Category: India

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. …

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….

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. …

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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. …

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…

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…