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Rain, storms bring relief in North India; IMD forecasts more showers ahead

Light rain and thunderstorms bring relief across North India, lowering temperatures by up to 5°C; IMD forecasts more showers nationwide

NCB brings Dawood aide Salim Dola to Mumbai after transit remand granted

Dola was arrested on April 25 after the Narcotics Crimes Division of the Istanbul Police Department launched a targeted operation to intercept the Indian national

Bihar govt drops Sanjay Gandhi's name from Patna zoo, dairy tech institute

The state-run zoo, named after late Congress leader Sanjay Gandhi -- the son of ex-prime minister Indira Gandhi, is located off Bailey Road in the state capital and was opened to the public in 1973

Datanomics: Reservoirs below half capacity in peak summers for a decade

India's reservoirs remain below half capacity in peak summer for a decade, as heatwaves intensify and sub-normal monsoon forecasts raise water stress concerns

Delhi HC issues fresh notice to Kejriwal on ED plea against acquittal

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that according to the registry, the earlier notice issued to the former chief minister had not been served

SC flags limits of reform, says courts cannot 'annihilate religion'

The Supreme Court said judicial reform has limits in matters of faith, warning against dismantling religion while hearing the Sabarimala reference before a nine-judge Bench

SC says existing laws sufficient on hate speech, declines fresh directions

The Supreme Court has ruled that existing criminal laws are adequate to address hate speech, declining to issue fresh directions while leaving scope for legislative action

Odisha proposes up to seven-year jail term for hate speech offences

Odisha plans a new law to curb hate speech and hate crimes, with provisions for up to seven years' imprisonment despite the Supreme Court saying existing laws are adequate

How a non-believer in North India claim entry right in Sabarimala: SC

The observation of a nine-judge Constitution bench came while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple

People are voting fearlessly in West Bengal this time, says PM Modi

Voting is underway in 142 constituencies of West Bengal in the second and final phase of polling

PM Modi inaugurates 594 km Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj

The high-speed corridor is expected to significantly boost connectivity across Uttar Pradesh, while giving impetus to industrial investment, logistics, agricultural marketing and regional balance

No legislative vacuum, existing laws sufficient to tackle hate speeches: SC

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that creation of criminal offences and the prescription of punishments lies squarely within the legislative domain

PM holds roadshow in Varanasi, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

After the visit to Varanasi, PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh later today

Odisha weighs dress code for Jagannath temple entry after southern shrines

State law panel proposes formal dress code rooted in tradition for Puri temple, recommending changes to existing Act to ensure enforceability and preserve sanctity

Rain, storms bring relief to Delhi from heat; check IMD weather forecast

Delhi-NCR woke to rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms, easing heatwave conditions. IMD has forecast more showers, falling temperatures, and similar weather across several regions

President Murmu's Atal Tunnel visit cancelled due to inclement weather

The visit was part of the President's scheduled tour of Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 1, which included halts at Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra, Shimla, the Atal Tunnel, and Palampur

India-New Zealand FTA raises alarm among apple growers, Cong flags concern

India has agreed to reduce the basic customs duty on apple imports from New Zealand from 50% to 25% within a Tariff Rate Quota framework

South Coast Railway zone to be notified in June: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The minister indicated that this development marks a significant step toward strengthening Railway Administration in Andhra Pradesh

Odisha unveils new policy to reuse treated water, targets 50% by 2036

State notifies comprehensive framework to boost wastewater reuse, aiming to strengthen urban water security, cut freshwater dependence and promote sustainable resource management

Independent agency needed for road construction disputes, says Gadkari

The minister also called out officials within the government who stall files on important projects