INDIA
Bengal polls: BJP approaches ECI accusing Trinamool candidate of using foreign nationals in poll campaign
Kolkata- The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the complaint against Trinamool Congress candidate from Rajarhat-Gopalpur Assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district and also the sitting legislator, Aditi Munshi, an acclaimed devotional singer, of accompanying foreign nationals in her campaign programme for the Assembly…
Punjab Assembly passes anti-sacrilege Bill with life term, Rs 25 lakh fine provisions
Chandigarh- The Punjab Assembly on Monday unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, providing for life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 25 lakh for the sacrilege (‘beadbi’) of the Guru Granth Sahib. The Bill aimed to provide a stringent legal deterrent against attempts to disturb communal…
EAM Jaishankar, European Parliament member hail ‘positive momentum’ in ties
New Delhi- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met European People’s Party President and member of European Parliament, Manfred Weber in Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed on the need to continue the positive momentum in India-EU ties and early ratification of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).”Pleased to meet with European…
‘Farmers will become energy providers too’: Gadkari unveils vision for profitable agriculture in MP
Bhopal/Raisen- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday outlined an ambitious vision for transforming Indian agriculture by integrating modern technology, infrastructure development, water conservation, and alternative energy sources while addressing the valedictory session of the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. The three-day national-level agricultural festival, organised at the…
Asha Bhosale cremated with full state honours at Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park Mumbai- The curtains fell on a golden era of Indian music as the legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honours on Monday at Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park. ‘Asha Tai’, as she was affectionately known, passed away on Sunday, April…
BEML bags $36.38 million export order from Middle East
New Delhi- State-owned BEML Ltd on Monday said it has secured an export order worth $36.38 million (about Rs 336 crore) from the Middle East for the supply of heavy earthmoving equipment. In a regulatory filing, the company said the equipment will be deployed for infrastructure development projects in the region.With this order, BEML’s international…
Women leaders call ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ a long-awaited victory
New Delhi- As Parliament is set to reconvene to take up the Women’s Reservation Bill, also known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, women leaders across the political spectrum said on Monday that its passage would mark the culmination of a decades-long struggle for equal representation. Women leaders made these remarks while attending the ‘Nari Shakti…
New era is beginning with Women’s Reservation Bill: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that the Women’s Reservation Bill marks the beginning of a new era. She added that it has taken decades of progress for women in the country to reach this stage, evolving from the ideals of “Beti Bachao” and “Beti Padhao” to now moving towards “Beti…
Jharkhand HC raps govt over delay in constitutional appointments, sets 10-day deadline
Ranchi- Expressing strong displeasure over the continued vacancy of key constitutional posts in Jharkhand, including the Lokayukta and the Information Commissioner, the High Court on Monday issued a final 10-day ultimatum to the government. Hearing a PIL, the court made it clear that if notifications for these appointments are not issued within the stipulated period,…
Uncertainty over Rahul Gandhi’s participation casts shadow on DMK’s campaign plan in TN
Chennai- With just nine days remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, even as uncertainty surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s participation continues to trouble the DMK-led alliance. The ruling DMK is gearing up for a major public rally in Salem on April 15 under…