‘In supreme interest of nation’: RSS backs Centre’s decisions amid Middle East turmoil; calls for peace

The RSS has called for an immediate end to the Middle East conflict, emphasizing global peace while backing the Indian government’s actions as being in the nation’s supreme interest. General secretary Dattatreya Hosabale also addressed protests following a leader’s killing, stressing peaceful expression and communal harmony. The organization reiterated its…

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AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia move Supreme Court after Delhi HC rejects plea to transfer excise policy case

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court Chief Justice rejected their plea to transfer the CBI’s challenge to their discharge in the excise policy case. The appeal was to be heard by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, a decision the AAP leaders deemed…

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Evening news wrap: EC announces poll schedule for 4 states, 1 UT; Rahul Gandhi demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram; & more

The Election Commission has announced poll dates for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with results on May 4. Meanwhile, Iran stated its war will cease only after assurances against future US-Israel attacks, as fighting intensifies. Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to…

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PM Modi lauds Om Birla’s leadership after no-trust motion fails; Lok Sabha Speaker reacts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his composure and impartiality following the rejection of a no-confidence motion against him. Modi commended Birla’s adherence to parliamentary decorum and his affirmation that no one is above the rules, reinforcing democratic traditions. …

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EC announces bypoll dates for 8 assembly constituencies across six states; check schedule

By-elections for eight assembly seats across six states, including Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura, have been announced by the Election Commission. Polling dates are set for April 9 and April 23, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. These elections will fill vacant legislative seats, ensuring full representation…

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‘See medium term shift in traffic flows to, from India; have upped capacity here due to demand:’ Lufthansa

The Israel-Iran conflict is poised to reshape international air traffic to and from India in the medium term, with Gulf carriers’ schedules uncertain. Lufthansa Group is evaluating expanding its India operations, potentially bringing more airlines like Austrian and Eurowings to the country. The group is also enhancing its partnership with…

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Mamata Banerjee raises monthly honorarium for priests, muezzins by Rs 500 ahead of EC’s poll schedule announcement

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 hike in monthly honorariums for priests and muezzins, raising their pay to Rs 2,000. This move, along with the approval of all new applications, was made just before the Election Commission declared poll dates. Banerjee stated the decision recognizes the…

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Rahul Gandhi demands Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram; writes to PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram. Gandhi highlighted Kanshi Ram’s significant role in social justice and empowering marginalized communities. This call follows consistent demands from Dalit leaders and intellectuals for the highest national honor for…

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From Bridgerton balls to fake shaadis: How theme parties are the new rage

Theme parties are transforming social gatherings into immersive experiences, driven by social media and a desire for participation. Brands are engineering these events to foster deeper engagement, turning passive fandom into collective celebration. This trend taps into psychological needs for connection and belonging, creating shared cultural moments that extend beyond…

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EC likely to announce assembly polls schedule for five states

The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry today. The upcoming polls are expected to involve fewer phases, particularly in West Bengal, with a substantial increase in central forces deployment. Supplementary voter lists for West Bengal will…

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Assam elections 2026: Congress releases 2nd list of 23 candidates, leaves 15 seats for allies

The Indian National Congress has unveiled its second list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly election in 2026. Key leaders are fielded across various constituencies. The party has strategically left 15 seats for its alliance partners as part of the seat-sharing agreement. This move sets the stage…

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An unholy havoc? Swami Avimukteshwaranand & his coronation with controversy

In recent weeks, the seer has found himself at the centre of a political and legal storm that stretches from allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to a decades old dispute over who has the right to call himself the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath. For many…

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‘Experts should decide’: LDF govt on Sabarimala women entry; BJP demands apology

Kerala minister VN Vasavan stated the LDF government maintains its 2007 affidavit, advocating for ritualistic experts to decide on women’s entry at Sabarimala. He accused BJP-linked lawyers of initiating the legal battle that led to the 2018 Supreme Court verdict allowing entry, a decision the government only implemented. …

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Marriage proposal cancelled: HIV-positive man injects infected blood into woman in Hyderabad

A 24-year-old man allegedly injected HIV-infected blood into his 22-year-old relative in Hyderabad after her family cancelled their wedding upon discovering his positive status. The incident occurred on March 11, with police stating the accused forcibly administered the blood. He has been apprehended, and the woman is hospitalized. …

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