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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of running the Election Commission of India from behind after a BJP Kerala seal appeared on an EC letter. She called it a political conspiracy, questioned poll fairness, and urged all opposition parties to unite to defend democracy and ensure free elections.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a PIL seeking distinct recognition for Denotified Nomadic Tribes in the national census. The bench said classification is a government policy matter, not justiciable. Petitioners were advised to submit representations to authorities, as the census involves expert decisions on population categorization.
The DMK and ally VCK signed a seat-sharing pact for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, allotting VCK eight seats, 6 reserved and 2 general. Initially seeking ten, VCK settled for 8. Thol Thirumavalavan said the two general seats were secured, praising DMK’s concessions and emphasizing alliance unity within the 18-party Secular Progressive Alliance.
Telangana received 51,112 new LPG connections. In 11 months under the PMUY, the most in four years, the Centre told Rajya Sabha. While PMUY improves access for women in weaker households, refill shortages remain a concern. The BRS urged urgent government action to address LPG supply issues affecting homes, small businesses, and welfare institutions.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a ₹1,03,700 crore budget for 2026-27, including ₹260 crore for two free LPG cylinders per household on Holi and Diwali. Other allocations include ₹11,666 crore for MCD, ₹3,942 crore for power, ₹1,352 crore for dust-free roads, ₹200 crore for overhead wiring removal, and ₹300 crore for trans-Yamuna development.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar today stated there is no shortage of fuel or LPG in the city. Adequate stocks are available, and supply is running smoothly. Citizens are urged not to panic, avoid rushing to stations, and refrain from spreading rumours, as Hyderabad Police monitors the situation closely with all concerned departments.
Janata Dal (U) announced that Nitish Kumar has been elected unopposed as party president. A press conference will be held today at 2:30 PM at the Delhi office, where Returning Officer Aneel Prasad Hegde will issue his election certificate. Senior leaders, including Sanjay Kumar Jha, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Shrawan Kumar, and others, will attend, with […]
Delhi High Court otoday set aside the 2020 conviction of Sonu Punjaban (Geeta Arora) and Sandeep Bedwal in a prostitution and human trafficking case. They were earlier sentenced to 24 and 20 years. Justice Chandrashekharan Sudha allowed their appeals and detailed order is awaited after hearing arguments from senior advocate Vikas Pahwa and other counsel.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is set to sign a seat-sharing pact with Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) today for the April 23 polls, said minister SS Sivasankar. DMK finalized a deal with CPI(M) for five seats and has begun campaigning. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin is already on the campaign trail, expressing confidence of victory in the […]
Several petrol stations in Hyderabad have shut down, with ‘No Petrol’ signs visible in Uppal, Mallapur, Ghatkesar, and Attapur, causing major inconvenience for motorists. Meanwhile, long queues of autos, cars, and public vehicles are forming at CNG outlets across the city. Students reported similar congestion at Tarnaka, highlighting the fuel supply disruption.
In Queensland, Australia, under-16s will be banned from riding e-scooters and e-bikes under new safety laws. Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said reforms follow a probe into rising accidents. Riders must hold a learner’s license, with stricter speed limits and enforcement powers introduced after fatalities and thousands of injuries.
The United States has set April 9 as a target to end the war with Iran, citing an official. President Donald Trump paused strikes on Tehran’s energy sites for five days after “productive” talks. The timeline allows fighting and negotiations, ahead of his visit to Israel for Independence Day and the Israel Prize ceremony later […]
India’s drug regulator intensified checks on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs after inspecting 49 sites, including online pharmacies and clinics. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation warned firms against public promotion. Nikhil Tandon urged caution over misuse, while authorities also began reviewing 90 unapproved FDCs to secure the supply chain.
Chhattisgarh Police intensified their crackdown after detecting opium cultivation in Naveen Ghat village. SSP Shashi Mohan Singh said drones are being used to monitor remote farms, while land ownership linked to three individuals is under scrutiny. NDPS Act cases and arrests may follow as police step up vigilance to eliminate narcotics across the district.
The Election Commission of India released the first supplementary voters’ list for West Bengal after SIR adjudications. Around 29 lakh names have been decided, though it’s unclear how many were deleted. The lists are available on official websites and the ECI app. West Bengal polls will be held April 23 and 29, with results on […]