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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

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 | 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

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 | 12:51 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

3 killed as trolley carrying devotees plunges into canal in UP's Kushinagar

According to police, the devotees were travelling from Mamkhor Barhara village in Maharajganj district's Ghughli area to attend the Chaitra Ram Navami Varni fair at Bhaisaha Ghat

3 killed as trolley carrying devotees plunges into canal in UP's Kushinagar
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:56 AM IST

Cyrus Poonawalla buys Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' for record ₹167 cr

The price surpasses the previous record held by M F Husain's Untitled (Gram Yatra), which had sold for over ₹118 crore last year to Delhi-based collector and philanthropist Kiran Nadar

Cyrus Poonawalla buys Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' for record ₹167 cr
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Delhi govt to replace 140,000 Chinese CCTV cameras over security concerns

The PWD will gradually replace these cameras with updated systems that meet current technical standards, offer improved data security, and are backed by a stronger supply and service ecosystem

Delhi govt to replace 140,000 Chinese CCTV cameras over security concerns
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

Weather today: Delhi to hit 37°C even as storms, rain sweep across India

According to IMD's forecast, thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rainfall will persist across India till April 5, while temperatures climb across central and eastern regions before a brief dip

Weather today: Delhi to hit 37°C even as storms, rain sweep across India
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Denis Manturov, Russia's First Deputy PM, to visit New Delhi on Thursday

Russia's First Deputy PM Denis Manturov will visit New Delhi for talks with key ministers, focusing on boosting bilateral trade and expanding exports

Denis Manturov, Russia's First Deputy PM, to visit New Delhi on Thursday
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 11:59 PM IST