Pawan Khera moves Telangana HC seeking anticipatory bail in case filed in Assam

Khera had made serious allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma at a press conference in the national capital. Both the chief minister and his wife have refuted the accusations.
Ahead of Assam assembly elections 2026, CM Himanta Sarma’s remarks ‘Eat beef at home’ sparks fresh political row

Assam assembly elections will take place on April 9, Thursday, and a day before Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified his stance on beef consumption, saying he is not wanting to ban it but wants it to be limited to private spaces.
Kerala, Assam, Puducherry set to vote today to elect new legislative assemblies | Top points

Voting will be held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry in this phase of the election. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23 and West Bengal on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
Amid US-Iran ceasefire, India urges its citizens to ‘expeditiously exit’ Tehran; here’s why

The advisory came as US President Donald Trump has suspended the “bombing and attack” campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and saying that the 10-point proposal from Iran was workable.
West Bengal election 2026: CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Bhabanipur seat, set for big clash with BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari

Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the Bhabanipur seat, from where she will face a repeat clash with BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, LG Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu conduct inspection of Yamuna Ghats, assess cleanup progress

During the visit, the LG and CM reviewed various aspects of the ghat’s maintenance, including boat operations and the condition of the iron bridge.
Harsh Mander’s Unfounded Critiques: Fixation only with Yogi Adityanath’s saffron robes and his popularity

The Uttar Pradesh Criminal Law (Composition of Offences and Abatement of Trials) (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was introduced to address non-serious cases, many of which were driven by political vendetta-primarily related to protests, demonstrations, and minor breaches of public order.
India welcomes US-Iran war ceasefire: ‘Hope it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia’

The statement from the MEA comes as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire, aimed at halting attacks and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran”.
63 km long National Highway 6 to reduce travel time to 30 minutes between Lucknow-Kanpur; how will it benefit commuters? Check details

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has shared details regarding the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, the 63 km long expressway connecting two major cities of Uttar Pradesh. The authority has said that the expressway will reduce travel time saving both time and fuel for commuters.
Kerala Elections 2026: Voter ID card not mandatory, voters can use these documents; check list

Ahead of the Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026, set for April 9, Thursday, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala, has announced that voters without a Voter ID card (EPIC) can still cast their vote using alternative identity documents.