'People of all faiths coexist in secular India, wrong for any religion to claim only true faith': Allahabad High Court
Justice Saurabh Srivastava, while rejecting the plea filed by Vineet Vincent Pereira, observed that such statements could attract provisions under Section 295A IPC, which penalises acts done with deliberate and malicious intent to outrage religious feelings or beliefs.
Five-year-old gifts toy bulldozer to Yogi Adityanath, receives chocolate, advice on studies | Video
The moment also ties into Adityanath’s widely known “Bulldozer Baba” image, a moniker linked to his administration’s use of bulldozers in action against alleged criminals
CAQM tightens construction norms to curb dust pollution in Delhi NCR; mandatory waste disposal rules from April 1
The CAQM has issued new directions to control dust and improve air quality
India calls for trust, consensus at WTO’s MC14, pushes action on ‘past mandates’
Piyush Goyal said restoring confidence among members was essential to revitalise the WTO’s functioning
Supreme Court plea challenges anticipatory bail granted to Avimukteshwaranand in Prayagraj POCSO case
The plea, moved by Ashutosh Brahmachari through Advocate-on-Record Saurabh Ajay Gupta, contests the March 25 decision of the Allahabad High Court, arguing that the seriousness of the accusations was not sufficiently weighed.
FM Sitharaman dismisses lockdown buzz, points to Pakistan’s fuel price surge and restrictions amid Middle East crisis
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the Finance Bill, 2026, Sitharaman said, “There is no possibility of a lockdown in India. Such rumours should be stopped.”
India asks auto industry to optimise production as Iran war hurts energy supplies
The heavy industries ministry has urged companies to shift factory operations from oil-based fuels to electricity and to use recycled aluminium or alternative materials as shortages and costs rise
Bengal polls: Here's what Mamata Banerjee's close aide said about Owaisi-Humayun Kabir alliance
Kabir was expelled from the TMC in 2025 over his resolve to build a Babri Masjid-like mosque in Bengal's sensitive Murshidabad district.
India's 2026 wheat harvest seen higher, but below estimates as rains, hail hit crop
India, the world's biggest wheat producer after China, grows a single annual crop, sown in October-November and harvested in March and April
WTO reform talks face US-India wall in Cameroon: Report
While the US and India acknowledge the need to reform the global trading system, they have resisted proposals of a substantive workplan on reforms
S-400, Dhanush guns: Centre approves Rs 2.38 lakh crore proposals in mega defence push
The latest approvals come amid a record year for defence procurement, with AoNs worth Rs 6.73 lakh crore granted for 55 proposals in FY26 so far
'Day of immense importance’: PM Modi to inaugurate Phase 1 of Noida International Airport tomorrow; key details
The Noida airport is among the key greenfield projects in the nation, Modi said, adding that in addition to passenger services, it will have a robust cargo ecosystem thus boosting the logistics sector
SIT flooded with over 50 phone calls on Nashik 'godman' held for rape, complaints being verified
The Maharashtra government-appointed SIT earlier published two mobile phone numbers for citizens to share information regarding Kharat or report any offence committed by him, they said.
'Not a relief for the common people': Congress slams Centre for not passing on fuel tax cut to the masses
In a post on X, Ramesh pointed out that when global crude oil prices fell over the past 12 years, the government did not reduce consumer fuel prices in India. He asserted that the latest move was made solely due to the impending elections.
Kerala wants change, UDF will win ‘hands down’: KC Venugopal attacks LDF-BJP ‘unholy alliance’
Kerala will go to the polls in a single phase on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4. The tenure of the current Assembly ends on May 23.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah urges PM Narendra Modi to push diplomatic efforts to end West Asia conflict
The Chief Minister pointed out that several Indian nationals, including residents of Jammu and Kashmir, remain stranded in Iran.
LPG cylinders produced in Bengal should not be sent outside: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the Centre must ensure that ordinary citizens do not suffer due to LPG allocations for government personnel and paramilitary forces being deployed in the state for poll duty.
Omar Abdullah says Iran war 'unjust and illegal', asks PM to intervene
He made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after several National Conference MLAs pressed for it, even as BJP legislators maintained that the Iran crisis is an international issue and does not fall in the domain of the House
More cooking gas raises hopes of stemming worker migration in India's largest textile cluster
For Surat’s vast textile workforce, migration is usually seasonal and predictable. This year, however, the cycle was disrupted as many workers left earlier amid a fuel crunch
Tamil Nadu: Govt school headmistress suspended after she dances to TVK chief Vijay’s song; video goes viral
An investigation was launched, and officials concluded that her presence at the programme violated rules prohibiting government staff from participating in political activities
Despite rising crude prices globally, govt ensured impact not felt in India: Petroleum Ministry
In a big move today, the government reduced the Special Additional Excise Duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each.
Jaishankar raised concerns of Global South over energy security challenges at G7 meet in France: MEA
The forum is aimed at coordinating responses to major economic, financial and geopolitical challenges, with West Asia dominating the current agenda.
Excise duty on ATF, diesel exports to safeguard domestic fuel availability, says CBIC chairman
The finance ministry imposed a duty of Rs 21.5 per litre on exports of diesel and Rs 29.5 per litre on ATF exports to ensure adequate availability of these products for domestic consumption.
Govt sets up inter-ministerial panel on West Asia crisis, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to head
The panel includes key ministers such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
‘Thank you people of India’ seen on Iranian missiles during fresh wave of attacks on Israel
Earlier, Iran allowed India and a number of other “friendly nations” including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping
