Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker to visit India April 14–17, hold talks with PM Modi to boost bilateral ties and cooperation across sectors.

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As per the chief fire officer of the Mumbai fire brigade Ravindra Ambulgekar, the fire was reported in the cable trays and switch boxes inside the terminal.

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The incident took place on flight AI 2812 on Thursday. The flight, originally to take off at 2.05am, took off at around 2.30am.

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Non-installation of vapour recovery system: NGT dismisses BPCL's appeal against ₹1 cr fine

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2.71 crore voters went to the polls on Thursday to elect their next representatives in the 140-seat state legislative assembly

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Three Andhra villages emerge as models of water resilience: Jal Shakti

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4 held for running fake air ticket racket; ₹47 lakh cash seized

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Senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Khera, told the court that the Assam CM was acting with political vendetta.

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Minor protests marred the Kerala Assembly polling as allegations of bogus voting surfaced.

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PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adults

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The Centre told the bench led by the CJI that he filed a written submission and gave instances where men are not allowed in temples.

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Too early to draw definitive lessons from West Asia conflict: Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi

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Taking to X, the US envoy stated that he held a "highly productive" meeting with trade representative Jamieson Greer. 

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Chanting Navkar Mantra highly relevant now when world is seeing conflict: Amit Shah

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What exactly has prevented India from doing better on this pursuit. A fundamental asymmetry in our political economy is to blame

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Banerjee lost to her former protégé, Suvendu Adhikari, in Nandigram in 2021, months after he defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

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At an election rally in Asansol, PM Modi said that a regime change in West Bengal was inevitable, as the TMC's "repository of sins" has become full.

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India ranks third globally in renewable energy capacity, surpassing Brazil, with 250.52 GW installed, according to IRENA data for 2026.

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The court had ruled that the FEO tag was another way of coercing Bhandari to come back to India, by attachment, confiscation of his properties

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The video allegedly shows Kabir claiming to have links with senior BJP leaders, and speaking about efforts to defeat West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

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CM Naidu targets land resurvey 2.0 by 2027, alleges YSRCP tampered with land records

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JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha said the process to pick Kumar’s successor will commence after the inauspicious period of ‘Khadmas’ ends on April 13

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While Chadha did not confirm nor deny, he stated that the idea of his own party was an "interesting thought."

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Congress said the party had initially gone ahead with its campaign after fielding Akash More for the Baramati bypoll. But the party has decided to withdraw now.

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The elections will be held in a single phase in the southern state that is currently administered by MK Stalin-led DMK party with 159 seats in the Assembly.

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From vowing to put corrupt leaders behind bars to implementing the 7th Pay Commission, the prime minister made several promises to Bengal.

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Sitharaman was expected to meet with CEOs, attend the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings

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On Wednesday, the Army launched a rescue operation, “Himsetu,” even as inclement weather slowed it down

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Shashi Tharoor said he was disappointed that many users on social media fell for the AI-generated videos, believing that he had made such remarks.

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This delay is unusual, as revisions for the first half of the year are typically declared in March.

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The accused allegedly forced the woman to the floor, pinning her down with his hands and legs. He then smothered her with a blanket and strangled her to death.

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Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 LIVE: KSEAB PUC 2 results announced today, April 9, 2026. Follow the blog for latest updates on results, direct link, how to check and more.

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The Centre had earlier argued that the domain of religious faith and denominational autonomy and lies beyond the scope of judicial review.

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Authorities said voters who arrive at the polling station before the voting ends at 5pm will be allowed to vote even after

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ECI officials said that TMC leader Derek O’Brien raised his voice at ECI and even asked CEC Gyanesh Kumar not to speak.

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The Union Cabinet approved the ₹13,037.66 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, spanning 41 km with 36 stations.

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Inflation projection for 2026-27 now stands at 4.6% and inflation risks for 2026-27, according to RBI, are tilted to the upside.

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Currently, gas is first supplied to meet 100% requirements of domestic consumers through PNG and automobiles through CNG.

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A man linked to the lynching of a Dalit worker was found dead in Kerala, suspected to be suicide. He was out on bail amid ongoing investigations.

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Telangana High Court defers ruling on Justice P C Ghose Commission report regarding Kaleshwaram project irregularities to April 22.

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Police filed a case against BJP representatives in Palakkad for allegedly bribing voters before the 2026 Assembly elections amid ongoing inquiries.

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Kerala's 27.1 million voters head to polls Thursday in a key assembly election, with results on May 4 amid tight security and a focus on first-time voters.

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The 51 signatories urged the President to intervene and waive the “harsh punishment” imposed on Prof Michel Danino, noted educationist Suparna Diwakar and legal researcher Alok Prasanna Kumar.

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Andhra Pradesh may ban private sleeper buses due to safety concerns after accidents. New regulations for travel time and staffing are being implemented.

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YSRCP leader Botsa Satyanarayana accused the Andhra Pradesh government of misrepresenting borrowings, claiming discrepancies exceed ₹20,500 crore.

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A 15-year-old girl from Kerala went missing near Manikyadhara Falls during a family trip; search efforts are ongoing amid challenging weather conditions.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses the Election Commission of bias over scrutiny of welfare fund disbursals before by-elections, defending ongoing programs.

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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday cleared ₹41,534 crore towards nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy for the summer-sowing season, raising it by ₹4,317 crore, a nearly 12% jump from the previous cropping cycle, to make up for higher costs and cushion farmers amid supply disruptions due to the West Asian conflict.

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The Women’s reservation bill stipulates setting aside one third or 33% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women.

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The TMC chief declared an annual income of ₹23,21,570 for 2024-25, up from ₹15,47,845 in 2020-21. 

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Indian agencies, however, believe that his application is likely to be rejected at the admission stage only.

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The cabinet sub-committee constituted by CM N Chandrababu Naidu to review measures to prevent bus accidents took the matter up for discussion on Tuesday.

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The higher subsidy is aimed at keeping the price of 50-kg packages of diammonium phosphate steady at ₹1,350 despite higher import prices.

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Assembly Elections 2026 Voting LIVE: Voting in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry started at 7am and will continue till 6pm. Meanwhile, voting for bypolls is also underway in Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura.

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India will celebrate Ambedkar's 135th birthday on April 14, honoring his fight for Dalit rights and the inclusion of reservation policies in the Constitution.

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Cacophony defines the Congress in Kerala – a sharp contrast to the discipline of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)

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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin demands fair delimitation for southern states, criticising the Centre for secrecy and warning against decisions without consent.

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Born in 1932 to an aristocratic family in UP's Banda district, Kidwai was a staunch loyalist of the Nehru-Gandhi family, particularly of Indira Gandhi.

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Over a week back, the Aam Aadmi Party replaced Raghav Chadha as the deputy leader in Rajya Sabha and named Ashok Kumar Mittal in his place. 

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PEOPLE-MATTHEW-PERRY:'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

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Jagan alleged that Naidu is focusing exclusively on the city in the expectation of receiving commissions and indulging in corruption.

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Airfield police station inspector-in-charge Deepika Debi Roy, said an argument broke out when Debaraj attempted to leave the house earlier in the morning

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Assembly elections will be held across Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with key by-polls in Nagaland, Karnataka and Tripura

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Suren Daimari said he decided to leave the Congress after waiting for a long time for the party leaders to respond to his requests for assistance and guidance

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Rahman held talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, including on energy cooperation

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Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman is the first minister to visit India after Tarique Rahman’s BNP's big win in February general elections. 

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Himanta will contest from Jalukbari, which is a stronghold of the BJP in Assam. The CM has also won previous elections in 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.

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The Bombay High Court cancelled the Ponda assembly bypoll due to the short term remaining, sparking political tensions between BJP and Congress.

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As per the proposed law, anyone found guilty of committing a hate crime would face imprisonment of not less than one year, extendable to five years, along with a fine of ₹10,000

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Injured protester dies in Imphal hospital as violence erupts after rocket attack kills two Meitei children in Bishnupur

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The latest verbal spat between the two sides unfolded even as EC sources accused TMC leader Derek O'Brien of shouting at the the election commissioners.

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India urges free flow of trade via Strait of Hormuz as Iran-US ceasefire eases tensions after weeks of strikes and energy disruptions

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Kolkata Port is set for a high-stakes battle between Rakesh Singh and Kolkata mayor and state cabinet minister Firhad Hakim, who has held the seat since 2011

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According to IMD, erratic weather conditions in Kashmir are likely to continue till April 10

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Delhi HC on Wednesday issued notice on petitions challenging key provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026

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The minister of state for external affairs said the claims made by Khera against Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma were “fake and fabricated.”

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UCC is a contentious and polarising issue, referring to a common set of laws for personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and succession for all

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TMC MP Derek O’Brien alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar told them to “get lost” during a meeting and challenged the commission to release the transcript.

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The politics in Assam, traditionally a two-way contest, has seen several minor yet crucial players in the state politics.

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Earlier this month, Himanta Sarma, while campaigning for the BJP in Jorhat, said he is "not going to spare those who eat cow meat".

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GLOBAL-SOCIALMEDIA/CHILDREN (FACTBOX):FACTBOX-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

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The work represents the next phase in a research program that has escalated both ambition and value of what engineered microbes can extract from plastic trash

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The Adanis argued that the US court lacks jurisdiction and that the complaint fails to establish any wrongdoing.

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The TMC claimed that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asked its representatives to “get lost” at the end of the seven-minute meeting

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A 25-year-old vegetable seller from Bihar was arrested by the Delhi Police on Wednesday for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl in the Nihal Vihar area.

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In February, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

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Mallikarjun Kharge's clarification on the controversy came a day after the BJP alleged that he called Gujaratis “illiterate” during a rally in Kerala.

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India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the temporary truce would pave the way for lasting peace.

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Industry and digital rights groups flag censorship risks as MeitY considers extending feedback deadline on draft IT rules till late April

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The ED informed the court that out of the three, only one property has been sold and the other properties were either found to be encumbered or in the name of her family members

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With increased participation over the past few years, women voters are taking centre stage in poll-bound Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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Rajat Sharma shared glimpses from his daughter Disha Sharma's wedding celebrations. She married Sudarshan MJ.

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NSUI workers staged a protest outside Assam Bhawan in Delhi against Assam Police's visit to Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence.

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Parag Rao, the lawyer of the brothers, said Mapusa’s judicial magistrate first class granted the two bail subject to regular conditions

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Leaders and cadres from alliance partners, including the Congress, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the CPI, were also present during the campaign.

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Election Commission also warned against illegal practices including booth capturing and booth jamming during the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.

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The Congress party said “the self-styled Vishwaguru stands thoroughly exposed”, hours after Pakistan announced hosting talks between the US and Iran.

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Christian Michel James approached the high court against a trial court’s August 7, 2025, order denying his request to be released from prison

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The advisory urged Indian nationals in Iran to remain in coordination with the Embassy and use routes suggested by it for exit.

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A total of 15,000 houses have been sanctioned under this project, extending coverage to previously excluded groups.

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