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CBIC introduces one-time relief for SEZ manufacturing units to sell at concessional duty amid disruptions

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a one-time relief measure allowing eligible manufacturing units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to sell goo... Read More


'Red Terror' ends in Dantewada after 40 years, say officials; district declared Naxal-free

Dantewada, April 1 -- Five Maoist cadres surrendered under a rehabilitation initiative in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, with security forces also recovering weapons, officials said on Tuesday. Authorities ... Read More


"Even Veerappan falls short": Jagan Mohan Reddy slams Chandrababu Naidu govt over Amaravati capital project

Amaravati, April 1 -- Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday attacked the Chandrababu Naidu-led government, alleging that corruption in the Amaravati capital project is... Read More


King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war

New Delhi, April 1 -- King Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States despite calls for the ceremonial event to be called off due to U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated crit... Read More


Ruckus in HP Assembly over panchayat reservation notification; BJP walks out

Shimla, April 1 -- The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed uproar on Wednesday as Opposition BJP members demanded an adjournment motion under Rule 67 over the government's notification empowering depu... Read More


Senate declares seats of three deceased lawmakers vacant, directs INEC to conduct by-elections

Nigeria, April 1 -- The Senate on Tuesday declared the seats of Enugu North, Nasarawa North, and Rivers South-East Senatorial Districts vacant. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made the declar... Read More


'Holistic approach' adopted to tackle Naxalism: BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud

Hyderabad, April 1 -- BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Tuesday said that the BJP government adopted a 'holistic approach' to deal with Naxalism, viewing it not just as a law and order issue but also ... Read More


Transgender Rights Amendment Bill Gets President's Nod, Sparks Fresh Debate

India, April 1 -- The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which introduces graded punishment for offences causing bodily harm to transgender persons, has received the asse... Read More


Senegal doubles jail terms for same-sex relations amid crackdown

France, April 1 -- President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed the law after it was published in the official journal on Tuesday, finalising legislation that parliament had already approved on 11 March by ... Read More


Delhi Court lists defamation Satyender Jain's complaint against BJP MLA Karnail Singh for framing of charges

New Delhi, April 1 -- A Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday listed a defamation complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Karnail Singh for notice of accusation (framing of charges). Delhi forme... Read More