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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu holds a high-level review of ongoing capital city construction works at his camp office in Amaravati today. The meeting was attended by Minister Narayana, senior officials of CRDA and ADC and representatives of construction agencies. Officials stated that works worth 57,821 crore rupees are currently in progress across Amaravati. The Chief Minister reviewed project-wise progress, including targets set and achieved by each agency. He also examin ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Raj Bhavan constituency, encapsulating Puducherry's political, economic, and cultural heart, is the most-watched battleground in the April 9, 2026, Assembly polls. The Raj Bhavan constituency, considered the crown jewel of Puducherry for its administrative and tourism significance, is currently in the final stages of election preparations. As part of the single-phase Assembly polls for the Union Territory, voting will take place on Thursday, April 9. Also ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is reinforcing its 100-year-old underground storm water arch drains in Mumbai city and suburbs to increase its lifespan by at least 50 years, using a new technology that will improve water flow and speed up rainwater drainage during heavy spells of rain. The British-era drains will be fortified using geopolymer lining trenchless technology. Geo-polymer is a mineral-based chemical material made from aluminosilicate powders (such as fly ash or ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's passenger vehicle industry growth is expected to moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY27, largely due to the high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, ratings agency ICRA said on Friday. For FY26, the industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent, supported by strong festive demand, GST rate cuts and multiple new model launches, ICRA said in a statement. "The industry continues to witness structural shifts, with utility vehicles accounting fo ...Read More >
Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday announced a 50 per cent rebate on pending Non-Construction Fee (NCF) under the One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for Improvement Trusts, extended till April 30, 2026. He said house tax collection for the fiscal year 2025-26 has reached Rs 600 crore, up from Rs 500 crore in 2024-25. Ruling out any increase in property tax slabs, the minister added that officials have been given targets to recover pending dues. Highlighting urban infrastructure ini ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The passenger vehicle industry in India is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent in FY26, supported by strong festive demand, GST rate cuts and multiple new model launches, a report showed on Friday. The growth is expected to moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY2027, largely due to the high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, according to credit rating agency ICRA. The report expects growth across India's passenger vehicle (PV) and tract ...Read More >
While the milder weather should provide some respite to customers, and also lower power demand in the midst of an energy crisis brought about by the war in West Asia, a wet April could damage standing ready-for-harvest crops, some of which have already been impacted by western disturbances in the second half of March. ALSO READ | More rain for Delhi this week, IMD warns of thunderstorms across North India In what could further impact the farm sector, the agency predicted an 80% likelihood of a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Tractor sales surged sharply in the financial year 2026, with major OEMs posting double-digit volume growth. This growth momentum, however, may hit a roadblock as analysts forecast FY27 growth slowing to 0-3% amid high base effects and emerging El Niño risks. Ratings agency Crisil stated that tractor sales growth is projected to slow sharply to 0-2% year-on-year to about 1.2 million units in FY27. This follows an estimated 22% on-year rise in FY26, primarily driven by rationalisation ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 3 (UNI) Punjab Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, and Power, Sanjeev Arora, on Friday, unveiled a comprehensive roadmap on Friday to transform the state's urban infrastructure. The Minister announced a major infrastructure blitz, including the reconstruction and repair of 2,120 kilometers of roads across various Municipal Corporations and Councils. This initiative, budgeted at ₹1,300 crore, is slated for completion by the end of ...Read More >
A high base, along with inflation risks and interest rate movements, will likely temper demand, while the tractor outlook remains tied to the monsoon and rural incomes India's passenger vehicle (PV) industry growth is expected to moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY27, mainly due to a high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, ratings agency ICRA said on Friday. For FY26, the PV industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent, supported by strong festive demand, ...Read More >
New Delhi: For quite some time now, there have been ongoing discussions within the Indian Premier League regarding an increase in both the number of matches and the participating teams. Currently, only 10 teams compete in this tournament. These teams play a total of 74 matches amongst themselves, including the final. The league was inaugurated in 2008; at that time, a total of 8 teams participated. Subsequently, in 2022, two new teams were added, bringing the total count to 10. However, specula ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Calling the Malda violence "unfortunate and condemnable," Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Friday held the central government responsible for the incident, while also alleging that the Election Commission of India is no longer impartial or independent. Speaking to ANI, Prasad said, "The Malda violence is unfortunate and condemnable. This is the government's strategy to end democracy. In the last monsoon session, our leader Akhilesh Yadav, along with all th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Calling the Malda violence "unfortunate and condemnable," Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Friday held the central government responsible for the incident, while also alleging that the Election Commission of India is no longer impartial or independent. Speaking to ANI, Prasad said, "The Malda violence is unfortunate and condemnable. This is the government's strategy to end democracy. In the last monsoon session, our leader Akhilesh Yadav, along with all th ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Sthree Sakthi SS-513 lottery result will be declared today, on Tuesday, March 31. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm. Kerala Lottery Result Today Live, 31-3-2026: The Kerala State Lottery Department will declare the results of the Sthree Sakthi SS-513 lottery on Tuesday, March 31, with the draw set to take place at 3pm at Gorky Bhavan. This popular weekly lottery features substantial rewards, including a top prize of Rs 1 crore, a sec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd on Friday reported a 23 per cent rise in total tractor sales with a record 2,14,951 units in 2025-26 as compared to 1,74,785 units in the preceding fiscal. The company concluded the fiscal year on a strong note, delivering 37.4 per cent growth in March 2026, Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) said in a statement. It also achieved the highest-ever domestic sales with both the company's brands, Massey Ferguson and Eicher tractors, record ...Read More >
TAFE annual sales FY26, Massey Ferguson India sales record, Eicher Tractors domestic growth, Lakshmi Venu TAFE statement, tractor industry growth India 2026, TAFE AGCO settlement update, agricultural mechanization trends India Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), India's second-largest tractor maker, reported its highest-ever annual sales, selling 2,14,951 units in FY26, driven by a strong product portfolio and steady demand across key agricultural regions. The company on Thursday said ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Friday (April 3, 2026): One of the most reputable and well-run lottery systems in India, the Kerala State Lottery is renowned for its openness, social impact, and government supervision. Kerala Lottery results announced today, Friday, 3 April, 2026: SUVARNA KERALAM SK-47 - Friday Bumper Draw Results (Top 3 Prize Winners) Draw Date: 03-04-2026 Lottery Name: Suvarna Kerala SK-47 1st Prize: ₹1 Crore - TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT 2nd Prize: ₹30 Lakh - TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT 3rd P ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The NDA leaders on Friday emphasised that women's reservation in Parliament remains a top priority as the Budget Session of Parliament goes into an extended sitting. Speaking on the issue, BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia said: "Providing reservation for women is a commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and to fulfil that commitment, the BJP made efforts even in this session. However, due to the opposition not cooperating, the matter has now been continued to 1 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, April 2, granted permission for the continuation of works related to the Frequency Radar Project being set up in the Damagundam forest area of Vikarabad district. While hearing the case, the court expressed satisfaction with the steps being taken by both the central and state governments toward the development and protection of forest areas. It directed the authorities to continue these developmental measures and adjourned the hearing for six mo ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has permitted the Indian Navy to proceed with its Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radar project in Damagundam, located in Vikarabad district, while retaining oversight of environmental compliance. A bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin clarified that there would be no restriction on execution of the project. However, the PIL will remain pending for six months to review the progress of compensatory afforestation undertaken by the F ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana high court on Wednesday cleared the way for the Indian Navy's extremely low frequency radar project at Damagundam in Vikarabad district, while continuing to monitor environmental safeguards linked to the project. A bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin, hearing a public interest litigation, said there was no restriction on the project going ahead. The court, however, kept the PIL pending for six months to track the progress of compensato ...Read More >
Parliament adjourned till April 16 as government plans bill to raise Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, enabling 33 percent reservation for women via Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Both Houses of the Parliament were adjourned today, April 2, with the government set to reconvene a session on April 16 to take up what it has described as a "very important bill" that will increase the seats in Lok Sabha from 543 to 816. With this bill, Centre's decision to implement the women's reservation law will pa ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Amid concerns over geopolitical tensions in West Asia affecting the supply of raw materials, the state agriculture department has taken steps to ensure adequate availability of fertilisers for the 2026 kharif season. Under the supervision of Agriculture Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy, the department has put in place measures to prevent shortages and curb the misuse of subsidised fertilisers. The Centre has allocated 30.05 lakh tonnes of fertilisers to Karnataka, of which 11.42 lakh tonn ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 2: The Budget Session of Parliament is scheduled to reconvene on April 16, likely for three days, to consider key legislation, including bills to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, enabling the implementation of the women's reservation law, the Nari Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023. The government is expected to introduce the bills in the Lok Sabha first and has reportedly engaged in back-channel discussions with opposition parties to facilitate their passage. The m ...Read More >
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Thursday conducted an on-site inspection in Haridwar to review the progress of various ongoing and proposed works related to preparations for Kumbh Mela-2027. During the visit, he directed officials to ensure that all projects are completed within the stipulated timelines while maintaining high-quality standards, and emphasised the need for stronger inter-departmental coordination to expedite the work, a ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 2 (PTI) Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Thursday said the state government is fast-tracking urban infrastructure development with major reforms, improved services and large-scale projects. He said the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for Improvement Trusts has been reintroduced till April 30, 2026, offering around 50 per cent rebate on non-construction fee to provide relief to property owners. Arora said house tax collection for 2025-26 has reached Rs 600 crore, up fro ...Read More >
Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Singh Dhumal has opened up on the possibility of expanding the tournament, stating that while demand for more matches exists, the biggest challenge remains the packed international cricket calendar. In a conversation with the Financial Times, Dhumal explained that the IPL's growth, from the current 74 matches to a potential 84 or even 94-game season, depends largely on finding additional space in the global schedule.Dhumal highlighted that the current Fu ...Read More >
IPL 2026: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is already the second most valuable sporting property in the world, but the BCCI is not done growing the IPL just yet. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has dropped a significant hint regarding the future of the tournament, suggesting that an expansion to 12 teams and a longer season could be on the horizon after the current media rights cycle ends in 2027. While the demand from investors is growing, Dhumal made it clear that any further growth depends on a big ...Read More >
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Kerala Lottery Sambad Result Thursday (April 2, 2026): One of the most reputable and well-run lottery systems in India, the Kerala State Lottery is renowned for its openness, social impact, and government supervision. Kerala Lottery results announced today, Thursday, 2 April 2026: Karunya Plus KN-617 - Thursday Bumper Draw Results (Top 3 Prize Winners) Draw Date: 02-04-2026 Lottery Name: Karunya Plus KN-617 1st Prize: ₹1 Crore - TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON 2nd Prize: ₹30 Lakh - TO BE ANNOUNCED SO ...Read More >
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