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UCC, 'One Nation One Election' moving in positive direction: PM Modi

Modi said the nation knows that BJP is sincerely striving to face every challenge and will continue to do so and positive results have been achieved before, and they will be achieved in future as well

UCC, 'One Nation One Election' moving in positive direction: PM Modi
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Supreme Court declines to halt Adani's ₹14,543 crore JAL resolution plan

Vedanta alleged its higher bid was overlooked, questioned the lenders' decision to back Adani's proposal

Supreme Court declines to halt Adani's ₹14,543 crore JAL resolution plan
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Sathankulam custodial deaths: Nine police officers sentenced to death

The court sentenced all nine convicted police officers to death for the murders of P Jayaraj and his son J Bennix

Sathankulam custodial deaths: Nine police officers sentenced to death
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Only 2 Indian-flagged LPG vessels in Strait of Hormuz

State-run refiners defer maintenance and ramp up LPG output as vessels clear Strait of Hormuz, while government tightens supply monitoring amid ongoing West Asia tensions

West Asia conflict: Only 2 Indian-flagged LPG vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Delhi Assembly security breach accused's family claims he's mentally ill

The accused, identified as Sarabjeet Singh, a resident of Puranpur area, allegedly drove an SUV through one of the boundary gates of the Delhi assembly

Delhi Assembly security breach accused's family claims he's mentally ill
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

Oppn notices on motion to remove CEC rejected by RS Chairman, LS Speaker

The opposition parties have accused the CEC of aiding the ruling BJP on several occasions, especially with the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls, which they alleged aims to help the saffron party

Oppn notices on motion to remove CEC rejected by RS Chairman, LS Speaker
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Maha ACS says no shortage of fuel, LPG supply stable

Dange said strict action has been taken against hoarding and black marketing of LPG, with 12,226 inspections being conducted between March 1 and April 5

West Asia crisis: Maha ACS says no shortage of fuel, LPG supply stable
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 7:14 PM IST

SC orders CBI probe into Arunachal contracts linked to Khandu family

Top court directs preliminary enquiry into alleged favouritism in public works contracts linked to CM Pema Khandu's relatives; asks CBI to submit report within 16 weeks

SC orders CBI probe into Arunachal contracts linked to Khandu family
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

Delhi Assembly security breach: 3 held after masked man drives SUV inside

The vehicle, bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number, broke through Gate No. 2 at around 2 pm and entered the complex

Delhi Assembly security breach: 3 held after masked man drives SUV inside
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 5:33 PM IST

Textiles Ministry shifts to new office in Netaji Nagar under Vista plan

The GPO 'A' Block 3 building is temporarily hosting some government ministries to facilitate the demolition of Udyog Bhawan and Shastri Bhawan

Textiles Ministry shifts to new office in Netaji Nagar under Vista plan
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 5:14 PM IST

Israel defence minister claims strike on Iran's South Pars petrochem plant

US President Donald Trump has warned of possible attacks on power plants and bridges this week if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened

Israel defence minister claims strike on Iran's South Pars petrochem plant
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

MCD mayoral, panel elections likely to be held in late April: Officials

Last year, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stayed away from the mayor contest, allowing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to win unopposed

MCD mayoral, panel elections likely to be held in late April: Officials
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Traffic diversions likely in central Delhi on April 8 for IPL match: Police

Movement of heavy and commercial vehicles will remain prohibited on these corridors, including stretches between Daryaganj and Delhi Gate, Delhi Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk, and ITO to Delhi Gate

Traffic diversions likely in central Delhi on April 8 for IPL match: Police
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

DU's Ramjas, Miranda House evacuated after bomb threat; no explosives found

On receiving the e-mails, the college administrations informed the police, triggering a swift response from security agencies

DU's Ramjas, Miranda House evacuated after bomb threat; no explosives found
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Cong slams Sena UBT for accusing it of using regional allies as 'crutches'

Row erupts after Sena (UBT) 'crutches' jibe, with Congress accusing Sanjay Raut of blurring roles and stressing need for better coordination within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance

Cong slams Sena UBT for accusing it of using regional allies as 'crutches'
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi slams govt over LPG crisis, likens response to Covid handling

Lok Sabha LoP asked why it is always the poor who perish first in every crisis and urged people to not remain silent

Rahul Gandhi slams govt over LPG crisis, likens response to Covid handling
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

Chandigarh on high alert after bomb threat targets University, schools

The email contained specific timings for the alleged explosions, stating that schools could be targeted at 1:11 pm, the Mayor's office at 2:11 pm, and the Secretariat at 3:11 pm

Chandigarh on high alert after bomb threat targets University, schools
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

SC orders CBI probe into contracts to firms linked to Arunachal CM's kin

The enquiry will cover public works contracts awarded between 2015 and 2025 in the state

SC orders CBI probe into contracts to firms linked to Arunachal CM's kin
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

May withdraw from bypoll if FIR filed in Ajit Pawar plane crash: Congress

Congress on Sunday fielded its state unit secretary, Akash More, against Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati bypoll, necessitated due to the death of then deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash

May withdraw from bypoll if FIR filed in Ajit Pawar plane crash: Congress
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Nation's prosperity, security key to individual progress: Mohan Bhagwat

He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a two-day convention of Balagokulam, a cultural organisation for students affiliated with the RSS in Kochi

Nation's prosperity, security key to individual progress: Mohan Bhagwat
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:17 AM IST