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Mumbai: In a major push towards digital governance and technological advancement, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of a dedicated Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Viksit Maharashtra 2047 Vision The move is aimed at accelerating the state's "Viksit Maharashtra 2047" vision by strengthening policy-making, implementation and monitoring of t ...Read More >
Chennai: A double strike by Alfred Moya in the second half ensured Inter Kashi FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 to secure their second win in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Daniel Chima Chukwu scored the consolation goal for the home side. Inter Kashi moved to eighth place in the table with eight points from seven matches while Chennaiyin FC remained in 11th place with five points from six matches. Alfred Moya was adjudged as the P ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a Pak-backed narcotics smuggling module with the arrest of its four operatives, including a woman, and recovered 16.8 kg heroin from their possession. The accused were identified as Balwinder Singh, a resident of Kapurthala district and Sumanpreet Kaur, Harpal Singh and Jaskaranbir Singh of Amritsar district. Apart from recovering the heroin haul, police teams have also impounded their Maruti Baleno car, in which they were travelling. ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav instructed that all the works proposed for Simhastha 2028 should be compulsorily completed by Diwali 2027. He was addressing a meeting of the cabinet sub-committee formed for Simhastha 2028 at Mantralaya on Tuesday. The committee approved 22 works worth Rs 2,923.84 crore. The Chief Minister said that an intense training programme arrangement should be started for Simhastha-related duties. Adequate availability of officials should be ensured f ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Cyber has busted an Instagram-based fake currency network and arrested two accused for allegedly promoting and selling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) through social media platforms. Accused Identified The arrested accused have been identified as Rahul Anil Pawar and Yogita Hitesh Bhosale. Officials said the action was part of Maharashtra Cyber's ongoing efforts to monitor digital platforms and curb illegal activities. According to investigators, several Instagram accoun ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday said that the Western Regional Agriculture Council will play a crucial role in strengthening coordination between the Centre and states while providing a clear direction for the growth of the agriculture sector. Speaking at the council held in Jaipur, Bharne expressed confidence that decisions taken at the forum would directly benefit farmers in Maharashtra and boost agricultural development. Regional council aims fo ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Two months after she was expelled from Punjab Congress, former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu has floated own political outfit named ''Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party''. Her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu, ex-cricketer and former Punjab Congress president, is still with the party, and still has Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi on the cover photo of his X handle. Kaur was first suspended for her ''Rs 500 crore for chief minister's chair'' remark and later expelled from the party for her criticism of ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: An RTI activist was seriously injured after an unidentified motorcycle-borne assailant opened fire in Airoli around midnight on Monday, with the victim sustaining a bullet injury to the neck. Police have launched a search operation to trace the attacker. Victim Identified and Hospitalised The injured has been identified as Amit Maurya, while Sandeep Gawas, who was present with him at the time of the incident, escaped unhurt. Maurya is currently undergoing treatment at Fortis Hospi ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, April 7: The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has presented a Rs 16,250 crore budget for FY 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure expansion, regional connectivity and housing development across Navi Mumbai and its growth corridors. The corporation has projected a surplus of Rs 100 crore, with estimated receipts of Rs 16,250 crore and expenditure of Rs 16,150 crore. Balanced fiscal performance in previous year Reviewing the previous financial year, CIDCO ...Read More >
Lucknow: Giving formal approval to the announcement made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a significant increase in the honorarium of Shiksha Mitra and part-time instructors. The decision is expected to directly benefit lakhs of education workers across the state and further strengthen the education system. As per the proposal presented before the Cabinet, the monthly honorarium of Shiksha Mitra, which had been fixed at ₹10,000 in 2017, has now be ...Read More >
Lucknow: Taking a major step towards preserving the legacy of great personalities in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has decided to develop 10 memorials in every Vidhan Sabha constituency. In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approval was granted to the 'Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana'. Under this scheme, the preservation and security of statues of great personalities, social reformers, and cultural icons will be ensured. As part of the initiative, the Yogi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday carried out a demolition drive in the Santosh Nagar area of Goregaon (East), a day after a violent clash between two groups left at least three persons injured. While the BMC described the drive as a "routine action" against illegal constructions based on prior complaints, the timing of the demolition, immediately after the clash, has drawn criticism from some quarters. Demolition drive sparks political reaction Reacting ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In a major breakthrough, the cyber crime branch police on Tuesday busted a fake SIM card racket and arrested two PoS (point of sale) agents involved in issuing hundreds of fraudulent connections. Police officials said the accused used a single individual's photograph to activate nearly 246 SIM cards, which were registered under different names and addresses. Officials suspect these SIM cards may have been used in cyber crimes. Additional DCP (crime) Shailendra Singh Ch ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, April 7: A GST officer and a private woman agent were caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to settle a pending notice file, officials said. The duo was apprehended during a trap operation at the GST office in Konkan Bhavan on Monday. GST officer, agent caught in trap operation The accused have been identified as Amit Bhanudas Giri (45), a sales tax officer, and Vaishali Vasant Kadam (39), a private agent. Giri was caught accepting ...Read More >
Lucknow: A fresh political poster war has erupted in Uttar Pradesh, with hoardings across Lucknow and several districts portraying Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's tenure as "Lyari Raj" while projecting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as a decisive "Dhurandar" leader. The posters, put up under the banner of 'Youth Against Mafia', have come up at prominent intersections in the state capital, including areas near the chief minister's residence. They depict Akhilesh Yadav in the style of a ba ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shares of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited saw strong movement in the market. Around 2 PM, PFC stock was up nearly 1 percent at about Rs 410, while REC shares also gained around 1 percent to trade near Rs 330. The rise came after reports of a possible merger between the two companies. Government's New Strategy According to sources from the Finance Ministry, the government is exploring a new approach for the merger. If PFC and REC combine, the government may not need to h ...Read More >
Latur: In a rare and significant discovery, a police officer with a passion for birding has recorded an international migratory link on Narcondam Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. G. Thikanna, an assistant sub-inspector with the Andaman Police, spotted and photographed a tagged shorebird during his posting on the remote island. The bird was later identified as a Sanderling. Experts say this is the first recorded re-sighting of a tagged bird on Narcondam Island. According to Dr Raju Ka ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has started its three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting from April 6 to April 8, 2026. This is the first policy review of the financial year 2026-27. The final decision will be announced on Wednesday, April 8, at 10:00 AM. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, who leads the six-member committee, will also address a press conference at 12:00 noon on the same day. Where To Watch The Announcement? The RBI will stream the policy announcement live on its o ...Read More >
Jalgaon: The Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated its 46th Foundation Day with enthusiasm in Jalgaon, where senior party workers were honoured for their long-standing contribution and dedication. Speaking on the occasion, MLA Suresh Bhole said the BJP has grown into the largest political party in the country due to the strength and commitment of its cadres. He noted that the party's journey from just two Members of Parliament to 303 MPs reflects the hard work and sacrifices of its workers. The ev ...Read More >
Haridwar: Acharya Balkrishna, who has been continuously working to give Ayurveda global recognition and to preserve India's knowledge tradition, has been honoured with another international award. He was conferred with the 'Vishwa Ayurveda Ratna' under the Earth Award and High Impact Sustainability Dialogue 2026, organised by the Net Green Foundation. The prestigious ceremony was held at UNESCO House in New Delhi, where several eminent personalities from India and abroad were present. Although ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a significant step towards strengthening Mumbai's expanding metro network, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced revised, passenger-friendly timetables across key metro corridors effective April 8, 2026. New Metro Lines Launched This follows the launch of Metro Line 9 (Dahisar East to Kashigaon) -- the first metro corridor in Thane district -- and Metro Line 2B (Mandale to Diamond Garden, Phase 1), which brings metro connectivity to key Harbour ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B, connecting Diamond Garden in Chembur to Mandale in Mankhurd, has launched and is set to open for commuters from April 8, offering improved connectivity across the eastern suburbs while maintaining relatively affordable fares. As per fare details available on the Maha Mumbai Metro website, ticket prices for this stretch remain on the lower side. The entire 5.4 km stretch from Mandale to Diamond Garden will cost Rs 20. A shorter ride up to Deonar f ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Even as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) performed the bhoomipujan for its proposed Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) or "POD Taxi" project in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), transport experts have raised concerns over affordability, feasibility and lack of public consultation. Project scope and connectivity plan The Automated Rapid Transit System, spanning 8.85 km with 22 stations, is being pitched as a first- and last-mile connectivity solution linking Ban ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: India's market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Tuesday announced a one-time relaxation for public issuances, acknowledging that ongoing geopolitical tensions -- particularly in the Middle East -- have slowed fundraising activity and reduced investor participation. IPO timelines extended amid market volatility Under existing regulations, companies are required to launch their public issues within 12 to 18 months from the date SEBI issues its obse ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has decided to import crude oil from Venezuela after a gap of around 11 months. In April, Indian ports are expected to receive about 10 to 12 million barrels of crude oil from the South American country. This comes at a time when global energy markets are facing uncertainty. Move Driven By Supply Concerns The decision comes as tensions in West Asia, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, have disrupted oil supplies. India is now looking at alternative sources to ensure steady ...Read More >
Mumbai: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), MMRDA appointed contractor has today marked a major milestone with the successful launch of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Nayak' for the prestigious Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar along with senior dignitaries and officials. The launch ceremony was attended by MEIL Managing Director Krishna Reddy, Director M ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a set of decisions aimed at boosting welfare outreach and strengthening public services, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday approved a sharp increase in honorarium for Shiksha Mitras and part-time instructors, alongside key proposals in education technology and healthcare infrastructure. Honorarium Revision Details Briefing reporters after the meeting, Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh said the monthly honorarium of Shiksha Mitras has be ...Read More >
Jalgaon: Jalgaon district has secured the top position in the state in the ongoing HPV vaccination drive aimed at preventing cervical cancer among women. So far, 2,293 girls have been vaccinated under the campaign, marking a significant achievement for the district. The success has been attributed to effective planning and strong awareness efforts by the Health Department of the Zilla Parishad. At a time when cervical cancer cases are rising across the country, both the Central and State govern ...Read More >
Pune: Allegations of political interference have surfaced in the case involving self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, with Bhoomata Brigade president Trupti Desai claiming that the issue is being politicised. Addressing a press conference in Pune, Desai said the case is very serious and involves the alleged exploitation of several women. She said it should be handled with sensitivity. However, she accused some women leaders from different political parties of making repeated allegations and counter- ...Read More >
Sikkim State Lottery Result | Image Credit: Wikipedia (Representational) The Sikkim State Lottery results for the Dear Prestige Tuesday Weekly Lottery at 6 PM will be announced today, April 7, 2026. The top prize for this lottery is a massive Rs 1 crore. We are keeping track of the results. If you have purchased a ticket and want to check if you are a winner, you can find the list here. Where to Check the Results? You can view the results for the Dear Prestige Tuesday Weekly Lottery April 7, ...Read More >
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