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West Bengal SIR: Nearly 91 lakh names deleted from electoral rolls after judicial scrutiny
13+ min ago (794+ words) Updated - April 07, 2026 03:40 pm IST - Kolkata Nearly 91 lakh voters have been deleted from the electoral rolls in West Bengal following the Special Intensive Revision exercise in the State, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. The poll panel…...
Two British nationals jailed for illegal entry into India from Nepal
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (324+ words) Published - April 07, 2026 12:15 pm IST - Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh In case of default in payment of the fine, they will have to undergo an additional three months" imprisonment. The court, however, granted them bail after pronouncement of the sentence on the condition…...
With new standardisation rules, CCTV companies can now compete fairly: Qubo CEO
50+ min ago (423+ words) As new certification standards laid out by the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) framework kicked in starting April 1, 2026, non-compliant internet-connected closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras won't be sold in India anymore. Per the framework, CCTV devices must use secure chips…...
Crucial dependence: West Asia’s share in Indian oil imports rose to 54% just before the Iran war
33+ min ago (510+ words) India entered the energy crisis brought on by the Iran war particularly susceptible to disruptions in West Asia, the latest government data shows. Not only was India importing nearly 91% of its crude oil requirements as of February 2026, a historic high,…...
Tamil Nadu election 2026: TVK leader Sengottaiyan’s nomination kept on hold
26+ min ago (98+ words) Updated - April 07, 2026 03:22 pm IST - ERODE Returning Officer S. Sivanandham, who is also the Sub-Collector, directed Mr. Sengottaiyan, who is also a former AIADMK Minister, to furnish clarifications by 5 p.m. A former Minister and his "vada case" The objections were submitted in writing,…...
Kerala: Centre is threatening minorities with FCRA Bill, says Shashi Tharoor
46+ min ago (95+ words) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Centre over the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), calling the law "highly flawed." Tharoor argued that the provisions allow the government to confiscate and even sell assets created through…...
CAG report: Projects initiated under Sagarmala in A.P. not completed due to missing matching grants from State
19+ min ago (231+ words) Published - April 07, 2026 03:27 pm IST - AMARAVATI The Government of India, in August 2016, introduced financial support covering 50% of project costs " up to "10crore " for constructing each jetty and related infrastructure to promote passenger and cargo movement. In response, the then State government proposed…...
APSRTC initiates promotion process for 214 posts in phases
26+ min ago (91+ words) Published - April 07, 2026 03:21 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA The Corporation's vice-chairman and managing director N. Balasubramanyam said the long-pending promotions in gazetted cadres had been cleared after a gap since 2021. The APSRTC MD said the government was committed to employee welfare and strengthening the…...
100-year-old problem of farmers resolved with issuance of pattadar passbooks
41+ min ago (414+ words) Updated - April 07, 2026 03:06 pm IST - ANANTAPUR The 100-year-old problem of the farmers of Mulagiripalli village in Amidyala panchayat of Uravakonda mandal, who were not having pattadar passbooks for the land they are cultivating, had been resolved with the intervention and initiative…...
Collective commitment needed for water conservation: Pawan Kalyan
29+ min ago (184+ words) Published - April 07, 2026 03:17 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA Emphasizing the urgent need to protect water resources, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan called for a collective commitment toward water conservation, stating that safeguarding every drop of water is essential for future generations....