States

Punjab: Cross-border arms smuggling module busted in Amritsar, 3 arrested with 6 pistols

14 Apr 2026 | 5:28 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 14 (UNI) In a significant operation aimed at bolstering state security, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled an illegal cross-border arms smuggling network.

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Door-to-door cyber awareness drive held in Mailardevpally

14 Apr 2026 | 5:23 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) A door-to-door cyber security awareness programme was conducted in Pragathi Colony under the limits of Mailardevpally Police Station on Tuesday, under the leadership of DCP (Rajendranagar Zone) S. Srinivas, IPS.

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Delhi-Baghpat-Saharanpur-Dehradun Economic Corridor will be a gamechanger for Western UP: CM Yogi

14 Apr 2026 | 5:22 PM

Saharanpur, Apr 14( UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tuesday described the Delhi–Baghpat–Saharanpur–Dehradun Economic Corridor as a game-changer for the economy of Western Uttar Pradesh and said that the distance from Saharanpur to Delhi and Dehradun can now be covered in a short duration.

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Sewadar dies after falling from Nishan Sahib in Ludhiana during Baisakhi service

14 Apr 2026 | 5:16 PM

Chandigarh, April 14 (UNI) A pall of gloom spread across Ludhiana on Tuesday morning following the tragic death of a devoted 'sewadar' during a religious service on the occasion of Baisakhi. The incident occurred at Gurdwara Sri Singh Sabha in Kartar Nagar, situated under the Atma Nagar police post on Dugri Road, when a mechanical failure led to a fatal fall from a significant height.

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Barsar youth dies under suspicious circumstances in SA

14 Apr 2026 | 5:16 PM

Hamirpur(HP), April 14(UNI) A pall of gloom hangs over the Kali Cheek village in the Maharal Panchayat area of Barsar, from where a youth has died under suspicious circumstances in South Africa.

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TN assembly election: BJP promises Rs 2000 to women family heads, one time cash dole of Rs 10,000 for every household

14 Apr 2026 | 5:10 PM

Chennai: Competing with the ruling DMK and its NDA ally, AIADMK, the BJP released its manifesto for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, announcing freebies of which some of the important ones were no different to those offered by the Dravidian majors. The saffron party promises Rs 2,000 for every women family head and Rs 10,000 one-time cash assistance for every family to cushion inflationary pressure and three LP cylinders a year free of cost. Further, the party pledges to extend Rs 25,000 to eligible women to purchase e-scooters.

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Samrat expresses gratitude to BJP central leadership for reposing trust in him

14 Apr 2026 | 5:09 PM

Patna, April 14 (UNI) BJP legislature party leader Samrat Choudhary has expressed his gratitude to the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party for reposing their trust in him by assigning the responsibility of Leader of the BJP Bihar Legislative Party.

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UDF to win big in Kerala, slams BJP over attacks on Church: Chennithala

14 Apr 2026 | 5:09 PM

Thrissur, Apr 14 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala today asserted that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised to come to power in Kerala with a massive majority, citing a strong anti-incumbency wave against the ruling government.

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'Nitish Kumar’s exit, turning point in Bihar, marks the end of the Sushasan era'

14 Apr 2026 | 5:06 PM

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Patna, Apr 14 (UNI) In a landmark political moment, Nitish Kumar today resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, bringing to a close an era widely defined by his hallmark of “Sushasan” (good governance).

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Seethakka urges people to avoid peak heat hours, orders setting up of free water centres

14 Apr 2026 | 5:04 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka on Tuesday appealed to people across the state to avoid venturing outdoors during peak heat hours amid rising temperatures, and directed officials to set up free drinking water centres (Chalivendralu) in villages and towns.

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Rs 5 lakh aid for house construction to Nithin Raj’s family

14 Apr 2026 | 5:02 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (UNI) The family of Nithin Raj, who allegedly died by suicide following caste-based harassment, will receive financial assistance for the construction of a new house, announced by Opposition leader in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Tuesday.

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Centre amends BBMB rules to end Punjab and Haryana hegemony in key appointments

14 Apr 2026 | 4:59 PM

Chandigarh, April 14 (UNI) The Central government has officially notified an amendment to the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Rules, 1974, effectively ending the decades-old dominance of Punjab and Haryana in the selection of top administrative posts.

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WE Hub launches first CoE in Peddapalli to promote women entrepreneurship

14 Apr 2026 | 4:58 PM

Peddapalli, Apr 14 (UNI) In a major push to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship, WE Hub on Tuesday launched its first Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Peddapalli district to promote women entrepreneurship and youth innovation.

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T’gana Dy CM Bhatti urges Congress cadre to take welfare schemes to every household

14 Apr 2026 | 4:55 PM

Khammam, Apr 14 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu today called upon Congress leaders and workers to take government welfare and development schemes to every household, asserting that the party remains committed to social justice and inclusive growth.

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Kavitha slams CM Revanth Reddy, raises Dalit, Adivasi issues on Ambedkar Jayanti

14 Apr 2026 | 4:54 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging that he was “anti-Ambedkar,” and called for justice to the poor, Dalits and Adivasis.

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