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Bhagwant Mann today said the Punjab government has ordered a crop loss assessment after rains and hailstorms damaged crops in several parts of the state. He stated that ‘girdawari’ has been initiated and assured that all affected farmers will receive compensation once the assessment is completed, addressing concerns raised over widespread crop damage.
The Supreme Court of India today directed the CBI to initiate a preliminary inquiry into alleged irregularities in awarding public works contracts by the Arunachal Pradesh government to firms linked to relatives of Pema Khandu. The agency has been asked to submit its report within 16 weeks, covering contracts from November 2015 to 2025.
Several schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails today, prompting police to conduct thorough searches. Officials said nothing suspicious has been found so far and urged parents not to panic. The incident follows recent similar threats across Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, many of which were later confirmed as hoaxes.
PM Narendra Modi will address three election rallies in Assam today, campaigning for BJP candidates ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. He will speak in Barpeta, Hojai, and Dibrugarh for key leaders. This marks his second visit this season after April 1 rallies. Campaigning ends Wednesday, with voting on April 9 and the counting […]
At least 13 people were killed after an airstrike struck a residential complex near Eslamshahr, southwest of Tehran, early today, Iranian media reported. The target remains unclear, with no claim of responsibility. Separate strikes hit Sharif University, damaging campus buildings and a nearby gas facility. The university was closed, with classes shifted online.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted raids at 10 locations in Bihar’s Nalanda in a multi-state illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case. Multiple teams, with state police support, searched suspects’ premises and hideouts. The case, registered last year, has links spreading from Bihar to several parts of Northern India.
Dr. Tessie Thomas, famously called the ‘Missile Woman of India’, will grace the 15th convocation of JNTU Anantapur as chief guest today. The ceremony, chaired by Governor Abdul Nazeer, will start at 11 am. The former DRDO Director General will receive an honorary doctorate and inspire students with her address, celebrating her contributions to missile […]
Arvind Kejriwal will appear before the Delhi High Court today, asking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to step down from his excise policy case. The court is reviewing a lower court’s decision to clear Kejriwal and 22 others of corruption. Kejriwal previously requested a different judge, citing impartiality concerns, but the case remains with Justice Sharma.
The Supreme Court will hear several major cases today. Key issues include West Bengal’s electoral roll revision and a conflict-of-interest verdict involving Arunachal Pradesh’s CM. The court will also review a former Jharkhand minister’s corruption sentence and Vedanta’s challenge against the Adani Group regarding a corporate resolution plan.
Excavation of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel is progressing rapidly, with 100 meters completed toward the Mannevaripalle Outlet and 12 meters toward the Brahmagiri Inlet. Authorities said that drilling and blasting skills are being used, while locos remove soil and rocks. The project aims to enhance irrigation and water distribution across the region.
India-flagged LPG tanker Green Asha safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, the ninth Indian ship to do so amid West Asia tensions. Despite security risks, India continues vital oil and fuel shipments through the strait. Earlier vessels like BW TYR, Pine Gas, and Jag Laadki also transported LPG, crude, and gasoline under tight surveillance.
Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed Lok Sabha seat increase, calling it a “weapon of mass distraction.” The party accused him of “hoodwinking” citizens with misleading claims, arguing the move benefits larger states and deceives the public, despite assurances that South Indian states would not be adversely affected.
BJP West Bengal chief Samik Bhattacharya clarified the party won’t announce a CM face ahead of assembly polls. Campaigns will center on Pm Modi’s development agenda and opposition to TMC’s “appeasement politics.” Bhattacharya added any leader seen as a strong anti-TMC fighter could emerge after victory, with strict policies.
Since 2023, Mumbai Police have recovered 44,000 lost or stolen phones using the Union Ministry’s CEIR database. When a phone is reported missing, it is blocked, and any SIM insertion triggers alerts. Police tracked phones across 19 districts, returning 939 devices recently. Experts suggest a central agency to coordinate inter-state recoveries efficiently.
Telangana Police have issued a key advisory for spectators heading to Uppal Stadium. Objects like selfie sticks, earphones, power banks, and chargers are strictly prohibited inside the venue. Fans are urged to follow the guidelines and cooperate with security personnel. Authorities have cautioned that anyone violating these rules will face strict action.