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12 Apr

Amarnath Yatra 2026 schedule announced; registration to begin on April 15

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBaltal, Manoj Sinha, marnath Yatra, Pahalgam, Registration

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Jammu and Kashmir administration has officially announced the dates for the annual Amarnath Yatra 2026, with the pilgrimage set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha confirmed on Sunday that the 57-day yatra will begin with the first batch of pilgrims departing from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu. The traditional "Pratham Pujan," marking the spiritual beginning of the journey, is scheduled for June 19 to coincide with Jyeshtha Purnima. Prospective pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 are eligible to undertake the trek via either the…

12 Apr

Mathura Boat Mishap: One More Body Recovered, Rescue Teams Intensify Efforts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingMathura

Mathura (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue teams recovered another body on Sunday in the aftermath of the boat capsize incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district, taking the total number of fatalities to 12, officials confirmed. Additional District Magistrate Amaresh Kumar stated that the body was found near Chamunda Ghat during ongoing search operations along the Yamuna river. The remains have been sent for further procedures, while efforts continue to trace those still missing. A large-scale rescue mission remains underway, involving eight teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and four teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with support…

12 Apr

Nation Prays for Asha Bhosle’s Recovery as PM Modi Voices Concern

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingAsha Bhosle

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle has been hospitalised in Mumbai, prompting an outpouring of concern from across the country, including a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishing her a speedy recovery. The veteran artist, aged 92, is currently undergoing treatment at Breach Candy Hospital after suffering from exhaustion and a chest infection. The update was shared by her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, who said that doctors are closely monitoring her condition and requested privacy for the family during this time. Reacting to the development, the Prime Minister said he was deeply concerned and offered prayers for her…

11 Apr

4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Maharashtra’s Marathwada region; tremors felt in Vidarbha

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude struck parts of the Hingoli district in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 8:45 AM with its epicentre located at a depth of 10 kilometres near Shirli village in Vasmat taluka. While no loss of life has been reported, the tremors caused significant panic across neighbouring districts, including Nanded and Parbhani. Hingoli Collector Rahul Gupta confirmed that the seismic activity caused structural damage in Pangra Shinde village, where several houses and community halls developed visible…

11 Apr

Digital-only tolling goes live at National Highway plazas; five states temporarily exempted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFASTag mandatory April 10, National Highway toll digital payment 2026, NHAI Annual Pass fee 2026, UPI toll surcharge

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) implemented a fully digital tolling ecosystem across India’s National Highway network on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Under the new mandate, cash payments have been officially discontinued at over 1,150 fee plazas nationwide. All user fee payments are now processed exclusively via FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This transition is part of the government’s push to eliminate congestion, increase lane throughput, and ensure greater transparency in revenue collection. While cash is no longer an option, the ministry has introduced a tiered digital payment structure. Commuters with a valid,…

11 Apr

13 killed, 30 injured in massive triple-vehicle collision in Bihar’s Katihar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBihar NH-31 collision, Katihar, Katihar bus truck crash, Nitish Kumar ex gratia

Katihar (Gurpreet Singh): A devastating road accident involving a bus, a truck, and a pickup van claimed at least 13 lives and left 30 others injured in Bihar’s Katihar district on Saturday evening, April 11, 2026. the collision occurred around 6:30 PM on National Highway 31 within the Kodha block. Katihar Superintendent of Police Shikhar Choudhary confirmed that while initial reports placed the death toll at seven, six more individuals tragically succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The victims in the pickup van were reportedly travelling from the neighbouring Purnea district when the crash occurred. Preliminary investigations suggest that the…

11 Apr

Negligence That Kills: Who Will Answer for Vrindavan Tragedy?

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingVrindavan

Vrindavan ( Rajeev Sharma): A devastating boat tragedy in Vrindavan has once again exposed shocking administrative lapses and reckless disregard for human life. According to initial reports, a boat with a capacity of only 15 passengers was overloaded with nearly 35 people, clearly violating safety norms and putting lives at extreme risk. Eyewitnesses described terrifying moments as the overcrowded boat began to lose balance midstream before capsizing within seconds. With no life jackets available for passengers, the situation quickly turned fatal. Several people have lost their lives, while many others remain missing as rescue teams continue their search operations. Locals…

11 Apr

Boxer Sweety Boora, kabaddi player Deepak Hooda divorce by mutual consent

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, IndiaBig news, Deepak Hooda, Divorced, Sweety Boora

Balwinder Singh :- International boxer and Arjuna Awardee Sweety Boora and kabaddi player Deepak Hooda have legally separated, with a family court granting them divorce by mutual consent. Sweety Boora, a resident of Sector 1-4 in Hisar, had married Rohtak-based Deepak Hooda in 2022. However, differences began to surface in their relationship, which eventually led to their separation in 2025. The dispute between the two had escalated significantly, with both sides levelling allegations of assault, harassment and dowry-related issues against each other. The matter had even reached a police station, where attempts were made to mediate, but tensions reportedly persisted.…

11 Apr

Vrindavan boat mishap: Seven of a family among 10 dead, eyewitnesses recount horror

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAccident, Big update, Boat Tragedy, Punjab, Vrindavan

Gurpreet Singh :- A devastating boat accident in the Yamuna river at Vrindavan has claimed the lives of 10 pilgrims, with seven members of a single family among the deceased, plunging parts of Punjab into mourning. The victims are reported to be from Ludhiana and Jagraon, where grief-stricken families are struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. According to accounts from survivors, the group comprising nearly 130 devotees who had travelled in two buses—had arrived in Vrindavan for religious visit and were staying near an ashram. The accident occurred when they boarded a steamer to cross the river. Eyewitnesses…

11 Apr

Most wanted gangster Sahil Chauhan arrested in Thailand, deported to India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsArrested, Gangster, India, Thailand

Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant breakthrough, most wanted gangster Sahil Chauhan was arrested in Thailand and is currently being brough to India after being deported. According to officials, Chauhan will arrive at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where he will be taken into custody by the Haryana Special Task Force (STF) immediately upon landing on Saturday. A notorious figure in organised crime network, Chauhan is also wanted by National Investigation Agencies (NIA) in connection with multiple cases. Investigators have found that Chauhan has connections with the Gurugram-based Kaushal Chaudhary gang. While abroad, he is suspected of directing…