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April 1-Sept 30: Govt notifies timeline for 1st phase of Census; to be held digitally for first time​​ | India News

New Delhi: The Union home ministry Wednesday formally notified the timeline for the first phase of Census 2027 — involving housing and houselisting operations — declaring that it shall be conducted over a 30-day period, to be specified by each state or Union territory, between April 1 and Sept 30 this year. Invoking its powers…

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‘Drishyam 3’ to hit theatres in April: Jeethu Joseph says film should come without big expectations | Malayalam Movie News

Director Jeethu Joseph revealed ‘Drishyam 3’ is slated for an April release, urging audiences to watch without high expectations. He also confirmed his film ‘Valathuvashathe Kallan’ premieres January 30. Mohanlal expressed excitement about reprising Georgekutty, likening it to reuniting with an old friend holding new secrets. Director Jeethu Joseph has shared an important update about…

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Shraddha Kapoor to wrap shooting for Laxman Utekar’s ‘Eetha’ by March and commence ‘Naagin’ in April – Reports |

Shraddha Kapoor is starting 2026 with work galore and no breaks at all. Moving fast from one film to another, right now, Kapoor is finishing up shooting for Laxman Utekar helmed film ‘Eetha’. The actress has been shooting for many months.According to a Mid Day report, once ‘Eetha’ is wrapped up in March, Shraddha Kapoor…

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Problems with online refunds? NCH helps citizens recover Rs 45 crore since April; e-commerce complaints top list

When five scheduled pickup requests were cancelled without explanation, Ramesh Kumar (name changed) approached the National Consumer Helpline. Months after ordering the furniture online, Kumar, the Jodhpur resident was still stuck with defective goods and no refund. Then his call to 1915, changed everything. Within days, government’s National Consumer Helpline stepped in and secured his…

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Census 2027: Headcount to begin from April; to be held in two phases – all you need to know about exercise | India News

NEW DELHI: The government on Friday allocated Rs 11,700 crore for the upcoming census schedule from April to September in 2027.According to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the census will be conducted in two phases — housing enlisting and population enumeration.“Census 2027 will be the first ever digital census. The digital design of the census has…

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New rules to make drunk-driving checks more reliable from April | India News

NEW DELHI: Beginning April, breath analysers, used to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of drivers or employees, will be required to comply with the newly notified norms issued by the consumer affairs department. The updated standards aim at enhancing accuracy, consistency and credibility of the devices, which play a critical role in law enforcement and…

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‘The Boys’ Season 5 trailer: Homelander and Bucher get ready to face-off in bloody first clip; final season set for April 2026 premiere |

The boys are banding together for one last time!The first trailer for the fifth and final season of ‘The Boys’, is finally here and it signals the end of one of television’s most explosive series. Watch the trailer: The Boys – Final Season Teaser Trailer | Prime Video In the clip, Karl Urban’s Butcher, sends…

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US sanctions: Washington eases curbs on Lukoil outlets outside Russia; exemption valid till April 2026

A dispatch rider passes in front empty building of the Lukoil headquarter in Sofia, Bulgaria (Picture credit: AP) The United States has temporarily lifted some restrictions on Lukoil-branded fuel stations operating outside Russia, allowing them to continue running despite sanctions placed on the parent company. The treasury department confirmed on Thursday that these stations —…

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UK wage rise: Minimum pay raised for 2.7 million workers from April; businesses warn of higher cost pressures

File photo: Chancellor Rachel Reeves (Picture credit: AP) Millions of low-paid workers in the UK will receive a pay increase from April as the government confirmed new minimum wage rates ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. The hourly rate for over-21s will rise by 50p to £12.71, with 18–20-year-olds seeing an 85p jump to £10.85, and under-18s…

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