Arvind Kejriwal to skip HC hearing, expresses distrust in Judge Swarana Kanta, eyes SC appeal

The case relates to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, in which the CBI has challenged the discharge of Kejriwal and other accused persons.
Who was Sheikh Yusuf Afridi? How was Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed’s close aide killed?

Sheikh Yusuf Afridi was considered an important link in the US-proscribed terror group’s operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, and investigators are treating his death as a targeted assassination.
Rebranded Raghav Chadha? Ahead of Punjab polls, Rajya Sabha MP tries to arrest backlash, explains AAP exit, calls it ‘toxic workplace’ : Watch

Raghav Chadha took to Instagram account and posted a video saying his move to Join BJP was driven by concerns over what he described as a toxic work environment within his former party, AAP.
West Bengal Election 2026: PM Modi challenges Mamata Banerjee as campaign ends, who will have last laugh in TMC vs BJP contest?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a Vijay Sankalp rally in Barrackpore ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, highlighting his long association with the state and expressing confidence in a BJP victory after the results on May 4.
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.