In a series of significant developments across politics, security and governance, the Chhattisgarh High Court sentenced NCP leader Amit Jogi to life imprisonment in a murder case, while Delhi Police dismantled a transnational arms trafficking-linked terror module under UAPA. A security scare unfolded at the Delhi Assembly after an SUV rammed into its gate, even as political sparring intensified with Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over foreign policy and domestic campaigns. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh’s ambulance workers began a five-day strike against the new labour codes.

India witnessed major political and legal developments on Monday, ranging from a deadly bomb blast in Manipur and fresh curfew orders in the state to the Centre seeking reconsideration of the 2018 Sabarimala verdict in the Supreme Court. Political tensions also escalated in Assam, Karnataka and Kerala, while a Delhi tribunal awarded compensation in a tragic road accident case.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed that the NDA government has consistently prioritised women’s empowerment across economic, social and political spheres, underscoring the historic Women’s Reservation Act (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) as a key milestone in India’s journey towards inclusive governance.

The Supreme Court of India today commenced hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench on review petitions challenging its 2018 Sabarimala verdict that allowed women of all ages into the renowned Sabarimala temple in Kerala.

In a major relief move for migrant labourers across India, the Central Government has doubled the daily allocation of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders supplied to states and Union Territories amid ongoing fuel supply pressures.

The Supreme Court of India has issued a significant procedural directive mandating that all exceptionally urgent cases must now be mentioned only before a Bench led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), regardless of whether the CJI is presiding over a Constitution Bench at the time.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Monday renewed the demand for full statehood for Puducherry, sharply criticising the Centre’s indifference just days before the Union Territory heads to the polls on April 9.

Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson has resigned from his position, sources with direct knowledge of the development said on Tuesday, marking a major leadership change at the Tata Group-owned airline.

Bollywood comedy Welcome to the Jungle will film key yacht sequences in Dubai this May with stars like Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal over a three-day schedule.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of remaining silent after a senior Pakistani minister publicly threatened to strike Kolkata in a future conflict.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that serious and positive discussions are underway on two major governance reforms — the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and One Nation, One Election — describing them as key unfinished agenda items of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

As Kerala heads to the polls on April 9, 2026, political parties are locked in a fierce contest to transform the narrative — from a state stuck in a political “departure lounge” of indecision to a clear electoral destination for voters.

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In a breathtaking display of grit, endurance and passion, Divya Singh, a 28-year-old teacher from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, has etched her name into the annals of adventure sports by becoming the first Indian woman to cycle to the Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC) — completing the formidable journey in just 14 days.

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reaffirmed on Monday that the state “will never accept Hindi imposition” and will steadfastly adhere to its longstanding two-language policy of Tamil and English, rejecting the Centre’s push for the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today hoisted the BJP flag at the state committee office here to mark the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 47th Foundation Day, underscoring the party’s growing presence ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections.

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IMD issues high alert for heavy rain, hailstorms & thunderstorms across North India on April 5, 2026. Delhi-NCR under orange alert with 1000-km cloud band; gusty winds & hail expected. Check full forecast, affected areas & safety tips.

India navigates global economic turbulence with confidence, maintains uninterrupted LPG supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, and grapples with domestic governance, education, and law-and-order challenges across states. From diplomatic assertions by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to tragic incidents in Bihar and policy moves in Delhi and Kerala, here’s a structured roundup of the day’s key developments.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has unveiled an earnest and ambitious charter of promises under the banner of “Stalin-6.” Like a spark across dry fields, the announcement has kindled vibrant discussion, its echoes reaching every town, village, and street across the state.

As Kerala heads toward the Assembly polls, one of the most decisive voter groups shaping the political narrative is not the youth — but the elderly.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday sharply criticised the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) recently unveiled three-language curriculum framework, calling it a “covert mechanism to impose Hindi” on non-Hindi-speaking states.

In a bold policy shift aimed at boosting energy security and reducing dependency on imported cooking fuel, the Maharashtra government has directed households in areas with piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure to transition from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to PNG within the next three months — or risk losing their LPG connection.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday strongly countered Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin after the DMK leader branded the opposition as “anti-Muslim” during the ongoing 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign.

In a critical development amid the ongoing Iran war, at least four large commercial vessels — including an Indian-flagged ship — have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz via a previously unused shipping corridor, offering a potential early sign of maritime traffic easing in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways.

The Indian National Congress in Haryana is moving swiftly to wrap up its internal probe into alleged cross-voting by five of its MLAs during the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections, with a disciplinary panel set to submit its findings to the party high command for further action.

A devastating accident in the Dindori area of Nashik district claimed the lives of nine members of the same family, including six children, late Friday night when their car plunged into a water-filled roadside well.

India’s strategic, educational and political landscape witnessed significant developments on Thursday, with New Delhi joining a 60-nation diplomatic push to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia tensions, even as the Centre granted deemed university status to NCERT to expand its academic mandate.

In a major move gearing up for the 2027 Ardh Kumbh Mela, the Haridwar Municipal Corporation has proposed relocating all raw meat shops operating within the city’s urban limits to the outskirts in a bid to preserve sanitation and religious sanctity ahead of the massive pilgrimage.