ED team visits residence of ex-Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee over school jobs scam
A team of ED officials reached Chatterjee’s house in Naktala area around 10.45 am after central forces cordoned off the premises
Bengal manifesto fineprint: BJP goes after Mamata's most powerful electoral weapon
The announcements come ahead of the two-phase elections on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May 4
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food staple
Across Southeast Asia, tens of millions of smallholders are struggling to find affordable crop nutrients as well as the diesel needed to run tractors, irrigation pumps and rice planters
PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi share rare light-hearted moment at Prerna Sthal | Watch
In what can only be viewed as a rare light-hearted moment, both the leaders shared a cordial interaction.
TMC cushion shrinks, BJP's Matua base unsettles: Has SIR redrawn Bengal’s electoral map ahead of Assembly polls?
The elections will be fought on an electoral map radically redrawn by the SIR, which has wiped out over 90.83 lakh names from the rolls.
UP RERA’s Rs 3,200 crore push: How new projects are set to fuel jobs, urban growth and regional economies
Cleared during the authority’s 199th meeting, the projects span nine districts and will add around 2,914 residential, commercial and mixed-use units, including flats, plots, villas and office spaces.
'Was a pleasure': Sergio Gor hails India-US defence ties as Vikram Misri wraps up 3-day visit
"Defence cooperation between the U.S. and India is only growing and it's making both our countries safer and stronger," Sergio Gor said.
Global funds flee Indian stocks at record pace on growth fears
In just over three months, they have pulled $18.84 billion from local shares, edging past the full-year record outflow of $18.79 billion seen in 2025
Centre to run special trains to lift 155 LMT foodgrains from Punjab, says CM Bhagwant Mann
Mann said Punjab is facing an acute shortage of storage space as most of its covered godowns are already full, while wheat procurement of around 130-132 LMT is expected during the current Rabi season.
CBI court convicts former PNB officials, others for bank fraud
The court sentenced retired Assistant General Manager Gurinder Singh, retired Chief Manager KGCS Iyer and retired Senior Manager K E Surendranath to two years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on each of them, said a CBI release.
India readies critical minerals policy; Chile copper, lithium push gains pace
The government is also in the advanced stages of framing a policy for processing critical minerals, with two key minerals including nickel and lithium—critical for EVs—already shortlisted. To address investment risks, the government is engaging with multilateral agencies.
Would rather sit in Opposition for 20 years: Amit Shah on Kabir 'sting' row
On Thursday, Trinamool Congress released a video‑cum‑audio clip in which Kabir was purportedly seen making controversial statements with an unidentified person, hinting at plots to divide minority votes in West Bengal, thus benefiting the BJP, and also entering into a Rs 1,000 crore deal with the saffron camp for that purpose.
Jaishankar, Japan foreign minister Motegi discuss Strait of Hormuz security
Motegi said he and Jaishankar discussed the current situation in West Asia including ensuring the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
EAM Jaishankar warns of 'weaponised' global order, calls for regional cohesion
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and conveyed warm greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kargil war hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, ‘Lion of Ladakh’, dies of heart attack at 61
Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief at the passing of Maha Vir Chakra awardee Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), a braveheart of the 1999 Kargil war.
Karnataka notifies end of EV tax exemptions; electric cars now cost more
Karnataka government on April 10 notified Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Act, 2026, which received Governor’s assent on April 9
Fish turns poll issue in West Bengal: ‘Will not ban it’, Amit Shah says after Mamata Banerjee's 'cultural warning'
Earlier today, the BJP unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls, which promised to plug infiltration, implement a Uniform Civil Code and proposed expansive welfare packages for women, youth, farmers and state government employees if the party wins the electoral battle.
Haryana hikes minimum wages 35% after protests, but India’s auto hubs now face a cost shock
The move follows worker unrest in Manesar and rising living costs linked to the gas crisis, but adds to cost pressures for an already strained auto industry.
Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for ‘traitor’ remark on Eknath Shinde
The controversy stems from a performance last year at the Habitat Comedy Club, where Kamra referred to Shinde as a “traitor” for his 2022 rebellion that split the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray.
India’s next big growth engine may be lying in home lockers; what is it?
Channelising just 2 percent of household gold into financial assets every year could lift India’s GDP by an additional $7.5 trillion by 2047.
What happened to India’s original 7 bullet train plans? Six routes were changed after DPRs
Only the Delhi-Varanasi bullet train corridor stayed unchanged in the latest plan, while six other originally studied routes were revised or replaced.
Qatar reaffirms commitment to remain reliable energy supplier to India
Qatar reaffirmed its commitment as a reliable energy supplier during Hardeep Singh Puri’s visit, with both sides stressing stable global energy flows.
West Asia Impact: Govt likely to roll out MSME relief package soon; FM cancels US visit
Rs 2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme, loan moratorium under consideration as Centre steps up response to West Asia-linked stress.
Mathura tragedy: 10 dead, 15 rescued alive as boat capsizes in Yamuna river
According to local publications, the steamer was carrying 25 individuals when the tragedy took place. However the rescue team successfully rescued 15 individuals while at least 6 people lost their lives.
Anant Ambani’s Vantara announces wildlife, veterinary sciences university in Jamnagar
The proposed university in Gujarat will offer courses in wildlife medicine, conservation policy, genetics and animal care.
