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Adani meets CM Yogi in Lucknow, backs UP's $1 trillion economy roadmap

Following the meeting on Thursday, Adani shared a post on X, praising the chief minister's vision for transforming Uttar Pradesh into a major economic powerhouse

Adani meets CM Yogi in Lucknow, backs UP's $1 trillion economy roadmap
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

Vice President, PM recall Jesus Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday

Prime Minister Modi prayed that the day further deepens the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness

Vice President, PM recall Jesus Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

North Western Railway to run special trains until July 15 amid summer rush

Authorities said these steps have been taken to ensure smoother travel and reduce inconvenience for passengers during the peak summer travel period

North Western Railway to run special trains until July 15 amid summer rush
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Delhi sees cloudy skies as IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms across India

Strong surface winds up to 70 kmph and hailstorm risk over Northwest, along with heavy rain in Northeast, signal an active pre-monsoon phase with widespread thunderstorm activity across the country

Delhi sees cloudy skies as IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms across India
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

BPCL duped of ₹129 crore, 1093 accused nationwide; FIR against 7 in Indore

Of these, seven such individuals from MP's Indore are accused of cheating the company of approximately ₹5.72 crore

BPCL duped of ₹129 crore, 1093 accused nationwide; FIR against 7 in Indore
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Haridwar admin planning to shift meat shops ahead of Ardh Kumbh 2027

Haridwar Mayor Kiran Jaiswal said a proposal to this effect has been drafted and will be presented at the Municipal Corporation Board meeting on April 6

Haridwar admin planning to shift meat shops ahead of Ardh Kumbh 2027
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

National Insurance Company CMD be made party in criminal case, orders SC

Supreme Court directs impleadment of National Insurance CMD in forged policy case, orders SIT probe and flags insurer's failure to act despite alleging fraud

National Insurance Company CMD be made party in criminal case, orders SC
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action

The SEBI's counsel said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta is deliberating with the market regulator and sought a week's time to apprise the court of the developments

Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

SC expresses concern over intimidation of judicial officers in West Bengal

Supreme Court orders central forces and probe after judicial officers were allegedly confined during electoral roll revision in West Bengal, raising concerns over rule of law

SC expresses concern over intimidation of judicial officers in West Bengal
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to amend 784 provisions

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further improve the country's business environment.

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to amend 784 provisions
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

Indian students enrolment to US institutions drops by 6.9%: Govt

The figure indicates a decline of around 6.9 per cent in overall student enrolments in US academic institutions

Indian students enrolment to US institutions drops by 6.9%: Govt
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal

The country, Goyal said, is sitting on a "very sweet spot" in promoting trade with the US

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

RPSC SI Admit Card 2026 out at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, download link here

The RPSC SI Admit Card 2026 is now available for the 1,015 Sub-Inspector posts. The exam will be held on Apr 5 and 6, 2026. Candidates must download their hall tickets using the details

RPSC SI Admit Card 2026 out at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, download link here
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju

Rijiju said that the Upper House would take up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill for passing on Thursday

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's permanent capital

Replying to the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said Andhra Pradesh is getting a new capital in Amaravati and gave his best wishes to the state

Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's permanent capital
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

Goa govt, Cochin Port Authority join DoT's 'SAMPANN' to streamline pensions

DoT (Department of Telecommunications) is now offering SAMPANN as a 'Platform as a Service' (PaaS) to other departments, state governments, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

Goa govt, Cochin Port Authority join DoT's 'SAMPANN' to streamline pensions
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:18 PM IST

HC gives Kejriwal, others last chance to reply to ED in excise policy case

Observing that none of the respondents, except one, filed their responses, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said the court will hear arguments in the case on April 22

HC gives Kejriwal, others last chance to reply to ED in excise policy case
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Bombay HC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on Muslim quota plea

A bench of Justices R I Chagla and Advait Sethna asked the state government to file its response through an affidavit in three weeks and posted the matter for further hearing on May 4

Bombay HC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on Muslim quota plea
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Singapore police findings won't affect Zubeen death case in Assam: Official

The state coroner in Singapore had found that Garg's death was 'simply due to an unfortunate and tragic accidental drowning' and that no one had forced, coerced or pushed him into the water

Singapore police findings won't affect Zubeen death case in Assam: Official
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

ED raids I-PAC executives, others in West Bengal coal 'scam' case

The raids are being undertaken at locations in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi in connection with an alleged coal smuggling and pilferage scam of West Bengal

ED raids I-PAC executives, others in West Bengal coal 'scam' case
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:19 PM IST