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Leh, Apr 8 (PTI) To strengthen Ladakh's tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday launched the official portals for Ladakh Tourism and sacred exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha, an official said. The portals -- https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/ and https://tathagata.co.in/ -- were launched at the Lt Governor's Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, monks and senior government officials, a Lok Bhavan spokesperso ...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. The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which inclu ...Read More >
Assam, Kerala, Puducherry Assembly Election 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. The polling and counting will take place on different dates for each state/UT. In Assam, the contest is between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, including Assam Gana Parishad (AGP), against Opposition Congress and its partners. Assam Election 2026: Polling and Result Date * Polling Date: 9th April 2026 * Voting ...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. 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 ...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. PM Modi later said that the appro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mukesh Mangal, on Wednesday, said that all Indian seafarers in West Asia remain safe and maritime operations continue without disruption. He addressed a media briefing in the national capital, outlining key initiatives and developments undertaken by the Ministry of Shipping. Also Read | Assembly Elections 2026: Over 6.1 Crore Voters to Decide Fate of 296 Seats on April 9 Across Assam, Kerala ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Women Congress workers staged a protest outside the PCC office in Bhopal and burned an effigy of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday. The protesters raised slogans and called him anti-Dalit. State Mahila Congress General alleged that the Assam CM insulted Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who belongs to the Dalit community. She warned that protests would continue if Sarma does not apologise. The controversy started after Congress leader Pawan K ...Read More >
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Some of the key candidates include Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi, Debabrata Saikia, Biswajit Daimary, Ripun Bora, Atul Bora and Akhil Gogoi. The Assam Assembly Election is all set to be held on April 9 in a single phase the polls are heating up as major parties like the BJP, AGP and BPF have announced their candidate lists. These lists give a clear picture of the political battle across the state's 126 seats. While the BJP has released a list of candidates, it ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: More than 6.1 crore voters are expected to exercise their vote on Thursday when the two states of Assam and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will go to Assembly polls in a single‑phase voting schedule. The election in this round will cover 140 seats in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry, with the phase serving as a political soundboard and mid‑term test for regional and national parties alike. Results will be declared on May 4 alongside outcomes for Tamil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8: Pune has no shortage of CBSE options, but "best" looks different for every child. Instead of getting swayed by glossy brochures or social media chatter, you will get a stronger result by matching a school's teaching approach, support systems, and day-to-day discipline with your child's needs and your family's routines. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans. This article breaks down what to look for when you are shortlistin ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 6.1 crore voters are expected to exercise their vote on Thursday when the two states of Assam and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will go to Assembly polls in a single‑phase voting schedule. The election in this round will cover 140 seats in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry, with the phase serving as a political soundboard and mid‑term test for regional and national parties alike. Results will be declared on May 4 alongside o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: India is set for a crucial day of voting on Thursday (April 9) as multiple states and a Union Territory head to polls in high-stakes Assembly elections, while by-elections will also take place in three states. The electoral contests in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry are being closely watched, with major political parties battling for power and looking to strengthen their position ahead of future national elections. Extensive security arrangements, large-scale deployment of polling pe ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Congress has instructed its booth teams to be on guard against bogus voting ahead of polling on April 9 in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry where the stakes are high for the grand old party. All 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala and 30 in Puducherry will go to polls on April 9. The results will be out on May 4. According to Congress insiders, preparations for the April 9 Assembly elections in the two states and the Union Territory were reviewed by the senior leaders on Wednesday and ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a virtual interaction with farmers and representatives of voluntary organisations from the Chief Minister residence on Wednesday, a day before beginning of wheat procurement on Minimum Support Price (MSP). CM Yadav informed that wheat procurement in the state will begin from April 9 and he has issued instructions to all Collectors and SDMs to ensure easy and accessible arrangements for farmers at all ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday announced a set of measures aimed at simplifying regulations for banks, improving access to finance for small businesses, and enhancing liquidity in financial markets. In its official statement, the central bank outlined steps to reduce compliance burden for banks while strengthening the overall financial system. Also Read | Sikkim State Lottery Result Today 6 PM Live: Dear Regal Wednesday Lottery Result of Apr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, on Wednesday, assured that there is no shortage of coal in the country and power generation remains stable. Kassi said, "We have sufficient coal stocks available in the country at mines, power plants, ports and transit, which can be made available to the consumers at very short notice." Also Read | Sikkim State Lottery Result Today 6 PM Live: Dear Regal Wednesday Lottery Result ...Read More >
Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu Monday announced the formation of a new political outfit, the Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party, the move coming just two months after Congress "expelled" her for anti-party activities. Her husband and former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu continues to be part of the Conbress party even though he has mostly remained politically inactive in the recent past. Navjot Kaur's move to form a party comes months ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, due early next year. Sidhu, who holds MB ...Read More >
In a sharp political attack ahead of key electoral battles, Congress leader Sachin Pilot claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Left Democratic Front share a tacit understanding that benefits both sides in the state. Pilot argued that the political equation suits both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. "It suits the PM to have the same CM. It suits the CM to have the same PM," he said, suggesting a mutual political advantage. Taking aim at ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 8: A high-level delegation from the Indian Steel Association (ISA), led by Hon'ble Member of Parliament and President of ISA , Sri Naveen Jindal met Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi on 7th April 2026 to discuss key challenges and opportunities concerning the steel industry in the state. Also Read | Bride-Buying Racket Busted in Bihar: Rohtas Police Detain 24, Rescue Minor Girl in Bikramganj Raid. The meeting witnessed the presence of ...Read More >
Guwahati/Kokrajhar/Nalbari, April 8: With Assam set to vote, election authorities across districts on Wednesday stepped up final preparations, including distribution of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), deployment of polling personnel, and tightening of security arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful polling. In Kamrup Metro, presiding officers from various polling stations assembled at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati to collect EVMs and ballot materials for polling day. A tota ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday arrested the Mumbai divisional chairman of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) for allegedly accepting a ₹20,000 bribe to clear a contractor's pending bills. The accused, Rajendra Manik Ahire (55), a (Class I ) officer posted at the board's Mumbai divisional office in Vashi, was caught red-handed in his cabin around 1 pm while accepting the bribe. Another official, Manohar Laxman Pawar (50), a (C ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) issued a strong response to the Election Commission of India (ECI), calling for the upcoming elections to be conducted without political bias, central interference, selective targeting, or double standards. In a post on X, TMC described its message as "straight talk," emphasising that the electoral process should remain independent and fair. "Our straight-talk to ECI This time, the Elections must be: Free from Delhi's control. Free from political ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday lauded West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling her the Didi and the daughter of the people of Bengal, ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination at the Survey Building from Bhabanipur assembly constituency for the 2026 State Assembly elections. In a post on X, the party recognised it as a "decisive step" towards serving the people. As ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 8 (PTI) Karnataka government on Wednesday urged auto drivers, owners, and the public not to pay attention to any rumours regarding the shortage of auto gas. It stated that some private auto gas supply companies are experiencing a shortage; to remedy this, state-owned oil companies are supplying higher quantities of gas. "It has been noticed that some media outlets have published false reports that auto owners and drivers are standing in queues in front of auto gas stations in th ...Read More >
Patna: In a major political development in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10. State Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary confirmed that Nitish Kumar will travel to New Delhi on April 9 and take oath in the Rajya Sabha on April 10. Following this, he will step down as Chief Minister, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the state. Chaudhary stated that after Nitish Kumar's resignation, all constituent ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 8: Nearly 91 lakh voters' names have been deleted from the electoral rolls in West Bengal following the completion of the SIR exercise in the State, according to the Election Commission figures, sharpening an already polarised campaign, and turning the SIR from a bureaucratic exercise into the defining political flashpoint ahead of the first phase of Assembly polls on April 23. While Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the poll body of undertaking "targeted deletions of Matua, ...Read More >
Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Assam and Kerala just a day away, polling officials and security personnel on Wednesday intensified efforts to ensure free and fair voting. Authorities across both states have completed most of the logistical and administrative arrangements, with large-scale deployment of staff and security forces. In several parts of Assam, a notable feature of this election is the presence of women-managed polling stations, ...Read More >
A special three-day sitting of Parliament from April 16 to 18 will fast-track the implementation of 33% women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, assuring southern states that their representation will not reduce and adding that the total number of seats in the Lower House will increase. Addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in poll-bound Kerala, Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Botcha Satyanarayana has written to Governor S. Abdul Nazeer that the State Finance Department presented incorrect and incomplete information on government borrowings for 2024-25 and 2025-26 in the Council. In his letter, Botcha Satyanarayana said the reply given by the Principal Finance Secretary to a starred question in the February 2026 session understated the actual borrowings a ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 8: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged a massive backlog in the finalisation of accounts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with large number of accounts remaining in arrears as on March 31, 2024. The CAG urged the UT government to ensure strict adherence to timelines for preparation and submission of accounts to strengthen financial discipline, transparency and governance. The audit panel warned that the persistent bac ...Read More >
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