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Rajnath Singh: Maharana Pratap and Shivaji Are National Heroes, Not Aurangzeb

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said Maharana Pratap and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are true national heroes, not Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Speaking at the unveiling of a statue of Maharana Pratap in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Singh said glorifying figures like Aurangzeb or Babur insults Indian M...

India Rejects Bangladesh's Remarks on Bengal Violence, Cites Minority Persecution in Dhaka

India has firmly dismissed recent comments from Bangladesh regarding the violence in West Bengal linked to the Waqf law, calling them "disingenuous" and a distraction from the mistreatment of minorities within Bangladesh itself. On Thursday, Muhammad Yunus’s press secretary urged India to protect Muslim minoriti...

Triple Murder in a Day Triggers Political Row Over Delhi's Law and Order

Delhi witnessed a grim day on Thursday as three separate murders were reported, prompting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to question the BJP-led administration over the capital’s deteriorating law and order situation. In the first case, a minor road accident escalated into violence in Central Delhi’s Nabi Karim...

Governor Bose Slams Murshidabad and Malda Violence, NCW and NHRC Launch Probes

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has explosively condemned the recent violent clashes in Murshidabad and Malda, calling them a “ cotillion of death ” and covenanting action against the growing “ culture of violence ” in the state. The clashes, which erupted on A...

US-Based Terrorist Happy Passia Captured by ICE After 14 Attacks in Punjab

Harpreet Singh, also known as Happy Passia, a US-based terrorist linked to 14 attacks in Punjab over the past six months, has been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Among India's most wanted, he had a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head. Security agencies say he collaborated with Pakistan...

Vice-President Slams Judiciary Over Supreme Court Powers, Delayed Probe

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has strongly criticized the judiciary following a Supreme Court ruling that set a timeline for the President and Governors to act on Bills. Addressing Rajya Sabha interns, he questioned the judiciary’s power to direct the President and called Article 142—a provision granting ...

Centre Halts Key Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Amid Supreme Court Review

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it will not enforce certain contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for now. This includes appointing non-Muslims to the Waqf Boards and Council and de-notifying properties declared as waqf by courts. A three-judge Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna re...

Centre Halts Key Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Amid Supreme Court Review

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it will not enforce certain contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for now. This includes appointing non-Muslims to the Waqf Boards and Council and de-notifying properties declared as waqf by courts. A three-judge Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna re...

Congress Slams Modi Government for Undermining MGNREGA, Supports ₹400 Wage Recommendation

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for undermining the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its workers. He supported the recommendation for a fixed ₹400 daily wage and 150 days of work annually per household. Kharge referre...

Woman and Lover Arrested for Murdering Husband and Staging Snakebite Death in Meerut

A woman and her lover were arrested in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly murdering her husband and attempting to pass it off as a snakebite death. Amit Kashyap, also known as Mikki, was found dead in his bed on Sunday with multiple snake bites, and a live viper was recovered from the room. However, the autopsy revea...

UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000 May Soon Attract 18% GST: What It Means for You

The Indian government is reportedly considering a proposal to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transactions exceeding ₹2,000. This potential move has stirred widespread conversation among digital payment users, small business owners, and freelancers. Under the proposed rule, an...

Supreme Court Questions Centre on Waqf Amendment

During a hearing on multiple petitions challenging recent amendments to the Waqf Act, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre on whether it would permit Muslims to be part of Hindu religious trusts, in light of the Act’s new provision allowing non-Muslims on Waqf boards. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi ...

Rahul Gandhi Vows Congress Revival in Gujarat, Calls for Internal Reforms and Stronger Local Leadership

During his visit to Gujarat, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi expressed the Congress party’s commitment to revitalising its presence in the state, asserting that only the Congress can challenge and defeat the RSS and BJP. Speaking at a party workers’ convention in Modasa, Gandhi admitted t...

₹3,000 Annual Toll Pass Launched for Private Vehicles: Unlimited Travel on Select Routes

In a welcome move for frequent highway travelers, the government has introduced a ₹3,000 Annual Toll Pass for private vehicles, alongside updates to the FASTag system. Launched by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), this initiative is designed to reduce travel costs and simplify toll payments for daily c...

How will seat-sharing be decided in the Grand Alliance, and who will be the chief ministerial face?

With the Bihar Assembly elections nearing, the Grand Alliance has intensified its preparations. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav visited Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his Delhi residence, where discussions are taking place regarding seat-sharing and election strategy. The Grand Alliance is now fully active in its p...

After receiving the ED summons, Robert Vadra went to the office on his own. He said, "I have nothing to hide..."

ED summons Robert Vadra:The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and a businessman, for questioning in connection with a land deal. This is the second time he has been called for questioning. He is scheduled to appear before the ED today. Earlier, on Apr...

Dispute Over a Gift Leads to Girl's Murder, Young Man Stabs Her to Death

In the Cantonment area of South-West Delhi, a young man stabbed a minor girl to death. The police have arrested the accused. According to the police, before the murder, the accused had threatened to kill the girl. After the murder, the accused also stabbed himself, injuring himself in the process. He was hospitalized ...

Heatwave Alert: Intense Heat Sweeps the Country, IMD Issues Warning for 7 States

Heatwave Alert: The weather is getting hotter in many parts of the country. According to the IMD, temperatures will gradually rise, and a heatwave is expected to affect seven states starting today. The mercury in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh could increase by up ...

Stock market sees massive rally: Sensex jumps 1,750 points… Tata Motors and several other stocks see major gains.

Stock Market Today: The RBI's repo rate cut and the U.S. decision to ease tariffs on electronics have boosted both Asian and Indian stock markets. From the U.S. to Japan, all major markets witnessed gains, and the Indian stock market also opened with strong momentum. On Tuesday, within just 10 seconds of the market op...

Telangana Implement SC Reservation Categorisation, Becomes First State to Act on Supreme Court Verdict

The Telangana government has officially implemented the Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act, 2025, with April 14 designated as the effective date. A gazette notification marks the operational rollout of categorizing Scheduled Castes (SC) into three groups, making Telangana the first Indian ...

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium as India Inches Closer to Extradition

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for his role in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, was arrested by Belgian police over the weekend while attempting to flee to Switzerland for medical treatment. This marks a significant step in the seven-year-long pursuit by Indian authorities. ...

PM Modi Criticizes Congress Over Waqf Law, Defines Social Justice Reforms

In a sharp critique of the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the party for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act, accusing it of appeasing Muslim fundamentalists. He questioned why the Congress hasn’t elected a Muslim president or reserved 50% of election tickets for Muslim candidates, claiming the party...

YouTube Launches AI Music Assistant to Help Creators Generate Custom Background Tracks

YouTube is launching a new AI powered tool that will generate background music for creators. Called the AI Music Assistant Feature, the tool is being rolled out to a few creators based out of the US. Users will be able to produce music for their videos, based on the AI prompt, specifying the kind of music they want, t...

National Herald case: In an AJL case connected to Congress, the ED issues a notice to seize assets.

As part of its investigation into the money laundering case against Congress-controlled Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the Enforcement Directorate said on Saturday, April 12, 2025, that it has sent orders to seize immovable properties valued at ₹661 crores. In a statement, the federal investigative agency ...

The West Bengal chief minister reacts to the BJP's charge that Mamata Banerjee incited violence under the Waqf Act.

Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, came under heavy fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, which accused her of "supporting, inciting, and encouraging" the recent violent occurrences in the state during demonstrations against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The Trinamool Congres...

Key Financial Indices in India – 11 April 2025

As of 11 April, 2025, here are the key financial indices in India: S&P BSE Sensex: Opened with a significant gain of 1,076.60 points (1.46%) Nifty 50 Surged by 345 points (1.54%) to open above 22,700 As of Friday, Indian financial markets showed signs of r...

Gold and Silver Prices in India – 11 April 2025

As of 11 April, 2025, here are the gold and silver rates in India: 24 Carat Gold ₹9,082 per gram Silver Rate ₹93,000/kilogram According to the Indian Bullion Association, gold prices have increased while silver has remained the same compared to earlier ...

After 16 years, 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana is finally brought to punishment in Delhi.

According to sources, Tahawwur Rana, who is suspected of planning the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, arrived in Delhi on Thursday following his extradition from the US. Along with a combined team of Indian intelligence and investigative agents, Rana was transported on a special flight. The national capi...

Bangladesh Protests Over Gaza Escalate: International Brands Vandalised Amid Misinformation

Fresh protests in Bangladesh over Israel’s offensive in Gaza have escalated into widespread vandalism and looting of international brand outlets, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Puma, and Bata. Demonstrators, mistakenly believing these companies have ties to Israel, targeted stores in cities like Dhaka,...

India Approves ₹63,000 Cr Deal for 26 Rafale Marine Jets to Boost Naval Power

India has approved a major government-to-government deal with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, sources told India Today TV. Valued at over ₹63,000 crore, the agreement is expected to be finalised soon. The Indian Navy will receive 22 single-seaters and four twin-seater variants, along wi...

Mamata Banerjee Urges Calm After Murshidabad Violence, Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Harmony

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee said on 9 April, 2025, Wednesday that the Wqaf (Amendment) Bill will not be implemented in the state. Addressing a programme of the Jain community in Kolkata, Banerjee said she would protect the minorities and their properties. “I know you are aggrieved because of the en...

Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition Imminent: Key 26/11 Accused to Face Trial in India

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to be extradited to India soon, according to sources cited by PTI. An Indian multi-agency team is in the US finalizing legal formalities. Although his extradition is imminent, Rana is not arriving immediately. Authorities in Del...

Air Pollution and Newborn Health in India: A Silent Crisis Amid Hopeful Futures

On World Health Day 2025, themed Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, andstark realities in India’s urban centers highlighted the gap between vision and reality. In cities like Delhi and Patna, newborns face immediate environmental risks due to toxic air, with studies linking air pollution to preterm births,...

TMC Faces Internal Rift Amid Leaked Chats and Verbal Spats Among Senior Leaders

The recent leaks of WhatsApp chats and video footage have shed light on the internal fighting and dissatisfaction among the Trinamool Congress (TMC) members. Earlier, as well there have been negative comments from senior party leaders including Shatrughan Sinha, Kirti Azad and Mahua Moitra. On 4 April, 2025 TMC MP&rsq...

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 6%, Shifts Stance to 'Accommodative' Amid Global Trade Concerns

The Monetary Policy Committee( MPC) of the RBI on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, unanimously decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 base points to 6. It has also decided to change its station from “ neutral ” to “ accommodative ”. RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra explained that in the Indian en...

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