An ACB Special Court here on Friday remanded retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Subodh Agarwal, an accused in the ₹960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam in Rajasthan, to ACB custody till April 13.
For Chennaites, the Metro Rail is the most preferred option for commuting and can’t be left out of electioneering, which has been gaining momentum as the polling day, April 23, draws near. No wonder, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday travelled in a metro train, interacting and canvassing votes for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance.
Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday conducted an extensive on-ground inspection of the ongoing de-silting work at two critical drains, including the one near Delhi Gate and the Barapulla drain, to push monsoon preparedness.
Kerala BJP vice-president and NDA candidate in the Pala Assembly constituency, Shone George, has strongly criticised a section of the Catholic Church and its mouthpiece, Deepika, which allegedly asked people not to vote for the BJP.
Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday took a swipe at the ruling BJP, accusing it of making “hollow commitments” and missing the opportunity to project India as a “Vishwa Guru” in the backdrop of the Israel–US vs Iran conflict.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said the humanitarian aspect must take precedence over commercial considerations in serving the pilgrims during Chardham Pilgrimage this season. He stressed that a plastic-free campaign must be carried forward during the pilgrimage as well.
Ahead of his departure, Vance told reporters that Washington is willing to extend “open hand” if the Iranians are ready to negotiate in good faith.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre’s response on a habeas corpus petition seeking urgent steps to trace and repatriate 26 Indian nationals who are allegedly stranded in Russia and being compelled to participate in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
A visiting delegation from Commonwealth Sport has lauded the scale of planning and infrastructure in Gujarat during its recent assessment tour for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, boosting confidence in Ahmedabad’s readiness to host the centenary edition.
India signed off from the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 on a high note, with Vishvanath Suresh delivering a gold medal in the men’s 50 kg category after a commanding 5-0 win over Japan’s Daichi Iwai in the final.
