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The Election Commission today recalled Anurag Yadav, general observer for Cooch Behar Dakshin in West Bengal, for lacking basic information about his constituency. During a briefing, he could not state the number of polling stations. EC immediately removed him, noting that observers work as the commission’s eyes and ears in poll-bound states.
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said the NDA government ensures uninterrupted power supply without raising electricity charges. Inaugurating the ₹30 crore APCPDCL office, he highlighted new substations, efficient generation, employees’ flood efforts, and schemes like PM Surya Ghar and PM KUSUM supporting households and farmers.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar today handed appointment letters to 4,954 women recruited as auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs) by the Health Department in Patna. Attended by Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha and Health Minister Mangal Pandey, the induction strengthens rural health subcenters, with Bihar now having 14,600 centers and 20,000 health personnel recruited in a year.
Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rainfall and fresh snowfall in higher reaches, disrupting normal life, the IMD said. Snowfall occurred in Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, and Shimla, with rainfall across most districts. Thunderstorms with gusty winds prompted alerts. Weather will ease after April 9, remaining largely clear for four to 5 days.
The EC today ordered the immediate removal of political ads from TV and online platforms ahead of the April 9 Kerala Assembly polls. Campaigning, media interactions, and election-related content are prohibited during the silence period. Violations of the Model Code of Conduct may attract strict penal action under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi and Congress, calling them “Dalit-virodhi” after Gandhi raised concerns over Bahujan entrepreneurs’ exclusion from public contracts. The BJP accused Congress of sidelining Dalits, centralizing decisions, disrespecting party leaders, and rejecting claims of systemic injustice against backward communities.
The Delhi High Court today dismissed a petition by alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the ₹3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, seeking his release from jail. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja said the petition had no merit. Michel, a British national, was extradited from Dubai in December 2018.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami slammed the MK Stalin-led DMK government, calling it a “failure model” for failing to fill government posts, provide jobs, or prevent Chennai’s monsoon floods. Addressing a Velacherry rally, he urged people to oust DMK, citing law-and-order deterioration, safety concerns, and lack of new development projects.
Authorities have said that liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu will remain shut for 3 days during the Assembly polls to ensure smooth polling. Shops will be closed on April 21 and 22, ahead of voting, and on April 23, the polling day. Also, restrictions will be imposed again on May 4 during vote counting, as […]
A Thane court acquitted 8 men in a 2016 attempted murder case of Constable Bhaskar Sonavane, citing lack of evidence. The victim could not identify the attackers after losing consciousness, while key witnesses turned hostile. The court held the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt and granted the accused the benefit of doubt.
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile, triggering alerts from Japan, which issued safety directives and began assessments. The launch raised regional tensions, with concerns over civilian safety and shipping. United States and South Korea are expected to coordinate with Japan as authorities continue monitoring developments closely.
A Goa court granted bail to Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra in a forgery case, allowing their release. The brothers, linked to a deadly nightclub fire that killed 25 people, are accused of using fake documents for licences. They must report to police, as investigations into safety violations and negligence continue.
A US-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will ease shipping disruptions, freight rates, and insurance costs, said FIEO President SC Ralhan. Announced by Donald Trump, the truce may stabilize trade, though exporters remain cautious as Middle East tensions have severely impacted logistics, costs, and key Indian export sectors.
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DK Shivakumar strongly condemned Himanta Biswa Sarma’s remarks against Mallikarjun Kharge, calling them disrespectful and unacceptable. He highlighted Kharge’s decades of public service and the legacy of the Congress President’s post, once held by Mahatma Gandhi, and demanded an immediate, unconditional apology amid escalating political tensions.