Republic Day plot foiled in Delhi: two held in ‘Pannun-linked sleeper cell’ case, Canada link flagged

Republic Day plot foiled in Delhi: two held in ‘Pannun-linked sleeper cell’ case, Canada link flagged

India | Updated: Feb 05, 2026

  • Delhi Police arrested two alleged sleeper cell operatives linked to SFJ's Pannun
  • Accused were paid Rs 2 lakh to write pro-Khalistan slogans ahead of Republic Day
  • Security agencies are probing the wider network and its Canada-based handlers
PM Modi's Rajasthan refinery dedication postponed after fire incident; investigation launched

PM Modi's Rajasthan refinery dedication postponed after fire incident; investigation launched

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • PM Modi's Pachpadra refinery inauguration postponed after fire
  • No casualties reported; fire brought under control
  • Investigation launched; new inauguration date to be set
‘Bulldozer buddhi’: Mahua Moitra calls Yogi ‘a joke’ over Subhas Chandra Bose quote gaffe

‘Bulldozer buddhi’: Mahua Moitra calls Yogi ‘a joke’ over Subhas Chandra Bose quote gaffe

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Mahua Moitra criticizes Yogi Adityanath for misquoting Bose
  • TMC accuses BJP of ignorance about Bengal's history
  • Controversy arises ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refuses to recuse from Arvind Kejriwal's case: 'Would set troubling precedent'

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refuses to recuse from Arvind Kejriwal's case: 'Would set troubling precedent'

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Delhi HC judge rejects Kejriwal's plea for recusal in liquor case
  • Justice Sharma says no bias from children's govt panel roles
  • Hearing on CBI appeal set for April 29-30
Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid’s review petition to seek bail in 2020 case

Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid’s review petition to seek bail in 2020 case

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid's review plea for bail.
  • Khalid denied open-court hearing in 2020 Delhi riots case.
  • Court cites strong evidence of Khalid's role in conspiracy.
RTI reveals ‘superfast surcharge’ on non-superfast trains in South Western Railway

RTI reveals ‘superfast surcharge’ on non-superfast trains in South Western Railway

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Several SWR trains charge superfast surcharge despite low speeds
  • None of the trains listed meet the 55 kmph superfast speed norm
  • Passengers allege illegal surcharge collection by SWR
"I-PAC a means to earn money by promoting corruption": BJP's Dilip Ghosh slams TMC ahead of Bengal polls

"I-PAC a means to earn money by promoting corruption": BJP's Dilip Ghosh slams TMC ahead of Bengal polls

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel arrested in money laundering case
  • BJP, TMC trade charges over I-PAC's role in West Bengal politics
  • TMC demands Chandel's release, calls ED action political
It's all drama: Mamata Banerjee on PM making pit stop to buy 'jhalmuri' during Bengal poll campaign

It's all drama: Mamata Banerjee on PM making pit stop to buy 'jhalmuri' during Bengal poll campaign

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • PM Modi tries jhalmuri during campaign stop in Jhargram
  • Mamata Banerjee calls Modi's jhalmuri stop "drama"
  • West Bengal polls on April 23, 29; counting on May 4
Allahabad High Court Justice Subhash Vidyarthi recuses from Rahul Gandhi UK nationality case

Allahabad High Court Justice Subhash Vidyarthi recuses from Rahul Gandhi UK nationality case

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Justice Vidyarthi steps aside from Rahul Gandhi citizenship plea
  • Court paused FIR move, citing need to hear Gandhi before action
  • Petitioner seeks criminal action over alleged British nationality
Special courts becoming 'mockery' due to overload, Supreme Court flags delays in UAPA, NDPS cases

Special courts becoming 'mockery' due to overload, Supreme Court flags delays in UAPA, NDPS cases

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Supreme Court brands overloaded special courts a “mockery”
  • Court seeks urgent reforms and exclusive courts for special laws
  • States asked to detail pending cases and infrastructure needs
‘PM will jump if Trump asks him to’: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi, says Israel visit followed Trump’s diktat

‘PM will jump if Trump asks him to’: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi, says Israel visit followed Trump’s diktat

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of acting on Trump's instructions
  • He links Modi’s Israel trip to US and Adani interests
  • Gandhi claims BJP is trying to weaken states' autonomy
Why India can make nuclear-powered submarines but not commercial cruise-liners? Decoding New Delhi's shipbuilding paradox

Why India can make nuclear-powered submarines but not commercial cruise-liners? Decoding New Delhi's shipbuilding paradox

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • India holds under 1% of global commercial shipbuilding
  • China, South Korea control 80% of global shipbuilding
  • India announced major reforms to boost its shipbuilding sector
Supreme Court flags NCLT delays in insolvency resolution plans, seeks nationwide data

Supreme Court flags NCLT delays in insolvency resolution plans, seeks nationwide data

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Supreme Court flags long delays in NCLT insolvency approvals
  • Court seeks nationwide data on pending resolution plan approvals
  • Arbitral award raises doubts over Rs 85 crore IIFL claim
Manipur on edge again: Fresh violence triggers widespread protest, NIA to probe matter

Manipur on edge again: Fresh violence triggers widespread protest, NIA to probe matter

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Protests erupt in Manipur after bomb attack kills two children
  • At least 21 arrested after violent clashes with security forces
  • NIA to investigate killings as tensions rise in Manipur
Delimitation vs women’s quota: The core political divide in Tamil Nadu election

Delimitation vs women’s quota: The core political divide in Tamil Nadu election

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Delimitation, women’s quota bill deepen TN political rift
  • DMK says bill will reduce southern states' Lok Sabha seats
  • BJP, AIADMK accuse DMK, Congress of blocking women's reservation
Pharma Q4 preview: Domestic business offset US pain, higher freight costs may hit margins

Pharma Q4 preview: Domestic business offset US pain, higher freight costs may hit margins

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Domestic growth offsets weak US generics for pharma in Q4FY26
  • Loss of Revlimid exclusivity hits Dr. Reddy’s, Cipla, Zydus
  • Higher freight costs from West Asia conflict pressure margins
Madras High Court issues notice to Vijay, EC, IT dept over alleged Rs 100 crore discrepancy in poll affidavits

Madras High Court issues notice to Vijay, EC, IT dept over alleged Rs 100 crore discrepancy in poll affidavits

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Madras HC issues notice to Vijay on asset disclosure plea
  • Vijay's affidavits show over Rs 100 crore asset difference
  • Court seeks responses from Vijay, EC, and Income Tax Dept
Supreme court declines 'fishing inquiry' on alleged voter additions in West Bengal ahead of polls

Supreme court declines 'fishing inquiry' on alleged voter additions in West Bengal ahead of polls

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Supreme Court refused to hear plea on new voters in West Bengal
  • Court said it won't act without concrete evidence
  • West Bengal Assembly polls set for April 23 and 29
India, South Korea target doubling trade by 2030

India, South Korea target doubling trade by 2030

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • India and South Korea aim to double trade to $50 billion by 2030
  • Talks covered shipbuilding, AI, finance, and defense ties
  • Both nations seek to upgrade their economic partnership agreement
Massive fire breaks out at Rs 79,450 crore Rajasthan refinery ahead of grand launch by PM Modi on Tuesday

Massive fire breaks out at Rs 79,450 crore Rajasthan refinery ahead of grand launch by PM Modi on Tuesday

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Massive fire breaks out at Pachpadra refinery before inauguration
  • No casualties reported; fire erupted in the CDU section
  • Refinery is India's first greenfield integrated complex
‘Stay within your limits’: BJP MLA warns cops after son’s Thar SUV hits 5 in MP

‘Stay within your limits’: BJP MLA warns cops after son’s Thar SUV hits 5 in MP

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • BJP MLA's son accused in Shivpuri SUV accident injuring five
  • MLA Pritam Lodhi warned police, called probe exaggerated
  • Victims allege MLA's family showed no concern after accident
I-PAC suspends operations for 20 days in West Bengal citing 'legal issues': Report

I-PAC suspends operations for 20 days in West Bengal citing 'legal issues': Report

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • I-PAC suspends West Bengal operations citing legal issues
  • ED summons I-PAC director in money laundering probe
  • TMC denies I-PAC suspension, says campaign continues
‘Called me “Player”, pulled my pallu, placed hands on my thigh’: TCS Nashik BPO survivor recounts harassment

‘Called me “Player”, pulled my pallu, placed hands on my thigh’: TCS Nashik BPO survivor recounts harassment

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Another woman alleges harassment at TCS-linked BPO in Nashik
  • She describes months of inappropriate comments and advances
  • Nashik police have arrested eight people in the ongoing probe
PM Modi, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung hold talks in Delhi, discuss trade, tech and energy security

PM Modi, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung hold talks in Delhi, discuss trade, tech and energy security

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • PM Modi, South Korea’s Lee hold delegation-level talks
  • Leaders discuss energy security, AI, defence, and trade ties
  • Visit marks milestone in India-South Korea strategic partnership
Pawan Khera moves Gauhati High Court for anticipatory bail in Assam CM wife Rinki Sharma passport case

Pawan Khera moves Gauhati High Court for anticipatory bail in Assam CM wife Rinki Sharma passport case

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Pawan Khera seeks anticipatory bail from Gauhati High Court
  • FIR filed by Assam CM's wife over alleged multiple passports
  • Supreme Court declined interim protection, case now in Assam
Who is IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal? Officer once suspended under Akhilesh now gets key role in Yogi govt

Who is IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal? Officer once suspended under Akhilesh now gets key role in Yogi govt

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Uttar Pradesh transfers 40 IAS officers in major reshuffle
  • Durga Shakti Nagpal named Commissioner of Devipatan division
  • 15 district magistrates replaced; key secretariat posts changed
MK Stalin slams BJP for 'suppressing Opposition' after TN Congress chief alleges 'unlawful confinement' by IT dept

MK Stalin slams BJP for 'suppressing Opposition' after TN Congress chief alleges 'unlawful confinement' by IT dept

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Stalin accuses BJP of using IT raids to stifle opposition voices
  • TNCC chief alleges IT searches hindered his campaign activities
  • Opposition claims central agencies misused ahead of elections
Nashik TCS case: Fourth survivor says she was asked to ‘drop the matter, let it go’

Nashik TCS case: Fourth survivor says she was asked to ‘drop the matter, let it go’

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Fourth survivor accuses TCS BPO officials of ignoring complaints
  • Seven Nashik BPO employees arrested for harassment, conversion
  • Survivor alleges HR urged her to drop the sexual harassment case
West Bengal elections 2026: Sharp wealth gap among candidates, poorest declares Rs 500 assets

West Bengal elections 2026: Sharp wealth gap among candidates, poorest declares Rs 500 assets

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Nearly one-fifth of West Bengal poll candidates are crorepatis
  • TMC's Jakir Hossain tops with assets over Rs 133 crore
  • 23 percent of candidates face pending criminal cases
Pahalgam attack anniversary: Pony operator haunted by trauma, says ‘What I saw that day, no one should ever see’

Pahalgam attack anniversary: Pony operator haunted by trauma, says ‘What I saw that day, no one should ever see’

India | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Abdul Waheed Wani recalls the 2026 Pahalgam terror attack trauma
  • Wani and fellow ponywallahs helped victims after the attack
  • Haunting memories of the attack still affect Wani deeply