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Sharing this reel, Chadha called the creator's idea an "interesting thought". However, he has not yet announced anything formally on what he will do next. Also read: Raghav Chadha is reading up on 'power'. So what's his next move on BJP, his RS seat, and Punjab? Key indications so far However, party accused Chadha of going soft against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and using party's time for raising issues such as samosa's prices on airports, which also led to a flurry of memes on social ...Read More >
Campaigns for the April 9 by-elections in Davanagere South and Bagalkot constituencies wrapped up on Tuesday evening. With the 48-hour silence period in effect, candidates are now restricted to limited door-to-door outreach. The elections were triggered by the deaths of Congress legislators Shamanur Shivashankarappa and H Y Meti. The ruling party has fielded Samarth Mallikarjun in Davanagere South and Umesh Meti in Bagalkot, both relatives of the deceased legislators, a move that the party beli ...Read More >
The Karreguttalu hillocks in the forests of Telangana's Mulugi district will soon become a eco-tourism hub, senior officials said on Tuesday. The area lies on the border with Chattisgarh and was, till recently, a Communist Party of India (Maoist) bastion. State director general of police B Shivadhar Reddy, who visited the area with other senior officials to oversee ongoing developmental projects, inaugurated the site of a planned police outpost and an Intelligence Coordination Centre near the C ...Read More >
A large share of LPG-run autorickshaws has been forced off the roads as drivers struggle to access fuel. In contrast, CNG-operated autos have continued to function, becoming the primary option for many passengers during the disruption. The shortage intensified late last week when one of the few functioning LPG outlets in central Bengaluru ran out of stock, with officials indicating that replenishment would not be immediate. Drivers described a system driven by uncertainty, where information abo ...Read More >
Gangtok, Apr 5 (PTI) Around 800 tourists are stranded at Lachen in Sikkim's Mangan district as the road connecting it to Chungthang has been closed due to a breach, officials said on Sunday. The breach occurred near the Tarum Chu bridge on the Lachen-Chungthang Road, they said. The Mangan district administration has issued a public advisory announcing the temporary closure of the road near Tarum Chu Bridge, leaving the 800 tourists stranded in Lachen, they said. According to officials, all to ...Read More >
There has been a striking pattern in voter list deletions in West Bengal's Nandigram, with Muslims, who make up about 25% of the population, accounting for 95.5% of removals across seven supplementary lists. Non-Muslims, who constitute roughly 75% of the population, accounts for just 4.5%, according to data sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The figures are based on an analysis by the Sabar Institute, a Kolkata-based public policy research organisation, which examined ECI vote ...Read More >
Kapur has spoken out about the ongoing dispute, calling it deeply painful and personal. She said that after the loss of her son, she now feels she is being pushed into a battle to protect what she and her husband created over decades. According to her, the situation is not just a legal fight but an emotional struggle over her family's legacy. Mumbai: RKapur has spoken out about the ongoing dispute, calling it deeply painful and personal. She said that after the loss of her son, she now feels sh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the moment with the Capitals. "Every Sri Lankan desires to play in the IPL, and if somebo ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the state will not accept any delimitation decision taken without its consent. He questioned the Centre's approach, alleged lack of transparency, and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address concerns raised by southern states Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said the South demanded a fair delimitation and that the state will not accept any decision taken by the Centre on the subject without its consent. Prime Minister Nar ...Read More >
Kerala voters' mood: While the ruling LDF seeks a historic third term, UDF aims for a comeback, and NDA attempts to break the bipolar trend The political mood in Kerala ahead of the April 9, 2026 Assembly elections is a high-stakes standoff between a quest for a historic "triple" by the Left and a strong "pendulum" push for change by the opposition. While the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a historic third term, the United Democratic Front (UDF) aims for a comeback, and the National ...Read More >
16.6 to KL Rahul, got him!! Rahul falls for 92. This could be the game for GT. Rahul chases a wide delivery, and falls. A cross-seam delivery from Siraj, who bowls on a yorker length and wide outside off. Rahul had left the previous wide balls outside off this over, but not this time. He has a swing at it, and ends up getting an outside edge for Buttler. 166/6 9.5 to N Rana, High ball... Sudharsan runs in takes it beautifully! Running in from long-off, took the catch as he went down to slide, t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 06: Punjab Carbonic Limited, an integrated carbon capture & utilisation and industrial gas solutions company, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectusdated March 31, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"), BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (collectively, "Stock Exchanges"). The proposed initial public offering will comprise up to 95,00,000 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each ("Equity Shares"), consisting of ...Read More >
A resident of Greater Noida has claimed that a section of her balcony ceiling collapsed in the middle of the night at her flat in Chi 5, triggering fresh concerns over construction quality in high-priced housing societies. In a video shared on Instagram, the woman, identified as Sonam Singh, describes the ordeal. She said the collapse took place around 2:00 am while she was inside her room. Startled by a loud sound, she went to check her balcony and found large pieces of concrete scattered acro ...Read More >
April 9 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free, countering a push by Iran to control the vital waterway. Iran has said it wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, the strait was formally treated as an international waterway. Item 1 of 2 Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has started production of the updated Volkswagen Taigun at its manufacturing facility in Pune. The model receives design revisions along with updates to features and equipment. These changes have been introduced following customer feedback and are aimed at modifying the overall package in terms of usability and in-cabin experience. Specific feature additions and variant-wise details are expected to be announced closer to the market launch. ...Read More >
Panaji, April 8 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region West Zone conference in Goa on April 9, where governance and development priorities will be discussed, an official said on Wednesday. A senior official from the Goa legislative assembly said Birla will inaugurate the event at 10.40 am on Thursday and address it at 12.10 pm. The official said that the conference, which will be held in a hotel in Panaji, is expected to b ...Read More >
DEFENCE MINISTER Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired the third meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), which was briefed about the easing of energy prices in the backdrop of the ceasefire that was agreed upon by Iran and the US on Wednesday after weeks of tensions in West Asia. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said the Ministers in the IGoM - formed to take stock of India's readiness in view of the recent developments in West Asia - were informed that key ...Read More >
YouTuber and Bigg Boss 17 fame Anurag Dobhal, also known as UK07 Rider, recently welcomed a baby on March 27, 2026, after suffering a near-death experience in a fatal accident. The YouTuber described the moment as his "second birth," after he reportedly attempted suicide by crashing his car. Days after the life-changing incidents, Anurag recently visited Vrindavan to seek blessings from Premanand Maharaj. Anurag shared a video on Instagram where he is seen sitting in a wheelchair, followed by t ...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 >
In a significant breakthrough against corruption in the health sector, the Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested five staff members of the Community Health Centre (CHC) Kodala in Ganjam district for allegedly misappropriating government funds exceeding Rs 2 crore through fraudulent arrear salary bills. The Berhampur Vigilance Police Station registered Case No. 04 on Wednesday following complaints that hospital employees had prepared fake salary arrear bills in the names of various staff betw ...Read More >
An interstate shooter has been arrested by the Uttarakhand Special Task Force for the 2020 murder of Councillor Prakash Singh Dhami, shedding light on political rivalries and turf wars. Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCIKey PointsRinku Sharma, an interstate shooter, was arrested for the 2020 murder of BJP-backed Councillor Prakash Singh Dhami in Udham Singh Nagar.The murder was allegedly motivated by political rivalry and a turf war for regional dominance, with professional shooters hired for the a ...Read More >
Telangana police on Tuesday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) deputy floor leader in the assembly, T Harish Rao, and other senior party leaders while they were en route to Parigi town in Vikarabad district to express solidarity with farmers protesting against land acquisition for a proposed industrial park. Accompanied by former ministers P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Errabelli Dayakar Rao and several other BRS leaders, Harish Rao was leaving in a convoy of vehicles to Parigi, when they were in ...Read More >
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation imposed a Rs10 lakh fine on the service provider after a passenger found an insect in his food served on a Vande Bharat train, which was shared by them on social media. The issue came to light after X user Aditya Didwania shared images from his journey on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat train, claiming he had found an insect in the meal served onboard. He also alleged that at least two such instances were noticed in his coach, prompting passenge ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Bosch Group's flagship firm Bosch Limited on Wednesday said it intends to acquire 100 per cent of its vehicle motion business, Bosch Chassis Systems India, through a cash deal and issuance of equity shares on a preferential basis. The move positions Bosch with a more comprehensive mobility portfolio, enabling it to better cater to the evolving demands of the domestic automotive sector, the company said. Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited represents the business of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India and Egypt will conduct a joint special forces exercise, 'Cyclone', from April 9 to 17, aimed at strengthening military cooperation and enhancing operational coordination between the two countries.The Indian Army contingent has already departed for Egypt to take part in the fourth edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise. The drill will be held at Anshas, according to the defence ministry."The exercise is a continuation of the growing military cooperation between ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹40,150 crore investment for the Kamala and Kalai-II hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh to bolster India's renewable energy and flood moderation. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments of ₹40,150 crore for two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh and revised the cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project to ₹79,459 crore, according to an official statement. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime M ...Read More >
Sunrisers Hyderabad star batter Henrich Klaasen reflected on CSK's strength and experience, saying Dhoni's absence doesn't make them any less of a strong side. IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a decent start to IPL 2026 with only one win out of three matches so far. The top-paid player, Heinrich Klaasen, has been in impressive form this season. In an interview on 'JioStar Press Room', Klaasen discussed his role in the middle order, the potential impact of MS Dhoni's absence on their Riva ...Read More >
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S P Goyal on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the first phase of the Census 2027 and directed officials to complete key groundwork, including a digital database of enumerators, by April 10. The review meeting, held via video conferencing with divisional commissioners and district magistrates, focused on house listing and housing enumeration to be undertaken in the first phase, according to a statement issued by the chief secretary's office. Registrar G ...Read More >
The film's first teaser was released last week on Hanuman Jayanti and gave audiences a sneak peek into the world of the movie and Kapoor's Lord Ram. The movie is backed by producer Namit Malhotra. The teaser, however, has received mixed views with some praising the spectacle while others criticising the special effects in the movie. Moti Sagar, who co-directed the show with his father, said it would be unfair to judge the film based on its teaser, but added that he liked Kapoor as Lord Ram, a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former irrigation minister T Harish Rao has said the govt was operating irrigation projects such as Kaleshwaram (package 6,8, 10,11 and 12), Devadula (phase III) and other projects across the state on frequent start-stop cycles. He said such a mode of operation of lifts are fundamentally against the engineering design principles and is likely to cause progressive damage to pumps, impellers, shear pins, shafts and associated electro-mechanical systems. In a letter to irrigation ministe ...Read More >
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