Women’s Reservation Bill row: NDA women workers hold protest march in Patna
Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary accused the Opposition of lacking commitment to women’s empowerment and questioned why political opportunities remain confined to a few families
20 April,2026 07:11 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentPune to Varanasi gets Amrit Bharat train, Jabalpur service made permanent
Every year, a large number of devotees from Pune travel to these religious destinations. The introduction of this train is expected to make their journey more convenient and comfortable
20 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalMaharashtra: Nagpur NGO director arrested after four women allege molestation
Police Inspector Haresh Kalsekar of Mankapur Police Station said a group of complainants approached the police on Saturday, prompting swift action against the accused. “Four girls came to us the day before yesterday to file a complaint
20 April,2026 05:53 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentIMD warns of heatwave across north and central India for next 5 days
According to the IMD, isolated pockets of several states are likely to experience heatwave conditions between April 20 and April 25
20 April,2026 05:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentBJP hits back at Congress over remarks on India’s foreign policy
A political row erupted as the BJP hit back at Congress over its criticism of India’s foreign policy and remarks on Pakistan. The ruling party accused Congress of hypocrisy, while the opposition questioned the government’s diplomatic strategy amid evolving global developments
20 April,2026 03:49 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAssam minister appeals for vigilance as Guwahati battles severe waterlogging
Assam minister Jayanta Malla Baruah urged residents to remain cautious as heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging across Guwahati, disrupting traffic and daily life. Authorities have deployed emergency teams and shut schools while working to restore normalcy
20 April,2026 03:43 PM IST | Guwahati | IANSPresident of South Korea arrives in India; to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in New Delhi, marking a key moment in strengthening bilateral ties. The leaders discussed energy security, critical minerals, and cooperation, while reaffirming their commitment to advancing the India-South Korea strategic partnership
20 April,2026 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentKiren Rijiju targets Indian National Congress over women’s quota bill defeat
Kiren Rijiju criticised the Indian National Congress after the Women’s Reservation Bill failed in the Lok Sabha, accusing the party and its allies of blocking 33 percent quota for women and saying they must face consequences
20 April,2026 01:13 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFatal bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir leaves 12 dead, several injured
At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a bus overturned in Udhampur. Rescue and medical teams rushed to the spot, and the injured have been taken for treatment
20 April,2026 12:41 PM IST | Jammu | IANSIndian National Congress demands immediate implementation of women’s quota law
The Indian National Congress staged protests demanding immediate implementation of women’s reservation in legislatures, accusing the Centre of delaying the quota law for political reasons after the bill faced a setback in the Lok Sabha
20 April,2026 11:54 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesPM Modi targets TMC over infiltration, tribal neglect ahead of West Bengal polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee of fostering “Maha jungleraj,” alleging infiltration, neglect of tribal communities, and appeasement politics ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections
20 April,2026 11:52 AM IST | Purulia | AgenciesWest Bengal: Over 7 lakh new voters added ahead of elections
The Election Commission of India has added around seven lakh new voters to West Bengal’s electoral rolls ahead of assembly polls. Of these, over 3.22 lakh will vote in the first phase, while nearly 3.88 lakh will participate in the second phase
20 April,2026 11:49 AM IST | Kolkata | AgenciesOdisha enters high-tech manufacturing with 3D glass chip unit launch
India’s first advanced 3D glass chip packaging unit has been launched in Bhubaneswar, marking a major step in the country’s push toward high-tech manufacturing and semiconductor innovation
20 April,2026 11:40 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | AgenciesIndian ship attacked in Hormuz: "Unintentional", says Iran
Strait of Hormuz tensions have escalated after Iranian forces reportedly opened fire on Indian vessels, including a supertanker carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude oil. Despite prior coordination and a shared list of 21 ships, the vessels were forced to turn back, raising serious concerns about maritime safety in one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Iran has called the incident “unintentional,” blaming a communication gap at the tactical level. However, India has summoned the Iranian ambassador and is now demanding strict pre-clearance guarantees to ensure safe passage for its ships.