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Congress leader Pawan Khera moved the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed by the Assam government over remarks on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Listing his Hyderabad address, Khera requested protection from arrest. The petition, filed Tuesday, is scheduled for hearing tomorrow.
The BJP approached the EC, demanding an FIR and a show-cause notice for Mallikarjun Kharge’s alleged “inflammatory” remarks in Assam and “illiterate” jibes at Gujarat. Citing Model Code of Conduct violations, the party urged the EC to bar Kharge from rallies, claiming his statements incited communal tensions and invoked the Quran.
A week after launching the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ to promote girls’ education, Delhi received 560 applications, 370 on day one. Officials said early response was modest as awareness campaigns continue across districts, aiming to reach more eligible residents and boost registrations for the scheme in the coming weeks.
The Union Cabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41-km corridor with 36 stations costing ₹13,037 crore, enhancing city connectivity. It also cleared the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery expansion, adding 9 MMT capacity and 10,000 jobs by July 2026. Additionally, a ₹41,534 crore fertilizer subsidy for Kharif 2026 was approved to support farmers.
The Bombay HC issued an interim order restraining filmmaker Santosh Kumar from repeating claims that director Aditya Dhar stole the script of his blockbuster film “Dhurandhar.” Dhar has approached the court, arguing that Kumar’s repeated allegations are defamatory and harm his reputation, prompting the HC to step in with the restraining order.
AP CM N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to repair state roads without potholes and ensure high-quality construction. During a review, he emphasized increasing electric buses to reduce commuter burden and improving transport facilities. He stressed that enhanced public services are vital for overall state development and citizens’ welfare.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the PM Mudra Yojana has strengthened India’s entrepreneurial spirit by removing barriers and trusting citizens’ aspirations. On its 11th anniversary, he highlighted how the scheme has redefined access to credit, empowering millions to dream big and providing the means to turn ambitions into reality.
Vijay launched a fierce attack on the ruling DMK in Tirunelveli, alleging Chief Minister M. K. Stalin lacks authority in the caretaker government. He called the DMK-led bloc a “cash-box alliance” built on looted money, asserting that its constituent parties are deeply divided and reportedly won’t even vote for each other in internal matters.
The Bombay High Court declared the Election Commission’s notification for the Ponda Assembly byelection null and void, canceling the April 9 poll. Petitioners argued a byelection isn’t mandatory with under one year left in the Assembly’s term. The byelection followed former minister Ravi Naik’s death. The court reserved its order after hearing both sides.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at premises linked to Merlin Group and its promoters, Sushil Mohta and Saket Mohta, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. About seven locations were raided as part of the ongoing money laundering investigation. The company’s response is still awaited, and further details are expected soon.
The Election Commission today recalled Anurag Yadav, general observer for Cooch Behar Dakshin in West Bengal, for lacking basic information about his constituency. During a briefing, he could not state the number of polling stations. EC immediately removed him, noting that observers work as the commission’s eyes and ears in poll-bound states.
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said the NDA government ensures uninterrupted power supply without raising electricity charges. Inaugurating the ₹30 crore APCPDCL office, he highlighted new substations, efficient generation, employees’ flood efforts, and schemes like PM Surya Ghar and PM KUSUM supporting households and farmers.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar today handed appointment letters to 4,954 women recruited as auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs) by the Health Department in Patna. Attended by Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha and Health Minister Mangal Pandey, the induction strengthens rural health subcenters, with Bihar now having 14,600 centers and 20,000 health personnel recruited in a year.
Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rainfall and fresh snowfall in higher reaches, disrupting normal life, the IMD said. Snowfall occurred in Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, and Shimla, with rainfall across most districts. Thunderstorms with gusty winds prompted alerts. Weather will ease after April 9, remaining largely clear for four to 5 days.
The EC today ordered the immediate removal of political ads from TV and online platforms ahead of the April 9 Kerala Assembly polls. Campaigning, media interactions, and election-related content are prohibited during the silence period. Violations of the Model Code of Conduct may attract strict penal action under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.