PM Modi's Malaysia Visit Focuses on Defence, Economic Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Malaysia aims to deepen bilateral defence and economic cooperation, enhancing strategic ties between the two nations.
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UP EC Extends Voter Roll Revision, Counters Form 7 Claims
The Election Commission extends Uttar Pradesh's voter roll revision to March 6, with final rolls on April 10. CEO Navdeep Rinwa refutes claims of mass Form 7 misuse for voter deletions.
TDB to Review Sabarimala Tantri's Continuation
Travancore Devaswom Board member P D Santhosh Kumar states the board will examine if Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru should continue in his role due to allegations, citing potential devotee concerns.
Taiwan Detects Chinese Military Sorties and Naval Vessels
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected six Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near its territory, with five entering its air defense identification zone. This follows similar incidents amid US-China diplomatic talks.
PM Modi Visits Malaysia for Strategic Talks with Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a two-day official visit to Malaysia, where he will hold talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim to deepen defence, economic, and innovation ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Congress Slams US-India Trade Deal as Tilted Toward Washington
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges the US-India Joint Statement favors American interests, impacting India's energy, agriculture, and trade balance.
Trump China Visit Jeopardized by Taiwan Arms Sale: FT
US President Donald Trump's planned state visit to China in April faces potential disruption due to a likely $20 billion arms sale to Taiwan, according to a Financial Times report citing unnamed sources.
BJD Slams Odisha Govt Over Mahanadi Dispute Inaction
BJD leaders allege the Odisha government failed to resolve the Mahanadi water dispute, allowing Chhattisgarh to construct additional dams, threatening Odisha's water security and agriculture.
Odisha to Transform Vacant Govt Buildings into Affordable Housing
The Odisha government has begun identifying vacant government buildings across the state to convert them into affordable rental housing complexes, aiming to address urban housing shortages and provide low-cost accommodation.
Ex-Multani Bakery Owner Dies by Suicide in Solapur
Sunil Motilal Sadarangani, former owner of Solapur's iconic Multani Bakery, died by suicide on Thursday. Police say he faced financial and psychological issues, with no foul play suspected.
Ghaziabad Toilet Caretaker Murdered Over Rs 300 Fee; Two Held
Two men arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly strangling a public toilet caretaker who barred their entry over non-payment of Rs 300. Police add multiple BNS and Arms Act sections to the murder case.
PM Modi Visits Malaysia to Boost Defence, Diaspora Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to Malaysia, focusing on deepening defence cooperation, economic partnership, and engaging with the large Indian diaspora community.
HC Relaxes Tree-Cutting Ban for Mohali Rotaries, Orders 5,000 New Trees
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has partially relaxed its tree-cutting ban to allow crucial rotary construction in Mohali, aiming to ease traffic congestion. The court mandated compensatory planting of 5,000 trees by developers and tenfold replanting by
Delhi's Chilly 11.8°C Low, AQI Poor at 214
Delhi experienced a cold morning with temperatures dropping to 11.8°C while air quality remained poor at 214 AQI. The IMD forecasts strong winds and a high of 24.8°C, slightly above normal.
UPERC Accepts Discoms' Filings, Demands Clear Tariff Plans
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has accepted financial filings from five state discoms for 2026-27 but warned no tariff revision will be considered without clear rate proposals from utilities.
SP Chief Targets BJP Over School Closures, Promises Education Push
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav pledges to reintroduce PDA Pathshala initiative statewide if voted to power in 2027, citing government data showing 18,272 public schools closed and 8,475 private schools opened in five years.
SC Warns Telangana Speaker on Defection Cases, Threatens Contempt
The Supreme Court has issued a final warning to the Telangana assembly speaker, threatening contempt proceedings if he fails to decide disqualification petitions against two BRS MLAs within three weeks.
Hyderabad Voter Roll Mapping at 28%, Lowest in Telangana
Hyderabad shows the weakest performance in Telangana's electoral roll verification, with just 28% mapping coverage, highlighting urban challenges like migration and frequent address changes.
Census 2027 Delhi: Digital Houselisting Starts April 15
Delhi's Census 2027 first phase begins April 15 with digital houselisting. Master trainers undergo training, 260 officers to supervise mobile-based data collection across 13 districts.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing tariffs on imports from countries that trade with Iran, while describing ongoing talks with Tehran as 'very good'.
Nizam Club Election Delay Sparks Major Power Struggle
Hyderabad's historic Nizam Club faces a severe governance crisis after elections were delayed by over four months, splitting its elite membership and halting routine operations.
UPSC CSE 2026: IAS/IFS Barred, IPS Attempts, PwBD Priority
UPSC's CSE 2026 rules bar IAS/IFS appointees from reappearing, allow IPS candidates one improvement attempt, and prioritize PwBD candidates at exam centers with new locations added.
EC Briefs 1,444 Observers for Assembly Polls in Five Regions
The Election Commission conducted a comprehensive briefing for 1,444 central observers, including 14 IAS officers from West Bengal, to oversee assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Gen Naravane Memoir Not Cleared by Defence Ministry, RTI Reveals
An RTI reply shows General M M Naravane's memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny' is one of three books not cleared by the Ministry of Defence out of 35 submitted since 2020, amid political references and parliamentary debates.
3,418 Kg Ganja Seized in Kerala's Kozhikode Drug Bust
In a significant anti-drug operation, Kerala police confiscated 3,418 kilograms of ganja from a house in Kozhikode, marking one of the largest seizures in the state's recent history.
PM Modi's Malaysia Visit Focuses on Trade, Defence Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day official visit to Malaysia, with a key agenda to enhance bilateral trade and defence cooperation between the two nations.
Teacher BLO Dies After SIR Hearing Stress in Murshidabad
A 58-year-old school teacher serving as a BLO in Murshidabad died from cardiac arrest, with family alleging stress from SIR hearings and local backlash caused her death.
Noida Residents Demand Action on Water Crisis and Civic Issues
Noida's District Residents Welfare Association highlighted severe water scarcity, poor quality, and crumbling infrastructure in a meeting with the Noida Authority CEO, demanding immediate solutions.
Manesar to File FIRs Against Societies with Non-Functional STPs
Municipal Corporation of Manesar announces zero-tolerance policy against illegal waste dumping and untreated sewage discharge, with FIRs to be filed against offenders including residential societies with closed STPs.
Noida Shooting Claim False, Police Arrest Man After Accident
Noida police arrest a 26-year-old man after investigating a road accident in Ecotech-3. A complainant, a national shooting champion, alleged a chase and gunfire, but CCTV evidence revealed only a collision occurred.
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