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Over 100 UK MPs and peers are pressing Foreign Secretary David Lammy to intervene for the release of Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh imprisoned in India since 2017 on terrorism charges. Despite an acquittal in one case due to lack of evidence, Johal remains detained, with concerns raised about torture and forced confessions.

Speaking at a public meeting in Chennai, he says the the government at the Centre, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has ‘surrendered’ to the people

The Kommaghatta 66/11 KV substation, tendered in August 2021 and built at a cost of approximately ₹32 crore, was scheduled to be completed within 13 months

Projects that are hanging fire include extension of the road that runs beneath the Kochi metro corridor to Hill Palace Road, and widening of S.N. Junction–Poothotta road; TRURA to launch stir

On April 16, a Special Bench headed by CJI Khanna recorded an assurance by the government to neither denotify any waqf property, including waqf-by-user ones, nor make any appointment of non-Muslims to the Central Waqf Council or the States Waqf Boards

Assam Police took swift action following a torture allegation. The incident involved Sanjit Moran at Bordumsa police station in Tinsukia. Five police personnel faced suspension, including sub-inspectors Jayanta Kalita and Rajib Deka. Constables Bishal Jyoti Basudev Boro, Bhaiti Das, and Rajib Deka were also suspended. An inquiry is underway, and authorities promise strict action if the allegations hold true. Locals protested, demanding justice for Moran.

About 8,500 players will participate across 28 sports; the PM underscored the Games’ significance in providing a major platform for the nation’s youth; he urged visitors to sample Bihar’s famous litti chokha and makhana

Prabhsimran Singh's brilliant 91 propelled Punjab Kings to a 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. His explosive innings, supported by Shashank Singh's cameo, lifted Punjab to 236/5. Arshdeep Singh's early wickets crippled Lucknow's chase, despite Ayush Badoni's valiant 74, restricting them to 199/7 and securing a crucial win for Punjab.

“Drug traffickers tend to misuse long-haul trains to shift narcotics across State lines, thinking they can evade detection due to the speed and anonymity the railway system offers,” said an SWR official

Parul Das wife of Hargobind Das and Pinki Das wife of Chandan Das sought protection and deployment of appropriate central forces for their safety and added that they were “left shaken and traumatized by the brazen conduct of the officers.

Sources say victim helped in busting a hideout of militants recently; political parties demand a thorough investigation