School Holiday Alert: Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh & other states declare early breaks due to heatwave; check state-wise summer vacation dates, new timings
In the Noida and Greater Noida area, the District Magistrate has issued a mandatory revision for all schools, Government, Private, CBSE, ICSE, and others. From April 27, Noida schools were asked to revise their timings to 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Check State-wise Summer holidays 2026 date and time here
India, New Zealand sign historic free trade agreement: Here are key points from the deal
This comes after teams from New Delhi and Wellington completed talks in December last year. The agreement reportedly has a total of 20 chapters, covering trade in goods, remedies, dispute settlement, legal provisions, and more.
Iran War: Togo-flagged tanker with 12 Indian crew members under fire from Iranian Coast Guard near Oman
A Togo flagged chemical tanker with 12 Indian crew members on board was attacked by the Iranian Coast Guard near the coast of Oman.
‘Will return after May 4’: PM Modi assure BJP’s win ahead of Bengal elections Phase 2; lists 5 job guarantees, benefits for women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded BJP’s election rally in West Bengal with a big announcement of returning back after May 4. During his election speech, PM Modi listed 5 job guarantees for various sections of society and various benefits for women.
West Bengal Election 2026: ‘Maa Kali filled me with new energy’, PM Modi says as poll campaign concludes
In an open letter to the voters, which was shared on social media, PM Modi invoked the Hindu goddess Kali, saying the deity filled him with “new energy.” The prime minister also equated the West Bengal election campaigning to a pilgrimage.
Ganga Expressway to have two main tolls, charges at 19 entry-exit points, check details
Under the project terms, the concessionaire will handle toll collection for 30 years through the designated plazas and entry-exit locations.
Heatwave Alert: IMD warns of severe heat wave conditions across north, central India; Maximum temperature touches 46.9°C in Akola
India Meteorological Department forecasted heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh on April 26 and heat wave conditions on April 27.
Delhi-Zurich-bound Swiss flight carrying 228 passengers cancels takeoff after engine failure, 6 injured
The A330 aircraft, operating flight LX147, was carrying 228 passengers and four infants when the incident occurred
Ex-cricketer Harbhajan Singh gets CRPF security after AAP protest outside Jalandhar residence, days after switch to BJP
Harbhajan Singh has been given CRPF security after protests by AAP workers outside his Jalandhar home following his switch to BJP.
Rain coming? Back-to-back Western Disturbances to bring relief from severe heatwave in North India
A Western Disturbance is a weather system that originates in the Mediterranean region and travels eastwards, inducing moisture and instability to parts of North India. These systems are key in breaking prolonged spells of heat during peak summer months.