Pakistan connection revealed in Noida violence: Noida Police Commissioner

Gautam Buddha Nagar, April 16 (UNI) Amidst the labour movement in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, some unsavoury elements were pursuing a Pakistani agenda.

EMRS Odisha posts stellar 96.45 percent pass rate in CBSE Class X

Bhubaneswar, April 16 (UNI) The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Odisha have recorded an impressive performance in the CBSE Class X Board Examinations for the academic year 2025–26, reflecting steady academic progress across the state.

Major relief for Punjab farmers as FCI recommends big relaxation in wheat quality norms

Chandigarh, April 16 (UNI) In a significant move to support the farming community, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has formally proposed a relaxation in the quality specifications for wheat procurement in Punjab and UT Chandigarh for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2026–27.

AP: PMRAHAT Scheme is boon to road accident victims: Minister

Vijayawada, Apr 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Health Satya Kumar Yadav has said that the Prime Minister Road Accident Hospitalization and Assured Treatment Scheme (PMRAHAT) will be a boon for road accident victims as it provides Rs. 1.50 lakh worth of cashless quality medical treatment.

A decisive step towards equitable representation, AP govt welcomes Delimitation Bill: TDP AP Chief

Visakhapatnam, Apr 16 (UNI) Describing the Delimitation Bill introduced in the Parliament as a “historic corrective” aimed at ensuring balanced representation across the country, TDP State president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao on Thursday dismissed apprehensions that the proposed exercise would disadvantage southern States, terming such claims as “misplaced and not borne out by facts.” .

Rohtas court seeks explanation from Ranchi DM, warns of contempt action for defying orders

Sasaram, 16 April (UNI) The District and Additional Sessions Judge-IV Anil Kumar in Rohtas district on Thursday asked the District Magistrate (DM) of Ranchi to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him for continuously avoiding court orders.

Vijayawada, Apr 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to implement both micro and macro-level planning strategies to achieve the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) targets and emphasized the need for short, medium, and long-term planning to attain optimal productivity levels across sectors.

Amravati sexual exploitation case: Four more arrested; hunt for more who circulated videos

Amravati, April 16 (UNI) Police have arrested four more accused in connection with the sexual exploitation and circulation of objectionable videos on social media in Amravati-Paratwada, officials said.

'Corporate jihad' growing in state: Minister Nitesh Rane

Kolhapur/Sindhudurg, Apr 16 (UNI) State Minister Nitesh Rane has said that "corporate jihad" is growing rapidly in Maharashtra and that it is the "need of the hour to prevent religious conversions and misuse of employment platforms". .

Census forms the bedrock of nation and state’s future planning: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur, Apr 16 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday launched the Census 2027 campaign by undertaking online self-enumeration at his residence in Raipur.

AP: Minister Kandula Durgesh personally registered census details

Rajamahendravaram, Apr 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism Development Kandula Durgesh personally participated in the nationwide Census-2027 process at his residence here on Thursday.

CMs of Bengal, Assam spar over 'meat ban' claim

Siliguri, April 16 (UNI) Hours after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that a BJP government in the state could impose restrictions on the consumption of fish and meat, her Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Trinamool Congress supremo of "deliberately misleading the public".

CM Mann announces ₹177 crore development package for Batala

Batala, April 16 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday unveiled a massive development roadmap for the historic city of Batala, announcing projects worth ₹177 crore aimed at transforming urban infrastructure and public services.

We support women reservation Bill but oppose other Bills: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, April 16 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav said that while his party supports the Women's Reservation Bill, they oppose the accompanying bills regarding delimitation and the 2011 census.

AP: APCC voices concern over delimitation bill

Vijayawada, Apr 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Vice-president Kolanakonda Shivaji has expressed concern over the delimitation bill which was introduced in the Parliament on Thursday.