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Guwahati: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on a campaign trail in poll-bound Assam, on Friday accused the previous Congress regime of "facilitating" infiltration and credited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government with driving out such elements. Addressing his second poll rally in Assam's Barchalla, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said: "Congress always promoted infiltration and riots, whereas the BJP drives out such elements. Earlier, infiltrators used to take away the right ...Read More >
Guwahati: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress and AIUDF while campaigning for NDA candidate Deepak Kumar Das in Assam's Barpeta, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance would not allow the state to become a hub of "love jihad" or "land jihad". Addressing a public rally, Chief Minister Adityanath alleged that the Congress had "already fled the electoral field", while claiming that the time had come to politically s ...Read More >
Goalpara (Assam): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates here on Friday, expressed their gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his visit to the district ahead of the April 9 Assembly election and thanked him for his "guidance". Mentioning the issue of illegal infiltration in Assam, BJP candidate Tankeshwar Rabha urged for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Union Home Minister Shah addressed a public gathering in Goalpara's Dudhnoi as part of BJP's campaign for the ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: India's defence sector takes a major leap forward as the fourth stealth frigate of the Nilgiri class Taragiri (F41) gets commissioned into the Indian Navy on April 3 (Friday). Commissioning the warship at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underlined that Taragiri is an epitome of India's growing maritime power. "About 95 percent of India's trade is carried out through maritime routes. The navy is a symbol of the country's values and commis ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move aimed at strengthening wildlife conservation in the capital, the Delhi government has sanctioned the creation of nine Wildlife Inspector posts in the Forests and Wildlife Department. The newly created positions, classified under Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix with a salary range of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400, have been officially notified. The decision addresses a long-pending shortage of dedicated enforcement staff within the department. Previously, onl ...Read More >
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP on Thursday of attempting to influence elections in various states in collusion with the Election Commission (EC) and asserted that his party is preparing to counter such "conspiracies" to establish a "PDA government" in Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a press conference here after meeting the party cadre, Yadav said the members of the SP have reiterated their commitment to strengthening the "PDA" (Backwards, Dalits, Minorities) plank. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Police Flag Day ceremony for Karnataka was observed on Thursday at the KSRP 3rd Battalion Ground in Koramangala, Bengaluru. The event brought together senior state leaders and police officials to honour the service and contributions of the Karnataka Police force. Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah, Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara, and Additional Chief Secretary (Home Department) Tushar Girinath participated in the ceremony, joined by senior police officers. The announcement from ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has alleged that the Congress party is distributing between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh in each village to win the bye-election in the state. Speaking to the media at the BJP state office "Jagannath Bhavan" in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, alleged that before the Chief Minister's visit, Rs 5 to Rs 10 lakh was being distributed in each village in desperation to win the bypolls. He said that people have decided ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Assembly has tightened its scrutiny of the Excise Department following serious irregularities flagged in a CAG audit, with the House directing the government to submit an Action Taken Report by January 31, 2027. The directive comes after the Assembly approved recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), calling for urgent corrective measures to address alleged corruption, weak oversight, and policy failures in liquor regulation and supply. The PAC findings p ...Read More >
Nizamabad: Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana Gupta said that every youth should be like Hanuman, be honest and uphold Dharma. On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, he visited the Hanuman temples of Sarangapur and Neerugonda on Thursday morning. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA said... On this auspicious day, we should all make a resolution and be at the forefront of social service. He called on the people to walk on the path of Dharma. He said that this is not just a festival, but a day to awaken ...Read More >
New Delhi/Khammam: Member of Parliament from Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Vaddiraju Ravichandra, on Thursday urged the Centre to merge five villages adjoining Bhadrachalam back into Telangana, raising the issue during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill, 2026. Participating in the debate, Ravichandra, who is the Deputy Leader of the BRS Parliamentary Party in the Rajya Sabha, said that while his party welcomed the declaration of Amaravati as the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Silver prices fell sharply by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.37 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Thursday, while gold declined Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams amid a bearish sentiment in the domestic market. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal depreciated Rs 9,000, or 3.66 per cent, to Rs 2,37,000 (inclusive of all taxes) from Thursday's closing level of Rs 2,46,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also declined Rs 3,500, or 2.26 per cent, to Rs 1, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Thursday exempted customs duty on select critical petrochemical products for three months till June 30, aiming to cushion domestic industries from supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict. Describing the move as a "temporary and targeted relief", the Finance Ministry said it will help ensure availability of key inputs, reduce cost pressures and maintain supply chain stability. The measure is expected to cost the exchequer about Rs1,800 crore. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force Golconda team, in a joint operation with the H-fast team and Mangalhat Police, busted a store for illegally preserving and selling stale and spoiled sheep and goat offals. These products were being supplied to hotels, functions, and events across the city. Police arrested one person and seized 12 tonnes of offals worth Rs 10 lakh. Officials raided the A to Z Sheep and Goat shop situated at Mangalhat and apprehended Rafi Ahmed, a 52-year-old man ...Read More >
Nellore: Chanting'Jai Amaravati', leaders and cadres of Jana Sena Party celebrated the granting of legal status to Amaravati as the State capital following Parliamentary approval, in Nellore on Thursday. Led by party district observer Vemulapati Ajay, leaders lit lamps and burst firecrackers at Potti Sriramulu statue at Atmakur bus stand centre. Speaking on the occasion, party leaders hailed Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan for his steadfast stand in support of Amaravati as the sole capital of the State ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a communication board designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was inaugurated at KBR Park in Banjara Hills on World Autism Day. The facility was formally launched by Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal, along with Jayesh Ranjan and GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan. The board, installed by GHMC in collaboration with Avaz, Marham Resonating Resilience, CDC Talk and Learn, and Koru Kidz, features visual icons to help non-verbal children express ...Read More >
Hyderabad: South Central Railway has reported record earnings across freight and passenger segments for the 2025 to 2026 financial year, creating a strong financial base for large-scale station redevelopment and infrastructure expansion. The zone posted its highest ever freight revenue of Rs 13,575 crore and passenger revenue of Rs 6,235 crore, contributing to gross originating revenue of Rs 21,211 crore. These substantial gains are now directly supporting modernisation efforts, particularly un ...Read More >
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power. He previously served as Director (Projects) in the organisation. An engineering graduate with advanced qualifications in project management and management studies, he has also undergone leadership programmes at Indian School of Business and MDI, Gurugram. A member of POWERGRID's first batch of execu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRSLP Deputy Leader Harish Rao strongly condemned the remarks made by Union Minister Kishan Reddy in the Rajya Sabha, accusing him of spreading blatant falsehoods and insulting the self-respect of Telangana on the floor of Parliament. Rao stated that Kishan Reddy, who failed to stand firmly with the statehood movement, has once again betrayed the region through misleading statements. He took strong exception to the claim that the transfer of seven mandals to Andhra Pradesh was part o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS MLA Sudheer Reddy on Thursday targeted the government, accusing it of ignoring the mosquito menace despite people suffering severely in the state capital, and donned a gown stitched from a mosquito net. The BRS leader arrived in the mosquito net gown at the Assembly premises to address a press conference in the media conference hall near the Media Point. However, the marshals present in the Assembly took away the net garment. Sudheer Reddy said that in Hyderabad, if someone opens ...Read More >
Vijayawada: NTR District in-charge Minister and Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav said that the state government's 2026-27 Budget strikes a balance between welfare and development, setting the tone for achieving the "Swarna Andhra" vision. The Budget Outreach Programme took place on Thursday at the Pingali Venkaiah meeting hall in the Collectorate in Vijayawada. Minister Satya Kumar Yadav attended the event virtually, along with several MLAs. During the session, ...Read More >
Guntur: Sattenapalli MLA Kanna Lakshminarayana has demanded that YS Jagan Mohan Reddy apologise to the farmers of Amaravati. Addressing the media here on Thursday, he alleged that the YSRCP opposed the bill in Parliament aimed at granting legal status to Amaravati as the state capital. He accused Jagan Mohan Reddy of attempting to mislead the public through his statements and said such remarks reflect a lack of respect for people's sentiments. Reiterating his demand, Kanna Lakshminarayana said J ...Read More >
Narasaraopet: Activists of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party (JSP), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a massive rally in Vinukonda town to celebrate the passage of the bill granting legal status to Amaravati as the state capital. The bill was approved in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, paving the way for constitutional recognition of Amaravati. The rally was conducted following a call given by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief ...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 Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal. "Such initiatives enhance ease of travel, promote industries and tourism, and support international engagement," he added. Maj ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday decided to expedite transitioning to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for urban households while also focusing on implementing strict digital safeguards against irregularities in LPG supply. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting that was attended by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and senior officials of major oil and gas corporations. Notably, the m ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced that historic schools Satyabadi Bana and the nearby Bakula Bana in Puri district will be redeveloped as a heritage tourism site at a cost of Rs 585 crore. Majhi visited Suando village in Satyabadi area, the birthplace of Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, on Wednesday and paid floral tribute to the statue of Das. Addressing a gathering at an event organised at a nearby college to celebrate the statehood day, Majhi said ...Read More >
Mangalagiri: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan hailed the approval of the bill granting legal status to Amaravati as the state capital by both Houses of Parliament as a historic and welcome development. In a statement on Thursday, he said the passage of the bill in the Rajya Sabha marks a joyful moment for the people of the state, as Amaravati now stands firmly established as the capital. "With legal backing from both Houses of Parliament, Amaravati is now invincible as the capital city," he as ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Despite a sharp rise in liquor sales in the state during the 2025-26 financial year, the state government's overall revenue growth remained marginal, falling short of expectations, according to official data. Between April 1 and March 31, total liquor sales witnessed significant growth, particularly in beer and Indian Made Liquor (IML). IML sales increased from 362 lakh cases to 414 lakh cases, registering a 14.59 per cent rise, while beer sales jumped steeply from 136 lakh cases t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Transport Department has announced that it has generated total revenue of Rs 7097.38 crore during the financial year 2025-26. The department has recorded a growth rate of 2.70 per cent compared to the previous financial year 2024-25. According to the officials, out of the total revenue target of Rs 8535 crore set for the period from April to December 2025-26, the department has achieved 83.16 per cent, amounting to Rs 7097.38 crore. The revenue generated during the financial yea ...Read More >
Davanagere: In a significant show of strength ahead of the by-election, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar jointly campaigned in the minority-dominated areas of Davanagere South Assembly constituency, drawing a large crowd and enthusiastic response from voters. A massive public meeting was organised at Akhtar Raza Circle in the city, where both leaders sought votes for Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur. As Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar arrived at the venue, the ...Read More >
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