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Election Commission reports ₹651.51cr seizures across poll-bound states and UTs
The Election Commission (EC) has seized over ₹651.51 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs, and other items since activating the Electronic Seizure Management System in February.
Delhi faces water supply interruption for Delhi Jal Board maintenance
Delhi's water supply will be disrupted on April 6 and 7 due to planned maintenance activities. Residents are advised to store water and utilize helpline numbers for assistance.
Arijit Singh Chavan among 3 killed in Nanded gang clash
A violent gang clash in Nanded resulted in three deaths early Friday. In a shocking turn of events, one victim was murdered inside a hospital ward.
India sees rice wheat pulses cheaper after buffer stock releases
Despite the ongoing war in West Asia, prices of essential commodities like rice, wheat, atta and pulses in India have shown a decline, thanks to government interventions.
Pakistan's mediation bid between Iran and the US meets rejection
Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, dismisses Pakistan's claims of mediating the Iran-US conflict, labeling it a mere "messenger."
New Delhi railway station revamped under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
The New Delhi railway station is undergoing a major redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, incorporating AI surveillance and improved infrastructure.
IMD issues yellow alert for Bengaluru ahead of heavy rains
Bengaluru is on high alert today, April 5, 2026, as the IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms. The city is expected to experience continued rainfall throughout the upcoming week.
Greater Noida petrol pump dispensed rainwater mixed fuel, 10 stranded
Ten vehicles broke down after a petrol pump in Greater Noida dispensed fuel mixed with water due to a leaking tank. The incident sparked unrest among customers.
After rains, fresh snow covers Himachal Pradesh and J&K border
Following two days of continuous rain, fresh snowfall has blanketed the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh and areas along the Jammu and Kashmir border.
India welcomes INS Aridaman, now operates 3 homegrown nuclear submarines
India has inducted its third nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridaman, enhancing its sea-based nuclear deterrence capabilities.
IMD forecasts Kalbaishakhi storms to hit Kolkata April 6-9
Kolkata is set to experience a weather shift with the onset of Kalbaishakhi storms, predicted to bring relief from the intense heat until April 9.
Odisha government increases reservation quotas for ST SC students
Odisha has raised reservation quotas for Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in medical and technical education.
ECI must be independent, insulated from political influence: Justice Nagarathna
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna has emphasized the importance of the Election Commission of India (ECI) being independent and insulated from political influence.
Allegedly 1,500 fake bomb threats by Shrinivas Luis to courts
Shrinivas Luis, arrested for sending hoax bomb threats to various high courts, also targeted the Supreme Court seven times, a police investigation reveals.
Road rage, gun-shaped lighter lead to arrests of Saharanpur tourists
Two tourists from Uttar Pradesh sparked outrage in Himachal Pradesh after allegedly threatening locals with a pistol-shaped lighter during a road rage incident.
Pimpri Chinchwad man arrested for allegedly raping 7-year-old girl
A 40-year-old man from Pune has been arrested by Pimpri Chinchwad police for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl in his neighbourhood.
Back-to-back western disturbances to cause thunderstorms, strong winds in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a high alert for Delhi-NCR on Sunday. The warning comes as back-to-back western disturbances are expected to cause thunderstorms and strong winds of up to 50km/h.
Indian Ocean witnesses magnitude 4.2 earthquake
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit the Indian Ocean on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Mughal shrugs off Rathee's 'propaganda' claim in viral 'Dhurandhar' interview
Naseem Mughal, known for his role in 'Dhurandhar', dismisses Dhruv Rathee's propaganda allegations, stating "you cannot stop a storm".
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes Indian Ocean, National Center for Seismology
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean on April 5, 2026, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake struck at a depth of 90km.
Delhi Police arrest Rizwan Ahmed in Kushinagar for ISIS links
Delhi Police's Counter-Intelligence team has arrested a suspected ISIS operative, Rizwan Ahmed, in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, recovering explosive materials.
UP Police announces 81,000+ vacancies, CM Adityanath cites youth jobs
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) plans to fill over 81,000 posts in the financial year 2026-27.
India evacuates over 475,000 from West Asia amid Iran-Israel tensions
The Indian government has facilitated the return of over 4.75 lakh nationals from conflict-ridden West Asia, while also monitoring those still affected in the region.
Crash near Sojha in Kullu leaves 4 dead, 18 rescued
A vehicle carrying 22 passengers fell off the road near Sojha, Kullu, killing four and injuring 18. Rescue operations are ongoing to ensure no one remains unaccounted for.
Yogi Adityanath launches 'School Chalo Abhiyan' in Varanasi, urging attendance
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath initiated the School Chalo Abhiyan in Varanasi, serving mid-day meals and encouraging regular school attendance.
Delhi-NCR witnesses unusual shallow fog Saturday morning after rain
In a rare April event, parts of Delhi-NCR experienced shallow fog due to recent rain, falling temperatures and high moisture levels, according to weather experts.
SUV collision in Matunga East kills Sohrab Russi Kotwal
A 65-year-old man was killed and four others injured when a speeding SUV lost control and hit pedestrians and vehicles in Matunga East.
Mumbai activists oppose Transgender Act 2026 removing self identification rights
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 has sparked nationwide protests in India, with critics claiming it undermines transgender rights.
Nagpur engineering students arrested for allegedly killing 44-year-old Suchit Bhojapure
Three engineering students allegedly murdered a drunk driver to steal his car and phones, after initially offering him assistance in Nagpur, India.
Delhi delivered 126,379 cylinders, cuts delivery time to 4.37 days
Pending LPG cylinder bookings in Delhi are being swiftly cleared, ensuring a smooth supply chain, according to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Indian government raises LNG supply to urea plants to 90%
The Indian government plans to increase gas supply to urea plants, aiming to boost productivity and ensure sufficient soil nutrient availability for upcoming crop seasons.
India launches LPG black marketing crackdown amid West Asia crisis
The Indian government has conducted over 3700 raids across the country to eradicate LPG black marketing, ensuring uninterrupted fuel and LPG supply.
Supreme Court forms 9-judge bench to review 2018 Sabarimala verdict
The Supreme Court has constituted a nine-judge bench to review its 2018 verdict on the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
Govt ramps up LPG supply amid crisis amid Hormuz crisis
The Indian government has announced a series of measures to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply and gas access in light of the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The measures also include support for Indians stranded abroad.
Maharashtra: Contractors threaten to halt work over ₹96,000cr payment delay
The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has threatened to stop all development work across the state from April 7 if the government doesn't clear pending payments of over ₹96,000 crore.
Jaishankar thanks Armenia for helping evacuate Indian fishermen from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked Armenia and its Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for their help in evacuating Indian fishermen from Iran.
India's crude supplies fully secured, no payment hurdle: Petroleum ministry
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that India's crude oil supplies are fully secured for the coming months.
PM Modi likely to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14
The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LeT commander,who handled terror modules from Bangladesh, arrested
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Shabbir Ahmed Lone, a commander of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), near the Bangladesh border.
Retired brigadier, out for morning walk, shot dead in Dehradun
A retired brigadier, VK Joshi (70), was shot dead in a road rage incident on Rajpur Road in Dehradun on Monday morning.
200+ fall ill after consuming Ram Navami prasad near Bengaluru
Over 200 people fell ill after consuming "anna prasada" during Ram Navami celebrations in Bettanahalli village, Devanahalli taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, according to a report by News18.
Trump says MBS is 'kissing my a , then praises him
United States President Donald Trump recently made controversial remarks about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Florida.