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Also Read | Nandigram to Bhabanipur, 5 key seats that will define West Bengal elections "TMC is bringing back that episode in history. A specific religious group will make it impossible for you to survive. There is a conspiracy to wipe out Bengal's culture and honour. Enough is enough. Those who are trying to change the identity of Bengal have to leave for good," Modi said. To be sure, the English version of TMC's document is called "Manifesto 2026" and in Hindi it is titled "Ghoshana Patra, 2 ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly linked to family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A Bench led by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry -- and any subsequent investigation, would cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state between January 1, 2015, and December 31, ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Bengaluru is facing a growing transport disruption as an acute shortage of auto LPG has forced a large section of the city's autorickshaw fleet off the roads, leaving commuters struggling with last-mile connectivity.Nearly half of the city's autos are reportedly idle, as drivers are unable to access fuel amid long queues and erratic supply. Autorickshaws, a key mode of daily transport for office-goers, students and short-distance commuters, have become scarce, particularly during peak ...Read More >
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has criticised the BJP-led state government over the delay in operationalising Jodhpur's historic Sumer Library, alleging a lack of intent towards promoting education and public knowledge. In a statement issued under his campaign "Intezaar Shastra: Chapter 15", Gehlot said that the previous Congress government had envisioned transforming the Sumer Library into a modern, high-tech e-library equipped with digital facilities and contemporary inf ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations of irregularities in the award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh, including those allegedly linked to family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria directed the probe agency to register a preliminary inquiry within two weeks and proceed in accordance with law. The apex court furt ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on Monday, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of public contracts by the Arunachal Pradesh government to companies owned by relatives the state's chief minister Pema Khandu. The CBI will submit a report within 16 weeks as to whether an independent investigation is warranted, the Court directed. The agency will examine contracts awarded from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2025. H ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit president, Ravindra Chavan, on Monday announced that the party will launch statewide programmes to disseminate its nationalist ideology among the common citizens. Chavan said the BJP plans to use the upcoming week to strengthen its booth-level presence and showcase the achievements of both the central and state governments to every household in Maharashtra. He was speaking during a flag-hoisting ceremony held at ...Read More >
Mangan (Sikkim) [India], April 6 (ANI): Around 1,500 tourists, along with approximately 169 vehicles and 79 bikes, are currently stranded in Sikkim's Lachen following the temporary closure of the Lachen axis due to a road breach near Tarum Chu Bridge. According to the Mangan District Collector Anant Jain, the evacuation process has started today under the close coordination of the concerned authorities. However, due to the blockage on the Lachen-Chungthang road, tourists cannot be brought down ...Read More >
NASHIK: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, said on Sunday that the govt will conduct an inquiry into how the Call Detail Records (CDR) of rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat landed in the hands of private individuals. Fadnavis also stated that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken cognizance of Kharat's bank accounts and properties, noting that the agency's inquiry is already underway.The CDR issue comes against the backdrop of claims made by activist Anja ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a sweeping move, the state government Sunday banned open sale and refilling of 5kg LPG cylinders, while making e-KYC mandatory for any LPG refills. The decision comes amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis and a spike in illegal LPG trade across the state. Announcing the policy shift, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare (FS&CW) Minister Krushna Chandra Patra said the government is moving toward a tightly regulated distribution system. Under the new ...Read More >
While college managements termed the HC order as a historic move the students' union, Opposition party leaders and the students want the government to release the dues and resolve the issue The 'interim measure' of the Telangana High Court permitting private colleges to collect tuition fees directly from students covered under the State's Reimbursement of Tuition Fee (RTF) scheme has triggered concern among students and parents, particularly those from economically weaker backgrounds, for whom ...Read More >
While interacting with mediapersons at the residence of Randhawa here, Bittu said, "The state government ordered an inquiry under the supervision of the chief secretary, but neither the chief secretary nor any other senior officer ever visited the family. We cannot hope for justice in such a situation." He said, "The government should answer why the police have not arrested Bhullar's 75-year-old father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar and PA Dilbag Singh who are accused in the case?" Taking on the Punjab ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Differences have surfaced within the BJD following the state government's decision to grant 11.25 per cent reservation to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) in medical, engineering and other higher educational institutions. While former minister Ranendra Pratap Swain welcomed the move and thanked Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, party colleague Arun Sahoo argued that the quota should be proportionate to the SEBC population in the state. Swain said in an importan ...Read More >
Rajasthan SI 2021 recruitment notification was issued on February 3, 2021, Rajasthan SI Recruitment Exam 2021: The Rajasthan High Court's decision to cancel the 2021 Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination has been upheld by a division bench led by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The SI 2021 recruitment notification was issued on February 3, and the exam was conducted from September 13 to 15, 2021, for 859 posts. Around 8 lakh candidates applied, of whom 3.8 lakh appeared for t ...Read More >
Addressing the closing ceremony of the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, he stated that the state government has made extensive arrangements in Nashik to manage large crowds at the Simhasta Kumbh Mela 2027 and ensure smooth arrangements for devotees. He emphasised that the Kumbh was a unique occasion where everyone participates equally and seeks spiritual purification through sacred rivers like the Ganga and Godavari. "No one asks about caste or beliefs; all come together in a spirit of unity," he ...Read More >
PUNE/NASHIK: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the state government is undertaking projects worth ₹35,000 crore to boost the infrastructure of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar ahead of next year's Simhastha Kumbh Mela. He was addressing the sadhus and saints in Nashik city on the concluding day of the two-day national executive committee meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, which represents 127 sects of Sanatan dharma. Kumbh Mela minister Girish Mahajan and school education minis ...Read More >
PUNE/NASHIK: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Sunday that the state government will investigate the alleged leak of the call data record (CDR) of the arrested self-styled godman, Ashok Kharat. Speaking to reporters in Nashik, Fadnavis said that the Enforcement Directorate has taken cognisance of Kharat's dubious financial dealings and other business transactions and will probe the case. "The leak of Kharat's CDR is a serious issue. The state government will investigate how and who ...Read More >
Summary The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) started consultations with electric two-wheeler makers on 2 April, as it looks to rev up its five-year-old 'Go Electric' campaign, eyeing a micro-level awareness on EV benefits, two people aware of the matter said. The West Asia war-triggered energy supply shocks are pushing India to speed up its shift to electric mobility to cut its oil import dependence and cushion the economy from volatility. Towards this, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) s ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Mumbai has arrested a Class I officer posted at Mantralaya for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 6.37 lakh. According to the ACB, the complainant was granted authority by the village's Sarapanch to oversee the approval of government funds for the development of basic amenities in his village. The official submitted an application to the state government to sanction funds under the minority welfare schemes for the village's infrastructure de ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Telangana Jagruti President K Kavitha has alleged a nexus between the state government and corporate educational institutions, demanding immediate legislative intervention to regulate rising school fees. According to a press release, Kavitha called for convening a special Assembly session to address what she termed as the "exploitation" of poor and middle-class families through exorbitant fees charged by private institutions. She questioned the gove ...Read More >
Delivering the First Dr Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture on 'Constitutionalism beyond rights: Why structure matters' at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna, Justice Nagarathna stressed that a "mature federation" must prioritise dialogue and negotiation over litigation, warning that the growing tendency of governments to rush to courts reflects deeper structural concerns. "Increase in conflict between the States of the Union or between the Centre and the States does not augur well f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of development projects worth Rs. 202.77 crore during the Dhanyawad Evam Vikas Rally held in Meham, Rohtak district. The Chief Minister inaugurated two projects worth Rs. 231.25 lakh. He also laid the foundation stone for projects worth Rs. 118.84 crore of the Irrigation Department and Rs. 80 crore 88 lakh 14 thousand for projects of the Public Health Department. He a ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (UNI) Telangana SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar today said the state government is moving forward on the path of equality, justice and self-respect inspired by the ideals of Jagjivan Ram while reaffirming the Congress party's commitment to Dalit dignity. Addressing a programme organised on the occasion of the 119th birth anniversary of Jagjivan Ram here, Laxman said the celebrations should serve as a resolve to strengthen the Dalit self-respect movement rather than ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Telangana Jagruti president K Kavitha on Sunday attended the 'Save Singareni' round table meeting in Hyderabad, raising concerns over policy decisions affecting the Singareni Coal Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). Addressing a gathering, Kavitha said, "Singareni Coal Collieries is one of the largest public sector units which employs about 40,000 Telangana youngsters, and unfortunately, the policy decisions being taken up by the current Congress gov ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday visited the family of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation (PWC) official who died by suicide last month, and stepped up the demand for a "CBI inquiry" into the case. Randhawa was allegedly tortured by Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and later died by suicide. The controversy erupted when Akali leader Bikramjit Majithia and others shared a purported ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday visited the family of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation (PWC) official who died by suicide last month, and stepped up the demand for a "CBI inquiry" into the case. Randhawa was allegedly tortured by Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and later died by suicide. The controversy erupted when Akali leader Bikramjit Majithia and others shared a purported ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 5 (PTI) Farmers and opposition leaders in Punjab on Sunday sought compensation for crops damaged in rain and hailstorms at various places, including Amritsar, Bathinda, Muktsar, Hoshiarpur, Tarn Taran and Fatehgarh Sahib. They asked the state government to immediately order crop loss assessment in the affected districts and award compensation. Pointing out that wheat crop was flattened and maize was also hit in a village in Amritsar's Majithia, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 5 (PTI) The BJD and Congress on Sunday demanded provision of reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) students on the basis of their population ratio in Odisha and not just 11.25 per cent as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The CM on Saturday announced that the state cabinet has approved a proposal to raise the quotas for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students and introduced reservation for OBC, known as SEBC in Odisha, i ...Read More >
Karimnagar: The Telangana High Court will hear a petition on April 6 on the future of the Cooperative Electric Supply Society (CESS), Sircilla, following its takeover by the Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Limited(TGNPDCL) after the cooperative failed to renew its licence. The transition ended CESS's 56-year functioning as a self-governing cooperative. A public interest petition has sought its permanent merger with TGNPDCL, alleging large-scale corruption, while the present CESS g ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday paid rich tributes to former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram on his 118th birth anniversary at the camp office in Undavalli, recalling his contributions to nation-building and social justice. Accompanied by minister Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy and leaders including Kancherla Srikanth, Undavalli Sridevi, Pillimaanikya Rao and Pothula Balakotayya, the Chief Minister offered floral tributes to Jagjivan Ram's portrait. Speaking ...Read More >
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