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New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that the Modi government has done a U-turn on the Women's Reservation Bill to "divert attention from the grave economic crisis" and influence voters in five poll-bound states and said the government has woken up 30 months after Congress had demanded its immediate implementation. In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Assam in which he urged Congress not to do politics over ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla have rejected the impeachment motion notice submitted by opposition members seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The notice of motion for impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar was signed by 130 Lok Sabha members and 63 members of the Rajya Sabha. Also Read | Breach of Discipline During PM Modi Rally: Kerala Police Begins Probe Into Officials' 'Fight' During Prime Min ...Read More >
Baramati (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar on Monday said that Baramati is not merely a constituency, but "Dada's heartbeat," and that every person connected to it holds deep importance for her. She emphasised that the upcoming by-election is not a personal contest, but one that belongs to every Baramatikar who holds affection and respect for Dada. Also Read | Breach of Discipline During PM Modi Rally: Kerala Police Begins Probe Into Off ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 6 (ANI): Ahead of Inter Kashi's Indian Super League (ISL) clash against Chennaiyin FC, the Inter Kashi coach, Antonio Lopez Habas said that the key priority for the team stays to retain their place in the league for next season and avoid defeats. Chennaiyin FC will return to home turf to face Inter Kashi FC in Match 48 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 IST. ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Monday held a meeting with all District Magistrates and representatives of oil companies to review the supply of domestic and commercial LPG in the state, keeping in view the current global scenario and the upcoming Char Dham Yatra and tourism season. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary issued clear instructions to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commercial LPG cylinders during the Char Dham Yatra so that hote ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday rejected the impeachment motion notice submitted by opposition members seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The motion, filed on March 12, 2026, under Article 324(5) of the Constitution of India, read with Article 124(4), Section 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, and the Judges (Inquir ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister and CPI (M) candidate Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday held a roadshow in his home constituency, Dharmadam. The roadshow witnessed enthusiastic participation from the supporters of CM Vijayan and his party. Also Read | Breach of Discipline During PM Modi Rally: Kerala Police Begins Probe Into Officials' 'Fight' During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Poll Rally. Earlier in the day, the Left Democratic Front government placed its progress ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): A team of Municipal Corporation and the district administration carried out a demolition drive in Bhopal near the Upper Lake, removing the illegal structures built within a 50-metre radius of the lake's Full Tank Level (FTL) in compliance of National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order, an official said. The action was undertaken by a joint team of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation and district administration on Monday in accordance with the Bhoj Wetland ...Read More >
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls, Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday sharply attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of not being able to "muster the courage" to condemn Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's reported open threat to strike Kolkata. Addressing a public gathering here, Banerjee said, "The self-proclaimed '56-inch' Prime Minister and hi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Rising Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav said he felt disappointed for his idol and a two-time Olympic medallist, Neeraj Chopra, after the latter missed out on a podium finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. While Sachin delivered a strong performance himself by finishing fourth, he acknowledged disappointment for Neeraj, who has been a constant inspiration and a consistent medallist since 2019. Also Read | Sahibzada Farhan Declines Steve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will embark on a four-day visit to Myanmar from April 8 to April 11, to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new President on April 10 in Nay Pyi Taw. According to a release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday, Singh is scheduled to hold meetings with key officials of the Myanmar government to discuss ongoing trade, economic, and developmental cooperation initiatives. Als ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Former U-23 Asian Championships Bronze medallist Lalit will be challenging for gold in the men's 55kg Greco-Roman category in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday, while two more Indian wrestlers will be aiming for the bronze medal. According to a release, 23-year-old Lalit dominated China's Huoying Shi in the semifinals to register an 11-3 victory before Aman (77 kg Greco-Roman) and former champion Sunil Kumar (87 kg Greco- ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Superstar Shah Rukh Khan never misses a chance to show support for his IPL team, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The Bollywood 'Baadshah' arrived at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday to cheer them on against the Punjab Kings. He was seen sitting in the stands with Suhana. Father-daughter's visuals from the stadium left fans excited. Also Read | Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi Under Fire for Debt Joke on Rajpal Yadav at Screen Awards 2026, Ne ...Read More >
Badrinath (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, Vishal Mishra, visited the shrine on Monday to conduct an on-site inspection and review the arrangements in detail ahead of the opening of the portals of Badrinath Dham on April 23. During the visit, he assessed the progress of works under the master plan and directed concerned officials to ensure that all tasks are completed by April 20 without compromising on quality. He also r ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls, West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in divisive politics, saying that TMC believes in unity and living together. He is the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate from the Kolkata Port Assembly constituency. Also Read | 'IIT Baba' Gets Married: Abhay Singh, Who Gained Fame at Maha Kumbh 2025, Ties Knot With Pratika; Know Who Is She. Speaking to ANI, Haki ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is accelerating trial runs of innovative technologies aimed at tackling air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Monday. Chairing a high-level review meeting with officials from multiple agencies, including DTC, NDMC, MCD, Delhi Fire Service, DTIDC and the Health Department, the minister directed authorities to expedite permissions, logistics, and infrastructure su ...Read More >
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday campaigned in support of State Minister and party candidate Govi Chezhiaan in Thiruvadamarudur. Earlier, he also held a campaign in the Viralimalai constituency of Pudukkottai district on Sunday, seeking votes for DMK candidate K K Chellapandian. Also Read | White-Collar Hiring in India Strong, Fresher Jobs Up 16%, AI Roles Surge: Naukri Report ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for hailstorms and heavy rainfall in five districts of Himachal Pradesh over the next two days and also warned of intensified weather activity under the influence of an approaching western disturbance. According to the Meteorological Centre Shimla, districts of Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Chamba and Kangra are likely to witness hailstorms accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Indian Oil Corporation Limited chairman A S Sahney visited Guwahati to review the ground-level LPG supply situation and assess service delivery. During his visit, Sahney interacted with LPG distributors, customers and field teams to evaluate stock preparedness, safety practices and overall operational efficiency. Also Read | Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Bengaluru Airport Staffer in South Korea ...Read More >
Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Monday expressed confidence that the secular progressive alliance (SPA) will win 200 constituencies in the upcoming assembly elections, attributing it to the legacy and influence of Vijayakanth and M Karunanidhi. She stated that the public's growing support wherever she campaigns ensures their victory. Premalatha added that those aligned with DMDK understand the all ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): The much-awaited trailer of Akshay Kumar's starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' is finally out to offer a glimpse into the fun-filled horror comedy in Priyadarshan's style. Starring Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and late actor Asrani in the prominent roles, the 'Bhooth Bangla' is slated to release in theatres on April 16. Also Read | Badshah Breaks Silence on 'Tateeree' Song Controversy and Mental Health Struggles; Thai Actress Piploy Kanyarat Comes Out As Queer (V ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Widely used heart disease risk calculators may be failing to identify a large proportion of Indians at risk, with nearly 80 per cent of patients who eventually suffered a heart attack not being classified as 'high-risk' beforehand, according to new research. The research titled "Comparison of ASCVD Risk Prediction Models in STEMI: Insights from a South Asian Cohort" was conducted by a team of scientists from Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday labelled the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government "corrupt", stating that the MK Stalin government was harmful for the people of Tamil Nadu. Speaking to ANI, Goyal said, "This (DMK) is a corrupt government. This government has to go. This government has been very harmful to the people of Tamil Nadu. After the election, if by mistake, people also vote for DMK, Udhayanidhi Stalin will become the Chief ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away in Guwahati on April 3, 2026. Sangma passed away aged 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Gilbertson Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975, according to the AIFF release. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma went on to earn three caps for Indi ...Read More >
A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed. The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran says "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway if they coordinate with Iranian authorities. Green Asha and Green Sanvi have crossed the Gulf area and are in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, the data showed, taking the total number of Indian-flagged LPG carriers that have traversed the Strait to eight. India is g ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Delhi Police have arrested a man who broke through a gate of the Delhi Assembly and placed a bouquet outside the Speaker's office on Monday. The Police also seized the involved Tata Sierra car with a Uttar Pradesh registration number which forcibly entered Gate No. 2 of the Assembly, breaking the iron gate. Also Read | Oracle Layoffs: Laid-Off Employee Turns Uber Driver, Earns INR 43,000 Monthly Interest After Losing Job; Here's How. The driver had escape ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a consultation paper seeking stakeholder views on framing a regulatory framework for application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) services, including Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platforms. The move follows a reference from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), which highlighted concerns over the rapid growth of FAST services operating without a clear r ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): After finishing as runners-up last season, Punjab Kings have carried their momentum into the IPL 2026 with two consecutive wins, and their spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule believes a positive dressing-room atmosphere is playing a key role in their early success. Also Read | Double Olympic Medallist Blanka Vlasic Named Ambassador for World 10K Bengaluru 2026 Scheduled for April 26. Speaking to ANI ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): At least four people were killed and eight others were seriously injured after an SUV car collided with an Eicher truck in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district late Sunday night, police said on Monday. The accident occurred near the trenching ground Devguradia under the jurisdiction of the Khudel police station in the district. The passengers in the car were returning to Indore from Sehore district after attending a wedding function. All of them were ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): The much-awaited trailer of Akshay Kumar's starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' is finally out to offer a glimpse into the fun-filled horror comedy in Priyadarshan's style. Starring Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and late actor Asrani in the prominent roles, the 'Bhooth Bangla' is slated to release in theatres on April 16. Also Read | Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Alia Bhatt's Hosting Debut Turns Into Major Style Moment, Serves Back-to-Back Fashion Wins (View Posts). ...Read More >
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