Exit polls project BJP sweep in Assam
Guwahati, April 29 (IANS) Several exit poll surveys on Wednesday projected a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam, indicating that incumbent Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to return to power for a second consecutive term. Most pollsters forecast the ruling party crossing the majority mark comfortably in the 126-member Assam […]
Liquor policy case: Delhi HC issues fresh notice to Kejriwal on ED plea
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the issuance of a fresh notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging his acquittal in complaint cases related to alleged non-compliance with summons in the excise […]
Heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu for next three days, IMD issues advisory
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days, with several districts likely to experience thunderstorms and moderate to intense showers. According to a statement issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre Chennai, a trough in the lower atmosphere persists at an […]
20 high-use govt services moved to ‘Digital Gujarat’ portal with Aadhaar verification
Gandhinagar, April 29 (IANS) The Gujarat government has brought its 20 most frequently accessed public services under the ‘Digital Gujarat’ portal with mandatory Aadhaar authentication, aiming to ease delivery and ensure benefits reach only eligible beneficiaries. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting held in Gandhinagar on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister […]
Gujarat: Ahmedabad Crime Branch recovers remains in 1992 murder case
Ahmedabad, April 29 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Wednesday recovered human remains believed to be those of a woman killed in 1992, marking a significant development in a decades-old murder investigation in the Vatva area of the city. Police carried out excavation work using an excavator at a well located near Kumbhar Nagar Chowk […]
CPDS exit poll shows close contest in Tamil Nadu, TVK surge
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) The latest exit poll conducted by the Centre for Policy and Development Studies points to a fiercely contested Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led bloc locked in a neck-and-neck battle, while actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerges as […]
Bihar: Sudden rain brings respite from heat, disrupts traffic and events
Patna, April 29 (IANS) The weather in Patna witnessed a dramatic shift on Wednesday evening, offering much-needed relief to residents who had been enduring intense heat and scorching sunshine since morning. Strong winds accompanied by rain transformed the atmosphere into a cool and pleasant one. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), alerts have been […]
Mizoram launches ‘Khuarel’ app; Nagaland stresses disaster preparedness
Aizawl/Kohima, April 29 (IANS) In a first for the Northeast region, the Mizoram government, in collaboration with a private firm, on Wednesday launched a mobile application, ‘Khuarel’, aimed at enhancing real-time dissemination of disaster-related information, officials said. Unveiling the app, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Lalnilawma highlighted that ‘Khuarel’, a Mizo word meaning nature, is […]
Yogi govt takes 2,493 elderly on spiritual, cultural tours; Amrit Udyan visit among key highlights
Lucknow, April 29 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is continuing with a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring the dignity, comfort and mental well-being of senior citizens across the state. As part of programmes run by the Social Welfare Department, elderly citizens are being taken on visits […]
MP govt extends wheat procurement window to May 23
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers, the state government has announced an extension of the wheat procurement window, allowing slot booking and procurement until May 23 instead of the earlier deadline of May 9. The move is aimed at ensuring that more farmers can sell their produce without facing delays or […]
