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The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended the names of two women advocates for appointment as judges of the Kerala High Court.
The decision was taken in a meeting of the collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The advocates recommended are Preeta Aravindan Krishnamma and Liz Mathew Anthraper.
The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for all licensed auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to have basic knowledge of Marathi from May 1. The directive was announced by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday.
The move will come into effect on Maharashtra Day and will apply across the state.
A Class 5 student died while more than 100 others fell ill after consuming a meal at a government-run residential school in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, officials said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at Kakabandha Ashram School, where students reported discomfort soon after eating food served on Sunday morning.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a nearly 40-minute phone conversation on Tuesday, against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia.
The discussion came shortly after the collapse of high-level talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, which had aimed to stabilise the region.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the resumption of negotiations between the United States and Iran, urging both sides to return to dialogue and avoid further escalation in the region.
Macron said he held separate conversations with Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the need to revive talks that had been suspended earlier.
At least four workers were killed and 15 others injured after a boiler explosion at a power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on Tuesday, according to police officials. The incident occurred at a private facility operated by Vedanta Limited in Singhitarai village.
The blast triggered panic in the area and prompted an immediate emergency response from local authorities.
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved an interim increase of around 21% in minimum wages for workers in key industrial districts, including Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad. The decision comes in the wake of large-scale protests by factory workers in Noida demanding better pay and working conditions.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary was on Tuesday elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar, paving the way for him to become the state’s next Chief Minister. He is scheduled to take oath on April 15 at 11 am.
The decision was taken during a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting, marking a significant political shift in the state leadership.
Soon after his selection, Choudhary expressed gratitude to the BJP’s central leadership for placing their trust in him. He described the responsibility not merely as a political position but as a “sacred opportunity” to serve the people of Bihar.
In a significant political development, Samrat Choudhary has become the new Chief Minister of Bihar on Tuesday, marking a major leadership transition in the state.
Choudhary’s elevation comes shortly after the resignation of outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who stepped down earlier in the day, bringing an end to his tenure amid shifting political alignments.
A major political transition is underway in Bihar following the resignation of the chief minister and the dissolution of the state cabinet after its final meeting in Patna. The move formally ends the current government’s tenure and sets the stage for the formation of a new administration.
The development is being seen as a turning point, potentially paving the way for a BJP-led government in the state for the first time under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
When it comes to patriotic and war-themed films, the 1997 film "Border" still reigns supreme. It held a special place at the box office and in the hearts of audiences. The recently released "Border 2" also earned a strong following, bringing the franchise back into the spotlight. Now, just 81 days after the success of "Border 2," significant news has emerged regarding "Border 3."
According to reports, work on "Border 3" has already begun, and the film is planned to be made on a grander scale than before. It is reported that the makers have been preparing for the third installment for quite some time, and now work on its story is progressing rapidly. Immediately following the success of "Border 2," the decision to continue the franchise has been made, further fueling audience curiosity.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may release the Class 10 results at any time. Although the board has yet to officially announce the date and time of the results, media reports discussions suggest the results could be declared any time before or after April 14th. Millions of students are eagerly awaiting their results.
This year, the CBSE Class 10 exams were held between February 17th and March 11th, 2026. Since the exams concluded, students and parents have been monitoring the results for updates. Now that the evaluation process is almost complete, the possibility of an early result release has increased.
A major political upheaval is set to occur in Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to resign from his post today on Tuesday. The formal resignation process is expected to be completed by noon, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the state. After prolonged political discussions, the power dynamics are now considered almost certain.
According to sources, the next Chief Minister of Bihar will be from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This change will be seen after a long time since the BJP has taken over the reins of the state. While deliberations on the final name are still ongoing, it is likely that one of Samrat Chaudhary and Nityanand Rai will be given the responsibility. The final decision will be made by the top leadership.
The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which now covers the distance from Delhi to Dehradun in just two and a half hours, has been opened to the public today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate this modern expressway in Dehradun. This new highway has made travel faster and more convenient, but it also comes with several strict rules.
The Transport Department has clarified that adhering to the prescribed speed limit on the expressway will be mandatory. High-tech cameras have been installed along the entire route, which will automatically issue challans for overspeeding and driving in the wrong direction. Stopping in the middle of the road or making U-turns is strictly prohibited on the expressway. Travelers must prioritize entry and exit points.
The latest petrol and diesel rates in country were released Tuesday morning. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) update prices based on international crude oil prices and fluctuations in the dollar-rupee exchange rate. These changes directly impact the common man's pockets, making it essential to stay updated on daily prices.
Slight fluctuations in petrol and diesel prices have been observed in most districts of the state. Minor changes in rates have also been recorded in major cities like Lucknow, Agra, Kanpur, Noida, and Ghaziabad. However, overall prices have remained stable, with no significant increase.
Government offices, courts, post offices, government schools and colleges, and public sector undertakings (PSUs) will remain closed across the country on Ambedkar Jayanti. Furthermore, according to the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, banks will also be closed in most states. However, banking services may remain partially operational in some states.
The stock market will also be completely closed today. Trading will be suspended on both the BSE and NSE exchanges. There will be no transactions in the equity, derivatives, and SLB segments. Trading will resume on April 15th.
Although the morning session at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will be closed, trading will continue from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM. Commodity trading will be partially operational.
Bank branches will be closed in several major cities across the country, including Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru. This may result in customers having to wait a day for banking transactions.
Halfway through April, heatwaves have begun to rapidly intensify across India. According to the India Meteorological Department, temperatures have reached close to 40°C in many parts of the northern plains, western, and central India. Heatwave-like conditions are developing prematurely in many areas, while cold weather continues to persist in the hilly states.
