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The Prime Minister also announced that a BJP-led government would deposit  Rs 36,000 annually into women’s bank accounts and implement 33% reservation for women in government jobs. 

PM Modi slams TMC on women’s safety, vows action against ‘goons and rapists’

AAP was hit by a political crisis on Friday when 7 Rajya Sabha MPs announced they were leaving the party and, with two-thirds of the members, would split and merge with the BJP. The move triggered a legal debate over the validity of the move and its implications under anti-defection rules.

AAP sends petition to Rajya Sabha chairman seeking termination of 7 MPs who switched to BJP

While residents of Delhi continue to endure harsh weather, there is promising news on the horizon. IMD has issued a yellow alert for Sunday, warning that heatwave conditions are likely to persist for at least one more day.

Delhi bakes on season’s hottest day as temperature hits 42.8°C, IMD issues yellow alert

Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed relief that US President Donald Trump and others were safe after the Washington shooting, as global leaders condemned political violence.

PM Modi ‘relieved’ Trump unhurt after shooting; world leaders condemn political violence

Celebrated photographer Raghu Rai passed away on Sunday at the age of 83 at a private hospital in New Delhi. His son revealed that his father was dealing with prolonged illness. Take a look at his legacy.

Padma Shri awardee photojournalist Raghu Rai passes away at 83

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov personally joined embassy representatives for the cleanup, rolling up his sleeves alongside colleagues to collect litter and tidy the area.

Russian Embassy in India joins Swachh Bharat with volunteer cleanup drive

The Chief Minister also directed departments to launch immediate public awareness campaigns and asked schools to implement the “water bell” system so that students are reminded to drink water during school hours. 

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The move comes months after US President Donald Trump announced a 100,000 dollar fee on fresh H-1B applications, adding to tightening immigration measures.

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Social activist Anna Hazare said the responsibility for the exit of Raghav Chadha and six other Rajya Sabha MPs lies with the AAP leadership. He said there must have been some reason for resignations and added that in a democracy, individuals are free to decide where they wish to stay or go.

Anna Hazare holds AAP leadership responsible for exit of Raghav Chadha, 6 other MPs

Banerjee’s reaction follows Shah’s warning at a rally in Arambagh on Friday, where he spoke of strict action against alleged “goons” of the Trinamool Congress after the elections. 

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Announcing her exit from the AAP, Maliwal said she had been associated with Kejriwal since 2006 and supported him during various movements, including the RTI and Anna movements. 

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According to eyewitnesses, a man was waiting at booth no. 25/238  in Phansidewas Tarabari since morning without saying a word or talking to people.

Man waits 5 hours at polling booth in Bengal to nab his wife, who eloped

India's discarded smartphones, laptops, and consumer electronics are sitting on a secondary mineral reserve that, if unlocked, could meaningfully offset import bills. But right now, most of it is being exported outside that won’t return. 

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RBI said the affairs of the Paytm Payments Bank were conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of the bank and its depositors. It also said the general character of the management was prejudicial to the interest of depositors and public interest.

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The incident unfolded in Mumbai’s Worli area during a political rally, which led to significant traffic congestion on key roads. Commuters were left stranded for an extended period, triggering frustration among those stuck in the jam.

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In a separate crackdown in Anantnag district, police registered 16 FIRs against individuals involved in illegal narcotic cultivation and destroyed poppy crops spread over approximately 150 marlas of land.

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Bhagalpur in Bihar, Talcher in Odisha and Asansol in West Bengal topped the list, each recording a peak temperature of 44 degrees Celsius, the highest in the world at the time of assessment.

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The Rajya Sabha MPs formally entered the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of party chief Nitin Nabin at the headquarters in Delhi. Nabin welcomed them with bouquets and distributed sweets.

Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal formally join BJP after quitting AAP

India plans divestment from Chabahar Port as US sanctions waiver expires, raising concerns over strategic access to Central Asia.

India planning exit from Chabahar port as US sanction waiver expires

Also reacting to the incident was Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who called Raghav Chadha and seven other AAP leaders "traitors".

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The investigating team, meanwhile, is going to recreate the murder scene where CCTV footage was not available.

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Over two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs, including Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, and Rajinder Gupta, are set to back Raghav Chadha’s switch to the BJP. Chadha made the announcement in a press briefing and said AAP had strayed from its founding principles.

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The Iranian Embassy in Mumbai mocked US President Donald Trump over reposted remarks on India, referring to it as a “hellhole”, as the Ministry of External Affairs called them inappropriate.

‘Kabhi India aa ke dekho’: Iran Embassy in Mumbai mocks Trump over ‘hellholes’ remark

As campaigning and voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections conclude and the final results are still to come on May 4, here’s a look at the celebrities who were spotted at polling booths casting their votes.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Celebrities spotted at polls to cast votes

The helicopter was seen meters above the Sabarimala temple's 'Kodimaram', (also known as Dhwajasthambam), which is a sacred, tall flagpole installed in front of Hindu temples.

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On Thursday, popular singer Arijit Singh cast his vote along with wife Koel Roy at his hometown in Jiaganj, in Murshidabad district in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. 

Arijit Singh walks hand-in-hand with wife Koel Roy to polling booth as they cast vote in first phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026

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