Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress during an election rally in Chhattisgarh, accusing them of considering themselves 'bigger than Lord Ram' and engaging in divisive politics. He also highlighted the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as a fulfillment of the country's hope and emphasized BJP's focus on the welfare of various sections of society.

Kerala CM condemns PM Modi's defamatory remarks, calls for Election Commission action. Expresses concern over BJP's actions undermining constitutional institutions and urges Election Commission to ensure neutrality and transparency in elections.

Bombay high court's ruling on the Dawoodi Bohra leader appointment lawsuit emphasized evidence over faith. The dispute showcases succession complexities and religious doctrine challenges within the community.

Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu addresses the disturbing trend of party-hopping, emphasizes the need for anti-defection laws, financial transparency in manifestos, and rejection of abusive language and corruption in politics.

Fadnavis said that Pawar's comments were a 'a result of desperation due to losing'. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday had criticised PM Modi on Monday for his tendency to criticise others instead of discussing the accomplishments of his government over the past decade. Pawar claimed that previous prime ministers had worked towards building a new India, while PM Modi focused on finding fault with others.

Delhi CM Kejriwal received insulin in Tihar jail for high sugar level. AAP praised BJP while Kejriwal credited Lord Hanuman. Court denied his plea for daily consultations. Enforcement Directorate was involved in the arrest related to money laundering probe.

Nasa granted awards for the human exploration rover challenge on Monday to two Indian student teams from Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The «Crash and Burn» award went to the KIET Group of Institutions in Delhi-NCR, while the «Rookie of the Year» went to Kanakia International School in Mumbai. The annual engineering competition concluded on April 19 and 20.

Nadda criticizes Tharoor's remarks, emphasizing government's aid. Chandrasekhar campaigns via train, addressing joblessness and voters' desire for change. CPI's Raveendran, former MP, competes in Kerala's upcoming Lok Sabha elections on April 26.

In a post on X, Jairam said, «More than 40% of the wealth created in the country from 2012 to 2021 has gone to just 1 per cent of the population. About 64% of the total goods and services tax (GST) in the country comes from the poor, lower middle class and middle class.»

Food Safety and Standards Authority is sampling powdered spices from all brands nationwide, including MDH and Everest, prompted by Singapore and Hong Kong authorities' alerts. The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety detected ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic pesticide, in select spice packs from MDH and Everest, raising concerns. They further instructed vendors to stop sale of the products and remove them from retail shelves

On Monday, the Calcutta High Court invalidated nearly all of the 25,758 appointments made by Bengal's School Service Commission (SSC) in 2016, except for one, and instructed approximately 1,600 of these appointees to repay the salaries and allowances they had received so far within four weeks, along with 12% interest.

Indian students aiming for education abroad overwhelmingly favor the US, with a notable 69% majority expressing their desire to study there. Despite apprehensions regarding affordability, safety, and security, highlighted in the latest release of Oxford International's Student Global Mobility Index (SGMI), the US has outpaced other popular destinations like the UK (54%), Canada (43%), and Australia (27%).

A Delhi court on Monday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for a video conference consultation with a private doctor. The court sided with Tihar Jail authorities, affirming that Kejriwal cannot receive special treatment compared to other inmates and emphasizing the importance of uniform application of laws and jail regulations.

A day after the Election Commission issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray regarding the inclusion of 'Jai Bhavani' in the party's anthem, the President of Shiv Sena, in a bold move, openly echoed the slogan at a crowded Maha Vikas Aghadi gathering in Amravati. This marked the inaugural significant display of unity among all three coalition partners in support of Congress' Balwant Wankhade against BJP's Navneet Rana.

The vital Munsyari-Milam road, connecting border villages along the Indo-China border, has been rendered impassable by an avalanche in the Chirkani glacier near Mapang in the Munsyari block of Pithoragarh district. Officials suspect the incident happened on Saturday evening. This situation presents challenges for locals who usually migrate to nearly a dozen high-altitude villages in the Johar valley of the district as the summer season begins.

In 2023, global military spending surged to a historic high of $2,443 billion, marking the sharpest yearly increase in more than a decade. Despite ranking as the world's fourth-largest defense spender, behind the US, China, and Russia, India faces challenges in maximizing its military investment. Hindered by substantial salary and pension obligations and a lack of coherent long-term strategies for systematically enhancing military capabilities, India struggles to optimize its defense expenditures.