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Jammu, Apr 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a meeting on Heritage Promotion and Cultural Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir to review measures for conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage assets aimed at boosting tourism in the Union Territory. He called for strengthening institutional mechanisms and developing heritage-based tourism circuits to position J&K as a premier cultural tourism destination. The Chief Minister underscored the importance of learning from national and int ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday formally prorogued the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, drawing the Budget session to a close weeks after the House had completed its business and adjourned indefinitely. The order, under Section 18(2)(a) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, marks the final constitutional step ending a session that unfolded over nearly two months, with breaks in between. The Assembly had already been adjourned sine die on April ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aayog on Wednesday proposed an ambitious "Operation Golden Green" for Jammu and Kashmir aimed at transforming the Union Territory's horticulture sector and significantly boosting exports of apples, walnuts, almonds and saffron. In its report, Roadmap for Horticulture Development in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, the policy think tank said J&K possesses enormous untapped potential in global horticulture markets, but India's exports of these products have remained stagnant despite rising ...Read More >
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP National President, Nitin Nabin, on Wednesday alleged that "ruthless government" of the ruling Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has created "complete anarchy" and "encouraged the growth of infiltrators". "The utter abuses of the TMC, including verification, harassment of women, corruption, and cut-throat politics, are now about to be drowned by the people of West Bengal. I believe that Mamata Banerjee's ru ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 9 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a plea ... Kolkata, April 9 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a plea to impose immediate ban and campaign restrictions on the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for a specific period of time amid the crucial two-phase Assembly polls in the state later this month. In the letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyan ...Read More >
The Congress has not yet issued an official response on this matter. Guwahati: The BJP has filed a case against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over inflamatory remarks that he allegedly made during an election rally in Assam. The case was filed at the Basistha Police Station this evening, BJP state spokesperson and special media in-charge Ranjib Kumar Sarma told reporters. During an election rally in Sribhumi district, Kharge had compared the BJP and RSS with poisonous snakes, said Sarma. ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh opposition leader Botcha Satyanarayana has accused the state government of misleading the Legislative Council. He claims incorrect and incomplete figures on borrowings for 2024-25 and 2025-26 were presented. Satyanarayana highlighted significant discrepancies between government figures and CAG audited accounts. He urged the Governor to intervene and ensure accurate financial reporting to maintain public trust. Amaravati: Leader of the Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative ...Read More >
The Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a major interstate terror network, arresting five people, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative who had entered India 16 years ago, officials said on Tuesday. The Pakistani terrorist, identified as Abdullah alias Abu Hureira, had been on the run and had managed to set up bases outside the union territory, news agency PTI cited officials as saying. Among those arrested was another Pakistani terrorist, Usman alias Khubaib. The probe for unearthing the m ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a plea to impose immediate ban and campaign restrictions on the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for a specific period of time amid the crucial two-phase Assembly polls in the state later this month. In the letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday, the BJP had accused the Chief Minister of incitement to violence against the cen ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Abusive posts on social media may soon invite stringent legal action, state law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan warned on Wednesday as he said that the govt is planning to introduce a law in this regard.Underlining the state govt's intent to curb the growing misuse of digital platforms, Harichandan, while addressing media persons here, said, "There are increasing instances of offensive and defamatory content on social media platforms and the govt has taken serious note of it. Peopl ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 8 (PTI) Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Wednesday said the state government was contemplating bringing legislation to curb the use of offensive and abusive language on social media, noting that these platforms were becoming "toxic media". "Those making vile comments on social media should refrain from doing so. Otherwise, the government will take strict action against them in the coming days," he said in a post on X. He went on to say that it has been noticed th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment proposals worth over Rs 40,000 crore for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening the national grid. According to the Cabinet briefing by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Cabinet approved an investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Elect ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The stage is set for polling in two Assembly segments, Davanagere South and Bagalkot, on April 9, with candidates making their final appeals to voters. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged voters to support Congress candidates, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed confidence that the Congress will face defeat in the bypolls. Polling officials have put in place all necessary security and logistical arrangements to ensure a smooth voting process. Pol ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2026 at the Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex in Shimla on Wednesday. The championship will continue until 11th April, 2026 and features participation from over 100 players representing five countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal. Also Read | Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 2025-26 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged the voters of Puducherry to award the party a huge mandate in the assembly polls, assuring development of the Union Territory, including statehood. In a self-recorded video on X, the Congress leader urged the voters to "vote for a Puducherry run by its own people, your vote is your power." Describing the assembly polls as "an ideological battle," Gandhi accused the BJP of spreading "violence, hatred and anger," w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the Congress is committed to ensuring statehood for Puducherry as it should not be run from Delhi, while appealing to the people of the Union Territory to give an overwhelming majority to his party. A day before polling for the Puducherry Assembly election, Gandhi said an ideological battle is on, in which on one side there is the hatred, violence and anger being spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and on the other side there is the l ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asked corporates to contribute to the State's development through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). At a meeting on CSR funds with representatives of various companies on Wednesday, the Chief Minister stressed that companies' spending under CSR initiatives must yield 100 per cent positive results. The State government accorded top priority to education, healthcare, and water resource conservation, he said. CSR as a partnership for social deve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment proposals worth over Rs 40,000 crore for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening the national grid. According to the Cabinet briefing by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Cabinet approved an investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Elect ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in close coordination with State Food Safety Authorities, significantly ramped up enforcement and compliance efforts in FY 2025-26, reinforcing the country's food safety architecture and strengthening consumer protection. At the core of this nationwide push is a clear delineation of roles. While FSSAI sets standards and regulatory principles, the on-ground responsibility for licensing, inspections, and e ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 8 (PTI) Haryana's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday arrested a private bank official in connection with a Rs 150-crore discrepancy in accounts of Panchkula Municipal Corporation at a local Kotak Mahindra Bank branch, an official said. Pushpender Singh, the deputy vice-president of the bank, who had surrendered to the bureau earlier in the day, was arrested, an official said. Pushpender earlier worked as the Panchkula branch manager, and later rose to the p ...Read More >
Lucknow: Under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has achieved a historic milestone in the field of milk production. The state has recorded a 40% increase in milk production compared to earlier levels. Not only this, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the strongest milk-producing state, surpassing major dairy-producing states such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Among the country's total milk production, 5 leading states contribute 54%, out of which Uttar Pradesh ...Read More >
Nellore: Athletes from Prakasam district delivered an impressive performance at the 13th AP Classic Powerlifting Championship 2026, held from April 3 to 5 at GMRIT University in Rajam, Vizianagaram district. According to officials, the district contingent secured multiple medals across categories. M. Aishwarya won bronze in the 57 kg category, while B. Karthika clinched silver in the 52 kg category. In the Masters-1 category, M. Sunitha secured bronze in the 69 kg division. Among men, G. Shakt ...Read More >
He also enjoyed breakfast at a small platform tiffin shop along with local residents and gathered votes, engaging closely with the public in an effort to strengthen grassroots support as a part of the campaign. Leaders and cadres from alliance partners, including the Indian National Congress, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the Communist Party of India (CPI), were also present during the campaign. Ravinchandran said that public support for the DMK is strong, adding that people are welcoming the ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Deputy Chief Minister and Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni DMK candidate Udhayanidhi Stalin accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) of neglecting the state's development. Addressing an election rally in the Ayanavaram area, he asserted that the BJP has not done anything for the welfare of Tamil Nadu and "EPS is a slave of Delhi." "Support DMK candidate Karthik ...Read More >
Murshidabad, April 8: A truck hit the convoy of Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury near Jibanti, Murshidabad, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred when Chowdhury was returning to Berhampore after he completed his election campaign in Kandi, ahead of the West Bengal Elections. Several security personnel and staff members were injured in the accident. Further details awaited. Earlier, referring to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India ( ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday appointed Sai Kumar as the new Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu ahead of the forthcoming state assembly election. He has replaced N Muruganandam. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Also Read | HCLTech Layoffs: IT Services Provider To Lay Off 120 Employees in Orlando As Client ...Read More >
Murshidabad (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): A truck hit the convoy of Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury near Jibanti, Murshidabad, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred when Chowdhury was returning to Berhampore after he completed his election campaign in Kandi, ahead of the West Bengal Elections. Also Read | Raghav Chadha's Instagram Post Triggers Talk of New Youth-Led Party Amid Ongoing Rift With AAP. Several security personnel and staff members were injured in the accid ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the Lohit river in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. Briefing the media on the decisions of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the estimated completion period for the project is 78 months. Also Read | Assembly Elections 20 ...Read More >
Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: Puducherry votes on April 9, 2026. Here's your complete guide: polling timings, how to find your booth, accepted ID documents, and voter rules. Puducherry is all set to elect its new Legislative Assembly on April 9, 2026. If you are a registered voter in the Union Territory and are heading to the polling booth for the first time or simply need a quick refresher on what to carry and where to go, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know befor ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually inaugurated the 25th edition of the All India Police Water Sports Cluster Championship at the Water Sports and Adventure Institute in Tehri Garhwal on Wednesday. Speaking about the event, CM Dhami said, "I have been told that in this championship, 51 competitions of different sports, including rowing, canoeing, trekking, will be organised. I wish all the best to the teams taking part in this ...Read More >
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