In about two weeks from now India of course is heading for the general elections in the state of Maharashtra. Speculations rise as to who would be fielded from the Mahayuti alliance for the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat. WION spoke with Milind Deora a former Congress leader who's now joined the Shiva.

Who will be fielded from South Mumbai?

The Supreme Court granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh in the Delhi excise policy case on Tuesday, after the Enforcement Directorate told the top court that it has "no objection" to his bail.

India: AAP MP Sanjay Singh walks out of jail after 6 months, vows to challenge BJP

The Parliamentary elections in India are just weeks away campaigning has of course gained pace all over the country and the Indian Prime Minister has kickstarted his poll campaign in the state of Bihar. This is Narendra Mod's first election meeting in the state since the announcement of the poll schedule.

Indian PM Narendra Modi begins poll campaign in Bihar

3rd April, 1984 is a landmark day for India-Russia ties. 40 years ago, it was on this day that the Indian Air Force pilot Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to travel to space. He undertook the journey to space on a Soviet Intercosmos Mission.

India, Russia celebrate 40 years of Rakesh Sharma's spaceflight | 40 years to 'Sare Jahan Se Acha'

First-time voters reveal what their expectations are from the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Watch to know more.

Indian elections 2024: India's first-time voter from Chennai speaks to WION

Spokesperson Gourav Vallabh has called it quits over ideological differences with the party and he's not alone in this. Many senior leaders have recently entered their Association with the party.

Indian National Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh resigns from Congress

The Indian Defence Ministry announced the successful test firing of the country's New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime, from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast.

Explained: What is Agni Prime, the new-generation ballistic missile test-fired by India

India's former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassinators are to be released after being initially sentenced to death. Supreme Court of India has ordered their release.

Assassins of ex-India PM Rajiv Gandhi sent back to Colombo

Weeks before India's national elections, Elon Musk-owned X announced support for posting Community Notes, the company's crowd-sourced fact-checking programme, in the major international market.

X's new community notes feature for India

Elon Musk announces new X feature - Community Posts

Over the years, IPL has been a huge success and many franchises have become extremely popular worldwide. Here is a list featuring teams with most matches in the cash-rich league.

Teams with most matches in IPL

A political row erupted in India over an island. A tiny island between India & Sri Lanka known as Katchatheevu Island became a hot topic. A few days back, PM Modi hit out at Congress over its decision to hand over the island to Sri Lanka in the 1970s. Sri Lanka gave its first reaction to the controversy.

How is Sri Lanka reacting to the Katchatheevu island issue heating up in India?

Elon Musk announces new X feature - Community Posts - now available in India

First Indian to go to space - Rakesh Sharma - talks to WION, says 'hope youngsters get inspired'

India's microfinance sector is an unsung hero in India's economic ascent. Today on Pollnomics, we decode India's microfinance boom & how central government policies are pushing ahead to drive economic inclusivity. Watch in for more details!

India's microfinance boom: Southern India leads in outreach & loans under microfinance

Minister of Road, Transport & Highways - Nitin Gadkari - has started his election campaigning in Nagpur. The BJP candidate from Nagpur constituency held a road show in Southwest region.

India Elections: Nitin Gadkari holds mega rally in Nagpur, kicks off election campaigning

Ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections in Manipur, four notable individuals—including BJP leader Sagolsem Achouba Singh and former Yaiskul MLA Elangbam Chand Singh—made a move on April 1 by joining the Congress party. Thoudam Debadatta Singh and advocate Oinam Hemanta Singh are the other two members of the Congress.

West Bengal: Centre extends security to four BJP leaders' security

The Congress party on Wednesday (April 3) expelled senior leader Sanjay Nirupam for six years for ‘indiscipline’ and ‘anti-party statements’. Sanjay Nirupam, had lambasted Congress for conceding the prized Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat to its former rival, now ally, the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray.

India: Congress expels Sanjay Nirupam for 6 years over ‘indiscipline’, ‘anti-party statements’

India: 74% clients in microfinance outreach from rural India

India’s microfinance sector surges 21% in 2023

It is summer time in India, when power consumption reaches its peak every year. In a bid to reduce supply interruptions, the Indian government may invoke an emergency rule to run gas-fired power plants during the summer.

India: Govt may invoke emergency rule to run gas-fired power plants

In a historic milestone, the Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir broke record with over one million tourists, generating revenue exceeding Rs 110 crore. It shows how the tourist footfall in Kashmir valley has increased, thanks to efforts being taken by the government to develop a region, that has for long been marred by conflict.

Gravitas | Kashmir Tourism Boom: Over 1 Million Visitors Took Gulmarg Gondola

A company director and three workers were among four killed on Wednesday (Apr 3) after a reactor at a pharmaceutical company's plant in the Sangareddy district in the Indian state of Telangana exploded.

Telangana: Explosion at pharma factory in Sangareddy kills four, several feared trapped under rubble

The Delhi high court has reserved its judgment over Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. In response to Kejriwal's petition, the ED submitted a reply claiming the Aam Aadmi Chief is the kingpin of the liquor policy scam.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeks immediate release from custody

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