Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP, New Bihar CM to be announced soon

Nitish Kumar took the oath as a Rajya Sabha member, signalling his exit as Bihar’s Chief Minister.
Justice Yashwant Varma resigns from Allahabad HC amid impeachment proceedings over cash controversy

Justice Yashwant Varma resigned from the Allahabad High Court amid impeachment proceedings over alleged corruption linked to cash recovery from his residence.
Nari Shakti Vandan Act: CM Rekha Gupta joins DU signature drive, pushes for greater role of women in decision-making

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday visited the Arts Faculty at Delhi University, where she took part in a signature campaign supporting the Nari Shakti Vandan Act. Addressing the gathering, she underlined the urgent need to increase women’s participation in governance and policymaking.
West Bengal Election 2026: PM Modi, Amit Shah’s big promises in manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’: 10 key highlights

Themed around the concept of “Sonar Bangla” (Golden Bengal), BJP’s West Bengal manifesto’s key focus areas are development, youth employment, women’s empowerment and safety, and national security.
UP tragedy: 10 devotees die after boat capsizes in Mathura, many still missing, rescue ops on

A boat carrying a group of devotees capsized in the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura on Friday afternoon leaving at least 10 people dead, while several others are feared missing.
West Bengal Election 2026: Babri Masjid fame Humayun Kabir threatens Mamata Banerjee, to move court| Watch ‘sting video’

His statement comes after the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) withdrew its alliance with Kabir’s party. When questioned about AIMIM’s move, Kabir declined to comment and said reporters should seek answers from AIMIM.
Kumbh viral girl Monalisa a minor? Investigation finds fraud case, police files POCSO against husband Farman

The Khargone Police in Madhya Pradesh has filed a POCSO case against her husband, Farman. This happened after a police investigation confirmed that she is a minor.
Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 years

Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.
Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ May 2 local elections

In-person early voting is April 20 and April 22-28. The last day to apply to cast a ballot by mail is April 20. Read more about who qualifies for that option, which is limited in Texas, in our guide.
Texas’ SNAP ban on sodas, candies troubles diabetics and hypoglycemics

Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.