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Quick catch-up for today Bhagwant Mann defended Raghav Chadha’s removal as a routine party decision and accused him of going against AAP’s line. An Iranian crude tanker bound for India rerouted to China amid payment and sanction-related challenges. A French ship crossed Hormuz after signalling nationality, hinting at a possible shift in Iran-France dynamics. BJP…

US claims $1B student aid fraud prevented with FAFSA checks The US government has announced a series of stricter safeguards in federal student aid programs, including expanded identity verification for applicants, as part of a broader effort to curb fraud and protect taxpayer funds. The move marks a significant shift in oversight of the Free…

NEW DELHI: About 33 prototypes shortlisted under the Delhi government’s ‘innovation challenge’ to find solutions for the air pollution issue are set to enter the second phase for trials, according to officials familiar with the matter.These include solar-powered pole-mounted dust traps, filterless smoke and dust carbon-capturing devices, electrostatic mist sprayers, models for smart dust-suppression and…

UP Board to reopen portal for Class 12 practical marks The Board of Secondary Education Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) has announced a special two-day window on April 6 and 7, 2026, to allow schools to upload pending Class 12 (Intermediate) practical examination marks, after lapses in internal submissions impacted thousands of students.According to an official release…

NEW DELHI: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil rerouted mid-voyage from India to China, with payment-related issues appearing to be the main reason behind the change in declared destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, had earlier indicated Vadinar in Gujarat as its destination. If the…

WBJEE 2026 registration: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has extended the registration deadline for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2026. Candidates can now apply online till April 8, 2026, instead of the earlier deadline of April 5.Interested candidates can complete their application process through the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. The board has…

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday shared a video on social media showing him having snacks with United Democratic Front (UDF) leaders in Kerala ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.In the video, Gandhi is seen enjoying local delicacies like Appam, Puttu and omelette while engaging with UDF leaders on…

AP POLYCET 2026: The State Board of Technical Education and Training Andhra Pradesh has extended the registration deadline for AP POLYCET 2026. Candidates can now apply for the Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET) 2026 till April 9, 2026 through the official website, polycetap.ap.gov.in.The AP POLYCET 2026 examination will be conducted on April…

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he should resign first if voter lists contained names of infiltrators.Speaking at a rally in Dakshin Dinajpur, she said: “If voter list contained names of infiltrators, Modi also won with their votes earlier, so…

HP Home Guard recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards Department has extended the registration deadline till April 7, 2026 (11:59 PM) for the Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied for the 700 Home Guard volunteer posts can now complete their applications through the official recruitment portal.The recruitment drive…