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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a joint inspection at Vasudev Ghat on Wednesday to assess the city's preparedness for the upcoming summer and rainy seasons. During the visit, the LG and CM reviewed various aspects of the ghat's maintenance, including boat operations and the condition of the iron bridge. Speaking to reporters, LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasised a collaborative delhi administration approa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea moved by Christian Michel James, challenging Article 17 of the UAE-India Extradition treaty. He is an accused in the Augusta Westland Chopper deal corruption and money laundering case. Division bench of justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja dismissed the plea and said, "We find no merit in the petition." The detailed order of judgement is to be uploaded by the High Court. Michel had claimed that the inve ...Read More >
Cooch Behar (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling them "Bangla-Birodhi Zamindars" who ask for people's votes, but do not deliver to them in return. In an 'X' post, Banerjee shared a video related to his election campaign in Cooch Behar, emphasising that TMC's "Maa-Mati-Manush Sarkar" delivers to the people without asking anything in return from them. "Now ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Thiru Vi Ka Nagar candidate KS Ravinchandran on Wednesday called the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) a "toddler party" during an election campaign in Pulinthope ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. He also enjoyed breakfast at a small platform tiffin shop along with local residents and gathered votes, engaging closely with the public in an effort to strengthen grassroots support as a part of the campaign. Leade ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday raised strong concerns over the Central government's foreign policy, calling Pakistan's role in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran a "severe setback" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and accepting the 10-point proposal from Iran. The Iranian side then accepted Trump's peace overture and agreed to safe passage ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel, expressing hope that the temporary halt in hostilities would turn into a permanent peace arrangement, while also criticising the "Vishwaguru" and India's foreign policy response to the developments. US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceas ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Wednesday raised a strong criticism against the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), calling the party a "blackmailer" over remarks of Madurai Metro development only after the BJP will gain power, questioning the kind of governance being performed by the party. Speaking to ANI on the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's statement on the Madurai metro, he slammed the central government, saying ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Wednesday launched a renewed attack on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding the upcoming special session of Parliament, which will possibly see the passing of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. The Chief Minister questioned the timing of the session while four states are going to polls, while also saying that the entire delimitation exercise has been "kept in secr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The EaseMyTrip Foundation has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Delhi, marking a significant step towards enhancing urban infrastructure and advancing sustainable city development. As part of this strategic collaboration, the EaseMyTrip Foundation will undertake the adoption, upkeep, and aesthetic enhancement of two key flyovers in the national capital i.e. Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Flyover and Apsa ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Wednesday launched a renewed attack on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding the upcoming special session of Parliament, which will possibly see the passing of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. The Chief Minister questioned the timing of the session while four states are going to polls, while also saying that the entire delimitation exercise has been "kept in secr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The EaseMyTrip Foundation has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Delhi, marking a significant step towards enhancing urban infrastructure and advancing sustainable city development. As part of this strategic collaboration, the EaseMyTrip Foundation will undertake the adoption, upkeep, and aesthetic enhancement of two key flyovers in the national capital i.e. Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Flyover and Apsa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday raised strong concerns over the Central government's foreign policy, calling Pakistan's role in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran a "severe setback" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and accepting the 10-point proposal from Iran. The Iranian side then accepted Trump's peace overture and agreed to safe passage ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has triggered a "new revolution of self-reliance" across the country as the scheme completes 11 years. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India and was launched on April 8, 2015. He credited the initiative for empowering youth, women, and small entrepreneurs through collateral-free loans and boostin ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant boost for Indian agencies in the extradition case against Mehul Choksi, an Antwerp court of appeal has ruled that there is a valid legal basis to extradite the fugitive diamantaire to India, while rejecting his allegations that the Indian government abducted him in Antigua and Barbuda in 2021. Choksi is also understood to have applied for asylum in Belgium, anticipating an adverse outcome, people familiar with the matter said. The chamber of accusation, part of the A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday condemned Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged derogatory remarks against the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, calling the former's behaviour "utterly shameful and despicable." In a post on X, Vadra wrote, "The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has used extremely rude and derogatory language against Congress President an ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam is ready to hold its 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in a single phase on April 9, with authorities aiming to ensure smooth, safe, and transparent polling across all 126 constituencies. Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel said the state administration has completed all necessary arrangements, and different departments are working together to make sure voting proceeds smoothly. Officials from the central government are stationed across the state to keep track of security and ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Antwerp Court of Appeal has given a positive advice to the Belgian government to clear fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi's extradition on six of the seven counts of alleged charges he is facing in India. In its advice to the Belgian government on April 3, the 'kamer van inbeschuldiging' (chamber of accusation) of The Antwerp Court of Appeal has said that all the alleged crimes for which Choksi is wanted in India -- criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, forgery or fraud, ...Read More >
Wayanad (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday called the Left Democratic Front (LDF)-led government "corrupt" and expressed belief that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is competent to lead the state. Speaking with reporters, Vadra claimed that the ruling government in Keralam has no ideology left, accusing it of "making deals with the BJP." "I want to say to the people (of Keralam) that you have a corrupt government, a govt which has no ideology left ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state on April 21 to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery. In a post on X on Tuesday, Chief Minister Sharma hailed the upcoming visit and described the refinery as a "lifeline" that would transform the state's economy. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, April 8, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities. "I am filled with i ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has expressed reluctance to examine records produced by the central government in connection with the alleged dual citizenship controversy involving Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The matter was heard by the Lucknow bench of the high court in the chamber on Monday after the Centre submitted that the issue was sensitive. The next hearing has been scheduled for April 15. In its order uploaded on the court's website on Tuesday, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Antwerp Court of Appeal has given a positive advice to the Belgian government to clear fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi's extradition on six of the seven counts of alleged charges he is facing in India. In its advice to the Belgian government on April 3, the 'kamer van inbeschuldiging' (chamber of accusation) of The Antwerp Court of Appeal has said that all the alleged crimes for which Choksi is wanted in India -- criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, forger ...Read More >
CM N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the recognition of Amaravati as the state's sole capital, expressing gratitude towards President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Naidu said, " On behalf of my people of Andhra Pradesh, I express profound gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu Ji for her gracious assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, fulfilling the long-cherished dream of our capital. I thank the Union Government led by Prime Minister Na ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state on April 21 to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery. In a post on X on Tuesday, Chief Minister Sharma hailed the upcoming visit and described the refinery as a "lifeline" that would transform the state's economy. "I am filled with immense joy and pride in sharing this information that the world's most popular leader, our guide for all, the illustrio ...Read More >
New Delhi: The NHRC has issued a notice to the Health Ministry, FSSAI and Delhi Police following a complaint that "action" was taken against "whistleblowers" who had raised their voice against alleged wrongdoing in the larger public interest, according to the proceedings of the case. The rights panel also sought an action taken report within two weeks. The complainant in the case has claimed that some persons submitted "fraudulent" documents during the recruitment process and the Food Safety an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said "serious and positive discussions" were underway on the implementation of two key ideological issues of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) or simultaneous voting for Parliament and state assemblies. Addressing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on the occasion of the party's 47th foundation day, the PM said, "Our mission is still ongoing. Serious discussions are taking place ...Read More >
Stating that the city had 15.20 lakh domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connections, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd (GSPCL) Managing Director Avantika Singh stated that people applying for new connections by June 30 were eligible for a discount of Rs 500. "There are 15.20 lakh domestic PNG (piped natural gas) connections in Surat city. The government is in constant coordination with oil and gas companies to ensure that they do not face any problems in obtaining a regular gas supply. In a ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The state government has set a target of providing two lakh new Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections in three months to all City Gas Distribution (CGD) institutions. It has also instructed them to carry out daily monitoring of applications received for PNG connections. In the last one day, 225 new PNG connections were provided in the state. This was informed during the Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting held to review the supply of domestic gas and fuel at Mantralaya on Tu ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed its displeasure over the Centre nominating an officer of the rank of under secretary to attend a high level meeting on the installation of CCTVs in all police stations across the country, and then exempted Union home secretary Govind Mohan's personal presence at the next hearing after Attorney General R Venkataramani agreed to resolve the matter. With the home secretary present in court, the bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said, ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is using abusive language in broad daylight and questioned the silence of the Election Commission. The Congress leader also said that no action was being taken against the Assam CM. "... He is using words we can't even speak, and he is speaking publicly. He is the Chief Minister; this means he has no regard for the people of the state, the country ...Read More >
At Sholinghur, Ms. Kanimozhi assured voters that the work on the proposed Bypass Road in Sholinghur town would be started once DMK returned to power Thoothukudi MP and DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi asserted on Tuesday that victory by the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, will set an example for other States, affected by BJP-led Central government's policies, to take up the fight against the national party vigorously ...Read More >
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