Voting for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 gained momentum on Wednesday, with a voter turnout of 39.97% recorded till 11 am, according to the Election Commission. Polling is underway in 142 constituencies across…
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday dismissed reports claiming a possible increase in petrol and diesel prices, stating that no such proposal is under consideration. The ministry termed the reports “misleading” and accused them of creating unnecessary…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, campaigning in West Bengal, stirred controversy by urging alleged illegal immigrants, especially from Bangladesh, not to vote for the BJP. He claimed Indian Muslims are supporting the party and reiterated plans to implement the…
The Supreme Court of India increased a woman’s monthly maintenance from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, ruling that a husband’s loan repayments cannot override his legal duty to support his spouse. A bench led by Sanjay Karol held that financial commitments for…
Narendra Modi apologised to women across India for the failure to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament and reaffirmed his commitment to its future implementation. In a national address, he blamed opposition parties for blocking the Bill, saying political…
The Lok Sabha rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill after it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, receiving 298 votes in favour and 230 against. The Bill proposed expanding seats and implementing 33% reservation for women, linked to delimitation…
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honours at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Her mortal remains, draped in the national flag, were given a ceremonial gun salute by Mumbai Police. Her son Anand performed the last rites, while…
Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most iconic playback singers, passed away at 92 in Mumbai after a heart attack. With a career spanning over eight decades and more than 12,000 songs, she became a defining voice of Bollywood music. Known…
Veteran singer Asha Bhosle has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. The 92-year-old is currently undergoing treatment. Her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said she was experiencing exhaustion and a chest infection, requesting privacy while treatment continues…
The BJP has released its candidate list for by-elections across Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura, with polling set for April 9. Key nominees include Ritesh Ravi Naik (Goa–Ponda), Daochier I Imchen (Nagaland–Koridang), Jahar Chakraborti (Tripura–Dharmanagar), Veerabhadrayya Charantimath (Karnataka–Bagalkot), and Srinivas…