India

PM Modi reaffirms commitment to Women’s Reservation in Parliament, writes letter to ‘Nari Shakti’

14 Apr 2026 | 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored the government’s commitment to women’s reservation in legislative bodies, calling it a long-pending reform crucial for strengthening their role in governance.

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Delhi–Dehradun expressway strong example of ‘waste to wealth’ principle: Sachdeva

14 Apr 2026 | 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday said that approximately one million metric tonnes of waste from the Ghazipur landfill has been scientifically processed and utilized in the construction of the Delhi- Dehradun Expressway that was dedicated to the nation today.

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NFDC’s Malayalam film 'Achappa’s Album' set for April 24 release

14 Apr 2026 | 6:18 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) The National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is set to release its latest Malayalam feature film, 'Achappa’s Album' (Grampa’s Album).

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Fake auto parts syndicate busted in Karol Bagh; two arrested, goods worth Rs 30 lakh seized

14 Apr 2026 | 6:07 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a counterfeit automobile spare parts racket that was operating in Karol Bagh by arresting two accused and seizing fake goods worth Rs 25–30 lakh, an officer said on Tuesday.

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Jitendra Singh warns against over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence in medical education

14 Apr 2026 | 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science and Technology, cautioned against over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical education, stressing that a strong grounding in clinical practice remains essential for training competent doctors.

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Trump deletes his 'Papal robe' picture from social media account after backlash

14 Apr 2026 | 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) After massive backlash, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday deleted his picture from his social media account which showed him in Papal robe blessing a sick man. The AI generated picture showed Trump in a white Papal robe as if coming from heavens, blessing a sick man lying on bed. The background of the image included the Statue of Liberty, a large US flag fluttering, fighter jets and an eagle, as well as a nurse.

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CBSE Class 10 results likely soon, DigiLocker asks students to prepare

14 Apr 2026 | 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The wait for lakhs of students awaiting Class 10 board exam results may end soon, with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) expected to declare the first phase results later this week, possibly as early as Wednesday. The Class 10 board examinations for 2026 were conducted between February 17 and March 11, with around 25 lakh students appearing for them.

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Delhi Police arrest 2 members of Narender gang near Bhalswa lake

14 Apr 2026 | 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Delhi Police have arrested two members of the Narender gang near Bhalswa Lake in outer Delhi, with cops recovering illegal firearms from their possession, including a semi-automatic pistol and a country-made weapon, an official said on Tuesday.

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CBI raids 77 locations across 8 States in builder-financial institution nexus cases

14 Apr 2026 | 4:37 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out extensive searches at 77 locations across eight States/UTs in connection with 22 newly registered FIRs related to an alleged nexus between certain builders and officials of financial institutions, resulting in the cheating and defrauding of innocent homebuyers.

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Two arrested in assault on Army Brigadier in Delhi, LG orders security cover for Officer’s family

14 Apr 2026 | 4:29 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Three days after a serving Brigadier and his son were brutally assaulted by miscreants in Vasant Enclave of Southwest Delhi over objection to drinking in public, the Delhi Police has arrested two accused and initiated further action, while the Lieutenant Governor has ordered security for the officer’s family.

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CPI(M) condemns 'brutal crackdown' on NCR workers, targets BJP govts in Haryana, UP

14 Apr 2026 | 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday condemned what it described as "brutal repression" of agitating factory workers in the Delhi-NCR industrial belt, accusing BJP-ruled governments in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh of using force instead of addressing workers' demands for better wages and statutory benefits.

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Delhi mulls Deposit Return Scheme to curb plastic waste; feasibility study ordered

14 Apr 2026 | 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday directed officials to conduct a feasibility study on introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to tackle the growing burden of non-biodegradable waste in the city.

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Nation pays tribute to Dr. B R Ambedkar on birth anniversary;Leaders hail his enduring legacy

14 Apr 2026 | 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Top leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday paid floral tributes to B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, remembering his monumental contributions to nation-building and the enduring relevance of his ideals in shaping a just and inclusive India.

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Delhi LG directs police protection for Army brigadier assaulted in Southwest Delhi

14 Apr 2026 | 3:13 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Three days after a serving army Brigadier and his son were brutally assaulted by miscreants in Vasant Enclave of Southwest Delhi, Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday directed the police to provide security to Brigadier PS Arora and his family.

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NIA court sentences three accused in 2021 Al-Qaeda Lucknow terror conspiracy case

14 Apr 2026 | 2:51 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) A Special NIA Court in Lucknow has sentenced three more accused in a 2021 Al-Qaeda-linked radicalisation and recruitment case.

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