Supreme Court Requests Records From Election Commission Amid Dispute
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to furnish records of its recent decisions in connection with an ongoing controversy. The move comes after petitions raised questions about the…
Delhi High Court Judge Responds to Recusal Request in Liquor Policy Case
On Monday, a Delhi High Court panel headed by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma started issuing its decision on requests from Arvind Kejriwal and associates for her to step aside from the excise policy matter. The judge characterized the scenario as a no-win dilemma for her but an advantageous position for the Aam Aadmi Party leader....
Jammu and Kashmir Authorities Seize Management of 58 Schools Connected to Banned Jamaat-e-Islami
The Falah-e-Aam Trust previously operated approximately 350 middle and high schools throughout the former state. Of these, 300 were located in the Kashmir Valley, with about 50 in the Jammu area. Following the organization’s prohibition in 1990, the trust transferred most institutions to community-based oversight groups. On Saturday, the Jammu and Kashmir administration assumed authority...
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Collegium Proposes 11 Candidates for Judicial Positions
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, which has an approved capacity of 25 judges including 19 permanent and six additional positions, currently faces vacancies. The court’s Collegium has put forward 11 candidates for these openings: 10 practicing attorneys and one active judicial official. Sources indicate this is the largest batch of recommendations issued...
RPSC Releases Final Results for 2024 Rajasthan Administrative Services Exam; Dinesh Vishnoi Leads with 351.5 Marks
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the outcomes of the 2024 Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination. This includes the final rankings following candidate interviews. Dinesh Vishnoi achieved the highest position with a score of 351.5, while Virendra Charan placed second with 351 points. The results, featuring both main exam and...
Priyanka Gandhi Labels BJP’s Defeat on Delimitation Bill as a ‘Black Day’ for Central Government
Congress parliamentarian Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated on Saturday that the central BJP administration has forfeited public confidence. She described the day as a ‘black day’ for the government, noting it as their initial significant setback, which she believed was warranted. Gandhi Vadra highlighted the administration’s inability to enact legislation on women’s reservations and constituency redrawing...
Lok Sabha Set to Expand from 543 to 850 Seats, Enabling Women’s Quota Implementation
The Indian government has put forward a plan to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850. This adjustment is intended to facilitate the introduction of a delayed law reserving seats for women, combined with a new process to redefine electoral boundaries. According to insiders, a preliminary version of the...
Investigation Reveals Organized Digital Coordination in Noida Labor Protests
Police in Gautam Buddh Nagar stated on Tuesday that the extensive violent demonstrations over salary issues disrupting Noida’s industrial sector were orchestrated through online channels, including social media profiles, specific WhatsApp communities, and potentially a call center-style operation, as the inquiry progresses. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh indicated that the events suggest a...
Delhi High Court Judge Commends Arvind Kejriwal’s Presentation, Suggests Legal Career
During a session at the Delhi High Court, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma complimented former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on his effective arguments while he requested her withdrawal from the excise policy case. The judge remarked that his skills could suit a career in law. Kejriwal replied that he was content with his current role. After...
Workers in Noida Clash with Police During Demonstration Over Inadequate Pay
A new demonstration erupted in Noida’s Sector 80 on Tuesday, where employees demanding higher pay confronted law enforcement, with some individuals hurling stones. Officers intervened to break up the gathering, pursuing demonstrators and restoring order to the site. Earlier that day, staff from a local manufacturing plant held a non-violent rally outside the facility to...
Oil Supply Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz Affect Manufacturers in Noida, India
Disruptions in oil supplies near the Strait of Hormuz are starting to impact areas like Noida, appearing not in financial markets but in manufacturing facilities where costs are mounting. Factories in the National Capital Region are facing higher fuel and transportation expenses alongside increasing demands for better wages. This combination is creating challenges in production...
Samajwadi Party Schedules Vision India Town Halls Throughout Uttar Pradesh
The Samajwadi Party plans to organize town hall sessions as part of its Vision India program in multiple cities across Uttar Pradesh, such as Ghaziabad, Agra, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Jhansi. These events aim to highlight the party’s growth strategies and connect with diverse community groups. Party leader Akhilesh Yadav will speak at the...
Punjab Cabinet Approves Harsher Penalties in Sacrilege Law Revisions
On April 11, 2026, the Punjab Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, endorsed revisions to the sacrilege legislation. The approved Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduces tougher sanctions, such as life sentences, to prevent desecration acts and maintain the holiness of the Guru Granth Sahib....
Banaras Hindu University Issues Admit Cards for 2026 School Entrance Examination
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has issued the admit cards for the 2026 School Entrance Test (SET) as of today. Per the notification dated February 20, applicants who have registered can access their hall tickets starting April 11. The examination period commences on April 22, 2026. This entrance exam enables boys to gain entry into Classes...
Enforcement Directorate Searches Earth Infrastructures Locations, Seizes Rs 6.3 Crore in Cash and Valuables Amid Money Laundering Inquiry
On Friday, the Enforcement Directorate executed raids at 10 sites in Delhi and Gurgaon associated with prominent real estate firm Earth Infrastructures Ltd and its key figures. During these operations, officials seized Rs 6.3 crore in cash, jewelry worth Rs 7.5 crore, silver bars, and premium timepieces. The actions were conducted under the Prevention of...
Damage Reported on Under-Construction Glass Pedestrian Bridge in Rishikesh
Officials reported on Friday that unknown individuals damaged the glass at one end of the Bajrang Setu, India’s inaugural glass pedestrian bridge currently under construction across the Ganga River in the popular tourist spot of Laxman Jhula, Uttarakhand. Praveen Karnawal, the Executive Engineer from the Narendranagar Construction Division of the Public Works Department, stated that...
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy CM Calls for Investigation into Mining Directorate After Spotting Retained Suspended Officials
Surinder Choudhary, who serves as Jammu and Kashmir’s Deputy Chief Minister and oversees the Mining Department, has criticized the Director of Geology and Mining for keeping officials in place despite their suspension or reassignment. He has requested a formal investigation into the matter. During a media interaction following his inspection of the directorate, Choudhary—who also...
Controversial Preacher Rampal Freed on Bail in 2014 Haryana Clash Case
Controversial spiritual leader Rampal was released from a prison in Haryana on Friday after securing bail from the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a case linked to violence in 2014, ending more than 11 years of imprisonment. His relatives and legal team were at the facility to greet him upon release. Authorities deployed extensive...
Dehradun Resident Arrested for Alleged Links to Pakistani Terrorist and Plotting Attacks on Key Sites
On Friday, the Special Task Force (STF) in Dehradun apprehended a 29-year-old man named Vikrant Kashyap, who is accused of maintaining connections with Shahzad Bhatti, a terrorist from Pakistan affiliated with the Al Barq Brigade. According to the STF, Kashyap was transmitting details and video recordings of significant government and military sites in Dehradun to...
Not just Jammu, Kashmir: Proposed legislation seeks 2 new divisions in J-K — Chenab and Pir Panjal
A Private Member’s Bill set to be presented in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seeks the creation of two new administrative units in the J&K Union Territory — Chenab division and Pir Panjal division. The Assembly session is scheduled to begin in Jammu on Friday. PDP legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para will present the Private Member’s Bill,...
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi late on Tuesday evening, news agency PTI reported. She was feeling unwell due to the weather change and was kept under observation of a team of doctors, reported PTI. However, the sources told PTI said there was nothing serious....
Japan clears first tranche of 5,500cr loan for Wadala-Gateway Metro 11
A day after he paused for five days his threat of striking Iran’s energy sites and announced initiation of talks behind the scenes with Tehran, US President Donald Trump called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday and discussed the situation in West Asia “including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open”. This was...
Voices & Opinion
A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
