'Only Pak can play the kind of role’: Tharoor’s swipe at Islamabad over Iran-US mediation

Pakistan-linked handler targeting youth, two men arrested in Bijnor tell police

Two men arrested in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, revealed a Pakistan-linked handler is building a network in India. The handler, based in Saudi Arabia, used social media platforms like Instagram. He allegedly spread inflammatory content and incited youngsters against Hindus. Police are searching for the handler and other associates involved in anti-national activities.

'With deep anguish': What Justice Yashwant Varma wrote in resignation letter to President Murmu

Justice Yashwant Varma resigned from the Allahabad High Court with immediate effect, citing deep anguish. His resignation follows a cash recovery controversy at his residence and an ongoing impeachment process initiated after a Supreme Court-led inquiry recommended further action.

'Not good for Hinduism': Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple restrictions during Sabarimala hearing

The Supreme Court expressed concern over sect-based temple restrictions, warning they could harm Hinduism and divide society. A nine-judge bench heard arguments on religious freedom versus state power to open temples, with judges questioning exclusions that might negatively impact the religion and its followers.

‘Bomb-making became cottage industry’: PM Modi attacks Mamata Banerjee, TMC at Birbhum rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi fiercely criticized West Bengal's TMC government, accusing it of normalizing violence and turning crude bomb-making into a cottage industry. He promised strict action against infiltrators and land grabbers if the BJP forms the government, highlighting the Bogtui massacre as a blot on humanity and questioning the TMC's respect for tribal communities.

‘Pot of sins now full’: PM Modi attacks TMC’s ‘Nirmam sarkar’ at Asansol rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that a political change in West Bengal is imminent, with citizens demanding it. Addressing a rally in Asansol, he accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering a 'syndicate raj' controlling the coal and sand sectors, vowing a BJP government would restore industrial strength and end mafia rule.

Kerala assembly elections: State enters silence period, voting on April 9

Kerala has entered its mandatory silence period for the April 9 assembly elections, with 2.71 crore voters set to decide the fate of 883 candidates. Public campaigning has concluded, and door-to-door efforts are underway. Strict prohibitions are in place for campaigning activities. All arrangements for smooth polling are finalized, with enhanced security measures implemented across the state.