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New Delhi: Following the recent killings, Manipur saw new protests as rage spilled onto the streets. Protestors gathered outside the Manipur Legislative Assembly, demanding a full-scale military operation against Kuki militants. Slogans like "Go Back Central Forces" echoed in the air as voices became louder, expressing the residents' intense dissatisfaction. Protesters called for increased security on the ground as well as justice for the victims. Authorities have tightened communication contr ...Read More >
Lucknow: Is it Rehman Dakait vs Dhurandhar in Uttar Pradesh? Bollywood movie 'Dhurandhar' inspired posters have popped up in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow and Amethi, targeting Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the 2027 state Assembly elections. The hoardings have been created by an organisation named 'Youth Against Mafia'. The interesting posters have been made in 'Akhilesh Yadav vs Yogi Adityanath' format, juxtaposing the two and questioning the public ...Read More >
New Delhi: Days ahead of the crucial West Bengal Assembly elections, nearly 91 lakh names have been deleted from West Bengal's electoral rolls following the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, as per reports. The large-scale revision comes ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with authorities aiming to update and verify the voter list across the state. As per official data released on February 28, a total of 63.66 lakh names, around 8.3% of the electorate had already been r ...Read More >
New Delhi: A long-haul flight operated by Qantas was forced to make an emergency turnaround shortly after departure from Sydney, after a serious onboard medical situation prompted urgent action by the crew. Flight QF7, bound for Dallas, was being operated by an Airbus A380 when the incident occurred mid-air. According to reports, the aircraft had already climbed and was en route over the Pacific Ocean when a passenger suffered a medical emergency requiring immediate attention on the ground. Be ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several parts of the national capital are set to face water supply disruptions on April 8 and 9, as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) undertakes scheduled maintenance work across key infrastructure. According to officials, the disruption is part of the DJB's annual maintenance programme, which includes cleaning and flushing of underground reservoirs and servicing of booster pumping stations. The exercise is aimed at improving water quality and enhancing overall system efficiency. Residents ...Read More >
Barrackpore: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back strongly at Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's recent remarks related to striking Kolkata, stressing that he should not give "such provocative statement" because they suffered the consequences when Pakistan was divided into two parts. Speaking to ANI, Singh further said that only God would know how many parts Pakistan would be divided into if "they cast an eye on Bengal." ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Election Commission of India on Monday announced that the Silent Period for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly, 2026, will commence from 5:00 PM on April 7, 2026, marking 48 hours before the close of polling across all constituencies. As per Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, all forms of election campaigning will be strictly prohibited during this period. This includes public meetings, processions, rallies, and any campaign-related acti ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant move for Andhra Pradesh, the long-pending plan to establish Amaravati as the state's capital received a major push after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026. With this, Amaravati has now been accorded statutory status as the sole and permanent capital of the state. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the development, declaring on X, "The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati." Expressing grat ...Read More >
Panaji: A 23-year-old woman working at a five-star hotel was killed and her male colleague left critically injured after a speeding luxury car allegedly rammed into their motorcycle in North Goa's Dona Paula area, police said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as 22-year-old Darius Dias, was arrested on Monday, a day after the late-night accident that has sparked outrage over reckless driving in the coastal state. According to police, Dias was allegedly behind the wheel of a Mini Cooper when ...Read More >
Imphal: Violence flared up once again in Manipur on Monday, with two children killed in a bomb attack in Bishnupur district and fresh firing reported from Ukhrul, intensifying tensions in the already volatile state. The deadly incident took place in the early hours of April 7 at Tronglaobi village in Bishnupur district. Suspected Kuki militants allegedly launched a bomb attack around 1:05 am, targeting residential areas while villagers were asleep. One of the explosives struck a house where a m ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi and the wider Delhi-NCR witnessed light rain and cloudy skies on Tuesday, bringing relief from rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for the next two days warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. According to IMD data cited in recent reports, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 33.3°C, slightly below normal for this time of year, as rainfall activity helped cool the region. The weather department has forecast con ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP KC Venugopal has questioned the central government's "short-cut method" in pushing the FCRA (Amendment) Bill. The Congress leader has written a strongly-worded letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amid a heated political slugfest over the FCRA amendments. The opposition has accused the Centre of trying to restrict foreign funding to NGOs and minority institutions under the garb of regulatory compliance. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: In the Kerala Assembly Elections, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) appears to be ahead of other political parties and alliances and is likely to dominate the elections, as per a latest poll survey. The survey has projected the UDF alliance to secure 88-92 seats in the 140-member House. The poll prediction is likely to upset the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), which is expected to win only 42-46 seats, reflecting a big decline from its traditional strongholds ...Read More >
Madurai: A court in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Monday sentenced nine policemen to death for their role in the custodial deaths of trader P Jayaraj and his son J Benicks in Thoothukudi district, a case that had sparked nationwide outrage six years ago. Those convicted include Inspector Sridhar; Sub-Inspectors Balakrishnan and Raghu Ganesh; and police personnel Murugan, Samadurai, Muthuraja, Chelladurai, Thomas Francis, and Veilumuthu. Describing the incident as a clear "abuse of authority ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a feat that goes far beyond adventure tourism, Divya Singh, a young woman from Uttar Pradesh, has completed a journey most seasoned explorers would hesitate to attempt. Starting from Kathmandu, she cycled all the way to Everest Base Camp, battling extreme weather, high-altitude conditions, and unforgiving terrain. Her achievement has quickly gone viral, inspiring thousands online. What makes this expedition remarkable is not just the destination, but the sheer effort behind it. Ov ...Read More >
New Delhi: The latest round of layoffs at Oracle has left many employees in India dealing with uncertainty. Several accounts online suggest that the job cuts were sudden, with impacted workers receiving early morning emails instead of direct conversations. In some teams, employees across levels including managers were reportedly affected, making the situation more difficult for those caught off guard. While the company has not officially shared region-wise numbers, discussions across forums ind ...Read More >
Indore: At least four people were killed and eight others were seriously injured after an SUV car collided with an Eicher truck in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district late Sunday night, police said on Monday. The accident occurred near the trenching ground Devguradia under the jurisdiction of the Khudel police station in the district. The passengers in the car were returning to Indore from Sehore district after attending a wedding function. All of them were residents of Iqbal Colony, Sadar Bazar, i ...Read More >
Hojai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed Congress, accusing the party of looking after its own interests and depriving Assam of development under its government. Addressing an election rally in Assam's Hojai in support of BJP's candidate Shiladitya Dev, PM Modi lauded the NDA government's efforts to maintain electricity supply in the district. Calling Assam a model state in terms of electricity, he noted that the Centre has provided Rs 70,000 to 80,000 under PM Surya Ghar Muft Yojan ...Read More >
Barpeta: Amid criticism over the special Parliament session called to implement the Women's Reservation Act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured that the move will not affect the representation of any state, noting population control measures in North-Eastern and Southern states. Speaking at a public rally in Barpeta, the Prime Minister emphasised that the legislation would benefit all states and no state would face any disadvantage, urging political leaders across parties to work to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Solicitor General of India (SGI) has warned against the trend of making "serious allegations" against judges and institutions to force recusal. The Delhi High Court issued notice to CBI on Arvind Kejriwal's plea asking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to recuse from the Excise policy case. Kejriwal told Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma that he will argue the recusal application himself. Kejriwal along with SGI Tushar Mehta and other lawyers were present in the court room. ...Read More >
Malda (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): The District Magistrate of West Bengal's Malda has issued a show-cause notice to the Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order) after seven judicial officers, including three women, were gheraoed on April 1. The showcause notice dated April 4 was served to Shaikh Ansar Ahmad over "Serious lapse in duty and failure to report ground situation to higher authority on 1st April 2026, regarding the condition of Judicial Officers at Kaliachak." The noti ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fresh speculation around the health of US President Donald Trump erupted over the Easter weekend after he suddenly disappeared from public view and skipped key events, including traditional Easter church services. The buzz started after an unusual break in Trump's public schedule. The White House issued a "lid" - indicating no further public appearances and listed only "executive time," which many interpreted as a sign of a possible medical emergency. Social media further fuelled th ...Read More >
New Delhi: As tensions rise in the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the battle is no longer just on the ground or in the air. It is now playing out in silence - online silence. Iran has crossed more than 888 hours without full internet access, marking what is now the longest nationwide blackout ever recorded. Data from NetBlocks, a website that tracs Internet shutdown in real-time, shows the shutdown has stretched beyond 38 days, cutting off an entire country from the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing war between Iran- Israel- United States, along with its regional allies, is entering a new and more dangerous phase. This is no longer just about military bases or troop movements. Both sides are increasingly signalling that the real targets are the economic engines that keep countries running - energy systems, cloud networks, and the massive data centers powering the digital world. In simple terms, the battlefield is shifting from borders to business infrastructure. In a ...Read More >
New Delhi: In the middle of a high-risk rescue operation deep inside Iran, a seemingly simple radio message -- "Power be to God" -- sent ripples of concern through the Pentagon, briefly raising fears that a downed American airman may have fallen into enemy hands. The phrase, reportedly transmitted by the stranded U.S. weapons systems officer after his F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, was considered "off-script" and unusual under strict military survival protocols. According to official ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Police, in coordination with the Mumbai Police Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has foiled a major terror plot in Delhi by arresting two suspects linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The terror suspects, identified as Mosab Ahmed alias Kalam and Mohammad Hamad Kalra, were detained in a joint operation. According to the Delhi Police, the JeM suspects were planning a toy car blast in Delhi to terrorize the city once again. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A horrific incident of forced conversion has surfaced from Hyderabad, where a woman has alleged that she was drugged, raped and was forced to convert to Islam by her husband and his family. The woman, while speaking to ANI, recalled that Nawaz, falsely told her that he had converted to Hinduism and his new name was Navadurga. However, after marriage, he and his family forcefully converted her to a Muslim. "I first met Nawaz in May 2021. After meeting for one or two days, he told me ...Read More >
Amritsar: The Amritsar Commissionerate Police of Punjab Police have achieved a breakthrough in their anti-drug efforts, arresting two accused and recovering 4.13 kilograms of heroin from their possession. According to police, the accused were procuring narcotics consignments from Pakistan using drones and supplying them across the Majha and Doaba regions. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that both accused were in contact with Europe-based handlers as well as operatives l ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Sunday said fuel supplies across the country remain stable despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia, urging citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said it is closely monitoring the situation and has taken several steps to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply and the smooth functioning of key sectors. "Govt. is making all efforts to ensure availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and citizens are advised ...Read More >
Farrukhabad: What began as a routine moment, with a grandmother guiding her grandson how to park a Mahindra Thar taking it in reverse, ended in a tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad. The 70-year-old woman, identified as Sarla Katiyar, was crushed to death after the Thar allegedly reversed due to a parking error. The incident occurred on Thursday evening around 8:30 pm and was captured on CCTV. The footage showed that the grandson was parking the SUV inside their house as the elderly ...Read More >
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