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MK Stalin travelled by metro in Chennai, interacting with commuters and gathering feedback on welfare schemes. Passengers praised initiatives, including education support. Stalin highlighted DMK’s legacy and metro expansion, recalling his role in securing JICA funding and promising swift progress on Phase II corridors to boost connectivity.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has appointed Sanjay Khanna as Chairman & Managing Director, following ACC approval. Currently Director (Refineries), he will serve until May 31, 2029. With over three decades of experience, he has led major refinery projects, including Kochi’s PDPP, and is set to boost efficiency, integration, and sustainable growth.
Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar was sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member today. He had earlier resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) on March 30 after being elected to the Upper House. The move signals a key political shift, with indications of a possible leadership transition in Bihar expected in […]
Young actress Kriti Shetty’s film ‘Love Insurance Company (LIC)’ releases today, marking a special milestone in her career. On the occasion, she spoke about her close bond with producer and actress Nayanthara, describing her as a strong lady boss on screen and a supportive guide off screen. Kriti revealed that Nayanthara helped her overcome personal […]
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will take oath as a Rajya Sabha member today in Delhi. After this, the state is set for a leadership transition, with JD(U) expected to select his successor after April 13. The new government may include his son, while BJP ensures a smooth mid-April handover with full NDA support and preparations […]
Actor-turned-politician Vijay will campaign in Karaikudi today, Friday, as part of his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s election push. He will support candidates in four constituencies, including Dr. DK Prabhu. Authorities reviewed arrangements, tightened security, and increased police deployment. The rally is expected to draw large crowds, making it a key event.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh urged private industry to step up investment in research and development, stressing that government support alone cannot sustain innovation. He highlighted reforms like opening space and nuclear sectors and the RDI Fund while speaking at the release of NITI Aayog reports aimed at easing and boosting R&D participation.
Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu has urged residents to share grievances through the revived “LG Listening Post” and his Secretariat. After city visits and social media outreach, Sandhu encouraged citizens to raise concerns for timely redressal, stressing responsive governance and assuring that every voice will be heard with care and sensitivity.
The Delhi Legislative Assembly has directed all departments to implement the Public Accounts Committee’s recommendations from a CAG audit of public health infrastructure. Following adoption of the PAC’s first report for 2021-22, departments must submit a detailed action taken report by July 31, showing implementation status as of June 30.
Over 1,000 tourists stranded in Lachen, North Sikkim, since April 5 were rescued after landslides cut off road access. The evacuation of 1,321 tourists and 84 locals was coordinated by the Army, BRO, local authorities, and tourism stakeholders, transferring them safely via buses and vehicles to Chungthang and onward to Gangtok.
Puducherry witnessed brisk polling today, with 72.4% of 9.5 lakh voters casting ballots across 30 constituencies in Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. The NDA aims to retain power, while the Congress-led opposition campaigns on local autonomy and governance issues, intensifying the fight against the AINRC-led front in the union territory.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of removing over 90 lakh names from voter lists during the SIR exercise to seize power in the state. Speaking at a rally in Minakhan, she vowed the Trinamool Congress would approach court to restore voters and asserted that her party would still win the upcoming Assembly […]
Pakistan will host high-stakes US-Iran talks on Friday to solidify a fragile ceasefire and prevent further West Asia escalation. Iranian and US delegations, led by Reza Amiri Moghadam and Vice President JD Vance, will discuss sanctions relief, regional security, and Iran’s nuclear program. Pakistan, led by PM Shehbaz Sharif, facilitates peace amid deep mistrust.
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose accused the BJP of reducing women’s rights to rhetoric. She criticized PM Modi for praising “nari-shakti” while allegedly “garlanding rapists” and recalled his past jibes at Mamata Banerjee, calling them crass and mocking, saying such double standards undermine genuine women’s empowerment in India.
PM Modi declared a regime change in West Bengal “inevitable,” blaming the TMC’s “full repository of sins,” economic decline, and mafia rule in Asansol. He promised industrial revival with ₹45,000 crore, development of Asansol and Durgapur as megacities, and women’s safety, asserting that only BJP’s leadership can restore growth, security, and progress.