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Kerala High Court refuses to halt release of film linked to Venjaramoodu murders

Kerala High Court refuses to halt release of film linked to Venjaramoodu murders

April 7, 2026 12:57 PM

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea to prevent the release of a film allegedly based on the Venjaramoodu mass murder case, citing concerns over media trial and impact on...

Iran asks citizens to form 'human chains' around power plants as Trump deadline nears

Iran asks citizens to form 'human chains' around power plants as Trump deadline nears

April 7, 2026 12:53 PM

Facing escalating threats from the US, Iran is mobilizing its citizens to form 'human chains' around power plants as a defensive measure against potential airstrikes, raising...

SC 9-judge bench hears pleas against women's discrimination in religious places

SC 9-judge bench hears pleas against women's discrimination in religious places

April 7, 2026 12:30 PM

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench has commenced hearing on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and the scope...

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

April 7, 2026 12:23 PM

Jammu and Kashmir police have dismantled an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module, arresting five individuals, including a fugitive who had been on the run for 16...

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

April 7, 2026 12:16 PM

A man in Rampur, India, has been arrested along with two associates for allegedly murdering his wife, a police constable, and their three-year-old son to fraudulently claim...

Congress Leader Venugopal Alleges Vijayan's Collusion with BJP in Open Letter

Congress Leader Venugopal Alleges Vijayan's Collusion with BJP in Open Letter

April 7, 2026 12:13 PM

AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal has released an open letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging secret deals with BJP leaders and the central government,...

Union Minister Pradhan Alleges TMC Mismanagement of Funds, Criticises Bengal's Education System

Union Minister Pradhan Alleges TMC Mismanagement of Funds, Criticises Bengal's Education System

April 7, 2026 11:52 AM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused the TMC government in West Bengal of diverting central funds for party activities and destroying the state's education system. He...

Bengal SIR: Nearly 91 lakh names deleted from voter list

Bengal SIR: Nearly 91 lakh names deleted from voter list

April 7, 2026 11:34 AM

The Election Commission reports a significant reduction in West Bengal's electoral rolls following a Special Intensive Revision, with nearly 9.1 million voters deleted.

British Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Entry into India from Nepal

British Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Entry into India from Nepal

April 7, 2026 11:31 AM

Two British nationals have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment by an Indian court for illegally entering India from Nepal. The individuals, Hassan Amman Saleem and...

Kerala Farmer's Death at CPI Office Sparks Investigation

Kerala Farmer's Death at CPI Office Sparks Investigation

April 7, 2026 11:10 AM

A farmer was found dead at a CPI office premises in Kerala, leading to a police investigation and local protests.

Iran will be decimated within 4 hours if...: Trump

Iran will be decimated within 4 hours if...: Trump

April 7, 2026 10:59 AM

Trump also brushed off criticism of his expletive-laden references to causing destruction in Iran if they failed to make a deal to end the war.

Iran Supreme Leader 'unconscious', receiving treatment in Qom: Report

Iran Supreme Leader 'unconscious', receiving treatment in Qom: Report

April 7, 2026 10:50 AM

Reports indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Supreme Leader and a potential successor, is reportedly unconscious and receiving medical treatment in Qom, according...

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

April 7, 2026 10:35 AM

Two Indian nationals and one Nepali national have been arrested in Nepal's Lumbini province for drug trafficking. Police seized 3,300 ampules of narcotic drugs from the...

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

April 7, 2026 10:13 AM

An inmate at the Sultanpur district jail in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide, prompting an investigation.

2 children killed in bomb attack in Manipur

2 children killed in bomb attack in Manipur

April 7, 2026 10:07 AM

A tragic bomb attack in Manipur's Bishnupur district has killed two children and injured their mother, igniting protests and raising concerns about ongoing ethnic violence in...

Assam Elections: Acid Test For Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF

Assam Elections: Acid Test For Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF

April 7, 2026 09:54 AM

The outcome of the assembly elections will not only determine AIUDF's immediate relevance but could also shape its long-term role in Assam's political landscape.

Artemis II completes record-breaking moon flyby

Artemis II completes record-breaking moon flyby

April 7, 2026 09:49 AM

The Artemis II mission has made history as its astronauts journeyed farther from Earth than any humans before, conducting a lunar flyby and observing the moon's far side in...

Kerala Elections: 'Some CPM Leaders Are Islamophobic'

Kerala Elections: 'Some CPM Leaders Are Islamophobic'

April 7, 2026 09:22 AM

'The BJP and its allies can decide the fate of many candidates.'

Will Iran Be Browbeaten By Trump's Threats?

Will Iran Be Browbeaten By Trump's Threats?

April 7, 2026 09:08 AM

Far from it; the country's resistance to the US, its nuclear ambitions, and its pursuit of influence and proxies across the Middle East are driven by a constant search for...

'Keralites Accept BJP As A Mainstream Contender For Power'

'Keralites Accept BJP As A Mainstream Contender For Power'

April 7, 2026 09:04 AM

'When Narendra Modi was here, he spoke only about development and what the BJP wanted to do in Kerala. That kind of sober rhetoric or argument is acceptable to the people here.'

Motorcycle Gunman Injures Man in Navi Mumbai Shooting

Motorcycle Gunman Injures Man in Navi Mumbai Shooting

April 7, 2026 08:28 AM

A man was injured in a shooting in Navi Mumbai after an unidentified assailant on a motorcycle opened fire. Police are investigating the incident as attempted murder.

Author Alleges Mob Assault During Shah Bano Book Research in Indore

Author Alleges Mob Assault During Shah Bano Book Research in Indore

April 7, 2026 08:15 AM

A woman claiming to be an author has alleged she was attacked by a mob in Indore while researching the Shah Bano case, but police deny the mob assault, stating the dispute was...

Two Children Killed, Mother Injured in Manipur Bombing

Two Children Killed, Mother Injured in Manipur Bombing

April 7, 2026 07:01 AM

Suspected Kuki militants launched a bomb attack in Manipur's Bishnupur district, killing two toddlers and injuring their mother. The incident occurred in Moirang Tronglaobi, an...

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

April 7, 2026 02:35 AM

Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the mental health of a man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly after he drove an SUV onto the premises. The suspect's...

RS, LS reject Opposition motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

RS, LS reject Opposition motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

April 7, 2026 01:54 AM

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker reject opposition notices to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing insufficient grounds.

Artemis II mission targets record distance from Earth

Artemis II mission targets record distance from Earth

April 7, 2026 01:28 AM

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Monday said the crew of Artemis II is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take humans farther from Earth...

Delhi Assembly Breach: Probing the Motives Behind Security Incident

Delhi Assembly Breach: Probing the Motives Behind Security Incident

April 7, 2026 12:54 AM

Investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach focuses on the suspect's mental health history and potential links to the farmers' agitation.

'Iran can't have nukes': Trump rejects Tehran proposal, signals tough line

'Iran can't have nukes': Trump rejects Tehran proposal, signals tough line

April 7, 2026 12:42 AM

US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that his administration has received a proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia, but described the...

Woman Held at Lucknow Metro Station with Ammunition

Woman Held at Lucknow Metro Station with Ammunition

April 7, 2026 12:36 AM

A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the Badshahnagar Metro Station in Lucknow after 53 live cartridges and 10 spent cartridge casings were found in her bag during a security check.

The Gulf War: Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog!

The Gulf War: Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog!

April 7, 2026 12:22 AM

Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog On The Gulf War.

Pro-Kannada protest targets Guv over 'Hindi bias', demand recall

Pro-Kannada protest targets Guv over 'Hindi bias', demand recall

April 7, 2026 12:14 AM

A pro-Kannada organisation protested against the Governor of Karnataka over a letter asking the state government to reconsider its decision to replace the marks system with a...

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

April 7, 2026 12:06 AM

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak issued an unconditional apology in a criminal contempt case but has been directed to appear in person at the next hearing.

Mumbai Police Solve Churchgate Murder Case Within 24 Hours

Mumbai Police Solve Churchgate Murder Case Within 24 Hours

April 7, 2026 12:05 AM

Mumbai Police arrested a 52-year-old man within 24 hours of a murder near Churchgate railway station. The victim, Rahul Panjwani, was killed after an argument. Police used CCTV...