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Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today held a courtesy meeting in Patna with his successor Samrat Choudhary, who was sworn in on April 15. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary and senior leaders were present. Samrat said he welcomed Nitish at his official residence, received his greetings, and valued his guidance during the interaction.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra intensified her attack after the women’s quota bill failed in the Lok Sabha, calling it a conspiracy to weaken democracy. She alleged the Centre planned delimitation for political gain. Calling the defeat a victory, she praised opposition unity and warned the government against misleading people, especially women, on the issue.
Former CM K. Palaniswami is seeking a sixth term from Edappadi in the April 23 Assembly polls. Facing DMK’s C Kasi and NTK’s Priyadarshini, he alleged “dynasty rule” under MK Stalin. Palaniswami urged voters to end family dominance and corruption, while campaigning for NDA candidates and cautioning rivals against personal attacks during the election campaign.
Earthquake tremors measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale, with an epicentre in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, were felt across Kashmir Valley today. Disaster management officials said the quake occurred 190 km deep, at coordinates 36.55°N and 70.92°E. Kashmir lies in a seismically active zone and remains highly vulnerable to earthquakes.
Malayalam television actor Siddharth Venugopal passed away at 41 after battling cancer. Actress Seema G Nair confirmed the news, expressing deep grief. Tributes poured in from the industry, remembering him as a popular serial actor. Hailing from Chalakudy, he began as a presenter and rose to fame through shows like “Kasthooriman” and “Bhagyajathakam.”
Rahul Gandhi will undertake a high-intensity campaign tour across Tamil Nadu today ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections. He will address public meetings in Ponneri, Sholingur, Tiruchirappalli, and Thuraiyur to strengthen Congress outreach. The party, part of the DMK-led alliance, has been allotted 28 seats, aiming to boost its electoral prospects.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the Congress blocking the Women’s Reservation Bill denied India a historic step toward women’s empowerment. The Lok Sabha rejected the 33% quota bill with 298 votes in favour and 230 against. Chandrababu Naidu called it political obstruction and a betrayal of women’s representation and federal balance.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said 21 vessels were compelled to turn back toward Iran since the US began a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports amid diplomatic efforts to resolve regional hostilities. USS Michael Murphy is patrolling the Arabian Sea as part of enforcement. The move comes amid rising tensions in West Asia and increased maritime […]
On the occasion of World Heritage Day today, the Telangana State Heritage Dept has revealed free entry to all state-run museums and monuments today. The key initiative aims to promote awareness of cultural heritage and history among the public. Visitors, especially students, are encouraged to explore these sites and make the most of this special […]
A Bengaluru court sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. Fifteen others were also awarded life terms. The court had earlier found them guilty of murder and conspiracy. The ruling may lead to Kulkarni’s disqualification from the Karnataka Assembly, following CBI prosecution.
Samrat Choudhary, newly appointed Bihar Chief Minister, declined to wear a skullcap offered by a Muslim supporter during a public event. He instead accepted it in his hand and passed it to security. Later, he accepted a shawl from the same person, smiling and wearing it during the interaction, greeting supporters present there.
Priyank Kharge alleged companies are being pressured to divert investments away from Karnataka. He questioned why semiconductor projects are moving to Gujarat and Assam, saying Karnataka has built its ecosystem over decades. He said firms initially choose the state, but decisions change before final approvals, raising concerns over investment flow.
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee alleged BJP supporters abused a woman party worker in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur district in front of her two-year-old daughter. He urged the Election Commission to act and demanded arrests of all accused. He also claimed some former CPI(M) workers now in BJP were involved in the incident.
Sri Lanka’s minister for power and energy, Kumara Jayakodi, resigned after a presidential commission was launched to probe coal imports for power generation. His resignation follows a recent no-confidence attempt and marks the first exit from the NPP government since 2024. Ministry Secretary Udayanga Hemapala also stepped down from his post.
Jacqueline Fernandez has approached a Delhi court expressing willingness to become an approver in the ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The court has sought ED’s response and listed the next hearing for April 20. She must formally approach the agency, which will record her statement and decide further action.