Actrress Priyanka Chopra Jonas showed support for her cousin Parineeti Chopra’s husband, Raghav Chadha, after he was removed as AAP deputy leader in Rajya Sabha. She reacted to his Instagram post with heart and clap emojis. Parineeti had also shared his post earlier. Priyanka is preparing for her film comeback in “Varanasi.”
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu extended Easter greetings to Christians on X, calling it a holy day of love and faith. He stated that Christ’s sacrifice for humanity serves as a great inspiration. Naidu wished for peace and happiness for all families, urging people to follow the path of harmony and kindness shown by Jesus Christ.
Ten months after the Air India AI 171 crash that killed 260 people, victims’ families have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding the release of the cockpit voice recorder and black box data. The Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport on June 12, 2025, hitting a medical college hostel.
Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused MP Raghav Chadha of deleting multiple posts on X that were critical of PM Modi and the BJP. Posts previously shared by other AAP leaders also vanished, escalating tensions amid the ongoing dispute following Chadha’s removal as the party’s deputy leader, raising questions about disagreements.
The Odisha government has significantly raised quotas in medical and technical education to widen access and promote equity. CM Mohan Charan Majhi said ST reservation increased to 22.5% and SC to 16.25%, while introducing 11.25% for SEBC (OBC) students, aiming to strengthen inclusion, improve representation, and expand opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
Union Bank has launched a free ₹10 lakh insurance scheme for Singareni employees covering natural deaths. This follows their existing ₹1 crore accident insurance plan. Effective from April 1, 2026, the benefit applies to all staff with Union Bank salary accounts. The initiative, led by Singareni management, provides crucial financial security for workers’ families.
Amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, India is keeping oil and LPG supplies moving. Several India-flagged ships, including Green Sanvi, BW Tyr, and Pine Gas, have safely crossed the chokepoint, delivering crucial fuel. Two more tankers, Green Asha and Jag Vikram, are expected soon, ensuring uninterrupted energy flow for the country.
2 separate road accidents killed 4 and injured 3 in Rajasthan. A speeding SUV hit a motorcycle near Gopalgarh, killing Najakat Ali (28), his sister Mussi (38), and her son Monis (15), and the driver fled in Bharatpur. Sub-Inspector Hanuman Meena (55) died when his car collided with a truck on the Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway, injuring […]
The RBI announced that multiple states will raise ₹18,159 crore through an SGS auction on April 7, 2026, via its E-Kuber platform. States like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Telangana will issue fresh and re-issued securities with varied tenors. Both competitive and retail bids are allowed. Results on April 7, payments April 8.
The LPG tanker Green Sanvi is crossing the Strait of Hormuz with 46,000 tonnes of fuel for Mumbai. Despite regional tensions, India is successfully navigating this critical route to secure its energy supply. While many ships have passed safely, others await naval clearance. Over 20,000 Indian seafarers remain active in the Gulf ensuring stable fuel […]
Over 64 lakh people in Delhi receive subsidised food grains under the PDS, with free rations extended till 2028. Beneficiaries include PHH and AAY categories across 14 lakh households. The system, supported by FCI godowns, remains a lifeline for low-income families, though challenges like leakages and beneficiary identification persist.
The Election Commission of India urged voters to use the ECINET platform to access candidates’ details ahead of 2026 polls. Through its “Know Your Candidates” module, users can check criminal records, assets, and education. Covering multiple states, ECINET offers voter services, complaint redressal, and real-time election information on a single integrated platform.
Amid the Assam Assembly election battle, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi, calling them “Pappu” and “chhota Pappu.” Dismissing Rahul’s arrest threat, he said even Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi would need rebirth to act. Congress hit back, with Pawan Khera warning Sarma that no one is above the law and […]
Pakistan rejected reports that its US-Iran talks initiative had stalled, calling them baseless. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said media misrepresented a briefing. Though some progress was made, Iran’s lack of response slowed momentum. Islamabad urged responsible reporting and confirmed continued diplomatic contact with Iranian leadership.
LoP Rahul Gandhi targeted Kerala’s ruling LDF and the BJP, alleging Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is aligned with forces that “attack minorities” elsewhere. Speaking at an election rally, he reiterated the BJP-LDF claim and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the Sabarimala issue ahead of the April 9 state Assembly elections.