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New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 100 per cent tariff on patented pharmaceutical imports to US is unlikely to cause immediate disruption to Indian drugmakers, as the move largely targets branded medicines while exempting generics and biosimilars, said Siddharth Mittal, CEO and Managing Director of Biocon Limited. Also Read | Mysuru Cloth Bag Scam: Karnataka High Court Orders Probe Against IAS Officer Rohini Sindhuri Over INR 5.8 Crore ...Read More >
After BJP, the Communist Party of India (CPI (M)) on Monday on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Himachal Pradesh government and chief secretary Sanjay Gupta accusing them of facilitating land mafia activities and benami land deals in the state. They also sought a probe by special investigation team (SIT). However, chief secretary termed the allegations as "baseless". The CPI (M) raised the issue of violation of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act cit ...Read More >
Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL against Election Commission officer transfers, finds no public injury, upholds ECI authority, says aggrieved officers may file individual cases The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the transfer of officers by the Election Commission of India (ECI), holding that the petition lacked merit and failed to establish any violation of public interest. In its decision, the court pointed out that the petitioner could not p ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Thursday reviewed preparedness for Census 2027, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg chairing the second meeting of the State Coordination Committee at Lok Seva Bhavan. Opening the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, outlined the progress of Census 2027 and the ongoing House Listing 2026 exercise. Director of Census Operations, Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, presented a detailed status report, coverin ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) The government on Thursday "put in abeyance" its earlier direction to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats in a flight without levying any additional charge from April 20, according to sources. On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of any additional charges to ensure fair access for passengers. "The matter has ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday appointed a new deputy commissioner (DC) of Shahdara North zone, after the previous officer was arrested in a Rs 4 Lakh bribery case. According to an official order dated April 2, Mamta Yadav, an IAS officer serving as Assessor and Collector in the MCD, has been given additional charge of Shahdara North Zone DC with immediate effect. Lt Col Abhishek Kumra Mishra, who was on deputation in the civic body, and Devanshu Ga ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday launched a sharp attack on AIADMK general secretary 'Edappadi' K Palaniswami, saying the previous AIADMK regime failed to curb crimes against women in Tamil Nadu. Addressing a campaign meeting in Erode, canvassing votes for DMK and Secular Progressive Alliance candidates, Stalin said Palaniswami has no locus standi to speak on women's safety, as it was during the AIADMK regime Pollachi sex scandal and misconduct of a DGP against a woman SP happen ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) The Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat) has said that the notification on final guidelines mandating the use of 40 per cent recycled content in food-grade packaging from April 1 is a "progressive step" which is expected to significantly ease the supply chain disruptions caused due to recent geopolitical uncertainties impacting both availability and pricing of virgin PET. In a statement on Thursday, the Association's Director General Goutham Jain said that it also marks a s ...Read More >
SĀDHANA Saptah - 2026, a nationwide capacity-building initiative aligned with the vision of Mission Karmayogi, was formally launched today by Anu Garg, IAS, Chief Secretary of Odisha, at Lok Seva Bhawan. This initiative, taking place from 2nd to 8th April 2026, is organised by the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration on behalf of the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha. The program is encapsulated as SĀDHANA Saptah, 2026 - "Sadhana to Become a Karmayogi ...Read More >
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused the Election Commission of working in favour of the BJP in states where elections are currently underway, including West Bengal and Assam. Addressing the media at the party headquarters, he claimed that several senior officers ,including the Director General of Police, had been removed in West Bengal, a scale of action he said was not seen during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Yadav alleged that despite complaints of ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State Government to grant approval for registration of an FIR against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri over alleged irregularities in the procurement of eco-friendly bags for distribution in Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and other Local Bodies. Justice M. Nagaprasanna ordered the Government to accord approval within four weeks under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint before a special court in Guwahati against former Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Sukanya Bora in connection with a money laundering case, officials said on Wednesday. The complaint was submitted before the court of the Special Judge, Assam, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Bora, who has since been dismissed from service, was earlier posted as Ad ...Read More >
Erode (Tamil Nadu), Apr 2 (PTI) DMK President, Chief Minister M K Stalin, on Thursday, alleged that the NDA's betrayals include 'strangling' the MSMEs during the ongoing West Asia crisis. Addressing an election rally here, Stalin alleged AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami had no achievements to claim for his government during 2017-21; neither does PM Modi, who comes on "election tours" to Tamil Nadu. Ridiculing the slow pace of work to build Madurai AIIMS, as that project was announced by the ...Read More >
Jaipur: The state govt Wednesday transferred 65 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle, which included appointments of 25 district collectors. This marks the second bureaucratic reshuffle in a span of just 12 days.In key changes, Sandesh Nayak, special secretary to the chief minister, has been appointed Jaipur district collector. He replaces Jitendra Kumar Soni, who has been moved to the Chief Minister's Office as secretary to the CM, with additional charge of the Department of Informa ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to international visa services for the people of Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and commitment to citizen-centric services. He noted that such init ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to international visa services for the people of Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and commitment to citizen-centric services. He noted that such init ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Wednesday said its retail sales grew 11 per cent at 1,12,334 in March from 1,01,021 units in the same month of last year. Domestic sales for the month under review were seen at 1,00,406 units, up 14 per cent from 88,050 units in March 2025, while exports declined 8 per cent year-on-year at 11,928 units, the company said. Royal Enfield said it closed the financial year at 12,38,659 units, up 23 per cent from FY 2024-"25, with the domestic sa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) An Ahmedabad-bound IndiGo flight from here was delayed by over eight hours on Wednesday after a tissue paper with "Danger" written on it was found in the aircraft immediately after the pushback, officials said. The aircraft was then taken to an isolation bay, where a thorough search of the passengers, their baggage and the aircraft was carried out but nothing suspicious was found, they said. A case was later registered in this connection against an unidentified person, poli ...Read More >
Rajasthan transferred 65 IAS officers on March 31, replacing 25 collectors. Jitendra Soni is now CM Secretary. The reshuffle aims to boost governance and development The Bhajanlal Sharma-led government in Rajasthan has undertaken a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring 65 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers on March 31. The detailed list, issued by the Personnel Department, includes changes in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), key departments in the Secretariat, and the a ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 1 (UNI) The Rajasthan Government has effected another major administrative reshuffle - the fourth within one and a quarter months, transferring 65 officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). This fourth list of transfers, ordered late on Tuesday night, effected change in collectors in 25 of the total 41 districts, including the capital district of Jaipur. Jaipur Collector Dr Jitendra Kumar Soni has been posted in the CMO as Secretary to the Chief Minister. Besides the post ...Read More >
She cited credible reports indicating that BJP agents submitted a large number of Form 6 applications for the enrolment across districts. "These do not seem to be routine applications for voter inclusion but a mischievous ploy to include non-residents in the electoral roll," Banerjee wrote to Kumar. "There are serious concerns that these applications may pertain to individuals who are not genuine residents of Bengal and have no legitimate connection to the state. Similar patterns were reportedl ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Honda Cars India on Wednesday reported an 18.41 per cent fall in its total vehicle sales at 10,036 units in March as compared to 11,884 units sold in the same month of 2025. Of the total car sales in the month under review, domestic sales stood at 7,585 units and exports at 2,451 units, the company said. "Demand for all Honda models specially Amaze and Elevate continues to be strong. We are excited to enter the new fiscal with plans to expand our lineup, including the launc ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday posted an 8.84 per cent growth in vehicles dispatches at 598,198 units in March over the year-ago period. The company had recorded total vehicle dispatches at 549,604 units in March 2025. Retail sales during the reporting months also remained robust with 542,436 VAHAN registrations (as per VAHAN data except for Telangana) as on April 1, indicating a growth of around 24 per cent, the company said. Noting that the demand was led b ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday alleged a conspiracy to prevent party president Vijay from carrying out his campaign across Tamil Nadu in the coming days, and demanded the immediate transfer of senior police officials, including the Chennai City Police Commissioner. Meanwhile, TVK president Vijay, in his representation to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleged serious security lapses during his campaign despite his "Y" category status, and has urged the Union Home Minis ...Read More >
JAIPUR: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Rajasthan government on Tuesday night transferred 65 IAS officers, including 25 district collectors, in a sweeping administrative overhaul.Among key changes, Jaipur collector Jitendra Soni has been moved to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) as secretary to the chief minister. He will also hold charge as secretary of the Department of Information and Public Relations, news agency PTI reported.Finance (budget) secretary Rajan Vishal has been appointed ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Ashwini Bhide, 55, an IAS officer of 1995 batch, widely known as the 'Metro Woman of Mumbai' for spearheading the Aqua Line (Metro 3) and navigating challenges of land acquisition and resettling project affected people, has emerged as the front-runner for the post of commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC), the country's richest civic body. Bhide will become the first woman IAS officer to make it to the position, when she takes over from the current civic chief Bh ...Read More >
Nashik: The lavish wedding ceremony of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat's daughter was held in February this year, and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is now likely to trace the VIP guests who attended the event. According to information available with the SIT, prominent leaders from both the ruling and opposition parties, along with senior officials, were present at the ceremony. Apart from influential personalities from major cities, some foreign guests were also reportedly in attendance. ...Read More >
Lucknow: He was shot seven times in 2009 for exposing a multi-crore scam in Uttar Pradesh's social welfare department. In 2022, he went on to become an IAS officer and made the headlines three years later by doing sit-ups before a group of agitating lawyers. Meet 43-year-old Rinku Singh Rahi, who has now resigned from the service after alleging that he was sidelined. He was serving as the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Shahjahanpur in 2025, when he went on an inspection of the tehsil premi ...Read More >
Gogamukh (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday vowed to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Assam, while reiterating the state government's commitment to protecting tribal traditions, Sixth Schedule areas and preserving Assam's identity. Addressing a public rally in Gogamukh, the Prime Minister said that several key decisions have been taken to ensure dignity, safety and equal rights, particularly for women. Also Read | Kota University Professor Accuses Ex-C ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Senior Advocate and human rights activist HS Phoolka formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital on Wednesday. The event saw the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, BJP's National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, and several other senior party leaders. Also Read | Kota University Professor Harassment: Former Councillor Om Gunjal Booked for Stalking and Harassing, Trying To Enter Woman' ...Read More >
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