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India’s cement companies are expected to post healthy volume growth in Q4 FY26 on strong construction demand and government spending, though rising fuel and packaging costs may keep profitability under pressure, analysts said

Air India plans to introduce a performance-linked stock option scheme to boost productivity and retain talent. The Tata Group aims to align employee performance with growth as part of efforts to turn around the loss-making airline

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is not just about women’s reservation but a shift in mindset towards inclusive governance. Speaking at Vigyan Bhawan, she said it strengthens democracy by enhancing women’s leadership and participation.

A Kollam court granted bail to former TDB member K P Sankaradas in two Sabarimala gold loss cases. The court cited delay in filing charge sheets by the SIT, leading to statutory bail after 90 days of custody in January.

Mumbai: At least nine people were killed, and two others sustained critical injuries after a dumper truck collided with a car in the Kalyan area of Mumbai on Monday, officials said. The accident took place around 11 a.m. on the Rayta Bridge along the Kalyan-Murbad road, authorities mentioned. According to preliminary information, the car was […]

The Election Commission of India appointed IPS officer Sarvana Vivek M as police observer for West Bengal Assembly polls, tasking him to oversee security arrangements during two-phase elections scheduled on April 23 and 29

The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine a plea seeking biometric voter identification at polling stations, directing responses from the Election Commission of India and Centre, while clarifying it won’t apply to ongoing state Assembly elections

The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear pleas challenging the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, issuing notices to the Centre and state, and tagging the matter with similar petitions against anti-conversion laws across multiple states

The Assam government approached the Supreme Court of India challenging Telangana High Court granting transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, with hearing expected soon this week

Supreme Court of India refused to quash the CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case, granting him exemption from court appearance while allowing legal challenge under the Prevention of Corruption Act

Supreme Court of India sought responses from Centre and states on a PIL seeking full implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 and National Education Policy 2020, including pre-primary education coverage

Narendra Modi congratulated Peter Magyar after his Tisza Party won Hungary’s elections, ending Viktor Orbán’s long rule and signalling a new phase in India-Hungary relations

Three people were killed in Kanpur after a man allegedly rammed his car into relatives chasing him amid a family dispute. The crash near Korwa village also injured four others, with police suspecting the act was deliberate

India received the highest regressive tax advice from the International Monetary Fund, according to Oxfam, which flagged a “double standard” favouring wealthy nations and warned such policies could worsen inequality in developing economies

Security forces recovered a large cache of explosives and bomb-making materials from the Dhekunpani forest along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, thwarting a potential Naxal attack and intensifying operations in the region following the successful joint search mission.

Gold and silver prices fell sharply in Mumbai trade as the Strait of Hormuz blockade announcement and rising tensions dented sentiment. Weak global cues and risk-off mood pushed bullion lower, with MCX and COMEX metals showing further downside pressure

Gold and silver prices declined up to 2 per cent on MCX amid rising geopolitical tensions after the US announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Weak global cues and risk-off sentiment also dragged equities and the rupee lower.

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on its 107th anniversary, recalling the tragedy as a turning point that strengthened India’s resolve for independence.

Devotees thronged Haridwar for Baisakhi Snan, taking holy dips in the Ganga River amid tight security. The spiritually charged atmosphere at Har Ki Pauri reflected deep faith, devotion, and cultural unity

Security forces killed top female Naxalite leader Rupi in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker, marking a major blow to Left-Wing Extremism. Officials say she was the last senior cadre in Bastar, highlighting significant progress toward the Centre’s goal of eliminating Naxalism nationwide

Mumbai markets plunged sharply in early Monday trade as failed US-Iran talks and rising geopolitical tensions triggered a spike in crude oil prices, denting investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty dropped heavily, with broad-based losses across sectors amid global risk-off mood

CCUS push seeks to balance economic growth with climate goals, but high costs, technological uncertainty, and risks of carbon lock-in raise concerns

The recent successful demonstration of a 1,000-kilometre quantum communication network using indigenous technology reflects a major leap for India