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Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action

The SEBI's counsel said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta is deliberating with the market regulator and sought a week's time to apprise the court of the developments

Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

Indian students enrolment to US institutions drops by 6.9%: Govt

The figure indicates a decline of around 6.9 per cent in overall student enrolments in US academic institutions

Indian students enrolment to US institutions drops by 6.9%: Govt
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal

The country, Goyal said, is sitting on a "very sweet spot" in promoting trade with the US

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

RPSC SI Admit Card 2026 out at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, download link here

The RPSC SI Admit Card 2026 is now available for the 1,015 Sub-Inspector posts. The exam will be held on Apr 5 and 6, 2026. Candidates must download their hall tickets using the details

RPSC SI Admit Card 2026 out at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, download link here
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju

Rijiju said that the Upper House would take up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill for passing on Thursday

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's permanent capital

Replying to the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said Andhra Pradesh is getting a new capital in Amaravati and gave his best wishes to the state

Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's permanent capital
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

Goa govt, Cochin Port Authority join DoT's 'SAMPANN' to streamline pensions

DoT (Department of Telecommunications) is now offering SAMPANN as a 'Platform as a Service' (PaaS) to other departments, state governments, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

Goa govt, Cochin Port Authority join DoT's 'SAMPANN' to streamline pensions
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:18 PM IST

HC gives Kejriwal, others last chance to reply to ED in excise policy case

Observing that none of the respondents, except one, filed their responses, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said the court will hear arguments in the case on April 22

HC gives Kejriwal, others last chance to reply to ED in excise policy case
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Bombay HC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on Muslim quota plea

A bench of Justices R I Chagla and Advait Sethna asked the state government to file its response through an affidavit in three weeks and posted the matter for further hearing on May 4

Bombay HC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on Muslim quota plea
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Singapore police findings won't affect Zubeen death case in Assam: Official

The state coroner in Singapore had found that Garg's death was 'simply due to an unfortunate and tragic accidental drowning' and that no one had forced, coerced or pushed him into the water

Singapore police findings won't affect Zubeen death case in Assam: Official
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

ED raids I-PAC executives, others in West Bengal coal 'scam' case

The raids are being undertaken at locations in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi in connection with an alleged coal smuggling and pilferage scam of West Bengal

ED raids I-PAC executives, others in West Bengal coal 'scam' case
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

Congress seeks clarity on RS adjournment; Nadda says govt will revert

Rising after papers were laid in the Upper House, Ramesh sought an explanation from Leader of the House J P Nadda and the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs

Congress seeks clarity on RS adjournment; Nadda says govt will revert
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

SC cancels bail of Satinder Singh Bhasin in Grand Venice Mall 'scam' case

The top court directed that Bhasin may apply for regular bail afresh after a period of twelve months, subject to fully complying with the orders passed in the insolvency proceedings

SC cancels bail of Satinder Singh Bhasin in Grand Venice Mall 'scam' case
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Need to update public services to achieve 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi

Modi stated that the principle of governance in the country is based on the mantra "Nagrik Devo Bhavah" (citizens are like gods)

Need to update public services to achieve 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Census 2027: Step-by-step guide to register for self-enumeration process

India begins its first digital Census with a new self-enumeration option. Here is a detailed guide on how to register for the process online

Census 2027: Step-by-step guide to register for self-enumeration process
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

SC slams Bengal govt over gherao of judicial officials, calls it calculated

Observing that the law and order machinery in the state has 'broken down', the CJI came down hard on state officials for their delayed action in the Malda 'hostage' issue

SC slams Bengal govt over gherao of judicial officials, calls it calculated
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Not mandatory to install pre-paid power meters: Govt in Lok Sabha

In response to a question on how poor farmers, who rely on daily earnings, would manage to pay for electricity, Power Minster explained that options for small recharges of 5 to 10 days are available

Not mandatory to install pre-paid power meters: Govt in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi flags deficiencies in health scheme for ex-servicemen

CAG recently observed that the ECHS is not receiving adequate funding; yet, the government refused to explain why necessary funds for ex-servicemen's healthcare are not being allocated, Gandhi said

Rahul Gandhi flags deficiencies in health scheme for ex-servicemen
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Isro invites Indian researchers to study data from Aditya-L1 mission

Proposals can be submitted by Indian scientists and researchers based at institutes, universities, or colleges in India

Isro invites Indian researchers to study data from Aditya-L1 mission
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Why Maharashtra government has closed 6.8 million Ladki Bahin accounts

Around 6.8 million Ladki Bahin scheme accounts were closed in Maharashtra. The scheme costs the state exchequer around ₹3,700 crore every month

Why Maharashtra government has closed 6.8 million Ladki Bahin accounts
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:22 AM IST