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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 6 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's criticism of the proposed delimitation exercise, stating that North India has a larger population as compared to the southern states. Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said, "The Chief Minister's statement that it should not be based on population is correct. It has been suggested because the population is higher in North India. Our population is comp ...Read More >
A Rs 132.51 crore road over bridge project is approved for Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla. This initiative will ease congestion and improve cargo evacuation. Western Railway will execute the project. The bridge aims to remove bottlenecks and enhance logistics efficiency. It supports the Sagarmala Programme and PM Gati Shakti. This development will accelerate trade and support economic growth. The government has approved a Rs 132.51 crore road over bridge (ROB) project at Deendayal Port Auth ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Women's Reservation Bill continues to draw attention across political and social circles, with prominent voices describing it as a significant step towards strengthening women's representation in legislative bodies, even as some emphasise the need for merit-based opportunities and timely implementation. Spiritual speaker Jaya Kishori welcomed the initiative as a positive development. "This is a very good thing. Women will get a great opportunity, which i ...Read More >
Cooch Behar, Apr 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies would start benefiting them from the 2029 parliamentary polls, as he sought to weaken West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's strongest electoral constituency. Addressing his first rally in north Bengal after the poll schedule was announced, Modi turned the sprawling ground in Cooch Behar into a direct appeal to Bengal's women, invoking the s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: More than 64 lakh residents in Delhi continue to rely on subsidised food grains under the Public Distribution System (PDS), with free ration support set to continue till December 2028, according to official data. At present, 64,93,601 beneficiaries across 14,28,475 households are covered under the scheme. A majority -- 62,46,786 individuals -- fall under the Priority Household (PHH) category, while 2,46,815 beneficiaries are registered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), which tar ...Read More >
Rejects claims on Udhampur neglect, says access, land use based on feasibility Srinagar, Apr 4: The government on Saturday said that the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project primarily impacts Ramban district, rejecting claims that Udhampur has been disproportionately affected or denied development benefits. Replying to a question by legislator Pawan Kumar Gupta, the government detailed that the 1,856 MW project spans Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi, with "maximum submergence in Ramban district thereby m ...Read More >
Replying to a question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said that as per data available with the Central Ground Water Authority , of the total groundwater extraction, 71.88 per cent in Delhi was for domestic purposes. The figure was 15.62 per cent in Ghaziabad, 3.21 per cent in Gautam Buddh Nagar, 18.6 per cent in Faridabad, 11.81 per cent in Gurugram and 13.24 per cent in Sonepat. He said the figures represent total groundwater extraction for domestic purposes, includin ...Read More >
A high-stakes political confrontation is brewing between the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress over the implementation of the Women's Reservation law, turning what was hailed as a landmark reform into a fierce electoral and constitutional battle. At the heart of the clash is the Centre's decision to convene an extended budget three-day Parliament session from April 16, triggering sharp objections from the Opposition. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended the move, sayi ...Read More >
The Pune city police have communicated to the organisers of singer - rapper Honey Singh's Pune concert to avoid any obscene language or songs that may have a negative impact on children. On March 31, 2026, Dr Panditrao Dharnevar of Chandigarh submitted a complaint to the District Child Protection Officer, Pune, against Honey Singh's concert scheduled at the Mahalakshmi Lawns in the city on April 4. Dharnevar stated that minors are allowed to enter the concert, so Honey Singh should not be allo ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority. The project is estimated at a cost of ₹132.51 crore. The project forms an integral part of the Government of India's flagship Sagarmala Programme and aligns with the objectives of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at ...Read More >
Honey Singh concert: The Delhi High Court said that the song is obscene, vulgar and derogatory towards women. Mumbai: Singer and rapper Honey Singh has rescheduled his upcoming concert at Pune due to unexpected bad weather. Taking to his Instagram handle, Honey Singh shared a note about his upcoming Pune concert, saying that he, along with the organisers have decided to postpone the concert due to "anticipated rain and thunderstorms" in the city as per the government advisory. The show, which ...Read More >
NGT news: Just before the Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra kicks off, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has flagged the risk of untreated sewage contaminating the Alaknanda, one of the primary tributaries of the Ganga and directed authorities to deploy GPS tracking in septage tankers ensuring stringent, real-time monitoring of sewage treatment systems in Badrinath. Principal bench of Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson along with Expert Members Dr A Senthil Vel and Dr Afroz Ahmad was hearing a ...Read More >
Still from TN-2026 Teaser (L) Vijay (R) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * TN 2026 teaser shows a hero named Golden Star Gulkand Kumar entering politics * The character resembles actor Vijay in appearance and mannerisms * Vijay fans see the teaser as a direct attack on their idol Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Tamil film TN 2026 - Thangai Natchathiram is all set for release next week but its teaser sparked a political cont ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Singer and rapper Honey Singh has rescheduled his upcoming concert at Pune due to unexpected bad weather. Taking to his Instagram handle, Honey Singh shared a note about his upcoming Pune concert, saying that he, along with the organisers have decided to postpone the concert due to "anticipated rain and thunderstorms" in the city as per the government advisory. The show, which was scheduled for tomorrow in Pune, will now take place on April 18. He ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): In a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority. The project is estimated at a cost of Rs 132.51 crore. As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, "The project forms an integral part of the Government of India's flagship Sagarmala Programme and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): In a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority. The project is estimated at a cost of Rs 132.51 crore. As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, "The project forms an integral part of the Government of India's flagship Sagarmala Programme and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday alleged that the government has called a "special session" for passing bills related to amending the women's quota law and delimitation to "grab political mileage" in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu polls, which is a "gross violation" of the model code of conduct. Asserting that the government's push for rushed delimitation exercise would have "dangerous consequences", Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said "we do not want any disturb ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Ganga water meets bathing standards at all monitored locations and pollution levels in the river are declining, according to the government. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary on Thursday said pH and dissolved oxygen levels of the river meet the required norms for bathing criteria across all locations, based on median water quality data for 2025 (January to August). He said the Central Pollution Control B ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Friday slammed Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil's statement on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, asserting that spreading venom against the state will not change the facts. The dispute centres on the financial and structural integrity of the Kaleshwaram project, which the BRS defends as "Telangana's lifeline," defending the Kaleshwaram project, Reddy called it a game-changer for Telangan ...Read More >
In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots childcare infrastructure, 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across 30 districts of Odisha were inaugurated virtually by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister to Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti and Tourism, Pravati Parida, in presence of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik at the WCD Conference hall, today. Addressing the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the go ...Read More >
A bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, while hearing a petition filed by Hindu Shakti Dal seeking the song's removal, observed that the lyrics were not merely offensive but were ex facie calculated to normalise the portrayal of women as objects of ridicule and sexual gratification. Directing the two singers, along with any other people claiming rights in the song, to take it down from all social media platforms, the court said that permitting the dissemination of such content online, inc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Groundwater extraction for domestic purposes, including the usage in high-rise apartments, accounts for a significant share of total withdrawal in Delhi and NCR districts, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a reply to a question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said that as per data available with the Central Ground Water Authority, of the total groundwater extraction, around 71.88% in Delhi was for domestic purposes. However, the figure was ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 2: Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour at various places here today. A grand function was organised in this regard at Shiv Mandir, Trikuta Nagar under the supervision of the temple management committee headed by its president, Shiv Kumar Jolly. Devinder Seth played a key role in organizing and managing the entire function. The temple premises were beautifully decorated with vibrant red and yellow balloons, lights and traditional adornments, cr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered removal of an allegedly "vulgar" and "derogatory" song linked to rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah, stating that its content violated even basic standards of decency.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav observed that the song, reportedly dating back to 2006, was deeply offensive and had no artistic or social merit.Indicating the deep distaste with which the court viewed the song, the high court added that the lyrics were demeaning towards women an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Central Government to take down the URLs of song Volume 1 of Honey Singh from all social media platforms and sharing platforms. The Delhi High Court said that the song is obscene, vulgar and derogatory towards women. This cannot be allowed in the name of artistic freedom and freedom of speech and expression. The song was released in 2006 by Honey Singh and Badshah. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued the dire ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) As many as 431 flood management projects have been completed across the country, protecting an area of around 5.13 million hectares and safeguarding about 54.84 million people, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said the projects were completed under the flood management programme component of the flood management and border areas programme (FMBAP). He said flood management and anti-er ...Read More >
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the "valuable" right to vote cannot be "washed out" in a manner that creates an "oppressive" situation for citizens as it allowed tribunals set up in West Bengal to hear appeals of voters in the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise to even examine fresh documents after verification. The order was passed by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on being informed that 19 tribunals headed by former high court chief ju ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Groundwater extraction for domestic purposes, including use in high-rise apartments, accounts for a significant share of total withdrawal in Delhi and adjoining NCR districts, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Replying to a question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said that as per data available with the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), of the total groundwater extraction, 71.88 per cent in Delhi was for domestic purposes. T ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of the controversial song Volume 1 by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah from all digital platforms. The court called the song "grossly vulgar" and offensive towards women. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, who heard the case, said the song's lyrics are openly obscene and disrespectful. The court observed that the content has no artistic or social value and reduces women to objects of ridicule. The judge also stated that this was on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Thursday took a strong exception to a "vulgar" and "derogatory" song allegedly released by rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah in 2006, saying the track was in complete disregard of even the minimum standards of civility and directed its removal from online platforms. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said the court's conscience was shaken to its "absolute core" and that the dissemination of the song on platforms accessible to minors cannot be co ...Read More >
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