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Govt cites restrictions on men at temples in Sabarimala defence

Says exclusions rooted in faith, not hierarchy

Govt cites restrictions on men at temples in Sabarimala defence
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Datanomics: Delhi assembly breach renews focus on security safety gaps

Rising security breaches in legislatures spotlight gaps in policing strength, surveillance coverage, and infrastructure across India

Datanomics: Delhi assembly breach renews focus on security safety gaps
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

'It will open floodgates': HC dismisses complaint against Mukesh Ambani

Court dismisses complaint against Ambani over faulty Rs 501 handset sold over two decades ago, ruling criminal law cannot be used to target top officials without direct liability

'It will open floodgates': HC dismisses complaint against Mukesh Ambani
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: A contest shaped by welfare politics, shifting alliances

As Tamil Nadu heads to polls on April 23, the Assembly election will test Dravidian politics, alliance cohesion, and the enduring impact of welfare-driven governance across regions

Tamil Nadu polls: A contest shaped by welfare politics, shifting alliances
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Supreme Court asks states to treat rising child trafficking cases as grave

The bench was irked over the 'lackadaisical' approach of several states and UTs in implementing a 2025 judgment aimed at dismantling organised trafficking networks

Supreme Court asks states to treat rising child trafficking cases as grave
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Sabarimala judgement proceeds on assumption that men are superior: Govt

A nine-judge Constitution bench is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala

Sabarimala judgement proceeds on assumption that men are superior: Govt
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Census 2027 in Telangana fully digital, first phase from May 11 to June 9

As many as 88,000 personnel, including enumerators and supervisors, would be involved in the census in Telangana, though about 93,000 to 94,000 employees are being trained

Census 2027 in Telangana fully digital, first phase from May 11 to June 9
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

North Sikkim landslides: Army rescues 135 tourists, many still stranded

Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest

North Sikkim landslides: Army rescues 135 tourists, many still stranded
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Kejriwal can't seek judge's recusal for attending 'legal seminar': CBI

The CBI asserted that making "unscrupulous" and "sweeping" allegations of bias over attending legal seminars, which had no political topic, was an attempt to scandalise and lower the court's authority

Kejriwal can't seek judge's recusal for attending 'legal seminar': CBI
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

Former Union minister Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury dies at 89 in Kolkata

He was the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare in the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government

Former Union minister Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury dies at 89 in Kolkata
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Over half of Indian households faced LPG supply issues in 5 weeks: Survey

A LocalCircles survey found that 37 per cent of respondents faced delays in delivery, while 25 per cent said they struggled to book a cylinder

Over half of Indian households faced LPG supply issues in 5 weeks: Survey
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

PM Modi appeals to people of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to vote

Polling for the 126-member assembly in Assam, 140-member assembly in Kerala and for 30 seats in Puducherry is being held today

PM Modi appeals to people of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to vote
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

Uttarakhand CM approves ₹1,200 cr to boost infra development for Kumbh Mela

Out of this, ₹282.29 crore has been sanctioned for 28 key projects across various departments aimed at speeding up infrastructure development for Kumbh Mela 2027

Uttarakhand CM approves ₹1,200 cr to boost infra development for Kumbh Mela
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

India elected to key subsidiary bodies at UN Economic and Social Council

Indian Ambassador Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2027-2030)

India elected to key subsidiary bodies at UN Economic and Social Council
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

India sees temperature drop as rain, gusty winds sweep across regions

Rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds have lowered temperatures across India. IMD forecasts continued weather activity across regions

India sees temperature drop as rain, gusty winds sweep across regions
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

Ministerial group takes stock of India's readiness for West Asia situation

Rajnath Singh directed all departments to continue focusing on preparedness, coordination, and resilience building to stay ready to deal with any eventuality

Ministerial group takes stock of India's readiness for West Asia situation
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

BJD's Sasmit Patra resigns as party's Rajya Sabha parliamentary leader

Sasmit Patra resigns from BJD's Rajya Sabha leadership, sparking speculation of a broader reset in the party's parliamentary strategy

BJD's Sasmit Patra resigns as party's Rajya Sabha parliamentary leader
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:09 AM IST

Cabinet clears draft bill for amendments to Women Reservation Act

The government has extended the budget session of Parliament and a special three-day sitting will be held from April 16 to 18, where the amendment bill is expected to be passed

Cabinet clears draft bill for amendments to Women Reservation Act
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

First phase of PM-KUSUM scheme failed to meet targets, says report

Launched in 2019, the PM-KUSUM scheme is India's flagship programme to promote solar energy in agriculture

First phase of PM-KUSUM scheme failed to meet targets, says report
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

Cabinet clears ₹40,000 crore hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh

Cabinet approves Rs 40,000 crore investment in two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh to boost power supply, support flood control and strengthen the national grid

Cabinet clears ₹40,000 crore hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:48 PM IST