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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the defeat of the women’s reservation amendment bill in the Lok Sabha was a victory for democracy, alleging the Centre aimed to alter the federal structure and use delimitation for political gains in upcoming elections
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Two Naga civilians were killed in a militant attack along the Imphal-Dimapur highway in Manipur. The Tangkhul Naga Long accused Kuki cadres under the Suspension of Operation pact of targeting a civilian convoy, while the Kuki-Zo Council strongly denied involvement, attributing the incident to factional tensions.
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Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the Centre of withholding Rs 3,000 crore meant for education and “snatching” the state’s rights, while also criticising alleged Hindi imposition and highlighting DMK welfare schemes ahead of assembly elections
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The Election Commission of India has enforced strict measures for West Bengal’s April 23 polls, including 100-metre security perimeters, multi-level voter verification, and door-to-door slip distribution to ensure free, fair, and disturbance-free voting across 152 constituencies
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The death toll in the Vedanta power plant blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has risen to 23, with several workers still under treatment. Authorities are probing the cause, while questions have been raised over the FIR naming company officials
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Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of using the women’s reservation bill to push delimitation, alleging a bid to weaken states, while attacking BJP and AIADMK during Tamil Nadu poll campaign rallies
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Actor Varun Tej sustained a knee fracture while training in volleyball for his upcoming rural sports drama "Bhari". He underwent minor surgery and shared a positive recovery update on Instagram, thanking his doctors and fans for their support.
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Iranian forces fired on India-bound vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, halting 13 of 14 ships carrying crude, LPG and fertilisers, triggering returns and delays, as India coordinates for safe passage amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States
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Ahead of Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India said media entry inside polling stations will be strictly regulated by presiding officers, prohibiting photography inside voting compartments and enforcing verification processes to ensure secrecy, security and integrity of the electoral process
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Two Naga civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen along the Imphal–Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) in Manipur, triggering outrage and conflicting claims between community groups, as security forces launched operations amid rising tensions in the conflict-hit region
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Iran’s Ambassador to India after Indian-flagged vessels, including a crude oil tanker, came under fire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. While the crew remained safe, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed multiple incidents, including a container ship hit by a projectile.
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A porridge distribution centre was inaugurated at Indiranagar village in Rebbena mandal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, sponsored by temple priest Devara Vinod. Rebbena Tahsildar Surya Prakash and SI Venkata Krishna praised the initiative, calling it a commendable effort to serve villagers and travellers during the summer months.
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The Telangana government has made it mandatory for builders near notified airport noise zones to use sound-resistant materials. Under GO 124, constructions must comply with DGCA noise limits, ensuring improved indoor environments for residential and commercial developments.
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Flight operations at Pune airport resumed after an overnight disruption caused by a technical snag in an IAF fighter aircraft. The runway was cleared early morning, with several flights cancelled or diverted before services gradually returned to normal
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Telangana will add over 5,000 seats in government polytechnics for 2026–27, introducing new diploma courses in emerging technologies such as AI, robotics and semiconductors. The curriculum, developed with IIT Hyderabad, aims to boost enrolment and skill development.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s participation in a breakfast meeting with BJP and TDP leaders in New Delhi has triggered controversy in his state. The informal gathering, hosted by Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, came just after the failure of the delimitation-linked Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.
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The Supreme Court of India issued sweeping directions to improve national highway safety, banning roadside parking and encroachments, mandating surveillance and emergency systems, and affirming safe travel as part of Article 21, after fatal accidents exposed serious infrastructure and enforcement failures
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The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to ensure affordable and continuous insurance for Indian maritime trade, reducing dependence on foreign insurers amid rising global volatility and geopolitical risks
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A devastating road accident near Pollachi claimed nine lives from a Malappuram school community, leaving Pang village in mourning as bodies returned in ambulances, prompting grief, government aid assurances, counselling support, and calls for investigation into the tragedy
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Cyberabad She Teams conducted 116 decoy operations between April 11 and 17, catching 36 persons for harassment. Police also received 18 complaints, rescued a victim in a flesh trade case, and resolved 41 domestic disputes through counselling centres.
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Facing financial strain, the Himachal Pradesh government led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has deferred salaries of public representatives for six months, including the Chief Minister, ministers and MLAs, clarifying it is a temporary measure to ease fiscal pressure
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The SEC and Gautam Adani, along with Sagar Adani, have jointly sought more time from a US court to file submissions in a securities case, proposing a revised schedule while continuing to contest allegations and pursuing dismissal
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Miyapur police arrested cab driver K. Govind Rao for allegedly snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman during her morning walk. The accused was traced using technical evidence, and the stolen chain was recovered. Investigation is ongoing.
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The death of a first-year postgraduate doctor at Osmania Medical College has triggered protests and raised concerns over work pressure and mental health. While family alleges harassment, officials deny receiving complaints and attribute no undue workload
