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India keeps petrol diesel and LPG available after Hormuz closure
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas advises citizens to book LPG cylinders digitally and avoid unnecessary visits to distributors amidst ongoing fuel supply concerns.
Autopsy finds 22-year-old Choudeswari murdered, her father in custody
A 22-year-old woman was allegedly strangled by her father in a suspected honour killing in Macherla, Andhra Pradesh, after marrying against her family's wishes.
DFCCIL completes Western Dedicated Freight Corridor on March 31 2026
The Ministry of Railways has fully completed the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), marking a significant step in enhancing India's freight transportation capacity.
Rajnath Singh lays foundation for large cavitation tunnel in Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has laid the foundation stone for a facility aimed at enhancing the stealth capabilities of Indian submarines.
Telangana police shut WhatsApp group helping dodge drunk driving checkpoints
A WhatsApp group in Telangana, 'Police Mamalu', was busted after tipping off drunk drivers about police checkpoints, with a traffic sub-inspector infiltrating the chat.
Mohan Kumar allegedly assaulted by Sushma's husband after firing Sushma
A Bengaluru salon owner was physically assaulted by the husband of a terminated employee, leading to hospitalization and an ongoing police investigation.
Delhi unveils 11-area air plan aligned with Green Budget 2026-27
Delhi's government has introduced a time-bound Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, targeting 11 priority sectors to address the city's pollution crisis.
Indian government denies payment problems over Iranian oil diversion claims
India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas refutes claims of payment issues causing an Iranian crude oil shipment to be rerouted to China.
Ankesh Bahirwar from Chandrapur allegedly killed girlfriend with charger wire
A 22-year-old man from Maharashtra allegedly strangled his girlfriend with a mobile charger wire following an argument, then staged her death as a suicide.
Seventh Indian LPG tanker crosses Hormuz; 17 ships still stranded
The Indian LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, has successfully crossed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Bombay High Court says marital fights alone not suicide abetment
The Bombay High Court ruled that marital discord alone cannot be grounds for accusing a spouse of abetting the other's suicide.
India evacuates over 550 from Iran, S Jaishankar thanks Armenia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked the Armenian government for aiding in the evacuation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran.
Jan Vishwas Amendment ends criminal penalties for minor Delhi offenses
The Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill, 2026 decriminalises minor offences under the Delhi Police Act, replacing imprisonment with financial penalties.
Nashik: Ravindra Ganpat Erande arrested after 121 objectionable videos found
Ravindra Ganpat Erande, who initially filed a complaint against 'godman' Ashok Kharat, was arrested after police found 121 obscene videos in his possession.
Telangana heat wave: 14 districts record temperatures above 40 Celsius
Telangana experienced a surge in temperatures above 41°C on April 3, 2026, while the maximum temperature in and around Hyderabad remained below 40°C.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway April 14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, aiming to ease congestion in Delhi and reduce travel time.
Telangana: 3,699 illegal LPG cylinders seized, 1,275 cases registered
The Telangana civil supplies department has seized a total of 3,699 illegal domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders between March 12 and April 3, news agency IANS reported.
Hyderabad police launch crackdown on illegal mango ripening agents
Hyderabad police and municipal authorities have intensified their crackdown on the use of illegal ripening agents in mangoes.
At IIM Raipur convocation, S Jaishankar cites decade of progress
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserts that India has successfully navigated recent global shocks and challenges, both domestic and external.
Newborn dies after oxygen cut during NTR hospital power outage
A newborn baby boy died in NTR Hospital, Anakapalli, due to a power outage that disrupted his oxygen supply, leading to family protests.
Narendra Modi opens Noida International Airport in Jewar, hails ethanol
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes India's ethanol production during the Noida International Airport inauguration, highlighting its significance for UPSC exam preparation.
Delhi woman allegedly suffocated by father and brother over relationship
A 19-year-old girl from Delhi was allegedly murdered by her father and brother due to her relationship with a boy, which the family had opposed for nearly two years.
Unseasonal rain and hailstorms ruin rabi crops in Haryana, UP
Unseasonal rain and hailstorms have severely damaged rabi crops across multiple Indian states, prompting farmers to seek timely compensation from the government.
Dehradun cops nab 2 accused in retired Brigadier's murder
In a dramatic turn of events, Dehradun Police have arrested two suspects involved in the murder of retired Army brigadier Mukesh Kumar Joshi.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates due to dust storm, thunderstorms expected
Delhi has been experiencing erratic weather patterns lately, with dust storms in the morning, sunshine in the afternoon, and rain by evening.
Dehradun police arrest 2 suspects in Mukesh Kumar Joshi's death
Two suspects linked to the murder of a retired Army brigadier were arrested following an encounter with Dehradun Police, leaving one accused injured.
Car falls into well killing 9, 6 children among dead
In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Nashik district, nine members of a family lost their lives when their vehicle fell into a water-filled well.
UP Board will announce 10th and 12th results April 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is set to announce the Class 10 and Class 12 results in April. Over 52 lakh students await their results.
CBSE mandates 3rd language for classes 6-10 from 2026-27
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new curriculum, making a third language compulsory in Class 6 and vocational education mandatory in Classes 9 and 10.
ECI orders NIA probe, urges free polls in West Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed senior officials in West Bengal to ensure free, fair, and fearless elections following a hostage incident.
Telangana couple die by suicide after family rejected inter-caste marriage
A young couple in Telangana committed suicide after the husband's family rejected their inter-caste marriage, leading to severe emotional distress.
CBI busts Chandigarh ECHS scam involving Manthan directors, Dharam Hospital
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has exposed a large-scale fraud in medical reimbursement claims under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
LPG shortage and rising food costs force migrant workers home
The ongoing LPG shortage, linked to the West Asia conflict, is forcing migrant workers to leave cities and return to their villages due to rising costs and job insecurity.
Delhi mandates PNG application for commercial and industrial LPG
The Delhi government now requires commercial and industrial LPG consumers to apply for a piped natural gas (PNG) connection before receiving new cylinder allocations.
Sewage allegedly contaminates Jaipur's Sushilpura water, hundreds fall ill
Hundreds of residents in Jaipur's Sushilpura area have fallen ill due to sewage-contaminated drinking water, echoing a similar crisis in Indore months prior.
West Asia tensions raise filter coffee and airfare prices
The ongoing war in West Asia is indirectly escalating everyday expenses, from local food prices to international airfares, affecting the global cost of living.
India and Azerbaijan diplomats meet in Baku to smooth tensions
India and Azerbaijan are working to mend their bilateral ties following a disagreement over Azerbaijan's relationship with Pakistan.
Dust storm pushes Delhi-NCR AQI to poor 266 before rain
Delhi experienced a day of varied weather phenomena on Friday, including a dust storm, heat wave, and rainfall, causing fluctuations in pollution levels.
West Bengal judicial officers warned of Kaliachak-II standoff April 1
Days before being besieged in the Kaliachak-II Block Development Officer's office, four judicial officers raised security concerns to the District Magistrate of Malda.
Naigaon dog bites at least 8 after Good Friday prayers
A stray dog bit eight people outside Daya Mata Church in Naigaon, leading to immediate medical attention and sparking concerns over increasing dog menace.
Two dead, 38 injured as bus overturns on Mumbai-Goa highway
Two passengers were killed and 38 injured when a private bus overturned on the Mumbai-Goa highway near Nagothane. The accident occurred due to the driver's alleged rash driving.
Western Disturbance drenches Jammu and Kashmir, officials urge travel caution
Jammu and Kashmir experience heavy rainfall due to a strong Western Disturbance, prompting the Srinagar administration to issue travel and safety advisories.
Fertilizer shortages threaten India and Sri Lanka after Iran conflict
Indian farmers are panicking over potential fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war, raising concerns about a looming food crisis.
Prashant Bose dies in custody over alleged Narendra Modi plot
Prashant Bose, a top Maoist leader implicated in a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi, died at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi.
Delhi Shahdara man stabs teenage neighbor, dies in LPG blast
A 24-year-old man allegedly stabbed a teenage girl multiple times before committing suicide by triggering an LPG cylinder blast in Shahdara, Delhi.
Boat carrying 25 capsizes in Bagmati river killing Gulshan Khatun
A boat carrying 25 passengers, primarily women, capsized in Bihar's Bagmati river, resulting in one woman's death. The remaining 24 were rescued and brought to safety.
Abinash Bijuli dies in Odisha after koi fish blocks airway
A man named Abinash Bijuli tragically died in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district after a live fish he caught got lodged in his throat, causing suffocation.
Supreme Court Justice K V Viswanathan withdraws from Alchemist case
Justice K V Viswanathan, a Supreme Court judge, recused himself from a case after reserving the verdict due to a past association with the appellant.
India rolls out Jan Vishwas Bill to decriminalize 1,000 provisions
The Indian government is encouraging the withdrawal of minor offence cases to clear an estimated 5 crore pending cases, following the passage of the second Jan Vishwas Bill.
India's road construction slows amid U.S.-Iran conflict material shortages
The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to slow down India's highway construction and road maintenance in 2026-27 due to disrupted supplies and increased costs.
Supreme Court reinstates bank manager dismissal and stresses senior accountability
The Supreme Court has ruled that higher-ranking officials should face harsher punishments for service misdeeds, reinforcing a differential penalty system.
Stampede at Nalanda's Sheetla Mata temple kills 9, injures several
A stampede at the overcrowded Sheetla Mata temple in Nalanda, Bihar resulted in nine deaths due to poor crowd management and inadequate arrangements.
Green Sanvi carrying over 46,000 metric tons expected in Mumbai
A tanker carrying over 46,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is set to traverse the Strait of Hormuz and arrive in Mumbai by April 6.
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission will track weight loss drug side effects
The Indian government is intensifying scrutiny on popular weight-loss drugs, ordering the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission to compile safety reports amid rising demand.
Western disturbance brings rain wind snow to Jammu and Kashmir
The Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir due to a strong western disturbance, causing road flooding and travel advisories.
Government plans Southeast Asia routes amid Gulf conflict flight disruptions
India is initiating discussions with Southeast Asian nations to increase flights as the West Asia conflict limits Indian airlines' expansion opportunities.
Gym trainer Sameer Mulla allegedly abducted, assaulted amid rape accusations
A 23-year-old gym trainer in Karnataka was allegedly assaulted following accusations of rape and blackmail, sparking a police investigation.
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border; tremors felt in India
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area on Friday night, sending tremors across northern India.
Telangana man takes pregnant wife, daughters for ice-cream, drowns them
A man in Telangana's Hanamkonda district has been taken into custody for allegedly murdering his wife and two daughters.
Rajnath Singh commissions indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into Navy
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy.
INS Aridhaman, India's 3rd nuclear-powered submarine, to be commissioned today
INS Aridaman, India's third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday by defense minister Rajnath Singh, ANI reported.
Severe dust storm hits Delhi, Noida; rain likely over weekend
Residents of Delhi and its neighboring areas, including Noida, woke up to a severe dust storm on Friday morning.
'Only India has lost mariners': MEA at Iran war talks
India has called for the resumption of free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a multilateral meeting convened by the United Kingdom.
India to join 35 countries' efforts to reopen Hormuz
India has been invited by the United Kingdom to participate in a meeting of 35 countries aimed at reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
IAF's grounded Tejas fleet cleared to resume flights
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) fleet of Tejas jets, which were grounded after a crash in February, is likely to resume flying next week.
Cold, stormy weather expected in Northwest India till April 6
A powerful Western Disturbance is set to hit Northwest India, bringing with it extreme weather conditions, including rain and hailstorms.
Agra man, family get death penalty for hacking wife, cousin
A court in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man and his family to death for the double murder of his wife and her cousin.
PM to chair security meet today over West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at 7:00pm on Wednesday.
India recorded highest internet shutdowns among democracies in 2025: Report
India witnessed 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, according to a report by global digital rights advocacy group Access Now.
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers granted bail in mishap case
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have been granted bail over the incident of a tragic fire at their establishment.
Exposed ₹100cr scam, shot 7 times...now, IAS Rinku Rahi quits
Uttar Pradesh cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rinku Singh Rahi has resigned from his post.
Government shields domestic airlines amid jet fuel price doubling
The Indian government has intervened to shield domestic airlines from a steep increase in jet fuel prices.
Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh on IMD's orange alert for heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh today.
Terrorist killed in Army's ongoing anti-militancy operation in Ganderbal, J&K
A terrorist was killed during an overnight encounter in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said on Wednesday.
India's long-awaited Census 2027 kicks off today
The first phase of Census 2027, the houselisting operations, will begin on April 1 and continue till September 30.
Maharashtra man picks boy by leg, slams head on road
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an autorickshaw driver has been arrested for brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy.
Foreign travelers have to show digital e-Arrival card from tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, India will require foreign travelers and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders to use a digital e-Arrival card.
Bengaluru techie jumps from 17th floor after husband found hanging
In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a couple was found dead in what is suspected to be a double suicide.
What caused stampede at temple in Nalanda, Bihar?
A stampede occurred on Tuesday at the Maa Sheetla Mandir in Maghra village, Nalanda district of Bihar, which left eight devotees, all women, dead and over a dozen people injured.
What happened before ex-Army brigadier was killed by stray bullet
A retired Army brigadier, 74-year-old Mukesh Kumar Joshi, was killed by a stray bullet while on his morning walk in Dehradun on Monday morning.
8 women devotees killed in stampede at Bihar temple
A stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday claimed the lives of eight women.
Video: Tourist falls into sea after parasailing cable snaps
A near-tragic incident occurred at Baga beach in Goa on Monday when a parasailing cable snapped mid-air.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rains in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Sikkim, and parts of West Bengal.
IRCTC summons Amul after worms allegedly found in curd
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has summoned Amul after a food quality complaint was filed against the brand.
Kerala High Court upholds landlord trespass conviction, orders ₹15,000 damages
The Kerala High Court has recently upheld the conviction of a landlord for trespassing into a rented home and damaging the tenant's property.
No April heatwave; storms, rain to lash North India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that there will be no major heatwaves in April 2026 across north and central India.
Census 2027 will recognize live-in couples as married if....
The upcoming 2027 Census will recognize live-in couples as married if they consider their relationship a "stable union."
Census 1st phase to begin on April 1
The first phase of the India Census will commence on April 1, 2026, the government has announced.
Unemployed man behind 1,100+ hoax bomb threats across India, arrested
Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India.
Married Navy officer kills lover; chops up, refrigerates body parts
In a shocking incident in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, a 35-year-old Indian Navy official allegedly killed his lover and chopped her body into pieces.
60% flight seats to be allocated free from April 20
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats on every flight free of charge from April 20.
Daughter-in-law not legally obligated to support parents-in-law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a daughter-in-law is not legally bound to provide maintenance to her parents-in-law.