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The Enforcement Directorate raided 12 locations in Bengaluru, including Congress leader N Harris’s premises, in a crypto fraud probe under PMLA. The case involves hacker Sriki, accused of hacking portals and stealing bitcoin. ED suspects proceeds reached Harris and his sons. No official statement yet, while police earlier chargesheeted Sriki in the case.
A special cabinet meeting is set for April 24 to discuss internal reservation for Scheduled Castes. Delayed by recent elections, the meeting aims to resolve quotas needed to fill 65,000 vacant government jobs. With over 2.5 lakh total vacancies, the government is moving quickly to address growing unrest among unemployed youth across the state.
Amid rising temperatures nearing 45°C, Karnataka may see relief with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms over the next 4 days. Coastal, Malnad, and North districts are on alert from today, April 20. Strong winds and lightning are likely. While rain may cool some regions, heatwave warnings persist, with authorities urging caution and safety.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will release the 2nd installment of the Rythu Bharosa scheme today, directly crediting ₹5,653 crore into the accounts of over 45 lakh farmers. The disbursement will be launched at a public event in Kataram village, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. The first installment was already distributed on March 23 under the same initiative.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will visit the Kaleshwaram project’s Medigadda barrage today to inspect the site and meet officials. He will also visit a temple, launch development works, and address the public. Bharat Rashtra Samithi criticized his visit, calling it political and linked to K Chandrashekar Rao’s meeting.
Rajnath Singh criticized the Congress and DMK over the defeat of the Women’s Reservation amendment bill in Parliament, asserting the government is determined to implement it and “no power can stop it.” Addressing a rally in Tenkasi for BJP candidate Ananthan Ayyasamy, he also attacked DMK over corruption and urged voters to oust the party.
Shashi Tharoor shared details of his conversation with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju after LS adjournment, saying the BJP leader remarked he could not be called anti-women. Tharoor also described women as “Humans 2.0,” stressing they deserve equal representation in Parliament and all institutions, highlighting gender equality.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal accused the Congress and its allies of blocking the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at 33% women’s reservation in Parliament. He alleged they showed an “anti-women mindset” and used women’s empowerment only as an election slogan, prioritizing politics over genuine representation for women’s rights.
A woman employee at TCS Nashik BPO has filed a police complaint alleging months of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior by colleagues. She accused one of repeated explicit remarks, unwanted physical contact, and forceful advances, while others allegedly made personal and offensive comments. Police have begun investigating the allegations.
Two US nationals were detained at Srinagar airport after security officials recovered a prohibited satellite phone from their luggage during a routine check. The individuals were questioned and handed over to police for investigation. One was identified as Jeoffery Scot from Montana, and the device was reportedly a Garmin satellite phone.
A powerful explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, triggering panic and rescue operations. Several workers were feared killed or injured in the blast. Fire and rescue teams rushed to the spot as authorities launched an investigation to determine the cause of the deadly factory explosion.
PM Modi attacked the TMC at a Jhargram rally, saying the West Bengal election is about protecting identity and heritage. He accused TMC of supporting infiltrators, corruption, and neglecting tribal welfare. Modi also criticized its stance on women’s reservation and highlighted BJP’s development promises, urging voters to bring change.
Sadhvi Sail from Goa was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026 in Bhubaneswar. Rajnandini Pawar and Sree Advaita were the runners-up. The event focused on Indian heritage and raised funds for children’s education. The winners will now represent India globally, showing that the pageant is about much more than glamour; it is about purpose and […]
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss accused DMK and its allies of blocking the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament, calling it a major betrayal of women. He said it is part of a delimitation package, also aimed to redistribute Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 Census to enable faster implementation of women’s reservation.
PM Narendra Modi accused Mamata Banerjee’s TMC and Congress of blocking the women’s reservation bill in Lok Sabha. Speaking in Bishnupur, he alleged betrayal of women in West Bengal, claimed corruption, and said the BJP remains committed to women’s empowerment and is confident of winning the upcoming state elections.