Patna, April 23 (IANS) Bihar is reeling under severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures in Patna continuously crossing the 40 degree Celsius mark over the past several days, making life increasingly difficult for residents. In response, District Magistrate (DM) Tyagarajan S.M. on Thursday issued directives under the Heatwave Action Plan, placing the district administration on high alert.As many as 15 government departments have been instructed to remain vigilant and ensure coordinated action…

Bhopal/Shivpuri, April 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Preetam Singh Lodhi on Thursday issued a public apology after using derogatory language against a senior police officer, as the controversy intensified across Madhya Pradesh.​ He said he was deeply hurt when the police paraded his son in public and, driven by these emotions, used some inappropriate language against police officials, for which he sincerely apologised.​Lodhi’s statement came after a meetin…

Chennai, April 23 (IANS Tamil Nadu witnessed a high-voltage electoral contest on Thursday as polling for all 234 Assembly constituencies concluded with a robust voter turnout of over 84 per cent, reflecting strong public participation in one of the State’s most closely watched elections in recent years. The election marked a significant shift from the traditional Dravidian two-party dominance, evolving into a multi-cornered contest involving the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), the …

Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Online Ludo gambling has emerged as a key link in a shocking case involving Rahul Meena, a resident of Rajgarh in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, who is accused of raping a friend’s wife and later murdering the daughter of a Delhi-based IRS officer within hours.Sudhir Chaudhary, Superintendent of Police, Alwar, told IANS that the investigation has revealed that both the victim’s husband and the accused Rahul were involved in online Ludo gambling, where they had lost subst…

Srinagar, April 23 (IANS) Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Thursday, chaired a coordination meeting with Central Armed Police Forces for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and the annual Darbar Move preparedness.​ The meeting was chaired by the Inspector General of Police at the Police Control Room Kashmir in Srinagar today. The meeting was held to strengthen security arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, along with preparedness for the annual Darbar Move of of…

Amaravati, April 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council met the Council Chairman K. Moshen Raju on Thursday and rejected the resignation of Jayamangala Venkataramana as the Member of Legislative Council (MLC). Venkataramana had submitted his resignation in November 2024. He had also announced his resignation from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).Last year, he approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court over the delay in accepting his resignation.The High Court had directed to the Council Chairm…

Amaravati, April 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday congratulated Justice Lisa Gill on her appointment as the first woman Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The Chief Minister posted on X that this historic milestone marks a significant step towards enhancing women’s representation in the higher judiciary.“Over the years, Justice Gill has built a distinguished and exemplary legal career, adeptly handling a wide spectrum of matters spanning c…

Agartala, April 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday claimed that the opposition insulted women for their own political benefit and maintained that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance does not support women’s empowerment, instead prioritising self-centred politics. The Chief Minister said that an amendment to the Women’s Reservation Bill could not be passed in Parliament due to opposition resistance on April 17.He described the amendment as crucial for adv…

Washington, April 23 (IANS) Senior policymakers and analysts at a high-level conference here said India’s foreign policy is being shaped by strategic autonomy, economic expansion, and a complex — at times strained — partnership with the United States.Speaking at the Hudson Institute’s “New India Conference”, former US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster said India’s global posture reflects a long evolution from Cold War non-alignment to a more flexible approach.“India remains committed …

Baramati, April 23 (IANS) After a high-stakes and emotional day of voting for the Baramati Assembly by-election, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Sunetra Pawar on Thursday issued a heartfelt message of gratitude to the people and political supporters. The by-election, necessitated by the demise of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in January, saw a steady turnout as citizens cast their votes to determine the future of this crucial Assembly constituency. As per the Electi…