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Mohan Bhagwat bats for wider promotion of Sanskrit

The RSS chief says a significant proportion of vocabulary across linguistic traditions in India was either derived from or influenced by Sanskrit. Its growth will not displace but rather strengthen other languages, he says

Gujarat civic body polls: over 700 seats decided unopposed as three-way contest sharpens in State

Even before polling, 733 seats, the majority of them held by the Bharatiya Janata Party, have been decided uncontested after the withdrawal of nominations

Excise policy case: Delhi High Court judge Swarana K. Sharma refuses to recuse, rejects Kejriwal's plea

“A political leader cannot be allowed to damage an institution without any basis, as a personal attack on a judge is an attack on the judiciary itself,” Justice Sharma said

India is violating its obligations under international law: Francesca Albanese

The UN Special Rapporteur speaks on her latest report on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, flags legal and moral concerns for countries backing Israel

Conveyed to DKS that action against minority leaders ‘inappropriate’, says Minister Satish Jarkiholi

Three-year-old girl mauled to death by stray dogs in Peddapalli district

The girl was playing in front of her family’s rented room when the stray dogs attacked her and dragged her away to a nearby field

Kondapalli festival to be held annually, says Minister

Election Commission will leave no stone unturned for free, fair and transparent election in West Bengal: CEC

The election will be ‘fear free, violence free, intimidation free, inducement free, chappa free, ⁠booth-jamming free, source-jamming free’, Gyanesh Kumar says

SOP issued for verification of assets declared by candidates during elections, Income-Tax departments tells Madras High Court

Additional Solicitor General AR.L. Sundaresan makes the submission during the hearing of a case filed against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

Steps to address concerns of residents over structure plan in Kalamassery municipality

Municipality to set up a help desk from May 1 to address concerns over zonal variations. Ward-wise list of different zones to be made available within a week

Digital arrest is a crime against human dignity: CJI

Such frauds result in not only financial loss but also a ‘blistering sense of violation’ in victims, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant says at a lecture; he says while the crimes are executed with speed and coordination, institutional response in India has been ‘fragmented and sequential’.

Bhumi puja performed for 56 power facilities worth ₹97 cr

As many as 56 power infrastructure facilities will be readied for the Godavari Pushkarams-2027 at a cost of ₹96.90 crore in Rajamahendravaram and Rajanagaram constituency; the infrastructure development would include laying underground power cables and setting up a power station

Tension prevails in capital after BJP-CPI(M) clash in Nettayam

Govt. committed to bring back Kaleshwaram Barrages involving huge public money into use: CM

Accuses BRS of rushing to Delhi to ‘fall at BJP’s feet’ to scuttle State’s CBI probe plea

Kerala issues surgical safety protocol after alleged hospital lapses spark row

It aims to reduce errors during surgical procedures across all public health institutions, from primary health centres to tertiary care hospitals

Elephant rescued from mud in Udutore backwaters

Hyderabad devotee donates ₹1 crore to TTD Trusts

Loan app threat: youth who went missing traced

He revealed to the police that he left home, unable to withstand the continuous mental harassment and threats from the online app operators’ agents

ISRO ties up with TIFR for collaboration in space science

Basavanna’s principles must be the guiding light in everyone’s life, says CM

Mr. Siddaramaiah also announced an allocation of ₹5 crore for the construction of Basava Bhavan

Madras High Court stays case against BJP leader Annamalai over Muthuramalinga Thevar remarks

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar grants the interim stay and also dispenses with the petitioner’s personal appearance before a judicial magistrate court in Salem

BJP to reintroduce Women’s Reservation Bill, says Nagothu Ramesh; protests on April 24, 25

BJP to reintroduce Women’s Reservation Bill, says BJP Andhra Pradesh general secretary Nagothu Ramesh; party to hold State-wide protests against Congress in Vijayawada on April 24, 25

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Fishing communities in Killiyoor seek adequate emergency measures

Being the last Assembly segment of Tamil Nadu, Killiyoor has been a Congress stronghold. Party veterans, including Marshal Nesamony and Ponnappa Nadar, were elected from the constituency.