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The Amendment Directions were to be effectivefrom April 1, 2026

Multiple incidents involving statues of historical figures spark protestsand political mobilisation among caste groups in western Uttar Pradesh ahead of 2027 poll despite a ban on caste markers

The number of fixed points where the tankers will supply water has also been increased from around 9,000 to 13,000

Probe agency accuses ex-CM of intentionally disobeying summonsesand not attending probe into excise policy case; matter to be heard tomorrow

The corporation said the tanker, Al Salmi, was fully loaded at the time of the incident

Did you know a woman from Kerala had met with Dr Robert J Oppenheimer way back in the 1960s? Read the life story of T.K. Radha, a brillaint woman in STEM

Mr. Siddaramaiah said even when the BJP was in power in the State for four years, no compensation was given to farmers

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

A fiery passion and the refusal to back down, physically and mentally, defined Carolina Marn who hung up her racquet recently; perhaps feisty is how the Spaniard will be best remembered

Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point'; Three UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon

J&Ks successive governments, including the present dispensation led by Omar Abdullah, have ensured protection of temples, mosques, gurdwaras and churches alike, said Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, while opposing the Bill of the BJP

The bypoll has been necessitated following the death ofGovind Parmar, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 72 after a brief illness. He had represented the Umreth seat in Anand distric

A Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain passed the order on March 24, dismissing the petitions of two vendors who had sought protection from eviction from vending sites located opposite the Mansarovar Building in the Nehru Place commercial complex. The petitioners had alleged harassment by MCD officials and the police

No CAG report pending for the first time, and the Assembly has restored the financial scrutiny cycle, the Speaker said. Mr. Gupta also said that it is a matter of concern that the Opposition has displayed a completely negative approach during this session

The Chief Minister said the children aged three to six years were being provided hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana. These buildings are being renovated, and smartphones have been distributed to workers and women supervisors

Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Lone said official datacontradicted its own figures on how many poor families live in the two regions of Kashmir and Jammu and termed it as a structural flaw that is distorting fairness in employment and welfare distribution

The BJP wants to turn Bengal into Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by including voters from these states said Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Banerjee, who was campaigning in Purulia, returned to Kolkata to lodge a protest with the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal.

Once sidelined BJP leader Dilip Ghosh was seen alongside Suvendu as he went to file his nomination for the high stakes West Bengal Assembly elections

During the current financial year, the agency has attached assets worth about 26,324 Crore, taking the total attachment in the case so far to 27,030 crore. They include properties located both in India and Australia

A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill, around 140 lawyers and feminists wrote to Ms. Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Bill, pointing out constitutional violations in its provisions and procedural infirmities in the way it was passed

It has been a privilege to watch him and Shubman Gill prepare, Hayden showered praise on the Tamil Nadu batter

Democracy is about fair voice, and not just raw numbers. Federal stability matters as much as electoral arithmetic

While the Punjab outfit goes bang-bang from ball one, the Gujarat team brings a semblance of calm without compromising on the scoring rate

Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to returning in around 10-12 days' time. KKR has been communicated with and is fully aware of this information, says spokesperson

Karnatakas anti-honour killing Bill protects and upholds the right to choose

The camp will be conducted at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

Upholding integrity in Indias elections is a shared challenge for voters, parties and officials

The Italian world number two won 92% of his first-serve points and saved all three break points he faced en route to a victory that extended his string of Masters 1000 matches without dropping a set to 17

The West Asian war-driven LPG disruptions reveal weaknesses in Indias clean cooking system

Niki represents the new generation of Indian cricketers who combine skill, leadership, and maturity at a very young age. Her journey has already been inspiring, from making a mark in domestic cricket to leading India to a U19 World Cup title., says JSW Sports

Bezzecchi led all 20 laps at the Circuit of the Americas where he crossed the line 2.036 seconds ahead of teammate Jorge Martin. Pedro Acosta, who finished third in Saturday's sprint before a penalty dropped him to eighth, rounded out the podium

De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February. Tottenham parted ways with interim boss Igor Tudor on March 29 after just seven games and 44 days in charge

They alleged coercive actions by a private school in south-west Delhi to recover unapproved increased fees

The statement came after the Minister attended a meeting with Union Ministers in the national capital to review measures for smooth LPG supply to domestic and commercial consumers

Victoria, heavy favourites to win the final, resumed on day five at Junction Oval on 102-5 chasing a victory target of 196 to take the inter-state title for the 33rd time

Once pacer Burger nailed Samson and Mhatre off successive deliveries, Rajasthan dictated terms; Archer and Jadeja chip in with two wickets each; Overtons knock the only bright spot; Suryavanshi makes it a walk in the park for Parags men

Two hundred first-time voters in each district will be presented with complimentary halwa as part of the Vote sweetened Kerala

Kerala CMs Facebook post also lists his governments achievements. The Leader of the Opposition had repeatedly dared Mr. Vijayan to prove the LDFs case for a third consecutive term

Deposits under Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will attract an interest of 8.2%, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1%

The TVK president criticises the government for failing to provide safety and employment opportunities, and calls the ruling party am evil force