Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera faced another setback today as the Gauhati High Court rejected his anticipatory bail in a case filed on a complaint by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia passed the order after reserving the verdict earlier this week following detailed arguments.
Poll campaigning has intensified in West Bengal as BJP and TMC gear up for the next 2nd phase of Assembly polls scheduled on April 29. This phase will cover 142 constituencies, making it a decisive segment in this big battle. Leaders from BJP and TMC are engaging voters through rallies, aiming to secure full support […]
Tamil Nadu’s 2026 election saw a record 85% turnout, driven by actor Vijay’s entry and a new three-way contest. High stakes, youth energy, and strong female participation fueled the surge. Cleaner voter rolls and intense party efforts also helped, proving that voters believed their choice could truly change the state’s future.
GV Prakash Kumar’s latest family entertainer “Happy Raj” is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The film follows a youngster struggling with his strict father, prompting him to move to Bangalore. There, he falls in love with a colleague but faces major challenges as their families are completely different.
After the escalating TGSRTC strike and the death of RTC driver Shankar Goud, Telangana police have been placed on high alert with security tightened at bus depots statewide. Meanwhile, the RTC Joint Action Committee held an emergency meeting, paying tribute to Shankar and discussing future steps. Later, JAC leaders are expected to head to the […]
Telangana faces a severe heatwave with temperatures hitting 44°C. While brief storms are possible today, a strictly dry phase begins tomorrow. Northern districts like Adilabad remain the hottest. Residents in Hyderabad should prepare for brutal afternoon heat reaching 40°C as the chance of rain vanishes over the coming weekend.
Harsh Roshan and Sridevi Apalla have reunited for “Band Melam” after their earlier collaboration on “Court.” Produced by Kona Venkat and directed by Sathish Javvaji, the film failed to impress audiences in theaters. It is now streaming on ZEE5, and its reception on digital platforms remains to be seen. Sai Kumar plays the heroine’s father […]
The first phase of West Bengal polls witnessed an intense contest between BJP and TMC, with a huge voter turnout at 92%. Both parties claimed confidence as high polling percentages indicated energized grassroots support. Analysts believe the heavy turnout could play a decisive role, making it difficult to predict result, as voters turned out in […]
In IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru tonight at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. So far, RCB has won 4 out of 6 matches, while GT has secured 3 wins from six games. Rajat Patidar will lead the RCB squad, and Shubman Gill will lead the Gujarat Titans squad. The match starts […]
A severe financial strain has emerged in Himachal Pradesh, prompting CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to announce austerity step. Salaries of ministers, MLAs, and officials will be deferred for six months starting April 2026. The Chief Minister’s pay will be reduced by 50%, while ministers and bureaucrats will face a 30% cut, as the govt moves […]
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed condolences over RTC driver Kol Shankar Goud’s death after he set himself on fire during a strike. He assured full support to the bereaved family and said the government is holding talks with TGRTC employees to resolve issues. The incident occurred at Narsampet depot amid a strike with 32 […]
CSK beat Mumbai in a thrilling match thanks to Akeal Hosein’s brilliant 4/17 bowling spell. Despite the loss, young bowler Anshul Kamboj regained the Purple Cap by reaching a total of 14 wickets this season. In a show of great sportsmanship, Hosein personally congratulated Kamboj and handed him the cap after the game ended.
➢National Panchayati Raj Day, ➢International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, ➢1929: Birth of top Kannada film actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar. ➢1973: Birth of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, known as ‘Master Blaster.’ ➢2004: Death of stage and film actor JV Somayajulu, and ➢2011: Death of spiritual guru Puttaparthi Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on National Panchayati Raj Day, praising elected representatives for their dedication to public service and nation-building. In a post on “X,” he called their work inspiring. He also shared a Sanskrit verse highlighting people-centric governance, stressing that a leader’s welfare lies in the welfare of the people.
Mumbai Indians face criticism for using a concussion substitute during their match against Chennai. Player Santner left the game, and Shardul Thakur replaced him. However, fans and experts claim this broke IPL rules, which state substitutes are only for head or neck injuries. Critics argue the team misused the rule to gain a strategic advantage.