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Day In Pics: April 01, 2026  Outlook India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on Congress in Assam, dubbing Rahul Gandhi a “Rajkumar” and predicting electoral defeats. He expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA securing a “hattrick” in the state, highlighting development under Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma. PM Modi also promised a Uniform Civil Code and positioned Assam as

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Ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, CM MK Stalin unveiled a raft of welfare promises and development plans in Tiruchirappalli. Key pledges include enhanced breakfast scheme, increased sugarcane and paddy prices, and financial aid for farmers and students. Stalin also promised Rs 2,000 monthly assistance for women and highlighted his government’s focus on law and order.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday dismissed claims related to the ‘Pink Saheli Card’, citing that some politcal people are trying to spread rumours that the card is not working.

Assam’s re-contesting MLAs have seen a significant surge in their declared wealth, with average assets jumping 80% from Rs 4.17 crore in 2021 to Rs 7.52 crore by 2026. This substantial increase highlights a notable shift in the financial standing of legislators across various parties as they seek re-election.

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during his visit to Champawat district on Tuesday, conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction state-of-the-art Science Centre being built at a cost of approximately Rs 55.52 crore

Private hospitals have been granted a final extension until April 30, 2026, to complete mandatory empanelment formalities for the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). This move follows technical hurdles on the new digital portal, with non-compliance leading to de-empanelment from May 1.