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During a routine check in Pahalgam, Anantnag Police found 23 foreign nationals, including 19 British citizens, staying at ‘Hotel Misty Mountains Laddi’ without proper registration under the Foreigners and Immigration Act, 2025. An FIR was filed, and authorities urged all hotels to strictly follow security, reporting, and immigration compliance norms.
The Delhi High Court today dismissed Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea seeking to quash a CBI FIR in the alleged land-for-jobs case, marking a setback for the RJD chief and ex-railway minister. The court called the petition “devoid of substance.” The FIR involves alleged land exchanges for railway jobs, and the CBI investigation against multiple accused […]
The Madras High Court has ordered filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon and his production company to repay ₹4.25 crore with 12% interest to RS Infotainment, dismissing his plea against the 2022 order. The court noted the Tamil film was never completed, rejected Menon’s claims, and ruled attempts to restructure companies to avoid repayment were invalid.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of running the Election Commission of India from behind after a BJP Kerala seal appeared on an EC letter. She called it a political conspiracy, questioned poll fairness, and urged all opposition parties to unite to defend democracy and ensure free elections.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a PIL seeking distinct recognition for Denotified Nomadic Tribes in the national census. The bench said classification is a government policy matter, not justiciable. Petitioners were advised to submit representations to authorities, as the census involves expert decisions on population categorization.
The DMK and ally VCK signed a seat-sharing pact for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, allotting VCK eight seats, 6 reserved and 2 general. Initially seeking ten, VCK settled for 8. Thol Thirumavalavan said the two general seats were secured, praising DMK’s concessions and emphasizing alliance unity within the 18-party Secular Progressive Alliance.
Telangana received 51,112 new LPG connections. In 11 months under the PMUY, the most in four years, the Centre told Rajya Sabha. While PMUY improves access for women in weaker households, refill shortages remain a concern. The BRS urged urgent government action to address LPG supply issues affecting homes, small businesses, and welfare institutions.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a ₹1,03,700 crore budget for 2026-27, including ₹260 crore for two free LPG cylinders per household on Holi and Diwali. Other allocations include ₹11,666 crore for MCD, ₹3,942 crore for power, ₹1,352 crore for dust-free roads, ₹200 crore for overhead wiring removal, and ₹300 crore for trans-Yamuna development.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar today stated there is no shortage of fuel or LPG in the city. Adequate stocks are available, and supply is running smoothly. Citizens are urged not to panic, avoid rushing to stations, and refrain from spreading rumours, as Hyderabad Police monitors the situation closely with all concerned departments.
Janata Dal (U) announced that Nitish Kumar has been elected unopposed as party president. A press conference will be held today at 2:30 PM at the Delhi office, where Returning Officer Aneel Prasad Hegde will issue his election certificate. Senior leaders, including Sanjay Kumar Jha, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Shrawan Kumar, and others, will attend, with […]
Delhi High Court otoday set aside the 2020 conviction of Sonu Punjaban (Geeta Arora) and Sandeep Bedwal in a prostitution and human trafficking case. They were earlier sentenced to 24 and 20 years. Justice Chandrashekharan Sudha allowed their appeals and detailed order is awaited after hearing arguments from senior advocate Vikas Pahwa and other counsel.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is set to sign a seat-sharing pact with Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) today for the April 23 polls, said minister SS Sivasankar. DMK finalized a deal with CPI(M) for five seats and has begun campaigning. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin is already on the campaign trail, expressing confidence of victory in the […]
Several petrol stations in Hyderabad have shut down, with ‘No Petrol’ signs visible in Uppal, Mallapur, Ghatkesar, and Attapur, causing major inconvenience for motorists. Meanwhile, long queues of autos, cars, and public vehicles are forming at CNG outlets across the city. Students reported similar congestion at Tarnaka, highlighting the fuel supply disruption.
In Queensland, Australia, under-16s will be banned from riding e-scooters and e-bikes under new safety laws. Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said reforms follow a probe into rising accidents. Riders must hold a learner’s license, with stricter speed limits and enforcement powers introduced after fatalities and thousands of injuries.
The United States has set April 9 as a target to end the war with Iran, citing an official. President Donald Trump paused strikes on Tehran’s energy sites for five days after “productive” talks. The timeline allows fighting and negotiations, ahead of his visit to Israel for Independence Day and the Israel Prize ceremony later […]