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After days of speculation, Mr. Choudhary was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP and NDA legislative parties; likely to take oath at 11 a.m. on April 15 with two Deputy CMs from the JD(U)

The 213-km access-controlled corridor now open for use is expected to significantly improve regional connectivity, linking key towns and integrating with major national corridors, before reaching Dehradun

Kochi’s drinking water crisis continues as approval for a 190-MLD water treatment plant remains pending, while a ₹2,000-crore sewage treatment project aimed at improving the city’s sanitation system is also awaiting clearance

Though a predominantly agrarian constituency, it suffers from serious traffic congestion and infrastructure related issues including road expansion, underground sewerage system and proper solid waste management

Despite political promises, younger generations show little interest in agriculture’s future, say several farmers

India Meteorological Department issues a heat alert for the State and the agency warns that sizzling temperatures will continue

Commuters have welcomed the move, citing long-standing inconvenience

Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump held a significant phone call, reviewing robust bilateral ties and progress in their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They also addressed the critical situation in West Asia, emphasizing the need for a secure and open Strait of Hormuz. This marks their third discussion this year, following recent peace talks.

Kolkata Knight Riders players wore black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings to mourn the passing of former India cricketer C. D. Gopinath. Gopinath was a member of India's first-ever Test-winning team and a significant figure in early Indian cricket history.

Akshay Kumar's birth was a answered prayer at Vaishno Devi, with his parents requesting a naughty child. Years later, during a thanksgiving trip, a dangerously ill infant Akshay miraculously recovered after his mother's unwavering faith and prayers at the temple, a moment he believes was divine intervention.

If anything, this moment feels like a rare theological pullback, a reminder that the Church, for all its history of intrigue and compromise, still retains its oldest function: to define the boundaries of right and wrong when politics refuses to.

Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) will release AP Inter 1st and 2nd year results 2026 on April 15 at 10:31 AM. Over 10.57 lakh students appeared for IPE March exams. Results will be available on resultsbie.ap.gov.in and via Mana Mitra WhatsApp service. The marks memo will include subject-wise scores and grades. Students can apply for recounting, while supplementary and improvement exams will be offered for those who need them or seek better scores respectively online.

A US-sanctioned tanker, the Rich Starry, linked to China, appeared to reverse course in the Gulf of Oman after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Its movements are closely watched as a test of President Trump's naval blockade, with another tanker, Elpis, also showing unusual activity near Iran.

Samsung has implemented price hikes across a wide range of its mobile devices in the US, affecting smartphones and virtually its entire tablet lineup. While some smartphone increases target high-storage configurations, all Samsung tablets have seen price jumps, even entry-level models. This strategic shift likely reflects changing supply chain costs and a focus on higher-margin products.

With Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz now in the Minnesota Vikings, J.J. McCarthy’s time with the franchise may be coming to a close. USA TODAY predicts a draft-day trade for McCarthy. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell suggests a trade package sending McCarthy to the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams for a higher draft pick. This move could allow McCarthy to develop under head coach Sean McVay. As McVay turned around Baker Mayfield’s career, he could do the same with McCarthy.