern among local residents and passers-by. SSP Kaur, who reached the spot, told the media that at around 5 p.m., the police received information about ...Read More >
Ludhiana, April 1: A video circulating on social media appears to show a man throwing an explosive device outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening, April 1, shortly before a blast damaged nearby vehicles. Police have confirmed an explosion near the premises but said the exact nature of the device is still under investigation. The incident took place around 5 pm in Sector 37, triggering a security response and panic in the area. No injuries or casualties ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 1 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday slammed the Himachal Pradesh Congress government over the entry tax on vehicles from outside the state and warned of reciprocal tax. His remarks came in the wake of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's Tuesday announcement of a reduction in the hike in entry tax for the small passenger vehicles to Rs 100 from Rs 130, following opposition to the decision. On Wednesday, protests erupted at the Punjab-Him ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 1 (PTI) A husband-wife duo, accused of spreading false and distorted narratives on social media regarding the situation in Kashmir at the behest of a terror outfit, were on Wednesday chargesheeted under the stringent UAPA in a special court here. The counter intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police filed the chargesheet in the court of Special Judge designated under the NIA Act, Srinagar, against Dr Umer Farooq Bhat and his wife, Shahzada Akther, residents of Bugam area o ...Read More >
BHOPAL: In a major setback to the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, a special MP/MLA court in Delhi on Wednesday convicted senior party MLA Rajendra Bharti in a bank fixed deposit cheating and forgery case. After convicting the three-time legislator from the Datia seat in northern Madhya Pradesh, the special court sent the 68-year-old to Tihar Jail. The court will decide the quantum of punishment for Bharti and co-convict Raghuvir Sharan Prajapati on Thursday. If the court sentences Bharti to two ye ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala have accused the Narendra Modi-led Central government and the BJP of burdening people with rising prices, alleging that the public is facing an unprecedented "pocket-picking". In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the leaders said the BJP had promised "acche din" but has instead delivered a "costly regime". They demanded that Prime Minister Narendr ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has preserved its regulatory autonomy in data governance under the interim agreement framework with the US and the pact in no way restricts the country from managing its own data, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In response to a question by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada said that India and the United States have established a framework for an Interim Agreement that reflects both nations' shared commitment to fostering ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (UNI): Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reported a record-breaking rise in property tax collection for the financial year 2025-26, signaling improved compliance and stronger enforcement. According to official data, the civic body collected Rs 3,116.62 crore by March 31, marking a significant 46.12% increase compared to Rs 2,132.89 crore in the previous financial year. Officials credited the achievement to administrative reforms and leadership under Delhi Mayor Raja I ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 1 (PTI) The Centre will not proceed with the proposed amendments to the FCRA without addressing concerns raised by various sections, including Christians, Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. He said the BJP's Kerala unit has requested the Centre not to pass the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) amendment bill at this stage, citing apprehensions among different groups. "Several people called me and I tried to explain to them. But still they ...Read More >
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, listed for discussion and passage in Lok Sabha, was not taken up Wednesday amid intense pushback from Opposition parties and concerns raised by Christian organisations and even BJP leaders of poll-bound Kerala. The Bill was dropped from the initially-announced List of Business for the day during an intervention by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Advertisement He said the Bill was on the day's agenda of legislati ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday questioned whether the issue of Naxalism has been resolved, as claimed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying the government should allow the paramilitary forces to return if it has ended. Baghel, the former Chief Minister, emphasised that everyone wants peace in Bastar and suggested that if Naxalism has indeed ended, paramilitary forces should be pulled back. "They have said that they would end Naxa ...Read More >
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