Ten people were killed and over 23 others injured in an explosion at a power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on Tuesday, police said. According to preliminary information, the blast occurred in a boiler tube at the Vedanta Limited power plant in Singhitarai village in the afternoon, a senior police officer said. Soon after receiving...
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Flood protection wall in low-lying areas to be ready by next year: Delhi CM
The construction of the wall to protect low-lying areas near the Kashmere Gate area will be completed by 2027, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday. In a major push to protect the capital from the Yamuna’s recurring floods, the Delhi overnmenthas approved the construction of a flood protection wall along a vulnerable stretch of...
U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn’t care about new talks
U.S. military blockade of all of Iran’s ports and coastal areas went into effect at 10 a.m. ET. According to the U.S. military, it will allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz if they are traveling between non-Iranian ports. President Donald Trump had said earlier that the U.S. Navy would prevent ships from passing through the key...
No Supreme Court Relief For Bengal Voters Deleted In SIR Process
The Supreme Court has declined to grant interim voting rights to those whose names were deleted during the voter roll clean-up process special intensive revision (SIR) and whose appeals are still pending before the appellate tribunals. During the proceedings, Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee said that at least 1.6 million appeals have been filed, and...
LPG supply stable in Capital, pending backlogs being cleared: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday assured the residents of the Capital that LPG supply is under control, stating that around 1.11 lakh bookings were recorded and 1.3 lakh cylinders were delivered on Sunday. She added pending backlogs are also being cleared. Gupta said that the distribution system across the national capital is functioning...
Noida Erupts: Car Torched, Stones Hurled As Pay Hike Protest Turns Violent
Hundreds of workers in Noida and Greater Noida have taken to the streets, protesting against alleged delays and discrepancies in salary hikes. Tensions flared high on Monday (April 13) in Phase 2 as the protest turned violent, with vehicles torched, stones pelted, and properties vandalised. A heavy police presence was deployed to bring the situation under...
’15 Kms Of Unparalleled Affection’: PM Modi Shares Highlights Of Enthusiastic Siliguri Roadshow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared glimpses of his high-energy roadshow in Siliguri, highlighting the massive public turnout and support he received during his campaign in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Posting on X, PM Modi wrote, “15 kms of unparalleled affection! Here are highlights from Siliguri. A BJP Government will...
Legendary Playback Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away At 92, Last Rites Today
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who was rushed to Breach Candy Hospital following a cardiac arrest, has died at the age of 92. On April 11, the iconic singer suffered a cardiac arrest following which she was taken to the emergency unit of the hospital, where she passed away. Minister of Cultural Affairs of Maharashtra...
EAM Jaishankar meets UAE leadership, discusses Indian community and regional tensions
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar began a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, holding high-level talks in Abu Dhabi amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and concerns over the welfare of Indian nationals in the region. During the visit, Dr Jaishankar met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed...
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Reviews Metro, Flyover Projects; Big Boost For Delhi In 2026
Delhi is set to witness a major upgrade in its transport infrastructure by December 2026, as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed the progress of ongoing metro, road, and flyover projects in the capital. She emphasised that developing a modern and efficient public transport system is a top priority for the government, aimed at reducing traffic...


