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Govt extends PMGSY-III with ₹83,977 crore outlay, approves rail projects

The Cabinet has extended PMGSY-III till March 2028 with ₹83,977 crore outlay and approved key railway expansion projects to enhance connectivity, capacity and support economic activity

Cabinet approves 2% dearness allowance hike for central govt employees

The hike raises DA and DR to 60 per cent of basic pay and pension, from the existing 58 per cent, and will be effective from January 1, 2026

ICICI Bank Q4FY26 result: Profit rises 9% to ₹14,755 cr as provisions drop

On a standalone basis, the second-largest private sector lender's net profit rose 8.5 per cent to Rs 13,702 crore compared to Rs 12,630 crore in the year-ago period

Centre okays UP potato procurement at ₹6,500/ton; raises gram limit in AP

In a separate decision, the Union Agriculture Ministry raised the procurement limit for gram in Andhra Pradesh to 1.13 lakh tonnes, up from the existing cap of 94,500 tonnes

PM Modi to address nation at 8:30 pm, day after women's quota Bill defeat

Modi is expected to delve into the issue of implementation of women's quota and the happenings in Parliament, where opposition parties on Friday voted against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

IPL 2026: RCB vs DC playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

RCB will be looking to replace PVBKS at the top of the points table with a win over DC on Saturday

IPL 2026 Today's Match: RCB vs DC playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Axar Patel-led DC will be hoping to break into the top four in the points table with a win over defending champions RCB in Bengaluru

IPL 2026 RCB vs DC: Pitch report, highest score, Chinnaswamy Stadium stats

RCB have played a total of 120 matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium, winning 72 matches and losing 44 of them over the years. Four matches have ended in a no result or tie

Hathway Cable Q4FY26 result: Net profit declines 67.7% to ₹11.25 crore

The company had posted a net profit of ₹34.8 crore in the January-March period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Hathway Cable, owned by Reliance Industries Group, on late Friday

Iran reimposes restrictions on Hormuz, accuses US of violating deal

The announcement came after Trump said the blockade 'will remain in full force' until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme

Defeated delimitation bill to defend 'idea of India': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul added that India that is Bharat, is a union of states, and every single state should have a voice, be free to express itself, and protect its tradition

Shows anti-women mentality: Kiren Rijiju slams Cong after quota bill defeat

The Union minister accused the Congress of having an anti-women mentality, and said it stands 'exposed' now

Iran partially reopens airspace after 7 week shutdown amid ceasefire

The partial reopening has come more than a week into a ceasefire between Iran and the US

Centre's conspiracy to change federal structure defeated: Priyanka Gandhi

She also demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the Lok Sabha

Andhra CM announces ₹40K per acre lease for Amaravati farmers under LPS

On April 10, Municipal Minister P Narayana said 31,150 farmers in total gave nearly 34,983 acres of land, which also included the 1,000 acres given by Pedaparimi village farmers under LPS

Starlink's India entry delayed as FDI clearance faces security concerns

Starlink's FDI proposal on hold as govt flags security risks; approval may depend on clarity from Starlink and its ability to address concerns over potential misuse of satellite services

SEC, Adanis seek extension, propose new briefing schedule in US case

SEC had sued Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar, in November 2024, alleging they had misled investors by failing to disclose alleged bribery scheme tied to Indian state officials

4-member panel with retired judge, ex-IPS officer to probe Nashik TCS case

On Friday, the Maharashtra ATS took custody of two accused, Safi Shaikh and Raza Memon, in the alleged forced conversion case linked to Nashik Tata Consultancy Services

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die, Budget session concludes

A three-day sitting of Parliament was held from April 16 to discuss and pass the bill along with two other enabling draft laws

FSSAI bans use of ashwagandha leaves in supplements, flags safety concerns

The food regulator has allowed only roots and root extracts, warning that leaves may pose risks including liver toxicity and neurotoxic effects, and has asked states to act against violations