Yo Yo Honey Singh was set to host his next concert in Pune on April 4; however, it seems his fans from the city have to wait a little bit more for him to perform for them. The singer-rapper shared an update about his Pune gig on his social media accounts. He revealed that the show has been pushed and also shared the reason behind it. Honey Singh shares an update about his Pune concert Honey Singh took to his Instagram and X to announce that his April 4 concert in Pune has been postponed. The singer-rapper stated that tickets will remain valid for the new date. Yo Yo further revealed that the state government advisory is the reason for the shifting of the concert date. He wrote, "Fans!!! Despite being completely sold out for Saturday (04.04.2026), we have to reschedule the show to 18.04.2026 due to anticipated rain and thunderstorms. This decision has been made in line with the government advisory, as the safety of my fans remains the top priority. All tickets purchased will remain valid for the new date (18.04.2026). See you soon, Pune—in just 2 weeks!" The singer also attached a copy of the press note released by the Maharashtra government. Take a look at the post here More about Honey Singh's My Story world tour Honey Singh is currently on his 'My Story' world tour. He kicked off the tour in Dubai on February 6, 2026. After the Pune concert, he was set to perform in Ahmedabad on April 11. Post that, Indore on April 25, Lucknow on May 2, and Kolkata on May 9. The 'Desi Kalakaar' singer will conclude his India leg in Bengaluru on May 16. In 2026, Yo Yo Honey Singh dropped his album 'Glory', which includes the track "Beeba", released in March that year.
03 April,2026 09:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced that all employees, including daily wage and casual workers, will be entitled to a paid holiday on polling days for the upcoming General Elections and bye-elections this month. In a press note, the ECI said, "As per Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every person employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking, or any other establishment, and entitled to vote at an election to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of a States/UTs or Bye-election to a PC/AC shall be granted a paid holiday on the day of poll." The announcement covers elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and Bye-election to eight Assembly Constituencies across six states, which are Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Tripura. Polling will be held on April 9 for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura; April 23 for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra; and April 23 (Phase I) and April 29 (Phase II) for West Bengal. The Commission further stated that wages will not be deducted on polling day, and violators will be fined. "No deduction of wages shall be made on account of such a paid holiday. Any employerwho contravenes these provisions shall be liable to a fine," the statement read. The Commission further clarified, "Electors (including casual and daily wage workers) who are working or employed in industrial or commercial establishments located outside their constituency but are registered as voters in a constituency going to polls shall also be entitled to the benefit of a paid holiday on the day of poll to enable them to cast their vote." ECI also directed all State and UT governments to ensure strict compliance. "Necessary instructions have been issued to concerned authorities to ensure that all electors are able to exercise their franchise freely and conveniently," the statement added. Meanwhile, the results for the upcoming Assembly and bye-elections are scheduled to be announced on May 4, 2026. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
03 April,2026 09:34 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIRajasthan Police has busted a cyber fraud racket offering "escort service", which was operating from a remote island near a dam in Dungarpur district, and arrested 12 persons, officials said on Friday. Acting on a tip-off received by the district cyber cell on Thursday, police raided a small island near the Som Kamla Amba dam in the district. The accused were found in an isolated area, using their mobile phones to carry out cyber fraud, police said. "Police arrested 12 accused persons after surrounding the spot. During preliminary inquiry, the accused made contradictory statements. An inspection of their mobile phones and social media accounts revealed that they were running a fake escort service to cheat people across the country," SP Manish Kumar said. Police also seized one SUV, 25 mobile phones, 50 SIM cards, two debit cards and Rs 10,000 in cash during the raid. According to Kumar, the accused uploaded fake advertisements offering escort service and used objectionable images downloaded from the internet to lure their victims. "The victims contacted the numbers listed in the advertisements after which the accused trapped them to extort money. They persuaded the victims to select profiles and transfer advance payments into multiple bank accounts," the officer said. During interrogation, the accused confessed to operating the racket and cheating people, he added. The accused have been identified as Naresh (19), Ganesh Patidar (20), Mehul Suthar (26), Ganesh Patidar (27), Prakash Patidar (36), Vijay Patidar (25), Hitesh Patidar (21), Tejpal Patel (26), Dinesh Patidar (32), Naresh Patidar (27), Bhavesh Patidar (27) and Manish Patidar (25), police said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
03 April,2026 09:24 PM IST | Jaipur | PTIFour persons have been arrested in Maharashtra's Nashik for allegedly stealing a tablet from a senior citizen and attempting to extort Rs 12 lakh by threatening to leak his private photographs and videos on social media, police said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. According to the police, the accused gained access to private data after stealing the gadget from the victim's office in Satpur a few days ago and allegedly used objectionable videos and photos found on the device to blackmail the complainant, threatening to make the files viral unless he paid them Rs 12 lakh, an official said, reported PTI. He said that the complainant approached the Satpur police and informed them about his plight, stating that he had already paid the accused Rs 10,000 some days ago and was to hand over Rs 50,000 on Thursday evening. The city police formed two teams and apprehended the suspects from the Adgaon Shivar area on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway, the official said. The accused, Akash Pundlik Bakre, Prakash Ramdas Panpatil, Suraj Sunil Gawai and Shreepat Bhimrao Shinde, have been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Further probe is underway to find out if they have been involved in similar offences earlier, reported PTI. Beed man duped of Rs 23.42 lakh in 'digital arrest' fraud; three held In another case, three persons, including a woman, have been arrested for allegedly duping a man of Rs 23.42 lakh by threatening him with 'digital arrest' in Maharashtra's Beed district, police said on Friday, reported PTI. The police recently arrested the accused, Prasann Ajay Kasat (31), his wife, Swati (26), and their aide, Sanket Deepak Beldar (22), from Jalgaon in connection with the fraud, an official said, reported PTI. According to the police, the trio allegedly posed as police officials and threatened to place the victim, Suryakant Munde, a resident of Parli Vaijnath, under digital arrest to extort money from him. Investigations revealed that the fraudsters duped the victim of Rs 23.42 lakh and diverted the money to their bank accounts, they said, reported PTI. The police traced the accused based on technical analysis, seized Rs 3 lakh cash from them and froze their bank accounts, the official said, adding that further investigation is underway to identify other members of their gang involved in the racket. (With inputs from PTI)
03 April,2026 07:43 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentThree persons, including a woman, have been arrested for allegedly duping a man of Rs 23.42 lakh by threatening him with 'digital arrest' in Maharashtra's Beed district, police said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The police recently arrested the accused, Prasann Ajay Kasat (31), his wife, Swati (26), and their aide, Sanket Deepak Beldar (22), from Jalgaon in connection with the fraud, an official said, reported PTI. According to the police, the trio allegedly posed as police officials and threatened to place the victim, Suryakant Munde, a resident of Parli Vaijnath, under digital arrest to extort money from him. Investigations revealed that the fraudsters duped the victim of Rs 23.42 lakh and diverted the money to their bank accounts, they said, reported PTI. The police traced the accused based on technical analysis, seized Rs 3 lakh cash from them and froze their bank accounts, the official said, adding that further investigation is underway to identify other members of their gang involved in the racket. Gurugram police arrest five in cyber-fraud cases with links to Philippines, Cambodia In another case, Gurugram police said on Wednesday they have busted a cyber-fraud racket with links to the Philippines and Cambodia and arrested five people for using and delivering illegal SIM boxes, reported PTI. The devices -- also known as GSM gateways -- are primarily used to hold several SIM cards and make international calls appear as domestic. The SIM boxes were supplied through the China-Nepal-Bihar route and used to commit cybercrimes, including call diversion, police said, reported PTI. A recovery of 13 SIM boxes, seven Wi-Fi TAPO cameras, 30 batteries, 504 SIM cards and other equipment was made. Police also seized 2,258 recharged fake SIM cards used for digital arrests and various cybercrimes, reported PTI. The operation started after four house owners in Gurugram filed complaints stating their tenants were illegally operating SIM boxes in their houses. After this, police conducted raids at the rented houses where they found illegal devices which were allegedly used in cybercrimes. Five accused, including a woman, were arrested in connection with the case, identified as Rahul Kumar, Yash Amrit Singh Dugar, Bhavika Ramesh Bhagchandani, Sagar and Litesh, reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
03 April,2026 07:37 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondentGujarat's textile hub in Surat has started feeling the pinch of rising input costs due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, with several units either curtailing their daily working hours or bringing down their active production days. Some office-bearers claimed that the industry was currently facing losses of around Rs 100 crore every day. Surat city is among India's largest centres for man-made fabric production. The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association has decided to limit the operational days of units to five days a week instead of seven in a bid to manage rising costs, its president Jitendra Vaktania said. "Due to rising costs of raw materials and coal, the textile processing industry in Surat and South Gujarat is facing a crisis," he said. Several units have also scaled down production cycles from 24 hours to 12 hours a day, impacting overall output, said Ashok Jirawala, president of the Federation of Gujarat Weavers' Welfare Association and vice-president of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "The situation has become challenging, with the industry incurring losses of around Rs 90-Rs 100 crore per day," he said. The crisis has been compounded by a labour shortage, with industry estimates indicating a 35 per cent shortfall. More than 2,000 migrant workers have left the city in recent weeks, Jirawala added. The earlier shortage of cooking gas cylinders had triggered worker migration, further straining operations. The cost of imported raw materials, including man-made fiber, has also surged by 30-35 per cent, he noted. Vaktania said the work has declined by 25-30 per cent across weaving, processing and trading segments. Despite the current downturn, the upcoming wedding season is expected to boost demand and provide some relief to the sector, he noted. "Prior to the international crisis, the industry produced nearly seven crore metres of fabric per day. However, the output has now dropped by almost half," said Champalal Bothra, national chairman of the Confederation of All India Traders. Even after the conflict subsides and factors such as yarn prices and labour availability stabilise, the industry may take two to three months to recover, he said. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi recently held a review meeting with industry leaders in Surat and assured adequate supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders for workers. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
03 April,2026 07:04 PM IST | Surat | PTIMedical staff working under the National Health Mission (NHM) has launched a 72-hour strike outside the Sub-District Hospital in Gandoh, reported the ANI. The protest was triggered by allegations that the state government had deducted the equivalent of 2.5 days’ salary from their monthly pay. Holding placards and voicing their demands, the healthcare workers expressed anger over what they described as an abrupt and unfair financial deduction. They stated that the 2.5 days’ pay had traditionally been granted as compensation for overtime work. Protesters explained that the additional pay covered duties performed on Sundays, gazetted holidays, and night shifts.“This protest is for the salary of 2.5 days. We used to receive this amount because we worked during holidays and nights,” said one demonstrator. Allegations of pay disparity Some staff members also highlighted disparities within the system, claiming that regular employees continue to receive such benefits while NHM workers do not. The agitation was organised following a formal notice issued by the Medical Employees Federation of Jammu and Kashmir, which called for the protest to press for the workers’ demands. Role of NHM in public healthcare NHM staff play a crucial role in delivering healthcare services, particularly to underserved and rural populations. The programme provides financial and technical support to states and Union Territories to ensure accessible, affordable, and accountable healthcare up to the district hospital level. The mission is designed to strengthen rural healthcare systems by improving infrastructure, increasing human resources, and enhancing service delivery. It also promotes decentralised planning to enable need-based interventions and better utilisation of resources. Protesters say "This protest is for the salary of 2.5 days. We used to get the salary for 2.5 days because we did our duty on Sundays, gazetted holidays, and nights," explained one of the protesters, as per the ANI. Another protester claimed that there was a pay disparity in the administrative hierarchy, stating, "Our regular staff's salary for 2.5 days should be released... Why are we from NHM not getting equal salary? I request the state government to increase our salary or make us regular," the news agency reported. (with ANI inputs)
03 April,2026 03:38 PM IST | Jammu | mid-day online correspondentThe Central government is exploring ways to boost domestic production of induction heaters and related cooking equipment as part of efforts to reduce dependence on cooking gas amid global supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, reported news agency IANS. Senior officials from key departments, including the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the Power Ministry and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, held a high-level meeting on Friday to assess the situation and chart a response strategy. Govt Focuses on Scaling Up Domestic Manufacturing According to officials, the government is prioritising increased domestic manufacturing of induction cooktops and compatible utensils to ensure availability and affordability. The move comes as demand for electric cooking appliances has surged in recent weeks due to uncertainty in fuel supplies, reported IANS. Authorities are also examining ways to support manufacturers and streamline supply chains to meet the rising demand. Rising Demand Amid Energy Supply Concerns Officials noted that demand for induction heaters and other electrical appliances has grown significantly since tensions escalated in West Asia. With the conflict entering its second month, concerns over disruptions in oil and gas supplies have intensified, reported IANS. A senior official indicated that if the conflict continues for an extended period, India must be prepared to manage potential shortages and price volatility in energy supplies. Supply Chain Disruptions Prompt Policy Response The meeting comes amid broader concerns over global supply chains, particularly in energy and petrochemical sectors. The government has already taken steps such as reducing import duties on key petrochemical products to ease cost pressures and maintain supply stability, reported IANS. Officials said the current focus is on reducing import dependence and strengthening domestic capacity to handle prolonged uncertainty in global markets. Strategic Energy Routes Under Pressure Uncertainty has increased due to disruptions affecting critical energy infrastructure in the region. Concerns have also been raised over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes, reported IANS. Any prolonged disruption in this corridor could have a direct impact on India’s energy security, given its reliance on imports. India Diversifies Energy Imports To mitigate risks, India has been diversifying its energy sourcing. Increased crude oil imports from countries such as Russia, Nigeria and Angola are helping offset supply constraints. Indian companies are also sourcing natural gas from the United States, reported IANS. These measures are part of a broader strategy to ensure continuity in energy supplies while reducing vulnerability to geopolitical shocks. Global Tensions Add to Uncertainty The geopolitical situation remains volatile, with escalating rhetoric and continued military activity in the region. Statements from global leaders have indicated the possibility of further escalation, while diplomatic efforts have yet to yield a breakthrough. Officials said the government will continue to monitor developments closely and take necessary steps to safeguard domestic energy security and consumer interests. (With inputs from IANS)
03 April,2026 03:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentInternal tensions within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have surfaced publicly, with Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bhardwaj criticising party MP Raghav Chadha for what he described as focusing on “soft PR” instead of raising key national issues in Parliament. The remarks come a day after Chadha questioned his removal as the party’s Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, a post now held by Ashok Kumar Mittal. Bhardwaj Questions Chadha’s Parliamentary Approach Responding to Chadha’s statement, Bhardwaj said that AAP, being a relatively small party in Parliament, has limited time to raise issues and must prioritise matters of national importance. He criticised Chadha for allegedly focusing on less significant topics, saying parliamentary time should instead be used to address major national concerns, including politically sensitive developments across states. ‘Raise Bigger Issues, Not Optics’ Bhardwaj stressed that the party expects its leaders to take strong positions against the central government when necessary. He suggested that raising lighter or less impactful topics does not contribute meaningfully to public discourse. He also invoked the party’s broader political philosophy, stating that its leaders must speak fearlessly and confront issues directly. Criticism Over Opposition Coordination The AAP leader further questioned Chadha’s role during key opposition actions in Parliament. Referring to a recent motion moved by opposition parties against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Bhardwaj claimed Chadha did not support the initiative. He also alleged that Chadha did not participate in coordinated opposition protests, raising concerns about his alignment with the party’s strategy. Remarks on Leadership Crisis Period Bhardwaj took aim at Chadha’s absence during a critical phase when several AAP leaders, including party chief Arvind Kejriwal, faced legal action. He claimed that party leaders were actively confronting political challenges at the time, while Chadha was not present in the country. He asserted that leaders must stand with the party during difficult moments and raise issues forcefully in Parliament. Chadha’s Record and Public Interventions Raghav Chadha, who has been a Rajya Sabha MP since 2022, has previously raised issues related to gig workers, public health and social welfare. However, Bhardwaj’s remarks suggest growing dissatisfaction within sections of the party regarding his approach. Leadership Change Signals Internal Shift The criticism follows AAP’s decision to appoint Ashok Kumar Mittal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Chadha. The move is being seen as part of a broader internal recalibration within the party’s parliamentary leadership. The developments indicate emerging fault lines within AAP, even as the party prepares for upcoming political challenges at both the state and national levels.
03 April,2026 02:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam. The warship forms part of the Indian Navy’s Project 17A. Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials, reported ANI. Strengthening India’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region The induction of Taragiri comes at a time when the strategic and maritime importance of India's eastern seaboard continues to grow, driven by evolving regional security dynamics and India’s deepening engagement in the Indo-Pacific. The commissioning of Taragiri highlights the Navy's sustained focus on strengthening its combat readiness and operational capabilities through its ambitious fleet augmentation programme. INS Taragiri: Fourth formidable platform of Project 17A As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the 'Make in India' spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of domestic shipyards. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this frigate represents a generational leap over earlier designs, offering a sleeker form and a significantly reduced radar cross-section, allowing it to operate with lethal stealth, the news agency reported. With indigenous content exceeding 75 per cent, the ship highlights the maturity of a domestic industrial ecosystem spanning over 200 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), contributing to the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar initiatives and supporting thousands of Indian jobs. High-speed, high-endurance vessel designed for versatile operations Driven by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plant, Taragiri is designed for high-speed, high-endurance versatility and multi-dimensional maritime operations. The ship’s weapon suite is world-class, featuring supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and a specialised anti-submarine warfare suite. These systems are seamlessly integrated through a state-of-the-art combat management system, enabling the crew to respond to threats with split-second precision. Beyond its role as a premier hunter of the seas, Taragiri is built for the complexities of modern diplomacy and humanitarian crises. Its flexible mission profile makes it ideal for everything from high-intensity combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), ANI reported. The Indian Navy continues to grow as a combat-ready, cohesive, credible, and Aatmanirbhar force, safeguarding the seas for a viksit, samriddha Bharat. Taragiri stands ready as a beacon of rising maritime power and an ironclad guardian of the country’s blue frontiers. (With ANI inputs)
03 April,2026 02:25 PM IST | Visakhapatnam | mid-day online correspondentFollowing his removal as Deputy Leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha on Friday said that he has been “silenced, not defeated”. Taking to X, Chadha shared a video message for his party with a short line saying, “Silenced, not defeated. My message to the aam aadmi." In the video message, he questioned the decision to restrict his voice in Parliament, asking whether raising issues concerning the public had become a crime. Chadha alleged that his party had communicated with the Secretariat to prevent him from speaking in Parliament. He expressed concern over being denied opportunities to raise matters affecting citizens. “Whenever I get a chance, I speak about issues related to the people. Why should anyone stop me?” he asked. Focus on public issues Raghav Chadha stated that he has consistently raised concerns such as challenges faced by delivery workers, high food prices at airports, food adulteration, toll charges, middle-class tax burdens and telecom recharge practices. He maintained that these issues directly benefit ordinary citizens and questioned why the party would object to such interventions. Silenced, not defeatedMy message to the ‘aam aadmi’—खामोश करवाया गया हूँ, हारा नहीं हूँ'आम आदमी’ को मेरे संदेश pic.twitter.com/poUwxsu0S3 — Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) April 3, 2026 Chadha concluded his message by thanking the public for their continued support, stating that he remains committed to serving them. He added a poetic note, saying his silence should not be mistaken for defeat and likened himself to a river that could turn into a flood when the time comes. AAP accuses Chadha of indulging in 'soft PR' The AAP on Friday hit back at party MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of shying away from raising issues against the Centre in Parliament and instead engaging in "soft PR". Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that Chadha failed to toe the party's line on several matters in Parliament and did not join opposition walkouts on key issues. "We all are soldiers of Arvind Kejriwal, the Centre doesn't care about soft PR or talking about samosas at airport canteens when bigger issues are at stak. Whenever the Opposition staged a walkout in Parliament, you (Chadha) did not participate. You did not raise issues concerning Punjab, from where you are elected, and you hid in a foreign country when former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested," Bharadwaj said in a video posted on X. AAP appoints new deputy leader The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP has appointed Ashok Mittal as its new Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, effectively replacing Chadha. The party has also formally informed the Rajya Sabha Secretariat of the change. At present, Sanjay Singh serves as the party’s leader in the Upper House and also heads its parliamentary wing. Reports suggest the party has also requested that Chadha not be allotted speaking time in Parliament. Speculation over internal rift While neither side has openly acknowledged tensions, there are indications of strained relations between Chadha and the party leadership, reported the IANS. Political circles have also been abuzz with speculation about a possible shift in his political alignment ahead of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, the news agency reported.
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