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Taranjit Singh Sandhu, former Indian Ambassador to the US, will take oath as Delhi’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor today at 1:30 pm at Lok Niwas. The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court will administer the oath. Outgoing L-G V. K. Saxena will move to Ladakh. Sandhu is a senior diplomat and BJP leader with decades […]
Tensions in the Gulf have intensified as the confrontation involving Iran, US, and Israel entered its 12th day. While Washington and Tel Aviv claim big damage to Iran’s missile infrastructure, Tehran firmly denies these assertions. Despite launching numerous missiles since Feb 28, uncertainty remains about the strength of Iran’s remaining missile stockpile.
Shiv Pratap Shukla will take oath as the Governor of Telangana at 11:30 a.m. today during a formal ceremony at Raj Bhavan. The oath will be administered by Aparesh Kumar Singh, Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. TG CM Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers, political leaders, and senior officials are expected to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu today. In Kerala, he will lay the foundation stone for projects worth ₹10,800 crore. Later, in Tamil Nadu, he will launch and dedicate projects worth ₹5,650 crore to the nation. The visit is important as both states will hold Assembly elections next month.
A growing shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) could disrupt mobile and internet connectivity as telecom tower manufacturers face supply constraints. LPG plays a key role in the zinc-coating process that protects towers from corrosion during production. With gas supplies tightening, several companies are also considering halting operations.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has stepped down immediately, citing personal issues, after a challenging period marked by operational disruptions. The airline faced huge hurdles in late December 2025, with over 1,200 flight cancellations caused by pilot shortages and revised duty-time rules. Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will oversee operations on an interim basis.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Murli Deora urged the govt in Rajya Sabha to hold social media companies accountable, citing rising teen depression, suicides, and cyberbullying. He called for stricter consent, digital literacy, mental health education, and parental monitoring, highlighting global restrictions and India’s DPDP framework to safeguard children’s well-being.
The Delhi High Court sought Mahua Moitra’s response to Jai Anant Dehadrai’s plea challenging her lawsuit for shared custody of their Rottweiler, Henry. Dehadrai, her former partner, argued the suit was legally unsustainable, as pets are property with no statutory custody laws. The matter is listed for further hearing on May 14, with Moitra’s interim […]
Goa Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar warned ministers against unruly behavior, including shouting, ridiculing, and making personal accusations during the ongoing budget session. He noted a recurring pattern of taunting and threats, calling it unethical under the Third Schedule of the Constitution. The Goa assembly’s budget session began on Mar 6 and will run till Mar 27.
PM Modi met Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri and Jaishankar to review LPG supplies amid the Iran war. Invoking the Essential Commodities Act, the government directed refineries to boost LPG production and ensure domestic supply. Priority frameworks guarantee PNG/CNG for transport, secure household LPG, and allocate non-domestic sectors like hospitals and schools.
The Bombay High Court granted Shilpa Shetty protection against misuse of her personality rights, ordering the removal of defamatory content using her name, image, voice, or likeness without consent. Lawyer Sana Raees Khan said the ruling curbs deepfakes and digital impersonation, reinforcing that public figures’ identities cannot be exploited online.
The Kerala High Court dismissed a plea seeking to stop CMO emails and messages to officials promoting state government achievements. Petitioners claimed private data from SPARK and KSMART was misused for election campaigning. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas rejected the petition. The government denied the allegations. The detailed court order is awaited.
Dr Mantena Satyanarayana Rao has been appointed as the Andhra Pradesh government’s yoga and naturopathy honorary advisor with cabinet rank. He will get a special office, vehicle, travel support, and accommodation for official tours. The Health and Family Welfare Department will ensure all facilities and arrangements for his duties.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said no eligible voter’s name will be removed and the polls will be free, fair, and peaceful. Around 80,000 polling stations, mostly rural, will operate with 100% webcasting in West Bengal. The SIR process is fair, and judicial officers have resolved over 10 lakh objections during the revision.
The Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah’s Al-Quard Al-Hassan facilities in Lebanon, targeting assets used to fund weapons and terrorist salaries. According to the IDF, the strikes aim to weaken Hezbollah’s military capabilities as part of ongoing operations amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict, further intensifying regional tensions.