India

Delhi mulls Deposit Return Scheme to curb plastic waste; feasibility study ordered

14 Apr 2026 | 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday directed officials to conduct a feasibility study on introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to tackle the growing burden of non-biodegradable waste in the city.

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Nation pays tribute to Dr. B R Ambedkar on birth anniversary;Leaders hail his enduring legacy

14 Apr 2026 | 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Top leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday paid floral tributes to B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, remembering his monumental contributions to nation-building and the enduring relevance of his ideals in shaping a just and inclusive India.

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Delhi LG directs police protection for Army brigadier assaulted in Southwest Delhi

14 Apr 2026 | 3:13 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Three days after a serving army Brigadier and his son were brutally assaulted by miscreants in Vasant Enclave of Southwest Delhi, Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday directed the police to provide security to Brigadier PS Arora and his family.

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NIA court sentences three accused in 2021 Al-Qaeda Lucknow terror conspiracy case

14 Apr 2026 | 2:51 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) A Special NIA Court in Lucknow has sentenced three more accused in a 2021 Al-Qaeda-linked radicalisation and recruitment case.

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Poila Boishakh 2026: Bengal Welcomes the New Year with Tradition, Trade and a Renewed Sense of Identity

14 Apr 2026 | 2:31 PM

Shahid K Abbas
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) As the first day of the Bengali calendar arrives each mid-April, the vibrant festival of Poila Boishakh transforms West Bengal into a celebration of colour, culture and collective spirit, marking not just the dawn of a new year but a reaffirmation of identity, heritage and economic renewal for millions.

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Highways to get tough on overloading as revised fee norms kick in from April 15

14 Apr 2026 | 2:28 PM

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has notified the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, introducing a stricter and more rationalised framework for fee collection from overloaded vehicles on National Highways.

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Indian UN Battalion Acts Swiftly to Control Blaze in Congo’s Goma

14 Apr 2026 | 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Demonstrating swift action and unwavering commitment, Indian Army UN peacekeepers of the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion (INDRDB), stationed at BFI–CHU Camp, rushed to contain a devastating fire that broke out in the Bujovi Quarter along Bunyerezo Avenue in Goma.

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From Strait of Hormuz to NATO: A Conflict That Shook the World Order

14 Apr 2026 | 2:06 PM

(UNI SPECIAL)
Harsha Kakar
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) A day after he tweeted, "whole civilization will die tonight" and hours before his deadline, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire. The ceasefire was supposedly negotiated by Pakistan with the strong backing of China. Whether it was Pakistan's effort or it was named to prevent credit being given to China is immaterial; a ceasefire is what the world wanted. Markets rebounded, and oil prices dropped.

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ECI says 2,926 candidates in fray for West Bengal assembly polls as nomination process concludes

14 Apr 2026 | 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced that a total of 2,926 candidates remain in the fray for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections after the completion of the nomination and withdrawal process for both phases of polling.

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UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1300 HRS ON APRIL 14

14 Apr 2026 | 1:37 PM

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Discrimination is the other name of injustice: Supreme Court

14 Apr 2026 | 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court has observed that an employee cannot be denied promotion solely because a prescribed degree is absent when the applicable rules themselves provide for relaxation in favour of employees possessing special experience, competence, or seniority.

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‎PM Modi writes to ‘Nari Shakti’, reaffirms commitment to women’s reservation

14 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM

‎‎New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that women across the country are welcoming the government’s initiative to ensure reservation for women in legislative bodies, reiterating his commitment to implement a long-pending reform aimed at strengthening their representation in governance.

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‎TMC's Derek O'Brien accuses centre of 'Mocking Parliament' over special session

14 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM


‎New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) ‎Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre, alleging that it was undermining parliamentary norms ahead of the upcoming special session by failing to share details of key legislative proposals with Members of Parliament.

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Across Delhi, Statues That Keep B R Ambedkar Alive

14 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM

(UNI Special)
Vivek Shukla
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The first statue of Babasaheb Dr B R Ambedkar in the country was installed just four months after his passing, on 14 April 1957, at Ambedkar Bhavan on Rani Jhansi Road in the capital.

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