VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Capricorn Horoscope Today, April 26, 2026: Not a good day for investment FM Nirmala Sitharaman Mumbai: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday said high voter turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu points to possible anti-incumbency and political change, while describing defections to BJP to the party’s governance and leadership appeal.The Union finance minister linked elevated voter participation to dissatisfaction with incumbent govts, saying that “the normal psephologist analysis would say when there is strong anti-incumbency… that’s when there is a voter turnout of this kind,” adding that “there will be a change going by this voter turnout…”On leaders from other parties joining BJP, she said parties attract entrants when they “run a responsive govt” and are “absolutely fair in dealing with every section of society.”Sitharaman also pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record, saying his “integrity” and “governance capability” continue to draw people to the party.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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(PTI Photo) Dehradun: Geetika Pant from Bageshwar and Naincy Dubey from Dehradun emerged as inspiring toppers in the Uttarakhand board results, their achievements shaped by hardship and resilience.Geetika scored 98% in Class 12, jointly topping the state, while balancing her studies with caring for her ailing grandfather until his death. She later dedicated her success to him, crediting her taxi-driver father and family support for helping her persist through financial strain. She now aims to become an engineer.Naincy Dubey topped her Dehradun school in Class 10 with 83% after her family left Uttar Pradesh due to farming losses and land deprivation. Her father works as a gardener, and the family cannot afford private tuition, so she relied on self-study and free resources. She hopes to pursue science and join the merchant navy.Across Uttarakhand, girls outperformed boys, pass percentages improved, and several students from modest backgrounds achieved top ranks through discipline and determination.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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The earlier highest-ever demand was registered on May 30, 2024, when it clocked 249.9 GW.Banda hottest on SaturdayWith the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting a harsh summer this year, the power ministry has estimated peak power demand at 271 GW. With heatwave conditions gripping major parts of the country, officials said electricity demand and consumption are likely to surge further this month.To put this in perspective, peak power demand in April last year was recorded at 235 GW. Due to milder weather in 2025, peak demand touched the year’s highest level of 242.8 GW on June 12, though the power ministry had projected demand to reach 270 GW. Power demand crossed the 245 GW mark on Jan 9 this year due to intense cold conditions in north and northeast India.As per data compiled by Grid India, electricity consumption remained subdued till April 12 due to mild weather and sporadic spells of rain in north India, but has been steadily rising since April 13.The demand this week proved the grid controller’s forecast wrong, which had estimated a peak of around 240 GW on April 24. For the April 27 – May 3 week, it has projected demand to remain subdued initially but to rise to 246 GW on May 1.Officials said demand may rise further as the IMD has indicated that heatwave conditions may develop in isolated pockets of j&k, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, and central India over the coming days.”These weather conditions will push electricity consumption across the country, and power demand may rise further, setting a new peak in the coming days,” said an official.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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Govts, he said, must first generate wealth through reforms, investment and business growth.Naidu also called for a rethink on population policy. The Andhra CM said India should now encourage families to have at least two children to preserve its demographic advantage.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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(PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Despite the breakaway faction claiming they have fortified themselves legally with two-third of the party’s members in the Upper House merging with BJP, AAP on Saturday announced that they will be writing to RS chairman C P Radhakrishnan to seek disqualification of members who crossed over a day ago. AAP member in RS, Sanjay Singh highlighted that “the anti-defection law clearly states that no form of split is permissible in the assembly, Rajya Sabha, or Lok Sabha. It has no legal recognition. Thus, the defection of these MPs is illegal, incorrect, unconstitutional, and against parliamentary rules.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? What you need to knowFrom tiny succulent to thriving beauty: How to grow jade plants the right wayAll about Jennifer Aniston’s lavish houses, the latest one bought for USD 14.8 millionHow to sharpen mixer grinder blades at home’I’m a Celebrity South Africa’: The Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas fallout explainedLove or loot? 5 glaring signs your partner is treating you like a human ATMDiabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar‘Marty Supreme’ to ‘Greenland 2’; English releases of the week on OTT123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap Representational image KOLKAT/CHENNAI: Bengal recorded a historic 93.2% turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, while Tamil Nadu’s final provisional figure settled at 85.1% after a marginal revision, EC data showed on Saturday.More than 3.36 crore voters cast ballots across 16 Bengal districts on April 23, out of a 3.6 crore electorate. Cooch Behar led with 96.2%, followed by South Dinajpur at 95.4%. Malda (94.8%), Jalpaiguri (94.7%), Birbhum (94.5%) and North Dinajpur (94.2%) also crossed 94%. Only Kalimpong (83%) and Darjeeling (88.9%) remained below 90%.Tamil Nadu’s turnout was revised down by .05 percentage points, accounting for 28,672 voters and pegging total votes at 4.87 crore. Figures remain provisional. EC ruled out any re-poll after scrutiny of 75,064 polling stations. Karur district topped at 92.6%, while Karur constituency led with 93.4%. Veerapandi in Salem followed at 93.4%.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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Must I embrace them?’ Election Commission Kolkata Police on Saturday issued a fresh transfer and posting order involving four inspectors across three police stations in the city. In an official communication, KP commissioner informed Bengal chief electoral officer that Gautam Das, inspector with the special branch has been posted as officer in-charge (OC) of Kalighat police station (PS). Subrata Pandey, inspector from the south division has been transferred as OC of Alipore PS. In another reshuffle, Uttam K Paik, inspector with the Special Branch has been appointed as additional OC, Kalighat PS. Chameli Mukherjee, inspector serving as additional OC at Alipore PS, has been transferred to Ultadanga Women PS as OC. The EC also announced its decision to rope in 11 more police observers for phase II polls on April 29 when polling will be held for 142 seats. Among the new 11 police observers, three are for South 24 Parganas, two for North 24 Parganas, and one each for Hooghly, Nadia, East Burdwan, Howrah, Kolkata South, and Kolkata North.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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The high-speed train is on track for April 2027 debut. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor will be the first to run it.First ‘swadeshi’ bullet train to roll out on Mum-Ahd route by April ’27Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated Saturday “Aditya”, a dedicated high-speed rail manufacturing complex at BEML Limited’s Tippasandra campus in Bengaluru. The facility is built to produce B-28 trainsets, backbone of India’s indigenous high-speed programme.About the AuthorSuchith KidiyoorSuchith Kidiyoor is an Assistant Editor with The Times of India, Bengaluru, bringing over 15 years of journalistic experience. A keen observer of the city’s evolving landscape, he specializes in covering urban mobility, infrastructure, traffic management, urban planning, and public policy. Known for his in-depth reporting, he also closely follows developments within the Karnataka government, including affairs at the state secretariat and sessions of the legislature.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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Army has raised at least 16 Bhairav battalions, with plans to raise a total 25 of them in coming months.Each unit is reported to have 250-300 specially trained soldiers and is meant for rapid-response roles, reconnaissance, surprise raids and other high-intensity missions in sensitive border areas. These battalions are intended to give Army faster, more flexible options in modern conflict, while relieving some pressure on elite Special Forces formations.The first Bhairav Battalion was raised last year, with the unit formally announced in July 2025. The battalions made their public debut during the 77th Republic Day parade on Jan 26 this year. Bhairav battalions are designed to fill the operational gap between conventional infantry and special forces. Troops are drawn from various arms, including infantry, artillery, air defence and signals.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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The court issued notice to CBI, and listed the matter for hearing on May 5.On March 2, the CJM court held that prima facie, evidence existed against Farooq and other accused in the case, observing that “the essential ingredients of offences under sections 120-B, 406 and 409 of the Ranbir Penal Code are made out”. Farooq, appearing virtually before the trial court on March 30, pleaded “not guilty”.CBI had filed a chargesheet against the NC president and others in 2018, alleging the siphoning of about Rs 43 crore from funds provided by BCCI to JKCA. The agency said the funds were misappropriated between 2002 and 2011, when Farooq was JKCA president. The chargesheet named him along with then JKCA general secretary Mohammad Saleem Khan, former treasurer Ahsan Ahmad Mirza and J&K Bank executive Bashir Ahmad Misgar.In his revision petition, Farooq submitted that he held an honorary role as JKCA president and was not involved in day-to-day financial administration which, he said, was vested in the treasurer and the general secretary. A routine administrative signature on a 2008 resolution could not be construed as evidence of a “meeting of minds” for alleged embezzlement, he argued.The sessions court in its order observed that framing of charges is a “major step” in a criminal trial with implications for a person’s reputation and liberty. Allowing proceedings to continue during the pendency of the revision petition could render the challenge infructuous and cause irreparable harm, it said.The court said at the interim stage, it is not required to conduct a “roving inquiry” into the merits, but only to determine whether a prima facie case for intervention is made out. “Given the complexity of the legal issues raised regarding vicarious liability in criminal law and the absence of any document bearing the applicant’s signature on the disputed vouchers and cheques relied upon by the prosecution, the balance of convenience shifts in favour of the applicant,” the court stated.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? 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We fight each other politically. But he deserves to meet his critically ill father. That is his right,” Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone said.Rashid’s son Abrar said his grandfather Khazir Mohammad was on ventilator support in the ICU of Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital. “Granting short-term bail would not weaken the system. It would show balance and that the law is not blind to human suffering. A man who has spent years in Tihar jail only asked for a few moments with his father in his final hours. It is painful to see that even this was denied. I hope compassion finds space in this critical situation. Some moments, once lost, can never be brought back,” Abrar said.Rashid, lodged in Tihar since 2019, faces charges under the UAPA in a 2017 terror funding case probed by the NIA.Governing National Conference (NC) MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan appealed to the Centre “to consider Rashid’s release on humanitarian grounds”.Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) pinned hopes on “fairness and compassion” from Delhi high court, where the MP’s regular bail plea is to come up on April 27. AIP expressed deep concern over the denial of interim relief and urged the authorities to take into account Rashid’s position as a sitting MP of Baramulla, which comprises 18 assembly segments and nearly 40% of Kashmir’s population.Rashid had been granted custody parole to attend Parliament’s Budget session earlier this year. He won the 2024 LS polls defeating NC’s Omar Abdullah by over 2 lakh votes in Baramulla. 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