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68 Lakh Ladki Bahin Accounts Closed Over e-KYC Lapse; Deadline Extended to April 30

India, April 2 -- Nearly 68 lakh accounts under the Maharashtra government's Ladki Bahin Yojana have been closed after beneficiaries failed to complete the mandatory e-KYC process within the stipulate... Read More


MP High Court Orders Contempt Case Against BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Over Judge Contact

India, April 2 -- The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday ordered the registration of a criminal contempt case against BJP MLA and mining businessman Sanjay Pathak for allegedly attempting to contac... Read More


Parth Pawar Dismisses Allegations Against Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare as 'Baseless'

India, April 2 -- Amid mounting political speculation, NCP leader Parth Pawar on Thursday dismissed allegations against senior party figures Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare, calling them "baseless and ... Read More


AAP Seeks Removal of Raghav Chadha as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader, Proposes Ashok Mittal

India, April 2 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has moved to replace Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha as its deputy leader in the Upper House, proposing Punjab MP Ashok Mittal for the role, sources said on Th... Read More


Malayalam Director Ranjith Arrested in Sexual Assault Case Filed by Actress

India, April 1 -- Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith was arrested by Kerala Police on Tuesday in connection with a sexual assault complaint filed by an actress. Ranjith was taken into custody in Thodupuzha ... Read More


Sunil Tatkare Confirms Awareness of NCP Merger Talks, Says Party Will Stay with NDA

India, April 1 -- Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sunil Tatkare has said he was aware of discussions regarding a possible merger between his faction and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP... Read More


SIT Detains 'Godman' Ashok Kharat's Son in Rape Case Probe; Wife Missing, Search Intensifies

India, April 1 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing rape and cheating allegations against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has detained his son Harshvardhan in Nashik for questioning, while ... Read More


Congress Alleges Plan to Expand Lok Sabha by 50%, Warns of 'Disadvantage' to Southern States

India, April 1 -- The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Narendra Modi government is planning to introduce a bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha by 50 per cent, warning that such a move cou... Read More


Transgender Rights Amendment Bill Gets President's Nod, Sparks Fresh Debate

India, April 1 -- The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which introduces graded punishment for offences causing bodily harm to transgender persons, has received the asse... Read More


From Tax Relief to UPI Security: Key Rule Changes Kick In from April 1, 2026

India, April 1 -- As India enters the new financial year on April 1, 2026, a wide range of regulatory changes have come into effect, impacting everything from taxation and digital payments to travel, ... Read More