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MP: CM lauds Nari Shakti Vandan

13 Apr 2026 | 6:41 PM

Bhopal, Apr 13 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav today asserted that this week will be historic for women’s empowerment, as a three-day special session of Parliament is set to begin on April 16, during which the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ Act, 2023, aimed at providing 33 per cent reservation for women, will be presented for approval.

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MP govt approves Rs 19,810 Cr for welfare, development work

13 Apr 2026 | 6:30 PM

Bhopal, Apr 13 (UNI) The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh today approved approximately Rs 19,810 crore for public welfare and development works, including proposals related to the Public Works Department, irrigation projects, women and child development, the establishment of new medical colleges and the agriculture departments.

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Formation of high-level panel to resolve industrial disputes in Noida

13 Apr 2026 | 6:16 PM

Noida, April 13 (UNI) In view of the industrial discord that has arisen in Gautam Buddh Nagar, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has constituted a high-level committee to establish effective dialogue with the relevant stakeholders and maintain industrial harmony and peace.

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Bomb hoax at Rajasthan Assembly & High Court

13 Apr 2026 | 6:10 PM

Jaipur, Apr 13 (UNI) An email threatening to blow up the Rajasthan State Assembly complex and the High Court premises here created panic, as bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs carried out intensive search for several hours. However, it turned out to be a hoax.

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BJP protests proposed transfer of gynaecology services to IGMC in Himachal

13 Apr 2026 | 6:02 PM

Shimla, April 12 (UNI)A delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday submitted a memorandum to Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta at Lok Bhavan, opposing the proposed shifting of gynaecology services from Kamla Nehru Hospital to Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) and the steep hike in road pass fees in Shimla.

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Haryana announces civic polls for May 10; counting on May 13

13 Apr 2026 | 5:58 PM

Chandigarh, April 13 (UNI) The Haryana State Election Commission on Monday announced the schedule for general elections to seven municipal bodies and by-elections for 528 seats within the Panchayati Raj Institutions.

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Police in Pulwama attach Rs 32 Lakh house of convicted drug peddler

13 Apr 2026 | 5:47 PM

Srinagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Continuing its intensified drive against drug trafficking, Police in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday attached a double-storey residential building worth Rs 32.19 lakh.

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BJP has no intention to give women reservation: Akhilesh Yadav

13 Apr 2026 | 5:44 PM

Amethi, Apr 13 (UNI) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the BJP regarding women's reservation and alleged that the central government has no intention of providing reservation.

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DIG reviews crime, UAPA cases in Anantnag; stresses intelligence boost

13 Apr 2026 | 5:42 PM

Srinagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, Javid Iqbal Matoo on Monday chaired a review meeting on crime and UAPA-related cases at the Anantnag, directing officers to strengthen intelligence gathering and ensure timely follow-up in sensitive cases.

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Bomb threat email triggers panic in Chandigarh

13 Apr 2026 | 5:25 PM

Chandigarh, April 13 (UNI) Panic gripped the regional passport office and various post offices in Chandigarh after officials from the Ministry of External Affairs received a threatening email early Monday morning. The sender claimed to have planted 14 cyanide-laced Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) across these locations.

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Misconduct allegations rock Sopore school, lecturer suspended

13 Apr 2026 | 5:22 PM

Srinagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Authorities on Monday suspended a senior lecturer following allegations of serious misconduct involving girl students in north Kashmir’s Sopore sub-district.

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Warring demands timeline for sacrilege justice, slams AAP's sincerity

13 Apr 2026 | 5:20 PM

Chandigarh, April 13 (UNI) Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday expressed his support for the recent amendments to the sacrilege law aimed at introducing stricter penalties. However, while welcoming the legislative move, Warring challenged the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to establish a definitive deadline for the conviction and punishment of those responsible for acts of sacrilege, suggesting that legal changes alone are insufficient without political will.

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Drive to identify ancient stone markers in Rakhs to protect state land

13 Apr 2026 | 5:19 PM

Srinagar, Apr 13 (UNI) The government is set to launch a demarcation exercise covering nearly 1.07 lakh kanals of Rakh land that has so far remained largely unmarked, with authorities in Kashmir also moving to trace ancient stone markers from the Dogra era to restore boundaries and prevent encroachment.

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Punjab cops bust ISI-backed module in Amritsar grenade attack case, 6 operatives arrested

13 Apr 2026 | 5:17 PM

Chandigarh, April 13 (UNI) Punjab Police said on Monday they have made a breakthrough in the recent grenade attack on the Bhindi Saidan police station with the arrest of six suspects.

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Yogi Adityanath forms panel to probe Noida violence

13 Apr 2026 | 5:12 PM

Lucknow, April 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a high-powered 12-member committee headed by Industrial Development Commissioner (IDC) to investigate and look into the Noida violence.

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