His entry into the Upper House comes after the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and his father, Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, headed to Baramati earlier this year
The Calcutta High Court has granted the CBI fresh permission to question convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, directing the inclusion of DNA and audio evidence. The court also criticised the West Bengal government and scheduled the next hearing for May 12
The interim stay was issued during a hearing on a petition filed by environmentalist Manish Baviskar, who raised concerns over large-scale cutting of trees, particularly along key roads in the city
Amid the West Asia conflict, an India-flagged LPG tanker, Green Asha, has safely reached JNPA in Navi Mumbai carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The arrival comes amid easing Middle East tensions, ensuring steady cooking gas supply and boosting energy security in India
India and Sweden held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, co-chaired by Sibi George and Dag Hartelius, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in trade, defence, innovation, sustainability and people-to-people ties
In Rajpura village, Ahmedabad district, nearly 100 people fell ill after consuming sev-khamani at a religious event, officials said. Dr Chintan Desai, district epidemic medical officer, reported that 96 villagers were hospitalised, with 38 still admitted in stable condition
The Golden Jubilee celebrations were held shortly before the train’s scheduled departure at 10:30 pm, drawing the presence of railway officials, staff, rail enthusiasts, passenger association members and local residents
The decision comes in the wake of rising crude prices triggered by the West Asia conflict, which has affected global air operations. Earlier, the government had capped the hike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic carriers at 25 per cent, even as international fuel costs surged sharply
According to the latest five-day district forecast issued by IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre, dry conditions are expected today across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg
According to sources, the decision was communicated to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. No official reason has been cited for the move. PM Narendra Modi had earlier proposed that India host COP33 during his address at the high-level segment of COP28 in Dubai in December 2023
Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed that the people in Baramati and across Maharashtra favour an uncontested victory for Sunetra Pawar
As per official data from the Election Commission of India at 11 am, the Koridang constituency in Nagaland recorded a significant 41.06 per cent voter turnout, the highest among all four seats. Tripura’s Dharmanagar seat was not far behind, posting a solid 33.51 per cent turnout
Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed that the people in Baramati and across Maharashtra favour an uncontested victory for Sunetra Pawar
09 April,2026 03:40 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentAs per official data from the Election Commission of India at 11 am, the Koridang constituency in Nagaland recorded a significant 41.06 per cent voter turnout, the highest among all four seats. Tripura’s Dharmanagar seat was not far behind, posting a solid 33.51 per cent turnout
09 April,2026 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDespite rain and overcast skies, voters across Assam turned out in large numbers for the Assembly elections, with strong participation from youth, women, and senior citizens. Minor EVM glitches were quickly resolved as polling continued smoothly
09 April,2026 03:02 PM IST | Guwahati | PTIAddressing a public meeting in Haldia—considered a stronghold of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari— PM Modi claimed that while the country is progressing, the current state administration is holding Bengal back
09 April,2026 02:40 PM IST | Haldia | mid-day online correspondentOfficials stated that the deceased was found unconscious in his bed on Thursday morning. He was immediately taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival
09 April,2026 02:26 PM IST | Tezpur | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced six guarantees for Bengal if the BJP wins the Assembly polls and sought the ouster of the "'nirmam'" (cruel) TMC government, accusing it of "setting new parameters of development debacle and pulling the state back". (Pics/PTI)
The Supreme Court of India has begun hearings on the Sabarimala temple entry review with a nine-judge bench led by Surya Kant. The case will revisit crucial constitutional issues, including religious freedom, equality, and judicial oversight of faith-based practices
09 April,2026 02:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mundhe was recently appointed as Secretary, Disaster Management, Rehabilitation, Revenue and Forest Department at Mantralaya, the state secretariat in Mumbai
09 April,2026 12:29 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondent
The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has welcomed the recent US-Iran ceasefire, describing it as a victory for Iran and calling the country a “superpower”. Leaders said Tehran stood firm against US and Israeli pressure during the nearly 40-day conflict and dictated terms of the ceasefire
09 April,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi
Early voter turnout in the 2026 Assembly elections stood at 17.8 percent in Assam and 16.2 percent in Kerala, with Puducherry recording 17.4 percent by 9 am. Polling is underway across 296 seats in two states and one Union Territory, with counting scheduled for May 4
09 April,2026 11:05 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANI
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India has slashed fuel taxes to protect consumers after global crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions. The government reduced excise duty by Rs 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel following an emergency late-night meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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