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Police have arrested two more Lawrence Bishnoi gang members in Sri Ganganagar for conspiring to extort a jeweller through threats and reconnaissance for firing. This brings the total arrests to seven, with the gang aiming to instill fear among businessmen. The accused, previously involved in a Mumbai firing, were brought from jail for further interrogation.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

The Kerala Film Critics Awards 2025 have been announced, with Mohanlal clinching Best Actor for 'Thudarum' and 'Hridayapoorvam'. Dinjith Ayyathan's 'Eko' secured Best Film, while Dominic Arun directed the Best Director winner, 'Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra'. The Best Actress award was a tie between Kalyani Priyadarshan and Anaswara Rajan.

The Southern India Film Editor’s Association has suspended editor Pradeep E Raghav for alleged union rule violations and negligence concerning the illegal online leak of the film 'Jana Nayagan'. The association cited the employment of non-union assistants and admitted Raghav's 'negligence' in handling processes, emphasizing the need to protect the industry's integrity.

Pankaj Chaurasia, an NSS volunteer from Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, has advanced to the final round of the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026. He will engage in a national-level virtual interaction with the Prime Minister after competing against over 1.2 million participants. The final round is scheduled for April 12-13.

In Patna, the LPG shortage is prompting students to get resourceful. Many hostel messes are closing down, pushing students to experiment with alternative cooking methods or make the journey back home for meals. Those in private housing face tough choices, skipping meals or grappling with soaring food costs.

A 24-year-old mechanic from Hazaribag, Pradeep Kumar, tragically died in a road accident in Oman on Wednesday. Kumar, who had traveled to Oman with 200 others for transmission line work three months prior, had recently been discharged from a hospital after falling ill. His father has appealed for the body's return for local funeral rites.

Gurgaon's civic infrastructure development faces significant setbacks as a review of road projects reveals widespread delays and stalled work. Two contractors, Sachin Bansal and Ravindra India Projects Pvt Ltd, are behind schedule on multiple projects, some by over a year, prompting the MCG to issue notices and impose penalties.

Bindu Menon, wife of Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar, alleged finding him in a compromising situation at his residence and sought police assistance. She claims she was prevented from leaving and her phone was targeted. Kumar responded by stating his personal life is not for public interference and dismissed the accusations as politically motivated.