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April 2026
PM Modi chairs Heads of Missions meet on trade, tech, diaspora ties
Addressed India's High Commissioners, Ambassadors and senior MEA officials at the 11th Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi. Our interaction recognised the significant expansion of India's engagement with the world in the last decade. In a volatile and turbulent world, Indian diplomacy stands ready to advance national interest and secure national goals,
Attended the Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi. We had extensive discussions on strengthening India's global engagement through advancing trade, technology and strategic partnerships, while deepening the connect with our diaspora,
J&K gets seamless rail link with Vande Bharat extension to Jammu Tawi
To date, approximately 5.5 lakh passengers have travelled on the 8-coach Vande Bharat service, reflecting significant public enthusiasm. The Chief Minister also openly lauded the Vande Bharat and overall railway services, as well as the Prime Minister's vision. It is heartening to see that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have wholeheartedly embraced this initiative,
Shimla: Protest against hospital fee hike, shifting of Gynaecology dept
A joint protest was held in Shimla against increased patient charges in government hospitals and the shifting of the Gynaecology Department from Kamla Nehru Hospital to IGMC
At present, only limited space is available to accommodate patients from across the state, causing inconvenience to doctors, nurses, and patients alike,
On one hand, the government talks about strengthening healthcare and promoting advanced technologies like robotics, but on the other hand, it is ignoring basic healthcare needs. Obstetrics and gynaecology services cannot be bypassed,
We will continue protests across the state until the increased fees are withdrawn and the gynaecology department is retained at Kamla Nehru Hospital. If our demands are not met, we will stage a massive protest and gherao of the Secretariat in the coming days,
The government is promoting robotic technology, but such facilities benefit only a small percentage of patients and are expensive. Poor patients cannot afford charges as high as Rs 50,000,
TMC spreading rumours for defeat, says BJP's Tapas Roy on ballot row
We will deploy two persons to look after the strong room...They (TMC) are just spreading rumours as they are preparing ground for their defeat...Three-layer security arrangements are here,
They have tried every dirty trick, name deletion, voter intimidation, Central Force terror, cash flooding, and failed miserably. Now, in sheer desperation, they have stooped to tampering with EVMs. But Bengal is not Maharashtra, Delhi, or Bihar. We will not sit silently and watch them loot our democracy,
We were sitting on the dharna peacefully...BJP leaders created a ruckus here,
Delhi HC grants injunction to Karisma's kids over Sunjay Kapur's estate
It seems to be a very balanced order where she has said that the status quo of the assets should be maintained, certain personal assets will be, which is something that was willingly also already offered by Ms Priya Kapur during the course of the arguments. The court has also held that it does not have jurisdiction over the foreign assets. It is a balanced order which has been pronounced,
Bengaluru Rains: DK Shivakumar Orders Action After 7 Deaths
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar directed the GBA and BDA to take precautionary measures after seven people died when a hospital wall collapsed in Bengaluru amid heavy rains
Gujarat celebrates 66th Foundation Day; CM recalls growth journey
GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Jason Holder’s Controversial Catch of Rajat Patidar Leaves Virat Kohli Shocked (WATCH)
The IPL 2026 match between GT and RCB was marked by controversy after Jason Holder took a disputed catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar
US Embassy shares throwback pic, hails strong India-US partnership
The post follows recent constructive discussions between India and the US on a trade agreement
The meetings were conducted in a constructive and positive spirit with meaningful and forward-looking discussions enabling progress on key matters. Both sides agreed to remain engaged to maintain this momentum as they move forward,
WB Polls: BJP leaders Manjhi, Khan confident of ousting Mamata govt
BJP is winning most of the elections...The TMC government should be removed from power as they are not providing any benefits to the poor,
That is the reason there was a 92% turnout, so be rest assured, Mamata is going out this time, and BJP is coming in...my message to TMC workers would be not to engage in violence, if TMC doesn't come to power, the situation will get worse for them. Peace should prevail in West Bengal,
MP: 4 dead, 15 rescued after boat capsizes in Bargi Dam due to storm
A probe will be done to find out the causes behind the incident..."
Through swift rescue operations, 15 citizens have been safely rescued. Efforts are underway to locate those who are missing as quickly as possible."
In this hour of crisis, the state government stands in full solidarity with the affected families with complete sensitivity, and every possible assistance is being ensured,
TMC resorted to violence; BJP confident of win, says Goyal, Singh
TMC tried their best to resort to violence and intimidation in certain sectors, but they could not succeed."
We do not take exit polls so seriously. We have full faith in the people of India. Just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the country to new heights in the last 12 years, the people of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu also do not want to be deprived of it. A BJP government is going to be formed in West Bengal and an NDA government in Tamil Nadu. BJP, NDA government will be formed once again in Assam and Puducherry and in Kerala too, we are confident that we will start our journey ahead from this election,
Karnataka's new excise policy to focus on social cost of alcohol
Karnataka Unveils Draft Excise Reforms 2026
There has been a struggle over internal reservation for many years. A convention was organised by the party in Chitradurga, in which Mallikarjun Kharge, other leaders, and I had participated. At that convention, a resolution was passed to implement internal reservation. The party had organised a convention in Chitradurga. We had organised a convention for Scheduled Castes. Kharge had attended it. The convention was held under the leadership of Parameshwara. There, everyone demanded internal reservation."
SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for legally trained land adjudicators
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Central and State governments on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to ensure that land disputes are adjudicated by legally trained professionals, instead of revenue officials without formal legal education
Point is very interesting also, but they will say it is for legislature."
The present system causes widespread and continuing injury to citizens by subjecting the adjudication of land disputes to revenue officers without legal background, resulting in arbitrary, inconsistent, erroneous decisions. This leads to prolonged uncertainty over property rights, restricts the use and transfer of land, increases litigation and costs, and denies effective access to justice, thereby infringing the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution."
Land disputes across India involve similar questions of title, succession, limitation, adverse possession, and interpretation of property laws. Since the nature of these disputes is uniform, the standards governing the competence and independence of adjudicators must also be uniform. Allowing different States to follow divergent approaches in matters affecting identical civil rights results in inconsistency, unpredictability, and unequal protection of laws,
Nearly 66 per cent of the civil cases are related to land disputes. The key lacuna is that land disputes are adjudicated by the officers lacking formal legal education and training like PCS-J, resulting in erroneous and inconsistent decisions. This also increases the burden on the judiciary due to frequent challenges,
UAE's OPEC exit aligns with US strategy, signals Gulf realignment
The move signals a major Gulf realignment, deepens a rift with Saudi Arabia, and reflects the UAE's push to diversify its post-oil economy
I think ultimately it’s a good thing for getting the price of gas down, getting oil down, getting everything down,
The UAE has signed the Abraham Accords. So that is something that President Trump favours, and he sees this as positive and aligned with what the UAE has done. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, has not signed the Abraham Accords, and so in his mind, that is an issue. And definitely that deepens the rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE,
I think that it places the UAE on a course to be fully aligned with the US. Also, it's on a course to be fully aligned with what the US would like many Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, to be in a peaceful agreement with Israel,
MP: 4 dead, 12 missing as cruise capsizes in Jabalpur's Bargi Dam
Four people have died, 15 rescued, and a search operation is underway for 12 others after a cruise capsized in Bargi Dam, Jabalpur,
The accident took place at around 5:30 AM, when a bus operated by Darmay Travels, carrying members of the Tomar family,
Around eight people have been referred to Bhopal for advanced treatment, while the remaining are undergoing treatment at Biaora Hospital,
Samajwadi Party 'power-hungry,' has done nothing for poor: Brajesh Pathak
Ministers Slam SP's 'Anti-Women' Stance on Reservation Bill
This is the double character of the Samajwadi Party. Today, the people of the state heard from the members of the House themselves how sister Kumari Mayawati was tortured by the goons of the Samajwadi Party under the protection of the government. Today, the people of the state understand this very well. They only make the excuse of PDA. They have nothing to do with the poor, backward or Dalits. This (Samajwadi Party) is just a group of power-hungry people."
The special session called today in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly will certainly be supported by anyone who wants to empower women. However, the Samajwadi Party is still opposing this special session, which is very unfortunate. This shows that the Samajwadi Party has no interest in empowering half the country's population. The empowerment of women was to be done through the House of Parliament, but the Congress and the Samajwadi Party opposed it,
When the Nari Shakti Vandan Act Amendment Bill came up in the Lok Sabha, they did not allow it to be passed, but here in the Assembly, these people say it should be passed. The entire world and country saw how double-minded the people of the SP, Congress, and INDI alliance are. They are anti-women,
Defamation case: Court sets aside cognisance order against Karnail Singh
Delhi's Rouse Avenue court set aside the cognisance order in a defamation case by Satyender Jain against BJP MLA Karnail Singh
The Trial Court was required to undertake a limited examination of the alleged statements, the material on record, and the exceptions pleaded, to determine whether sufficient grounds exist to proceed,
Accordingly, the impugned order is set aside. The matter is remanded to the Learned Trial Court to consider the applicability of the exceptions to the alleged statements, in the light of the observations made herein, and to pass a fresh order in accordance with law."
This Court has consciously refrained from examining the other grounds on merits. The impugned order is deficient inasmuch as no finding has been returned on the exceptions specifically raised by the revisionist. It is for the Learned Trial Court to consider, at the threshold, whether the material on record, read in the light of the exceptions invoked, disclosed sufficient grounds to proceed,
UDF will get bigger victory than exit polls predict: KC Venugopal
What we witnessed was indeed a wave. We saw a strong sentiment against the government and an equally strong commitment to Indira Gandhi. Anyway, it's only a matter of four days now--no, just three days left. Let's wait for the results. Why stress over it now? We are very optimistic about the 4th. June 4th will be UDF's day,
Family, politics separate: Sunetra Pawar; Shiv Sena confident for polls
From the very day I entered politics, I have consistently maintained that family and politics are two separate spheres; Supriya Tai (Supriya Sule) has articulated this point very well".
Assembly Elections Exit Polls 2026: Pradeep Bhandari's BIG Message to Rahul Gandhi
Assembly Elections Exit Polls 2026 have triggered a political showdown across states
Delhi court frames charges against Kala Jatheri, Lawrence Bishnoi gang
India, Italy exchange military cooperation plan, boost maritime ties
We also discussed the avenues to further develop mutually beneficial defence industrial cooperation under India's Atmanirbhar Bharat programme and Italy's defence cooperation initiative,
Convergence between both the ancient seafaring nations on various key maritime issues was also highlighted including information exchange through Information Fusion Center-Indian Ocean Region, Gurugram,
IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans opt to bowl first against RCB in Ahmedabad
Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2026 match at Ahmedabad, citing pitch conditions and potential dew as key factors for the decision