Morning Digest: Bihar’s ex-Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi passes away; BMC to remove 3 other billboards after several dead in dust storm, and more
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Sushil Kumar Modi, Bihar’s ‘Bhamashah’ and former Deputy Chief Minister, passes away at 72
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi passed away in New Delhi on May 13 at the age of 72. He was suffering from cancer.
Mumbai’s Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: BMC issues notice to ad agency for immediate removal of three other hoardings
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a notice to an advertisement agency on May 13 after the Ghatkopar billboard collapse incident, asking it to immediately remove the remaining three hoardings near the spot, officials said.
SC denies Soren’s plea for interim bail, but agrees to hear his challenge to arrest by the ED on May 17
The Supreme Court refused interim bail on May 13 for former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to campaign for the Lok Sabha election, but agreed to list his plea to quash his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a land scam.
UN-linked body defers NHRC-India accreditation for second year in a row
Srirangam residents seek improved infrastructure and amenities to support rapid urbanization and growing tourism demands in the constituency.
Alandur faces unresolved civic infrastructure issues, including lack of water and drainage, despite recent development efforts ahead of TN Election 2026.
Delhi's fiscal deficit surged by 62% in 2025-26, reflecting revenue declines and raising concerns about the city's economic health.
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Anvar and Firos face multiple namesake rivals in their constituencies amid a crowded candidate field.
Kamal Haasan announces support for DMK in 2026 elections, emphasizing the need for 'Dravidian Model 2.0' for Tamil Nadu's welfare.
DMK finalises seat-sharing for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, contesting 175 seats with allies DMDK and VCK.
Parliament may adjourn early for Assembly elections, allowing MPs to campaign in key election-bound states.
Indian vessels can freely sail through the Strait of Hormuz without needing permission, confirms a senior government official.
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 25, 2026
An IndiGo flight at Vijayawada airport was grounded due to a tyre burst, but all 79 occupants are safe.
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: TMC(M) gets five seats in NDA, to contest on BJP's 'Lotus' symbol
TMC(M) secures five NDA seats, to contest Assembly elections using BJP's 'Lotus' symbol in Tamil Nadu.
The Karnataka government will discuss with officials the possibility of creating a portal for unemployed youth to share their details and access job opportunities in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Minister for Small Industries and Public Enterprises Sharanabasappa Darshanapur said in the Legislative Council on Tuesday.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.