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Jairam Ramesh said that with the election campaign now over, the Prime Minister should act on the Opposition’s demand — raised consistently since mid-March — for consultations on operationalising the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances, adding that it has no nationality and no theology

Normal life was largely unaffected in Kochi, with shops and government offices functioning as usual, while police intervened to prevent disruptions to transport. Minor clashes were reported in some areas as tensions flared between protesters and the police

Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok targeted Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and other Congress leaders in Karnataka, alleging that they had earlier downplayed the incident for political reasons

Heatwave alert in five north Telangana districts on April 28, 2026

Teenage years present challenges and parents can distinguish between healthy coping and avoidance by observing behavioural changes in teens. Signs like altered sleep, declining academic performance, substance use or intense anger may indicate underlying issues. Early recognition and open communication are crucial for providing support and seeking professional help when needed.

BJP veterans such as Suvendu Adhikari, Swapan Dasgupta, Arjun Singh, Tapas Roy and Left’s fresh faces like Kalatan Dasgupta, Minakshi Mukherjee and Dipsita Dhar take on TMC candidates 

It expressed displeasure over the State government handing over just eight kilometres of land instead of the 127 km as ordered by the court

The Congress and Left parties have condemned the Odisha government and alleged that the PESA and Forest acts are being violated in the area to help a private company

The central Tezpur University is offering a bunch of new courses and is in the process of acquiring land for two expansive campuses

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated a "lone wolf" stabbing of two security guards in Thane is being investigated as potential self-radicalisation. The accused, who recently returned from the US, allegedly targeted Hindus in the name of jihad. Investigators are exploring wider networks, with the ATS and NIA involved. Recovered notes suggest a desire to join ISIS.

Sporadic attempts by protesters to block vehicles

West Bengal's final phase of assembly elections concluded today, with all eyes on exit poll projections due after 6:30 pm tomorrow. High voter turnout in the first phase across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry has heightened anticipation for the results. Vote counting for all states is scheduled for May 4.

A new high-speed corridor will cut Amaravati-Hyderabad travel to 70 minutes and link the major cities of the south as a single economic region, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said

The 1-Gigawatt hyperscale AI data centre, coming up on 601.4 acres at Tarluvada at an investment of ₹1.35 lakh crore, is one of the largest single FDI projects in India and forms part of Google’s $15 billion commitment to Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court emphasized that religious institutions must operate under established norms, not anarchy, while hearing cases related to women's entry at places of worship. A nine-judge bench stated that the right to manage a religious institution requires regulation within constitutional limits to prevent discrimination and ensure orderly functioning.

On April 28, 2026, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ reached a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,779.02 crore, placing it just Rs. 10.54 crore away from beating ‘Baahubali 2’ to become the second highest-grossing Indian film globally. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film’s India net stands at Rs. 1,131.83 crore, continuing its pursuit of ‘Pushpa 2’s domestic record. Despite the IPL 2026 season and the release of ‘Bhooth Bangla,’ the espionage thriller remains a box office juggernaut.

Perarivalan enrolled as an advocate, to practise in Madras High Court 

Voting was held in 152 of the 294 Assembly constituencies of Bengal on April 23 and recorded a turnout of over 92%. In the second phase, polling will be held in 142 constituencies on April 29