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KOCHI: Kerala witnessed a massive surge in vehicle registrations in financial year 2025-26, with 9.46 lakh new vehicles hitting the road. It is the first time that vehicle registration numbers are crossing the 9-lakh mark in Kerala post Covid, with a 16.61% increase from the last financial year. Meanwhile, the total number of vehicle registrations in Kerala has now crossed 1.92 crore, making it one of the most vehicle-dense states in the country. The largest number of vehicle registrations reco ...Read More >
UP Board 12th Results 2026: If your child is currently studying in the UP Board Class 12, then there is no need to worry. The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has completed the evaluation of answer sheets. The Class 12 results could now be released any day. It is anticipated that the results will be declared by April 20, 2026. However, last year, the UP Board released the examination results on April 25. Once the results are declared, students will be able to easily view their subject ...Read More >
Police said Ishwar has been detained for questioning. "Inquiry has revealed that he was at this apartment on Saturday afternoon, around the time they are suspected to have died," the officer said. The deceased were identified as Devender Kumar, 50, and Amit, 45. They had rented a first-floor apartment about a month ago. Police said the neighbours informed them about the "suspicious" deaths at 7pm. "When we reached the spot, locals told us that Devender's son, Ishwar, 24, informed them that bot ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre on a batch of petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, citing that it takes away one's right to self-perceived gender identity. It sought the Centre's response by July 22, the next date of hearing. The 2026 law was introduced on the ground that the existing definition was "vague and broad", which allegedly made it difficult to identify the genuinely oppressed persons for wh ...Read More >
KSEAB Karnataka 2nd PUC 2026 Result: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will today release the memocards for 2nd PUC exams. The exams for Class 12th started on February 28 and ended on March 17, 2026. A total of 7,10,363 students from 5,174 PU colleges had registered for the PUC exams this year. Students will be able to check the KSEAB 2nd PUC results on the websites kseab.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in. Students must have their login credentials handy to acces ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Under a harsh Wednesday sun, hundreds of families in Annabhau Sathe Nagar in Mankhurd watched their homes come down in a matter of hours as authorities carried out one of the city's largest anti-encroachment drives along the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road. For many, belongings lay scattered in the open, with no immediate clarity on rehabilitation. More than 1,200 illegal huts were demolished across nearly 11 acres of government land, officials said. The operation, undertaken on the orders ...Read More >
Five persons, including two engineering students, were killed and one sustained serious injuries in two separate road accidents reported late on Tuesday (April 7, 2026) night in different parts of the State. In the first incident, two engineering students were run over by a speeding car on Sagar Road in Vanasthalipuram Police Station limits at around 11.40 p.m. The deceased were identified as 22-year-old K. Shiva and 19-year-old Sandeep Joel, both students of Mahaveer Institute of Science and ...Read More >
Driven by a mother's love, Lalita Chaudhary's relentless investigation into her son's hit-and-run death forced Dehradun police to reopen the case after she uncovered crucial evidence they had missed. Key PointsLalita Chaudhary, a grieving mother, solved her son's hit-and-run case after police closed it due to insufficient evidence.The mother meticulously collected CCTV footage and vehicle information to identify the accused driver.Armed with new evidence, Lalita Chaudhary persuaded Dehradun pol ...Read More >
According to data shared by MHADA, the housing authority has received 8,218 applications for 2,640 apartments up to the evening of April 5, 2026. Additionally, the state housing authority has received 4,032 Earnest Money Deposits (EMDs) from applicants seeking to purchase apartments. The last date for application submission is April 29, 2026. The last date for accepting online earnest money deposits (EMD) will be April 30, 2026, and payments can be made via RTGS and NEFT. Homebuyer applications ...Read More >
Bundi/Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Wednesday directed Water Resources Department (WRD) officials to complete the three-storey Chambal Aqueduct Project -- part of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project (Modified Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Integrated ERCP) -- before the 2027 deadline."The Ram Jal Setu Link Project is one of the most significant initiatives of the state govt. It is aimed at strengthening water availability across eastern Rajasthan. The project is expected to ensure adequate drink ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has approved the rollout of four-year undergraduate programmes, introducing honours and honours with research degrees from the 2026-27 academic year in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The decision aims to bring uniformity and ensure effective implementation of the revised four-year undergraduate structure across all public universities, and affiliated as well as autonomous colleges in the state. According to a government resolu ...Read More >
The National Green Tribunal has extended its directive requiring GPS systems on tankers to include those transporting STP-treated water, alongside those carrying groundwater. This move aims to enhance tracking and management to promote sustainable water use. The tribunal has issued strict compliance orders to the Delhi Jal Board and tanker owners. The National Green Tribunal has clarified that its previous ruling on mandatory GPS tracking systems now applies to tankers carrying both groundwater ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The stage is set for the training of 30,000 soil health volunteers across the state. The first batch of soil health volunteer training, jointly organised by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) and the agriculture department, began for 1,200 volunteers on Monday."Our govt is committed to providing soil health cards to all farmers in the state," said agriculture department secretary Surendramohan. He emphasised that land is a farmer's asset and that on ...Read More >
A nation's health system does not stand on buildings, slogans or ministry press releases. It stands on people. In Trinidad and Tobago, few groups carry that burden more heavily than our nurses. They are the backbone of the public health service: the professionals who monitor the critically ill at 3 a.m., comfort frightened families, administer treatment, notice the subtle change in a patient's condition before anyone else, and hold the line when the system around them begins to fail. If we are h ...Read More >
The girl locked herself in a room and hanged self from a ceiling hook using a scarf at home in the village under Kaij tehsil on Tuesday night, they said. Acting on a complaint filed by the victim's father, police have registered a case against the accused, Akshay Kale, on abetment of suicide and stalking charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita . According to the complaint, Kale had been stalking the girl for over a year and her ordeal began when she was in Class 9 at a local school. The acc ...Read More >
Study finds widespread soil toxicity, exposing gaps in regulation, monitoring, and public health safeguards nationwide. Soil around battery recycling units across four states, including Delhi and nearby regions, shows dangerously high lead levels, raising serious concerns for public health and environmental safety. A study by environmental research organisation Toxics Link found that 52 percent of soil samples recorded lead concentrations above 5,000 ppm in and around both authorised and unaut ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today said it has arrested a Superintendent and an Inspector of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in a bribery case. The CBI registered the case on Tuesday against Yellamilli Rinkesh, Superintendent, GST, Ranipet, and Ramkesh Meena, Inspector, GST, Ranipet. The First Information Report was lodged based on a complaint alleging that the accused Superintendent demanded an undue advantage of Rs 30,000 from the complainant for facilitating ...Read More >
BEED, April 8: A 15-year-old girl, who recently appeared for Class 10 exams, committed suicide in a village in Beed district of Maharashtra, apparently due to persistent harassment and stalking by a 27-year-old tractor driver, police said on Wednesday. The girl locked herself in a room and hanged self from a ceiling hook using a scarf at home in the village under Kaij tehsil on Tuesday night, they said. Acting on a complaint filed by the victim's father, police have registered a case against the ...Read More >
India's youth table tennis teams showcased their dominance at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, securing impressive victories against Sri Lanka and Maldives. Photographs: SAI Media/XKey PointsIndian U-19 girls team defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships.The Indian U-15 boys team also secured a 3-0 victory against Maldives.Jennifer Varghese, Ananya Muralidharan, and Prisha Goel contributed to the girls' team victory with straight or four-game wins.Aditya D ...Read More >
Naoba Meitei's last-gasp goal secured a thrilling 1-0 victory for Rajasthan United FC against Gokulam Kerala FC in the Indian Football League, highlighting a dramatic match filled with missed opportunities and late heroics. Photograph: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports/ReutersKey PointsNaoba Meitei scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal, securing a 1-0 victory for Rajasthan United FC against Gokulam Kerala FC in the Indian Football League.The win propelled Rajasthan United FC to second place in the le ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A former flight instructor at an aviation academy in the city has been booked for rape by the Begumpet police after a female trainee pilot accused him of violating her.Police said that they were in the process of nabbing the 30-year-old accused, who is in his native place in Kerala. The survivor on Tuesday approached the Begumpet police alleging that her instructor had lured her by offering to help her get a good score in the course and, in exchange, sought sexual favours. She said th ...Read More >
Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has prorogued the Union Territory's Legislative Assembly, formally bringing the ongoing House session to an end, officials said on Wednesday. According to a bulletin issued by the Assembly Secretariat, the order dated April 7, 2026, was issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 18(2)(a) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. "The Lieutenant Governor has prorogued the Legislative Assembly with immediate effect," ...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 >
With air quality levels improving across Mumbai and its surrounding regions, Mumbaikars are finally enjoying a breath of fresh air. As the long weekend approaches, it's the perfect time to step out and explore nearby destinations that not only offer a quick escape but also boast significantly better AQI levels. Here's a look at six places near Mumbai where the air feels cleaner and the vibe is just right for a refreshing break: 1. Dombivli (AQI: 39) Topping the list, Dombivli currently enjoys ...Read More >
Shimla: To address the shortage of faculty in medical institutions, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced that the retirement age of professors would be raised to 65 years for the next three years.The decision is aimed particularly at supporting newer medical colleges and addressing the shortage of super-specialists in Tanda Medical College. The CM clarified that the move would not impact promotional opportunities for other faculty members.To further improve staffing, the ...Read More >
A 32-year-old drug addict, who was hospitalised after his mother emotive appeal to save her critically ill son went viral on social media, succumbed during treatment on Tuesday. The youth was referred to Amritsar's Guru Nanak Medical College and Hospital from the Sultanpur Lodhi civil hospital on Monday. He was reportedly suffering from multiple health issues due to his drug addiction. As per his family, he was placed on ventilator in the Amritsar hospital after being diagnosed with acute live ...Read More >
It was signed by representatives of over a dozen groups, including the Ladakh Travel Trade Alliance, All Ladakh Adventure and Tour Operators Association, All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association, Ladakh Taxi Cooperative Society, Maxi Cab Operators Cooperative Society and Ladakh Bike Rental Cooperative Society. It was also endorsed by civil society groups such as the Ladakh Buddhist Association, Ladakh Gonpa Association, Anjuman-e-Moin-ul-Islam, Anjuman Imamia, Christian Association Leh and ...Read More >
The exhumation was carried out in the presence of an executive magistrate and a Forensic Science Laboratory officer, and the remains were sent to Civil Hospital for post-mortem to ascertain the exact cause of death, said inspector J K Makwana of Chandkheda police station. The baby girl had been buried at a crematorium in Chandkheda. The infant died on April 4 and her elder sister, aged three, on April 5. Their parents Vipul Prajapati and Bhavna Prajapati, currently undergoing treatment at a p ...Read More >
A 21-year-old student died after allegedly falling from a hostel building in north Bengaluru in the early hours of Tuesday, raising suspicions of foul play. The deceased has been identified as Laksh Mishra, a second-year B. Tech. student and a native of Ranchi in Jharkhand. He was pursuing his studies at a private college in Yelahanka. According to police, the incident occurred around 3 a.m., when the student reportedly fell from the ninth floor of a hostel building located within the limits o ...Read More >
Most orchards are currently in the pink bud stage or early bloom, a phase highly sensitive to external conditions and extreme cold at this stage directly affects pollination and fruit set influencing the eventual yield. Orchards in lower elevations had already suffered due to inadequate chill during a warmer winter and lack of moisture, resulting in poor bloom and weak fruit set. Now, as mid- and high-altitude orchards reached a promising stage, back-to-back hailstorms and falling temperatures ...Read More >
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