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The Supreme Court criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for interfering in an ED raid on I-PAC. The court stated a CM cannot jeopardize democracy by disrupting active investigations. The ED claims she removed evidence during the search. Judges called the situation extraordinary, noting that legal principles cannot ignore reality.
Rajasthan High Court has sought the Centre’s response on a plea challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. The petition by Nai Bhor Sanstha alleges violations of rights and privacy due to mandatory medical certification and stricter provisions. The court has asked Union ministries to reply on constitutional validity.
BJP leader Srinivas Reddy sparked outrage by offering support to anyone who kills actor Prakash Raj. The threat followed the actor’s satirical comments about Hindu gods at a literary festival. Reddy also called for a film industry boycott. Meanwhile, legal complaints have been filed against the actor for his remarks, which mocked mythological stories.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of heatwave conditions in parts of South Bengal till April 25 due to dry winds and strong solar heating. Temperatures may rise 3-5°C above normal in western areas. Meanwhile, thunderstorms are likely in North Bengal till April 28. Panagarh recorded 43.8°C, with Kolkata at 35.6°C amid humid conditions.
TGSRTC has urged employees to avoid the ongoing strike and return to work. Management warned that striking during active talks is illegal under the Industrial Disputes Act. Workers risk wage cuts and disciplinary action. Officials emphasized that dialogue is the best way to resolve issues while ensuring public transport remains available for all citizens.
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar directed police to act against alleged voter intimidation. A list of troublemakers was sent to the DGP, asking for FIRs, notices and preventive steps. The order stressed strict action, increased patrolling and accountability, warning that any disturbance to the electoral process would be viewed seriously.
Yogi Adityanath criticised the Trinamool Congress at a Burrabazar rally, alleging West Bengal has suffered major industrial decline under its rule. He claimed over 7,000 large industries and thousands of MSMEs have shut down, causing job losses for nearly 30 lakh youth. He said the state has fallen from an economic leader to an “industrial […]
An Indian national is among 50 foreigners arrested in Sri Lanka over visa overstay, according to a media report. The group, including 47 Chinese and two Malaysian nationals, was detained in Negombo near Colombo. They had entered on business visas but stayed illegally after expiry. Immigration officers conducted the raid, officials confirmed today.
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported a cargo ship was fired upon about 8 nautical miles west of Iran. The vessel stopped, but all crew are safe, with no damage reported. The agency also noted heightened activity in the Strait of Hormuz and urged vigilance after earlier incidents near Oman involving armed engagements and vessel […]
Beant Singh assassination case convict Balwant Singh Rajoana has sought commutation of his death sentence, citing delay in deciding his mercy plea. The Supreme Court directed the Centre to file an affidavit within 2 weeks, noting his 29-year incarceration. The bench warned against further delay and rejected repeated adjournments, seeking a clear response.
Kerala Revenue Minister K. Rajan said the Mundathicode fireworks blast, which killed at least 13 people, has been declared a state-specific disaster after a cabinet meeting chaired by CM Pinarayi Vijayan. The government announced ₹14 lakh compensation per deceased, medical aid for injured, and a judicial probe led by Justice C. N. Ramachandran Nair.
Tamil Nadu CEO Archana Patnaik said the EC seized cash, gold, liquor, and drugs worth ₹1,262 crore ahead of April 23 polls, including ₹543 crore in cash. Authorities filed 163 FIRs and removed 2,180 URLs. The state has 5.73 crore voters, over 75,000 polling stations, and tight security with CAPF and police to ensure smooth, […]
In major relief, the Telangana High Court barred action against KCR, Harish Rao, and two others based on the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram. The court said due procedure was not followed and directed no coercive steps. However, it upheld the government’s power to form a commission while hearing petitions challenging the report and its […]
Former AP CM Nadendla Bhaskara Rao has passed away. He served as CM for 31 days in 1984 and played a key role in founding the Telugu Desam Party in 1982 alongside NT Rama Rao. A lawyer by profession, he graduated from Osmania University. His son Nadendla Manohar is a Jana Sena MLA and current […]
Ponnam Prabhakar, TG Transport Minister, has urged TGSRTC employees to withdraw their strike and join talks immediately. He stated that the state govt is committed to addressing workers’ concerns and has formed a high-level committee to review issues. He appealed for cooperation to ensure smooth public transport services without inconvenience to commuters.