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India tightens footwear rules to curb toxic chemicals, aid exports push

New Delhi, April 1 -- India has tightened chemical safety norms in the footwear sector, with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issuing voluntary standards to detect hazardous substances in footwear... Read More


'Justice being done in Parliament': TDP MP as Lok Sabha passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's capital

New Delhi, April 1 -- After the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu said that "justice is being done" sin... Read More


Delhi's food safety dept steps up surveillance; public health non-negotiable, says Health Minister

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Food Safety Department of Delhi government has intensified surveillance and enforcement activities across the national capital to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic... Read More


J&K CM promises phased regularisation of daily wagers this fiscal

Jammu, April 1 -- Reaffirming its commitment to regularisation of daily wagers, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the process will be initiate... Read More


Supreme Court asks MP High Court to examine objections over ASI videography of Bhojshala-Kamal Maula disputed site

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Supreme Court has asked the Madhya Pradesh High Court to consider objections raised by either parties over the videography conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (AS... Read More


Bihar introduces time-bound digital approval system for nursing colleges

PATNA, April 1 -- In a major reform aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency, the Bihar health department has rolled out a fully digital, time-bound system for granting approvals to new nursing ... Read More


Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde claims priest's blessings cured her chronic throat ailment: 'Medicines didn't help'

Mumbai, April 1 -- City Mayor and BJP leader Ritu Tawde has drawn attention after claiming that a long-standing throat ailment was cured through the blessings of a "gurudev", after medical treatment f... Read More


Scuffle between TMC, BJP workers outside Kolkata CEO office over Form 6 submission

India, April 1 -- Violence erupted between workers of Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office in West Bengal late on Tuesday over allegat... Read More


Why does India's financial year start from 1st April and not 1st January? Explained

New Delhi, April 1 -- Every year, January 1 marks the start of a new calendar year. But for India's government, companies, taxpayers and financial system, the real reset comes three months later - on ... Read More


Middle East war: 1,150 Indians evacuated from Iran via land borders reach Armenia and Azerbaijan, says MEA

New Delhi, April 1 -- Since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict one month ago, more than 1,150 Indian citizens were evacuated from Iran via land borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of... Read More