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The party also criticises Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for not taking up the Special Category Status issue along with the Amaravati Bill

The Home Minister claims Congress did little to check infiltration and develop the State

Lucknow Super Giants have clarified the on-field interaction between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant after their recent defeat. The franchise released a video to counter speculation, emphasizing that "not everything you see is the true story." This follows a similar public exchange between Goenka and then-captain KL Rahul last season.

Operation Chabutra draws mixed public response, with views differing on its impact on safety, policing methods and freedom of movement in Hyderabad

The FIRs were registered on the complaints lodged by businessmen and professionals from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Kerala

It wants the Centre to increase the procurement limit from 94,500 MT to 4,57,365 MT, in line with revised production estimates

Anthropic's CCO, Paul Smith, revealed "process errors" during rapid product releases caused Claude Code's source code leak, not a hack. This incident highlights challenges in the competitive AI race. The company is also navigating a legal dispute with the US government and plans to go public soon.

Actor Rajpal Yadav's legal battle over a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case saw the Delhi High Court reserve its verdict after settlement talks failed. Despite judicial intervention and an emotional plea from Yadav, who cited financial hardship, no agreement was reached.

IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal revealed expansion plans for the tournament, aiming for 84 or 94 matches. However, a significant hurdle is the crowded international cricket calendar. Dhumal suggested a potential shift away from bilateral series could create the necessary space for the IPL's growth beyond its current 74-game format.

Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on PM Modi and Assam CM Sarma, alleging foreign influence and corruption ahead of the 2026 elections. Gandhi claimed Trump controls Modi and accused Sarma of running a "land ATM" with Modi and Shah. Congress also unveiled poll promises including financial aid for women and land rights.

Parliament is set to reconvene on April 16 to consider legislation that could increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 seats reserved for women. This move aims to implement a one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, significantly altering the country's political landscape and reinforcing the government's women's empowerment agenda.

Overall, the labour codes aim to balance protection, flexibility and clarity—supporting both employee welfare and organisational efficiency in a unified legal framework.

The Arctic is emerging as a critical new maritime highway, driven by Russia and China's strategic investments in infrastructure and icebreaker fleets. This development offers shorter trade routes between Asia and Europe, challenging traditional chokepoints and reshaping global power dynamics as the US plays catch-up.

India is set to join the UK-led discussions focusing on reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Foreign Secretary is expected to represent India at this pivotal meeting.

President Donald Trump publicly criticized Bruce Springsteen on social media, accusing the musician of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and calling him a "boring singer." Trump urged his MAGA supporters to boycott Springsteen's concerts, citing the singer's long-standing vocal opposition to his presidency and policies. This latest exchange continues a feud that began in 2016.

IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal called Mustafizur Rahman’s release from Kolkata Knight Riders “unfortunate” after BCCI instructed the move, sparking controversy. The issue had wider fallout, with Bangladesh later replaced by Scotland in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Dhumal said the government has no role in daily cricket matters, while KKR confirmed they followed BCCI directives.