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Page 11 - India News

India achieves nuclear milestone as 500 MW PFBR attains criticality

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor milestone strengthens India's nuclear programme, enhances fuel efficiency and advances long-term plans for thorium-based clean energy generation

India achieves nuclear milestone as 500 MW PFBR attains criticality
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:26 PM IST

Over 30 police injured in Odisha clash over Sijimali bauxite mine road

Clashes erupted in Rayagada as tribal protesters opposed a road project linked to a proposed bauxite mine, with both police and villagers sustaining injuries

Over 30 police injured in Odisha clash over Sijimali bauxite mine road
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

SC questions Article 17 use in Sabarimala, Nagarathna flags logic

A nine-judge Supreme Court Bench questions applying Article 17 to Sabarimala entry restrictions, with Justice BV Nagarathna highlighting concerns over its doctrinal relevance

SC questions Article 17 use in Sabarimala, Nagarathna flags logic
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

Manipur CM chairs high-level meeting after 2 children die in bomb attack

Singh, in an official release, also asserted said that the fresh bout of violence in the state was aimed at destabilising his two-month-old government

Manipur CM chairs high-level meeting after 2 children die in bomb attack
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

Manipur govt suspends internet in five districts for 3 days after attack

Two children were killed, and their mother was injured in a bomb attack in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday, triggering protests by locals

Manipur govt suspends internet in five districts for 3 days after attack
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

No cash at toll plazas from April 10; UPI payments to cost 1.25 times more

A senior NHAI official said that the move is aimed at reducing long queues at toll gates and make highway travel smoother for commuters

No cash at toll plazas from April 10; UPI payments to cost 1.25 times more
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

Centre announces regularisation policy for unauthorised colonies of Delhi

The revised policy ends the requirement of a layout plan for registration of already constructed buildings in 1,511 out of the total 1,731 unauthorised colonies in Delhi

Centre announces regularisation policy for unauthorised colonies of Delhi
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

BJP slams Congress chief Kharge over 'illiterate' remark, seeks apology

Addressing a presser, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad asked Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to clarify whether they agreed with Kharge's statement

BJP slams Congress chief Kharge over 'illiterate' remark, seeks apology
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Delhi Assembly security breach: Accused wanted attention for missing nephew

According to Delhi Police, his nephew had been missing since April 1, and a missing person's report was lodged at the Hari Nagar police station

Delhi Assembly security breach: Accused wanted attention for missing nephew
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

Exceptionally urgent cases to be mentioned only before CJI-led bench: SC

Urgent matters are mentioned for listing and hearing before the seniormost judge of the apex court if the CJI is either unavailable or busy heading a constitution bench

Exceptionally urgent cases to be mentioned only before CJI-led bench: SC
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

J-K police bust interstate LeT racket, nabs terrorist on run for 16 years

J-K nabbed LeT terrorist Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, who has been on the run for 16 years and was able to set up bases outside the union territory

J-K police bust interstate LeT racket, nabs terrorist on run for 16 years
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

India's fast breeder reactor attains criticality: Here's why it matters

India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality, moving closer to full power generation and advancing the second stage of the country's long-term nuclear energy strategy

India's fast breeder reactor attains criticality: Here's why it matters
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

SC bench hears pleas on discrimination against women at religious places

Ahead of the hearing, the Centre filed written submissions and requested the top court to uphold restriction on the entry of women of menstruating age into Sabarimala temple

SC bench hears pleas on discrimination against women at religious places
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

CCTV issues in police stations to be resolved in 2 weeks: Centre tells SC

Attorney General R Venkataramani told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that he was taking stock of the issue and a lot of things were happening

CCTV issues in police stations to be resolved in 2 weeks: Centre tells SC
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

Rahul accuses Centre of excluding Bahujan entrepreneurs from big contracts

Rahul Gandhi accused Modi government of perpetuating a system of exclusion through its policies

Rahul accuses Centre of excluding Bahujan entrepreneurs from big contracts
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

PM Modi extends wishes on World Health Day, urges focus on well-being

The World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7, marking the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948

PM Modi extends wishes on World Health Day, urges focus on well-being
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Amaravati now sole capital of Andhra Pradesh; CM thanks Prez Murmu, PM Modi

CM N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the recognition of Amaravati as the state's sole capital, expressing gratitude towards President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Amaravati now sole capital of Andhra Pradesh; CM thanks Prez Murmu, PM Modi
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

Morning showers cool Delhi; IMD issues alert, warns of storms across India

Cloudy skies, light rain and gusty winds to persist in Delhi today; IMD warns of thunderstorms and widespread rainfall activity across most parts of India till April 10

Morning showers cool Delhi; IMD issues alert, warns of storms across India
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 8:44 AM IST

UP SIR: Final electoral roll to be published on April 10, says CEO

The chief electoral officer instructed the district election officer to convene a meeting of all recognised political parties by 11 am on April 10 and provide them with copies of final electoral roll

UP SIR: Final electoral roll to be published on April 10, says CEO
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 8:03 AM 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 | 10:54 PM IST