Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court Chief Justice rejected their plea to transfer the CBI's challenge to their discharge in the excise policy case. The appeal was to be heard by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, a decision the AAP leaders deemed lacking impartiality, citing early observations by the judge.

Puducherry will vote for its 30 Assembly seats on April 9, 2026, with results announced on May 4. Nearly 9.44 lakh voters are eligible, including 23,033 first-time electors. The Election Commission emphasized free and fair polls, deploying extensive webcasting and model polling stations. The NDA, including AINRC and BJP, has finalized its seat-sharing plan.

By-elections for eight assembly seats across six states, including Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura, have been announced by the Election Commission. Polling dates are set for April 9 and April 23, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. These elections will fill vacant legislative seats, ensuring full representation in state assemblies.

The Israel-Iran conflict is poised to reshape international air traffic to and from India in the medium term, with Gulf carriers' schedules uncertain. Lufthansa Group is evaluating expanding its India operations, potentially bringing more airlines like Austrian and Eurowings to the country. The group is also enhancing its partnership with Air India through a joint business agreement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his composure and impartiality following the rejection of a no-confidence motion against him. Modi commended Birla's adherence to parliamentary decorum and his affirmation that no one is above the rules, reinforcing democratic traditions.

The Election Commission has announced poll dates for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with results on May 4. Meanwhile, Iran stated its war will cease only after assurances against future US-Israel attacks, as fighting intensifies. Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to BSP founder Kanshi Ram.

Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram. Gandhi highlighted Kanshi Ram's significant role in social justice and empowering marginalized communities. This call follows consistent demands from Dalit leaders and intellectuals for the highest national honor for the BSP founder.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 hike in monthly honorariums for priests and muezzins, raising their pay to Rs 2,000. This move, along with the approval of all new applications, was made just before the Election Commission declared poll dates. Banerjee stated the decision recognizes the vital role of religious functionaries in community life.

The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry today. The upcoming polls are expected to involve fewer phases, particularly in West Bengal, with a substantial increase in central forces deployment. Supplementary voter lists for West Bengal will also be published following the adjudication of 'doubtful' voter cases.

Theme parties are transforming social gatherings into immersive experiences, driven by social media and a desire for participation. Brands are engineering these events to foster deeper engagement, turning passive fandom into collective celebration. This trend taps into psychological needs for connection and belonging, creating shared cultural moments that extend beyond mere entertainment.

The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal today at 4 pm. Ahead of the announcement, opposition leaders have voiced concerns, questioning the poll body's neutrality and the effectiveness of the Model Code of Conduct.

The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry today. The upcoming polls are expected to involve fewer phases, particularly in West Bengal, with a substantial increase in central forces deployment. Supplementary voter lists for West Bengal will also be published following the adjudication of 'doubtful' voter cases.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal reacted to the BJP's decision to contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently, stating that every party has the right to make its own alliance decisions. Badal emphasized Punjab's interests as paramount and expressed confidence in the SAD securing a landslide victory, differentiating his party from «Delhi-based parties.»

In recent weeks, the seer has found himself at the centre of a political and legal storm that stretches from allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to a decades old dispute over who has the right to call himself the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath. For many followers of Sanatan Dharm, the position of Shankaracharya is among the most revered spiritual roles in Hindu tradition.

Kerala minister VN Vasavan stated the LDF government maintains its 2007 affidavit, advocating for ritualistic experts to decide on women's entry at Sabarimala. He accused BJP-linked lawyers of initiating the legal battle that led to the 2018 Supreme Court verdict allowing entry, a decision the government only implemented.

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, labeling them an «act of aggression» and emphasizing the need to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty. The strikes, which reportedly caused civilian casualties, follow accusations by the Afghan Taliban government against Pakistan. Pakistan claims its operations target Pakistani Taliban militants and their support networks.