Latest India News Today

Published: Apr 04, 2025, 04:54 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Confiscate ₹16,518 Cr from Electoral Bonds

The Supreme Court has rejected a review petition challenging its earlier decision not to confiscate ₹16,518 crore collected by political parties through the 2018 electoral bonds scheme. The review plea, filed by Khem Singh Bhati, was dismissed by a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices J. B. Pardi...

Published: Apr 04, 2025, 04:51 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mass Resignations Hit CPI(M) in Alappuzha Amid Party Congress in Madurai

While the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] is holding its 24th party congress in Madurai, the party is facing internal turmoil in Alappuzha, with mass resignations causing a stir. At least 56 members, including four branch secretaries from the Thumboli local committee, have reportedly quit the party. Source...

Published: Apr 04, 2025, 04:47 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Startup Leaders Hit Back After Piyush Goyal Questions India’s Innovation Focus

Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently criticized the focus of India’s startup ecosystem, questioning why many are concentrated on food delivery, betting, and fantasy sports while Chinese startups pursue sectors like EVs, semiconductors, and AI. His comments triggered strong reactions from tech leaders and entrepre...

Published: Apr 04, 2025, 04:34 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Uproar Over Sonia Gandhi's Remarks and Waqf Bill

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on 4 April, 2025, Friday following spirited protests led by treasury benches over Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s remarks against the BJP led government and the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025. The benches raised slogans like “Sonia Gandhi maafi maango” for stating that...

Published: Apr 04, 2025, 04:26 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Stalin Slams NEET Bill Rejection, Calls It a Blow to Federalism and Social Justice

Tamil Nadu’s battle against exemption from NEET, the all-India exam that admits students in medical courses, suffered a setback Friday after President Droupadi Murmu rejected a bill to exclude the state from its purview, instead permitting it to use class XII marks. The Chief Minister MK Stalin informed the Asse...

Published: Apr 04, 2025, 01:49 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

BJP Demands Mamata Banerjee’s Resignation After SC Upholds Scrapping of 26,000 School Jobs

The BJP on 4 April 2025 demanded that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee resign office after the SC’s decision to uphold a Calcutta High Court order scrapping the recruitment of nearly 26,000 teachers and nonteaching staff in the state. Union Minister and West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar alleged tha...

Published: Apr 04, 2025, 01:44 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

ED Raids Producer of L2: Empuraan Over Forex Violation Amid Film Controversy

According to official sources, The Enforcement Directorate on Friday, April 4, 2025, carried out searches at the offices of Kerala-based businessman Gokulam Gopalan — a producer of the film L2: Empuraan — and others in connection with alleged foreign exchange violations, . The raids were conducted in Chenna...

Published: Apr 04, 2025, 01:35 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Six Feared Drowned as Tractor Falls into Well in Maharashtra’s Nanded

Six people are unfortunately  stressed drowned as a tractor carrying  ranch labourers fell into a well in Maharashtra’s Nanded  quarter on 4, April, 2025, Friday, early morning.   The incident  passed at around 730 am at Alegaon  vill, according to police  officers from Na...

Published: Apr 03, 2025, 04:51 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Flock of poultry chickens rescued by Anant Ambani

During his padayatra from Jamnagar to Dwarka, Anant Ambani, son of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, made headlines for rescuing a flock of poultry chickens. The incident occurred on April 1 near Khambhalia in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district and quickly went viral on social media. A widely circulated vid...

Published: Apr 03, 2025, 04:41 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

SC Upholds Calcutta HC’s Ruling Cancelling 25,000 School Appointments in WB Scam

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel nearly 25,000 appointments in West Bengal’s state-run schools over the 2016 school jobs-for-cash scam. A bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna ruled that the recruitment process was tainted by fraud and manipulation, invalidating the appointments. Th...

Published: Apr 03, 2025, 04:37 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Supreme Court Judges to Declare Assets for Transparency and Accountability

The Supreme Court judges have  recently come to a conclusion of declaring their means before assuming the office. also, indeed in office, if any substantial nature of accession is made, it should be disclosed to the Chief Justice of India( CJI). This was done in an trouble to  ensure  translucence and st...

Published: Apr 03, 2025, 03:14 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Uttarakhand Defends Uniform Civil Code Amid Legal Challenges

The Uttarakhand government has defended the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) of Uttarakhand Act, 2024, in response to petitions challenging it in the High Court. The state argues that the UCC promotes national integration, gender equality, and legal protection for children born out of live-in relationships. It dismisses concer...

Published: Apr 03, 2025, 03:00 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

IAF Pilot Dies After Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Gujarat; Inquiry Ordered

An Indian Air Force( IAF) airman who sustained injuries in a Jaguar fighter  spurt crash in Gujarat has passed away, the IAF  verified in a statement on Thursday. Another airman, who managed to eject safely from the aircraft, is  presently  witnessing treatment at a sanitarium in Jamnagar.  &n...

Published: Apr 03, 2025, 02:31 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Lok Sabha Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill After Heated 12-Hour Debate

Lok Sabha passed the Waqf( Amendment) Bill in the early hours of Thursday, April 3, after a 12 hour long debate, with 288 members advancing for it and 232 voting against.   What's Waqf?   A Waqf is a charitable donation  substantially in the form of property, made by Muslims. The proceeds fro...

Published: Apr 03, 2025, 02:22 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Amit Shah Assures Manipur's Stability, Says Normalcy is Being Restored

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured that the situation in Manipur is gradually stabilizing and  goods are returning to normalcy. Addressing the enterprises over  racial violence that has gripped Manipur since 2023, Shah said  goods are getting much better.  dialogues  are taking place...

Published: Apr 02, 2025, 04:28 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

"Deeply Sorry": The Reason Kunal Kamra Gave A Vacation To A Man Who Saw His Performance

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has expressed his "deepest apologies for the inconvenience" in response to news that a banker who attended his contentious event had to cancel his holiday after being summoned by police to be questioned.  In order to arrange a vacation for him anyplace in India, Kunal Kamra has asked ...

Published: Apr 02, 2025, 03:45 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Kiren Rijiju outlines the Waqf Bill's four main provisions: won't take away the rights of Muslims.

Despite fierce resistance from several political parties, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The minister addressed worries and debunked rumors, stating that the bill's goal is to empower Muslim women and children rather than deny them r...

Published: Apr 01, 2025, 04:46 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Christian Pastor Bajinder Singh Sentenced to Life for 2018 Rape Case

A self proclaimed Christian pastor Bajinder Singh has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2018 rape case, by a local court in Mohali. The court of additional district and sessions judge Vikrant Kumar delivered the verdict. Last Friday, Kumar found Singh guilty under Sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntary causing hu...

Published: Mar 31, 2025, 04:05 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Changes to the Minimum Bank Balance and UPI Rules Starting April 1st

A number of changes that will affect Indian consumers, salaried workers, and taxpayers will take effect on April 1st, the start of a new fiscal year.  Among other things, new income tax brackets and revised UPI standards will be implemented in the fiscal year 2025–2026 (FY26). The following summarizes the m...

Published: Mar 31, 2025, 03:20 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Lamborghini Crash Case: 'Unknown' Accused. Responding to the 'Hush Up' Charge

The driver's identity was omitted from the first FIR filed in relation to the Lamborghini incident in Noida that injured two laborers, leading to claims that the police were attempting to silence the driver.  The identity of the accused Deepak has now been added, and Noida police have explained why there was a del...

Published: Mar 28, 2025, 03:55 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mayawati Launches Strong Attack on Akhilesh Yadav, Says: The Murderous Attack on Me...

UP Politics: BSP chief Mayawati targeted Akhilesh Yadav over the attack on SP MP Ramji Lal Suman's house. She referred to a 30-year-old incident on the social media platform 'X' and demanded an apology from Akhilesh. Mayawati wrote that, in addition to the Agra incident, Akhilesh Yadav should also remember the attack ...

Published: Mar 27, 2025, 02:49 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

BJP Likes Stench, We Prefer Fragrance, That’s Why We Built Perfume Park" – Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav stirred political controversy with his remarks in Kannauj, targeting the BJP government. He said, "BJP likes stench, which is why they are building cow shelters, while SP prefers fragrance, which is why we established a perfume park." Political Uproar Over Statemen...

Published: Mar 27, 2025, 02:45 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CM Yogi Adityanath's Big Statement: 'Any BJP Member Can Become Chief Minister'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a significant statement, saying that any BJP member can become the Chief Minister. He emphasized that the party follows a democratic system where merit and hard work are valued. Open Leadership Opportunities in the BJP Yogi Adityanath’s remark has sparked new ...

Published: Mar 27, 2025, 02:40 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Major Road Accident in Jammu and Kashmir: Passenger Bus Overturns After Hitting Tunnel Wall  

The tragic accident took place on Wednesday night in the Ramban district when a passenger bus crashed into the wall inside the Navayug Tunnel and overturned.    Rescue and Relief Operations   Following the accident, local authorities and rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene and transported th...

Published: Mar 26, 2025, 01:48 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

'Muslims are most safe in UP...', CM Yogi's reply on Bulldozer Justice

Muslims are the safest in Uttar Pradesh, according to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.  He restated the idea that Muslims are secure if Hindus are.  According to CM Yogi, it's critical to communicate Bulldozer Justice to everyone in their native tongue.  The response of CM Yogi about the double eng...

Published: Mar 25, 2025, 05:32 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Allahabad High Court Bar Association Protest Justice Verma’s Transfer with Indefinite Strike

On March 25, 2025, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association began an indefinite strike in protest against the proposed transfer of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma to Prayagraj. Bar Association president Anil Tiwari clarified that the protest was not against any individual judge but against corruption and a lack...

Published: Mar 25, 2025, 05:30 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Kunal Kamra Controversy, Questions Credentials of Those Defaming Others

On Comedian Kunal Kamra’s controversy, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday asked “what are the credentials” of the people who insult and defame someone “for two minutes of fame”. Reacting to the Kunal Kamra row, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, “...We should think wher...

Published: Mar 25, 2025, 05:28 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Amit Shah Welcomes Hurriyat Groups' Break from Separatism, Hails Modi's Unifying Policies

Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the announcement by two Hurriyat groups, J-K People’s Movement and Democratic Political Movement, that they are severing ties with separatism. Shah credited the Modi government’s "unifying policies" for this shift, calling separatism in Kashmir a thing of the...