West Bengal Election 2026: Why did BJP choose house maid Kalita Manjhi to challenge Mamata Banerjee’s TMC? Details here

According to ANI, Kalita’s focus on key issues in her area, including poor health and education systems, lack of drinking water, and safety concerns for women, directly challenges the TMC’s welfare model with a focus on systemic neglect in tribal and forest regions.
Who is Leander Paes’ ex-wife Rhea Pillai? British model who was also married to Dhurandhar actor, know her royal family connection

Leander Paes was married to British model Rhea Pillai in the early 2000s and have a daughter together named Aiyana. The couple however ended their relationship after a decade of marriage due to legal disputes. Pillai has a royal family connection.
Delhi government releases Rs 20.26 crore for Gaushalas; licenses renewed

The long-pending licenses and lease agreements for four *Gaushalas* (cow shelters) has been renewed by the Delhi government during an event held at the Jan Seva Sadan. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented certificates of lease extension agreements to the representatives of these ‘Gaushalas’ and cleared the outstanding dues.
Delhi govt under CM Rekha Gupta sets April 15 deadline for widow pension verification

The Delhi government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has ordered its district offices to complete the verification process of beneficiaries under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) by April 15.
Air India Express: Bagdogra-Delhi flight, carrying 148 passengers onboard makes emergency landing in Lucknow after mayday call, probe underway

The crew members detected smoke in the aircraft’s avionics bay, which houses critical electronic systems, prompting the pilot to issue the distress call. The aircraft was diverted to Lucknow, where it landed safely without any injuries being reported.
Who is Shabir Ahmed Lone? Lashkar-e-Taiba commander behind metro poster case nabbed by Delhi police

Lone had been operating covertly, spreading anti-national propaganda, pasting objectionable and anti-India posters at several locations to create unrest and influence public sentiment.
‘Paltu Ram’ hits dead end? Nitish Kumar quits Bihar Assembly, when will he resign as chief minister?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha, has resigned as an MLC to comply with constitutional rules.
Andhra Horror: Married Navy staffer kills lover at home, stores chopped body parts in fridge, investigation underway

Navy official Chintada Ravindra kills lover Polipalli Mounika, chops body into pieces in Visakhapatnam. He confessed to the crime, citing disputes over money and threats to reveal their affair to his wife.
Census 2027 from 1st April: Govt’s 33 questions for first phase of Census seek data on Internet, LPG, and basic amenities

India is set to conduct its 16th Census, the first fully digital one, starting April 1, 2026. The census will be carried out in two phases, Phase I-House Listing and Housing Census, from April to September 2026, which will involve collecting data on housing conditions, amenities and household assets. The Phase II-Population Enumeration will begin from February 2027 to gather demographic, socio-economic and educational data. Enumeration of castes will also be undertaken during this phase.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: IMD warns of heavy rainfall, issues ‘orange’ alert for Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Haryana; Check full forecast here

The IMD had earlier issued yellow alerts across parts of India, including Delhi-NCR, warning of light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.