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Rationalisation of voters in Lok Sabha constituencies: A look at seats with highest and lowest no. of voters
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for a review of voter numbers in Lok Sabha constituencies. He stated that large electorates prevent MPs from serving their constituents effectively. Shah also urged support for a bill to implement a 33 percent reservation for women in legislatures by 2029.
Cabinet meeting key decisions: Maritime insurance pool, DA hike for 1.18 crore government staff, new rail corridor among others
The Union Cabinet has approved significant decisions impacting infrastructure and social security. A new Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool will boost domestic capacity. Central government employees and pensioners will see a Dearness Allowance and Relief hike. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III receives an extension. A new rail corridor in Uttar Pradesh is also cleared, enhancing connectivity.
Noida workers' unrest: Action against 203 contractors labour law violations
Noida authorities are taking strong action against contractors. Licenses of 203 contractors are being cancelled. Firms are being blacklisted for violating labor laws. Over Rs 1.16 crore in dues will be paid to workers. This follows recent labor unrest and a 21 percent wage hike implemented from April 1. Strict action will follow for any further violations.
'Kaise haraya' AIMIM Corporator Sahar Sheikh in trouble: Thane tehsildar recommends FIR over 'fake' OBC certificate
AIMIM corporator Sahar Sheikh is in trouble. Her father, Yunus Sheikh, faces a recommended FIR. An inquiry found a fake OBC caste certificate was allegedly used. This raises questions about Sahar Sheikh's election eligibility. The report highlights discrepancies in the certificate. The family's origin from Uttar Pradesh is also noted. Further action is expected.
Delhi Weather Today: Cloudy skies bring relief from heat in capital; IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and lightning
Delhi temperature: The IMD has predicted that the temperature in Delhi might reach 42 degrees Celsius on Friday and the temperature is expected to rise in the coming days. The skies in the Delhi-NCR region turned hazy on Thursday morning and the AQI is expected ro remain poor. The IMD has also forecast scattered rain and thunder in Delhi today and the weather saw a sudden change on Friday.
India Post GDS 2026 3rd Merit List Date and Time: Check when and how to download from indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, documents needed and more
India Post GDS 3rd Merit List: The third merit list of India Post GDS is expected to be released in the last week of April or in May. Following the past trends, the third merit list should be released in May. Students can check their names in the merit list by visiting the official website indiapostgdsonline.gov.in
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LIC HFL Recruitment 2026 begins: Check direct link to apply, eligibility, salary, selection process, important dates and more
LIC Housing Finance recruitment 2026: LIC Housing Finance Limited has opened applications for 180 Junior Assistant positions and the deadline is April 30. To apply for LIC HFL, candidates need a graduate degree with 55% marks and must be between 21 and 30 years old. The selection process involves an online exam and interview, with a starting salary of ₹20,000 plus benefits.
Amravati scandal: Mastermind Ayan, who sexually abused 180 minors and recorded over 300 explicit videos, linked to Owaisi's party. Cops reveal how a bet exposed him
Amravati viral videos: In a significant development in the Amravati sex abuse scandal, police revealed that the alleged mastermind Ayan Ahmed was a former member of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM. Ayan Ahmed, accused of sexually abusing 180 minors and recording more than 300 explicit videos, had a bet with his friend who would win over more girls, that finally blew the lid off the scandal.
Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours? As new Gujarat stretch of Mumbai Expressway opens, check entry and exit points, route
Delhi–Mumbai Expressway: The Union Transport Ministry, in a release, stated that the Godhra–Vadodara stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has been completed and opened to traffic on a trial basis. Once the project is completed, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will reduce the travel time between Mumbai and Delhi to just 12 hours. It will connect Gurugram, Kota, Vadodara, Indore and others.
Zoho layoffs: Sridhar Vembu's firm laid off 300 employees without prior warning? Here's all about the social media buzz
Zoho layoff: There's a growing buzz on social media that Sridhar Vembu's company Zoho laid off 300 freshers without a prior warning. The buzz gained traction after a user claimed on Blind that Zoho had suddenly asked 300 retainees to go. Zoho was quick to issue a clarification and said that post erroneously conflated the company’s internship programme with full-time employment.
CBSE Class 12 Toppers List 2026: Will it be released and when?
CBSE 12th Toppers List: CBSE Class 12 results for 2026 are anticipated between late April and early May, following exams that concluded on April 10. Students can access their results on official CBSE websites, DigiLocker, or via SMS. Last year's topper, Meghna Shrivastava, secured 499 marks.
Ghaziabad reel craze gone wrong: 19-year-old girl dies, friend critical as sports bike hits divider; video captures seconds before the deadly clash
In Ghaziabad, a 19-year-old girl died, and her friend got critically injured when they were filming a reel on their sports bike, Yamaha on NH-9. Neither of them was wearing a helmet and left their home without informing their families. A video of the collision has now surfaced on social media which shows what happened before the fatal clash.
Cannot absorb hike in wages: Noida exporters
Noida apparel exporters warn wage hikes and labour unrest may disrupt shipments, as rising costs and pressure from global buyers threaten orders, risking a shift to competing markets like Bangladesh and Vietnam.
Noida protest: Minimum wage hikes may push workers out of EPFO net, say experts
Minimum wage hikes in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are impacting Provident Fund coverage. Workers earning above Rs 15,000 may now opt out of mandatory contributions. This trend highlights the need to raise the EPFO wage ceiling. Experts suggest an increase to Rs 22,000-Rs 25,000 to ensure broader social security for low-wage earners. Enforcement challenges persist.
Noida protests: UP govt approves revised minimum wages across categories
Following violent Noida protests by factory workers demanding a wage hike, the Uttar Pradesh government approved a minimum wage increase for various worker categories. Unskilled workers will now earn Rs 13,690 monthly, semi-skilled Rs 15,059, and skilled Rs 16,868 in the Noida-Ghaziabad region.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway not fully operational yet? How one 1,600 sq m house is blocking the ₹12,000 crore connectivity project
Even after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026, a small two-storey house named “Swabhiman” in Loni’s Mandola village continues to block a key exit ramp. A lone watchman guards the house day and night while the family demands fair 2026 market-rate compensation for land acquired in 1998.
Infra spend up six-fold since 2014, crosses Rs 12 lakh crore: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially launched the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, marking a significant investment in national infrastructure. Since 2014, spending on such projects has seen a staggering six-fold increase. The expressway, at a cost of ₹12,000 crore, promises to cut down travel times and expenses significantly. It thoughtfully includes a wildlife corridor to safeguard local animals.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens: Route, map, toll charges, entry, exit points and travel time; Here's everything we know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026. The 210-213 km six-lane corridor, built at a cost of around Rs 12,000 crore, will slash travel time from over 6 hours to about 2.5 hours. It features a major wildlife corridor through Rajaji National Park and connects key towns in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Narendra Modi inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun expressway; travel time to drop to 2.5 hours, boost connectivity and tourism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 213-km Delhi-Dehradun expressway, a ₹12,000-crore, access-controlled corridor that will cut travel time between the two cities from over six hours to about 2.5 hours. The six-lane (expandable to 12) high-speed route, equipped with smart traffic systems, will ease congestion on NH-58, improve connectivity across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and boost tourism to destinations like Mussoorie, while incorporating green features such as wildlife passages.
Not just Noida, why workers are protesting across several cities in India
Industrial unrest has erupted in Noida, one of Asia’s largest planned industrial hubs, as workers across thousands of units protest over minimum wage concerns, with violence reported in parts of the electronic city. The agitation comes amid rising global living costs triggered by fuel supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war involving Iran.
'Same company, 35% higher salaries': The Gurgaon connection behind Noida factory workers’ protests
Noida's factory workers erupted in violent protests, demanding higher minimum wages after learning of significant pay hikes in Gurgaon. This wage disparity, exacerbated by Haryana's nearly 35% increase, fueled widespread unrest, leading to torching of vehicles and stone-pelting. Over 300 arrests were made as authorities investigate potential organized mobilization.
Uttar Pradesh government hikes interim minimum wages by up to 21% from April 1, 2026 after Noida worker protests; check list for all districts
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an interim pay hike for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers, effective April 1, 2026. Workers in Noida and Ghaziabad will receive the highest increase of 21%, while other districts see hikes of nearly 15% and 9.21% respectively. The government also debunked rumors of a Rs 20,000 statewide minimum wage.
Ghaziabad won't allow building construction without tree plantation anymore: Check new plot approval norms for builders & land owners
Ghaziabad Development Authority has introduced a new rule making tree plantation compulsory based on plot size for all building approvals from April 1. Developers must show earmarked plantation space in maps and deposit a security amount, which will be refunded only after officials verify the trees have been planted.
Sarovar Hotels targets revenues of Rs 2,300 crore this year
Sarovar Hotels targets Rs 2,300 crore revenue this year, a 15% increase. The company is ahead of its goals, with February and March performing strongly. Domestic travel is a key focus, mitigating impact from international conflicts. Sarovar is expanding with a focus on quality over quantity, targeting tier two and three cities. Branded residences are a new growth area.
Uttar Pradesh: LPG Distributors Association introduces 5 kg small LPG cylinders for labourers
Ghaziabad is launching new 5 kg LPG connections for the economically weaker sections and working class. Eighty-five gas agencies in the district have received 50 cylinders each for distribution. This initiative aims to benefit daily wage labourers, small families, and temporary residents.
Punjab shocker: Couple sells three-day baby for just Rs 2 lakh, Haryana police bust Rs 9 lakh racket linked to Greater Noida–Ghaziabad network
Haryana Police have dismantled an inter-state newborn trafficking racket in Bahadurgarh, arresting seven accused in connection with the case. A daily-wage couple from Punjab allegedly sold their three-day-old baby boy for ₹2.25 lakh, believing he would have a better future. Investigations revealed the infant was being trafficked to childless couples in Delhi for a much higher price as part of an illegal adoption network.
UP Weather update: 60 districts on orange alert as IMD predicts sudden change from today. Check the forecast for Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad and more
Uttar Pradesh weather: The IMD has warned of rain, thunderstorms and strong gusty winds in multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh today, April 8, 2026. AS many as 60 UP districts are on orange alert and IMD has warned of moderate rain in Meerut, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar and others. There are chances Lucknow might also receive rain on Wednesday.
Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather today: When will rain stop in Delhi-NCR? IMD's latest forecast has all the details
Delhi rain update: Delhi is likely to see rainfall and thunderstorms today, April 8, 2026 and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the capital. Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad are also likely to witness generally cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain along with thunderstorms on Wednesday.
Delhi rain prediction: Will it rain in Delhi-NCR tomorrow and why is the capital receiving sudden showers in April? IMD's forecast revealed
Delhi rain: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Wednesday, April 9, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall. Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram might also see rain with thunderstorms tomorrow. According to the IMD, the sudden change in Delhi's weather is being attributed to an active western disturbance.
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