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Investments worth ₹5 trillion expected in Bihar: CM Samrat Choudhary

Choudhary also highlighted that his father, Shakuni Choudhary, had been "a founding member of the Samata Party", the previous avatar of the JD(U) headed by Nitish Kumar

Investments worth ₹5 trillion expected in Bihar: CM Samrat Choudhary
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Samrat Choudhary-led NDA govt wins vote of confidence in Bihar Assembly

The motion was passed by a voice vote in the 243-strong House, where the BJP-led NDA enjoys a brute majority with 202 seats

Samrat Choudhary-led NDA govt wins vote of confidence in Bihar Assembly
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will, says SC

The top court remarked that the reproductive autonomy of a woman must be accorded the highest importance

No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will, says SC
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Amaravati to be developed as major economic hub, growth engine: Andhra CM

Chairing the 60th meeting of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, Naidu emphasised that all constructions in the capital city must reflect Telugu culture and traditions

Amaravati to be developed as major economic hub, growth engine: Andhra CM
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

How polling calendars dictate Indian political parties' Google ad spends

Digital campaign budgets surge and recede in lockstep with state and national election cycles

How polling calendars dictate Indian political parties' Google ad spends
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

Indian Railways to run 18,262 summer special train trips to ease rush

Till date, 11,878 train trips have been notified, and remaining trains are also being notified for the benefit of passengers

Indian Railways to run 18,262 summer special train trips to ease rush
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

India needs two time zones to electrify its future, reduce energy stress

The load on the national grid would get less spiky if the entire nation doesn't simultaneously ramp up electric stoves, EV chargers, and high-intensity cooling in factories and data centres

India needs two time zones to electrify its future, reduce energy stress
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

India braces for more heatwave days; temperatures in Delhi to touch 44°C

IMD has forecast rising heatwave conditions across north, central and east India. Delhi, meanwhile, is set to experience intense heat on Friday with maximum temperatures touching 44°C

India braces for more heatwave days; temperatures in Delhi to touch 44°C
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

Piyush Goyal launches Bharat Taxi in Mumbai, zero commission for drivers

Goyal said the app would provide affordable, authorised fares to the public while ensuring drivers receive fair rights and ownership for their hard work

Piyush Goyal launches Bharat Taxi in Mumbai, zero commission for drivers
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 6:51 AM IST

Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 70

Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of building one of India's leading ethnic snacks and FMCG brands

Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 70
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Delhi HC directs X Corp to remove posts on Arvind Kejriwal court hearing

Delhi High Court orders X to remove videos of Kejriwal's court proceedings, examines intermediary liability, and seeks MeitY response on enforcement of IT Rules

Delhi HC directs X Corp to remove posts on Arvind Kejriwal court hearing
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:51 PM IST

India may have 25,217 ultra-rich, 313 billionaires by 2031: Knight Frank

Ultra-high Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are defined as those having a net worth of $30 million and above

India may have 25,217 ultra-rich, 313 billionaires by 2031: Knight Frank
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Bikaji Foods founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 74 in Chennai

The 74-year-old complained of uneasiness and was rushed to a private hospital in Tamil Nadu's capital, where he breathed his last

Bikaji Foods founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 74 in Chennai
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur leaves 11 dead, probe underway

According to preliminary findings, a truck travelling downhill is suspected to have suffered a brake failure and rammed into another truck ahead of it

Multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur leaves 11 dead, probe underway
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

India's nuclear reactor milestone at Kalpakkam proves doubters wrong

Doubters proven wrong as a locally built nuclear reactor reaches criticality, marking a major milestone with a self-sustaining chain reaction and underscoring India's growing nuclear capability

India's nuclear reactor milestone at Kalpakkam proves doubters wrong
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

Hot & humid days ahead: IMD warns of heatwave across India till Apr 26

According to the IMD bulletin, heatwave conditions are very likely in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh till April 26

Hot & humid days ahead: IMD warns of heatwave across India till Apr 26
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

Pahalgam attack case: Karambir Singh Nalwa named special public prosecutor

The appointment is for a period of three years or till the completion of trial of the case or till the satisfaction of NIA with the performance of the SPP, whichever is earlier

Pahalgam attack case: Karambir Singh Nalwa named special public prosecutor
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

Disaster risks now a fiscal and growth challenge, says DEA secretary

DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur said disaster risks are now a fiscal and development challenge, urging resilience to be embedded in infrastructure planning

Disaster risks now a fiscal and growth challenge, says DEA secretary
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:06 AM IST

India denies any payment to Iran for Hormuz passage, calls reports fake

The clarification came after two Indian vessels had to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian forces fired upon them as they attempted to cross the crucial waterway on April 18

India denies any payment to Iran for Hormuz passage, calls reports fake
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 9:57 PM IST

SC says LOC not confidential, seeks SOP from CBI on issuance norms

Supreme Court questioned lack of transparency in Look-Out Circulars and asked the CBI to frame a standard operating procedure to ensure due process and safeguards

SC says LOC not confidential, seeks SOP from CBI on issuance norms
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 7:53 PM IST