South Bengal is under a high-alert weather watch as the IMD confirms heatwave conditions will persist until at least April 25. With western districts already crossing 43°C and Kolkata’s humidity making the heat feel more intense, residents and voters heading to the polls this week are facing extreme discomfort. While the south burns, North Bengal prepares for thunderstorms, highlighting a stark weather divide across the state during this critical election season.

Chandigarh, April 13 In a significant and politically sensitive move, the Punjab government has introduced…

The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) has officially announced the schedule for the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in South Kashmir. Chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the board confirmed that the Yatra will commence on July 3, 2026, and conclude on August 28, 2026, coinciding with the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan.

In a significant development, Vishnu Deo Sai informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Maoism has been effectively eliminated from Chhattisgarh, marking what the state government describes as a historic milestone in India’s fight against Left-Wing Extremism.During a high-level meeting in New Delhi, the Chief Minister stated that regions once considered Maoist strongholds, particularly the Bastar division, are now witnessing peace and stability after decades of insurgency.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the Election Commission (EC) to freeze the electoral rolls for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections by midnight, rejecting the state government’s plea for an extension. The decision was made by a Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant to ensure the administrative timeline for the April 23 polling remains intact, despite nearly 20 lakh voters remaining excluded following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aimed at clearing “logical discrepancies.” The court emphasized that while aggrieved individuals may still approach 19 special appellate tribunals, a definitive “line must be drawn” to facilitate the election process.

In a significant move aimed at safeguarding individual liberty, the government of Karnataka has introduced the Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition Bill, 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to protect consenting adults from family or community interference, particularly in cases of inter-caste and interfaith relationships.