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Rs 1,550 cr tax evasion racket spanning 7 states: 2nd accused arrested in Gujarat

April 12, 2026 22:27 IST

The case pertains to multiple GSTINs registered in Arunachal Pradesh which were found to be engaged in illicit activities, including suo motu generation of ITC and availment of ITC in the name of non-existent entities

BJP leader Vineet Joshi speaks with residents at ChajjuMajra in Mohali. (Express Photo)

As locals claim ‘hell-like’ situation in Chajju Majra, BJP leader says take immediate action, warns of stir

April 12, 2026 20:58 IST

Senior Punjab BJP leader Vineet Joshi warned that if immediate action was not taken to resolve the issues, a public agitation would be launched

Investigators found that the account had been opened using forged documents in the name of a man who had never visited Delhi.

Bank employee held for facilitating cyber fraud, opening fake account to siphon money in Delhi

April 12, 2026 20:25 IST

Police said that the accused, identified as Irshad Malik, a resident of Ghaziabad, was arrested on April 10. He was working as a Relationship Manager with a private bank, police said.

Railway authorities said that initially two local trains and one MEMU service were held up due to the failure.

15-20 trains cancelled: OHE breakdown between Bhayandar and Naigaon disrupts WR services

April 12, 2026 19:45 IST

To address the situation, a tower wagon was dispatched from Vasai Road to the site, and diesel (DSL) power was arranged to assist in clearing stranded trains.

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Karnataka II PU results: Disappointed after scoring 78%, Hubballi girl dies by suicide

April 12, 2026 19:38 IST

This is reportedly the second case of student suicide in Karnataka after the II PU results were announced on Thursday.

Urban planners however maintained that there needs to be a singular policy that needs to be drafted out for operating helipads within the city.

Mumbai to get four helipads in the next six years

April 12, 2026 19:37 IST

The BMC has proposed a helipad to be constructed in Charkop adjoining the north bound stretch of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project.

Controversy erupted after 73 educational institutions in Maharashtra were granted minority status within three days of the death of former deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who was handling the portfolio of the minority affairs department. (File Photo)

Minority status to educational institutions in Maharashtra stopped pending investigation

April 12, 2026 19:35 IST

The process has been halted pending inquiry into the incident led by a senior IAS official B Venugopal Reddy.

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Sonipat scholar turns farmer, earns Rs 50 lakh per year through lily farming

April 12, 2026 18:35 IST

Lily crop cycle begins with sowing in August, with flowers ready by December, and harvesting continuing until April.

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Karnataka Congress cracks whip over ‘conspiracy’ against party candidate in Davanagere South

April 12, 2026 18:20 IST

Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar accepted the resignation of KPCC Minority Cell president Abdul Jabbar.

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A simple night-time habit to prevent snake bites: Romulus and Zai Whitaker share practical advice

April 12, 2026 18:36 IST

Herpetologists Romulus and Zai Whitaker answer questions and share life-saving tips during a session centred on their new work, 'The Book of Indian Snakes'.

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‘He was a law student’: Heartbreak in Punjab as 2 more bodies recovered after Vrindavan boat capsize

April 12, 2026 18:15 IST

Till now, bodies of 13 people belonging to Punjab and Haryana have been recovered.

"She (Asha Bhosle) has been an inspiring and mesmerising singer who reigned over our hearts for generations," CM Mamata Banerjee posted on X.

Bengal mourns Asha Bhosle’s death: ‘Incredibly popular here too’, says CM Mamata

April 12, 2026 17:46 IST

Veteran singer Haimanti Shukla called  Asha Bhosle's passing an “irreparable loss,” and actor Rituparna Sengupta said her timeless songs will continue to stay with people forever. 

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As petrochem costs soar, 80% of Gujarat’s detergent MSMEs shut down, say associations

April 12, 2026 17:45 IST

Naresh Jain, Chairman of Gujarat Small Scale Detergent Manufacturers Association (GSSDMA) termed the situation as an existential threat to these industries.

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‘She was family to us’: Pune’s Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital mourns loss of Asha Bhosle

April 12, 2026 18:46 IST

From singing to a newborn in a hospital ward to her final acts of devotion as a mother just a day before her passing, those who treated Asha Bhosle remember a spirited soul who found joy in the simplest acts of kindness.

PM Modi stated that the children of Bengal should have opportunities to play and excel in sports and hence the BJP in Bengal has announced plans to establish a Sports University in North Bengal (File pic)

‘Anti-tribal, anti tea garden, anti-women’: PM Modi slams TMC over Siliguri Corridor security

April 12, 2026 16:43 IST

PM Modi was addressing a public rally in West Bengal's northern district of Siliguri.

"In BJP-ruled states, they have banned fish. Here, people send their kids to school on boiled rice and fish fry," Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.

‘Have you no shame?’: Mamata lashes out at BJP for obscene security checks of women, ‘Rs 1000-crore deal’

April 12, 2026 16:30 IST

Mamata Banerjee while addressing a public meeting at Lodna Football Ground, alleged that the BJP’s 'Rs 1000-crore deal' with TMC leader Humayun Kabir was intended to destabilize her party.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Bengal

‘Bengal won’t remain silent’: Yogi slams TMC, promises ‘UP-like transformation’

April 12, 2026 16:27 IST

Yogi Adityanath drew sharp comparisons between the transformation of Uttar Pradesh and the current situation in Bengal, alleging that "appeasement politics" has hindered growth.

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Delhi woman arrested for extorting Rs 17 lakh from UP cop, forcing him to convert under guise of marriage

April 12, 2026 16:00 IST

The complainant alleges that he was pressured to convert to Islam in exchange for a favourable statement in a 2021 rape case.

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Priyansh-Prabhsimran powerplay flex, Iyer’s finishing touch extend Punjab Kings’ winning run

April 12, 2026 14:43 IST

Chasing a target of 220 runs, Punjab Kings reached the target for the loss of four wickets in 18.5 overs with Iyer remaining unbeaten on 69. Openers Priyanshu Arya and Prabhsimran Singh hit half-centuries each with Arya playing a knock of 57 runs and Prabhsimran scoring 51 runs.

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Against all odds | How nonagenarian Pune resident travelled alone to Pakistan to visit childhood home

April 12, 2026 15:41 IST

Journalists in Rawalpindi located her childhood house and offered to facilitate the trip.

The RERA emphasized that project registration is subject to approvals from relevant state government departments and does not override their jurisdiction.

Chester Hills row deepens as chief secy seeks answers, RERA defends approvals

April 12, 2026 14:04 IST

The RERA emphasized that project registration is subject to approvals from relevant state government departments and does not override their jurisdiction. However, it acknowledged that complaints began emerging around five to six months ago from allottees and other stakeholders. These complaints alleged violations of Section 118 of the tenancy Act, deviations in construction, and lack of basic services.

DMRC announces upgrade of 70 trains on Red and Blue Lines (Image: DMRC/RITES)

Delhi Metro to upgrade 70 trains on Red & Blue Lines by November 2027

April 12, 2026 14:04 IST

Delhi Metro plans to upgrade 70 trains on Red and Blue Lines by November 2027. Check details, timeline, and expected passenger benefits.

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Military Digest: Kargil hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk and indomitable spirit of Ladakhi soldiers

April 12, 2026 16:19 IST

From the 1947 defence of Leh to the peaks of Kargil, the Ladakh Scouts have been India's unbreakable wall. Discover the legacy of the late Colonel Sonam Wangchuk and a regiment born from volunteer fire.

In Lucknow, the maximum temperature was recorded at 35.3°C (1.9°C below normal) on Saturday, while the minimum stood at 18.4°C. (Representational image)

UP weather alert: Temperature to cross 40°C this week; Prayagraj, Jhansi at 37.6 already

April 12, 2026 13:53 IST

Experts at Meteorological Centre, Lucknow, warned of a 6-8 degree rise in maximum temperature.

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Reader’s Corner: Khalsa, a radical idea that redefined faith and power

April 12, 2026 13:39 IST

From breaking caste barriers to challenging imperial authority, Guru Gobind Singh’s Khalsa forged a new moral and social order.

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