In a major step towards improving governance and transparency, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to shift the entire building plan approval system to an online platform. The move will cover both residential and commercial construction projects handled by the Urban Local Bodies Department. The Chief Minister has also asked authorities to…
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Chandigarh: April 3, 2026: Tensions within the Aam Aadmi Party have come into the spotlight after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed the removal of Raghav Chadha from the role of deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Mann described the move as a routine internal adjustment, emphasizing that such changes are a normal part of…
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April 3, 2026: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has held AIMIM and ISF responsible for the recent incident involving the alleged gherao of judicial officials in Malda district. She also claimed that the situation was fueled by indirect support and provocation from rival political parties, including the BJP and the Congress. Addressing a public…
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Visakhapatnam, 3 April 2026; The Indian Navy is set to commission its most advanced indigenous stealth frigate, INS Taragiri (F41), marking a major milestone in its ongoing modernisation and self‑reliance efforts. The vessel, constructed under the Project 17A (Nilgiri‑class) series, will formally join the Eastern Naval Command during a ceremony in Visakhapatnam. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is attending the event,…
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New Delhi, 3 April 2026; Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri has commented on US President Donald Trump’s recent address to the nation, saying it indicates the president intends to keep a wide range of military and diplomatic options open regarding Iran. Sikri described the speech as signaling strategic ambiguity rather than a firm commitment to…
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A new political controversy has emerged within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after senior leader Raghav Chadha publicly questioned the party’s decision-making following his removal from a key parliamentary position. The Rajya Sabha MP released a video statement on social media, expressing concern over what he described as attempts to limit his participation in parliamentary…
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New Delhi, 3 April 2026 : Parliament’s approval of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 is set to bring major relief to citizens and businesses by streamlining legal processes. Union Home Minister and Minister of CooperationAmit Shah welcomed the move, calling it a landmark step that advances the vision of a modern, citizen-friendly India. Amit Shah…
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Healthcare professionals across India have expressed serious concerns over the recently introduced Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act 2026, warning that it could unintentionally restrict access to essential gender-affirming treatments. According to several doctors and specialists working in the field of transgender healthcare, the revised provisions in the law may interfere with established clinical…
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New Delhi, April 2, 2026: A Russian Parliamentary Delegation led by H.E. Mr. Vladimir Yakushev, First Deputy Chairperson, Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation called on Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla in Parliament House, today. Welcoming the distinguished Russian delegation, the Speaker congratulated Mr. Yakushev on his appointment as Chairman…
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The central office of Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan, ‘Vidya Bharati Bhawan’, was ceremoniously inaugurated today, April 2, 2026, with traditional Vedic rituals. This historic occasion marks a significant milestone in strengthening the vision of value-based education, cultural preservation, and nation-building rooted in Indian ethos. The dignified ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Union Education…
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