The Jammu-Srinagar national highway (NH-44) remains closed for the third day due to continuous landslides and heavy rains in Ramban district. Over 400 vehicles are stranded as clearance operations are underway, with authorities advising against travel until the road is fully restored. …
View More Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains shut for 3rd dayCategory: India
2 Pakistan LeT ultras, Jammu & Kashmir aide remanded in 10-day police custody
Srinagar’s special court has remanded two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and their Kashmiri accomplice to 10-day police custody. Arrested on April 6, the trio are linked to an interstate LeT module. Investigations revealed one Pakistani national had been active in Kashmir for 16 years, while the accomplice provided crucial logistical support….
View More 2 Pakistan LeT ultras, Jammu & Kashmir aide remanded in 10-day police custodyAll set for Puducherry polling: 9.5 lakh voters to decide fate of 294 candidates on Thursday
All India NR Congress (AINRC)-led NDA coalition govt is seeking a second consecutive term while Congress-led INDIA bloc is leaving no stone unturned to wrest power back from the NDA. …
View More All set for Puducherry polling: 9.5 lakh voters to decide fate of 294 candidates on ThursdayAssam assembly elections 2026: Identity, power & the battle of ‘Asomiya Jatiyotabad’
Assam’s upcoming elections are a crucial referendum on Assamese nationalism, identity, and the state’s political future. Regional parties face declining relevance as national parties dominate, with the BJP’s ‘jati, mati, bheti’ plank and ‘Brand Himanta’ shaping the narrative. The Congress leads a broad opposition alliance, aiming to challenge the incumbent…
View More Assam assembly elections 2026: Identity, power & the battle of ‘Asomiya Jatiyotabad’Christians at crossroads: Will UDF hold its traditional base?
Kerala’s upcoming assembly elections see Christian voters, particularly in central Kerala, becoming a crucial battleground. Traditional UDF support is tested by socio-economic concerns, political realignments, and perceptions of communal favoritism, forcing parties to re-evaluate their strategies to secure this influential bloc. …
View More Christians at crossroads: Will UDF hold its traditional base?Puducherry assembly elections 2026: Voting date, time and all you need to know
Puducherry gears up for polls on April 9, with over 9.5 lakh voters deciding the fate of 294 candidates across 30 seats. Key issues include statehood, economic challenges, and the rise of a third force. Security is tight, with drone surveillance and special polling stations ensuring a smooth process. The…
View More Puducherry assembly elections 2026: Voting date, time and all you need to knowSrinagar police bust another multi-state Al Falah-type LeT network
Searches across 19 locations in J&K, Rajasthan and Haryana so far have led to the detention or arrest of six OGWs in Haryana, four in Rajasthan and over a dozen in J&K. Sources said the purpose of the multi-state module was to create an LeT network outside of J&K with…
View More Srinagar police bust another multi-state Al Falah-type LeT networkKerala elections 2026: 5 factors that could decide the verdict
Kerala gears up for a pivotal assembly election as the LDF seeks a rare third consecutive term under CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Key factors influencing the outcome include Vijayan’s leadership, development promises versus pushback, the BJP’s growing influence, job aspirations of young voters, and complex community equations. …
View More Kerala elections 2026: 5 factors that could decide the verdict‘Rattled Congress’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar clarifies assets charge, says INDIA bloc inevitable in Kerala
BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar dismissed Congress allegations of asset non-disclosure as a “desperate effort” by a “scared” opposition. He predicted a political realignment in Kerala, stating the next elections will see the Congress and LDF unite as the INDIA bloc against the NDA. Kerala will vote in a single phase…
View More ‘Rattled Congress’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar clarifies assets charge, says INDIA bloc inevitable in KeralaCEC’s response was ‘get lost’: TMC’s Derek O’Brien details ‘7‑minute’ meeting with Gyanesh Kumar
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of partisanship and corruption after a brief meeting. The party alleged their delegation was dismissed abruptly and that the EC had ignored nine letters from Mamata Banerjee. The TMC also presented evidence of alleged BJP links among Bengal officials, demanding…
View More CEC’s response was ‘get lost’: TMC’s Derek O’Brien details ‘7‑minute’ meeting with Gyanesh KumarBengal poll battle heats up: EC and TMC exchange ‘straight talk’
The Election Commission of India has assured that the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted without fear, violence, or intimidation. This statement follows a meeting with the TMC, which accused the ECI of bias towards the BJP and alleged systematic disenfranchisement of voters through electoral roll revisions. …
View More Bengal poll battle heats up: EC and TMC exchange ‘straight talk’‘Self-styled vishwaguru stands exposed’: Congress targets PM Modi over Iran-US ceasefire
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi’s foreign policy, questioning the timing of his Israel visit before military action against Iran and the perceived failure of Operation Sindoor’s global outreach. Ramesh argued that Pakistan’s role in a ceasefire undermined Modi’s personalized diplomacy and his strategy to isolate Islamabad, contrasting it…
View More ‘Self-styled vishwaguru stands exposed’: Congress targets PM Modi over Iran-US ceasefireFacing cost pressure, AC cos signal price hikes
India’s room air-conditioner market faces price hikes due to rising commodity costs and stricter energy-efficiency norms, with manufacturers indicating further increases. Despite a challenging year and volatile demand, companies are optimistic about long-term growth, projecting the market to nearly double by FY30. …
View More Facing cost pressure, AC cos signal price hikesConstruction, award of highway projects at 7-year low in 2025-26
Highway construction and new project awards in 2025-26 hit a seven-year low, with less than 10,000 km built and only 7,000 km awarded. This decline is attributed to stricter land availability pre-conditions and fewer state highways being converted to National Highways. Agencies are prioritizing economic corridors and expressways to avoid…
View More Construction, award of highway projects at 7-year low in 2025-26Justice B V Nagarathna: Women cannot be ‘untouchables’ for 3 days every month
Justice B.V. Nagarathna strongly criticized the historical practice of isolating menstruating women, deeming it a form of “untouchability.” While hearing arguments on the Sabarimala temple entry ban, she questioned the validity of such social customs. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta countered, arguing the deity’s unique attributes and devotees’ faith should not…
View More Justice B V Nagarathna: Women cannot be ‘untouchables’ for 3 days every month