Massive fire engulfs slum cluster in Lucknow, over two dozen huts destroyed
A massive fire broke out in a slum cluster in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar area on Wednesday evening, destroying more than two dozen huts and triggering panic among residents.
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Centre to table Delimitation Bill 2026, lays framework for PoK seats if territory returns
The Centre is set to introduce the Delimitation Bill, 2026, in Parliament this week, proposing a legal framework to carry out constituency delimitation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the event the region comes under Indian control.
Opposition vows to fight Women's Quota Bill over ‘politicised’ delimitation plan
The Congress and several Opposition parties on Tuesday said they support the Women’s Reservation Bill in principle but will oppose the government’s approach to implementing it through delimitation, calling the move politically motivated.
Raghav Chadha gets 'Z' security from Centre after AAP govt in Punjab withdraws 'Z+' cover
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended ‘Z’ category security to Raghav Chadha following the withdrawal of his previous protection by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, according to sources.
Viral reel saves woman’s life after boat mishap in Vrindavan—Internet demands to see it
A woman’s remarkable survival story following a boat mishap in the northern Indian holy city of Vrindavan has gone viral on social media.
Bengal polls: 2,407 companies of central forces will be deployed in April 23 phase 1
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed that central forces will take charge of maintaining security at polling booths during the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal.
‘We are surprised’: SC stays Pawan Khera’s bail over remarks on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife
New Delhi/IBNS: Pawan Khera’s troubles escalated after his allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, as the Supreme Court of India paused the transit anticipatory bail granted to him by the Telangana High Court, according to media reports.
Historic shift: Bihar gets first BJP CM as Samrat Choudhary takes oath
Patna/IBNS: The Indian state of Bihar on Wednesday got its first Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with Samrat Choudhary taking oath, marking a significant shift in the state’s governance.
Maharashtra horror: Mohammad Ayaz arrested for sexually exploiting 180 minors, recording 350 obscene videos
A young man has been arrested in Maharashtra’s Amravati for allegedly sexually exploiting at least 180 minor girls and recording nearly 350 obscene videos, media reports said.
10 killed, over 40 injured in boiler blast at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh
At least 10 people were killed and over 40 others injured in a massive explosion at a power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on Tuesday, police said, adding that several workers are feared trapped at the site, media reports said.
First call post ceasefire: PM Modi, Trump talk West Asia situation, strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday held their first phone conversation since Washington and Tehran reached a ceasefire agreement, discussing the evolving situation in West Asia and bilateral cooperation.
Narendra Modi inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun corridor: How will it reshape the region?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, calling it a major milestone in the development of Uttarakhand and the wider region.
ED summons I-PAC director Pratik Jain’s wife, brother in money laundering probe
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the wife and brother of Pratik Jain, co-founder and director of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to alleged hawala transactions.
Samrat Choudhary set to become Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister as Nitish Kumar era ends
Patna/IBNS: Samrat Choudhary is set to become the next Chief Minister of Bihar, marking a major political transition after Nitish Kumar ended his long tenure in office.
WhatsApp groups, QR codes, digital networks: Inside the planning of Noida labour protests
New Delhi/IBNS: Violent protests by workers over wage issues in Noida were not spontaneous but appeared to be systematically coordinated using digital platforms, police said as investigations continued.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India in May, confirms Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India in May, signalling a potential improvement in bilateral ties following recent strains over trade issues.
‘TMC goons have free rein, no accountability in Bengal’: Rahul Gandhi slams Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata/IBNS: Cracks within the opposition’s INDIA bloc came to the fore in West Bengal as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a rare and direct attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress and its chief Mamata Banerjee, days ahead of the Assembly elections.
UP govt hikes minimum wages after violent protests in Noida
Noida/IBNS: Violent protests by workers in Noida have led to a breakthrough, with the Uttar Pradesh government announcing revised minimum wages across categories on Tuesday, according to reports.
Noida erupts in fresh labour protests; Workers clash with police, resort to stone pelting over wage demands
A fresh round of protest erupted in Noida’s Sector 80 on Tuesday as workers demonstrated over low wages, with clashes breaking out between protesters and police, with some even resorting to stone-pelting, according to media reports.
‘Level playing field shaken’: Abhishek Banerjee slams ED arrest of I-PAC co-founder ahead of Bengal polls
Kolkata/IBNS: The arrest of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sparked a fierce political row ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, with Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accusing the BJP of weaponising probe agencies.
Coal scam crackdown: ED arrests I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel ahead of Bengal polls
Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of political consulting firm I-PAC, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal.
India–UK Collaborative R&D Programme for industrial sustainability: TDB signs pact with Casey Aviation for BE-JTO project
The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Casey Aviation Private Limited, Gurugram for the project titled “Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO).”
'ECI deviated from Bihar procedure': Supreme Court raises concerns over voter deletion in Bengal SIR
New Delhi/IBNS: The massive voter revision drive in West Bengal has come under sharper scrutiny, with the Supreme Court on Monday expressing concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the poll-bound state, Live Law reported.
Noida workers’ protest turns violent: Stones pelted, vehicles damaged over wage hike demand
Noida/IBNS: Tension flared in Noida’s Phase 2 area on Monday after a workers’ protest demanding a wage hike turned violent, media reports said.
INS Trikand wraps up Mombasa visit—India strengthens maritime ties with Kenya
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Mombasa, Kenya, on April 10.
Indian Army departs for India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK
The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 7th edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK.
TCS shocker: Nashik staff suspended over sexual assault, religious coercion allegations
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Sunday said it has suspended several employees from its Nashik office pending an internal inquiry into allegations of religious coercion and sexual harassment involving women employees.
India eyes deeper Europe ties as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri heads to Paris, Berlin
New Delhi/IBNS: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Paris and Berlin from April 12 to 14 for a series of high-level consultations aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and reviewing cooperation across key sectors.
Opposition slams govt over women’s quota push, Mallikarjun Kharge questions ‘haste’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to leaders across party lines seeking support for an amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, triggering a sharp response from the opposition.
PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi share rare public exchange, viral video sparks buzz
A video showing a cordial interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has gone viral, drawing attention for its rarity in India’s deeply polarised political climate.