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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

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 | 2:09 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

India kept in dark: Rahul Gandhi hits out at govt on data sovereignty

Rahul Gandhi said India must lead AI race and sought clarity on data protection and localisation norms

India kept in dark: Rahul Gandhi hits out at govt on data sovereignty
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Buddha's teachings relevant in conflict-ridden world: Eknath Shinde

Addressing the 8th International Buddhist Dhamma Conference here on Sunday, Shinde characterised Buddhism as a movement for change

Buddha's teachings relevant in conflict-ridden world: Eknath Shinde
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway due to landslides in Ramban

Movement of vehicles has been stopped in both directions on the highway as landslides and shooting stones have blocked both tubes between Karol Bridge and Chanderkote

Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway due to landslides in Ramban
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

IMD forecasts widespread rain, storms across India, cloudy skies in Delhi

Multiple weather systems to trigger hailstorms, thunder and heavy rainfall across regions, with strong winds expected to cause local disruptions

IMD forecasts widespread rain, storms across India, cloudy skies in Delhi
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

Police detain five following clash between two groups in Mumbai's Malad

Upon receiving information about the scuffle, Dindoshi police officers arrived and attempted to control the crowd

Police detain five following clash between two groups in Mumbai's Malad
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

Odisha introduces SEBC quota, hikes ST, SC reservation in courses

State revises reservation policy for higher education, introducing SEBC quota and raising ST and SC share across medical, engineering and other professional courses

Odisha introduces SEBC quota, hikes ST, SC reservation in courses
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Odisha expands food net with Annapurna Yojana, to spend ₹8,813 crore

State to provide 5 kg additional rice per person monthly under new scheme, covering over 3.28 crore beneficiaries and significantly expanding food security coverage

Odisha expands food net with Annapurna Yojana, to spend ₹8,813 crore
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Poll neutrality at risk if EC relies on contestants: Justice Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna said elections are not merely periodic events but a mechanism through which political authority is constituted

Poll neutrality at risk if EC relies on contestants: Justice Nagarathna
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM

The aircraft burst into flames, killing 241 out of 242 people onboard and 19 individuals on the ground

Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Indian Railways clocks record ₹6,735 crore scrap revenue in FY26

National transporter surpasses scrap disposal target by over 12 per cent, with multiple zones exceeding benchmarks amid push to monetise redundant assets

Indian Railways clocks record ₹6,735 crore scrap revenue in FY26
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

Govt steps up LPG supply, urges calm amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

Commercial LPG supplies have been capped at 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, with smaller cylinders being made widely available to ease pressure on demand

Govt steps up LPG supply, urges calm amid Strait of Hormuz concerns
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 7:16 PM IST