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EC asks election officials to take extra care during last 72 hours

Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) Taking stock of the situation in Telangana before going ahead with next phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 13 in the state, the Elections Commission (EC) on Thursday sought the Telangana election officials to be alert and vigilant and take extra care during the last 72 hours before the polling.

#EC asks election officials to take extra care during last 72 hours

Adani Green secures USD 400 million from international banks for 750 MW power project
Ahmedabad, May 2 (UNI) Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, on Thursday announced USD 400 million financing for its under-construction 750 MW solar projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat by a consortium of five leading international banks.
#Adani Green secures USD 400 million from international banks for 750 MW power project

India, Indonesia 7th JDCC meeting to take place in Delhi tomorrow
New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) The seventh Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Indonesia will be held here on Friday, where both sides will exchange views on regional and global issues of shared interest.
#India #Indonesia 7th JDCC meeting to take place in Delhi tomorrow

CII’s IGBC Green Property Show in Hyderabad from May 17

Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) is all set to host its second edition of IGBC Green Property Show at HITEX Exhibition Centre, here from May 17 to 19.

#CII’s IGBC Green Property Show in Hyderabad from May 17

Over 57,000 chickens culled in Japan due to Bird Flue outbreak

Tokyo, May 2 (UNI) More than 57,000 chickens were culled in Japan''s Chiba Prefecture due to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, in what is the 11th outbreak this season, the local administration said on Thursday.

#Over 57 #000 chickens culled in Japan due to Bird Flue outbreak

Jammu Police arrest 7 in 'Greater Kailash murder case'

Jammu, May 1 (UNI) Police on Wednesday claimed to have initiated a tough action in Greater Kailash murder case and arrested seven people in this connection.

#Jammu Police arrest 7 in 'Greater Kailash murder case'

PBKS Spinners choke, CSK scores 162 for 7, Ruturaj plays lone furrow
Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Punjab Kings spinners restricted home favourites Chennai Super Kings(CSK) to 162 for 7 in their 20 overs in a crucial IPL clash, with Ruturaj Gaikwad playing a lone furrow
with a fine half century, at the Chepauk Stadium here on Wednesday night.
#PBKS Spinners choke #CSK scores 162 for 7 #Ruturaj plays lone furrow

PBKS Spinners choke, CSK scores 162 for 7, Ruturaj plays lone furrow
Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Punjab Kings spinners restricted home favourites Chennai Super Kings(CSK) to 162 for 7 in their 20 overs in a crucial IPL clash, with Ruturaj Gaikwad playing a lone furrow
with a fine half century, at the Chepauk Stadium here on Wednesday night.
#PBKS Spinners choke #CSK scores 162 for 7 #Ruturaj plays lone furrow

Hyundai register sales of 63,701 units in April

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Passenger car makers Hyundai Motor India registered a total sales
of 63,701 units (Domestic 50,201 units and exports 13,500 units) in April this year, posing
a YoY growth of 9.5 per cent.

#Hyundai register sales of 63 #701 units in April

Telangana LS poll: 525 candidates contesting for 17 seats : CEO
Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj announced that a total of 525 candidates will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated for May 13.
#Telangana LS poll: 525 candidates contesting for 17 seats : CEO

Columbia University requests police presence on campus until May 17
New York, April 30 (UNI) Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Tuesday requested the presence of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers through at least May 17, two days after the university''s commencement.
#Columbia University requests police presence on campus until May 17

Chennaiyin FC secures goalkeeper Samik Mitra's services until 2027

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) In a move aimed at solidifying their squad for the future, Chennaiyin FC has inked a contract extension with goalkeeper Samik Mitra, ensuring his presence at the club until 2027.

#Chennaiyin FC secures goalkeeper Samik Mitra's services until 2027

J&K: Police attaches properties of 7 Pak-based handlers in Baramulla
Srinagar, May 1 (UNI) Police on Wednesday attached properties of seven Pakistani-based handlers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
#J&K: Police attaches properties of 7 Pak-based handlers in Baramulla

HC grants bail to jeweller accused of duping 1,507 investors of Rs 70.55 Cr

Mumbai, Apr 30 (UNI) The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted bail to a city-based jeweller accused of duping 1,507 investors to tune of Rs 70.55 crore.

#HC grants bail to jeweller accused of duping 1 #507 investors of Rs 70.55 Cr

G7 confirms commitment to fully decarbonised energy sector by 2035

Washington, April 30 (UNI) G7 states have confirmed a commitment to achieving a fully decarbonised power sector by 2035, as well as to reduce plastic pollution and methane emissions, according to a statement released on Tuesday following a ministerial meeting on climate, energy, and environment.

#G7 confirms commitment to fully decarbonised energy sector by 2035

Israeli envoy says 19 UNRWA staff participated in Oct 7 attack

Jerusalem, April 30 (UNI) At least 19 employees at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) took active part in the October 7 attack on Israel by Palestinian movement Hamas, Israeli Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Adi Farjon Israel said on Tuesday.

#Israeli envoy says 19 UNRWA staff participated in Oct 7 attack

UP govt to set up 57 cyber police stations in 57 districts post LS polls

Lucknow, Apr 30 (UNI) In the wake of the rising incidents of cyber crime, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up cyber police stations across all 75 districts of the state, official sources said here on Tuesday.

#UP govt to set up 57 cyber police stations in 57 districts post LS polls

7 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Jagdalpur, April 30 (UNI) At least seven Maoists, including two female members, have been killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh''s Narayanpur district here on Tuesday, officials said.
#7 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Star Health Insurance records PAT growth of 37 pc to Rs 845 Cr in FY24

Kolkata, Apr 30 (ZUNI) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. (Star Health Insurance), market leader in retail health insurance, on Tuesday announced robust financial result for its Q4 and FY2024, reporting a record profit of Rs 845 Cr, up 37 per cent and an increase of 18 per cent in Gross Written Premium (GWP) to Rs 15,254 Cr.

#Star Health Insurance records PAT growth of 37 pc to Rs 845 Cr in FY24

Vijaya Bank ex-manager gets 3yrs RI for Rs 39.75L fraud

Hyderabad, April 30 (UNI) A CBI court in Hyderabad has convicted and sentenced VP Padmanabh, former branch manager at Vijaya Bank, Nampally here to three years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 65,000 in a bank fraud case.

#Vijaya Bank ex-manager gets 3yrs RI for Rs 39.75L fraud

3 dead, 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Manila

Manila, April 30 (UNI) A speeding bus crashed into several vehicles along a busy highway in the Philippine capital on Monday night, killing three and injuring 17 others, police said on Tuesday.

#3 dead # 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Manila

J&K: 2 injured, 7 rescued after house collapses in Baramulla

Srinagar, April 29 (UNI) Two people were injured after a house collapsed due to heavy rains in a border area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday.

#J&K: 2 injured # 7 rescued after house collapses in Baramulla

LS Election: Kerala records 71.27pc polling

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (UNI) Kerala recorded 71.27 percent polling in the Lok Sabha election on April 26 in the State, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said on Monday.

#LS Election: Kerala records 71.27pc polling

Kerala: Renal Denervation Therapy manages hypertension in 72-year-old patient

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (UNI) Doctors at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum, successfully performed Renal Denervation Therapy (RDN) on a 72-year-old man with resistant hypertension for many years.

#Kerala: Renal Denervation Therapy manages hypertension in 72-year-old patient

At least 7 children killed by flash floods in Somalia: UN

Mogadishu, April 29 (UNI) At least seven children were killed and thousands were rendered homeless after flash floods hit Somalia in the past 10 days, the United Nations humanitarian agency said.

#At least 7 children killed by flash floods in Somalia: UN

PNB Housing Finance net profit up 57 pc to Rs 439cr in Q4

New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) PNB Housing Finance on Monday reported 57.27 per cent year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 439.25 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#PNB Housing Finance net profit up 57 pc to Rs 439cr in Q4

ICG, Gujarat ATS seize fishing boat with 173 kg drugs; two persons held
New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) In a coordinated effort, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) seized an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea carrying 173 kg of narcotics and arrested two perpetrators on board.
#ICG #Gujarat ATS seize fishing boat with 173 kg drugs; two persons held

Turkish security forces detain 147 PKK suspects

Ankara, April 29 (UNI) Turkish police and gendarmerie teams detained 147 suspected members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers'' Party (PKK), the country''s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Sunday.

#Turkish security forces detain 147 PKK suspects

After batters show, bowlers chipped in as CSK ambushes SRH by 78 runs, keeps play off place alive
Chennai, Apr 28 (UNI) Five time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ambushed
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs to stay afloat for a play off place, thanks
to skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad''s near century and a disciplined effort by the bowlers
in a crucial IPL contest at the Chepauk stadium here on Sunday night.
#After batters show #bowlers chipped in as CSK ambushes SRH by 78 runs #keeps play off place alive

Stalin presents Rs 75 lakh cheque to Chess prodigy Gukesh
Chennai, Apr 28 (UNI) Taml Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Sunday presented
a cheque for Rs 75 lakh to chess prodigy D.Gukesh for winning the FIDE Candidates
tournament.
#Stalin presents Rs 75 lakh cheque to Chess prodigy Gukesh

Stalin presents Rs 75 lakh cheque to Chess prodigy Gukesh
Chennai, Apr 28 (UNI) Taml Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Sunday presented
a cheque for Rs 75 lakh to chess prodigy D.Gukesh for winning the FIDE Candidates
tournament.
#Stalin presents Rs 75 lakh cheque to Chess prodigy Gukesh

We fulfilled all promises, disbursed Rs 2.70L Cr under DBT: Andhra CM
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), April 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said that the YSRCP government has fulfilled all its 2019 manifesto promises treating it like a holy book.
#We fulfilled all promises #disbursed Rs 2.70L Cr under DBT: Andhra CM

Flooding in Kenya claims lives of 76 people across country - Reports

Nairobi, April 28 (UNI) The death toll from floods in Kenya has reached 76 people over the past day, Kenyan media reported, citing government data.

#Flooding in Kenya claims lives of 76 people across country - Reports

No one has the guts to restore Article 370, repeal CAA: Modi
Kolhapur, April 27 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said no one has the guts to bring back Article 370 which was annulled by his goverment or repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed during his tenure.
#No one has the guts to restore Article 370 #repeal CAA: Modi

IDFC First Bank Q4 net profit plunges 10 pc to Rs 724 crore
New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) IDFC FIRST Bank on Saturday reported 9.83% year-on-year decline in net profit for January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.
#IDFC First Bank Q4 net profit plunges 10 pc to Rs 724 crore

ICICI Bank profit in Q4 jumps 17 pc to Rs 10,707 crore

New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) Private lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported 17.38% year-on-year jump in standalone net profit at Rs 10,707.53 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#ICICI Bank profit in Q4 jumps 17 pc to Rs 10 #707 crore

Heroin worth Rs 7 crore confiscated in Meghalaya

Shillong, Apr 27 (UNI) Meghalaya police on Saturday arrested an inter-state drug trafficker and heroin worth Rs 7 Crore was seized from his possession.

#Heroin worth Rs 7 crore confiscated in Meghalaya

Monarchy continued in J&K even after Maharaja’s era ended in 1947: Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar, April 27 (UNI) Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said that the regional parties and their leaders established their own form of monarchy in Jammu and Kashmir after the end of Maharaja’s rule in 1947.
#Monarchy continued in J&K even after Maharaja’s era ended in 1947: Altaf Bukhari

Bengal records 75.5 pc turnout in second phase LS poll
Kolkata, Apr 27 (UNI) The three Lok Sabha constituencies of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal, which went to second phase polling on Friday, registered 75.5 per cent turnout.
#Bengal records 75.5 pc turnout in second phase LS poll

J&K: 24x7 kitchen operational to support families near Ramban land sinking camp site
Jammu, April 27 (UNI) A day after 50 houses, power infrastructure, and road connectivity were damaged, the administration has established a 24x7 operational kitchen to support the families near the land sinking site at village Pernote in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
#J&K: 24x7 kitchen operational to support families near Ramban land sinking camp site

Mumbai: After scrutiny of candidature applications, 369 applications valid out of 447

Mumbai, April 27 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer office of the state has informed that the applications of 369 out of 447 candidates for fourth phase election in the 11 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state have been validated.

#Mumbai: After scrutiny of candidature applications #369 applications valid out of 447

Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 64.07 percent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in 13 parliamentary constituencies in the second and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.

#Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

Kerala records 70.35 % voter turnout in Lok Sabha election
Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) Kerala recorded 70.35 percent polling in the single phase Lok Sabha election covering all 20 constituencies on Friday.
#Kerala records 70.35 % voter turnout in Lok Sabha election

Fate of 22 candidates sealed in EVMs, around 71.91% vote in Jammu-Reasi
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) The fate of 22 candidates has been sealed in the Electronic Voting Machines, with around 71.91 percent voter turnout recorded in the Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency in the phase-2 general elections on Friday.
#Fate of 22 candidates sealed in EVMs #around 71.91% vote in Jammu-Reasi

Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters
Agartala, April 26 (UNI) East Tripura Parliamentary constituency on Friday recorded 80.32% voter turnout, despite a boycott by around 1700 voters in the state.
#Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters

Bengal witnesses peaceful second phase LS polling ; Around 72 pc turnout
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) Barring an incident involving BJP state president Sukanta Majumder, the second phase Lok Sabha election to three seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts passed off peacefully on Friday with an estimated 71.72 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercising their franchise.
#Bengal witnesses peaceful second phase LS polling ; Around 72 pc turnout

Voting ends in Manipur with 76 percent turnout
Imphal, Apr 26 UNI (UNI) Voting for the Outer Manipur LS seat has come to an end with a 76 percent turnout on Friday.
#Voting ends in Manipur with 76 percent turnout

Maha: around 53 pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1700 hrs

Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 53.51 per cent of over 1.49 crore voters in eight Lok Sabha constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra exercised their right to vote in second phase of Lok Sabha elections till 1700 hrs on Friday.

#Maha: around 53 pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1700 hrs

Around 53.17 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 53.17 percent of more than 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh exercised their franchise in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held amidst tight security on Friday, a poll officer said here.
#Around 53.17 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP

67.22 pc turnout till 5 pm in Jammu-Reasi Constituency
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency on Friday has witnessed an overall 67.22 percent voting till 5 pm with enthusiastic voters still waiting for their turn to exercise their franchise.
#67.22 pc turnout till 5 pm in Jammu-Reasi Constituency

Hyd: Telangana to be One Trillion economy by 2047: CII Telangana Chairman

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI) Telangana state aims for a USD One Trillion( Rs 85 lakh crore) GSDP by 2047, said Telangana CII Chairman Sai D Prasad here on Friday.

#Hyd: Telangana to be One Trillion economy by 2047: CII Telangana Chairman

Around 52.74 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 pm
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 52.74 percent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes till 5 p.m. on Friday, registering the lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#Around 52.74 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 pm

Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 71.72 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 5 PM on Friday.
#Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM

Maruti Suzuki net profit surges 48 pc to Rs 3,878 crore in Q4
New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) On the back of solid volume growth, the country''s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki on Friday reported 47.80% jump in standalone net profit at Rs 3,877.8 crore for January-March period (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.
#Maruti Suzuki net profit surges 48 pc to Rs 3 #878 crore in Q4

57.76 pc voter turnout in Jammu-Reasi Constituency till 3 pm
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) The Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency recorded 57.76 percent turnout till 3 pm with highest 65.78 percent in Akhnoor segment.
#57.76 pc voter turnout in Jammu-Reasi Constituency till 3 pm

Shriram Finance net jumps 57 pc to Rs 2,021 cr in Q4

New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) Shriram Finance on Friday reported 56.91% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,021.28 crore for the January-March period (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.

#Shriram Finance net jumps 57 pc to Rs 2 #021 cr in Q4

Around 47.29 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 1 PM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 47.29 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 1 PM on Friday.
#Around 47.29 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 1 PM

Around 31.77 pc polling in eight LS seats in Maharashtra till 1300 hours
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 31.77 per cent of over 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to eight Lok Sabha seats of Vidharbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra state till 1300 hours on Friday.
#Around 31.77 pc polling in eight LS seats in Maharashtra till 1300 hours

Around 35.73 votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 1 pm
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 35.73 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the six hours of polling on Friday registering the lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#Around 35.73 votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 1 pm

Raj: Around 11.77 pc voter turnout till 9 am
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 11.77 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of Lok Sabha elections from 13 seats of Rajasthan amid tight security arrangement on Friday.
#Raj: Around 11.77 pc voter turnout till 9 am

UP polls approx 11.67 pc from 8 seats till 9 am
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 11.67 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the first two hours of polling on Friday registering lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#UP polls approx 11.67 pc from 8 seats till 9 am

16.97 pc casting in first two hours in East Tripura
Agartala, April 26 (UNI) Tripura East (ST) parliamentary constituency has registered 16.97 percent of 13,96,761 voters exercised their franchise in first two hours during second phase of Lok Sabha elections amid allegations of preventing the agents of the opposition party and voters mainly in Khowai and Dhalai district.
#16.97 pc casting in first two hours in East Tripura

Maha votes 7.45 pc in 2 hours on 8 seats
Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) Around 7.45 per cent of 1.49 crore voters cast their votes till 9 am across eight Lok Sabha constituencies in Vidharbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra in the second phase of polling, poll officials said.
#Maha votes 7.45 pc in 2 hours on 8 seats

ACC net jumps 300 pc to Rs 945 cr in Q4; Dividend at Rs 7.50 per share

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Adani Group Company ACC Limited (ACC), a cement and building materials company, today announced a 300 percent jump in net profit to Rs 945 crore during the fourth quarter of 2023–24, up from Rs 236 crore in the same quarter last year.

#ACC net jumps 300 pc to Rs 945 cr in Q4; Dividend at Rs 7.50 per share

Vedanta net down 27 pc in Q4

Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) Indian mining company Vedanta, with its operations in iron ore, aluminium, zinc, oil and gas, on Thursday reported 27 per cent dip in net profit at Rs 2,273 crore for the fourth quarter (January-March) of FY 24 from Rs 3,132 crore in same period a year ago.

#Vedanta net down 27 pc in Q4

Qatar to host meeting of G7, global south officials on Ukraine this weekend

Doha, April 25 (UNI) Qatar is to host a meeting of high-ranking officials and security advisers from the G7 countries and the Global South this weekend to prepare for the upcoming Ukraine conference in Switzerland, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

#Qatar to host meeting of G7 # global south officials on Ukraine this weekend

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

Sensex up 78 points
Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained positive for the fifth day in a row on Thursday, advancing 78 points at 73,931.88 in opening session following gains in Financial services, Health Care and Industrials stocks.
#Sensex up 78 points

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

Maha: ED attaches Rs 73 Cr assets of Sanjay Raut''s brother in money laundering case
Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 73.62 crore belonging to Pravin Raut, brother of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, in connection with the Patra Chawl Redevelopment case under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
#Maha: ED attaches Rs 73 Cr assets of Sanjay Raut''''s brother in money laundering case

Building collapse kills 7 in Ethiopian capital

Addis Ababa, April 24 (UNI) Seven people died in a residential building collapse in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, local media reported Wednesday.

#Building collapse kills 7 in Ethiopian capital

Australia: Police arrest 7 teens in counter-terrorism raids after Sydney church stabbing

Canberra, April 24 (UNI) Seven juveniles were arrested across Sydney in a joint counter-terrorism operation on Wednesday, after the stabbing of a religious leader in a Wakeley church last week.

#Australia: Police arrest 7 teens in counter-terrorism raids after Sydney church stabbing

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

21 billionaires have more wealth than 70 cr Indians: Ramesh
New Delhi, Apr 23 (UNI) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that the Prime Minister will never tell the country that 21 billionaires combined have more wealth than 70 crore Indians today.
#21 billionaires have more wealth than 70 cr Indians: Ramesh

CM Kejriwal to remain in judicial custody till May 7
New Delhi, April 23 (UNI) A Special Court in Delhi on Tuesday extended judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha till May 7 in the Delhi Excise Policy case.
They were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
#CM Kejriwal to remain in judicial custody till May 7

Excise policy case: Judicial custody of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal extended till May 7
New Delhi, Apr 23 (UNI) A Delhi Court on Tuesday extended the Judicial Custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till May 7 in the money laundering case connected with the alleged excise policy scam.
#Excise policy case: Judicial custody of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal extended till May 7

LS polls: Cong releases list of 7 candidates from Bihar and Punjab
New Delhi, April 22 (UNI) The Indian National Congress (INC) on Monday released a list of seven candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
#LS polls: Cong releases list of 7 candidates from Bihar and Punjab

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


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.

Plain gold jewellery exports jump 62 pc to $6.79 billion in FY24

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) Plain gold jewellery exports surged 62% to US$6.79 billion in financial year 2023-24 as compared to US$ 4.19 billion in financial year 2022-23.

#Plain gold jewellery exports jump 62 pc to $6.79 billion in FY24

KKR & Meer Foundation present 7th edition of Knight Golf

Kolkata, Apr 22 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Meer Foundation concluded yet another successful edition of Knight Golf, the annual charity event dedicated to fostering the growth of young talent and empowering marginalized communities in West Bengal.

#KKR & Meer Foundation present 7th edition of Knight Golf

Sea Cucumbers weighing 700 kg seized in TN

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), Apr 22 (UNI) Police seized 700 kilograms of sea cucumbers, an endangered marine species meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka, at Keezhakkarai here on Sunday evening.

#Sea Cucumbers weighing 700 kg seized in TN

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

Karnataka: 7 booked in Belagavi for forcing woman to convert
Belagavi (Karnataka), April 22 (UNI) Seven individuals, including a married couple, in Karnataka have been accused of coercing a 28-year-old married woman into converting to Islam. They allegedly threatened to release explicit photos of her if she did not comply with their demands.
#Karnataka: 7 booked in Belagavi for forcing woman to convert

Rome celebrates 2,777th birthday with mega parade
Rome, April 22 (UNI) Italy''s capital celebrated the city''s 2,777th birthday Sunday, the annual retrospective of the city''s long history that in recent years has grown increasingly popular with tourists.
#Rome celebrates 2 #777th birthday with mega parade

7 dead in racing event accident in central Sri Lanka

Colombo, Apr 21 (UNI) Seven people died and 20 others were injured on Sunday when a racing car veered off the track and rammed into a crowd at an event in Diyatalawa town in central Sri Lanka, the police said.

#7 dead in racing event accident in central Sri Lanka

TN records 69.72 pc overall poll percentage in LS polls : ECI
Chennai, Apr 21 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on
Sunday officially announced that the voter turn out in the April 19
single phase polling to 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu was
69.72 per cent.
#TN records 69.72 pc overall poll percentage in LS polls : ECI

One dead, 7 missing in Japan's 2 military helicopters crash during drills

Tokyo, Apr 21 (UNI) One person has died and seven are missing after the crash of two military helicopters in Japan, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday, citing Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara.

#One dead # 7 missing in Japan's 2 military helicopters crash during drills

ADB provides 71 mln USD for climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Apr 21 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh signed a 71 million U.S. dollar loan agreement to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change.

#ADB provides 71 mln USD for climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh

One dead, 7 missing in Japan''s 2 military helicopters crash
Tokyo, April 21 (UNI) One person has died and seven are missing after the crash of two military helicopters in Japan, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday, citing Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara.
#One dead #7 missing in Japan''''s 2 military helicopters crash

Head-Abhishek century stand powers SRH to 266/7
New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on a sensational century partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to post a commanding total of 266 runs for the loss of seven wickets against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.
#Head-Abhishek century stand powers SRH to 266/7

Head-Abhishek century stand powers SRH to 266/7
New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on a sensational century partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to post a commanding total of 266 runs for the loss of seven wickets against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.
#Head-Abhishek century stand powers SRH to 266/7

Voting percentage in Arunachal rises to 74.59 pc

Itanagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Voting percentage in the Arunachal Pradesh polls has increased to 74.59 per cent, as per the latest data available with the Election Commission.

#Voting percentage in Arunachal rises to 74.59 pc

EPFO adds 7.78 lakh new members in February, 2024 : Govt
New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) The government on Saturday said that around 7.78 lakh new members have joined Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in the month of February 2024.
#EPFO adds 7.78 lakh new members in February #2024 : Govt

Naidu celebrates 75th birthday, PM wishes
Vijayawada, Apr 20 (UNI) Telugu Desam Party national president and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu celebrated his 75th birthday on Saturday, and he cut the cake on the occasion.
#Naidu celebrates 75th birthday #PM wishes


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.


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


Assam records over 70% turnout across five LS seats

Guwahati, April 19 (UNI) Amid great enthusiasm, over 70.77 percent of voters exercised their democratic choice across five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam on Friday.


72.09 pc voting in LS polls, record polling likely in 40 yrs, TN poised to create history
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) The single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the 18th Lok Sabha
from Tamil Nadu ended on Friday evening with 72.09 percent of the 6.23 crore electorate
exercising their franchise and the state is poised to create a record by registering the all time
highest turn out in 40 years in its history once the final figure was released by the Election
Commission.
#72.09 pc voting in LS polls #record polling likely in 40 yrs #TN poised to create history


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.


Bengal witnesses heavy turnout, 77.57 pc polling till 5 PM
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) Barring reports of stray violence, the first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal was by and large peaceful as 77.57 percent of the 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 5 PM on Friday.
#Bengal witnesses heavy turnout #77.57 pc polling till 5 PM

Amara Raja Infra Wins Greenko’s 700MWp solar project in AP

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) Amara Raja Infra Private Limited (ARIPL), part of the $1.75 billion Amara Raja Group, on Friday announced it has secured a solar BoS (Balance of System) project of 500MW/700MWp from Greenko.

#Amara Raja Infra Wins Greenko’s 700MWp solar project in AP

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

UP: Around 47.44 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 3 pm
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 47.44 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate have exercised their franchise till 3 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh.
#UP: Around 47.44 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 3 pm

7 killed in fire in Indonesia''s Jakarta
Jakarta, Apr 19 (UNI) Seven people were killed in a fire at a frame shop house on Mampang Prapatan Raya Street in Indonesia''s capital city Jakarta, according to police.
#7 killed in fire in Indonesia''s Jakarta

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

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

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

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

37 arrested as "large-scale" fraud platform disrupted by Met-led operation

London, Apr 18 (UNI) A fraud platform that tricked hundreds of thousands of victims has been "infiltrated and disrupted as the result of a worldwide operation" led by the Metropolitan Police (Met), the Met said.

#37 arrested as "large-scale" fraud platform disrupted by Met-led operation

IT major Infosys net profit jumps to Rs 7969 crore in Q4.

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#IT major Infosys net profit jumps to Rs 7969 crore in Q4.

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

Airtel celebrates 7.9 million 5G customers in AP
Visakhapatnam, Apr 18 (UNI) Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, announced on Thursday that it has 7.9 million customers enjoying 5G service in Andhra Pradesh.
#Airtel celebrates 7.9 million 5G customers in AP

7 suspected terrorists arrested in eastern Indonesia

Jakarata, Apr 18 (UNI) Indonesia''s counterterrorism squad, known as Densus 88, has arrested seven people on suspicion of terrorism activities in two separate operations in the eastern province of Central Sulawesi, the unit''s spokesman said on Thursday.

#7 suspected terrorists arrested in eastern Indonesia

5.4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma, Tonga: USGS
New York, Apr 18 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted 272 km W of Houma, Tonga, at 21:31:48 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#5.4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma #Tonga: USGS

7 dead in Brazil bus crash
Rio De Janeiro, Apr 18 (UNI) Seven people were killed and 15 others injured after a passenger bus crashed Wednesday morning in southeast Brazil''s Minas Gerais state, the local Military Highway Police said.
#7 dead in Brazil bus crash

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

Last date for applying to EDII's PGDM programs April 27

Ahmedabad, April 17 (UNI) The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) has launched the application process for its esteemed 2-year PGDM programmes: PGDM in Entrepreneurship (PGDM-E) and PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Development (PGDM-IEV).

#Last date for applying to EDII's PGDM programs April 27

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

71 die, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pak
Islamabad, Apr 17 (UNI) Heavy rains and lightning caused havoc in different areas of Pakistan causing 71 deaths and injuries to 67 others since Saturday, an official told Xinhua Wednesday.
#71 die #67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pak

Road accidents kill 37 people during Cambodian New Year holiday

Phnom Penh, Apr 17 (UNI) Road accidents killed at least 37 people in Cambodia during its traditional New Year holiday from April 13 to 16, said a National Police''s report released on Wednesday.

#Road accidents kill 37 people during Cambodian New Year holiday

427 Agniveers pass out from Parachute Regiment Training Centre
Bengaluru, April 17 (UNI) The Parachute Regiment Training Centre marked a significant milestone on Wednesday as the third batch of Agniveers completed their rigorous 24-week recruit training.
#427 Agniveers pass out from Parachute Regiment Training Centre

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

Trump ‘hush money’: 7 Jurors sworn in on day 2
Washington, April 17 (UNI) Judge Juan Merchan has sworn in seven jurors out of the 12 needed to proceed with the trial in Donald Trump’s "hush money" case, a news report said.
#Trump ‘hush money’: 7 Jurors sworn in on day 2

97 candidates file nominations for LS elections in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, April 16 (UNI) 97 candidates on Tuesday filed their nominations for the elections to 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat.
#97 candidates file nominations for LS elections in Gujarat

The Sleep opens 8th store in Hyderabad; 75th outlet in India

Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) The Sleep Company, India’s leading comfort-tech brand, on Tuesday announced the opening of its eighth outlet in Hyderabad and 75th store in India.

#The Sleep opens 8th store in Hyderabad; 75th outlet in India

LS Polls: J&K truly connected to India after removal of 370: Anurag
Jammu, April 16 (UNI) Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, said on Tuesday that Articles 370 and 35A were the mistakes of Jawahar Lal Nehru and Congress, due to which the development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir was hampered.
#LS Polls: J&K truly connected to India after removal of 370: Anurag

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

Gold hits another record high of Rs 75300; Rupee hits record low against USD

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Amidst rising geo-political tensions and weakened Indian currency against USD, market witnessed another upward rally in Gold as it touched new record high of Rs 75300 per 10 gram in 24-Carat category with 999 points purity.

#Gold hits another record high of Rs 75300; Rupee hits record low against USD

Industrial, warehousing supply touches 7 million square feet in Q1`

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) On the back of steady leasing, industrial and warehousing supply in January-March (Q1) period of 2024 inched towards 7 million square feet, consultancy firm Colliers India said in a report on Tuesday.

#Industrial # warehousing supply touches 7 million square feet in Q1`

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

SRH break own record by scoring 287/3 against RCB
Bengaluru, April 15 (UNI) In an incredible achievement, Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their own record by scoring 287/3, especially against a team like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
#SRH break own record by scoring 287/3 against RCB

SRH break own record by scoring 287/3 against RCB
Bengaluru, April 15 (UNI) In an incredible achievement, Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their own record by scoring 287/3, especially against a team like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
#SRH break own record by scoring 287/3 against RCB

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

Overall exports marginally up at $776.68 BN in 2023-24; Trade deficit improves by 35.77%

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) Despite persistent global challenges, India is estimated to surpass its record overall exports (merchandise plus services) at USD 776.68 Billion in FY 2023-24 as compared to USD 776.40 Billion in FY 2022-23, a move that has improved trade deficit significantly.

#Overall exports marginally up at $776.68 BN in 2023-24; Trade deficit improves by 35.77%

Bihar: Scrapping Article 370, a milestone achievement: Yogi
Aurangabad, Apr 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the scrapping of Article 370, relating to Jammu and Kashmir, is a big achievement of the Narendra Modi government which further reinforced the unity and integrity of the country.
#Bihar: Scrapping Article 370 #a milestone achievement: Yogi

Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

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#Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

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#Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

HP celebrates 77th foundation day

Shimla, Apr 15(UNI) Amidst an aura of great fervor and gaiety Himachal Pradesh celebrated its 77th foundation day on Monday, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla led the state-level celebration at Shimla''s historic Ridge Ground, overseeing the hoisting of the national flag and the majestic march past.

#HP celebrates 77th foundation day

Make effort to increase percentage of voting to over 75 pc: Chokkalingam

Solapur, Apr 15 (UNI) Maharashtra State Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokkalingam said the Election Commission of India (ECI) suggested that the voting percentage in this Lok Sabha election should be more than 75 per cent.

#Make effort to increase percentage of voting to over 75 pc: Chokkalingam

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

5617 third-gender voters, more in Thane seat: EC
Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) Thane district records the highest number of third-gender voters, with 1279 registered, followed by Mumbai suburbs with 812 and Pune with 726, till April 4.
#5617 third-gender voters #more in Thane seat: EC

BJP unveils election manifesto with vision of "Vikasita Bharat" by 2047: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy announced that the party has launched its election manifesto with the theme of "Vikasita Bharat" by 2027.

#BJP unveils election manifesto with vision of "Vikasita Bharat" by 2047: Kishan Reddy

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

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

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,729

Gaza, Apr 14 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 33,729, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Sunday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #729

Modi calls Cong Sultan of tukde-tukde gang, says 2024 LS polls will decide India''s future by 2047
Mysuru, Apr 14 (UNI) Making several strong statements regarding the Congress party and its alleged intentions and actions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stated that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will not only decide the next five years but also the future of developed India by 2047.
#Modi calls Cong Sultan of tukde-tukde gang #says 2024 LS polls will decide India''''s future by 2047

UP: SP declares 7 candidates, Babu Singh Kushwaha to contest from Jaunpur
Lucknow, Apr 14 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) on Sunday released a list of seven candidates, including former Minister Babu Singh Kushwaha, for the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.
#UP: SP declares 7 candidates #Babu Singh Kushwaha to contest from Jaunpur

Italy to hold video conference with G7 leaders to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel

Rome, April 14 (UNI) Italy, , will hold a video conference with the group''s leaders to discuss Iran''s retaliatory attack on Israel, the government''s Chigi Palace said on Sunday.

#Italy to hold video conference with G7 leaders to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel

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

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

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

7 killed in southwest China gas poisoning

Beijing, April 13 (UNI) even people died in a gas poisoning incident on Saturday afternoon in Chengdu, southwest China''s Sichuan Province, according to the local emergency management bureau.

#7 killed in southwest China gas poisoning

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

SAD announces first list of 7 Candidates for LS Election in Punjab
Chandigarh, Apr 13 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday announced the first list of seven candidates for the Lok Sabha election in Punjab.
Choosing the historic and pious occasion of ‘Khalsa Sirjana Divas’ as the most suited day to sound the poll bugle, Badal released the first list of 7 candidates who are senior SAD leaders.
#SAD announces first list of 7 Candidates for LS Election in Punjab

7 die in school bus accident in north Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Apr 13 (UNI) At least seven pupils were killed and four others injured on Friday morning when their school bus plunged into a flooded gorge in Tanzania''s northern Arusha region, local police said Saturday.
#7 die in school bus accident in north Tanzania

Death toll rises to 7 in Italian power station explosion

Rome, April 12 (UNI) The final two victims of an explosion at an Italian power station were found on Friday, taking the toll to seven, the country''s Fire Department said.

#Death toll rises to 7 in Italian power station explosion

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

ED attaches various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 cr in ration scam in Bengal
Kolkata, Apr 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 crore allegedly
acquired out of the Proceeds of Crime (PoC), derived and obtained from PDS Ration Scam by several persons, including arrested West Bengal food minister
Jyoti Priya Mallick, Bakibur Rahaman (rice and flour miller), Sankar Addhya and others, ED said on Friday.
#ED attaches various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 cr in ration scam in Bengal

India's factory output rises 5.7 pc in February

New Delhi, Apr 12 (UNI) India''s factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.7% year-on-year (YoY) in the month of February 2024, data from Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) showed on Friday.

#India's factory output rises 5.7 pc in February

Sensex crashes 793.25 pts
Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday dropped 793.25 pts to settle below 75K to 74244.90 on profit booking along with FPI sold off influenced by US inflation.
#Sensex crashes 793.25 pts

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

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

17 killed, 35 injured as truck crashes in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 11 (UNI) At least 17 people were killed and around 35 others injured in a truck crash in Hub district of Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province, the local rescue service confirmed on Thursday morning.

#17 killed # 35 injured as truck crashes in SW Pakistan

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

Sensex ends strong at 75038.15 pts
Mumbai, April 10 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday ended firm, breaching 75K level to 75038.15, up 354.45 pts following gains in Oil and Gas, Metal and Energy stocks amid mixed Asian Market.
#Sensex ends strong at 75038.15 pts

Eid namaz to be offered at over 37,000 Eidgahs & mosques in UP tomorrow

Lucknow, April 10 (UNI) Eid-ul-Fitr prayers would be offered at more than 37,000 Eidgahs and mosques across Uttar Pradesh amidst tight security arrangements on Thursday, a police spokesman said here on Wednesday.

#Eid namaz to be offered at over 37 #000 Eidgahs & mosques in UP tomorrow

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





More trouble in store for Senthilbalaji, NGO alleges Rs 397 cr scam in transformer procurement, moves HC demanding probe

Chennai, Apr 9 (UNI) An NGO, which has been fighting against corruption, has moved the Madras
High Court demanding a probe into the alleged Rs 397 crore scam in procurement of distribution
transformers between 2021 and 2023 when V.Senthibalaji, now lodged in prison after his arrest in
a moneylaundering case, was the Electricity Minister.

#More trouble in store for Senthilbalaji #NGO alleges Rs 397 cr scam in transformer procurement #moves HC demanding probe

Over 7K buses to ferry security forces to polling stations in UP

Lucknow, April 9 (UNI) In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has intensified its efforts to deploy over 7,000 buses to transport security forces to the polling booths across the state in all the seven phases of the polls.

#Over 7K buses to ferry security forces to polling stations in UP

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



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



Sensex opens at historic high of 75,124.28

Mumbai, April 9 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday opened at an all-time high, touching the 75,000-level for the first time at 75124.28, up 382 points as buying was seen across board amid mixed global cues.

#Sensex opens at historic high of 75 #124.28



Shipwreck death toll rises to 97 in northern Mozambique

Maputo, Apr 9 (UNI) The death toll from a shipwreck that occurred Sunday near the Island of Mozambique, in Mozambique''s northern province of Nampula, has risen to 97, with 12 survivors so far, local authorities said Monday.

#Shipwreck death toll rises to 97 in northern Mozambique



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

Over Rs 5.87 cr cash seized in Arunachal

Itanagar, April 8 (UNI) The law enforcement agencies in poll-bound Arunachal Pradesh have confiscated over Rs 5.87 crore in cash during pre- and post-MCC (Model Code of Conduct) implementation, an election official said on Monday.

#Over Rs 5.87 cr cash seized in Arunachal

CII committed to empowering MSMEs for Viksit Bharat by 2047, launches Task Force, to hold Mystic South summit

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) The Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region (CIISR) will contribute
to Viksit Bharat aimed at transforming India into a fully developed nation by the year 2047 and has
set up a State-level Task Force for this purpose.

#CII committed to empowering MSMEs for Viksit Bharat by 2047 # launches Task Force # to hold Mystic South summit



Union Minister Jitendra asks Congress to clear its stand on Art 370

Jammu, Apr 8 (UNI) Making a scathing attack on Congress Party Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur, Kathua, Doda Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said that Congress Party should clear its stand on Article 370.

#Union Minister Jitendra asks Congress to clear its stand on Art 370



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

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

3 killed, 7 injured in traffic accident in east China

Nanchang, Apr 8 (UNI) Three people were killed and seven others injured after a traffic accident in east China''s Jiangxi Province Monday, local authorities said.

#3 killed # 7 injured in traffic accident in east China

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,175: ministry

Gaza, Apr 7 (UNI) The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced Sunday that the Palestinian death toll has risen to 33,175 as a result of ongoing Israeli attacks.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #175: ministry

One killed, 7 injured in major fire in Una

Shimla, Apr 7 (UNI) One person died and seven others sustained burn injuries this afternoon after a major fire broke out at Tahliwal village under the Haroli subdivision of the Una district of Himachal Pradesh.

#One killed # 7 injured in major fire in Una

Search continues for 6 missing after Taiwan's 7.3-magnitude quake

Taipei, Apr 7 (UNI) Six people remain unaccounted for after Wednesday''s deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the sea area near Hualien County in Taiwan, and search and rescue work is still underway, local authorities said on Sunday.

#Search continues for 6 missing after Taiwan's 7.3-magnitude quake

Two killed, 7 injured in shooting in U.S. state of Florida

New York, April (UNI) Two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting in suburban Miami in the U.S. state of Florida, according to local law enforcement officials.

#Two killed # 7 injured in shooting in U.S. state of Florida



Amit Shah slams Mallikarjun Kharge over Article 370 remarks

New Delhi, Apr 6 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday hit out at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, saying "It is mostly the Italian culture of the Congress party that is to blame for not understanding the very idea of India."
Shah''s remakes came after Kharge slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning abrogation of Article 370 in Rajasthan''s Churu.

#Amit Shah slams Mallikarjun Kharge over Article 370 remarks

BJP questions Congress’s stand on Article 370, 35 A

Srinagar, Apr 6 (UNI) BJP National General Secretary and J&K Incharge Tarun Chugh on Saturday questioned Congress’s stand on Article 370.

#BJP questions Congress’s stand on Article 370 # 35 A

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

7 killed, 2 injured in bomb explosion in S Syria

Damascus, Apr 6 (UNI) Seven children were killed and two others, including a woman, were injured on Saturday in an explosion of an improvised explosive device "planted by terrorists" in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, state news agency SANA reported.

#7 killed # 2 injured in bomb explosion in S Syria



BJP questions Congress’s stand on Article 370

Srinagar, Apr 6 (UNI) BJP National General Secretary and J&K Incharge Tarun Chug on Saturday questioned Congress’s stand on Article 370.

#BJP questions Congress’s stand on Article 370

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,137: ministry

Gaza, Apr 6 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll in Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 33,137, Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Saturday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #137: ministry



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



Smriti flays Cong manifesto, says it plans to restore Article 370

Bengaluru, April 6 (UNI) Union Minister Smriti Irani criticised the Congress party''s manifesto, particularly alleging they plan to restore Article 370 if they come to power.

#Smriti flays Cong manifesto #says it plans to restore Article 370



ICG rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen

New Delhi, Apr 5 (UNI) In a swift operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were stranded on their fishing boat at sea.

#ICG rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen



Sensex ends flat at 74248.22 pts

Mumbai, Apr 5 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday ended almost flat at 74248.22, rising 20.59 pts as Realty, Bankex and FMCG stocks rose.

#Sensex ends flat at 74248.22 pts



Key policy rate unchanged at 6.5%, GDP growth seen at 7%; Inflation needs constant watch: RBI

Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) Keeping a close watch on inflation, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday kept the key policy rate (repo) unchanged at 6.5 per cent resulting in no change in the EMIs of housing, car or other business loans.

#Key policy rate unchanged at 6.5% #GDP growth seen at 7%; Inflation needs constant watch: RBI



Maha: 352 candidates file 477 nominations for 8 LS seats

Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) The Election Commission of India released a statement Friday informing that a total of 477 nominations have been filed by 352 candidates for eight Lok Sabha constituencies that will face voting on April 26 in the second phase.

#Maha: 352 candidates file 477 nominations for 8 LS seats



Economy projected to grow at 7% in 2024-25; Geopolitical tensions pose risks to outlook: RBI

New Delhi, April 5 (UNI) Considering various factors both in the domestic and global markets, the Reserve Bank of India Friday projected the Indian economy to grow at 7 per cent during the current financial year.

#Economy projected to grow at 7% in 2024-25; Geopolitical tensions pose risks to outlook: RBI



RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc, FY25 GDP growth seen at 7 pc

Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) As widely expected by markets and policy-watchers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)''s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday yet again decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50%.

#RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc #FY25 GDP growth seen at 7 pc

RBI sees FY25 GDP growth at 7 pc

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#RBI sees FY25 GDP growth at 7 pc

Marginal standing facility (MSF) rate, Bank Rate remain at 6.75 pc: Shaktikanta Das

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#Marginal standing facility (MSF) rate # Bank Rate remain at 6.75 pc: Shaktikanta Das

HDK files nomination, declares family assets amounting to Rs 217.21 cr

Bengaluru, Apr 4 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, contesting as a JDS candidate from Mandya Lok Sabha constituency, on Thursday declared family assets totaling Rs 217.21 crore, including movable assets worth Rs 10.71 crore in his name.

#HDK files nomination # declares family assets amounting to Rs 217.21 cr



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

72 nomination forms filed for Nanded on last day

Nanded, Apr 4 (UNI) Sitting BJP MP Prataprao Patil-Chiklikar was among 72 candidates who filed nomination forms for the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency on last day on Thursday.

#72 nomination forms filed for Nanded on last day



Heavy rains to continue over Northeast India till April 7: IMD

New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted that enhanced rainfall and thunderstorms will continue to lash the parts of Northeast India till April 7.

#Heavy rains to continue over Northeast India till April 7: IMD



Cong''s 2024 budget shows Rs 27,000 cr deficit: Karnataka BJP

Bengaluru, April 4 (UNI) The Economic Cell of Karnataka BJP on Thursday said that the budget presented by the current Congress government for 2024 shows a deficit of Rs 27,000 crore, a significant departure from the surplus budget presented in 2023 by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Basavaraj Bommai.

#Cong''''s 2024 budget shows Rs 27 #000 cr deficit: Karnataka BJP



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



1 dead, 7 arrested in clashes in Ecuador''s Amazon region

Quito, Apr 4 (UNI) One suspect was killed and seven others were arrested during clashes between Ecuadorian troops and armed groups in the country''s Amazon region, the armed forces said Wednesday.

#1 dead #7 arrested in clashes in Ecuador''s Amazon region

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



BJD releases candidates for five more Lok Sabha & 27 Assembly seats in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Apr 3 (UNI) BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday, released the names of party candidates for five more Lok Sabha and 27 Assembly seats in Odisha.

#BJD releases candidates for five more Lok Sabha & 27 Assembly seats in Odisha



Sensex declines 27.09 points

Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday marginally fell 27.09 points to settle at 73,876.82 as selling was seen in Realty, Auto, and BSE Services stocks.

#Sensex declines 27.09 points



AAP to observe nationwide fast against Kejriwal’s arrest on Apr 7

New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced that the party will observe nationwide “samuhik upwaas” (collective fasting) on April 7 in protest against the arrest of its convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

#AAP to observe nationwide fast against Kejriwal’s arrest on Apr 7

Thunderstorm with lightning likely in Telangana on Apr 7: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely to occur at isolated places in the Adilabad, KomaramBheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagityal, Rajanna Sirsilla, Peddapally, and Kamareddy districts of Telangana on April 7, the Meteoroloigical Centre said on Wednesday.

#Thunderstorm with lightning likely in Telangana on Apr 7: Met

E China hailstorm disaster death toll rises to 7

Nanchang, Apr 3 (UNI) The death toll resulting from hailstorms and severe convective weather that has been affecting east China''s Jiangxi Province since Sunday has risen to seven, local authorities said on Wednesday.

#E China hailstorm disaster death toll rises to 7



4 dead, 97 injured in 7.3-magnitude quake in China''s Taiwan

Taipei/Beijing, Apr 3 (UNI) Four people died and another 97 were injured in a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the sea area near Hualien in China''s Taiwan on Wednesday morning.

#4 dead #97 injured in 7.3-magnitude quake in China''s Taiwan



Death toll from earthquakes in Taiwan rises to 4, number of injured up to 97

Taipei City, Apr 3 (UNI) The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes that hit the eastern coast of Taiwan has risen to four, and the number of people who have been injured has increased to 97, Taiwanese newspaper China Times reported on Wednesday, citing the island''s fire department.

#Death toll from earthquakes in Taiwan rises to 4 #number of injured up to 97



7.3-magnitude quake hits China''s Taiwan

Taipei/Beijing, Apr 3 (UNI) A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien in China''s Taiwan on Wednesday, leading to the suspension of work and school classes in Hualien.

#7.3-magnitude quake hits China''s Taiwan



Coal mine fire kills 4, injures 7 in Vietnam''s northern province

Hanoi, Apr 3 (UNI) Four coal miners lost their lives and seven others were injured on Wednesday in a methane gas fire in Vietnam''s northern province of Quang Ninh, Vietnam News Agency reported.

#Coal mine fire kills 4 #injures 7 in Vietnam''''s northern province



7.3-magnitude quake hits China''s Taiwan

Taipei/Beijing, Apr 3 (UNI) A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien of China''s Taiwan at 7:58 a.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time), followed by multiple aftershocks, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

#7.3-magnitude quake hits China''''s Taiwan