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LS Polls: UP records 59.66 pc polling in first phase
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 59.66 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate exercised their franchise across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.
#LS Polls: UP records 59.66 pc polling in first phase

Only 48.23 per cent polling in Bihar, 5.24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls
Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) Despite best efforts made by Election Commission and appeals from top leaders and celebrities, poll percentage in first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar could reach only 48.23 per cent, which is 5.24 per cent less than polling of 2019 general elections in the state.
#Only 48.23 per cent polling in Bihar #5.24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls

Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Ravindra Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 off 40 balls played a crucial role in guiding Chennai Super Kings to a competitive total of 176/6 against Lucknow Super Giants here on Friday.
#Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6

Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Ravindra Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 off 40 balls played a crucial role in guiding Chennai Super Kings to a competitive total of 176/6 against Lucknow Super Giants here on Friday.
#Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6

Lok Sabha election : UP records 58.14 pc polling in first phase
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 58.14 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate exercised their franchise across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Lok Sabha election : UP records 58.14 pc polling in first phase

Maha: 54.85 per cent voting registered in Vidarbha
Nagpur / Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) Amid scorching heat in the central Indian landscape, half of the vast Vidarbha region of Maharashtra registered 54.85 per cent voting in first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
#Maha: 54.85 per cent voting registered in Vidarbha

IREDA nets all-time high at Rs 1,252.23 cr in FY24

New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the nation''s largest pure-play green financing NBFC, Friday announced an all-time high net profit of Rs. 1,252.23 crore in 2023-24, a 44.83 per cent jump over the previous fiscal year 2022-23.

#IREDA nets all-time high at Rs 1 #252.23 cr in FY24

Raj: Over 52 pc votes polled on 12 seats
Jaipur, April 19 (UNI) Around 52.43 percent of the more than 2.53 crore voters exercised their democratic rights across 12 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan on Friday, poll officials said here.
#Raj: Over 52 pc votes polled on 12 seats

Sikkim records 68.06 pc voter turnout till 5 pm
Sikkim, April 19 (UNI) Voting for lone Lok Sabha and 32 assembly seats in Sikkim completed peacefully on Friday. As per the Election Commission, till 5 p.m. 68.06 per cent of 4.64 lakh electorate exercised their franchise.
#Sikkim records 68.06 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

Bengal witnesses heavy turnout, 77.57 pc polling till 5 PM
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) Barring reports of stray violence, the first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal was by and large peaceful as 77.57 percent of the 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 5 PM on Friday.
#Bengal witnesses heavy turnout #77.57 pc polling till 5 PM

Over 65 pc polling recorded in Arunachal till 5 pm
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 65 per cent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.
#Over 65 pc polling recorded in Arunachal till 5 pm

HP: Tashigang at 15,256 ft world's highest polling station

Shimla, Apr 19 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has declared Tashigang in Himachal Pradesh as the world''s highest polling booth, where 52 electorates would cast their votes on June one.

#HP: Tashigang at 15 #256 ft world's highest polling station

Sensex jumps 599.34 pts
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of last four sessions, the BSE Sensex on Friday bounced back 599.34 pts to close at 73088.33 on the strength of Bankex, Metal, Financial services and Consumer Durable stocks amid weak Asian Market.
#Sensex jumps 599.34 pts

Bengal records 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 percent of the 5.6 million electorates exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri recording 50.69 percent, 51.50 percent and 50.65 percent respectively.
#Bengal records 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM

TN LS polls : 51.41 pc turn out recorded till 1500 hrs
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 51.41 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1500 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, began on Friday morning and is progressing
smoothly, amid tight security.
#TN LS polls : 51.41 pc turn out recorded till 1500 hrs

43.35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram
Aizawl, April 19 (UNI) Around 43.35 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate have exercised their franchise for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram till 1.00 pm on Friday as voting is underway peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state, officials said.
#43.35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram

Bengal casts 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM across 3 LS seats
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 per cent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.
#Bengal casts 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM across 3 LS seats

40.05 pc turn out till 1.00 pm TN LS polls : Sahoo
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 40.05 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1.00 p.m., as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressed
smoothly, amid tight security.
#40.05 pc turn out till 1.00 pm TN LS polls : Sahoo

24.5 pc Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11am, Bengal leads
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) As per the Election Commission, there is over 24.5 per cent voter turnout recorded in four hours across 21 states and union territories on 102 Lok Sabha seats that are polling on Friday in the first phase of the 2024 general elections.
#24.5 pc Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11am #Bengal leads

India International Industrial Expo in Kochi from Dec 13-15, 2024
Kochi, Apr 19 (UNI) India International Industrial Expo (IIIE-2024), a gateway to a comprehensive industrial showcase, will be held here on December 13, 14 and 15, 2024 with the participation of more than 10,000 trade visitors and 350 leading Industrial manufacturers, IIIE CEO Siji Nair said on Friday.
#India International Industrial Expo in Kochi from Dec 13-15 #2024

UP: Around 25.2 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 11 am
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 25.2 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes in four hours across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh till 11 am, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 25.2 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 11 am

5 Japanese nationals unhurt in suicide attack in Karachi

Karachi (Pak), Apr 19 (UNI) Police said on Friday that five Japanese nationals were unhurt after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area.

#5 Japanese nationals unhurt in suicide attack in Karachi

Rupee opens record low at 83.55 against USD
Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) The rupee on Friday opened at a record low of 83.55, declining three paise amid geographical tension between Israel and Iran and rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee opens record low at 83.55 against USD

Bengal casts 15 pc votes in 2 hrs across 3 LS seats
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 15 per cent of 5.6 million voters polled their votes in first two hours till 9 am in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.
#Bengal casts 15 pc votes in 2 hrs across 3 LS seats

Sensex drops over 500 points
Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) The equity market continued to fall for the fifth consecutive session on Friday as BSE Sensex crashed 539 points to open below 72K at 71,949.65 amid heightened geographical tension, triggering a massive selloff of global equities.
#Sensex drops over 500 points

Polling process smooth in TN, 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs : CEO

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots in the first two hours, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.

#Polling process smooth in TN # 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs : CEO

Polling begins in TN, 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the18th Lok
Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.

#Polling begins in TN # 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs

Maha: Polling begins in 5 LS seats from Vidharbha
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Enthusiastic voters turned out in large numbers across polling booths of Vidharbha region of Maharashtra that went to the hustings in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
#Maha: Polling begins in 5 LS seats from Vidharbha

Magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocks northern Turkish province of Tokat: AFAD

Ankara, Apr 18 (UNI) A magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocked the northern Turkish province of Tokat on Thursday, according to the country''s disaster management authority AFAD.

#Magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocks northern Turkish province of Tokat: AFAD

Severe coal crisis: RINL to call for global tenders to procure 1.50L tons coal

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 18 (UNI) In the backdrop of severe Coal crisis due to the ongoing strike at Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL),Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) - Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has embarked on a relentless mission to secure the crucial raw material of coal, which is essential for its safe and sustained operations.

#Severe coal crisis: RINL to call for global tenders to procure 1.50L tons coal

ACB catches red-handed town planning supervisor accepting Rs 15k bribe

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) The sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught red-handed a town planning supervisor at the office of the Palvancha Municipality in Bhadradri-Kothagudem on Thursday when she was accepting a bribe amount of Rs 15,000.

#ACB catches red-handed town planning supervisor accepting Rs 15k bribe

Mahayuti to win over 45 seats in Maha: Maha NCP (AP) chief
Alibaug, Apr 18 (UNI) Maharashtra NCP (AP) president, Sunil Tatkare on Thursday expressed that the work that is being done by the ruling Mahayuti government will definitely bring success to the Mahayuti, which will win more than 45 seats in the state.
#Mahayuti to win over 45 seats in Maha: Maha NCP (AP) chief

Infosys net up 30.5 pc in Q4; declares Rs 28 per share dividend
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) India’s second-largest software IT company, Infosys, on Thursday announced a 30 percent jump in net profit at Rs 7969 crore during the January–March quarter of 2023–24, compared to Rs 6106 crore in the previous quarter.
#Infosys net up 30.5 pc in Q4; declares Rs 28 per share dividend

Sensex drops 454.69 points
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained negative for the fourth straight session on Thursday as it plummeted 454.69 pts to close at 72,488.99 as heavy selling was seen in consumer durable, health care, energy, and bankex stocks amid a positive trend in the Asian market.
#Sensex drops 454.69 points

UP: 4 killed, 5 injured as car rams into divider
Etah, Apr 18 (UNI) Four people, including two children were killed, and five others injured when a car rammed into a divider at Pilua area in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
#UP: 4 killed #5 injured as car rams into divider

Airtel celebrates 7.9 million 5G customers in AP
Visakhapatnam, Apr 18 (UNI) Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, announced on Thursday that it has 7.9 million customers enjoying 5G service in Andhra Pradesh.
#Airtel celebrates 7.9 million 5G customers in AP

Rupee opens flat at 83.52 against USD
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday was unchanged at 83.52, rising by one paisa in the opening session on selling US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee opens flat at 83.52 against USD

Maha: Stage set for polling in 5 LS seats in Vidharbha region
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) All preparations have been done for the first phase Lok Sabha election to be held on Friday (April 19) in Nagpur, Ramtak,Bandhara-Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli Lok Sabha constituencies in the Vidharbha region.
#Maha: Stage set for polling in 5 LS seats in Vidharbha region

5.4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma, Tonga: USGS
New York, Apr 18 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted 272 km W of Houma, Tonga, at 21:31:48 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#5.4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma #Tonga: USGS

5.5-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region: GFZ
New York, Apr 18 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Fiji Islands Region at 21:31:47 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
#5.5-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region: GFZ

Punjab: Drugs, cash, other valuables worth Rs 243.95 crore seized

Chandigarh, Apr 17 (UNI) Enforcement agencies have seized drugs, liquor, unaccounted-for cash, and freebies
worth Rs 243.95 crore in Punjab over the past month since the model code of conduct for the LS Elections came into force.

#Punjab: Drugs # cash # other valuables worth Rs 243.95 crore seized

Maha: Campaigning in 5 LS constituencies of Vidharbha end

Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) Campaigning for first phase of the Lok Sabha elections due to be held on April 19 in five constituencies of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra ended on Wednesday evening.

#Maha: Campaigning in 5 LS constituencies of Vidharbha end

Maha: 1,41,457 new voters in 5 LS constituencies to cast their votes in 1st phase

Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) This year 1,41,457 new voters in age group of 18-19 years in five constituencies of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra will exercise their right to vote in first phase of the Lok Sabha elections due to be held on April 19.

#Maha: 1 #41 #457 new voters in 5 LS constituencies to cast their votes in 1st phase

Punjab: VB nabs ASI for accepting Rs 15,000 bribe

Chandigarh, Apr 17 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its on-going campaign against corruption in the state, on Wednesday apprehended Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Karam Singh, posted as Investigating Officer at police station Sadar Patti, Tarn Taran district, red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.

#Punjab: VB nabs ASI for accepting Rs 15 #000 bribe

Over 13,500 evacuated in Russia''s Kurgan floods
Moscow, April 17 (UNI) More than 13,500 people have been evacuated as of Wednesday from towns and villages in Russia''s Kurgan region that were in imminent danger of being inundated by floodwaters, the regional government said.
#Over 13 #500 evacuated in Russia''''s Kurgan floods

5 IS militants killed in airstrikes in central Iraq
Baghdad, Apr 17 (UNI) Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Tuesday in airstrikes in central Iraq, the Iraqi military said.
#5 IS militants killed in airstrikes in central Iraq

5 killed in highway crash in east Bolivia
La Paz, Apr 17 (UNI) Five people were killed and more than 35 others injured on Tuesday when a bus crashed on a highway and plunged into a ravine more than 20 meters deep in east Bolivia, local authorities said.
#5 killed in highway crash in east Bolivia

5.2-magnitude quake hits Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands- GFZ
Beijing, Apr 17 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands at 0148 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
#5.2-magnitude quake hits Andreanof Islands #Aleutian Islands- GFZ

584 migrants rescued off Libyan coast over past week: IOM

Tripoli, Apr 17 (UNI) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday said that 584 migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya in the past week.

#584 migrants rescued off Libyan coast over past week: IOM

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

CBDT signs 125 APAs in FY24, gives push to ease of doing biz

New Delhi, April 16 (UNI) In a bid to provide investor-friendly tax regime and promote ease of doing business, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers in the financial year 2023-24.

#CBDT signs 125 APAs in FY24 # gives push to ease of doing biz

Airtel celebrates 5.9 mn 5G customers in TN

Chennai, Apr 16 (UNI) Bharti Airtel (Airtel), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Tuesday announced that it has 5.9 million customers enjoying 5G service in the state of Tamil Nadu.

#Airtel celebrates 5.9 mn 5G customers in TN

AP: 5 killed as car rams stationary lorry

Nellore April 16 (UNI) Five persons were killed when the car in which they were travelling rammed a stationary lorry at Gowravaram village in Kavali mandal on the Chennai-Kolkata national highway on Tuesday.

#AP: 5 killed as car rams stationary lorry

Telangana Minister asserts Congress'' Mission to secure 15 out of 17 LS seats
Hyderabad, April 16 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, has reaffirmed the Congress party''s commitment to achieving ''Mission Telangana—15'' by clinching at least 15 out of 17 Lok Sabha seats in the State.
#Telangana Minister asserts Congress'' Mission to secure 15 out of 17 LS seats

AP : 5 killed as car rams into stationary lorry
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), April 16 (UNI) Five persons were killed when the car in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary lorry at Gowravaram village in Kavali mandal on the Chennai-Kolkata national highway on Tuesday.
#AP : 5 killed as car rams into stationary lorry

After 500 yrs Lord Ram will be celebrating birthday at his Janmbhoomi: Yogi
Bijnor (UP) April 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Lord Ramm will be celebrating his birthday on his Janmbhoomi after a hiatus of 500 years on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday.
#After 500 yrs Lord Ram will be celebrating birthday at his Janmbhoomi: Yogi

Gold hits another record high of Rs 75300; Rupee hits record low against USD

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Amidst rising geo-political tensions and weakened Indian currency against USD, market witnessed another upward rally in Gold as it touched new record high of Rs 75300 per 10 gram in 24-Carat category with 999 points purity.

#Gold hits another record high of Rs 75300; Rupee hits record low against USD

Sensex tanks 456.10 pts
Mumbai, April 16 (UNI) The equity market continued to slid for the third consecutive session on Tuesday as BSE Sensex plunged 456.10 pts to settle below 73K at 72,943.68 as selling was seen in IT, Bankex, Metal and Technology stocks amid concern over US rate cut and geographical tension in Middle East.
#Sensex tanks 456.10 pts

BSP releases 5th list of 11 candidates for LS polls in UP
Lucknow, Apr 16 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Tuesday released its fifth list of 11 candidates for Lok Sabha elections and changed its nominee for the Mainpuri seat.
#BSP releases 5th list of 11 candidates for LS polls in UP

5.0-magnitude quake hits Java, Indonesia - GFZ
Beijing, Apr 16 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Java, Indonesia at 0318 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
#5.0-magnitude quake hits Java #Indonesia - GFZ

5.9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan: USGS
New, York, Apr 16 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan, at 22:38:57 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#5.9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima #Japan: USGS

Chile records 135 cases of dengue, all imported

Santiago, Apr 16 (UNI) Chile has so far registered 135 cases of dengue, all imported, chief of the Health Ministry''s Department of Epidemiology Christian Garcia said on Monday.

#Chile records 135 cases of dengue # all imported

SC to hear Krishna Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute from Aug 5 onwards
New Delhi, April 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court order concerning the Krishna Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute.
#SC to hear Krishna Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute from Aug 5 onwards

Supreme Court to hear Krishan Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute from August 5 onwards
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court order about the Krishan Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute.
#Supreme Court to hear Krishan Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute from August 5 onwards

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

Ambuja Cements signs definitive agreement to acquire 1.5 MTPA Grinding Unit at Tuticorin

Kolkata, Apr 15 (UNI) Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, has signed definitive agreement to acquire My Home Group''s 1.5 MTPA Cement Grinding Unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

#Ambuja Cements signs definitive agreement to acquire 1.5 MTPA Grinding Unit at Tuticorin

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

Singapore's PM says will resign on May 15

Singapore, April 15 (UNI) Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday that he would step down on May 15, with his deputy and finance minister, Lawrence Wong, groomed to take over on the same day.

#Singapore's PM says will resign on May 15

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%

Make effort to increase percentage of voting to over 75 pc: Chokkalingam

Solapur, Apr 15 (UNI) Maharashtra State Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokkalingam said the Election Commission of India (ECI) suggested that the voting percentage in this Lok Sabha election should be more than 75 per cent.

#Make effort to increase percentage of voting to over 75 pc: Chokkalingam

Enforcement agencies make record seizure of Rs 4650 crore before 1st phase polls: ECI
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) Even before the country goes to vote for the first phase of polling on April 19, the enforcement agencies have so far seized Rs 4650 crores which is higher than the total seizures of the 2019 General Elections.
#Enforcement agencies make record seizure of Rs 4650 crore before 1st phase polls: ECI

WPI based inflation up marginally in March to 0.53 pc due to increase in food prices
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation increased marginally to 0.53 per cent for the month of March 2024 over same month last year, as per provisional per data released by the Government, primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, electricity, crude petroleum & natural gas, machinery & equipment and other manufacturing etc.
#WPI based inflation up marginally in March to 0.53 pc due to increase in food prices

5617 third-gender voters, more in Thane seat: EC
Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) Thane district records the highest number of third-gender voters, with 1279 registered, followed by Mumbai suburbs with 812 and Pune with 726, till April 4.
#5617 third-gender voters #more in Thane seat: EC

Wholesale price index for March 2024 up marginally to 0.53% from 0.20% in Feb 2024

Wholesale price index for March 2024 up marginally to 0.53% from 0.20% in Feb 2024 UNI SKB ARN.


Sensex drops over 500 points
Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained under pressure on Monday too, as it plummeted 516.67 points to 73728.33 in the opening session as selling was seen across the board.
#Sensex drops over 500 points

6.5-magnitude quake hits 109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea: USGS
New York, Apr 15 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted 109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 20:56:29 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#6.5-magnitude quake hits 109 km ESE of Kimbe #Papua New Guinea: USGS

55 pc electoral bond money went to BJP: AIMIM Chief

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that 55 percent of electoral bond money went to the BJP.

#55 pc electoral bond money went to BJP: AIMIM Chief

Chief Electoral Office declares paid holiday in Delhi for voting on May 25
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The Chief Electoral Office of Delhi on Sunday announced a paid holiday in the national capital on the voting day for Lok Sabha elections on May 25.
#Chief Electoral Office declares paid holiday in Delhi for voting on May 25

1 killed, 5 injured in Israeli raid on Lebanon village

Beirut, Apr 14 (UNI) A Lebanese civilian was killed and five others injured early Sunday morning in Israeli air strikes on a village in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese military sources.

#1 killed # 5 injured in Israeli raid on Lebanon village

2 killed, 5 injured in Philippine motorcycle-car collision

Manila, Apr 14 (UNI) Two people were killed and five others injured in a pre-dawn collision between a motorcycle and a car in Cavite province, southwest of Manila, police said Sunday.

#2 killed # 5 injured in Philippine motorcycle-car collision

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

Hyd: Three held; 10.5 kgs of Ganja seized

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) The city police have apprehended three individuals and confiscated 10.5 kgs of Ganja along with three cell phones, totaling Rs 2,62,500 from their possession.

#Hyd: Three held; 10.5 kgs of Ganja seized

Amarnath Yatra from June 29, advance registration likely from April 15
Jammu, April 14 (UNI) The advance registration for annual Shri Amarnath Yatra is likely to begin from April 15 in around 540 branches of various banks across the country.
#Amarnath Yatra from June 29 #advance registration likely from April 15

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

Iran says military action against Israel based on UN Charter's Article 51

Tehran, April 14 (UNI) Iran''s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said the country''s military action against Israel was based on Article 51 of the UN Charter regarding the legitimate right to self-defense and in response to the deadly Israeli attack against the Iranian consulate in Syria, the official news agency IRNA reported on Sunday.

#Iran says military action against Israel based on UN Charter's Article 51

Ex Prez addresses 15th convocation ceremony of Dr D Y Patil Vidhyapeeth

Pune, Apr 13 (UNI) Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday spoke about the possibility of attaining ''Viksit Bharat'' by 2047 as the country as a whole is advancing in technology and other segments and is creating a knowledge pool for the entire world.

#Ex Prez addresses 15th convocation ceremony of Dr D Y Patil Vidhyapeeth

Hyd : Congress poised to secure 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, asserted that the Telangana Congress, by securing 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections, aims to play a pivotal role in the formation of the next Congress-led Government at the Centre.

#Hyd : Congress poised to secure 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana

Eight lakh government jobs given to youth in Bihar since 2005 : Nitish
Gaya, April 13 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that eight lakh government jobs were given to youth in the state by his government since voted to power in 2005
Kumar, while addressing a public meeting in favour of NDA candidate Jeetan Ram Manjhi for Lok Sabha election 2024, said that eight lakhs government jobs were given to youth in Bihar in 18 years of his tenure as Chief Minister. His government was committed to provide government jobs to youth as well as creating employment opportunities for them, he added.
#Eight lakh government jobs given to youth in Bihar since 2005 : Nitish

Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology for 2024-25 season

London, Apr 12 (UNI) The Premier League has announced that it will introduce a semi-automated system to decide on tight offside decisions for the 2024-25 season.

#Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology for 2024-25 season

5.0-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region -- GFZ

Beijing, Apr 13 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Fiji Islands Region at 0848 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#5.0-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region -- GFZ

No casualties reported in 5.2-magnitude quake in China's Xizang

Lhasa, Apr 13 (UNI) A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the Rutog County in Ali Prefecture, southwest China''s Xizang Autonomous Region, at 1:44 p.m. Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

#No casualties reported in 5.2-magnitude quake in China's Xizang

BJP offered Rs 50 cr to Cong MLAs to destabilise K''taka govt: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Apr 13 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused BJP of trying to destabilise his government through ''''Operation Lotus'''', by offering Rs 50 crore to Congress MLAs to switch sides.
#BJP offered Rs 50 cr to Cong MLAs to destabilise K''taka govt: Siddaramaiah

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

5.2-magnitude quake hits China''s Xizang
Beijing, Apr 13 (UNI) A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the Rutog County in Ali Prefecture, southwest China''s Xizang Autonomous Region, at 1:44 p.m. Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
#5.2-magnitude quake hits China''s Xizang

Unseasonal rains hit Marathwada region, claim 5 lives & damage crops on several hectares of land
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Unseasonal rains with hailstorms have hit many districts of the Marathwada region since last two days, claiming five human lives and hundreds of hectares of sorghum, maize, millet, and orchard lands have been extensively damaged.
#Unseasonal rains hit Marathwada region #claim 5 lives & damage crops on several hectares of land

AP: Rs.5.60 crore worth gold, and silver articles seized at Peddapuram

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 12(UNI) As a part of election commission regulations, the Peddapuram police along with Flying squad officials have intercepted a car near Peddapuram police station on Friday and seized Rs.5.60 Crore worth of Gold and silver ornaments including 8,116.89 grams of gold ornaments and 46,990.38 grams of silver ornaments from Jivireddy Lova Sreerammurthy, an employee of BVC logistics Peddapuram.

#AP: Rs.5.60 crore worth gold # and silver articles seized at Peddapuram

China arrests over 1,500 for illegal acts related to cyberspace rumours

Beijing, April 12 (UNI) China has arrested over 1,500 suspects for starting or spreading online rumours since the start of a crackdown campaign in December 2023, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

#China arrests over 1 #500 for illegal acts related to cyberspace rumours

AP CM’s bus yatra to reach Bhimavaram on April 15

Bhimavaram (Andhra, Apr 12 (UNI) The ‘Memantha Siddham’ bus yatra, taken out by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, will reach Bhimavaram town in WG district on April 15, a YSRCP official said on Friday.

#AP CM’s bus yatra to reach Bhimavaram on April 15

ED attaches various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 cr in ration scam in Bengal
Kolkata, Apr 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 crore allegedly
acquired out of the Proceeds of Crime (PoC), derived and obtained from PDS Ration Scam by several persons, including arrested West Bengal food minister
Jyoti Priya Mallick, Bakibur Rahaman (rice and flour miller), Sankar Addhya and others, ED said on Friday.
#ED attaches various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 cr in ration scam in Bengal

India's factory output rises 5.7 pc in February

New Delhi, Apr 12 (UNI) India''s factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.7% year-on-year (YoY) in the month of February 2024, data from Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) showed on Friday.

#India's factory output rises 5.7 pc in February

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

Sensex crashes 793.25 pts
Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday dropped 793.25 pts to settle below 75K to 74244.90 on profit booking along with FPI sold off influenced by US inflation.
#Sensex crashes 793.25 pts

Wheat crop damaged in 5000 hectares of land in Una dist, farmers upset

Una(HP), Apr 12 (UNI) Farmers in Una district are upset about the damage to their Rabi crops, particularly wheat, which was sown over 35,000 hectares of land, according to Kulbhushan Dhiman, Deputy Director of the District Agriculture Department.

#Wheat crop damaged in 5000 hectares of land in Una dist # farmers upset

Woman killed, 5 injured as bus rams into stationary truck in UP''s Shahjahanpur
Shahjahanpur, April 12 (UNI) A woman was killed and five others were injured when a roadways bus rammed into a stationary truck in Tilhar area of Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, a police officer said here.
#Woman killed #5 injured as bus rams into stationary truck in UP''s Shahjahanpur

Hot, humid & discomfort weather likely to prevail in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met
Hyderabad, Apr 12 (UNI) Hot, humid and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next five days, the Meteorological Centre said on Friday.
#Hot #humid & discomfort weather likely to prevail in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Death toll in Italy''s power plant explosion rises to 5
Rome, Apr 12 (UNI) Two more victims of the explosion at an Italian power station were discovered on Thursday, bringing the official death toll to five people, authorities said.
#Death toll in Italy''s power plant explosion rises to 5

Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited IPO opens on April 15

Nagpur, Apr 11 (UNI) Nagpur headquartered Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited - a manufacturer and distributor of physically refined Rice Bran Oil - on Thursday announced plans to go public with an Initial Public Offering on April 15.

#Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited IPO opens on April 15

2025 Asian Winter Games to highlight environmental protection, technology

Harbin, Apr 11 (UNI) With just over 300 days until the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games
in 2025, preparations in Harbin, northeast China''s Heilongjiang Province, are proceeding in an
orderly manner, with a focus on environmental protection and technology, according to the
Games'' organizing committee.

#2025 Asian Winter Games to highlight environmental protection # technology

Ukraine says energy facilities in 5 regions under Russian attack

Kiev, Apr 11 (UNI) Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on energy facilities in Ukraine''s five regions on Thursday morning, local authorities reported.

#Ukraine says energy facilities in 5 regions under Russian attack

115 crorepatis in fray for Arunachal Assembly polls; CM Khandu is wealthiest
Itanagar, Apr 11 (UNI) About 115 (81 per cent) out of 142 (143-1) candidates in fray for the April 19 Assembly election in Arunachal Pradesh are crorepatis, according to a report.
#115 crorepatis in fray for Arunachal Assembly polls; CM Khandu is wealthiest

Mahendergarh: Five children die, 15 seriously injured as school bus overturns
Mahendergarh, Apr 11 (UNI) A school bus overturned near Unhani village of Kanina in Mahendergarh district on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of five children and serious injuries of 15 others.
#Mahendergarh: Five children die #15 seriously injured as school bus overturns

7 killed, 15 injured in bus crash in Indonesia
Jakarta, Apr 11 (UNI) Seven people were reportedly killed with 15 others injured in a bus crash on a highway in the Indonesian province of Central Java on Thursday morning, police said.
#7 killed #15 injured in bus crash in Indonesia

TVS SCS achieves milestone of 500,000 two-wheeler CKD kits for its customer

Kolkata, Apr 11 (UNI) TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, a global supply chain solutions provider and one of the largest and fastest growing integrated supply chain solutions providers in India, on Thursday announced that they achieved a milestone of 500,000 CKD (Complete Knock-Down) kits for its customer, TVS Motor Company.

#TVS SCS achieves milestone of 500 #000 two-wheeler CKD kits for its customer

17 killed, 35 injured as truck crashes in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 11 (UNI) At least 17 people were killed and around 35 others injured in a truck crash in Hub district of Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province, the local rescue service confirmed on Thursday morning.

#17 killed # 35 injured as truck crashes in SW Pakistan

1 killed, 5 injured in Washington D.C. shooting

Washington, Apr 11 (UNI) One person was killed and five others were injured, including two children, after gunmen opened fire into a crowd in northeast Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Metropolitan Police Department said.

#1 killed # 5 injured in Washington D.C. shooting

S. Korea's opposition party leads parliamentary elections with 62.5 pct votes counted

Seoul, April 10 (UNI) South Korea''s main liberal opposition Democratic Party led parliamentary elections, with 62.5 percent of votes counted.

#S. Korea's opposition party leads parliamentary elections with 62.5 pct votes counted

Day temperature to rise in Odisha from April 15-CEC

Bhubaneswar, April 10 (UNI) The day temperature across Odisha, presently comfortable following rains in several parts, is likely to rise from April 15, the SOA''s Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) said on Wednesday.

#Day temperature to rise in Odisha from April 15-CEC

Russia cancels Angara-A5 space rocket launch for 2nd time

Moscow, April 10 (UNI) Russia cancelled the launch of the Angara-A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome for a second time, Russia''s state space corporation, Roscosmos, said Wednesday.

#Russia cancels Angara-A5 space rocket launch for 2nd time

PM Modi and Amit Shah to address poll rallies in Tripura on April 15 & 17
Agartala, April 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address election rallies ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Tripura on April 15 and 17, party spokesman Subrata Chakraborty here on Wednesday.
#PM Modi and Amit Shah to address poll rallies in Tripura on April 15 & 17

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

SP vision document for LS polls promises caste-based census by 2025
Lucknow, April 10 (UNI) Promising social justice through caste-based census, the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday released its Vision Document for the Lok Sabha elections that also vowed minimum support price (MSP) to the farmers as legal guarantee and to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
#SP vision document for LS polls promises caste-based census by 2025

Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Health Day’ 2024 - Providing More Than 1740 Scholarships to Doctors from 52 Countries in Africa and Asia



Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied by Lightning and gusty winds speed ranging from 30 to 40 kmph is very likely to occur at isolated places in Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Nizamabad districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

#Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met



Minor among 5 killed in TN road accident

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), April 10 (UNI) Five persons including four members of a family were killed on the spot in a terrible road accident near Tirumangalam on the Virudhunagar-Madurai four lane highway here on Wednesday.

#Minor among 5 killed in TN road accident



Ex-Akali Min''s son among 5 arrested with drugs in Shimla

Chandigarh, April 10 (UNI) Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Shimla Police arrested five people, including a Punjab Police constable, a son of former Shiromani Akali Dal Punjab cabinet minister and a woman, with drugs from a hotel room in Shimla.

#Ex-Akali Min''s son among 5 arrested with drugs in Shimla



5 dead in Hong Kong gym fire

Hong Kong , April 10 (UNI) At least five people died in a fire on Wednesday morning at a residential building in Yau Ma Tei of China''s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

#5 dead in Hong Kong gym fire



GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Jaipur, April 9 (UNI) The upcoming IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is generating significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Gujarat, despite facing recent setbacks, is determined to challenge Rajasthan''s unbeaten streak and emerge victorious.

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal



GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Jaipur, April 9 (UNI) The upcoming IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is generating significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Gujarat, despite facing recent setbacks, is determined to challenge Rajasthan''s unbeaten streak and emerge victorious.

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal



GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Jaipur, April 9 (UNI) The upcoming IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is generating significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Gujarat, despite facing recent setbacks, is determined to challenge Rajasthan''s unbeaten streak and emerge victorious.

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Punjab VB nabs head constable for taking Rs 1.15 lakh bribe

Chandigarh, April 9 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilantes Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against Corruption in the state on Tuesday has arrested head constable Sukhdev Singh, posted as Moharir head constable at police post-Ramgarh, under police station Jamalpur,
Commissionerate Ludhiana for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1.15 lakh in two instalments.

#Punjab VB nabs head constable for taking Rs 1.15 lakh bribe

Hepatitis viruses kill 3,500 people daily, mortality rising: WHO

Geneva, April 9 (UNI) Hepatitis B and C infections claim 3,500 lives a day globally, and the number is increasing, while 6,000 people are newly infected with the disease every day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a report on Tuesday.

#Hepatitis viruses kill 3 #500 people daily # mortality rising: WHO

Over 5,000 inmates in Uganda infected with conjunctivitis

Kampala, April 9 (UNI) The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) announced on Tuesday that more than 5,000 inmates in the country have been diagnosed with conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye disease.

#Over 5 #000 inmates in Uganda infected with conjunctivitis

Bus swept away by floods in Kenya, 51 escape death

Nairobi, April 9 (UNI) Fifty-one people narrowly escaped death after a bus they were traveling in was swept away by raging floods along the Nairobi-Garissa highway on Monday night, the police said on Tuesday.

#Bus swept away by floods in Kenya # 51 escape death

Odisha police seizes 500 quntials of Ganja in first quarter of 2024

Bhubaneswar, Apr 9 (UNI) The Odisha Police has seized around 500 quintals of ganja during the first quarter of 2024 from January 1 to March 31.

#Odisha police seizes 500 quntials of Ganja in first quarter of 2024

Airtel celebrates 3.5M 5G customers in West Bengal

Kolkata, April 9 (UNI) Bharti Airtel (Airtel), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Tuesday announced that it has 3.5 million customers enjoying 5G service in the state of West Bengal.

#Airtel celebrates 3.5M 5G customers in West Bengal



IP University extends deadline for online application submissions to 15 Apr

New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) In a bid to accommodate the needs of prospective students amidst the conclusion of Class 12 exams, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University) has extended the deadline for online application submissions for all its programmes till April 15, 2024.

#IP University extends deadline for online application submissions to 15 Apr



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

Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds with speed ranging from 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur at isolated places in 15 districts of Telangana during the next five days.

#Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

Schedule, venues confirmed for England WTC25 tour of New Zealand

Wellington, Apr 8 (UNI) New Zealand Cricket have announced dates and locations for the England Test series, beginning in late November.

#Schedule # venues confirmed for England WTC25 tour of New Zealand

25,000 houses damaged by disasters in Myanmar in FY 2023-24

Yangon, Apr 9 (UNI) Disasters that occurred in fiscal year 2023-24 through the end of March damaged 25,460 houses in Myanmar, affecting 76,601 households, a government official said Tuesday.

#25 #000 houses damaged by disasters in Myanmar in FY 2023-24



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



15 killed by flash floods in one week in Tanzania

Dodoma, Apr 9 (UNI) At least 12 children and three adults have been killed by flash floods caused by ongoing heavy rains in the past seven days in different parts of Tanzania, police said Monday.

#15 killed by flash floods in one week in Tanzania



5 dead after store fire in south China

Nanning, Apr 9 (UNI) Five people were killed after a fire engulfed a grocery store in south China''s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

#5 dead after store fire in south China

16 KG gold, Rs 15 lakh cash seized

Eluru, AP, Apr 8 (UNI) The election flying squad seized 16 kg of gold, 31 kg of silver, and Rs 16 lakh in cash while being transported in a van at Kalaparru toll gate on Monday.

#16 KG gold # Rs 15 lakh cash seized

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

MakeMyTrip expands its reach to over 150 countries

New Delhi, April 8 (UNI) Online travel firm MakeMyTrip on Monday said that it has become accessible worldwide by expanding its reach to over 150 countries.

#MakeMyTrip expands its reach to over 150 countries

Mahavir Mandir Trust releases Rs 355.54 crore budget for fiscal 2024-25

Patna, Apr 8 (UNI) On the eve of Chaiti Navratra beginning on Tuesday, Mahavir Mandir Trust released an annual budget of Rs 355.54 crore for the financial year 2024-25 on Monday, incorporating income and expenditure against various welfare projects during this period.

#Mahavir Mandir Trust releases Rs 355.54 crore budget for fiscal 2024-25

Over 3.05 lakh candidates applied for AP EAPCET -2024: JNTUK VC

Kakinada, Apr 8 (UNI) JNTUK Vice Chancellor and Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy common entrance test (AP EAPCET)-2024 Prof GVR Prasada Raju on Monday said that so far 3,05,754 candidates have applied for the test, of whom, 2,35,417 for engineering and 69,445 for agriculture and pharmacy.

#Over 3.05 lakh candidates applied for AP EAPCET -2024: JNTUK VC

Mega Star Chiranjeevi donates Rs 5 cr to Jana Sena Party

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Renowned film actor Mega Star Chiranjeevi made a generous donation of Rs 5 crore to the Jana Sena Party on Monday.

#Mega Star Chiranjeevi donates Rs 5 cr to Jana Sena Party

NTPC aims for 5GW Capacity addition in FY 25

Kolkata, Apr 8 (UNI) NTPC Ltd, India''s largest integrated power utility, has set a target to add 5GW of installed capacity reflecting its commitment to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions.

#NTPC aims for 5GW Capacity addition in FY 25



Rupee up 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) The rupee advanced five paise to 80.25 in the opening session on the sale of
US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee up 5 paise against USD



5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Japan''s Miyazaki Prefecture: JMA

Tokyo, Apr 8 (UNI) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 struck the southern Japanese prefecture of Miyazaki, the weather agency said Monday.

#5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Japan''''s Miyazaki Prefecture: JMA

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,175: ministry

Gaza, Apr 7 (UNI) The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced Sunday that the Palestinian death toll has risen to 33,175 as a result of ongoing Israeli attacks.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #175: ministry



Romario''s last-over onslaught shepherds MI to 234/5 against DC

Mumbai, Apr 7 (UNI) In an IPL encounter held at Wanhede Stadium here on Sunday, Romario Shepherd''s aggressive onslaught in the final over, particularly against Anrich Nortje, significantly contributed to Mumbai Indians'' highest total of 234/5 against Delhi Capitals.

#Romario''s last-over onslaught shepherds MI to 234/5 against DC



Romario''s last-over onslaught shepherds MI to 234/5 against DC

Mumbai, Apr 7 (UNI) In an IPL encounter held at Wanhede Stadium here on Sunday, Romario Shepherd''s aggressive onslaught in the final over, particularly against Anrich Nortje, significantly contributed to Mumbai Indians'' highest total of 234/5 against Delhi Capitals.

#Romario''s last-over onslaught shepherds MI to 234/5 against DC

Twin road mishaps claim 5 lives in Afghanistan

Kabul, April 7 (UNI) Five commuters were killed and four others injured in two road accidents in south Afghanistan, the state-run Bakhtar news agency reported Sunday.

#Twin road mishaps claim 5 lives in Afghanistan

5.4-magnitude quake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported

Urumqi, Apr 7 (UNI) A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Baicheng County in northwest China''s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 4:46 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

#5.4-magnitude quake hits Xinjiang # no casualties reported

5.4-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang

Beijing, April 7 (UNI) A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Baicheng County in northwest China''s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 4:46 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

#5.4-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang



3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts J&K’s Kishtwar

Jammu, April 7 (UNI) An earthquake of 3.5 magnitude on the Richter scale early morning on Sunday jolted the mountainous Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts J&K’s Kishtwar



Police arrest 2 smugglers with 35 kg poppy straw in J&K''s Ramban

Jammu, Apr 6 (UNI) Police on Saturday foiled a bid to smuggle narcotics and arrested two persons with contraband poppy straw in Banihal tehsil of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir.

#Police arrest 2 smugglers with 35 kg poppy straw in J&K''s Ramban

BJP questions Congress’s stand on Article 370, 35 A

Srinagar, Apr 6 (UNI) BJP National General Secretary and J&K Incharge Tarun Chugh on Saturday questioned Congress’s stand on Article 370.

#BJP questions Congress’s stand on Article 370 # 35 A



Kahalgaon station of NTPC produces 16555.02 million units of power in fiscal 2023-24

Kahalgaon, Apr 6 (UNI) Kahalgaon super thermal power station of NTPC produced 16555.02 Million Units (MU) of power in fiscal 2023-24, surpassing surpassing all previous records.

#Kahalgaon station of NTPC produces 16555.02 million units of power in fiscal 2023-24

5.3-magnitude quake hits New Guinea, Papua New Guinea -- GFZ

Beijing, Apr 6 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted New Guinea, Papua New Guinea at 12:25:44 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#5.3-magnitude quake hits New Guinea # Papua New Guinea -- GFZ

Death toll from "terrorist attacks" in SE Iran rises to 15

Tehran, Apr 6 (UNI) The number of security personnel killed in Wednesday''s attacks in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan has reached 15 after five others succumbed to their wounds, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Saturday.

#Death toll from "terrorist attacks" in SE Iran rises to 15

Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-5 to Australia in their opening game of tour

Perth, Apr 6 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down 1-5 against Australia in their first opening game of the five-match Test series here.

#Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-5 to Australia in their opening game of tour

25 killed in central Nigeria attack

Abuja, Apr 6 (UNI) At least 25 people were killed by a group of unidentified gunmen who recently attacked a local community in Nigeria''s north-central state of Kogi, local authorities said.

#25 killed in central Nigeria attack

5.0-magnitude quake hits 251 km N of Agats, Indonesia

Jakarta, April 6 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted 251 km North of Agats, Indonesia at 08:24:30 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.0-magnitude quake hits 251 km N of Agats # Indonesia

Maha: 53 nominations rejected for LS phase 2 polls

Mumbai, April 6 (UNI) The office of Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer has informed that the applications of 299 out of 352 candidates in the eight constituencies of the state that go to polls in the second phase have been validated.

#Maha: 53 nominations rejected for LS phase 2 polls



5.5-magnitude quake hits off E coast of Honshu, Japan

Tokyo, April 6 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted off the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 0012 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

#5.5-magnitude quake hits off E coast of Honshu #Japan



Woman killed, 5 injured in Australia''s 2-vehicle crash

Sydney, April 6 (UNI) A two-vehicle crash occurred near Mudgee, a town in the Central West of Australia''s New South Wales (NSW), on Friday, causing one woman dead and five other people injured.

#Woman killed #5 injured in Australia''''s 2-vehicle crash



IPL 2024: CSK ends with modest 165/5 against SRH

Hyderabad, April 5 (UNI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) struggled to capitalise on their batting opportunities, ending with a modest total of 165 for 5 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an Indian Premier League match on Friday.

#IPL 2024: CSK ends with modest 165/5 against SRH

Bhubaneswar sizzles at 43.5 degrees Celsius, hottest place in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Apr 5 (UNI)The state capital, Bhubaneswar, became the hottest place in Odisha on Friday as the daytime temperature soared to an unprecedented 43.5 degrees Celsius.

#Bhubaneswar sizzles at 43.5 degrees Celsius # hottest place in Odisha

Indonesia foils smuggling of 25 kg crystal meth

Jakarta, Apr 5 (UNI) Indonesian police foiled the smuggling of 25 kg of crystal methamphetamine from an international network in Donggala Regency in Central Sulawesi Province and detained a suspect.

#Indonesia foils smuggling of 25 kg crystal meth

ICC cricket rights awarded in Bangladesh up until the end of 2025

Dubai, Apr 5 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that ICC cricket rights in Bangladesh have been awarded to TSM who will exploit the rights via Nagorik TV and Banglalink, taking cricket to more people in the country over the next two years.
TSM will exploit the broadcast rights via Nagorik TV, whilst digital rights will be made available on Banglalink to the six men’s and women’s ICC World events up until the end of 2025.

#ICC cricket rights awarded in Bangladesh up until the end of 2025

Prez Murmu to visit Himachal from Apr 30 to May 5

Shimla, Apr 5 (UNI) President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will visit Himachal Pradesh from April 30 to May 5, and will stay at Rashtrapati Niwas, Mashobra.

#Prez Murmu to visit Himachal from Apr 30 to May 5

Zee’s Punit Goenka proposes 15 pc cut in staff strength, lean structure

Mumbai, Apr 5 (UNI) Media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Friday said that the company Managing Director and CEO Punit Goenka has proposed the implementation of a lean and streamlined management structure to the board.

#Zee’s Punit Goenka proposes 15 pc cut in staff strength # lean structure

Vedant Aluminium expands Lanjigarh Alumina Refinery’s capacity to 3.5 MTPA

Bhubaneswar, Apr 5 (UNI) Vedanta Aluminium has expanded the capacity of its Alumina Refinery at Lanjigarh in Odisha from 2 MTPA to 3.5 MTPA.

#Vedant Aluminium expands Lanjigarh Alumina Refinery’s capacity to 3.5 MTPA

Turkey to host NATO FM informal meeting in 2025

Ankara, April 5 (UNI) An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers will be held in Turkey in 2025, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday.

#Turkey to host NATO FM informal meeting in 2025



Key policy rate unchanged at 6.5%, GDP growth seen at 7%; Inflation needs constant watch: RBI

Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) Keeping a close watch on inflation, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday kept the key policy rate (repo) unchanged at 6.5 per cent resulting in no change in the EMIs of housing, car or other business loans.

#Key policy rate unchanged at 6.5% #GDP growth seen at 7%; Inflation needs constant watch: RBI



2 women among 5 killed in Punjab accident

Faridkot (Punjab), April 5 (UNI) Five people, including two women, were killed, while eight others were seriously injured in a collision between a truck and a trailer early Friday near Panjgrain Khurd village of Kotakpura.

#2 women among 5 killed in Punjab accident



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



Economy projected to grow at 7% in 2024-25; Geopolitical tensions pose risks to outlook: RBI

New Delhi, April 5 (UNI) Considering various factors both in the domestic and global markets, the Reserve Bank of India Friday projected the Indian economy to grow at 7 per cent during the current financial year.

#Economy projected to grow at 7% in 2024-25; Geopolitical tensions pose risks to outlook: RBI



RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc, FY25 GDP growth seen at 7 pc

Mumbai, April 5 (UNI) As widely expected by markets and policy-watchers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)''s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday yet again decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50%.

#RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc #FY25 GDP growth seen at 7 pc

The MPC met on 3rd, 4th and 5th April, 2024, and decided by a 5 to 1 majority to keep the policy repo rate unchanged: RBI

UNI NK ING.

#The MPC met on 3rd # 4th and 5th April # 2024 # and decided by a 5 to 1 majority to keep the policy repo rate unchanged: RBI

RBI sees FY25 GDP growth at 7 pc

UNI NK ING.

#RBI sees FY25 GDP growth at 7 pc

The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 PC: RBI Governor

UNI NK ING.

#The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 PC: RBI Governor

Marginal standing facility (MSF) rate, Bank Rate remain at 6.75 pc: Shaktikanta Das

UNI NK ING.

#Marginal standing facility (MSF) rate # Bank Rate remain at 6.75 pc: Shaktikanta Das

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50 pc

UNI NK ING.

#RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50 pc



TATA IPL 2024: Disney star record viewers of 35 cr for live broadcast of first 10 matches

Hyderabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Disney Star, the official broadcaster of TATA IPL 2024, has shattered all viewership records for the first 10 matches of the marquee tournament.

#TATA IPL 2024: Disney star record viewers of 35 cr for live broadcast of first 10 matches

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



Pakistani PM pays tributes to former PM Bhutto on 45th anniversary

Islamabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tributes to the country''s former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th death anniversary being observed on Thursday.

#Pakistani PM pays tributes to former PM Bhutto on 45th anniversary



Shashi Tharoor''s nomination affidavit shows Bitcoin ETF worth Rs 5,11,314

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 4 (UNI) Congress-led UDF candidate Shashi Tharoor, who filed his nomination paper for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat disclosed that he holds Bitcoin ETF worth Rs 5,11,314.

#Shashi Tharoor''''s nomination affidavit shows Bitcoin ETF worth Rs 5 #11 #314



Sensex up 350 point; all eyes on RBI policy announcement tomorrow

Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) A day ahead of Reserve Bank of India’s policy announcement, the Indian stock market remain volatile through out the day and the BSE sensex ended 350 point up to close at 74227.63 on the strength of IT, Bankex and Consumer Durable stocks.

#Sensex up 350 point; all eyes on RBI policy announcement tomorrow



Guv to preside over state-level HP Day function on April 15

Shimla, Apr 4 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will be chief guest in the state-level Himachal Day function to be held on April 15 at the historic Ridge.

#Guv to preside over state-level HP Day function on April 15



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

Iranian police eliminate 15 terrorists involved in police stations attacks

Tehran, Apr 4 (UNI) Fifteen members of the Jaish al-Adl terrorist group who attacked two police stations in the cities of Rask and Chah Bahar in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan were killed in a law enforcement operation, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps'' (IRGC) ground forces, Mohammad Pakpour, said on Thursday.

#Iranian police eliminate 15 terrorists involved in police stations attacks

5.1-magnitude quake hits El Salvador

San Salvador, Apr 4 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 56 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador, at 07:38:05 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.1-magnitude quake hits El Salvador



Star performers lead the way in WTC 2023-25 action

Dubai, Apr 4 (UNI) With the conclusion of the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Chattogram, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 completes an important chapter
in its journey.

#Star performers lead the way in WTC 2023-25 action



Star performers lead the way in WTC 2023-25 action

Dubai, Apr 4 (UNI) With the conclusion of the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Chattogram, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 completes an important chapter
in its journey.

#Star performers lead the way in WTC 2023-25 action

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



Elderly couple among 5 killed in 2 road accidents in AP

Vijayawada, Apr 4 (UNI) Five people, including an elderly couple, were killed in two road accidents that took place in Visakhapatnam and Krishna districts in AP on Thursday.

#Elderly couple among 5 killed in 2 road accidents in AP



Sensex recovers over 500 points

Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday smartly recovered by 537 points to open at 74413.82 on the strength of industrials, IT, telecommunications, and utilities stocks.

#Sensex recovers over 500 points



2 killed, 15 injured as strong winds batter Moscow

Moscow, Apr 4 (UNI) Two people were dead and 15 others injured after strong winds hit the Russian capital Moscow on Wednesday, according to city Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

#2 killed #15 injured as strong winds batter Moscow



5.5-magnitude earthquake hits northwest China''s Qinghai Province

Beijing, Apr 4 (UNI) A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Mangya City in northwest China''s Qinghai Province at 8:39 a.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

#5.5-magnitude earthquake hits northwest China''s Qinghai Province

Under the Hooghly River Metro carried 7.5 L passengers in 17 days

Kolkata, Apr 3 (UNI) Under the river stretch of the Green Line, the
Kolkata Metro has carried 7.5 lakh passengers in the last 17 days of
the last fiscal,official sources said on Wednesday.

#Under the Hooghly River Metro carried 7.5 L passengers in 17 days

Duolingo English Test accepted by 5k universities across globe

Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) India stands as the largest market for the Duolingo English Test (DET), with the highest volume of test-takers planning to pursue graduate degrees in fields such as business, computer science, math, and engineering.

#Duolingo English Test accepted by 5k universities across globe

Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs SMO for taking Rs 50,000 bribe

Chandigarh, Apr 03 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Wednesday apprehended red handed Dr Kawaljit Singh, posted as Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at Civil Hospital Tarn Taran, when he was demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

#Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs SMO for taking Rs 50 #000 bribe



Virgin Atlantic plans to offer over 1 million seats to India by 2025

Bengaluru, Apr 3 (UNI) Virgin Atlantic on Wednesday signaled its strong commitment to India by launching a new daily service to Bengaluru and announcing a second daily flight to Mumbai, starting this October.

#Virgin Atlantic plans to offer over 1 million seats to India by 2025

5 kg of heroin seized in Aizawl

Aizawl, Apr 3 (UNI) In one of the biggest drug hauls in Aizawl, the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department (END) on Wednesday recovered a whopping 5.427 kg of heroin at Falkland neighborhood here around 10:30 a.m.

#5 kg of heroin seized in Aizawl



Rupee falls 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) The rupee on Wednesday slipped five paise to close at 83.43 against the USD on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.

#Rupee falls 5 paise against USD



Arvind Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg weight since arrest, his health at risk in jail: AAP

New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Wednesday asserted that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s health is deteriorating in jail, claiming that he lost nearly 4.5 kgs of weight since arrest by the BJP’s ED.

#Arvind Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg weight since arrest #his health at risk in jail: AAP

Biden administration urges Congress to approve sale of F-15 jets to Israel

Washington, Apr 3 (UNI) The administration of US President Joe Biden is urging Congress to approve the sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel worth a total of $18 billion while resisting calls to curb US arms sales to the Jewish state over its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.

#Biden administration urges Congress to approve sale of F-15 jets to Israel

Cambodia's ex-PM Hun Sen elected as senate president in 5th mandate

Phnom Penh, Apr 3 (UNI) Cambodia''s former Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen was elected as the president of the Senate in the fifth mandate on Wednesday, the state-run National Television of Cambodia reported.

#Cambodia's ex-PM Hun Sen elected as senate president in 5th mandate

Fire engulfs 450 shops, 9 houses in market in southern Myanmar's Bago

Yangon, Apr 3 (UNI) A devastating fire swept through a municipal market in Kyauktaga Township of Myanmar''s Bago region, engulfing shops and houses, an official from the Bago region Fire Services Department said Wednesday.

#Fire engulfs 450 shops # 9 houses in market in southern Myanmar's Bago



Sensex down over 500 points

Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday lost another 599 points at 73604 in the opening session as selling was seen in real estate, technology, and consumer durable stocks.

#Sensex down over 500 points

Vijayawada division in SCR earns Rs 5,614 Cr. during 2023-24 FY

Vijayawada, Apr 2 (UNI) The Vijayawada Railway Division in the SCR has earned Rs 5,614.13 crore during the fiscal year 2023-24.

#Vijayawada division in SCR earns Rs 5 #614 Cr. during 2023-24 FY



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



BJP will not cross 175 in Lok Sabha elections: Shatrughan

Patna, Apr 2 (UNI) TMC MP and Hindi film actor of yesteryears Shatrughan Sinha, popularly known as Shot-gun, on Tuesday said that BJP would not cross 175 mark in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

#BJP will not cross 175 in Lok Sabha elections: Shatrughan



ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.56 crores in Srinagar under PMLA

Srinagar, Apr 2 (UNI) Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Tuesday provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs. 1.56 Crore in Srinagar under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in the misappropriation of funds case, officials said.

#ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.56 crores in Srinagar under PMLA

UP: 5, including 4 children killed, 25 injured as school bus overturns

Barabanki (UP), Apr 2 (UNI) Five persons, including four children, were killed and 25 others were injured when a school bus overturned in Dewa area of Barabanki district here in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, police sources said here.

#UP: 5 # including 4 children killed # 25 injured as school bus overturns

Fake currency gang busted in Hyderabad, 6 held with Rs 36.35L fake currency

Hyderabad, Apr 2 (UNI) City police apprehended a six-member gang on Tuesday involved in circulating counterfeit currency and confiscated Rs 36,35,500 in fake Rs 500 notes.

#Fake currency gang busted in Hyderabad # 6 held with Rs 36.35L fake currency

IAF conducts trial run of 5 helicopters in Kashmir’s Airstrip for emergency landings

Srinagar, Apr 2 (UNI) In a first, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an overnight trial run on the 3.5 km-long emergency landing facility
constructed near Bijbehara in Anantnag district on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said.

#IAF conducts trial run of 5 helicopters in Kashmir’s Airstrip for emergency landings

Shree Cement inaugurates 3 mn ton cement plant ahead of schedule; invests Rs 2500 cr

New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) Shree Cement on Tuesday said it has inagurated its new integrated plant at Dachepalli village in Guntur of Andhra Pradesh and operational six months ahead of schedule.

#Shree Cement inaugurates 3 mn ton cement plant ahead of schedule; invests Rs 2500 cr

J&K Police: Nearly 550 new female constables to be deployed in Jammu Zone

Jammu, Apr 2 (UNI) Out of the newly recruited 915 woman constables in two police battalions in Jammu and Kashmir Police, as many as 550 will be deployed in ten districts across the Jammu Zone.

#J&K Police: Nearly 550 new female constables to be deployed in Jammu Zone



Rupee rises 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 2 (UNI) The rupee on Tuesday moved up five paise to 83.36 against the USD in an opening trade on the selling of the US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee rises 5 paise against USD

F-35 joint strike fighter approved to fly again in lightning conditions

Washington, Apr 2 (UNI) The Lockheed Martin F-35 J Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, at a projected $1.7 trillion, the most expensive aircraft and military weapons programme in history, has, after an almost four-year ban, been cleared to fly again in lightning weather conditions, US media reports said.

#F-35 joint strike fighter approved to fly again in lightning conditions



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



5 NGO workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Gaza, Apr 2 (UNI) At least five employees of the non-profit World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization were killed on Monday night in an Israeli airstrike while driving in the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, said the Hamas-run government media office.

#5 NGO workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza



Boult, Chahal''s precision bowling reduces MI to 125/9

Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) In a disappointing start for the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, their batting performance against the Rajasthan Royals turned into a nightmare.

#Boult #Chahal''''s precision bowling reduces MI to 125/9

Meghalaya: One killed, 25 injured, villages devastated in storm

Shillong, April 1 (UNI) A boy was killed, 25 others injured and over 4000 people were affected in 98 villages by a devastating storm in Meghalaya, officials said on Monday.

#Meghalaya: One killed # 25 injured # villages devastated in storm



Odisha records Gross GST collection of Rs.5109.33 crores in March 2024

Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (UNI) Odisha has recorded the second highest ever collection of Gross GST with a collection of Rs. 5109.33 crore during March 2024.

#Odisha records Gross GST collection of Rs.5109.33 crores in March 2024

PSEB declares class 5 results 2024

Chandigarh, Apr 1 (UNI) The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on Monday announced the results of the Class 5 examinations for the year 2024.

#PSEB declares class 5 results 2024

VB arrests 2 private persons for taking Rs 2.50,000 on the name of Vigilance Officials

Chandigarh, Apr 1 (UNI) Two persons were arrested on Monday in Punjab''s Patiala for taking bribe of Rs 2.50 lakh by posing as Vigilance Bureau officials.

#VB arrests 2 private persons for taking Rs 2.50 #000 on the name of Vigilance Officials

Police book 5 miscreants under PSA in Baramulla

Srinagar, Apr 1 (UNI) Police on Monday booked five alleged anti-national elements under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

#Police book 5 miscreants under PSA in Baramulla

TCS Ranks number one in Customer Satisfaction in Nordics for 15th Year

Hyderabad, Apr 1 (UNI) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been ranked the number one IT service provider for customer satisfaction in the Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark) , according to Whitelane Research’s independent survey of the top IT spending organizations.

#TCS Ranks number one in Customer Satisfaction in Nordics for 15th Year



NTPC wins 3445 MW RE bids in FY24

Kolkata, Apr 01 (UNI) NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power utility, has won 3445 MW RE tenders it participated during the FY 2023-24.

#NTPC wins 3445 MW RE bids in FY24



Katchatheevu island row: Chidambaram asks EAM to refer to 2015 RTI reply

New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Slamming Foreign Minister S Jaishankar for holding the Congress responsible for Katchatheevu island issue, former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Monday asked the BJP leader to refer to the RTI reply of 2015, which acknowledged that a small island belonged to Sri Lanka .

#Katchatheevu island row: Chidambaram asks EAM to refer to 2015 RTI reply



Heatwave condition likely in Rayalaseema on Apr 3-5: Met

Amaravati, Apr 1 (UNI) Heatwave condition is likely to prevail at isolated places over Rayalaseema on April 3, 4 and 5, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.

#Heatwave condition likely in Rayalaseema on Apr 3-5: Met



No coercive action against Cong to recover Rs 3,500 cr dues : IT Dept tells SC

New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) The Income Tax department on Monday assured the Supreme Court that it will not take any coercive steps to recover Rs 3500 crore dues from the Congress party till the end of the upcoming Lok Sabha Election.

#No coercive action against Cong to recover Rs 3 #500 cr dues : IT Dept tells SC

Hyd: GRP seizes Rs 37.50 lakh in cash at Secunderabad Railway Station

Hyderabad, Apr 1 (UNI) The Government Railway Police (GRP) have confiscated a net sum of Rs 37.50 lakhs, predominantly in Rs 500 notes, at Secunderabad Railway Station.

#Hyd: GRP seizes Rs 37.50 lakh in cash at Secunderabad Railway Station



Delhi Court sends Kejriwal to Judicial Custody till April 15

New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Delhi Court on Monday remanded Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15 in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam case.

#Delhi Court sends Kejriwal to Judicial Custody till April 15



On 1st day of new fiscal, stock market zooms 526 points

Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) On the first day of the new financial year, the stock market zoomed over 500 points on Monday, with the BSE Sensex opening at 74177.87, up by 526 points, in the opening session on strong global cues.

#On 1st day of new fiscal #stock market zooms 526 points



Jalpaiguri storm: Death toll rises to 5, hundreds injured in Bengal

Jalpaiguri, Apr 1 (UNI) The death toll has risen to five while 200 injured in a five-minute whirlwind storm in north Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district on Sunday afternoon, official sources said on Monday.

#Jalpaiguri storm: Death toll rises to 5 #hundreds injured in Bengal



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



Sensex rallied over 500 points

Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained firm for the third straight session on Monday as it zoomed 526 points to 74177.87 in the opening session on strong global cues.

#Sensex rallied over 500 points



Over 250 people died every week in UK hospitals due to long waits in 2023

London, Apr1 (UNI) An average of 268 people a week are thought to have died in 2023 due to hours-long waits in emergency departments in the United Kingdom, Sky News reported on Monday, citing a study by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

#Over 250 people died every week in UK hospitals due to long waits in 2023

Myanmar aims to plant over 600,000 acres of cotton in 2024-25 FY

Yangon, Apr 1 (UNI) Myanmar aims to cultivate over 600,000 acres of cotton across six states and regions in the country during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the official Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday.

#Myanmar aims to plant over 600 #000 acres of cotton in 2024-25 FY



5 killed in car accident in central Iraq

Baghdad, Mar 31 (UNI) Five people were killed and two others injured Sunday in a car accident in Salahudin province north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the traffic police said.

#5 killed in car accident in central Iraq

Torrent Group commits Rs 5000 cr towards philanthropy over next 5 years

New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) Celebrating the birth centenary of its founder, Uttambhai N Mehta, the Torrent Group has announced a donation of Rs 5,000 crore over the next 5 years for social causes, focussing on the areas of Healthcare, Education & Knowledge Enhancement, Ecology, Social well-being, Arts & Culture and other activities that may serve the basic premise to benefit the underprivileged.

#Torrent Group commits Rs 5000 cr towards philanthropy over next 5 years



BRS chief urges Govt to provide Rs 25,000 per acre compensation for dried crops

Jangaon (Telangana), Mar 31 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) President and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) demanded the state government to allocate Rs 25,000 per acre as compensation for farmers affected by dried crops.

#BRS chief urges Govt to provide Rs 25 #000 per acre compensation for dried crops

950 candidates in fray for Apr 19 TN LS polls, 14 for Vilavancode Assembly bye-election

Chennai, Mar 31 (UNI) A total of 950 candidates including 874 men and 76 women are in the fray for the April 19 single phase polling to 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu.

#950 candidates in fray for Apr 19 TN LS polls # 14 for Vilavancode Assembly bye-election

500 local runners, 0ver 200 JITO members participate in event promoting non-violence

Pune, Mar 31 (UNI) The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) and Jito Administrative Training Foundation (JATF) jointly organised the Second ‘Ahimsa Run’ in Kashmir on Sunday, which received an overwhelming response, particularly from local runners.

#500 local runners # 0ver 200 JITO members participate in event promoting non-violence



133 candidates remain in fray for 50 Assembly seats in Arunachal

Itanagar, Mar 31 (UNI) After ten Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates were elected to Arunachal Pradesh state Assembly unopposed and 41 candidates withdrew their candidature on Saturday, altogether 133 contestants remained in the fray for the remaining 50 Assembly seats in the hilly Northeastern state, election officials said on Sunday.

#133 candidates remain in fray for 50 Assembly seats in Arunachal

Turkey detains over 50 people over suspected IS ties

Istanbul, Mar 31 (UNI) Turkish authorities have detained 51 people suspected of having ties to the Islamic State terrorist group in a four-day operation spanning 21 provinces, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Sunday.

#Turkey detains over 50 people over suspected IS ties



JITO holds Ahimsa Run in capital with over 15,000 participants

New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi was bustling with energy and enthusiasm as the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) hosted the ''Ahimsa Run'' on Sunday morning.

#JITO holds Ahimsa Run in capital with over 15 #000 participants

5 killed, 9 injured in rain-related accidents in NW Pakistan

Islamabad, Mar 30 (UNI) At least five people have been killed and nine others injured in rain-related accidents in Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday.

#5 killed # 9 injured in rain-related accidents in NW Pakistan

5 killed, 9 injured in rain-related accidents in NW Pakistan

Islamabad, Mar 30 (UNI) At least five people have been killed and nine others injured in rain-related accidents in Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday.

#5 killed # 9 injured in rain-related accidents in NW Pakistan

5.2-magnitude quake hits Central East Pacific Rise -- GFZ

Beijing, Mar 30 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Central East Pacific Rise at 0948 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#5.2-magnitude quake hits Central East Pacific Rise -- GFZ

1,075 candidates in fray for April 19 TN LS polls

Chennai, Mar 30 (UNI) In all 1,075 candidates are in the fray for the April 19 single phase polling to Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, as the last date for withdrawal of nominations came to a close on Saturday evening.

#1 #075 candidates in fray for April 19 TN LS polls

Gravolite partners with 56th National Kho Kho championship

New Delhi, March 30 (UNI) Sports mat manufacturers Gravolite on Saturday said that it has become the official supplier of Kho Kho mats for the 56th national Kho Kho championship.

#Gravolite partners with 56th National Kho Kho championship

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 32,705: ministry

Gaza, Mar 30 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 32,705, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Saturday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 32 #705: ministry

Punjab: ACB busts bribery ring, SI caught accepting bribe of Rs 35,000

Chandigarh, Mar 30 (UNI) In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) team apprehended Sub-Inspector Dinesh Kumar, stationed at Ludhiana Police Post in Jind district, for accepting a bribe of Rs 35,000.

#Punjab: ACB busts bribery ring # SI caught accepting bribe of Rs 35 #000



5.0-magnitude quake hits Halmahera, Indonesia

Hong Kong, Mar 30 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 hit Halmahera, Indonesia at 2356 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

#5.0-magnitude quake hits Halmahera #Indonesia



Assam: Sarbananda Sonowal declares assets worth Rs 4.75 cr

Guwahati, Mar 30 (UNI) Sarbananda Sonowal, the BJP''s most high-profile candidate in Assam, has total movable and immovable assets worth Rs 4,75,85,258.

#Assam: Sarbananda Sonowal declares assets worth Rs 4.75 cr



5 dead after taxi falls into river in Nepal

Kathmandu, Mar 30 (UNI) Five people died and one went missing after a taxi fell into the Trishuli River in Nepal''s Chitwan district on Saturday morning.

#5 dead after taxi falls into river in Nepal



US Navy orders two more test MQ-25 Stingray refueling drones from Boeing

Washington, Mar 30 (UNI) The US Navy has awarded Boeing a more than $657 million contract extension to build two more MQ-25 Stingray aerial refueling drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the Department of Defense said in a press release.

#US Navy orders two more test MQ-25 Stingray refueling drones from Boeing

Nomination papers of 110 candidates in 5 constituencies of Maha found valid: EC

Mumbai, Mar 29 (UNI) After scrutiny of nomination papers filed by candidates for first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the chief Electoral officer informed on Friday that applications of 110 candidates out of total 181 have been found valid.

#Nomination papers of 110 candidates in 5 constituencies of Maha found valid: EC

UP: Six get lifer for murder of BSP MLA Raju Pal in 2005

Lucknow, March 29 (UNI) Six persons were held guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a combined penalty of Rs 11.65 lakh by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here on Friday in more than 19-year-old case related to murder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal and his associates, an official spokesman said here.

#UP: Six get lifer for murder of BSP MLA Raju Pal in 2005

Printing of textbooks for 2024-25 academic year started in AP: Principal Secy

Vijayawada, Mar 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Education department Principal Secretary Pravin Prakash on Friday said that the printing of textbooks for the academic year 2024-25 has started.

#Printing of textbooks for 2024-25 academic year started in AP: Principal Secy



BSF recovers 9.5 kg Heroin worth Rs 50 crore

Chandigarh, Mar 29 (UNI) A BSF patrolling party recovered 9.5 kg of heroin worth Rs 50 crore in the international market ahead of the fence, near Maharsona village, Fazilka district in the border area of Fazilka district on Friday morning.

#BSF recovers 9.5 kg Heroin worth Rs 50 crore

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

UK to almost double aid for Sudan in 2024-2025 to $122.4 mln

London, Mar 29 (UNI) The United Kingdom has boosted its funding to address an escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, bringing its total commitments in 2024–2025 to 89 million pounds ($112.4 million), almost double what was allocated in the current financial year, the Foreign Office said.

#UK to almost double aid for Sudan in 2024-2025 to $122.4 mln



5.6-magnitude quake hits 126 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Mar 29 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted 126 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at 0957 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.6-magnitude quake hits 126 km NNW of Kimbe #Papua New Guinea

Bihar: RJD to contest on 26, Cong 9 & Left to field 5 candidates for LS elections

Patna, Mar 29 (UNI) Seat sharing among constituents of alliance INDIA for ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, was announced on Friday, with the RJD contesting 26 seats, Congress 9 seats, and the Left parties 5 seats in the state.

#Bihar: RJD to contest on 26 # Cong 9 & Left to field 5 candidates for LS elections

Death toll rises to 5 over red yeast rice supplement intake

Tokyo, Mar 29 (UNI) Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical on Friday confirmed a fifth death related to its dietary supplements with red yeast rice, or beni-koji, produced by the company.

#Death toll rises to 5 over red yeast rice supplement intake



5.0-magnitude quake hits off Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands - USGS

Beijing, Mar 29 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted 264 km northeast of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, at 0154 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

#5.0-magnitude quake hits off Saipan #Northern Mariana Islands - USGS



Palestinian death toll in Gaza Strip rises to 32,552: ministry

Gaza, Mar 29 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 32,552, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Thursday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza Strip rises to 32 #552: ministry



TN LS polls : 933 Nominations accepted on scrutiny, 569 rejected

Chennai, Mar 29 (UNI A total of 933 nominations filed by the candidates for the April 19 single phase
Lok Sabha elections, including that of all prominent candidates of leading political parties were accepted on scrutiny by the Election Commission.

#TN LS polls : 933 Nominations accepted on scrutiny #569 rejected



45 killed in South Africa bus crash

Johannesburg, Mar 29 (UNI) A total of 45 people were killed in a bus crash that occurred Thursday in South Africa''s northeastern province of Limpopo, the country''s Department of Transport said.

#45 killed in South Africa bus crash

All 15 candidates for two LS seats clear scrutiny

Itanagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Altogether, 168 nominations filed for the upcoming Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections were found to be valid after scrutiny of papers on Thursday, while the process of scrutinising nominations against Itanagar and Daporijo constituencies has been adjourned till Friday, the results of which would be out by 11 a.m., an election official said.

#All 15 candidates for two LS seats clear scrutiny



Over 1500 players seen in action as Sub-Junior National Wushu C’ship begins in Jammu

Jammu, Mar 28 (UNI) More than 1500 players were seen in action on Thursday at the opening of the 23rd Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship for boys and girls at Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu.

#Over 1500 players seen in action as Sub-Junior National Wushu C’ship begins in Jammu

NALCO launches new product AL 59 conductors

Bhubaneswar, Mar 28 (UNI) NALCO has launched a new product AL-59 in the form of an Aluminium Alloy Ingot.

#NALCO launches new product AL 59 conductors

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

India Post to commemorate 250th year of launching of first copper postal ticket

Patna, Mar 28 (UNI) India Post will organise year-long celebrations from March 31 to commemorate the 250th year of the launching of the first postal copper ticket in the world from Patna in 1774.

#India Post to commemorate 250th year of launching of first copper postal ticket



Luminous enters solar panel mfg; 250 MW facility launched with initial investment of Rs 120 cr

Rudrapur, Mar 28 (UNI) From power Back-up solutions to Batteries and Solar applications, Luminous Power Technologies on Thursday announced the launch of its state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility here.

#Luminous enters solar panel mfg; 250 MW facility launched with initial investment of Rs 120 cr

Turkish Prez's admin denies claims economic outlook grim for next 1.5 yrs

Ankara, Mar 28 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan''s administration has denied social media claims that a long, tough period lies before the country''s economy for a year and a half, accusing those who disseminate this disinformation and stoking panic ahead of the municipal elections slated for Sunday.

#Turkish Prez's admin denies claims economic outlook grim for next 1.5 yrs

Over 12,500 criminal suspects apprehended in Afghan

Kabul, Mar 28 (UNI) The Afghan police have arrested 12,540 suspects criminal over the past six months across the country, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Thursday.

#Over 12 #500 criminal suspects apprehended in Afghan



Arunachal: CM Khandu among 5 BJP candidates ''set'' to get elected unopposed

Itanagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and four other candidates of the Saffron party are ''set’ to be declared elected unopposed as none of their opponents had filed nominations against them in the five Legislative Assembly Constituencies till Wednesday (March 27), the last date of filing nominations for the April 19 polls.

#Arunachal: CM Khandu among 5 BJP candidates ''set'' to get elected unopposed

Annual Brahmotsavams at Kodandaramaswami temple in Tirupati from Apr 5-13

Tirupati, Mar 27 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD) will organise annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Kodandaramaswami temple on a grand scale from April 5-13 with Ankurarpanam fete on April four.

#Annual Brahmotsavams at Kodandaramaswami temple in Tirupati from Apr 5-13

Arunachal: 197 file nomination for Assembly polls, 15 for two LS seats

Itanagar, Mar 27 (UNI) As many as 197 candidates from different political parties including Independents have filed their nominations for the April 19 Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh.

#Arunachal: 197 file nomination for Assembly polls # 15 for two LS seats

Anand Mahindra, his family to donate Rs 500 cr to Mahindra varsity over next 5 years

Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) Industrialist Anand Mahindra and his family announced a landmark pledge to donate Rs 500 crore to Mahindra University (MU) over the next five years, starting from Financial Year-2025.

#Anand Mahindra # his family to donate Rs 500 cr to Mahindra varsity over next 5 years



Odisha: BJD announces candidates for 15 LS & 72 Assembly seats

Bhubaneswar, Mar 27 (UNI) BJD President Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced the list of party candidates for 15 Lok Sabha and 72 Assembly seats in Odisha for the upcoming elections.

#Odisha: BJD announces candidates for 15 LS & 72 Assembly seats

Hot, humid & discomfort weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Amaravati, Mar 27 (UNI) Hot, humid, and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next five days, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

#Hot # humid & discomfort weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Maximum temperature likely to rise by 2-3 deg cel in next 5 days: Met

Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) The maximum temperature is likely to rise gradually by 2-3 degrees Celsius during the next 5 days, Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

#Maximum temperature likely to rise by 2-3 deg cel in next 5 days: Met

Maximum temp likely to rise by 2-3 deg cel in the next 5 days: Met

Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) The maximum temperature is likely to rise gradually by 2-3 degrees Celsius during the next 5 days, Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

#Maximum temp likely to rise by 2-3 deg cel in the next 5 days: Met

5 dead, 5 missing in landslide in Indonesia's West Java

Jakarta, Mar 27 (UNI) Rescuers have recovered five bodies, including children, buried in a landslide hitting two villages in Indonesia''s West Java province recently, an official of the local search and rescue agency said on Wednesday.

#5 dead # 5 missing in landslide in Indonesia's West Java

ACB officials nabs PWD engineer for accepting bribe of Rs 50,000

Kolhapur, Satara, Mar 27 (UNI) Anti-Corruption Beureu ACB officials nabbed a sub-divisional engineer in the Public Works Department (PWD) of Satara district on Wednesday for accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 for the approval of a road construction bill.

#ACB officials nabs PWD engineer for accepting bribe of Rs 50 #000

Japan plans to develop, launch next-generation passenger aircraft by 2035

Tokyo, Mar 27 (UNI) Japan plans to develop and launch a next-generation passenger aircraft by 2035 and is attracting industry leaders, including those in the field of hydrogen engines, the Nikkei Asia newspaper has reported.

#Japan plans to develop # launch next-generation passenger aircraft by 2035

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



Death toll in airstrikes on E Syria rises to 15: war monitor

Damascus, Mar 27 (UNI) The death toll of the pre-dawn aerial assault in eastern Syria has risen to 15, according to a war monitor group.

#Death toll in airstrikes on E Syria rises to 15: war monitor

AOI gives new lease of life to 52-year-old patient

Vijayawada, Mar 26 (UNI) American Oncology Institute (AOI) in Mangalagiri, near here, successfully treated a 52-year-old male patient diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the left frontal lobe of the brain.

#AOI gives new lease of life to 52-year-old patient



Current Account deficit moderates at $ 10.5 bln or 1.2 pc of GDP in Q3

New Delhi, Mar 26 (UNI) India’s current account balance recorded a deficit of USD 10.5 billion, or 1.2 percent of the GDP, in the third quarter (October–December) of the current financial year 2023–24, showing a moderate improvement from the previous quarter as well as the same quarter in the previous year.

#Current Account deficit moderates at $ 10.5 bln or 1.2 pc of GDP in Q3

High-end residential market sees a phenomenal 1.5X Year-on-Year increase

Kolkata, Mar 26 (UNI) Luxury homes priced Rs 50 crore and above had seen a surge in sales value from Rs 2,859 crore in 2022 to Rs 4,319 crore in 2023, an increase by 1.5X, JLL India said in a statement on Tuesday.

#High-end residential market sees a phenomenal 1.5X Year-on-Year increase

Hot, humid & discomfort weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) Hot, humid and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next five days, the Meterological Centre said on Tuesday.

#Hot # humid & discomfort weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft successfully docks with ISS

Moscow, Mar 25 (UNI) The Russian Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) Monday, according to Russia''s state space corporation Roscosmos.

#Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft successfully docks with ISS

Hot and humid weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Amaravati, Mar 25 (UNI) Hot, humid, and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next five days, the Meteorological Centre said on Monday.

#Hot and humid weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met



Tractor accident kills 5 in Nepal

Kathmandu, Mar 25 (UNI) A tractor veered off a highway in Nepal''s Achham district on Monday morning, leaving five people dead and three others injured.

#Tractor accident kills 5 in Nepal



5.0-magnitude quake hits Indonesia''s Java

Jakarta, Mar 25 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Java, Indonesia, at 1534 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

#5.0-magnitude quake hits Indonesia''s Java



5.4-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region

Suva, Mar 25 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Fiji Islands Region at 13:12:19 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#5.4-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region



23 die, over 5,000 displaced due to heavy rains in southeastern Brazil

Rio De Janeiro, Mar 25 (UNI) At least 23 people have died and more than 5,000 evacuated from their homes due to heavy rains since Friday in southeastern Brazil, the country''s Civil Defense said on Sunday.

#23 die #over 5 #000 displaced due to heavy rains in southeastern Brazil



Actors Kangana Ranau and Arun Govil in BJP''s 5th candidate list

New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) Actors Kangana Ranaut and Arun Govil, former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay and industrialist Naveen Jindal are among the big names in the Bharatiya Janata Party''s (BJP) fifth list of 111 Lok Sabha candidates from 16 states released on Sunday.

#Actors Kangana Ranau and Arun Govil in BJP''''s 5th candidate list

One killed, 5 wounded in shooting in Indiana

Chicago, Mar 24 (UNI) One person was killed, and five others, including a police officer, were wounded in an early morning shooting on Sunday in Indianapolis, U.S. state of Indiana.

#One killed # 5 wounded in shooting in Indiana



Hot, humid, and discomfort weather likely to prevail in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: MeT

Amaravati, Mar 24 (UNI) Hot, humid, and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next five days, the Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Hot #humid #and discomfort weather likely to prevail in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: MeT

Maximum temp likely to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius in next 5 days: MeT

Hyderabad, Mar 24 (UNI) The maximum temperature is likely to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius in Telangana during the next five days, Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Maximum temp likely to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius in next 5 days: 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



5.1-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Mar 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 27 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea at 2250 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.1-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea



''Valsalyam'' on Zee Keralam from March 25

Kochi, Mar 23 (UNI) ''Valsalyam'', a new series that narrates the complex life stories of Meenakshi and Nandini, who are destined to live their lives as daughter and mother, will be telecast on Zee Keralam television channel on March 25, at 2030 hours.

#''Valsalyam'' on Zee Keralam from March 25



Death toll rises to 115 from Moscow terrorist attack

Moscow, Mar 23 (UNI) Death toll has risen to 115 people in Friday''s terrorist attack after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow, the Investigative Committee of Russia said on Saturday.

#Death toll rises to 115 from Moscow terrorist attack



Hot, humid & discomfort weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Amaravati/Hyderabad, Mar 23 (UNI) Hot, humid and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next five days, Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.

#Hot #humid & discomfort weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met



Russia: 115 hospitalised after attack on Crocus City Hall

Moscow, Mar 23 (UNI) A total of 115 people, including five children, have been hospitalised after a terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in the Moscow Region, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said.

#Russia: 115 hospitalised after attack on Crocus City Hall

THOMSON launches exclusive range of air coolers, invested Rs 75 Cr

Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) European consumer electronics brand THOMSON on Friday announced it has launched an exclusive range of Air Coolers featuring innovative designs powered by BLDC technology.

#THOMSON launches exclusive range of air coolers # invested Rs 75 Cr

5 killed, dozens injured in massive Russian attack on Ukraine

Kiev, Mar 22 (UNI) At least five people were killed and 26 others wounded in a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine on Friday morning, the National Police said in a statement.

#5 killed # dozens injured in massive Russian attack on Ukraine

Manipur Governor releases 'state focus paper 2024-25'

Imphal, Mar 22 (UNI) Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey released “State Focus Paper 2024-25”, at Raj Bhavan here on Friday.

#Manipur Governor releases 'state focus paper 2024-25'

Hyderabad : India set to host 2025 Invitational International Karate Tournament

Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) The Japan Karate Association of India (JKAI) announced on Friday that India is to host the prestigious Invitational International Karate Tournament 2025 in Hyderabad, Telangana.

#Hyderabad : India set to host 2025 Invitational International Karate Tournament

LS Election: ECI appoints 5 SSPs in Punjab: Sibin C

Chandigarh, Mar 22 (UNI) Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C said on Friday that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed five Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs) of districts in the state.

#LS Election: ECI appoints 5 SSPs in Punjab: Sibin C

DRI seizes 1.5 kg cocaine worth Rs 15 cr in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 22 (UNI) Continuing its crackdown on the trafficking in narcotic drugs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) unearthed an international syndicate and seized 1.59 kg (gross wt.) cocaine, valued at about Rs 15 crore, here on Friday.

#DRI seizes 1.5 kg cocaine worth Rs 15 cr in Delhi

Two held with drugs worth Rs 5 crore in Manipur’s Moreh

Imphal, Mar 22 (UNI) Two persons were apprehended with drugs worth about Rs 5 crore at Moreh, on Friday.

#Two held with drugs worth Rs 5 crore in Manipur’s Moreh

Bajaj Group commits Rs 5,000 cr over next five years towards various CSR initiatives

Kolkata, Mar 22 (UNI) The Bajaj Group on Friday committed Rs 5,000 crore to social impact initiatives over 5 years, with a sharp focus on skill development, under ‘Bajaj Beyond’—the Group’s new identity for all its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and charitable programs.

#Bajaj Group commits Rs 5 #000 cr over next five years towards various CSR initiatives



Hot, humid & discomfort weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Amaravati/Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) Hot, humid, and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next five days, the Meteorological Centre said on Friday.

#Hot #humid & discomfort weather likely in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Wiselife sees 5X jumps in sales post Shark Tank funding announcement

Kolkata, Mar 22 (UNI) Yoga and Wellness startup “Wiselife Wellness India Private Limited” has seen an exponential jump in its sales since the company received a Rs 1.2 Crore deal with four Shark Tanks On “Shark Tank India 3”.

#Wiselife sees 5X jumps in sales post Shark Tank funding announcement

Arms license holders should deposit their weapons with police by Mar 25: DC Una

Una, Mar 22 (UNI) In order to maintain law and order and fair and smooth conduct of elections in view of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the authorities have issued strict instructions to the people to deposit their weapons with the nearby police stations by March 25th.

#Arms license holders should deposit their weapons with police by Mar 25: DC Una



Over 5000 voters between 100 and 119 years in Punjab: CEO

Chandigarh, Mar 21 (UNI) Punjab''s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sibin C, on Thursday said the state has 5004 voters who are aged between 100 and 119 years, while 205 electors are over 120 years old.

#Over 5000 voters between 100 and 119 years in Punjab: CEO

Realme unveils NARZO 70 Pro 5G

New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Realme, renowned for its innovation and commitment to delivering cutting-edge smartphones, introduced the latest addition to its highly successful NARZO By Realme lineup, the NARZO 70 Pro 5G, on Thursday.

#Realme unveils NARZO 70 Pro 5G

New office bearers announced for CII Southern region for 2024–25

Hyderabad, Mar 21 (UNI) Dr. Nandini, Managing Director, Chandra Textiles Pvt Ltd, has taken over as the Chairperson of CII Southern Region for the years 2024–25.

#New office bearers announced for CII Southern region for 2024–25



LS polls 2024: Cong releases 3rd list of 57 candidates

New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Thursday released the third list of 57 candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, West Bengal and Puducherry.

#LS polls 2024: Cong releases 3rd list of 57 candidates

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

JPDCL to lodge FIR against power theft; acts tough against defaulters, over 5K connections disconnected

Jammu, Mar 21 (UNI) In a major decision, the JPDCL has decided to lodge FIR against erring consumers who are involved in power theft by means of hooking and bypassing of meters including Smart meters.

#JPDCL to lodge FIR against power theft; acts tough against defaulters # over 5K connections disconnected

Samsung consolidates mid-premium segment leadership, launches Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy A35 in India

Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G with awesome innovations in an effort to consolidate
its mid-premium segment leadership.

#Samsung consolidates mid-premium segment leadership # launches Galaxy A55 5G # Galaxy A35 in India



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



Sensex surges 539.50 pts

Mumbai, Mar 21 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday spurted 539.50 pts to close at 72,641.19 amid strong global cues as Federal Open Market Committee (''FOMC) kept US Federal Reserve kept its rates unchanged at 5.25 to 5.30 per cent boosted the Dalal Street also.

#Sensex surges 539.50 pts

Rock collapse volume at mine in Russia's Far East reaches 194,500 cubic meters

Moscow, Mar 21 (UNI) The volume of the collapsed rock at the Pioneer mine in Russia''s far eastern Amur Region, where 13 people are still trapped under the rubble, is almost 22 times higher than initial estimates and reaches 194,500 cubic meters, local emergency services told Sputnik on Thursday.

#Rock collapse volume at mine in Russia's Far East reaches 194 #500 cubic meters



SL Navy arrests 32 more Indian fishermen, impounds 5 boats

Rameswarm (Tamil Nadu), Mar 21 (UNI) The Sri Lankan Navy personnel on Thursday arrested 32 more Indian fishermen and confiscated five mechanised fishing trawlers in two separate incidents on the alleged charges of straying into their territorial waters and indulging in unlawful fishing activities.

#SL Navy arrests 32 more Indian fishermen #impounds 5 boats

5 killed, 10 injured in road accident in NW Turkey

Ankara, Mar 21 (UNI) At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a road accident in north-western Turkey on Thursday, local media reported.

#5 killed # 10 injured in road accident in NW Turkey



LS polls: ECI appoints & transfers 2 DCs, DIG & 5 SSPs in Punjab

Chandigarh, Mar 21 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday appointed and orders transfer for non-cadre officers who are posted in leadership positions as DCs, District Magistrate (DM) DIG and SSP/SP in Punjab.

#LS polls: ECI appoints & transfers 2 DCs #DIG & 5 SSPs in Punjab



India stock market rallies by over 650 points in the opening trade

Mumbai, Mar 21 (UNI) In line with the trend in Asia bourses, India stock market today rallied by over 650 points as the BSE Sensex opened at 72,757 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board.

#India stock market rallies by over 650 points in the opening trade



Rupee improves 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, Mar 21 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday rose 5 paise at 83.12 against USD on the selling of US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee improves 5 paise against USD