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All India Trinamool Congress Kerala convenor PV Anvar announced that the party’s state unit will sever ties with the national leadership and form a new political outfit. He cited lack of support during the Assembly election as the reason. The new party, expected by May 15, will align with the UDF and support Rahul Gandhi […]
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed over ₹838 crore to 41.68 lakh farmers under the ‘CM-Kisan Yojana’ at ‘Krushak Divas 2026’ in Cuttack. Each beneficiary received ₹2,000 for the Kharif season. The scheme supports small, marginal, tribal and landless farmers, providing annual assistance along with PM-Kisan benefits for agricultural support.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Gauhati High Court seeking anticipatory bail in an FIR filed in Assam over alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. This follows the Supreme Court’s refusal to extend his transit bail and its direction to apply before the competent Assam court, which will hear it […]
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh begins a three-day Germany visit to boost defense cooperation He will meet Boris Pistorius to discuss industrial collaboration. AI cybersecurity and military ties A roadmap may be signed. India and Germany are also likely to advance a major submarine deal under Project 75I, strengthening naval capabilities.
The Delhi High Court is set to pronounce its verdict today on pleas filed by former CM Arvind Kejriwal and other accused seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI’s challenge to their discharge in the excise policy case. The court will deliver the order at 4:30 PM after taking Kejriwal’s additional […]
PM Modi announced Korean industrial townships in India and a target to raise bilateral trade with South Korea to $50 billion by 2030. After talks with President Lee Jae Myung, he highlighted cooperation in semiconductors, shipbuilding, and culture, calling it a “futuristic partnership” based on shared democratic values, market economy, and rule of law.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan met Indian-origin Tamil beneficiaries of India-assisted housing in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, during his 2-day visit. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to Tamil welfare, noting 50,000 houses already built and 10,000 more planned. He also expressed sorrow over Cyclone Ditwa and highlighted relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Amid intensified campaigning ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the divorce case of actor-politician Vijay and Sangeetha Vijay came up for hearing today at a Chengalpattu family welfare court. The high-profile case, drawing attention due to his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leadership, has now been deferred to June 15 for further proceedings.
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking to declare Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as “National Son” and credit the INA for India’s independence. Terming the petitioner “incorrigible,” the bench criticised repeated frivolous petitions and warned against wasting judicial time. The court also barred future PILs from the petitioner, citing earlier similar rejections.
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau launched “Operation Earth Guard” across Kerala, raiding 72 locations to curb illegal soil mining. Inspections found misuse of permits, excess excavation, and illegal transport. The probe suggests collusion by officials and involvement of “soil mafia,” leading to environmental damage and significant revenue loss.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu celebrated his 76th birthday by having breakfast with the poor at an Anna Canteen. His wife, Bhuvaneswari, donated ₹76 lakh to provide free meals across all 269 state canteens for the day. Naidu’s family and leaders praised his dedication to public service as he marked the occasion with labourers.
The Supreme Court has asked for a report on West Bengal voter tribunals that aren’t working right. Lawyers say the online-only system stops remote citizens from getting help. With assembly polls starting April 23, the Court wants to ensure voters can appeal list changes fairly and easily before the first phase of voting begins.
PM Modi today paid homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi, praising his vision of a just society and efforts to empower people. Basavanna, a 12th-century poet-philosopher and founder of the Lingayat tradition, is remembered for his teachings. PM Modi said his enduring ideals will continue to inspire and guide people, in a post on […]
The Enforcement Directorate raided 12 locations in Bengaluru, including Congress leader N Harris’s premises, in a crypto fraud probe under PMLA. The case involves hacker Sriki, accused of hacking portals and stealing bitcoin. ED suspects proceeds reached Harris and his sons. No official statement yet, while police earlier chargesheeted Sriki in the case.
A special cabinet meeting is set for April 24 to discuss internal reservation for Scheduled Castes. Delayed by recent elections, the meeting aims to resolve quotas needed to fill 65,000 vacant government jobs. With over 2.5 lakh total vacancies, the government is moving quickly to address growing unrest among unemployed youth across the state.