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Lok Sabha passes bill giving Amaravati statutory status as Andhra Pradesh capital

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, and formally accord ... Read More


Shivakumar reaffirms unity amid Zameer row in Davanagere South bypoll

Davanagere, April 1 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar on Wednesday sought to project unity within the party, asserting that the Congress is guided by its id... Read More


Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: CM Stalin campaigns across Tiruchirappalli for DMK candidates

Tiruchirappalli, April 1 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Wednesday campaigned across multiple areas in Tiruchirappalli, rallying support for party candidates ahead of the 2... Read More


'Government notification on partial lockdown': Viral document sparks panic; here's the truth

New Delhi, April 1 -- As the Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to intensify, speculation around a possible lockdown in India has resurfaced. In recent days, ... Read More


Kenya's Novostar Ventures marks final close of third fund

New Delhi, April 1 -- Novastar Ventures, a Kenya-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage companies, has marked the final close of its third fund below target. The Nairobi-headquartered VC f... Read More


BJP's Nishikant Dubey offers apology over remarks on Biju Patnaik's after backlash: 'Mistakenly understood'

India, April 1 -- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday offered an unconditional apology for his claim that former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was the link between former Prime Minister Jawaharla... Read More


Odisha: Modi praises Biju Patnaik amid row over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks

India, April 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik as a symbol of courage and nation-building, amid a political controversy triggered by rema... Read More


Centre grants one-year duty relief to SEZ units for domestic sales

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Centre has announced a one-time customs duty concession, allowing companies in special economic zones (SEZs) to sell goods in the domestic market at reduced rates of 6.5% to ... Read More


Strong institutions, reforms will curb illicit financial flows in Africa, say Edun, Adedeji

Nigeria, April 1 -- The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji have called for urgent ... Read More


BJP Kerala set for landmark win, says Thiruvalla candidate Anoop Antony

Thiruvalla, April 1 -- BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Anoop Antony from the Thiruvalla constituency for the 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections on Tuesday expressed confi... Read More