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Punjab police apprehend 2 drug smugglers with 1800 kg poppy husk

Chandigarh, April 25 (UNI) Punjab Police apprehended two drug smugglers and recovered 1800 kg of
poppy husk from a truck bearing a Rajasthan number plate in Barnala district on Thursday, an officer said.

#Punjab police apprehend 2 drug smugglers with 1800 kg poppy husk

LS polls phase-2 to decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Fate of 1210 candidates including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to be decided as electors spread across 89 constituencies in13 states/UTs cast their votes in phase two of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls on Friday.
#LS polls phase-2 to decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

Indusind Bank net up 15 pc in Q4
New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Leading private bank Indusind on Thursday reported a 15 percent jump in net profit at Rs 2,349 crore in Q4 of FY 2023–24, compared to Rs 2,043 crore in the same quarter in 2022–23.
#Indusind Bank net up 15 pc in Q4

Second phase of election on Friday will decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) The second phase of the General Elections will decide the fate of 1210 candidates including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as voters spread across 13 states/UTs cast their votes on Friday. In total, there are 89 Lok Sabha seats in the second phase.
#Second phase of election on Friday will decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

Godrej & Boyce contributes to India’s energy transition initiatives; Undertakes orders worth 1000 Cr plus in FY’24

Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) Godrej Electricals & Electronics, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce, has announced the acquisition of orders worth Rs 1000 Cr plus in FY24 for their Power Infrastructure business.

#Godrej & Boyce contributes to India’s energy transition initiatives; Undertakes orders worth 1000 Cr plus in FY’24

Over 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison damaged by heavy rains: official

Abuja, April 25 (UNI) At least 119 inmates escaped Wednesday night from a custodial center damaged by heavy rains in central Nigeria, an official said Thursday.

#Over 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison damaged by heavy rains: official

Rs 165.91 Cr worth cash, liquor, drugs seized in AP : CEO

Vijayawada, Apr 25 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said cash, liquor and drugs worth Rs 165.91 crore have been seized so far across the state during checking.

#Rs 165.91 Cr worth cash # liquor # drugs seized in AP : CEO

Inaugural season of six-team Gujarat Super League to kick off on May 1

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) The trophy for the inaugural edition of the Gujarat Super League (GSL)
was unveiled in Ahmedabad by Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) President Parimal Nathwani.

#Inaugural season of six-team Gujarat Super League to kick off on May 1

SBI General Insurance records 17 pc growth in topline and a profit growth of 30 pc in FY 23-24
Kolkata, Apr 25 (UNI) SBI General Insurance announced its financial results for FY 23-24, recording 17 per cent growth in topline faster than market growth and a profit growth of 30 per cent in FY 23-24.
#SBI General Insurance records 17 pc growth in topline and a profit growth of 30 pc in FY 23-24

Hezbollah confirms 1,650 operations against Israeli targets since start of Gaza conflict
Beirut, April 25 (UNI) Hezbollah has launched 1,650 military operations against Israeli targets since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict, leaving more than 2,000 Israeli personnel dead or wounded, according to data released by the Shiite military party on Wednesday.
#Hezbollah confirms 1 #650 operations against Israeli targets since start of Gaza conflict

Jordan to hold parliamentary election on Sept. 10

Amman, April 24 (UNI) Jordan''s Independent Election Commission said on Wednesday that the parliamentary election will be held on Sept. 10.

#Jordan to hold parliamentary election on Sept. 10

Amazon fined 10 mln euros in Italy for alleged unfair commercial practices

Rome, April 24 (UNI) The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) announced on Wednesday that it had fined two subordinate companies of Amazon group 10 million euros (10.7 million U.S. dollars) for alleged unfair commercial practices.

#Amazon fined 10 mln euros in Italy for alleged unfair commercial practices

TCS World 10K Bengaluru raises over Rs 3 crore for social causes
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) The Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru has set a new fundraising record, raising over Rs 3 crores in support of various social causes.
#TCS World 10K Bengaluru raises over Rs 3 crore for social causes

Royaloak Furniture launches 14th store in AP; 169th store in country

Bhimavaram (AP), Apr 24 (UNI) Royaloak Furniture, India’s renowned furniture brand, on Wednesday announced the inauguration of a new store here on Wednesday.

#Royaloak Furniture launches 14th store in AP; 169th store in country

Resurgence of AFS in Mizoram: Death of 174 pigs in 3 months

Aizawl, April 24 (UNI) Deaths of at least 174 pigs and piglets have been reported due to the resurgence of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Mizoram this year, with two localities of the capital, Aizawl City, being declared infestation areas, state animal husbandry and veterinary department officials said on Wednesday.

#Resurgence of AFS in Mizoram: Death of 174 pigs in 3 months

Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates in Jammu-Reasi LS Constituency
Jammu, April 24 (UNI) More than 17.80 lakh voters will decide the fate of 22 candidates contesting from Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency in the second phase, which will go to the polls on Friday.
#Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates in Jammu-Reasi LS Constituency

Kolkata-based srivari devotee donates Rs 10 lakh to TTD's annadanam trust

Tirumala, April 14 (UNI) A devotee from Kolkata has donated Rs 10 lakh to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams'' SV Annadanam Trust here on Wednesday.

#Kolkata-based srivari devotee donates Rs 10 lakh to TTD's annadanam trust

REC to provide loan of Rs 1869 cr to Chenab Valley Power Project in J&K

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) State-owned non-banking finance company REC Limited has signed an agreement with Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPPL), under which it will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,869.265 crore as a term loan.

#REC to provide loan of Rs 1869 cr to Chenab Valley Power Project in J&K

TNIFMC's Rs 1000 cr Green Climate Fund to be rolled out soon

Chennai, Apr 24 (UNI) Tamil Nadu is the only state in the country with the first-ever
Green Climate Fund and it would now be rolled out with Tamil Nadu Infrastructure
Finance Management Corporation (TNIFMC) as the fund manager for the State
Government.

#TNIFMC's Rs 1000 cr Green Climate Fund to be rolled out soon

Sensex up 114.19 points for 4th session in a row

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) Despite persistent selling by the Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIS) in the last few days, the Indian stock market has been rising as and the BSE Sensex went up 114.49 pts to close high at 73,852.94 for the 4th session in a row following gains in Commodities, Metal, Industrials and Health Care stocks.

#Sensex up 114.19 points for 4th session in a row

Inaugural CSPL announced; Tornado Tigers secure Pankaj Advani for Rs 1.02 cr

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) Bowring Institute has officially launched the inaugural Cue Sports Premier League (CSPL), a national-level snooker tournament set to enthrall audiences from May 4 to 10 at the iconic Bowring Institute in the heart of Bengaluru.

#Inaugural CSPL announced; Tornado Tigers secure Pankaj Advani for Rs 1.02 cr

Sensex advances 114.49 pts

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) Extending gains for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, the BSE Sensex went up 114.49 pts to close high at 73,852.94 following gains in Commodities, Metal, Industrials and Health Care stocks.

#Sensex advances 114.49 pts

5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale'ounga, Tonga -- USGS

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga at 0553 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale'ounga # Tonga -- USGS

5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga - USGS
Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga at 0553 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga #Tonga - USGS

JDS battles for survival in Karnataka''s 1st phase of LS polls
By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka mark a critical juncture for the Janata Dal (Secular), which is grappling with the challenge of retaining its political relevance following a significant setback against the Congress in last year''s state assembly elections.
#JDS battles for survival in Karnataka''s 1st phase of LS polls

ISL: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in first leg of semi-final 1
Bhubaneswar, April 24 (UNI) Odisha FC secured a 2-1 victory against the Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) at the Kalinga Stadium here in the first leg of their semi-final fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Tuesday night.
#ISL: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in first leg of semi-final 1

Rajouri Killing: J&K Police announces Rs 10 Lakh reward for info on terrorists involved
Jammu, April 23 (UNI) A day after one person was killed and his brother suffered injuries in a terrorist attack in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday have announced Rs 10 lakh reward for information on the involvement of terrorist(s) in the incident.
#Rajouri Killing: J&K Police announces Rs 10 Lakh reward for info on terrorists involved

Cong Govt implements 5 out of 6 guarantees in 100 days: Telangana CM

Narayanpet (Telangana), April 23 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Congress government has successfully implemented five out of six guarantees within the first 100 days of its tenure.

#Cong Govt implements 5 out of 6 guarantees in 100 days: Telangana CM

Our target is to win 12 out of 17 MP seats in Telangana: KTR
Hyderabad, April 23 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday said his party''s target is to win 12 of the 17 seats in Telangana in the Lok Sabha elections.
#Our target is to win 12 out of 17 MP seats in Telangana: KTR

Myanmar plans to cultivate 15 mln acres of monsoon paddy in FY 2024-25

Yangon, Apr 23 (UNI) Myanmar plans to cultivate over 15 million acres of monsoon paddy in fiscal year 2024-25, with an increase of over 8,000 acres from the previous year, a Department of Agriculture official said on Tuesday.

#Myanmar plans to cultivate 15 mln acres of monsoon paddy in FY 2024-25

Odisha STF arrests two drug peddlers, recovers 1.1 kg brown sugar
Bhubaneswar, Apr 23 (UNI) The STF of Odisha police has apprehended two drug peddlers, including one interstate drug peddler, during a raid and recovered contraband brown sugar (Heroin) weighing more than 1.1 Kg from their possession.
#Odisha STF arrests two drug peddlers #recovers 1.1 kg brown sugar

US to impose Visa restrictions on 13 people benefiting from commercial spyware misuse
Washington, Apr 23 (UNI) The US is taking steps to impose restrictions on 13 individuals connected to the development or sale of commercial spyware, citing efforts to combat its proliferation and misuse, the State Department said in a statement.
#US to impose Visa restrictions on 13 people benefiting from commercial spyware misuse

2 Malaysian military helicopters crash, 10 killed
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 23 (UNI) Ten individuals were killed following a mid-air collision involving two Malaysian military helicopters on Tuesday morning in Perak state.
#2 Malaysian military helicopters crash #10 killed

Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

Kochi, Apr 23 (UNI) As part of efforts to promote awareness about the importance of voting during the Lok Sabha Elections in Kerala on April 26, Wonderla Holidays Ltd, India’s largest amusement park, has announced a 15pc discount offer for customers.

#Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR
Jaipur, April 22 (UNI) In the 38th match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday, Mumbai Indians put up a challenging total of 179 runs against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a stellar partnership between Tilak Verma and Nehal Wadhera.
#Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR

Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR
Jaipur, April 22 (UNI) In the 38th match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday, Mumbai Indians put up a challenging total of 179 runs against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a stellar partnership between Tilak Verma and Nehal Wadhera.
#Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR

Meghalaya: HQ 101 Area celebrates 61st Raising Day

Shillong, Apr 22 (UNI) The 61st Raising Day of Headquarter 101 Area was celebrated with traditional military élan and fervour led by Major General Amar Ramdasani, Chief of Staff, Headquarter 101 Area.

#Meghalaya: HQ 101 Area celebrates 61st Raising Day

Telangana CM vows to revive Nizam Sugar Factory by Sept 17

Nizamabad (Telangana), April 22 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pledged on Monday to take necessary measures to revive the Nizam Sugar Factory (NSF) by September 17.

#Telangana CM vows to revive Nizam Sugar Factory by Sept 17

RIL surpasses Rs 10 lakh cr annual revenue; Q4 net remains flat

Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) Continued growth momentum in the consumer business and upstream business Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Monday posted record annual consolidated revenues at Rs 1,000,122 crore, up 2.6 per cent YoY.

#RIL surpasses Rs 10 lakh cr annual revenue; Q4 net remains flat


Jio Infocomm net up 13% at Rs 5337 cr in Q4

Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) Riding on consistent growth in its subscriber base, Jio Infocomm, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries on Monday reported 13 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 5337 crore in the fourth quarter of FY24 compared to Rs 4716 crore in the same quarter in 2022-23 fiscal year.


SC to hear TN Govt''s suit against Kerala on mega parking project on July 10
New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today fixed July 10 for finalising the legal issues related to a suit filed by the Tamil Nadu Government against the neighbouring Kerala state over the construction of a mega parking project near the Mullaperiyar dam.
#SC to hear TN Govt''s suit against Kerala on mega parking project on July 10

Hyd: Two arrested with 1200 KG of prohibited HT cotton seeds

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) The Special Operation Team (SOT) of Medchal, along with the Shamirpet Police, apprehended two individuals and confiscated 1200 KG of prohibited HT Cotton seeds from their possession.

#Hyd: Two arrested with 1200 KG of prohibited HT cotton seeds

Rupee up 11 paise against USD
Mumbai, April 22 (UNI) The Rupee continued to remain strong on Monday as it advanced 11 paise to close strong at 83.37 against the USD on selling US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.
#Rupee up 11 paise against USD

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking three years law course soon after 12th class
New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking that students be allowed to pursue three-year LL.B. courses soon after 12th class.
#SC refuses to entertain plea seeking three years law course soon after 12th class

China: 3 dead, 11 missing in Guangdong rainstorm

Guangdong, Apr 22 (UNI) Three people died and eleven remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China''s Guangdong Province in recent days, according to local authorities.

#China: 3 dead # 11 missing in Guangdong rainstorm

SC directs ending 30-week pregnancy of 14-year-old rape survivor
New Delhi, April 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed immediate termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor, saying every hour was crucial for her.
#SC directs ending 30-week pregnancy of 14-year-old rape survivor

317 in fray from 11 Maha seats in LS phase 3

Mumbai, April 22 (UNI) The nomination forms of 317 candidates in 11 constituencies of Maharashtra that goes to polls in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections were found to be valid after scrutiny, the Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer has said.

#317 in fray from 11 Maha seats in LS phase 3

Gaza: 180 bodies discovered in mass grave in hospital courtyard in Khan Yunis
Gaza, Apr 22 (UNI) The bodies of 180 people have been found by Palestinian emergency services in a mass grave at the Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis.
#Gaza: 180 bodies discovered in mass grave in hospital courtyard in Khan Yunis

Manipur: Re-polling underway in 11 polling stations
Imphal, April 22 (UNI) Re-election is taking place on Monday at 11 polling stations under the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency following violence reported in the April 19 voting process when miscreants threatened voters, destroyed Electronic Voting Machines and opened fire.
#Manipur: Re-polling underway in 11 polling stations

Israeli raid kills 1 militant in S. Lebanon, Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone
Beirut, Apr 22 (UNI) One Amal Movement member was killed and two others wounded on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a southern Lebanese village, according to Lebanese military sources.
#Israeli raid kills 1 militant in S. Lebanon #Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone

Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142
Mullanpur, April 21 (UNI) In the crucial 37th match of IPL 2024, left-arm spinner Sai Kishore emerged as the star bowler for Gujarat Titans, claiming four crucial wickets that significantly restricted Punjab Kings to a paltry 142 all out here on Sunday.
#Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142

Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142
Mullanpur, April 21 (UNI) In the crucial 37th match of IPL 2024, left-arm spinner Sai Kishore emerged as the star bowler for Gujarat Titans, claiming four crucial wickets that significantly restricted Punjab Kings to a paltry 142 all out here on Sunday.
#Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142

LS polls: Cong releases list of 11 candidates from Andhra & Jharkhand
New Delhi, Apr 21 (UNI) The Congress party released a list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections here on Sunday.
#LS polls: Cong releases list of 11 candidates from Andhra & Jharkhand

5 killed, 15 injured in train-bus collision in Indonesia

Jakarta, Apr 21 (UNI) Five people were killed and 15 others were injured in a train-bus accident on Sunday in Indonesia, local police said.

#5 killed # 15 injured in train-bus collision in Indonesia

Centre''s direct tax kitty up 18 pc in FY24, exceeds Budget target
New Delhi, Apr 21 (UNI) The government''s net direct tax mop-up surged 17.70 per cent year-on-year to Rs 19.58 lakh crore in financial year 2023-24 (FY24) exceeding the full-year Budget estimate, according to data released by Finance Ministry on Sunday.
#Centre''s direct tax kitty up 18 pc in FY24 #exceeds Budget target

Repolling in 11 Manipur polling stations on Apr 22
Imphal, April 21 (UNI) Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a repoll in 11 polling stations under the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency on Monday.
#Repolling in 11 Manipur polling stations on Apr 22

Former world No. 1 Muguruza announces retirement from tennis
Madrid, April 21 (UNI) Spanish tennis star Garbine Muguruza announced her retirement on Saturday at an event linked to the Laureus Awards ceremony which will be held in Madrid on Monday.
#Former world No. 1 Muguruza announces retirement from tennis

Brazil reports over 1,600 deaths from dengue in 2024
Sao Paulo, April 21 (UNI) Brazil has registered 1,601 confirmed deaths from dengue so far this year, with another 2,061 deaths under investigation, the Health Ministry said Saturday.
#Brazil reports over 1 #600 deaths from dengue in 2024

Telangana CM pledges crop loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh by Aug 15

Medak (Telangana), Apr 20 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, reiterated that the state government would waive crop loans up to Rs 2 lakh by August 15.

#Telangana CM pledges crop loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh by Aug 15

Verstappen on pole for F1 Chinese GP, Hamilton 18th

Shanghai, Apr 20 (UNI) Red Bull''s Max Verstappen will start Sunday''s Formula One Chinese Grand Prix from pole position after dominating qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit.

#Verstappen on pole for F1 Chinese GP # Hamilton 18th


HDFC Bank net up 37% in Q4; company recommends dividend of Rs 19.50 per share

New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) India’s largest private sector bank HDFC Bank on Saturday announced a jump of 37.1 per cent in net profit at Rs 16,511.85 crore for fourth quarter (January-March) of FY2023-24.


Bihar : BJP intending to scrap constitution it will not get more than 150 seats: Rahul
Bhagalpur, Apr 20 (UNI) Accusing BJP-led NDA of intending to scrap the constitution, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the INDIA alliance was contesting the Lok sabha election on the plank of protecting the constitution to save the democracy and claimed that the NDA would not get more than 150 seats.
#Bihar : BJP intending to scrap constitution it will not get more than 150 seats: Rahul

People have totally rejected INDI alliance in 1st phase: PM Modi
Nanded (Maharashtra), April 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the INDI alliance have come together to save and protect their own corrupt people and so the voters have completely rejected them in the very first phase and first day of polling for the Lok Sabha elections.
#People have totally rejected INDI alliance in 1st phase: PM Modi

US to withdraw 1,000 troops from Niger in coming months
Washington, April 20 (UNI) The United States will withdraw 1,000 US military personnel from the West African country in the coming months, the New York Times reported.
#US to withdraw 1 #000 troops from Niger in coming months

JK: ECI establishes 114 special polling stations in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency

Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) In a first-of-its-kind move towards inclusivity and environmental consciousness, the Election Commission of India (ECI) established 114 remarkable polling stations of different categories for voters in Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency which went for polling on Friday in the first phase of General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024.

#JK: ECI establishes 114 special polling stations in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency

BSP releases list of 11 candidates, replaces two
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Friday released the sixth list of candidates for Lok Sabha elections in which it has changed candidates from Varanasi and Firozabad seats, official sources said here.
#BSP releases list of 11 candidates #replaces two

Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Ravindra Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 off 40 balls played a crucial role in guiding Chennai Super Kings to a competitive total of 176/6 against Lucknow Super Giants here on Friday.
#Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6

Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Ravindra Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 off 40 balls played a crucial role in guiding Chennai Super Kings to a competitive total of 176/6 against Lucknow Super Giants here on Friday.
#Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6

AP:Rs 13.32 Cr worth gold, silver ornaments seized: DC

Eluru, April 19 (UNI) District Collector V Prasanna Venkatesh has said that Rs 13.32 crore worth gold jewellery, silver ornaments and liquor have been seized in the district and two nominations have been received for Eluru Parliamentary constituency in AP.

#AP:Rs 13.32 Cr worth gold # silver ornaments seized: DC

Karnataka:Special Court frames charges against 10 individuals in Harsha murder case

Bengaluru, April 19 (UNI) A special court in Bengaluru has framed charges against 10 individuals from Karnataka''s Shivamogga region in connection with the murder of a Hindu activist Harsha Nagaraj alias Harsha Hindu.

#Karnataka:Special Court frames charges against 10 individuals in Harsha murder case

IREDA nets all-time high at Rs 1,252.23 cr in FY24

New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the nation''s largest pure-play green financing NBFC, Friday announced an all-time high net profit of Rs. 1,252.23 crore in 2023-24, a 44.83 per cent jump over the previous fiscal year 2022-23.

#IREDA nets all-time high at Rs 1 #252.23 cr in FY24


MP records 70% votes in 1st phase of LS polling

Bhopal, April 19 (UNI) Voting for six parliamentary seats in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, Madhya Pradesh on Friday recorded around 70 per cent polling as over 1.13 crore voters exercised their franchise. The figure is likely to rise.


Raj: Over 52 pc votes polled on 12 seats
Jaipur, April 19 (UNI) Around 52.43 percent of the more than 2.53 crore voters exercised their democratic rights across 12 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan on Friday, poll officials said here.
#Raj: Over 52 pc votes polled on 12 seats

DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk 1A
New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a significant leap towards self-reliance in aeronautical technologies.
#DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk 1A

VIDA partners with Procam International for TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 19 (UNI) VIDA, powered by Hero, the emerging mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Procam International as the Electric Two-wheeler Partner for the upcoming Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru.

#VIDA partners with Procam International for TCS World 10K Bengaluru

TN LS polls : 63.20 pc turn out recorded till 1700 hrs
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 63.20 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1700 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, progressed smoothly, amid tight security.
#TN LS polls : 63.20 pc turn out recorded till 1700 hrs

HP: Tashigang at 15,256 ft world's highest polling station

Shimla, Apr 19 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has declared Tashigang in Himachal Pradesh as the world''s highest polling booth, where 52 electorates would cast their votes on June one.

#HP: Tashigang at 15 #256 ft world's highest polling station

Bengal records 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 percent of the 5.6 million electorates exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri recording 50.69 percent, 51.50 percent and 50.65 percent respectively.
#Bengal records 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM

Nigerian military kills 192 suspected terrorists in one week

Abuja, Apr 19 (UNI) At least 192 suspected terrorists, including three key figures, were killed in anti-terror operations in Nigeria over the past week, the military said.

#Nigerian military kills 192 suspected terrorists in one week

TN LS polls : 51.41 pc turn out recorded till 1500 hrs
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 51.41 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1500 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, began on Friday morning and is progressing
smoothly, amid tight security.
#TN LS polls : 51.41 pc turn out recorded till 1500 hrs

43.35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram
Aizawl, April 19 (UNI) Around 43.35 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate have exercised their franchise for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram till 1.00 pm on Friday as voting is underway peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state, officials said.
#43.35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram

TN Guv casts vote, urges 1st time voters to vote with full enthusiasm
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor R.N.Ravi and his wife exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls and urged the first time voters to take part in this festival with full enthusiasm.
#TN Guv casts vote #urges 1st time voters to vote with full enthusiasm

Bengal casts 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM across 3 LS seats
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 per cent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.
#Bengal casts 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM across 3 LS seats

Maharashtra records average 19.72 percent voting in four hours
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Notwithstanding a searing heat, about 19.72 percent of the voters exercised their democratic rights across the five Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra''s east Vidharbha region on Friday in the first four hours.
#Maharashtra records average 19.72 percent voting in four hours

30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram
Aizawl, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 30.63 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate exercised their rights over the first four hours for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram as voting proceeded peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state on Friday, officials said.
#30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram

Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur
Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of the poll in Manipur witnessed a good turnout, reports of firing and destroying EVMs, and reports of threats by armed persons to vote for a particular candidate.
#Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur

31.47 percent voting till 1300 hours in Bihar
Patna, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 31.47 percent of 76,01,629 electorate exercised their franchise till 1300 hours for the first phase of Lok Sabha election on four seats in Bihar.
#31.47 percent voting till 1300 hours in Bihar

Arunachal Guv, CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik, who along with his better half Anagha Parnaik cast their vote in Itanagar on Friday, called upon the state''s electorate to exercise their adult franchise to make the democracy ''success''.
#Arunachal Guv #CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm

UP: Around 36.96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 36.96 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes till 1 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 36.96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm

22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs
Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 22.60 percent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial four hours of polling till 11 am in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.
#22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs

40.05 pc turn out till 1.00 pm TN LS polls : Sahoo
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 40.05 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1.00 p.m., as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressed
smoothly, amid tight security.
#40.05 pc turn out till 1.00 pm TN LS polls : Sahoo

Uttarakhand records 24.83 pc voter turnout till 11 am
Dehradun, Apr 19 (UNI) Uttarakhand has witnessed an average voter turnout of 24.83 per cent for five Lok Sabha seats till 11am on Friday,
Excluding the Nainital constituency, voting percentages in the other four constituencies have surpassed those of the 2019 elections within the same timeframe, which recorded 23.59 per cent turnout by Friday midday.
#Uttarakhand records 24.83 pc voter turnout till 11 am

Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 19 per cent voting has been recorded till 11 am in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha seats and 11th State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said.
#Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am

West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am
Agartala, April 19 (UNI) The percentage of voting in the first four hours in the West Tripura parliamentary constituency was recorded at 34.6 percent, while in the Ramnagar by-poll, it was 27.62 percent, the ECI bulletin said.
#West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am

24.5 pc Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11am, Bengal leads
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) As per the Election Commission, there is over 24.5 per cent voter turnout recorded in four hours across 21 states and union territories on 102 Lok Sabha seats that are polling on Friday in the first phase of the 2024 general elections.
#24.5 pc Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11am #Bengal leads

Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am
Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 16.63 per cent of 76 lakh electorate exercised their votes in the first four hours of polling for first phase of Lok Sabha elections on four seats in Bihar.
#Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am

India International Industrial Expo in Kochi from Dec 13-15, 2024
Kochi, Apr 19 (UNI) India International Industrial Expo (IIIE-2024), a gateway to a comprehensive industrial showcase, will be held here on December 13, 14 and 15, 2024 with the participation of more than 10,000 trade visitors and 350 leading Industrial manufacturers, IIIE CEO Siji Nair said on Friday.
#India International Industrial Expo in Kochi from Dec 13-15 #2024

TN LS polls : 24.37 pc turn out till 1100 hrs, two elderly voters dies in Salem due to heat wave
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 24.37 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1100 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressed
smoothly, amid tight security.
#TN LS polls : 24.37 pc turn out till 1100 hrs #two elderly voters dies in Salem due to heat wave

UP: Around 25.2 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 11 am
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 25.2 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes in four hours across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh till 11 am, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 25.2 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 11 am

Jalandhar police arrest 2 operatives of Bambiha Gang with 3 pistols & 1 kg opium

Jalandhar, Apr 19 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on Friday averted planned sensational crimes with the arrest of two operatives of the Bambiha Gang. DGP Gaurav Yadav said the gang is involved in multiple heinous crimes such as murder, threats, extortion, ransom, and many other criminal activities in many districts of Punjab.

#Jalandhar police arrest 2 operatives of Bambiha Gang with 3 pistols & 1 kg opium

Bengal casts 15 pc votes in 2 hrs across 3 LS seats
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 15 per cent of 5.6 million voters polled their votes in first two hours till 9 am in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.
#Bengal casts 15 pc votes in 2 hrs across 3 LS seats

Manipur: EVM destroyed, over 11 pc polling on both LS seats
Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of polling on Friday in Manipur that has seen almost year-long ethnic strifes, was marred by reports of firing, destroyed Electronic Voting Machine and armed persons threatening voters.
#Manipur: EVM destroyed #over 11 pc polling on both LS seats

UP: Around 12.66 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 9 am
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 12.66 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes in two hours across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh till 9 am, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 12.66 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 9 am

Polling process smooth in TN, 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs : CEO

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots in the first two hours, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.

#Polling process smooth in TN # 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs : CEO

Parties select 12 jurors in Trump hush money trial

Washington, Apr 19 (UNI) US prosecutors and the defence attorneys for former President Donald Trump have finally selected the 12 jurors and one alternate in the so-called "hush money" case, CNN reported from the courtroom in New York.

#Parties select 12 jurors in Trump hush money trial

J&K: Rain punctuates 1st phase LS voting in Kathua-Udhampur
Jammu, April 19 (UNI) Voting is underway amid rain in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency spread across five districts in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.
#J&K: Rain punctuates 1st phase LS voting in Kathua-Udhampur

Polling begins in TN, 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the18th Lok
Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.

#Polling begins in TN # 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs

Polling begins for 12 seats in Rajasthan amid tight security
Jaipur, April 19 (UNI) Polling for 12 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan began amid tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Polling begins for 12 seats in Rajasthan amid tight security

Polling begins for 8 UP seats in 1st phase of LS polls
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Polling for eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in western Uttar Pradesh began amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Polling begins for 8 UP seats in 1st phase of LS polls

LS phase 1: Polling begins across 21 states & UTs
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) Voting started on Friday in 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and union territories to elect members to the 18th Lok Sabha whose results will be out after 47 days and seven phases of polling.
#LS phase 1: Polling begins across 21 states & UTs

LS Election: Punjab CEO to give live on FB on April 19

Chandigarh, Apr 18 (UNI) Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C will go live on Social Media platform Facebook from 11 AM to 1130 AM on April 19 to respond to queries raised by voters related to the Lok Sabha election. The live event has been named ''Talk to Your CEO Punjab''.

#LS Election: Punjab CEO to give live on FB on April 19

Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS
Mullanpur, Apr 18 (UNI) In a high-octane clash at the Maharaj Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians set a challenging target of 193 runs for Punjab Kings in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
#Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS

Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS
Mullanpur, Apr 18 (UNI) In a high-octane clash at the Maharaj Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians set a challenging target of 193 runs for Punjab Kings in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
#Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS

Stellar lineup for 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises exciting race day
Bengaluru, April 18 (UNI) The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru scheduled for April 28, is set to be a highlight on the city''s sporting calendar, with a stellar lineup of Indian and International athletes confirmed for the event.
#Stellar lineup for 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises exciting race day

Lok Sabha polls: 16.23 lakh voters eligible to vote in Udhampur Constituency tomorrow
Jammu, Apr 18 (UNI) The Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency is all set to go to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha election on Friday, with a total of 16.23 lakh voters, including 8.45 lakh male and 7.77 lakh female, were eligible to exercise their franchise.
#Lok Sabha polls: 16.23 lakh voters eligible to vote in Udhampur Constituency tomorrow

First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow
New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) The World'' s largest democracy India is all set to go to Lok Sabha Polls 2024 to begin on Friday, with polling will be held in 102 constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase.
#First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) The World'' s largest democracy India is all set to go to Lok Sabha Polls 2024 to being on Friday, with polling will be held in 102 constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase.

#First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

Severe coal crisis: RINL to call for global tenders to procure 1.50L tons coal

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 18 (UNI) In the backdrop of severe Coal crisis due to the ongoing strike at Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL),Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) - Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has embarked on a relentless mission to secure the crucial raw material of coal, which is essential for its safe and sustained operations.

#Severe coal crisis: RINL to call for global tenders to procure 1.50L tons coal

ACB catches red-handed town planning supervisor accepting Rs 15k bribe

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) The sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught red-handed a town planning supervisor at the office of the Palvancha Municipality in Bhadradri-Kothagudem on Thursday when she was accepting a bribe amount of Rs 15,000.

#ACB catches red-handed town planning supervisor accepting Rs 15k bribe

SC reserves judgement on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on a batch of petitions seeking direction to the Election Commission and the Centre to ensure that voters can verify through Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit trail (VVPAT).
#SC reserves judgement on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification

Bajaj Auto net profit at Rs 1936 cr in Q4; clocks all-time high revenue in FY24

New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Two wheeler auto major Bajaj Auto on Thursday announced 29 percent jump in its revenue in Q4 (January-March) at 11,485 crore, led by the broad based buoyancy that was sustained on the domestic business and aided by steady exports.

#Bajaj Auto net profit at Rs 1936 cr in Q4; clocks all-time high revenue in FY24

Run-up to KTM 2024 warms up with 1,810 buyer registrations

Kochi, Apr 18 (UNI) Five months ahead of its start, the 12th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM-2024) in the city has earned big response from India and abroad, with buyer registrations crossing 1,810, of whom 495 are from high-end foreign markets.

#Run-up to KTM 2024 warms up with 1 #810 buyer registrations

Telangana: Centre allocates Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana: Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy asserted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Center has allocated Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana during the last 10 years.
#Telangana: Centre allocates Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana: Kishan Reddy

Air India Express offers 19 pc off on base fare for first-time voters

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI): In the run-up to its 19th anniversary on 29th April, the Air India Express on Thursday announced the unveiling of its #VoteAsYouAre initiative and campaign to empower and mobilise the youth of India to exercise their voting rights in the forthcoming 18th Lok Sabha elections.

#Air India Express offers 19 pc off on base fare for first-time voters

Rupee falls by 1 paisa against USD
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday eased nominal by one paisa to close at 83.54 against the USD on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.
#Rupee falls by 1 paisa against USD

Key poll battle all set to begin, voting on 102 LS seats on Friday
New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) A high-stake political battle is set to kick off on Friday with as many as 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and union territories (UTs) going to the hustings in the first of the seven-phase Indian general election.
#Key poll battle all set to begin #voting on 102 LS seats on Friday

LS polls: Rs 17.98 cr cash found in Dharwad city apartment
Dharwad, April 18 (UNI) In a significant development, officials from the Election flying squad seized a staggering amount of Rs 17.98 crores from an apartment in Narayanapura area of Dharwad City on Wednesday.
#LS polls: Rs 17.98 cr cash found in Dharwad city apartment

US angered Israel did not warn it before April 1 attack on Iran consulate in Syria

Washington, April 18 (UNI) US officials were angry that Israel launched an aggressive attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1 without first consulting Washington, the New York Times reported, citing US and Israeli officials.

#US angered Israel did not warn it before April 1 attack on Iran consulate in Syria

Bengal: Poll personnel preparing to conduct 1st phase of polling in 3 LS seats
Kolkata, Apr 18 (UNI) Thousands of poll personnel on Thursday began to move carrying all necessary gadgets, including the EVMs, to their respective polling stations as West Bengal geared up to have its first of the seven-phase voting in three contiguous districts of Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri in the northern part of the state, official sources said.
#Bengal: Poll personnel preparing to conduct 1st phase of polling in 3 LS seats

ECI issues notification for 4th phase for 11 LS seats in state
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 for 11 constituencies, including Aurangabad, in the fourth phase election to be held on May 13.
#ECI issues notification for 4th phase for 11 LS seats in state

EC issues notice for fourth phase of LS polls in 10 states
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, for 10 states.
#EC issues notice for fourth phase of LS polls in 10 states

Israeli airstrike kills 13 Palestinians on gathering in Gaza City
Gaza, Apr 18 (UNI) At least 13 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a gathering of Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip, local eyewitnesses and medical sources said on Wednesday.
#Israeli airstrike kills 13 Palestinians on gathering in Gaza City

AP: Bihar worker gets 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada, Apr 17 (UNI) A court at Pithapuram on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a man to undergo 10 months imprisonment for attempting to murder his co-worker over a petty dispute in September last year.

#AP: Bihar worker gets 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada;Court sentences Bihar worker to 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada, Apr 17 (UNI) The Pithapuram additional sessions court Judge K Madhavi on Wednesday convicted the accused Hiravanan Kaji a Bihar worker for attempting to murder his co-worker Ghanasyam in a petty feud and sentenced him to undergo 10 months imprisonment.

#Kakinada;Court sentences Bihar worker to 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Maha: Gutka worth lakhs seized in Sangli, 1 arrested

Sangli, Apr 17 (UNI) In a joint operation with Constant Survey (CS) team, the Rural Police on Wednesday seized gutka worth lakhs of rupees from a tempo at Mhaishal check-post on Miraj-Kagwad highway in Miraj tehsil of the district and arrested its driver in this connection.

#Maha: Gutka worth lakhs seized in Sangli # 1 arrested

Maha: 1,41,457 new voters in 5 LS constituencies to cast their votes in 1st phase

Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) This year 1,41,457 new voters in age group of 18-19 years in five constituencies of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra will exercise their right to vote in first phase of the Lok Sabha elections due to be held on April 19.

#Maha: 1 #41 #457 new voters in 5 LS constituencies to cast their votes in 1st phase

ECI suggests Bengal Guv not to visit Cooch Behar during polling on Apr 19
Kolkata, Apr 17 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suggested West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose not to visit poll- bound Cooch Behar as his traveling to northern district may invite violation of already enforced Model Code of Conduct for the first phase voting on April 19.
#ECI suggests Bengal Guv not to visit Cooch Behar during polling on Apr 19

Maha: EC to issue notification for 4th phase of LS elections on April 18
Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) The Election Commission will issue a notification for fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra on Thursday.
#Maha: EC to issue notification for 4th phase of LS elections on April 18

Punjab: VB nabs ASI for accepting Rs 15,000 bribe

Chandigarh, Apr 17 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its on-going campaign against corruption in the state, on Wednesday apprehended Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Karam Singh, posted as Investigating Officer at police station Sadar Patti, Tarn Taran district, red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.

#Punjab: VB nabs ASI for accepting Rs 15 #000 bribe

PHD Chamber identifies 10 key enablers for India to become Viksit Bharat by 2047

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified 10 key enablers including ease of doing business, reducing cost of doing business such as cost of capital, power, logistics, land among others, that would lead the Indian economy to “Viksit Bharat by 2047”
Releasing a blueprint for “Viksit Bharat by 2047”, the PHDCCI said the Indian economy is displaying robust growth post Covid pandemic despite continued global headwinds. India’s economy will become USD 34.7 trillion by 2047 with per capita income of USD 21000.

#PHD Chamber identifies 10 key enablers for India to become Viksit Bharat by 2047

Over 116,000 people evacuated in Kazakhstan since March due to floods

Astana, Apr 17 (UNI) Over 116,000 people, including 40,000 children, have been evacuated from dangerous flood zones in Kazakhstan since the beginning of March, the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Wednesday.

#Over 116 #000 people evacuated in Kazakhstan since March due to floods

Mother among 3 arrested for selling baby for Rs 1L
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), April 17 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a mother was arrested along with two others for selling her one-year-old daughter to a couple in Goa for one lakh rupees.
#Mother among 3 arrested for selling baby for Rs 1L

China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup

Doha, Apr 17 (UNI) With Kuryu Matsuki''s early goal, a 10-man Japan team sailed to a 1-0 victory over China in the first round of group stage of the U23 Asian Cup here on Tuesday.

#China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup

Over 13,500 evacuated in Russia''s Kurgan floods
Moscow, April 17 (UNI) More than 13,500 people have been evacuated as of Wednesday from towns and villages in Russia''s Kurgan region that were in imminent danger of being inundated by floodwaters, the regional government said.
#Over 13 #500 evacuated in Russia''''s Kurgan floods

Paris Olympics countdown 100 days: moving forward amid expectations & challenges

Paris, Apr 17 (UNI) With the Olympic flame lit on Tuesday in ancient Olympia, the countdown to the Paris Olympic Games hit the 100-day mark, ushering in a period of intense preparation and growing expectations.

#Paris Olympics countdown 100 days: moving forward amid expectations & challenges

IIFL Finance to raise Rs 1,272 cr via right issue, board approves terms
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Financial services company IIFL Finance on Wednesday said that the company board has approved Rs 1,271.83 crore rights issue and also finalized the terms of the fund raise.
#IIFL Finance to raise Rs 1 #272 cr via right issue #board approves terms

BJP replaces 100 sitting MPs with new faces, fearing defeat in election: DK Shivakumar
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 17 (UNI) The replacement of 100 sitting MPs with new faces by the BJP for the Lok Sabha elections shows that the saffron party is not strong enough to fight with the INDIA bloc, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said.
#BJP replaces 100 sitting MPs with new faces #fearing defeat in election: DK Shivakumar

Odisha: Man sentenced to 10 years RI for raping a married women

Kendrapara (Odisha), Apr 16 (UNI) Ad-hoc Additional Session Judge (Fast Track Special Court), Tribikram Keshari Chinhara on Tuesday sentenced a man to 10 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine amount of Rs 31,000 for raping a married woman.

#Odisha: Man sentenced to 10 years RI for raping a married women

CBDT signs 125 APAs in FY24, gives push to ease of doing biz

New Delhi, April 16 (UNI) In a bid to provide investor-friendly tax regime and promote ease of doing business, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers in the financial year 2023-24.

#CBDT signs 125 APAs in FY24 # gives push to ease of doing biz

Telangana Minister asserts Congress'' Mission to secure 15 out of 17 LS seats
Hyderabad, April 16 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, has reaffirmed the Congress party''s commitment to achieving ''Mission Telangana—15'' by clinching at least 15 out of 17 Lok Sabha seats in the State.
#Telangana Minister asserts Congress'' Mission to secure 15 out of 17 LS seats

Extinct species of Tiyur found in chancel after 179 years

Shimla, Apr 16 (UNI) Botanist Ashutosh Sharma of Himachal Pradesh has discovered an extinct flower species Tiyur , whose scientific name is Impatiens violidis ,179 years after it was last seen in 1844 in the Chanshal forests of Shimla.

#Extinct species of Tiyur found in chancel after 179 years

MET City of RIL garners Rs 1,913 crore from booking of plots in 2023-24

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Reliance Model Economic Township (MET City), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, on Tuesday said the total number of plots booked during 2023-24 stood at 1079 across all segments resulting in a booking value of Rs 1,913 crore, 60 per cent jump over previous year.

#MET City of RIL garners Rs 1 #913 crore from booking of plots in 2023-24


Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur launches their Spring Summer 2024 collection at the Trunk show at Ritz Carlton (Pune) on 19th-20th April

New Delhi (India), April 16: Embracing the ethos of recycling and reinventing classic styling, the new collection offers an exquisite blend of heritage and contemporary designs, tailored for the discerning modern client.


BJP releases 12th list of seven candidates for LS Polls
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) The BJP released its 12th list on Tuesday for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, fielding Abhijit Das Bobby from Diamond Harbour Parliamentary constituency in West Bengal against TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee.
#BJP releases 12th list of seven candidates for LS Polls

Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17-18: Met
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in the Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana on Wednesday, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.
#Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17-18: Met

Flooding in Oman claim lives of 17 people
Muscat, Apr 16 (UNI) Seventeen people, including nine schoolchildren, died as a result of massive flooding in Oman, the Al Arabiya broadcaster reported.
#Flooding in Oman claim lives of 17 people

BSP releases 5th list of 11 candidates for LS polls in UP
Lucknow, Apr 16 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Tuesday released its fifth list of 11 candidates for Lok Sabha elections and changed its nominee for the Mainpuri seat.
#BSP releases 5th list of 11 candidates for LS polls in UP

5.9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan: USGS
New, York, Apr 16 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan, at 22:38:57 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#5.9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima #Japan: USGS

Chile records 135 cases of dengue, all imported

Santiago, Apr 16 (UNI) Chile has so far registered 135 cases of dengue, all imported, chief of the Health Ministry''s Department of Epidemiology Christian Garcia said on Monday.

#Chile records 135 cases of dengue # all imported

LS Polls: 116 votes casted through ECI’s unique home voting facility in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu, April 15 (UNI) Home voting through postal ballot was successfully conducted under the guidance of District Election Officer, Saloni Rai in district Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir.

#LS Polls: 116 votes casted through ECI’s unique home voting facility in J&K's Udhampur

Heat wave condition grips Odisha, Mercury hovers over 40 degree Celsius in 18 places
Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (UNI) An intense heat wave conditions prevailed in several parts of Odisha with day temperature rising above 40 degrees Celsius in as many as 18 places in the state.
#Heat wave condition grips Odisha #Mercury hovers over 40 degree Celsius in 18 places

AP: 17.30 cr worth cash, liquor, valuables seized under election code

Kakinada, April 15 (UNI) As a part of the effective implementation of election model code, Rs. 17.30 crore worth of cash, liquor, and other valuable articles were seized during the intensive raids conducted through the election seizure management system from March 16 to April 15 in Kakinada district.

#AP: 17.30 cr worth cash # liquor # valuables seized under election code

Police bust 12-member gang operated by US-based gangster

Kapurthala, April 15 (UNI) Punjab''s Kapurthala district police on Monday busted a 12-member gang of alleged extortionists operated by US-based international gagster and terrorist Lakhbir Singh Landa and his UK based accomplice Harjit Singh Bhandal.

#Police bust 12-member gang operated by US-based gangster

58 people killed by heavy rains in Tanzania's 10 regions

Dar es Salaam, April 15 (UNI) At least 58 people have been killed by flash floods caused by heavy rains in 10 regions of mainland Tanzania in the past two weeks, an official has said.

#58 people killed by heavy rains in Tanzania's 10 regions

Hyd: ACB catches drug control official while taking Rs 18K bribe

Hyderabad, April 15 (UNI) The sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught an official of drug control in the Nalgonda zone on Monday when he was accepting a bribe amount of Rs 18,000.

#Hyd: ACB catches drug control official while taking Rs 18K bribe

Ambuja Cements signs definitive agreement to acquire 1.5 MTPA Grinding Unit at Tuticorin

Kolkata, Apr 15 (UNI) Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, has signed definitive agreement to acquire My Home Group''s 1.5 MTPA Cement Grinding Unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

#Ambuja Cements signs definitive agreement to acquire 1.5 MTPA Grinding Unit at Tuticorin

Four killed, 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar

Naypyidaw, April 15 (UNI) Four people were killed and 12 others injured in rocket attacks in Pyin Oo Lwin, central Myanmar''s Mandalay region, on Sunday night, the Information Team of Myanmar''s State Administration Council reported on Monday.

#Four killed # 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar

Singapore's PM says will resign on May 15

Singapore, April 15 (UNI) Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday that he would step down on May 15, with his deputy and finance minister, Lawrence Wong, groomed to take over on the same day.

#Singapore's PM says will resign on May 15

Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in AP & Yanam from Apr 16-18: Met

Amaravati, Apr 15 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh from Tuesday to Thursday, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.

#Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in AP & Yanam from Apr 16-18: Met

Enforcement agencies make record seizure of Rs 4650 crore before 1st phase polls: ECI
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) Even before the country goes to vote for the first phase of polling on April 19, the enforcement agencies have so far seized Rs 4650 crores which is higher than the total seizures of the 2019 General Elections.
#Enforcement agencies make record seizure of Rs 4650 crore before 1st phase polls: ECI

Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17–18: Met
Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in isolated pockets in the Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana on April 17, the Meteorological Centre said on Monday.
#Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17–18: Met

4 killed, 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar's Pyin Oo Lwin

Yangon, Apr 15 (UNI) Four people were killed and 12 others injured in rocket attacks in Pyin Oo Lwin of central Myanmar''s Mandalay region on Sunday night, the Information Team of Myanmar''s State Administration Council reported on Monday.

#4 killed # 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar's Pyin Oo Lwin

6.5-magnitude quake hits 109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea: USGS
New York, Apr 15 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted 109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 20:56:29 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#6.5-magnitude quake hits 109 km ESE of Kimbe #Papua New Guinea: USGS

Tirumala: Sri Ramanavami Asthanam at Srivari temple on Apr 17

Tirumala, Apr 14 (UNI) In Tirumala Srivari Temple, a grand Asthanam will be held on April 17 to celebrate Sri Ram Navami.

#Tirumala: Sri Ramanavami Asthanam at Srivari temple on Apr 17

Punjab police seals 220 Entry/Exit points of 10 Border Districts

Chandigarh, Apr 14 (UNI) To ensure free, fair and peaceful upcoming Lok Sabha Elections,
Punjab Police on Sunday carried out a special operation ‘OPS Seal-VI’ aimed at checking all
the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep vigil around the movement
of drug smugglers and bootleggers. The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner
from 0800 to 1400hrs on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

#Punjab police seals 220 Entry/Exit points of 10 Border Districts

Police, BSF recovered 9.47 lakh drug money, 72gms gold and 109gms silver from drug smuggler

Fazilka, Apr 14 (UNI) While probing backward linkages into 9.5kg Heroin recovery case, Fazilka
Police in collaboration with BSF, conducted an operation targeting a suspected drug smuggler in
a border Village Muhar Jamsher.

#Police # BSF recovered 9.47 lakh drug money # 72gms gold and 109gms silver from drug smuggler

LS polls: Cong releases names of 10 more candidates including 3 Delhi seats
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Sunday released a list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
#LS polls: Cong releases names of 10 more candidates including 3 Delhi seats

MIT varsity founder-president to embark on 3-nation tour from April 18

Pune, Apr 14 (UNI) Founder-president of MIT World Peace University and head of UNESCO, Prof Dr Vishwanath Karad will leave for United Kingdom, United States of America and France, along with a nine-member team, from April 18 to 30.

#MIT varsity founder-president to embark on 3-nation tour from April 18

Bengal : PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally at Balurghat on April 16
Kolkata, Apr 14 (UNI) BJP''s West Bengal unit President Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Balurghat in West Bengal''s northern district of South Dinajpur on April 16 to campaign for BJP candidates for April 19 poll, the fist of the seven-phase polling in the state.
#Bengal : PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally at Balurghat on April 16

10 killed, 10 injured in separate road accidents in Pak

Islamabad, April 14 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured in two separate road accidents in Pakistan, the rescue service reported on Sunday.

#10 killed # 10 injured in separate road accidents in Pak

Hyd:Heatwave conditions likely in AP on Apr 15-18: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on April 15,16, 17 and 18, Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Hyd:Heatwave conditions likely in AP on Apr 15-18: Met

Authorities announce setting up of 1276 polling stations for Mizoram LS elections

Aizawl, Apr 14 (UNI) Election officials in Mizoram have announced the establishment of 1276 polling stations across the state for the forthcoming General Election to the Lok Sabha in 2024.

#Authorities announce setting up of 1276 polling stations for Mizoram LS elections

Hyd: Three held; 10.5 kgs of Ganja seized

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) The city police have apprehended three individuals and confiscated 10.5 kgs of Ganja along with three cell phones, totaling Rs 2,62,500 from their possession.

#Hyd: Three held; 10.5 kgs of Ganja seized

Ambition of 140 cr people is my mission: PM
New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP''s manifesto ''Sankalp Patra'' with tagline ''Modi ki Guarantee'' and said that the ''ambition'' of 140 crore people of the country was his ''mission'' and sought their blessings in creating a ''Viksit Bharat''.
#Ambition of 140 cr people is my mission: PM

Rain likely to occur in Telangana on Apr 17-20: Met

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Light to moderate rain or thundershowers is very likely to occur at isolated places over Telangana on April 17, 18, 19 and 20, Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Rain likely to occur in Telangana on Apr 17-20: Met

Amarnath Yatra from June 29, advance registration likely from April 15
Jammu, April 14 (UNI) The advance registration for annual Shri Amarnath Yatra is likely to begin from April 15 in around 540 branches of various banks across the country.
#Amarnath Yatra from June 29 #advance registration likely from April 15

Telangana joins nation in honouring Ambedkar on 133rd birth anniversary
Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Telangana joined the nation in paying homage to the chief architect of the Constitution and champion of the underprivileged, Dr B R Ambedkar, on his 133rd birth anniversary on Sunday.
#Telangana joins nation in honouring Ambedkar on 133rd birth anniversary

Iran launches 185 drones, 146 missiles to attack Israel
Jerusalem, April 14 (UNI) Iran has fired 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles and 110 surface-to-surface missiles at Israel, including from Iraq and Yemen, The New York Times reported, citing two Israeli officials.
#Iran launches 185 drones #146 missiles to attack Israel

G7 countries to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on April 14
Rome, April 14 (UNI) The G7 countries plan to discuss via video link on Sunday the coordination of further actions following Iran''s attack on Israel, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
#G7 countries to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on April 14

Over 100 Iranian drones shot down outside Israeli airspace
Tel Aviv, April 14 (UNI) More than a hundred drones launched by Iran have already been intercepted outside Israel’s airspace, Israeli radio Galatz reported, citing a security source.
#Over 100 Iranian drones shot down outside Israeli airspace

LS polls: Cong names 16 more candidates; Vikramaditya Singh to contest from Mandi

New Delhi, AprIL 13 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Saturday released a list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with prominent names being Vikramaditya Singh from Mandi Constituency of Himachal Pradesh and Manish Tewari from Chandigarh.

#LS polls: Cong names 16 more candidates; Vikramaditya Singh to contest from Mandi

At least 11 killed in gun attacks near Pak border with Afghan

Islamabad, April 13 (UNI) At least 11 people were killed by gunmen in two separate attacks that happened overnight near the Pakistani border with Afghanistan, Pakistani media reported on Saturday.

#At least 11 killed in gun attacks near Pak border with Afghan

NIA obtains 10-day custody of Rameshwaram Cafe bombers

Bengaluru, April 13 (UNI) In a significant development in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the NIA on Saturday made progress in their investigation by obtaining 10-day custody of the two accused, Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Mateen Ahmed Taahaa, for further questioning.

#NIA obtains 10-day custody of Rameshwaram Cafe bombers

Avesh, Maharaj restrict Punjab Kings to 147/8

Mullanpur, April 13 (UNI) Avesh Khan and Keshav Maharaj starred for Rajasthan Royals as they restricted Punjab Kings to a below-par total of 147/8 in the 27th match of IPL 2024 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

#Avesh # Maharaj restrict Punjab Kings to 147/8

Ex Prez addresses 15th convocation ceremony of Dr D Y Patil Vidhyapeeth

Pune, Apr 13 (UNI) Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday spoke about the possibility of attaining ''Viksit Bharat'' by 2047 as the country as a whole is advancing in technology and other segments and is creating a knowledge pool for the entire world.

#Ex Prez addresses 15th convocation ceremony of Dr D Y Patil Vidhyapeeth

Hyd : Congress poised to secure 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, asserted that the Telangana Congress, by securing 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections, aims to play a pivotal role in the formation of the next Congress-led Government at the Centre.

#Hyd : Congress poised to secure 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana

HP : BJP working on a strategy to increase party's vote share by 10 percent in every booth :Sharma

Shimla, April 13(UNI)Mandi, BJP State General Secretary Bihari Lal Sharma said the Bharatiya Janata Party is moving ahead with the strategy of increasing the party''s vote share by 10 percent in every booth.

#HP : BJP working on a strategy to increase party's vote share by 10 percent in every booth :Sharma

TN: Election officials seize Rs 1 Cr cash from Village Panchayat President’s house
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 13 (UNI) In a major seizure ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Election Flying Squad officials seized Rs One Crore cash from the house of Ettarai Panchayat Union President A.Dhivya at Ettarai village in Tiruchirapalli district on Friday night.
#TN: Election officials seize Rs 1 Cr cash from Village Panchayat President’s house

Two killed, 1 injured as SUV rams into truck
Deoria (UP), Apr 13 (UNI) Two people were killed and one more was injured when an SUV rammed into a stationary truck in the Madanpur area of Deoria district here in Uttar Pradesh,a police officer said.
#Two killed #1 injured as SUV rams into truck

Chinese police take back 130 gambling, scam suspects from Cambodia

Wuhan, Apr 13 (UNI) Two police-chartered civilian flights brought back 130 gambling and scam suspects from Cambodia earlier on Saturday.

#Chinese police take back 130 gambling # scam suspects from Cambodia

1 killed, 13 injured after semitrailer rams into public safety office in U.S. Texas
Houston, Apr 13 (UNI) One person was killed and 13 others were injured after a stolen semitrailer rammed into a Department of Public Safety office on Friday in Brenham, U.S. state of Texas, authorities said.
#1 killed #13 injured after semitrailer rams into public safety office in U.S. Texas

AP : Congress allocates 1 MP, 8 Assembly seats to CPM

Vijayawada, Apr 12 (UNI) The Congress party has allocated one Lok Sabha and 8 Assembly seats to the CPI(M) .

#AP : Congress allocates 1 MP # 8 Assembly seats to CPM

Arunachal: Miscreants burn down PPA Chief’s vehicle, 1 detained

Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Unidentified miscreants burnt down a vehicle of the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) President and MLA candidate from Koloriang constituency in Kurung Kumey district, Kahfa Bengia, on Friday.

#Arunachal: Miscreants burn down PPA Chief’s vehicle # 1 detained

Badoni does rescue act, boosts LSG's total to 167/7

Lucknow, April 12 (UNI) Crucial knocks by Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan rescued Lucknow Super Giants and helped to boost their score to 167/7 against Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of IPL 2024 here on Friday.

#Badoni does rescue act # boosts LSG's total to 167/7

China arrests over 1,500 for illegal acts related to cyberspace rumours

Beijing, April 12 (UNI) China has arrested over 1,500 suspects for starting or spreading online rumours since the start of a crackdown campaign in December 2023, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

#China arrests over 1 #500 for illegal acts related to cyberspace rumours

AP CM’s bus yatra to reach Bhimavaram on April 15

Bhimavaram (Andhra, Apr 12 (UNI) The ‘Memantha Siddham’ bus yatra, taken out by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, will reach Bhimavaram town in WG district on April 15, a YSRCP official said on Friday.

#AP CM’s bus yatra to reach Bhimavaram on April 15

Bihar :"PM Modi took 10 years to bring appetizer, will take 100 years to bring main course": Lalu
Patna Apr. 12 (UNI) RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav said "Prime Minister Narendra Modi took 10 years to bring the appetizer, he will take 100 years to bring the main course".
#Bihar :"PM Modi took 10 years to bring appetizer #will take 100 years to bring main course": Lalu

Maha: Sanjay Raut to inaugurate Khaire''s campaign office on Apr 13
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut will inaugurate the central campaign office of Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) Lok Sabha candidate Chandrakant Khaire here on Saturday.
#Maha: Sanjay Raut to inaugurate Khaire''''s campaign office on Apr 13

Indian Men's Hockey Team go down 1-3 to Australia in fourth match of Test Series

Perth, Apr 12 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down 1-3 against Australia in their fourth game of the five-match Test series here on Friday.

#Indian Men's Hockey Team go down 1-3 to Australia in fourth match of Test Series

Argentine court rules Iran, Hezbollah responsible for 1994 terrorist attack

Buenos Aires, Apr 12 (UNI) The Argentine Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation has decided to review the verdicts in the case of the attack on the Jewish cultural centre in 1994 and conduct a new trial in absentia of Iranians tried in the case, and concluded that the terrorist attack was organised by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, the media reported.

#Argentine court rules Iran # Hezbollah responsible for 1994 terrorist attack

Tripura: Priyanka to hold roadshow in Agartala on April 16
Agartala, Apr 12 (UNI) All India Congress Committee General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to arrive at Agartala on April 16 to campaign for the West Tripura INDIA block candidate Asish Kumar Saha, the election for which is scheduled on April 19.
#Tripura: Priyanka to hold roadshow in Agartala on April 16

TCS starts earning season for Q4 for IT sector on high; report 9.1 pc jump in net income at Rs 12434 cr
Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) IT Major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday started the earning season for the Q4 for tech sector on a high note as it reported 9.1 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 12,434 crore during January-March quarter of 2023-24.
#TCS starts earning season for Q4 for IT sector on high; report 9.1 pc jump in net income at Rs 12434 cr

World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon
Bengaluru, Apr 12 (UNI) Emmaculate Anyango Achol, the world''s second-fastest 10K woman runner, is set to be the star attraction at the 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, taking place on April 28.
#World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon

World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon
Bengaluru, Apr 12 (UNI) Emmaculate Anyango Achol, the world''s second-fastest 10K woman runner, is set to be the star attraction at the 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, taking place on April 28.
#World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon

ECI to send 10 more companies of special forces to Arunachal: CEO
Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will be sending an additional 10 companies of Special Forces to Arunachal Pradesh to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the ensuing general elections in the hilly state.
#ECI to send 10 more companies of special forces to Arunachal: CEO

HP introduces AI-enhanced gaming & creation laptops, Omen transcend 14

Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) HP has introduced its range of AI-enhanced laptops designed for gamers and content creators in India at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,74999 respectively.

#HP introduces AI-enhanced gaming & creation laptops # Omen transcend 14

Rupee down 17 paise against USD
Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) The rupee on Friday tumbled down 17 paise to 83.37 in the opening session on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee down 17 paise against USD

Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited IPO opens on April 15

Nagpur, Apr 11 (UNI) Nagpur headquartered Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited - a manufacturer and distributor of physically refined Rice Bran Oil - on Thursday announced plans to go public with an Initial Public Offering on April 15.

#Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited IPO opens on April 15

PVR INOX expands footprint in South India with its 14-screen megaplex
Bengaluru, April 11 (UNI) In continuation of PVR INOX''s commitment to providing unparalleled cinematic experiences to its audience, the company launched its 14-screen Megaplex at Phoenix Mall of Asia, equipped with cutting-edge technology and premium formats like MX4D and ScreenX here on Thursday.
#PVR INOX expands footprint in South India with its 14-screen megaplex

Rs 100 Cr worth cash, liquor seized since Mar 16 in AP: CEO

Ongole, Apr 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said that Rs 100 crore worth cash, liquor and other valuables have been seized across the state since March 16 when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force.

#Rs 100 Cr worth cash # liquor seized since Mar 16 in AP: CEO

IMD predicts rainfall over Central India till Apr 13
New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms over Central India till Saturday.
#IMD predicts rainfall over Central India till Apr 13

Merc India sells over 18K cars in FY24, highest ever sales in fiscal
Mumbai, Apr 11 (UNI) Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India said on Thursday that its total sales in financial year 2023-24 stood at 18,123 units, a 10pc year-on-year increase and also its highest ever sales in a year.
#Merc India sells over 18K cars in FY24 #highest ever sales in fiscal

Mahendergarh: Five children die, 15 seriously injured as school bus overturns
Mahendergarh, Apr 11 (UNI) A school bus overturned near Unhani village of Kanina in Mahendergarh district on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of five children and serious injuries of 15 others.
#Mahendergarh: Five children die #15 seriously injured as school bus overturns

7 killed, 15 injured in bus crash in Indonesia
Jakarta, Apr 11 (UNI) Seven people were reportedly killed with 15 others injured in a bus crash on a highway in the Indonesian province of Central Java on Thursday morning, police said.
#7 killed #15 injured in bus crash in Indonesia

UP: 11 sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for murder

Baghpat (UP), Apr 11 (UNI) Eleven people, including four brothers, were sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment along with a penalty of Rs 25,000 by a special court here in Baghpat in a four-year-old murder case, prosecution counsel said on Thursday.

#UP: 11 sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for murder

PM Modi to address poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14
Bengaluru, April 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Lok Sabha poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14, a BJP official said on Wednesday.
#PM Modi to address poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14

Parag, Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT
Jaipur, April 10 (UNI) Riding on a commanding batting performance, propelled by the dynamic duo of Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals set up a challenging target for the Gujarat Titans in an IPL match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Wednesday.
#Parag #Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

Parag, Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT
Jaipur, April 10 (UNI) Riding on a commanding batting performance, propelled by the dynamic duo of Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals set up a challenging target for the Gujarat Titans in an IPL match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Wednesday.
#Parag #Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

Amit Shah will address election rally in Nanded on April 11
Nanded, Apr 10 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah will address an election rally in support of the party''s Nanded Lok Sabha constituency candidate and sitting MP Pratap Patil Chiklikar on Thursday.
#Amit Shah will address election rally in Nanded on April 11

Day temperature to rise in Odisha from April 15-CEC

Bhubaneswar, April 10 (UNI) The day temperature across Odisha, presently comfortable following rains in several parts, is likely to rise from April 15, the SOA''s Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) said on Wednesday.

#Day temperature to rise in Odisha from April 15-CEC

South Indian ORA decides to discontinue Oneplus product sales from May 1

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) The South Indian Organised Retailers Association (ORA), the registered association of the Organised Retailer Chains in India, on Wednesday decided to discontinue of Oneplus Product Sales from May 1, 2024, due to unresolved Concerns.

#South Indian ORA decides to discontinue Oneplus product sales from May 1

PM Modi and Amit Shah to address poll rallies in Tripura on April 15 & 17
Agartala, April 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address election rallies ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Tripura on April 15 and 17, party spokesman Subrata Chakraborty here on Wednesday.
#PM Modi and Amit Shah to address poll rallies in Tripura on April 15 & 17

EAM S Jaishankar to interact with Pune''s youth on April 12
Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will interact with the youth of city on topic,
''Journey of Global Rise of India'', on Friday.
#EAM S Jaishankar to interact with Pune''s youth on April 12

Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-2 to Australia in their third match of Test Series
Perth, Apr 10 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down 1-2 against Australia in their neck-to-neck third game of the five match Test series here on Wednesday.
#Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-2 to Australia in their third match of Test Series

SC stays Madhya Pradesh HC order barring 10 lawyers from practice
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madhya Pradesh High Court order which had barred ten lawyers, who were the office bearers of the Bar Association at Seoni, from appearing before any court for one month as they indulged in calling a strike.
#SC stays Madhya Pradesh HC order barring 10 lawyers from practice

Rupee up 13 paise against USD
Mumbai, April 10 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday rallied paise to close at 83.19, against USD on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.
#Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Mumbai:Youth gets 10 yrs RI for assaulting minor

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) A special court for the protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) has awarded ten years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to a 26-year-old youth from Parel for sexually assaulting and harassing a minor girl in 2017.

#Mumbai:Youth gets 10 yrs RI for assaulting minor

BJP releases 10th list of candidates, replaces Pawan Singh with Ahluwalia from Asansol
New Delhi, April 10 (UNI) BJP on Wednesday released the 10th list of nine candidates for the Lok Sabha Polls from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh.
#BJP releases 10th list of candidates #replaces Pawan Singh with Ahluwalia from Asansol

Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Health Day’ 2024 - Providing More Than 1740 Scholarships to Doctors from 52 Countries in Africa and Asia



Sikh community to celebrate Vaisakhi in grand scale from April 12 to 14

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) The 325th Khalsa Panth Foundation Day Celebration, popularly known as "Vaisakhi", will be celebrated on a grand scale by the Sikh community of Telangana from April 12 to 14, 2024.

#Sikh community to celebrate Vaisakhi in grand scale from April 12 to 14



Chhattisgarh: Death toll in Durg accident rises to 14, President, PM express grief

Raipur, April 10 (UNI) The death toll in a bus accident in Kumhari of Durg district in Chhattisgarh has increased to 14 after more injured succumbed, police sources said on Wednesday.

#Chhattisgarh: Death toll in Durg accident rises to 14 #President #PM express grief



Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) The rupee advanced 13 paise to 83.19 in the opening session on the selling of the US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said on Wednesday.

#Rupee up 13 paise against USD



Sensex recovers over 100 points

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday recovered 157 points at 74841.17 in the opening session on the strength of metal, oil, gas, and real estate stocks.

#Sensex recovers over 100 points



Israeli airstrike kills 14 in Gaza''s refugee camp

Gaza, Apr 10 (UNI) At least 14 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, Palestinian medical sources and eyewitnesses said Tuesday.

#Israeli airstrike kills 14 in Gaza''s refugee camp

Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in J&K on Apr 10

Srinagar, Apr 9 (UNI) Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

#Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in J&K on Apr 10



GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Jaipur, April 9 (UNI) The upcoming IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is generating significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Gujarat, despite facing recent setbacks, is determined to challenge Rajasthan''s unbeaten streak and emerge victorious.

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal



GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Jaipur, April 9 (UNI) The upcoming IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is generating significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Gujarat, despite facing recent setbacks, is determined to challenge Rajasthan''s unbeaten streak and emerge victorious.

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal



GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Jaipur, April 9 (UNI) The upcoming IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is generating significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Gujarat, despite facing recent setbacks, is determined to challenge Rajasthan''s unbeaten streak and emerge victorious.

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Punjab VB nabs head constable for taking Rs 1.15 lakh bribe

Chandigarh, April 9 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilantes Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against Corruption in the state on Tuesday has arrested head constable Sukhdev Singh, posted as Moharir head constable at police post-Ramgarh, under police station Jamalpur,
Commissionerate Ludhiana for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1.15 lakh in two instalments.

#Punjab VB nabs head constable for taking Rs 1.15 lakh bribe



Border area got family bunkers, roads, towers, reservations in 10 years: Jitendra

Jammu, Apr 9 (UNI) Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said people along the International border got Family Bunkers, road network up to zero line, towers, toilets, 4 percent reservation in government jobs and admission to higher education institutions during the last 10 years only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over.

#Border area got family bunkers #roads #towers #reservations in 10 years: Jitendra

Man in Mizoram gets 10 years jail in drug case

Aizawl, Apr 9(UNI) A Fast Track Court in Kolasib district in Mizoram on Tuesday sentenced a 45-year-old man to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment of
10 years and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

#Man in Mizoram gets 10 years jail in drug case

iHub-Data to start six-month training class on AI/ML at IIIT Hyderabad from May 19

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Technology Innovation Hub, iHub-Data, at IIIT Hyderabad, will offer a six-month-long training class on AI/ML for top performers from engineering colleges in and around the city.

#iHub-Data to start six-month training class on AI/ML at IIIT Hyderabad from May 19

Shillong Cong candidate Vincent Pala features in top 10 wealthiest candidates for LS

Shillong, April 9 (UNI) Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee President Vincent Pala has been featured in the top 10 wealthiest candidates’ list for the Phase 1 Lok Sabha elections.

#Shillong Cong candidate Vincent Pala features in top 10 wealthiest candidates for LS



IP University extends deadline for online application submissions to 15 Apr

New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) In a bid to accommodate the needs of prospective students amidst the conclusion of Class 12 exams, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University) has extended the deadline for online application submissions for all its programmes till April 15, 2024.

#IP University extends deadline for online application submissions to 15 Apr

6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia -- USGS

Hong Kong, Apr 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 0948 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo # Indonesia -- USGS

Accused in 108 FIRs across 21 dists for fraud arrested in Jt op

Chandigarh, April 9 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Fazilka police in a joint operation with Faridkot Police have arrested Neeraj Thathai alias Neeraj Arora in the multi-crore Nature Heights Infra Scam case.

#Accused in 108 FIRs across 21 dists for fraud arrested in Jt op

At least 14 killed in road accidents in NW Kenya

Nakuru, Apr 9 (UNI) At least 14 people were killed and several others injured in two separate road accidents in northwest Kenya within a few hours, police said on Tuesday.

#At least 14 killed in road accidents in NW Kenya

1 killed, 12 injured as explosion hits mosque in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 9 (UNI) A policeman was killed and 12 others injured in an explosion inside a mosque in Quetta in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Monday night, police said.

#1 killed # 12 injured as explosion hits mosque in SW Pakistan



MVA finalises seat sharing: Sena (UBT) 21, Cong 17, NCP (SP) 10

Mumbai, April 9 (UNI) The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance on Tuesday announced the seat sharing details for the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena (UBT) led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray will contest on 21 seats, the Congres will fight in 17 constituencies and the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) led by Sharad Pawar will contest from 10 seats.

#MVA finalises seat sharing: Sena (UBT) 21 #Cong 17 #NCP (SP) 10

'Gudhipadwa' 1st day of Marathi new year celebrated with enthusiasm in Marathwada

Chhatrapati Sambhaijnagar, Apr 9 (UNI) ‘Gudi Padwa’ the very first day of Chaitra month of the Marathi new year, is being celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety across the Marathwada region of the state, which comprises eight districts, on Tuesday.

#'Gudhipadwa' 1st day of Marathi new year celebrated with enthusiasm in Marathwada

16 KG gold, Rs 15 lakh cash seized

Eluru, AP, Apr 8 (UNI) The election flying squad seized 16 kg of gold, 31 kg of silver, and Rs 16 lakh in cash while being transported in a van at Kalaparru toll gate on Monday.

#16 KG gold # Rs 15 lakh cash seized



Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) A disciplined bowling performance by the bowlers, thanks to three wicket hauls by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Tushar Deshpande and two wickets in the final over by left arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman helped five time winners and champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 137 for nine in the IPL match at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday night.

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9



Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) A disciplined bowling performance by the bowlers, thanks to three wicket hauls by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Tushar Deshpande and two wickets in the final over by left arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman helped five time winners and champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 137 for nine in the IPL match at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday night.

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9



Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) A disciplined bowling performance by the bowlers, thanks to three wicket hauls by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Tushar Deshpande and two wickets in the final over by left arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman helped five time winners and champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 137 for nine in the IPL match at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday night.

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Lok Sabha: Final list of candidates prepared, 194 candidates in fray

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (UNI) As the deadline for withdrawing nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections ended, 194 candidates are in the fray for the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala.

#Lok Sabha: Final list of candidates prepared # 194 candidates in fray

MakeMyTrip expands its reach to over 150 countries

New Delhi, April 8 (UNI) Online travel firm MakeMyTrip on Monday said that it has become accessible worldwide by expanding its reach to over 150 countries.

#MakeMyTrip expands its reach to over 150 countries

Jain Sadhvi Saumyaji completes 1008 Ayambil fasts

Mumbai Apr 8 (UNI) Jain sadhvi Saumyaji Mahasatiji, revered as Maha Tapasvi, was felicitated here on Tuesday for completing 1008 Ayambil fasts.

#Jain Sadhvi Saumyaji completes 1008 Ayambil fasts



Sophie Molineux earns central contract as 17-strong Australian list named

Sydney, Apr 8 (UNI) Upon a strong international comeback, women spin-bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux has earned a Cricket Australia central contract as part of a 17-player group for 2024/2025.

#Sophie Molineux earns central contract as 17-strong Australian list named



Sophie Molineux earns central contract as 17-strong Australian list named

Sydney, Apr 8 (UNI) Upon a strong international comeback, women spin-bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux has earned a Cricket Australia central contract as part of a 17-player group for 2024/2025.

#Sophie Molineux earns central contract as 17-strong Australian list named

Over 10,400 houses flooded in parts of Russia

Moscow, April 8 (UNI) More than 10,400 residential houses have been flooded across Russia''s western Siberia, the Volga region and Central Federal District, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said Monday.

#Over 10 #400 houses flooded in parts of Russia

Jammu Cyber Cell Police cracks online financial fraud worth Rs 1.18 lakhs

Jammu, Apr 8 (UNI) Jammu Cyber Cell Police claimed to have cracked three separate online cybercrime complaints.

#Jammu Cyber Cell Police cracks online financial fraud worth Rs 1.18 lakhs

2-day Gangaur festival in Jaipur on Apr 11

Jaipur, Apr 8 (UNI) The two-day Gangaur festival will begin on April 11 in Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan.

#2-day Gangaur festival in Jaipur on Apr 11



Housing Under Modi - A 10-Year Retrospective – NAREDCO-ANAROCK Report

Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) The Indian residential real estate market has greatly benefited from several reforms by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government,
helping the industry to not only to emerge stronger but also to scale new heights, a published report said on Monday.

#Housing Under Modi - A 10-Year Retrospective – NAREDCO-ANAROCK Report

Cambodia arrests duo for trafficking over 17 kg of narcotics

Phnom Penh, Apr 8 (UNI) Cambodia has arrested two local people for possessing and trafficking illicit drugs, seizing over 17 kg of narcotics, the country''s Anti-Drug Department (ADP) said in a news release on Monday.

#Cambodia arrests duo for trafficking over 17 kg of narcotics

Road accident kills 3, injures 10 in Afghanistan

Kabul, Apr 8 (UNI) At least three travelers were killed and 10 others injured in a traffic accident in east Afghanistan''s Laghman province, local media outlet TOLOnews reported Monday.

#Road accident kills 3 # injures 10 in Afghanistan

Highway crash kills 12, injures 2 in Indonesia

Jakarta, Apr 8 (UNI) Twelve people were killed and two others injured in a fatal crash involving three vehicles on a highway in the Indonesian province of West Java on Monday, police said.

#Highway crash kills 12 # injures 2 in Indonesia



2 killed, 10 injured as blast hits market area in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Two people were killed, and 10 others injured when a bomb went off in a market area in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Sunday night, officials said.

#2 killed #10 injured as blast hits market area in SW Pakistan

Jammu Police identifies 14 ‘drug hot spots’ areas

Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Highlighting various efforts to eliminate the drug menace in the city, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Vinod Kumar on Sunday said 14 locations have been identified as ‘drug hot spots’.

#Jammu Police identifies 14 ‘drug hot spots’ areas

Jammu Police identifies 14 ‘drug hot spots’ areas

Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Highlighting various efforts aimed at eliminating the drug menace in the city, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Jammu, Vinod Kumar, said on Sunday that 14 locations have been identified as ‘drug hot spots’.

#Jammu Police identifies 14 ‘drug hot spots’ areas

38 kg of heroin, 134 kg of meth seized in Mizoram over 3 months

Aizawl, Apr 7 (UNI) Enforcement agencies in Mizoram seized a staggering 38.36 kg heroin as well as around 134 kg methamphetamine between January and March, officials said on Sunday.

#38 kg of heroin # 134 kg of meth seized in Mizoram over 3 months



BJP’s Etala Rajender confident of securing 12 MP seats in Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 7 (UNI) Malkajgiri Parliament Constituency BJP candidate Etala Rajender expressed confidence that the party would secure victory in 12 out of 17 seats in the upcoming Telangana Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 13.

#BJP’s Etala Rajender confident of securing 12 MP seats in Telangana



Kathua Shootout: J&K Police prepares list of over 100 gangsters, history-sheeters

Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Days after Kathua shootout in which one Sub-Inspector attained martyrdom and a gangster was killed, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have prepared a list of more than 100 gangsters and history-sheeters active in the past 15 years in different districts.

#Kathua Shootout: J&K Police prepares list of over 100 gangsters #history-sheeters



EVM commissioning underway in Arunachal for April 19 polls

Itanagar, April 7 (UNI) The process of commissioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the upcoming simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh commenced in all districts on Saturday amidst tight security.

#EVM commissioning underway in Arunachal for April 19 polls



Bhaderwah saw harmonious development with equitable share in 10 years: Jitendra

Jammu, Apr 6 (UNI) Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that Bhaderwah, like the rest of the Doda district, saw harmonious development with equitable share in the last 10 years.

#Bhaderwah saw harmonious development with equitable share in 10 years: Jitendra

Central Railway achieves record earnings of over Rs 122 cr under non-fare revenue for 3rd consecutive year

Mumbai, Apr 6 (UNI) The Central Railway has made a remarkable achievement of highest non-fare revenue (NFR) earnings among all zones of Indian Railways with an unprecedented earning of Rs 122.35 crore in the Financial Year 2023-24, up by 39.92 per cent than previous year''s revenue of Rs 87.44 crore.

#Central Railway achieves record earnings of over Rs 122 cr under non-fare revenue for 3rd consecutive year



Kahalgaon station of NTPC produces 16555.02 million units of power in fiscal 2023-24

Kahalgaon, Apr 6 (UNI) Kahalgaon super thermal power station of NTPC produced 16555.02 Million Units (MU) of power in fiscal 2023-24, surpassing surpassing all previous records.

#Kahalgaon station of NTPC produces 16555.02 million units of power in fiscal 2023-24

Death toll rises to 13 following Taiwan's 7.3-magnitude quake

Hualien, Taiwan, Apr 6 (UNI) The death toll following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in China''s Taiwan has risen to 13, local authorities confirmed on Saturday.

#Death toll rises to 13 following Taiwan's 7.3-magnitude quake

Death toll from "terrorist attacks" in SE Iran rises to 15

Tehran, Apr 6 (UNI) The number of security personnel killed in Wednesday''s attacks in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan has reached 15 after five others succumbed to their wounds, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Saturday.

#Death toll from "terrorist attacks" in SE Iran rises to 15

Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-5 to Australia in their opening game of tour

Perth, Apr 6 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down 1-5 against Australia in their first opening game of the five-match Test series here.

#Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-5 to Australia in their opening game of tour



Death toll rises to 13 following Taiwan''s 7.3-magnitude quake

Hualien, Taiwan, Apr 6 (UNI) The death toll following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in China''s Taiwan has risen to 13, local authorities confirmed on Saturday.

#Death toll rises to 13 following Taiwan''s 7.3-magnitude quake

Man killed, 1 injured after being hit by vehicle in MP

Sehore (MP), Apr 6 (UNI) One person was killed and another was seriously injured when an unidentified vehicle rammed into their motorcycle near Ashta on the Indore-Bhopal highway in the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Saturday.

#Man killed # 1 injured after being hit by vehicle in MP



No relief for Sisodia from jail till April 18

New Delhi, April 6 (UNI) A Delhi court on Saturday extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia till April 18 in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case.

#No relief for Sisodia from jail till April 18



Sisodia''s judicial custody extended till April 18

New Delhi, April 6 (UNI) A Delhi court Saturday extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia till April 18.

#Sisodia''s judicial custody extended till April 18



''The Goat Life'' roars at box office with 100 cr collection

Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 (UNI) The Goat Life has made a global roar, breaking records across territories and countries worldwide, with critics and audiences hailing the cinematic masterpiece alike.

#''''The Goat Life'''' roars at box office with 100 cr collection

6 killed, 11 injured in Israeli strikes in S. Lebanon

Beirut, Apr 5 (UNI) Six militants were killed, and 11 others injured on Friday in Israeli air strikes on several villages and towns in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua.

#6 killed # 11 injured in Israeli strikes in S. Lebanon



IPL 2024: CSK ends with modest 165/5 against SRH

Hyderabad, April 5 (UNI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) struggled to capitalise on their batting opportunities, ending with a modest total of 165 for 5 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an Indian Premier League match on Friday.

#IPL 2024: CSK ends with modest 165/5 against SRH

Over 1.84 lakh Olive Ridleys arrive for mass nesting at Nasi 2 beach in Odisha.

Kendrapara, Apr 5 (UNI) The much-awaited mass nesting of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles has started at Nasi-2 since Tuesday evening.

#Over 1.84 lakh Olive Ridleys arrive for mass nesting at Nasi 2 beach in Odisha.

Zee’s Punit Goenka proposes 15 pc cut in staff strength, lean structure

Mumbai, Apr 5 (UNI) Media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Friday said that the company Managing Director and CEO Punit Goenka has proposed the implementation of a lean and streamlined management structure to the board.

#Zee’s Punit Goenka proposes 15 pc cut in staff strength # lean structure

Adams appointed International Event Ambassador for 16th TCS World 10k Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 5 (UNI) Dame Valerie Adams, the renowned shot putter from New Zealand, has been appointed as the International Event Ambassador for the 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 28.

#Adams appointed International Event Ambassador for 16th TCS World 10k Bengaluru

Over 100 flights cancelled at Sydney Airport amid heavy rainfall

Sydney, April 5 (UNI) Over 100 flights were canceled at Sydney Airport as heavy rain continued to lash the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW).

#Over 100 flights cancelled at Sydney Airport amid heavy rainfall



Sensex falls over 100 pts

Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday fell 121.13 pts at 74106.50 as selling was seen in Telecommunications, Utilities and Auto stocks.

#Sensex falls over 100 pts

The MPC met on 3rd, 4th and 5th April, 2024, and decided by a 5 to 1 majority to keep the policy repo rate unchanged: RBI

UNI NK ING.

#The MPC met on 3rd # 4th and 5th April # 2024 # and decided by a 5 to 1 majority to keep the policy repo rate unchanged: RBI

Japan introduces exports ban on 164 types of goods to Russia

Tokyo, Apr 5 (UNI) Japan has banned exports of 164 types of goods to Russia, including motor oil, pipes for gas and oil pipelines and lithium-ion batteries, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Friday.

#Japan introduces exports ban on 164 types of goods to Russia

Rapido crosses 100 crore rides landmark

Hyderabad, Apri 4 (UNI) : Rapido, a leading commute app in India, on Thursday announced it has etched an indelible mark on India''s mobility landscape by achieving the monumental feat of 100 crore rides through their cab, auto, and bike services across 120 cities.

#Rapido crosses 100 crore rides landmark



TATA IPL 2024: Disney star record viewers of 35 cr for live broadcast of first 10 matches

Hyderabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Disney Star, the official broadcaster of TATA IPL 2024, has shattered all viewership records for the first 10 matches of the marquee tournament.

#TATA IPL 2024: Disney star record viewers of 35 cr for live broadcast of first 10 matches

Over Rs 1.38 crore seized in poll-bound Arunachal

Itanagar, Apr 4 (UNI) The flying squads and static surveillance teams deployed in poll-bound Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday confiscated more than Rs 1.38 crore while being engaged in vehicles checking in various parts of the State, an election official said.

#Over Rs 1.38 crore seized in poll-bound Arunachal

Meghalaya fully prepared for LS polls on Apr 19

Shillong, Apr 4 (UNI) Meghalaya is fully prepared for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 especially in polling stations near the international border with Bangladesh and those along the inter-state border with Assam.

#Meghalaya fully prepared for LS polls on Apr 19



India football team''s FIFA rank declines to 121

New Delhi, April 4 (UNI) The Indian men''s football team''s latest FIFA ranking of 121 denotes a significant decline, marking its worst ranking in recent years. This follows a disappointing 1-2 loss against Afghanistan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers held in Guwahati last month.

#India football team''s FIFA rank declines to 121



Shubman Gill''s 89 not out sets up formidable 199/4 for Punjab Kings

Ahmedabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Captain Shubman Gill''s stellar innings and the valuable contributions from other Gujarat Titans players played a crucial role in setting up a formidable target of 199 runs for Punjab Kings.

#Shubman Gill''s 89 not out sets up formidable 199/4 for Punjab Kings



CBDT enable taxpayers to file ITR from April 1, 2024

New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Thursday said it has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024–25 (relevant to Financial Year 2023–24) from April 1, 2024, and onwards.

#CBDT enable taxpayers to file ITR from April 1 #2024

ICG saves 8 of 10 fishermen stranded in mid sea off Chennai, one dies, one missing

Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday saved eight of
the 10 fishermen, while one of them died and another went missing, when they were
stranded in mid sea about 95 nautical miles off Chennai coast.

#ICG saves 8 of 10 fishermen stranded in mid sea off Chennai # one dies # one missing

Two arrested for stealing 2 cars worth Rs 10 lakh from Pune showroom

Pune, Apr 4 (UNI) The city police recently arrested two people on charge of allegedly stealing two cars worth Rs 10 lakh from a car showroom here.

#Two arrested for stealing 2 cars worth Rs 10 lakh from Pune showroom



Death toll rises to 10 following Taiwan''s 7.3-magnitude quake

Hualien, Taiwan, Apr 4 (UNI) The death toll following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in China''s Taiwan on Wednesday morning has risen to 10, local authorities said on Thursday.

#Death toll rises to 10 following Taiwan''s 7.3-magnitude quake

All time record cargo handling in 2023-24 at SMP since 1870

Kolkata, Apr 04 (UNI) In its 154-year history, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata), including Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), achieved a milestone in the fiscal year 2023-24 by handling 66.4 Million Metric Tonne (MMT) of cargo, marking a 1.11 per cent increase from the previous record of 65.66 million tonne moved in 2022-23.

#All time record cargo handling in 2023-24 at SMP since 1870

Japan's oldest man dies at 112

Tokyo, Apr 4 (UNI) A 112-year-old man, recognized as Japan''s oldest male, has passed away in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo, local media reported on Thursday.

#Japan's oldest man dies at 112

Aptus Value Housing donates Rs 1 cr to Sri Kanchi Mutt

Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) Aptus Value Housing on Thursday donated Rs one crore to
Sri Kanchi Mutt at Kancheepuram.

#Aptus Value Housing donates Rs 1 cr to Sri Kanchi Mutt



Guv to preside over state-level HP Day function on April 15

Shimla, Apr 4 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will be chief guest in the state-level Himachal Day function to be held on April 15 at the historic Ridge.

#Guv to preside over state-level HP Day function on April 15

J&K education dept permits age relaxation for admission of students in class 1st

Jammu, Apr 4 (UNI) Relieving hundreds of parents battling for the admission of their children who have not attained an age of six years, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has permitted the relaxation in age for admission of students in class first in 2024-25 academic session.

#J&K education dept permits age relaxation for admission of students in class 1st

J&K education dept permits age relaxation for admission of students in class 1st

Jammu, Apr 4 (UNI) Relieving hundreds of parents battling for the admission of their children who have not attained an age of six years, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has permitted the relaxation in age for admission of students in class first in 2024-25 academic session.

#J&K education dept permits age relaxation for admission of students in class 1st

Iranian police eliminate 15 terrorists involved in police stations attacks

Tehran, Apr 4 (UNI) Fifteen members of the Jaish al-Adl terrorist group who attacked two police stations in the cities of Rask and Chah Bahar in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan were killed in a law enforcement operation, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps'' (IRGC) ground forces, Mohammad Pakpour, said on Thursday.

#Iranian police eliminate 15 terrorists involved in police stations attacks

Number of injured in Taiwan earthquake reaches 1,038, contact lost with 52

Taipei, Apr 4 (UNI) The number of people injured in the strong earthquake that struck Taiwan has reached 1,038, while 52 people are out of contact, the China Times newspaper reported Thursday, citing firefighters.

#Number of injured in Taiwan earthquake reaches 1 #038 # contact lost with 52

3 dead, 10 injured in fire at south China nursing home

Guangzhou, Apr 4 (UNI) Three were killed and 10 others were injured in a fire that broke out at a nursing home in south China''s Guangdong Province on Thursday, said local authorities.

#3 dead # 10 injured in fire at south China nursing home



9 dead, over 1,000 injured in 7.3-magnitude quake in China''s Taiwan

Taipei/Beijing, Apr 4 (UNI) The 7.3-magnitude quake in China''s Taiwan on Wednesday morning had left nine people dead and 1,011 people injured as of 10 p.m., according to the local emergency operation center.

#9 dead #over 1 #000 injured in 7.3-magnitude quake in China''s Taiwan



2 killed, 15 injured as strong winds batter Moscow

Moscow, Apr 4 (UNI) Two people were dead and 15 others injured after strong winds hit the Russian capital Moscow on Wednesday, according to city Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

#2 killed #15 injured as strong winds batter Moscow



IPL 2024: Unbeaten KKR crush DC by 106 runs

Visakhapatnam, Apr 3 (UNI) Match 16 of the Indian Premier League showcased yet another high-scoring match as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious with a dominant 106-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC), setting a new record for the second-highest total in IPL history by scoring a staggering 272/7.

#IPL 2024: Unbeaten KKR crush DC by 106 runs

Under the Hooghly River Metro carried 7.5 L passengers in 17 days

Kolkata, Apr 3 (UNI) Under the river stretch of the Green Line, the
Kolkata Metro has carried 7.5 lakh passengers in the last 17 days of
the last fiscal,official sources said on Wednesday.

#Under the Hooghly River Metro carried 7.5 L passengers in 17 days

Over 1,600 houses damaged by hailstorms in Mizoram

Aizawl, Apr 3 (UNI) With 542 buildings being heavily damaged by a massive hailstorm at Sangau town in southernmost Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district on Tuesday afternoon, the total number of houses destroyed or damaged by the thunderstorm and hailstorm that hit the state rose to over 1,600.

#Over 1 #600 houses damaged by hailstorms in Mizoram



Virgin Atlantic plans to offer over 1 million seats to India by 2025

Bengaluru, Apr 3 (UNI) Virgin Atlantic on Wednesday signaled its strong commitment to India by launching a new daily service to Bengaluru and announcing a second daily flight to Mumbai, starting this October.

#Virgin Atlantic plans to offer over 1 million seats to India by 2025

6 children killed, 10 wounded in accident in S. Iraq

Baghdad, Apr 3 (UNI) Six children of a primary school were killed and some 10 others wounded on Tuesday in a run-over accident in Iraq''s southern Basra province, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) said.

#6 children killed # 10 wounded in accident in S. Iraq



Eight DMs, 12 SPs transferred in five states ahead of LS polls

New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, eight district magistrates and 12 superintendents of police across Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh have been transferred on Tuesday.

#Eight DMs #12 SPs transferred in five states ahead of LS polls



De Kock''s blistering 81 helps LSG post 181/5

Bengaluru, Apr 2 (UNI) Opener Quinton de Kock''s explosive 81 off just 56 balls and crucial partnerships, including a 53-run opening stand with skipper KL Rahul and a 56-run partnership with Marcus Stoinis for the third wicket, helped Lucknow Super Giants post a competitive total after RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to field first here on Wednesday.

#De Kock''s blistering 81 helps LSG post 181/5



BJP will not cross 175 in Lok Sabha elections: Shatrughan

Patna, Apr 2 (UNI) TMC MP and Hindi film actor of yesteryears Shatrughan Sinha, popularly known as Shot-gun, on Tuesday said that BJP would not cross 175 mark in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

#BJP will not cross 175 in Lok Sabha elections: Shatrughan

LS Polls: Over 16.23 L voters to decide fate of 12 candidates in Udhampur Constituency

Jammu, Apr 2 (UNI) More than 16.23 lakh voters will decide the fate of 12 candidates in Udhampur Lok Sabha seat in the first phase of General Elections to be held on April 19.

#LS Polls: Over 16.23 L voters to decide fate of 12 candidates in Udhampur Constituency



ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.56 crores in Srinagar under PMLA

Srinagar, Apr 2 (UNI) Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Tuesday provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs. 1.56 Crore in Srinagar under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in the misappropriation of funds case, officials said.

#ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.56 crores in Srinagar under PMLA

Gahirmatha sanctuary personnel arrest 17 fishermen for fishing inside No fishing zone

Kendrapara, Apr 2 (UNI) Gahirmatha Sanctuary personnel arrested 17 fishermen including two from West Bengal for fishing inside the no-fishing zone in the wee hours of Tuesday.

#Gahirmatha sanctuary personnel arrest 17 fishermen for fishing inside No fishing zone

LS Election : Holiday declared in Punjab on June 1

Chandigarh, Apr 2 (UNI) Keeping in view the Lok Sabha polls to be held in Punjab, June 1 was declared as gazetted holiday for the Government Offices, Boards, Corporations, Educational Institutions located in the state.

#LS Election : Holiday declared in Punjab on June 1



UP: 7 killed, 1 injured as autorickshaw collides with dumper

Chitrakoot, April 2 (UNI) Seven persons were killed and one injured when the autorickshaw in which they were travelling collided head-on with a dumper at Karvi area of Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, police sources said.

#UP: 7 killed #1 injured as autorickshaw collides with dumper

Telangana ranks 2nd in country with tele density of 108.19pc: Chief Secretary

Hyderabad, Apr 2 (UNI) Telangana Chief Secretary Santhi Kumar announced that Telangana has achieved a tele density of 108.19 per cent, securing the second position in the country.

#Telangana ranks 2nd in country with tele density of 108.19pc: Chief Secretary



Special Holiday on April 19 for voters of J&K and Rajasthan working in Punjab: CEO

Chandigarh, Apr 2 (UNI) In the wake of the upcoming Lok Sabha Election-2024, a special holiday has been declared for voters from Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan who are employed in Punjab, to allow them to cast their votes in their respective states on April 19.

#Special Holiday on April 19 for voters of J&K and Rajasthan working in Punjab: CEO



Stalin takes pride as TN''s electronic exports jumps to USD 1.7 bn in 2021 to USD 7.4 bn under DMK rule

Chennai, Apr 2 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Tuesday took pride as the state''s
electronic exports increased from USD 1.7 billion in 2021 to USD 7.4 billion under the ruling DMK''s
Dravidian Model governance.

#Stalin takes pride as TN''s electronic exports jumps to USD 1.7 bn in 2021 to USD 7.4 bn under DMK rule



Profit taking pulls market down; BSE sensex suffers 110 points

Mumbai, Apr 2 (UNI) Snapping a winning streak of last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday slipped 110.64 points to settle at 73903.91 on profit booking by local operators even as the market experts remain bullish in view of recent GST collections and other economic indicators.

#Profit taking pulls market down; BSE sensex suffers 110 points



Sensex falls 110.64 pts

Mumbai, Apr 2 (UNI) Snapping a winning streak of last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday slipped 110.64 pts to settle at 73903.91 on profit booking by local operators.

#Sensex falls 110.64 pts



Cong releases 17 more names for LS polls; Fields YS Sharmila from Kadapa in AP

New Delhi Apr 2 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday released another list of 17 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election from four states with prominent figures being YS Sharmila Reddy from Kadapa, MM Pallama Raju from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and Tariq Anwar from Katihar.

#Cong releases 17 more names for LS polls; Fields YS Sharmila from Kadapa in AP



J&K: Nearly 19 lakh pilgrims visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in 3 months

Jammu, Apr 2 (UNI) In the first three months of the current year, more than 19 lakh pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, nestled in the Trikuta Hills of Katra town in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#J&K: Nearly 19 lakh pilgrims visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in 3 months

UP: 10 injured as projection of house collapses in Bareilly

Bareilly (UP), Apr 2 (UNI) Ten people, mainly children and women, were injured when the projection of a house collapsed in the Mirganj area of Bareilly district here in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, police sources said.

#UP: 10 injured as projection of house collapses in Bareilly



BJP releases names of candidates for 112 Assembly seats in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released the names of candidates for 112 of the total 147 Assembly seats in Odisha in the first phase.

#BJP releases names of candidates for 112 Assembly seats in Odisha



TN: Two die, 14 injured in road accident

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) Apr 2 (UNI) Two people, including a sexagenarian woman, were killed and 14 others injured, a few of them grievously, in a head-on collision between an Omni bus and a truck at Paalpannai locality on the Tiruchirapalli-Chennai highway here in the wee hours of Tuesday.

#TN: Two die #14 injured in road accident



Sensex falls over 100 points

Mumbai, Apr 2 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday declined 101.77 points at 93912 in the opening session on profit booking at a higher level by local operators.

#Sensex falls over 100 points

Edtech startup Interval earns Rs 17cr revenue in 2023-24

Kochi, Apr 2 (UNI) Edtech startup Interval of north Kerala clocked Rs 17 crore of revenue in 2023–24 within three years since inception, during which the company widened its operation in 30 countries to the benefit of 25,000+ students.

#Edtech startup Interval earns Rs 17cr revenue in 2023-24



Boult, Chahal''s precision bowling reduces MI to 125/9

Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) In a disappointing start for the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, their batting performance against the Rajasthan Royals turned into a nightmare.

#Boult #Chahal''''s precision bowling reduces MI to 125/9

TCS Ranks number one in Customer Satisfaction in Nordics for 15th Year

Hyderabad, Apr 1 (UNI) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been ranked the number one IT service provider for customer satisfaction in the Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark) , according to Whitelane Research’s independent survey of the top IT spending organizations.

#TCS Ranks number one in Customer Satisfaction in Nordics for 15th Year

GHMC collects record Rs 1,917 crore property tax

Hyderabad, Apr 1 (UNI) The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) this year has collected a record Rs 1,917 crore property tax so far, surpassing the previous year’s figures by an outstanding margin.

#GHMC collects record Rs 1 #917 crore property tax



Telangana Irrigation Minister predicts Cong victory in 14 MP seats in upcoming elections

Hyderabad, Apr 1 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt. Uttam Kumar Reddy expressed confidence that the Congress party will secure victory in 14 parliamentary seats out of 17 in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 13.

#Telangana Irrigation Minister predicts Cong victory in 14 MP seats in upcoming elections

Bengal Talkies' 'Pradhan' completes 100 days run in theatres

Kolkata, Apr 1 (UNI) Pradhan, the socio-political action film, continues to amaze the audience even in its 15th week.

#Bengal Talkies' 'Pradhan' completes 100 days run in theatres

GST revenue in March at Rs 1.78L cr; second highest collection ever

New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Indicating a rise in business activity, the Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for the month of March 2024 witnessed the second highest collection ever at Rs 1.78 lakh crore, with a 11.5 percent year-on-year growth.

#GST revenue in March at Rs 1.78L cr; second highest collection ever



Gross GST revenue in March at Rs 1.78 lakh crore; second highest collection ever

New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Indicating rise in business activity, the Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for the month of March 2024 witnessed the second highest collection ever at Rs 1.78 lakh crore with a 11.5 per cent year-on-year growth.

#Gross GST revenue in March at Rs 1.78 lakh crore; second highest collection ever



Delhi Court sends Kejriwal to Judicial Custody till April 15

New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Delhi Court on Monday remanded Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15 in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam case.

#Delhi Court sends Kejriwal to Judicial Custody till April 15



IPL owners to meet in Ahmedabad on April 16

Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called for a meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team owners on April 16 in Ahmedabad.

#IPL owners to meet in Ahmedabad on April 16



IPL owners to meet in Ahmedabad on April 16

Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called for a meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team owners on April 16 in Ahmedabad.

#IPL owners to meet in Ahmedabad on April 16



On 1st day of new fiscal, stock market zooms 526 points

Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) On the first day of the new financial year, the stock market zoomed over 500 points on Monday, with the BSE Sensex opening at 74177.87, up by 526 points, in the opening session on strong global cues.

#On 1st day of new fiscal #stock market zooms 526 points

Gunmen kill 8 people, injure 10 others in Western Ecuador

Quito, Apr 1 (UNI) The shooting occurred in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil, as a result of which eight people were killed and ten were injured, Ecuadorian media reported, citing sources.

#Gunmen kill 8 people # injure 10 others in Western Ecuador



Bigg Boss 13 fame Arti Singh sparks engagement rumours with latest social media post

New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Bigg Boss 13-star Arti Singh has set tongues wagging with her recent social media update, leaving fans both excited and curious about her relationship status.

#Bigg Boss 13 fame Arti Singh sparks engagement rumours with latest social media post

Somalia receives 1.4 mln doses of oral cholera vaccine as cases surge

Mogadishu, Apr 1 (UNI) Somalia has received 1.4 million vials of the oral cholera vaccine worth 2.5 million U.S. dollars from the United Nations Children''s Fund (UNICEF) amid alarm over the increasing number of reported cases in the country.

#Somalia receives 1.4 mln doses of oral cholera vaccine as cases surge

Security Printing Corp grants Rs 1.30 Cr for hospitals development

Kakinada, Mar 31 (UNI) The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited has sanctioned Rs 1.30 crore under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative for development of Area hospitals and community health centres in the district during last six months.

#Security Printing Corp grants Rs 1.30 Cr for hospitals development

Shirur Lok Sabha grand alliance coordination meeting on Apr 1

Kolhapur, Mar 31 (UNI) A coordination meeting of Shirur Lok Sabha constituency of Mahayuti (grand alliance) will be held on Monday in a city hotel.

#Shirur Lok Sabha grand alliance coordination meeting on Apr 1

4 killed, 17 wounded in Israeli bombing on hospital in central Gaza: sources

Gaza, Mar 31 (UNI) At least four Palestinians were killed and 17 others were wounded on Sunday in an Israeli bombing on tents inside the Al-Aqsa Hospital in the central Gaza Strip, Palestinian eyewitnesses and sources said.

#4 killed # 17 wounded in Israeli bombing on hospital in central Gaza: sources

UP: Two women killed, 1 injured, after being hit by ambulance

Kushinagar (UP), Mar 31 (UP) Two women were killed and one more was injured after being hit by an ambulance in Padrauna area of Kushinagar district here in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police sources said.

#UP: Two women killed # 1 injured # after being hit by ambulance

Smuggled goods worth Rs 134 crore seized in Manipur-Mynmar border

Imphal, Mar 31 (UNI) Troops have seized smuggled goods worth about Rs 134 crore in Manipur- Myanmar border areas in different operations from March 20 to 31.

#Smuggled goods worth Rs 134 crore seized in Manipur-Mynmar border

950 candidates in fray for Apr 19 TN LS polls, 14 for Vilavancode Assembly bye-election

Chennai, Mar 31 (UNI) A total of 950 candidates including 874 men and 76 women are in the fray for the April 19 single phase polling to 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu.

#950 candidates in fray for Apr 19 TN LS polls # 14 for Vilavancode Assembly bye-election

In case of death of a 10-yr-old girl while eating cake, police arrests 3 accused

Patiala, Mar 31 (UNI) Three accused have been arrested by the police in the case of the death of a 10-year-old girl after eating cake in Patiala.

#In case of death of a 10-yr-old girl while eating cake # police arrests 3 accused



10 killed, 12 injured in rain-related incidents in NW Pakistan

Islamabad, Mar 31 (UNI) At least ten people were killed and 12 others injured in rain-related incidents during the last two days in Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said an official statement on Sunday.

#10 killed #12 injured in rain-related incidents in NW Pakistan

UP to launch month-long campaign against communicable diseases from Apr 1

Lucknow, Mar 31 (UP) In a bid to check spread of communicable and vector-borne diseases, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a special month-long communicable disease control campaign between April 1 to April 30, official sources said here on Sunday.

#UP to launch month-long campaign against communicable diseases from Apr 1

Israeli police detain 16 people over anti-government protests - Reports

Jerusalem, Mar 31 (UNI) At least 16 people have been detained during anti-government protests in Israel on Saturday night, Israeli media reported, citing police.

#Israeli police detain 16 people over anti-government protests - Reports



Heatwave conditions likely in AP''s Rayalaseema from Apr 1-4: Met

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 31 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema from Monday to Thursday, Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Heatwave conditions likely in AP''s Rayalaseema from Apr 1-4: Met



Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 1–2: Met

Hyderabad, Mar 31 (UNI) Heat wave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in the Adilabad, KomaramBheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagityal, Rajanna Sirsilla, Karimnagar, Peddapally, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, and Mulugu districts of Telangana on April 1, the Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 1–2: Met

Argentina reports over 163,000 dengue cases in 2024

Buenos Aires, Mar 31 (UNI) Argentina has reported a total of 163,419 cases of dengue fever so far in 2024, its Ministry of Health said.

#Argentina reports over 163 #000 dengue cases in 2024



JITO holds Ahimsa Run in capital with over 15,000 participants

New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi was bustling with energy and enthusiasm as the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) hosted the ''Ahimsa Run'' on Sunday morning.

#JITO holds Ahimsa Run in capital with over 15 #000 participants



Jamshedpur FC play out 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC in ISL

Jamshedpur, Mar 31 (UNI) Jamshedpur FC struck back through an equaliser by Javi Siverio to settle for a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Saturday night.

#Jamshedpur FC play out 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC in ISL

Heavy rains leave over 1,600 people homeless in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Mar 31 (UNI) At least 1,660 people have been left homeless due to heavy rains that destroyed 699 houses in the Nachingwea district of the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official announced.

#Heavy rains leave over 1 #600 people homeless in Tanzania

Heavy rains leave over 1,600 people homeless in southern Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Mar 30 (UNI) At least 1,660 people have been left homeless due to heavy rains that destroyed 699 houses in the Nachingwea district of the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official announced on Saturday.

#Heavy rains leave over 1 #600 people homeless in southern Tanzania



Arunachal Assembly polls: 10 BJP candidates including CM Khandu declared elected uncontested

Itanagar, Mar 30 (UNI) Ahead of the April 19 polls, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday opened its account with a bang by winning 10 Assembly seats unopposed.

#Arunachal Assembly polls: 10 BJP candidates including CM Khandu declared elected uncontested

1,075 candidates in fray for April 19 TN LS polls

Chennai, Mar 30 (UNI) In all 1,075 candidates are in the fray for the April 19 single phase polling to Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, as the last date for withdrawal of nominations came to a close on Saturday evening.

#1 #075 candidates in fray for April 19 TN LS polls



Narrow escape of 17 passengers, HRTC bus skids on snowy road

Shimla, Mar 30 (UNI) A major road mishap was averted when a HRTC bus from Sumdo to Reckong Peo skidded on snowy roads and overturned at Maling Nullah, Upper Kinnaur on Saturday.

#Narrow escape of 17 passengers #HRTC bus skids on snowy road



Death toll from Moscow terror attack rises to 144

Moscow, Mar 30 (UNI) The death toll from the terrorist attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall has risen to 144, and the injuries amount to 551, local authorities said Saturday.

#Death toll from Moscow terror attack rises to 144

Hyd: ACB catches Sub-Inspector accepting Rs 10,000 bribe

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Hyderabad, Mar 30 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a Sub-Inspector of Police from Meerpet Police Station in Rachakonda Commissionerate on Saturday while he was in the act of accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.

#Hyd: ACB catches Sub-Inspector accepting Rs 10 #000 bribe



Death toll from Moscow terror attack reaches 144

Moscow, Mar 30 (UNI) The terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow resulted in 695 casualties, including 144 deaths, the main department of the Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) in the Moscow Region said on Saturday.

#Death toll from Moscow terror attack reaches 144

Hyderabad: ACB catches Sub-Inspector accepting Rs 10,000 bribe

Hyderabad, Mar 30 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended a Sub-Inspector of Police from Meerpet Police Station in Rachakonda Commissionerate on Saturday while he was in the act of accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.

#Hyderabad: ACB catches Sub-Inspector accepting Rs 10 #000 bribe

Heatwave condition likely in Rayalaseema on Apr 1-3: Met

Amaravati, Mar 30 (UNI) Heatwave condition is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema on April 1, 2 and 3, Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.

#Heatwave condition likely in Rayalaseema on Apr 1-3: Met



Assam police seize 1/2 kg heroin

Guwahati, Mar 30 (UNI) Assam police seized 1/2 kg of heroin in Nagaon on Friday night.

#Assam police seize 1/2 kg heroin



Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer chase down RCB''s 183 runs target

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Mar 29 (UNI) In a spectacular display of batting prowess, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showcased their dominance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 10 of the TATA IPL 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Led by Venkatesh Iyer and Sunil Narine, KKR chased down a challenging target of 183 with ease, securing their second consecutive victory in the tournament.

#Sunil Narine #Venkatesh Iyer chase down RCB''''s 183 runs target



Driver, 9 labourers from Bihar among 10 killed in road mishap in J&K''s Ramban

Jammu, Mar 29 (UNI) At least ten persons including nine labourers from Bihar and one local driver were among killed early morning on Friday in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#Driver #9 labourers from Bihar among 10 killed in road mishap in J&K''''s Ramban

Nomination papers of 110 candidates in 5 constituencies of Maha found valid: EC

Mumbai, Mar 29 (UNI) After scrutiny of nomination papers filed by candidates for first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the chief Electoral officer informed on Friday that applications of 110 candidates out of total 181 have been found valid.

#Nomination papers of 110 candidates in 5 constituencies of Maha found valid: EC



Virat''s unbeaten fifty helps RCB to post competitive 182/6

Bengaluru, Mar 29 (UNI) Virat Kohli''s impressive unbeaten half-century laid the groundwork for RCB''s competitive total of 182/6 against KKR in the 10th match of the IPL 2024 at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday..

#Virat''''''''s unbeaten fifty helps RCB to post competitive 182/6

Iraqi forces arrest 11 over smuggling drugs in walnuts

Baghdad, Mar 29 (UNI) The Iraqi National Security Service (INSS) said Friday that its forces busted a network of 11 drug dealers involved in smuggling narcotic drugs hidden inside walnuts.

#Iraqi forces arrest 11 over smuggling drugs in walnuts



NIA announces reward of Rs 10 lakh each on two wanted accused in cafe blast case

New Delhi, March 29 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh each for information leading to the arrest of two wanted individuals, Abdul Mateen Ahmed Taahaa and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case.

#NIA announces reward of Rs 10 lakh each on two wanted accused in cafe blast case

TTD to organize Asthana fete at Srivari temple on Apr 17

Tirumala, Mar 29 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will organize a grand Asthana fete at Srivari temple on the occasion of the Sri Rama Navami festival on April 17.

#TTD to organize Asthana fete at Srivari temple on Apr 17

TN LS polls : 1,085 Nominations accepted on scrutiny, 664 rejected

Chennai, Mar 29 (UNI) A total of 1,085 nominations filed by the candidates for the April 19 single phase Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, including that of all prominent candidates of leading political parties were accepted on scrutiny by the Election Commission.

#TN LS polls : 1 #085 Nominations accepted on scrutiny # 664 rejected



Congress party slapped with Rs 1,823 cr tax notice ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi, March 29 (UNI) In a body blow to the principal opposition Congress party ahead of Lok Sabha election, the Income Tax department has served notice of over Rs 1,800 crore to it for alleged discrepancies in tax returns for previous years.

#Congress party slapped with Rs 1 #823 cr tax notice ahead of Lok Sabha polls



5.6-magnitude quake hits 126 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Mar 29 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted 126 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at 0957 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.6-magnitude quake hits 126 km NNW of Kimbe #Papua New Guinea

AP: Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in Rayalaseema on Apr 1-2: Met

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 29 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema on April 1 and 2, Meteorological Centre said on Friday.

#AP: Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in Rayalaseema on Apr 1-2: Met

SCR achieves 100 pc electrification of erstwhile BG rail network in Nanded Division

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) In a significant stride towards Mission Electrification, South Central Railway (SCR) has successfully electrified its entire broad gauge (BG) railway lines across its network, demonstrating a committed effort towards modernization.

#SCR achieves 100 pc electrification of erstwhile BG rail network in Nanded Division

Heat wave condition likely in Telangana on Apr 1-2: Met

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) Heat wave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the Adilabad, KomaramBheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, and Kamareddy districts of Telangana on April 1, the Meteorological Centre said on Friday.

#Heat wave condition likely in Telangana on Apr 1-2: Met



UP: 3 die, 1 injured as tractor-trolley hits bike

Bahraich (UP), Mar 29 (UNI) Three members of a family were killed and a woman was injured when a motorcycle was hit by a tractor in the Hardi area of Bahraich district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said on Friday.

#UP: 3 die #1 injured as tractor-trolley hits bike



Israeli army kills over 200 Palestinians, arrests 1,000 in Gaza hospital: Hamas

Gaza, Mar 29 (UNI) The Israeli army has killed over 200 people and arrested around 1,000 others in the Al-Shifa Medical Complex in northern Gaza, said the Hamas-run media office on Thursday.

#Israeli army kills over 200 Palestinians #arrests 1 #000 in Gaza hospital: Hamas



Over 1.1 mln people in Gaza facing food insecurity: UN

Gaza, Mar 29 (UNI) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Thursday that more than 1.1 million people in the Gaza Strip are facing "an extreme level of food insecurity," as Israel prevents aid from entering the enclave.

#Over 1.1 mln people in Gaza facing food insecurity: UN

All 15 candidates for two LS seats clear scrutiny

Itanagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Altogether, 168 nominations filed for the upcoming Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections were found to be valid after scrutiny of papers on Thursday, while the process of scrutinising nominations against Itanagar and Daporijo constituencies has been adjourned till Friday, the results of which would be out by 11 a.m., an election official said.

#All 15 candidates for two LS seats clear scrutiny



Over 1500 players seen in action as Sub-Junior National Wushu C’ship begins in Jammu

Jammu, Mar 28 (UNI) More than 1500 players were seen in action on Thursday at the opening of the 23rd Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship for boys and girls at Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu.

#Over 1500 players seen in action as Sub-Junior National Wushu C’ship begins in Jammu



DC extends Kejriwal''s ED custody till April 1

New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) A Delhi Court on Thursday extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an accused in the alleged liquor policy scam, for four days till April 1.

#DC extends Kejriwal''''s ED custody till April 1



Luminous enters solar panel mfg; 250 MW facility launched with initial investment of Rs 120 cr

Rudrapur, Mar 28 (UNI) From power Back-up solutions to Batteries and Solar applications, Luminous Power Technologies on Thursday announced the launch of its state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility here.

#Luminous enters solar panel mfg; 250 MW facility launched with initial investment of Rs 120 cr

Turkish Prez's admin denies claims economic outlook grim for next 1.5 yrs

Ankara, Mar 28 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan''s administration has denied social media claims that a long, tough period lies before the country''s economy for a year and a half, accusing those who disseminate this disinformation and stoking panic ahead of the municipal elections slated for Sunday.

#Turkish Prez's admin denies claims economic outlook grim for next 1.5 yrs

Over 12,500 criminal suspects apprehended in Afghan

Kabul, Mar 28 (UNI) The Afghan police have arrested 12,540 suspects criminal over the past six months across the country, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Thursday.

#Over 12 #500 criminal suspects apprehended in Afghan

Over 10 people killed in clashes between Houthis, Yemen's govt forces

Sanaa, Mar 28 (UNI) More than ten people died and another 13 were injured on Wednesday as a result of renewed clashes between joint forces loyal to Yemen''s internationally recognized government and the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in the Al Dhale province in central Yemen, a Yemeni military source told Sputnik.

#Over 10 people killed in clashes between Houthis # Yemen's govt forces

On audit party’s instructions, J&K Sports Council issues 10-point advisory to recognised sports bodies

Jammu, Mar 28 (UNI) Acting on the instructions of the audit party of the Principal Accountant General Audit, the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has issued a ten-point advisory to the recognised sports bodies functional across the Union Territory.

#On audit party’s instructions # J&K Sports Council issues 10-point advisory to recognised sports bodies

Forest fires ravage 19 states in Mexico

Mexico City, Mar 28 (UNI) A total of 120 active forest fires have been recorded in Mexico, preliminarily affecting 7,137 hectares in 19 states, the Mexican government said on Wednesday.

#Forest fires ravage 19 states in Mexico

Arunachal: 197 file nomination for Assembly polls, 15 for two LS seats

Itanagar, Mar 27 (UNI) As many as 197 candidates from different political parties including Independents have filed their nominations for the April 19 Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh.

#Arunachal: 197 file nomination for Assembly polls # 15 for two LS seats

LS polls: Cong releases eighth list of 14 candidates

New Delhi Mar 27 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Wednesday released its eighth list of 14 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

#LS polls: Cong releases eighth list of 14 candidates

LS poll : Nominations close for April 19 polling

Chennai, Mar 27 (UNI) More than 1300 candidates have filed their
papers as the filing of nominations for the April 19 single phase polling
to the Lok Sabha polls ended on Wednesday.

#LS poll : Nominations close for April 19 polling



Odisha: BJD announces candidates for 15 LS & 72 Assembly seats

Bhubaneswar, Mar 27 (UNI) BJD President Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced the list of party candidates for 15 Lok Sabha and 72 Assembly seats in Odisha for the upcoming elections.

#Odisha: BJD announces candidates for 15 LS & 72 Assembly seats

AP: BJP announces candidates for 10 Assembly segments

Vijayawada, Mar 27 (UNI) Pulling down the curtains on the speculation, the BJP on Wednesday announced the names of 10 candidates to contest from 10 Assembly constituencies.

#AP: BJP announces candidates for 10 Assembly segments



LS election: Shiv Sena (UBT) announces 1st list of 17 candidates

Mumbai, Mar 27 (UNI) The Shiv Sena (UBT) faction on Wednesday announced the first list of 17 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.

#LS election: Shiv Sena (UBT) announces 1st list of 17 candidates

Kannur: First district with 100pc college student voter enrollment

Kannur, Mar 27 (UNI) Kannur in North Kerala, became the first district in the country to enroll all deserving students of the college (who attained 18 years old) as voters in the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

#Kannur: First district with 100pc college student voter enrollment



LS Election: Shiv Sena UBT announces list of 17 candidates

Mumbai, Mar 27 (UNI) Finally, Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) of the Shiv Sena faction announced the list of 17 candidates for the Lok Sabha election in the state on Wednesday.

#LS Election: Shiv Sena UBT announces list of 17 candidates

Air defenses down 18 air targets approaching Russia's Belgorod city

Moscow, Mar 27 (UNI) A Russian air defense system has shot down 18 air targets over the city of Belgorod and the Belgorod district on their approach to the city, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Wednesday, adding that one person suffered shrapnel wounds.

#Air defenses down 18 air targets approaching Russia's Belgorod city

2 deaths reported over Japan drugmaker's red yeast rice supplements, over 100 hospitalized

Tokyo, Mar 27 (UNI) A second fatality linked to supplements containing red yeast rice, or "beni-koji" manufactured by Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has been confirmed in the wake of health issues arising from the ingredient, according to the country''s health ministry.

#2 deaths reported over Japan drugmaker's red yeast rice supplements # over 100 hospitalized

5.7-magnitude quake hits 178 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon- USGS

Beijing, Mar 27 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted 178 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon at 0323 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.7-magnitude quake hits 178 km WSW of Port Orford # Oregon- USGS



Death toll in airstrikes on E Syria rises to 15: war monitor

Damascus, Mar 27 (UNI) The death toll of the pre-dawn aerial assault in eastern Syria has risen to 15, according to a war monitor group.

#Death toll in airstrikes on E Syria rises to 15: war monitor



French Aerospace firm partners with IIT-Madras to set up 100 Million Euro Start-up Hub

Chennai, Mar 27 (UNI) French aerospace and defence firm Starburst Accelerator SARL has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) to set up an innovative hub for start-ups with a funding support of 100 Million Euros.

#French Aerospace firm partners with IIT-Madras to set up 100 Million Euro Start-up Hub