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Webcasting in all booths across 8 districts in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (UNI) Webcasting will be implemented in all booths in eight districts of Kerala during the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Electoral Officer, Sanjay Kaul said on Tuesday.

#Webcasting in all booths across 8 districts in Kerala

LS Polls: 30,238 electronic voting machines will be used in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (UNI) In the Lok Sabha elections in Kerala, 30,238 electronic voting machines will be used, Chief Electoral Officer, Sanjay Kaul said on Tuesday.

#LS Polls: 30 #238 electronic voting machines will be used in Kerala

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

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,843

Gaza, April 16 (UNI) The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced Tuesday that the Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 33,843.

The ministry said in a press statement that 46 people were killed and 110 others injured in five Israeli raids during the past 24 hours.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #843

Rupee declines 8 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 16 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday dropped 8 paise to close at 83.53 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee declines 8 paise against USD

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

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

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

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

Stock market tanks over 845 points due to heightened Israel-Iran tensions

Mumbai, April 15 (UNI) Amidst rising geo-political tension and higher than expected US inflation, the stock markets today tanked right from word go and ended the day with a loss of whopping over 845 points to settle at 73399.78.

#Stock market tanks over 845 points due to heightened Israel-Iran tensions

Sensex tanks 845.12 pts

Mumbai, April 15 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday plunged another 845.12 pts to settle at 73399.78 owing to geographical tension and higher than expected US inflation.

#Sensex tanks 845.12 pts

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%

Sixteen die, 28 injured as Kyiv attacks Tokmak in Zaporizhzhia region

Kyiv, Apr 15 (UNI) Sixteen people, including three children, were killed and another 28 injured as a result of Ukrainian forces'' attack on the city of Tokmak in the Zaporizhzhia region, Yevgeny Balitsky, the region''s governor, said on Monday.

#Sixteen die # 28 injured as Kyiv attacks Tokmak in Zaporizhzhia region

Merchandise exports at USD 41.68 billion in March, highest monthly exports in FY 2023-24.

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#Merchandise exports at USD 41.68 billion in March # highest monthly exports in FY 2023-24.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,686

Gaza, April 13 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 33,686, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Saturday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #686

Pune with 82 lakh voters highest in Maha

Mumbai, Apr 13 (UNI) In terms of total number of voters in 48 Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra, Pune district has the highest number of voters as compared to other districts in the state, said the State Information office on Saturday.

#Pune with 82 lakh voters highest in Maha

180 companies participate in recruitment drive at GITAM campus in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) A total of 180 companies participated in the recruitment drive held at GITAM Hyderabad Campus.

#180 companies participate in recruitment drive at GITAM campus in Hyderabad

Provision of 2,15, 850 ink bottles for 48 LS seats in Maha

Mumbai, Apr 13 (UNI) About 2,15,850 ink bottles will be required in Maharashtra to apply ink to the left index finger of the voters during the polling for 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state
A EC statement said that, there are 98,114 polling stations in the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state.
Around 1,96,228 ink bottles, with 2 ink bottles each for each polling station has been arranged.
Apart from 1,96,228 ink bottles, a total of 2,15,850 ink bottles, which is 10 percent more, as well as the materials required for voting.

#Provision of 2 #15 #850 ink bottles for 48 LS seats in Maha

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

India''s retail inflation eases to 4.85 pc in March

New Delhi, April 12 (UNI) India''s retail inflation measured by consumer price index (CPI) eased to 4.85% in March 2024 from 5.09% in the previous month, according to official data released on Friday.

#India''s retail inflation eases to 4.85 pc in March

India's retail inflation eases to 4.85 percent in March 2024 : Govt data

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#India's retail inflation eases to 4.85 percent in March 2024 : Govt data

CfHE at IIT-Hyderabad gets Rs 80 cr fund from ESKEYN Ventures

Hyderabad, Apr 11 (UNI) The Center for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (CfHE) at IIT Hyderabad will be undertaking a massive expansion in innovation in healthcare technologies, powered by the infusion of US$ 9.6 Million (around Rs. 80 Crore) by Sushant Kumar, Founder of Tanushree Foundation and ESKEYN Ventures.

#CfHE at IIT-Hyderabad gets Rs 80 cr fund from ESKEYN Ventures

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

Widespread light to moderate rain during next 48 hrs over J&K: MeT

Srinagar, Apr 11 (UNI) Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday predicted widespread light to moderate rain during the next 48 hours over Jammu and Kashmir.

#Widespread light to moderate rain during next 48 hrs over J&K: MeT

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,482: ministry

Gaza, April 11 (UNI) The Ministry of Health in Gaza said Wednesday that the Palestinian death toll has risen to 33,482 as a result of ongoing Israeli attacks.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #482: ministry

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

Maha: 2,641 new polling stations across 48 LS seats

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) For the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, 2,641 new polling stations have been added in the state, and this time there will be 98,114 polling stations in the state, official said on Wednesday.

#Maha: 2 #641 new polling stations across 48 LS seats

80 people hospitalized in Zambia due to suspected food poisoning

Lusaka, Apr 10 (UNI) At least 80 people were rushed to various hospitals due to suspected food poisoning after they bought shawarma, a kind of meat or chicken wrap, at a fast food outlet in Zambia''s Chililabombwe Town in Copperbelt Province, the police said on Tuesday.

#80 people hospitalized in Zambia due to suspected food poisoning

8 killed, 4 injured in traffic accident in Tunisia

Tunis, Apr 10 (UNI) Eight people were killed and four others injured in a car collision in Tunisia on Tuesday, private radio station Jawhara FM reported.

#8 killed # 4 injured in traffic accident in Tunisia

Ecuador's Dajomes Barrera tops women's 81kg at IWF World Cup

Phuket (Thailand), Apr 9 (UNI) Ecuadorian weightlifter Neisi Patricia Dajomes Barrera clinched the title in the women''s 81kg category at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup here on Tuesday.

#Ecuador's Dajomes Barrera tops women's 81kg at IWF World Cup

Ukraine lost over 480 soldiers in Donetsk in past 24 hrs: Russia

Moscow, April 9 (UNI) Ukraine has lost more than 480 soldiers in Donetsk over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed on Tuesday.

#Ukraine lost over 480 soldiers in Donetsk in past 24 hrs: Russia

Sensex falls 58.80 pts

Mumbai, April 9 (UNI) Snapping a winning streak of last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday ended negative at 74683.70, declined 58.80 pts on profit booking by local operators despite positive Asian Market.

#Sensex falls 58.80 pts

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

Uttarakhand: 8 killed as Nepal-bound vehicle falls into gorge

Dehradun, April 9 (UNI) Eight people were killed on Tuesday when a vehicle from Nainital district of Uttarakhand headed to neighbouring Nepal fell into a deep gorge.

#Uttarakhand: 8 killed as Nepal-bound vehicle falls into gorge

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

Elections: 204 candidates in fray for 8 LS seats for second phase in Maha

(rpt, correcting figure)
Mumbai, Apr 9 (UNI) Chief Electoral Officer and Principal Secretary S Chokkalingam announced that the applications of 299 candidates are eligible, and some of them have withdrawn, so 204 eligible candidates have been selected for the upcoming election for eight Lok Sabha seats in the second phase of the state.

#Elections: 204 candidates in fray for 8 LS seats for second phase in Maha

Elections: 204 candidates in fray for 8 LS seats for second phase in Maha

Mumbai, Apr 9 (UNI) Chief Electoral Officer and Principal Secretary S Chokkalingam announced that the applications of 299 candidates are eligible, and some of them have withdrawn, so 204204 eligible candidates have been selected for the upcoming election for eight Lok Sabha seats in the second phase of the state.

#Elections: 204 candidates in fray for 8 LS seats for second phase in Maha

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

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

K Reddy predicts Modi''s third term oath ceremony for June 8 or 9

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President Kishan Reddy made a declaration that Narendra Modi is poised to take the oath for his third term as Prime Minister on either June 8 or 9.

#K Reddy predicts Modi''s third term oath ceremony for June 8 or 9

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

J&K: 8 absconders to Pak declared proclaimed offenders

Srinagar, April 8 (UNI) Eight men who have allegedly exfiltrated to Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Pakistan were declared as proclaimed offenders by a court in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

#J&K: 8 absconders to Pak declared proclaimed offenders

4 killed, 8 injured in car crash in Myanmar

Yangon, Apr 8 (UNI) Four people were killed, and eight others injured in a car crash in eastern Myanmar''s Shan State, an official from the Myanmar Fire Services Department told Xinhua on Monday.

#4 killed # 8 injured in car crash in Myanmar

Mexico to file lawsuit with ICJ on Apr 8 over storming of its embassy

Mexico City, Apr 8 (UNI) The Mexican government on Monday will appeal to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) with a complaint against the storming of the Mexican embassy in Ecuador by the local police, Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said.

#Mexico to file lawsuit with ICJ on Apr 8 over storming of its embassy

9,938 disabled voters in Kangra LS constituency to be allowed to vote from home

Dharamshala, Apr 7 (UNI) Deputy commissioner and district election officer, Hemraj Bairwa, said on Sunday that as per the instructions of Election Commission of India, special arrangements are being made to make voting accessible for disabled voters during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

#9 #938 disabled voters in Kangra LS constituency to be allowed to vote from home

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

Over 800 people evacuated in China due to flooding

Beijing, April 7 (UNI) The authorities of Yingde County of the Qingyuan district in China''s southern Guangdong Province have evacuated 832 people due to flooding, the state-run China Central Television broadcaster reported on Sunday.

#Over 800 people evacuated in China due to flooding

Indonesia operates 2,800 extra flights for Eid homecoming

Jakarta, Apr 6 (UNI) Indonesia has operated 2,800 extra flights for the Eid el-Fitr homecoming season, according to Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi.

#Indonesia operates 2 #800 extra flights for Eid homecoming

Pakistani security forces kill 8 terrorists

Islamabad, Apr 6 (UNI) Eight terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday.

#Pakistani security forces kill 8 terrorists

Kohli cracks 8th IPL ton, strengthens case for T20 WC selection

Jaipur, Apr 6 (UNI) Virat Kohli showcased his exceptional talent once again as he delivered a remarkable performance for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Saturday.

#Kohli cracks 8th IPL ton #strengthens case for T20 WC selection

Kohli cracks 8th IPL ton, strengthens case for T20 WC selection

#Kohli cracks 8th IPL ton #strengthens case for T20 WC selection

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

Romania to host NATO Black Sea drills from Apr 8-21: Defense Ministry

Chisinau, Apr 5 (UNI) Romania will host NATO''s multinational naval exercise Sea Shield in the Black Sea and the Danube Delta from April 8–21, the Romanian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

#Romania to host NATO Black Sea drills from Apr 8-21: Defense Ministry

Maharashtra: Nominations of 8 candidates declared invalid in Nanded

Nanded, Apr 5 (UNI) The nominations of eight candidates were rejected during the scrutiny of nominations for the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency on Friday where polls were scheduled on April 26, according to official sources.

#Maharashtra: Nominations of 8 candidates declared invalid in Nanded

Turkish court arrests 8 people over deadly fire in central Istanbul - Justice Minister

Istanbul, Apr 5 (UNI) A Turkish court has arrested eight people in connection with the recent fire at a 16-story building in central Istanbul, which resulted in at least 29 deaths, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said on Friday.

#Turkish court arrests 8 people over deadly fire in central Istanbul - Justice Minister

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes Greater New York Area, New Jersey - USGS

Washington, Apr 5 (UNI) A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit New York and New Jersey on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.

#Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes Greater New York Area #New Jersey - USGS

Lok Sabha Election: 86 nomination papers rejected after scrutiny in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 5 (UNI) Nomination papers of 86 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections were rejected during scrutiny held on Friday.

#Lok Sabha Election: 86 nomination papers rejected after scrutiny in Kerala

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.

Heatwave conditions likely in S. Coastal AP & Rayalaseema in next 48 hours: Met

Amaravati, April 5 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during the next 48 hours, Meteorological Centre said on Friday.

#Heatwave conditions likely in S. Coastal AP & Rayalaseema in next 48 hours: Met

Türkiye detains 8 suspected of spying for Israel

Ankara, Apr 5 (UNI) Turkish police have detained eight people suspected of selling information to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, the country''s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Friday.

#Türkiye detains 8 suspected of spying for Israel

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

Heatwave likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

Hyderabad, April 5 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, Meteorological Centre said on Friday.

#Heatwave likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

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

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

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

Rs 258 Crore. worth cash, liquor, and drugs seized in AP

Vijayawada, Apr 4 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said that cash, liquor, and drugs worth Rs 258 crore have been seized since January 1, 2014 in Andhra Pradesh.

#Rs 258 Crore. worth cash # liquor # and drugs seized in AP

India''s maiden Sun Mission : Aditya-L1 to track Sun during Total solar eclipse on Apr 8

Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) In a significant achievement, India''s first sun mission Aditya-L1 spacecraft will track the Sun during Total Solar Eclipse on Monday.

#India''s maiden Sun Mission : Aditya-L1 to track Sun during Total solar eclipse on Apr 8

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

Poonawala Fincorp achieves highest ever disbursement of Rs 9,680 cr in Q4

New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Poonawala Fincorp on Thursday said it achieved total disbursements during the Q4 of 2023-24 of about Rs 9,680 crore, the highest ever with a 52 percent growth year-on-year basis.

#Poonawala Fincorp achieves highest ever disbursement of Rs 9 #680 cr in Q4

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

Sensex jumps 350.81 pts

Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of last two sessions, the BSE Sensex on Thursday surged 350.81 pts to close at 74227.63 on the strength of IT, Bankex and Consumer Durable stocks amid mixed trend in Asian Market.

#Sensex jumps 350.81 pts

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

48.3 kg heroin seized in Myanmar

Yangon, Apr 4 (UNI) Authorities have seized 48.3 kg of heroin worth over 1.93 billion kyats (about 920,000 U.S. dollars) in Mon state, southern Myanmar, the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) reported on late Wednesday.

#48.3 kg heroin seized in Myanmar

Rupee opens negative at 83.44 against USD

Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday fell one paisa to open at 83.44 on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee opens negative at 83.44 against USD

Rs 38 lakh worth gold, diamond jewellery stolen

Satara, Apr 3 (UNI) Unidentified persons allegedly burgled gold and diamond jewellery collectively worth Rs 38 lakh from a bungalow near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stadium in Shivajinagar Housing society in Karad city of the district.

#Rs 38 lakh worth gold # diamond jewellery stolen

Delhi & Karnataka men enter 80+ semifinals in National TT

Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) The teams from Delhi and Karnataka topped their respective groups of
three teams each in the Men''s Team 80+ category and ensured a medal each on the first day of
the UTT 30th Masters National Table Tennis Championships at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium
here on Wednesday.

#Delhi & Karnataka men enter 80+ semifinals in National TT

28th Senior Women’s NFC 2023-24 Final Rounds groupings announced

New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) The draw for the 28th Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2023–24 Final Rounds was held virtually at the Football House here on Wednesday.

#28th Senior Women’s NFC 2023-24 Final Rounds groupings announced

9 killed, 821 others injured in Taiwan earthquake

Taipei, Apr 3 (UNI) At least nine people have died and 821 have been injured in an earthquake that erupted in Taiwan, Taiwanese broadcaster Sanlih reported on Wednesday, citing fire services.

#9 killed #821 others injured in Taiwan earthquake

Rupee opens negative at 83.39 against USD

Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) The rupee on Wednesday eased marginally by one paisa at 83.39 in the opening session on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee opens negative at 83.39 against USD

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

Graduation ceremony of 86 Indian girl medical students from war-torn Ukraine held in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Apr 2 (UNI) The graduation ceremony of 86 girls out of 210 medical students from 10 Indian states who received their degree from Ukraine despite a prolonged war, was held at AIG Hospital here on Tuesday.

#Graduation ceremony of 86 Indian girl medical students from war-torn Ukraine held in Hyderabad

Congress announces party candidates for 8 LS & 49 Assembly seats in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday announced the names of candidates for eight Lok Sabha and 49 Assembly seats in Odisha.

#Congress announces party candidates for 8 LS & 49 Assembly seats in Odisha

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

Mahayuti to win all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maha, claims BJP state election in-charge

Mumbai, Apr 2 (UNI) The ruling grand alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar) will win all the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, claimed BJP state election in-charge and former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Dr Dinesh Sharma here on Tuesday.

#Mahayuti to win all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maha #claims BJP state election in-charge

NASSCOM FAYA: 80 to host seminar on AI co-pilots on April 3

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (UNI) NASSCOM-associated FAYA: 80, a knowledge community-based at Technopark, will host a seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) co-pilots, the first-of-its-kind event in Kerala on April 3.

#NASSCOM FAYA: 80 to host seminar on AI co-pilots on April 3

Determined to win all 48 Maha seats: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma

Mumbai Apr 2 (UNI) The Mahayuti alliance of Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena and NCP has entered the fray with the determination to win all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra in the upcoming election, BJP state election in-charge Dinesh Sharma said on Tuesday.

#Determined to win all 48 Maha seats: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 32,845: ministry

Gaza, Apr 2 (UNI) The Health Ministry in Gaza announced on Monday that the death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 32,845.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 32 #845: ministry

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

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

J&K: 58 cases registered against drug peddlers, 91 arrested in Baramulla

Srinagar, Apr 1 (UNI) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla District said on Monday that it has registered 58 cases against drug peddlers this year.

#J&K: 58 cases registered against drug peddlers #91 arrested in Baramulla

Singapore police arrests 289 involved in scam

Singapore, April 1 (UNI) Singaporean police arrested 289 suspects between 16 and 73 for scam offences during an operation from March 15 to March 28, according to the latest statement from police.

#Singapore police arrests 289 involved in scam

Rs 81 lakh worth liquor, cash, articles seized so far: DC

Eluru, AP, Mar 31 (UNI) District Collector V Prasanna Venkatesh on Sunday said that Rs 81.76 lakh worth of cash, liquor, and valuable articles have been seized so far in the district.

#Rs 81 lakh worth liquor # cash # articles seized so far: DC

Muzigal launches 8th State-of-the-art Music Academy in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Mar 31(UNI) Muzigal, India’s largest Music Education Platform,on Sunday said it has launched its 8th state-of-the-art music academy at Beeramguda near Hyderabad.

#Muzigal launches 8th State-of-the-art Music Academy in Hyderabad

UP: Woman dies after being set on fire for dowry, 8 booked

Firozabad (UP), Mar 30 (UNI) A 22-year-old woman was set of fire and killed allegedly by her husband and in-laws after failing to meet dowry demand in Sirsaganj area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said.

#UP: Woman dies after being set on fire for dowry # 8 booked

Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

Hyderabad, Mar 30 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the Adilabad, Komaram Bheem 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 Saturday.

#Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

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

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

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

Riyan Parag''s unbeaten 84 powers RR to second win

Jaipur, Mar 28 (UNI) A magnificent knock of 84*(45) from Riyan Parag powered Rajasthan Royals to their second win in a row as they edged Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in Match 9 of TATA IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.Parag helped the hosts recover from 36/3 and post a competitive 185/5, hitting some scintillating strokes on his way to 84* off 45.

#Riyan Parag''s unbeaten 84 powers RR to second win

Shinde Shiv Sena declares list of 8 LS candidates

Mumbai, Mar 28 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena announced candidates for eight Lok Sabha seats on Thursday.

#Shinde Shiv Sena declares list of 8 LS candidates

Ban on all types of weapons in Shri Jawalaji Shaktipeeth from April 8

Dharamshala, Mar 28 (UNI) In view of the Chaitra Navratri fairs to be held from April 9 to April 18 at Shri Jawalaji Temple, one of the 52 Shaktipeeths in Kangra district, there will be a complete ban on carrying all types of weapons and explosive materials in the Jwalamukhi Municipal Council area from April 8, 2024, to April 19, 2024.

#Ban on all types of weapons in Shri Jawalaji Shaktipeeth from April 8

TTD to organise 521st Vardhanti of Annamacharya from April 4-8

Tirupati, Mar 28 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam(TTD) is grandly organising the 521st Vardhanti of Saint poet of Tallapaka Annamacharya, from April 4-8 at Dhyan mandir and the 108 feet Annamaiah statue at his birthplace Tallapaka in Kadapa district besides Narayanagiri gardens in Tirumala and Annamacharya Kala Mandir at Tirupati.

#TTD to organise 521st Vardhanti of Annamacharya from April 4-8

Vizag Port handles more than 80 Million Tonnes in FY 2023-24

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 28 (UNI): The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) created a new history in Cargo Handling, four days earlier in the financial year of 2023-24 by handling 80.05 Million tonnes.

#Vizag Port handles more than 80 Million Tonnes in FY 2023-24

LS Polls: 8 more candidates file nomination for Udhampur seat

Jammu, Mar 27 (UNI) On the last day of nomination papers for the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, eight more candidates on Wednesday filed their nominations papers.

#LS Polls: 8 more candidates file nomination for Udhampur seat

Statement of 89th witness recorded in fodder scam

Patna, Mar 27 (UNI) The CBI recorded the statement of its 89th witness in the multi-crore rupee fodder scam before the Special Court on Wednesday.

#Statement of 89th witness recorded in fodder scam

Cyient partners with Deutsche Aircraft for design of rear fuselage section of D328eco

Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering and Technology Solutions company, announced on Wednesday a strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft, a German original equipment manufacturer (OEM) located in Weßling, close to Munich.

#Cyient partners with Deutsche Aircraft for design of rear fuselage section of D328eco

Kejriwal to reveal liquor scam truth on March 28: Delhi CM''s wife

New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal will reveal the truth behind the so-called liquor scam tomorrow, his wife Sunita said on Wednesday.

#Kejriwal to reveal liquor scam truth on March 28: Delhi CM''s wife

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

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

BRO connects 298-km-long Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh

New Delhi, Mar 26 (UNI) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) connected the strategically important all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh on Tuesday.

#BRO connects 298-km-long Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh

ACB traps MPDO & Senior Assistant accepting Rs 8k bribe

Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) from Biknoor and a Senior Assistant from the Kammarpally Mandal Office, Nizamabad district, while they were in the process of accepting a bribe amounting to Rs 8,000.

#ACB traps MPDO & Senior Assistant accepting Rs 8k bribe

181 poll workers dead in Indonesia's general elections

Jakarta, Mar 26 (UNI) The number of poll workers who died in the 2024 general elections in Indonesia rose to 181, said Chairman of the General Election Commission Hasyim Asy''ari on Tuesday.

#181 poll workers dead in Indonesia's general elections

Adani Ports acquires Gopalpur port in Odisha for Rs 3,080 cr

New Delhi, Mar 26 (UNI) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Tuesday said that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a 56% stake in the SP Group and 39% of Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) in Gopalpur Port Limited (GPL).

#Adani Ports acquires Gopalpur port in Odisha for Rs 3 #080 cr

Rs 8 lakh cash recovered from car in Jammu

Jammu, Mar 25 (UNI) The special striking surveillance team, formed by the district administration, on Monday recovered an unaccounted cash of Rs eight lakh from a car during a special checking at the check-post.

#Rs 8 lakh cash recovered from car in Jammu

Number of injured in Moscow terror attack rises to 180

Moscow, Mar 24 (UNI) At least 180 people were injured in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow, 142 of whom were taken to hospitals, according to data on victim hospitalizations updated by Moscow Region''s Health Ministry on Sunday.

#Number of injured in Moscow terror attack rises to 180

BJP announces the list of candidates for 18 Lok Sabha in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Mar 24 (UNI)BJP on Sunday announced the names of candidates for 18 Lok Sabha seats out of 21 seats in Odisha.

#BJP announces the list of candidates for 18 Lok Sabha in Odisha

Assam Rifles celebrates 189th Raising Day

Shillong, Mar 24 (UNI) The Assam Rifles, the oldest and most decorated paramilitary force in India, celebrated its 189th Raising Day on Sunday at its headquarters here in the Meghalaya capital and across the North-East.

#Assam Rifles celebrates 189th Raising Day

Rain, snow over J&K during Mar 27–28 : MeT

Srinagar, Mar 24 (UNI) Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Sunday predicted light rain and snow at many places during March 27 and 28 over Jammu and Kashmir.

#Rain #snow over J&K during Mar 27–28 : MeT

5.7-magnitude quake hits 85 km SE of Ende, Indonesia

Jakarta, Mar 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted 85 km SE of Ende, Indonesia at 0304 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.7-magnitude quake hits 85 km SE of Ende #Indonesia

210 tonnes urea stock of Rs 37.89 lakh seized in Sangli

Sangli, Mar 23 (UNI) The district Agriculture department team on Saturday seized 210 tonnes of urea stock, used illegally for industrial purposes, worth Rs 37.89 lakh from a godown in Kadegaon village
of the district.

#210 tonnes urea stock of Rs 37.89 lakh seized in Sangli

Swedish Foreign Ministry declines to comment on Terror Attack warning issued on Mar 8

Moscow, Mar 23 (UNI) The Swedish Foreign Ministry does not comment on the reasoning behind a warning about possible terrorist attacks issued by the country''s embassy in Moscow on March 8, the ministry spokesman, Alexander Peyre Dutrey, told RIA Novosti on Saturday.

#Swedish Foreign Ministry declines to comment on Terror Attack warning issued on Mar 8

Pakistan celebrates 84th Republic Day

Islamabad, Mar 23 (UNI) Pakistani nation on Saturday celebrated the 84th Pakistan Day, also known as the Pakistan Resolution Day or Republic Day.

#Pakistan celebrates 84th Republic Day

Kejriwal remanded to ED custody till March 28

New Delhi, Mar 22, (UNI) A Delhi court on Friday remanded Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody till March 28 following his arrest in a money laundering case connected to the purported Delhi excise policy scam.

#Kejriwal remanded to ED custody till March 28

Punjab: spurious liquor toll rises to 8

Sangrur, Mar 21 (UNI) With four more deaths, toll in the spurious liquor tragedy rose to eight in in Punjab''s Sangrur district on Thursday, police said.

#Punjab: spurious liquor toll rises to 8

Haryana police recover 596 kg Ganja worth Rs 89 lakh

Chandigarh, Mar 21 (UNI) The Haryana Police have recovered 596 kg ganja valued at Rs 89 lakh from a vehicle in Nuh district, a police officer said on Thursday.

#Haryana police recover 596 kg Ganja worth Rs 89 lakh

Odisha gains 893 km of forest in two years-Survey

Bhubaneswar, Mar 21 (UNI) Odisha has gained 893 Sq.kms of forest and tree cover during the last two assessment years from 2019 to 2021, as per the Forest Survey of India Report 2021.

#Odisha gains 893 km of forest in two years-Survey

Rupee closes flat at 83.15 against USD

Mumbai, Mar 21 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday almost ended flat at 83.15, rising by one paisa against USD on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee closes flat at 83.15 against USD

Allotment of 48 LS seats to be done honourably on Friday or Saturday: Maha NCP chief

Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) The negotiations for the Lok Sabha seat allocation of the Mahayuti (grand alliance) will be completed in a day or two, said Maharashtra NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) president Sunil Tatkare on Wednesday.

#Allotment of 48 LS seats to be done honourably on Friday or Saturday: Maha NCP chief

Notification issued for Ist phase of LS polls, nomination begin on 8 seats

Lucknow, Mar 20 (UNI) Notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh involving eight constituencies was issued on Wednesday, after which the process of nomination also started in these constituencies.

#Notification issued for Ist phase of LS polls # nomination begin on 8 seats

BJP will get defeated in all 80 LS seats in UP: Akhilesh

Lucknow, Mar 20 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that the INDI alliance will defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh and 400 seats in the entire country.

#BJP will get defeated in all 80 LS seats in UP: Akhilesh

Sensex improves 89.64 pts

Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday rose 89.64 pts to close at 72101.69 on the strength of Energy, Oil and Gas, Power and Telecommunications stocks ahead of US Federal Reserve rates decision.

#Sensex improves 89.64 pts

12 die, 8 injured in coal mine explosion in Pak

Islamabad, Mar 20 (UNI) Twelve labourers died and eight were injured after an explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province, officials said on Wednesday.

#12 die #8 injured in coal mine explosion in Pak

2 killed, 11 injured in 8-vehicle pileup in N. Iran

Tehran, Mar 20 (UNI) Two people were killed and 11 others injured on Tuesday in an eight-vehicle chain-reaction pileup in the northern Iranian province of Alborz, the official news agency IRNA reported.

#2 killed # 11 injured in 8-vehicle pileup in N. Iran

5.8-magnitude quake hits Pakistan: GFZ

New York, Mar 20 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted Pakistan at 21:27:02 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#5.8-magnitude quake hits Pakistan: GFZ

Israel says 50 Hamas militants killed, 180 arrested at key Gaza hospital

Jerusalem, Mar 19 (UNI) The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it had killed over 50 Hamas militants and apprehended almost 180 others during its new round of operations at the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

#Israel says 50 Hamas militants killed # 180 arrested at key Gaza hospital

Lake Club dominates in the races for the 80th ARAE-FEARA Regatta Championship

Kolkata, Mar19 (UNI) Hosts Lake Club performed well to win six of their preliminary round races and were followed by Madras Boat Club and Bengal Rowing Club both won five first-round races each on Day 2 of the 80th ARAE-FEARA Regatta Championship in Rabindra Sarobar here on Tuesday.

#Lake Club dominates in the races for the 80th ARAE-FEARA Regatta Championship

Net Direct Tax collection up nearly 20 pc at over Rs 18.90L cr

New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Indicating an uptick in the overall economic activity, the provisional direct tax collections for the financial year 2023–24 (as of March 17, 2024) show that net collections are at Rs. 18,90,259 crore, compared to Rs. 15,76,776 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding financial year (i.e., FY 2022-23), representing an increase of 19.88 percent, according to data released by the government today.

#Net Direct Tax collection up nearly 20 pc at over Rs 18.90L cr

AP: 108 ambulance staffs conduct successful deliveries inside ambulances

Itanagar, Mar 19 (UNI) In two separate incidences, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) of 108 Emergency Ambulance services operating in Arunachal Pradesh, did successful deliveries inside the ambulances in Borduria of Tirap and Bordumsa of Changlang district, giving a new lease of life to both patients and their babies, sources in Arunachal Pradesh NHM said on Tuesday.

#AP: 108 ambulance staffs conduct successful deliveries inside ambulances

Pune police chief orders to withdraw police protection of 85 persons

Pune, Mar 19 (UNI) City police commissioner Amitesh Kumar has ordered to withdraw police protection given to 85 people in city in view of the Lok Sabha elections.

#Pune police chief orders to withdraw police protection of 85 persons

Hamirpur LS seat: Reports 1415724 electors 7,08,153 males & 7,07,556 females

Hamirpur (HP), Mar 19 (UNI) Deputy Commissioner-cum Returning Officer for Hamirpur seat, Amarjeet Singh, on Tuesday reported that there are 1415724 electors in the Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat, comprising 7,08,153 males and 7,07,556 females.

#Hamirpur LS seat: Reports 1415724 electors 7 #08 #153 males & 7 #07

At least 87 people kidnapped in Nigeria

Abuja, Mar 19 (UNI) At least 87 people, including women and children, were kidnapped in Kaduna State in northwestern Nigeria, Nigerian media reported.

#At least 87 people kidnapped in Nigeria

817 migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week: IOM

Tripoli, Mar 19 (UNI) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday said 817 migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya in the past week.

#817 migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week: IOM

PM pays homage to Kovai 1998 serial blast victims, says the bombings can never be forgotten

Coimbatore, Mar 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the 1998 serial bomb blast
victims in this Textile city, saying it could never be forgotten and that Tamil Nadu will surprise everyone with the outcome of the Lok Sabha poll results as BJP was emerging as a very strong force across the State.

#PM pays homage to Kovai 1998 serial blast victims #says the bombings can never be forgotten

Maharashtra BJP chief challenges Uddhav to replicate Thackeray should show victory by 18 MPs: Bawankule

Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) BJP state President Chandrashekar Bhavankule on Monday challenged Uddhav Thackeray to lead his Shiv Sena (UBT) to victory in 18 Lok Sabha seats in the coming general election so as to replicate the Shiv Sena''s performance in the 2019 polls when it fought as an NDA ally.

#Maharashtra BJP chief challenges Uddhav to replicate Thackeray should show victory by 18 MPs: Bawankule

Hailstorm with thunderstorm very likely in Telangana districts in next 48 hours: Met

Hyderabad, Mar 18 (UNI) Hailstorm with Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds with speed ranging from 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur at isolated places in Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy and Narayanpet districts of Telangana on Tuesday, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.

#Hailstorm with thunderstorm very likely in Telangana districts in next 48 hours: Met

Hezbollah says struck 8 Israeli positions in Lebanon

Beirut, Mar 18 (UNI) The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it had mounted attacks against eight positions of Israeli troops and military infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

#Hezbollah says struck 8 Israeli positions in Lebanon

56.38 lakh voters eligible for using franchise in HP on June 1

Shimla, Mar 18 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh would go to the polls for the four Lok Sabhas and bye-election of six assembly vacant seats on June 1 with 56.38 eligible voters and 138918 would press the button of the electronic voting machine for the first time.

#56.38 lakh voters eligible for using franchise in HP on June 1

Putin leading in presidential election in Russia with 87.33 pc of vote - EC

Moscow, Mar 18 (UNI) Vladimir Putin is leading in the presidential election in Russia with 87.33% of the votes, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission after processing 99.01% of ballots.

#Putin leading in presidential election in Russia with 87.33 pc of vote - EC

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