A major legal hurdle arrived this morning for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and the newly appointed Deputy Leader of the party in the Upper House, Ashok Mittal. An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team conducted simultaneous raids on about 10 of his locations in Punjab and Haryana early Wednesday. This action was carried out at his residence in Jalandhar and several business premises, including the prestigious Lovely Professional University (LPU). These raids have not only created a stir in political circles but have also raised questions about AAP’s internal strategies. Notably, this action comes within just two weeks of…
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A shocking case has emerged from the premises of the IT giant TCS, where a secret mission by female police officers has exposed an organized religious conversion racket. The entire operation was carried out with such secrecy that the accused had no inkling that the women stationed around them in plain clothes were actually guardians of the law. For some time, the police had been receiving confidential inputs that certain employees within the company were enticing and mentally pressuring other colleagues to convert their religion. To confirm this serious information, the department formed a special team, including experienced female officers…
The legal troubles for senior Congress leader and national spokesperson Pawan Khera appear to be mounting once again. In a significant ruling, the country’s apex court has stayed the transit bail granted to him by the Telangana High Court, effectively reversing the earlier relief. This order from the top court is seen as a major setback for Khera, as he had previously secured some protection from arrest. The Supreme Court not only stayed the High Court’s previous order but also gave clear instructions to follow the due process of law, considering the seriousness of the matter. Following this major legal…
A historic turning point was witnessed in Bihar’s political landscape as veteran leader Samrat Choudhary took the oath of office and secrecy as the state’s new Chief Minister. During a dignified ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan in Patna, the Governor handed over the reins of the state to him. This swearing-in marks a major shift in Bihar’s power structure, one considered extremely significant ahead of the upcoming elections. Samrat Choudhary becoming Chief Minister is not only a major achievement in his personal political journey but also a core part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy to strengthen independent…
On the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated Water ATMs in the GP Block and Beriwala Bagh Block of the Shalimar Bagh assembly constituency. She stated that the Constitution given by Dr. Ambedkar guarantees every citizen the right to basic amenities, and this initiative is a meaningful step toward fulfilling that pledge on the ground. A total of 7 Water ATMs have been installed across Ward Numbers 55, 56, and 57 . Each Water ATM will provide 2,000 litres of purified water per hour using advanced 5-stage RO technology capable of…
In preparation for Haj 2026, Saudi Arabia has enforced stringent entry restrictions for the city of Makkah. Under a joint decision by the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Haj and Umrah, no person will be allowed to enter Makkah without an official permit from April 13, 2026. Only those holding a valid Haj permit, a Makkah-issued residency ID known as Iqama, or an official work permit for the holy sites will be permitted entry. For foreign nationals and expatriates, entry without these documents is completely banned and strict checks will be carried out at security checkpoints. Additionally, all…
The labour unrest that erupted violently in Noida’s Phase-2 on Monday continued to simmer on Tuesday, with workers staging fresh protests at multiple locations. Demonstrators clashed with police, indulged in stone pelting, and damaged property, forcing authorities to deploy heavy police presence across the industrial area. So far, 60 people have been arrested in connection with the agitation. In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh government announced a revision in minimum wages for all categories of workers, effective from April 1, 2026. In Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, the minimum wage for unskilled workers has been raised from ₹11,313 to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor at a grand public ceremony in Dehradun. Before the inauguration, he reviewed the wildlife elevated corridor built on the raised section of the expressway in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and also offered prayers at the Jai Maa Daat Kali Temple near Dehradun. Developed at a cost of over ₹12,000 crore, this 213-kilometre-long, six-lane access-controlled highway connects Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. With this corridor now operational, travel time between Delhi and Dehradun will reduce dramatically from over 6 hours to just about 2.5 hours, bringing massive relief to millions of daily…
Amid rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reassured citizens that the supply of domestic LPG, PNG, and CNG remains completely normal. The ministry has clearly urged people to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and to rely only on official sources for information. Online LPG booking has surged to nearly 98 percent across the industry, and most distribution centres remained open even on Sunday to ensure uninterrupted supply. Since March 2026, more than 1.28 lakh raids have been conducted across the country and over 59,000 cylinders have been…
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in the United Arab Emirates on a two-day official visit and held a significant meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. He conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed India’s gratitude for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community in UAE during the ongoing West Asia conflict. Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was also present at the meeting. A day earlier, Jaishankar held detailed discussions with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed…