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BJP distances itself from Nishikant Dubey's criticism of SC

New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought to distance itself from the critical comments about the judiciary made by party MP Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma and said the party rejects the statements.

#BJP distances itself from Nishikant Dubey's criticism of SC

Oman confirms progress in Iran-U.S. nuclear talks, next round to be held in Muscat

Muscat, Apr 19 (UNI) Oman''s Foreign Ministry confirmed Saturday that Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff have agreed to move into the next phase of negotiations aimed at reaching a fair, lasting, and binding agreement on Tehran''s nuclear issues.

#Oman confirms progress in Iran-U.S. nuclear talks # next round to be held in Muscat

Plane with Holy fire leaves Tel Aviv for Moscow

Tel Aviv, Apr 19 (UNI) A plane with the Holy Fire on board on Saturday took off from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv to Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

#Plane with Holy fire leaves Tel Aviv for Moscow

TN: Two youths arrested for sexually harassing minor school girls

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 19 (UNI) The All Women Police at Musiri in Tiruchirapalli district have arrested two youths for allegedly sexually harassing two minor school girls.

#TN: Two youths arrested for sexually harassing minor school girls

14,965 beneficiaries in Kashmir avail Marriage Assistance Scheme

Srinagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Nearly 15000 cases have been sanctioned under the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s Marriage Assistance Scheme during this year.

#14 #965 beneficiaries in Kashmir avail Marriage Assistance Scheme

KKT with subsidy component is alternative to Centre's PM Vishwakarma scheme : Stalin

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) The Tami Nadu government''s flagship Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) scheme, with subsidy component, was an alternative to the Centre''s PM Vishwakarma Scheme
which reinforces the casteist divisions, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday.

#KKT with subsidy component is alternative to Centre's PM Vishwakarma scheme : Stalin

Bangladesh authorities launch probe into forced resignation of Hindu teacher in Chattogram school

Dhaka, Apr 19 (UNI) Bangladeshi authorities have launched a probe into the case of a Hindu teacher, Kanti Lal Acharya, being forced to resign as acting headmaster of a school in Chattogram.

Kanti Lal Acharya claimed he was compelled to sign a resignation letter after the newly formed ad hoc school committee appointed a Jamaat-backed individual as chairman of the Bhatiyari Hajj Tobarak Ali Chowdhury (TAC) High School in Sitakunda.

#Bangladesh authorities launch probe into forced resignation of Hindu teacher in Chattogram school

Afghan FM meets Pakistani counterpart to discuss bilateral ties
Kabul, Apr 19 (UNI) Afghan interim government''s Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held talks with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Kabul on Saturday, the ministry said in a statement.
#Afghan FM meets Pakistani counterpart to discuss bilateral ties

Pakistan Finance Minister to meet Chinese counterpart to discuss rescheduling of Beijing's debt guarantee

Islamabad/Beijing, Apr 19 (UNI) Just over a month after China rolled-over a $2 billion loan to Islamabad, Pakistan''s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Lan Fo’an to discuss the rescheduling of Beijing’s debt guarantee to Islamabad.

#Pakistan Finance Minister to meet Chinese counterpart to discuss rescheduling of Beijing's debt guarantee

Holy fire descends at Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Apr 19 (UNI) The Holy fire descended at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Saturday, ahead of the Eastern Orthodox Easter, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
#Holy fire descends at Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Bhagvad Gita, Natyashastra figure in Unesco Register

Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has said that India''s two epic texts, Srimad Bhagvad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra, have found a place in UNESCO’s ‘Memory of the World Register’.

#Bhagvad Gita # Natyashastra figure in Unesco Register

Stalin launches DMK govt''s flagship KKT scheme
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the ruling DMK''s flagship scheme ''Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam'' (KKT)-a progressive artisans development credit linked
subsidy scheme-at Kundrathur in neighbouring Kancheepuram district on Saturday and
distributed loans with subsidies to the beneficiaries.
#Stalin launches DMK govt''''s flagship KKT scheme

Ireland edge past Scotland in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier
Lahore, Apr 19 (UNI) A century by Kathryn Bryce was not enough in the end as Ireland claimed a dramatic, one-wicket victory over Scotland, ending the latter’s hopes of reaching the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 hosted by India.
#Ireland edge past Scotland in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Ireland edge past Scotland in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier
Lahore, Apr 19 (UNI) A century by Kathryn Bryce was not enough in the end as Ireland claimed a dramatic, one-wicket victory over Scotland, ending the latter’s hopes of reaching the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 hosted by India.
#Ireland edge past Scotland in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Govt warns public against online booking scams targeting pilgrims, tourists
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) The government on Saturday issued warning about online booking frauds, especially those aimed at pilgrims and tourists across the country.
#Govt warns public against online booking scams targeting pilgrims #tourists

Bengal doctor held in baby-selling racket, toddler rescued
MUM-CHILD SELLING-RACKET
Mumbai, April 19(UNI) In a breakthrough in a child trafficking case, Mumbai Police rescued two minor children and arrested a woman doctor from Hooghly in West Bengal, official said here on Saturday.
#Bengal doctor held in baby-selling racket #toddler rescued

Uniform for Maha Govt school under consideration
Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) Uniform for the teachers in government-run schools in Maharashtra is under consideration, and the state government will shortly issue a directive in this regard, sources in the state education department said here on Saturday.
#Uniform for Maha Govt school under consideration

Russia, China to discuss Iran deal guarantees with United States: Iranian Lawmaker
Tehran, Apr 19 (UNI) The United States will not be the only one providing guarantees for a potential Tehran-Washington agreement on the Iranian nuclear program and lifting sanctions on the Islamic Republic, Russia and China will discuss with the US the issue of "more reliable guarantees" for Tehran, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy, said.
#Russia #China to discuss Iran deal guarantees with United States: Iranian Lawmaker

No one, however high, can be above law : Stalin on SC''s historic verdict
Chennai, Apr 18 (UNI) Apparently referring to Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar''s remarks
on the Supreme Court setting time frame for President to take decisions on a plea filed by
Tamil Nadu over the delay in Governor granting assent to Bills passed in the State Assembly,
Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin said “no one, however high, can be above the
law.”
In a social media post, he said the SC''s historic verdict on course correction has rattled many
anti-democratic forces as it was a step towards resetting the process.
#No one #however high #can be above law : Stalin on SC''s historic verdict

NCP-Sharad Pawar group attacks Maha govt over making Hindi mandatory in Marathi schools

Mumbai, April 18 (UNI) The Sharad Pawar-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) today attacked the Mahayuti-ruled Maharashtra government for making Hindi language mandatory in Marathi schools from Class 1, terming it as a "direct attack" on the linguistic, cultural and educational autonomy of the state.

#NCP-Sharad Pawar group attacks Maha govt over making Hindi mandatory in Marathi schools

AP: Mala Mahanadu National Prez Rathnakar observes fast opposing SC categorisation

Kakinada, Apr 18 (UNI) Mala Mahanadu National president Dr R S Rathnakar observed a one-day fast in front of the Collectorate here on Friday in protest against the Andhra Pradesh government’s decision on SC categorisation.

#AP: Mala Mahanadu National Prez Rathnakar observes fast opposing SC categorisation

Arunachal Dy CM reviews progress of power infrastructure scheme

Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein chaired a high-level review meeting at DC''s conference hall in Namsai on the Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) System across the State.

#Arunachal Dy CM reviews progress of power infrastructure scheme

Russian President Putin meets Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Kremlin, discusses US-Iran deal
Moscow/Tehran, Apr 18 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the Kremlin, and discussed various issues such as further cooperation and Moscow''s help in mediating Tehran’s nuclear deal with Washington.
#Russian President Putin meets Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Kremlin #discusses US-Iran deal

Chakma Council in Mizoram presents Rs 230 crore budget amid fiscal caution, development focus

Aizawl, Apr 18(UNI) The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram kicked off its budget session on Thursday with Chief Executive Member (CEM) Molin Kumar Chakma tabling the budget estimates for the financial year 2025–2026. The proposed budget stands at Rs 230.12 crore and was presented during a session chaired by CADC Chairman Lakkhan Chakma.

#Chakma Council in Mizoram presents Rs 230 crore budget amid fiscal caution # development focus

Moscow int''l film festival kicks off in Russian capital
Moscow, Apr 18 (UNI) The 47th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) opened Thursday in the Russian capital, with a dedicated BRICS film program featured among its lineup.
#Moscow int''''l film festival kicks off in Russian capital

Moscow int'l film festival kicks off in Russian capital

Moscow, Apr 18 (UNI) The 47th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) opened Thursday in the Russian capital, with a dedicated BRICS film program featured among its lineup.

#Moscow int'l film festival kicks off in Russian capital

Disclose facts in judge in cash case: Dhankhar
New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday reopened the episode involving the alleged seizure of burnt cash from the residence of then Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma about a month back and demanded answers from the Supreme Court-appointed 3-judge panel investigating charges of corruption.
#Disclose facts in judge in cash case: Dhankhar

Raj Thackeray hardens stance against Hindi in school curriculum
Raj-Language-Hindi
Mumbai April 18 (UNI) The language controversy has come to the forefront in Maharashtra politics though the state has decided to implement the National Education Policy making Hindi a compulsory third language from standard I-V in Marathi and English medium schools in the state.
#Raj Thackeray hardens stance against Hindi in school curriculum

PM Modi hails inclusion of Gita, Natyashastra in UNESCO''s Register
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed as a proud moment for every Indian the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
#PM Modi hails inclusion of Gita #Natyashastra in UNESCO''''s Register

PM Modi speaks with Elon Musk, discusses immense potential of collaboration in tech, innovation
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and discussed various issues, including the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation.
#PM Modi speaks with Elon Musk #discusses immense potential of collaboration in tech #innovation

Defence Secretary wraps up UK visit; discusses on strengthening military ties
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh concluded his visit to London during which he co-chaired the 24th India-UK Defence Consultative Group meeting and also participated at the India-UK Defence Industry Roundtable.
#Defence Secretary wraps up UK visit; discusses on strengthening military ties

Seminar discusses challenges of simultaneous polls
Dharamshala, April 18 (UNI) A one-day seminar on ‘One Nation, One Election’ was organized by the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) in the seminar hall of Dhauladhar Campus-I of the CUHP. The objective of the seminar was to discuss the possibilities, challenges and effects of conducting simultaneous elections in India.
#Seminar discusses challenges of simultaneous polls

3 rescued after boat capsizes off Australia's east coast

Sydney, Apr 18 (UNI) Three men have been rescued and hospitalised after a boat capsised off the coast of the Australian state of Queensland amid hazardous sea conditions on Friday.

#3 rescued after boat capsizes off Australia's east coast

KTR urges PM Modi to prove environmental commitment, seek probe into Rs10,000 cr Kancha Gachibowli scam
Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has issued a sharp public appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding immediate action and a full-fledged investigation into the alleged Rs 10,000 crore scam and environmental devastation in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli.
#KTR urges PM Modi to prove environmental commitment #seek probe into Rs10 #000 cr Kancha Gachibowli scam

Expedite probe into Kancha Gachibowli land scam: BRS
Hyderabad, April 18 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday urged the Central government to take the destruction of Kancha Gachibowli forestland issue seriously and expedite its investigation that may also involve the mortgage of land by the Congress government.
#Expedite probe into Kancha Gachibowli land scam: BRS

Hyd: Doctors save woman’s kidneys with 9-Hour laparoscopic surgery

Hyderabad, Apr 17 (UNI) Doctors in this southern Indian city have successfully saved the kidneys of a 52-year-old woman through a complex 9.5-hour laparoscopic surgery — a rare medical feat, a leading urologist said on Thursday..

#Hyd: Doctors save woman’s kidneys with 9-Hour laparoscopic surgery

J&K: Politicians welcome SC relief on Waqf Act
Srinagar, Apr 17 (UNI) J&K politicians, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order which stays critical provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.
#J&K: Politicians welcome SC relief on Waqf Act

Women, nephew killed, son injured as school shed collapses

Barabanki (UP), Apr 17 (UNI) A woman and her nephew were killed, and her son was injured when the tin shed of a school collapsed due to rain and storm in Zaidpur area of Barabanki district in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, police sources said here.

#Women # nephew killed # son injured as school shed collapses

Waqf Amendment Act malafide, Stalin hails SC interim order
Chennai, Apr 17 (UNI) Terming the Waqf Amendment Act enacted by the
BJP-led Government at the Centre as malafide with the sole intent of targetting
the Muslim community, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin
on Thursday evening hailed the Supreme Court''s interim order that safeguards
Waqf properties and restrains the appointment of non-Muslims to Waqf Boards
and Councils.
#Waqf Amendment Act malafide #Stalin hails SC interim order

Union DoNER Minister Scindia calls for expediting key projects

Imphal, Apr 17 (UNI) Union Minister for Communications and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia presented a comprehensive review of the status of various projects currently underway in Manipur during a review meeting with Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan, Imphal on Thursday.

#Union DoNER Minister Scindia calls for expediting key projects

Kancha Gachibowli land scam in Hyderabad: BRS demands independent probe

Hyderabad, Apr 17 (UNI) The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Thursday demanded an independent probe into "financial irregularities and violation" of environmental guidelines by the ruling Congress government in the Kancha Gachibowli land case.

#Kancha Gachibowli land scam in Hyderabad: BRS demands independent probe

Karnataka govt may move SC on Muslim quota bill citing TN Guv case
Bengaluru, Apr 17 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister''s legal advisor and Congress MLA A S Ponnanna on Thursday accused the BJP of misusing the Governor''s office to interfere in the governance of non-BJP ruled states, and indicated that the state government may move the Supreme Court against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s handling of the Muslim quota Bill.
#Karnataka govt may move SC on Muslim quota bill citing TN Guv case

Mehbooba, Mirwaiz welcome SC relief on Waqf Act
Srinagar, Apr 17 (UNI) Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Kashmir Chief Cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order which stays critical provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.
#Mehbooba #Mirwaiz welcome SC relief on Waqf Act

Maha: Muslims hail SC stay on implementation of new Waqf Act

Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) Prominent Muslim intellectuals and religious scholars here on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court''s stay on implementation of the new Waqf (Amendment) Act.

#Maha: Muslims hail SC stay on implementation of new Waqf Act

AP: YSRCP welcomes SC interim order on Waqf Act scrutiny

Kurnool, Apr 17 (UNI) YSRCP has welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim orders on the Waqf Board Amendment Act, 2025, as a step toward justice for Muslims.

#AP: YSRCP welcomes SC interim order on Waqf Act scrutiny

Telangana Rising delegation hold discussions with JICA for financial support for Metro Rail

Hyderabad/ Tokyo, Apr 17 (UNI) The official Telangana Rising delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held positive discussions with the top management of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tokyo on Thursday to explore the possibilities for financial support for several flagship urban transformational projects.

#Telangana Rising delegation hold discussions with JICA for financial support for Metro Rail

Waqf matter: SC orders interim status quo till May 5
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued an interim order, directing status quo in relation to the functionality of the Waqf Boards till the next hearing on May 5.
#Waqf matter: SC orders interim status quo till May 5

Afghan police destroy 3 drug labs, discover over 1,100 kg illicit drugs

Kabul, Apr 17 (UNI) Afghan security forces have smashed three clandestine drug processing labs and discovered over 1,100 kg of illicit drugs in western Afghanistan''s Ghor province, the office of the Deputy Minister of Interior for Counter-Narcotics said in a statement on Thursday.

#Afghan police destroy 3 drug labs # discover over 1 #100 kg illicit drugs

After talks with Yunus, BNP delegation joins dialogue to discuss reforms
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNI) Though unhappy after their meeting with Chief Advisor Mohd Yunus to discuss the election roadmap and grievances, a delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) joined the ongoing dialogue with the National Consensus Commission (NCC) today to discuss reforms undertaken by the Interim Government.
#After talks with Yunus #BNP delegation joins dialogue to discuss reforms

Mamata expresses relief after SC order
Kolkata, Apr 17 (UNI) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed relief after the Supreme Court- keeping students’ interests in mind - ruled that assistant teachers who were not ‘tainted’ but lost their jobs following an earlier court order can continue teaching.
#Mamata expresses relief after SC order

SC issues Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Bill: Union assures no appointments under Section 9 and 14
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) In a significant development during the ongoing constitutional challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the Union Government’s assurance that no appointments will be made to the Waqf Council or Waqf Boards under Sections 9 and 14 of the Act until further notice.
#SC issues Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Bill: Union assures no appointments under Section 9 and 14

Iranian FM says to discuss US-Iranian talks with Russian side
Tehran, Apr 17 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that he plans to discuss the US-Iranian talks on Tehran''s nuclear program with the Russian side during his visit to Moscow.
#Iranian FM says to discuss US-Iranian talks with Russian side

SCR to run special trains between Charlapalli-Danapur to clear extra rush

Hyderabad, Apr 17 (UNI) To clear extra rush of passengers during summer season, South Central Railway (SCR) will run special trains between Charlapalli and Danapur-Charlapalli.

#SCR to run special trains between Charlapalli-Danapur to clear extra rush

AP: VGCB achieves twin records in discharge of steam coal

Visakhapatnam, Apr 17 (UNI) Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB), part of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), has set a remarkable milestone by achieving twin records in the discharge of steam coal.

#AP: VGCB achieves twin records in discharge of steam coal

VPA achieves twin records in discharge of steam coal

Visakhapatnam, Apr 17 (UNI) Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB), a part of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), has set a remarkable milestone by achieving twin records in the discharge of Steam Coal.

#VPA achieves twin records in discharge of steam coal

SC issues Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Act, 2025: Status Quo to be maintained on disputed properties
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) In a significant development on Thursday, the Supreme Court passed an interim order in the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
#SC issues Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Act #2025: Status Quo to be maintained on disputed properties

Waqf Amendment Act Hearing LIVE: SC sSet to pass order amid heated legal battle
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its order on Thursday in the high-stakes hearing on the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
#Waqf Amendment Act Hearing LIVE: SC sSet to pass order amid heated legal battle

Nasscom GCC conclave will be held in Hyderabad on Apr 22 and 23

Hyderabad, Apr 17 (UNI) The 15th edition of the prestigious Nasscom GCC ( Global Capability Centers) Summit 2025 will be held at HICC here on Apr 22 and 23.

#Nasscom GCC conclave will be held in Hyderabad on Apr 22 and 23

Muslim man moves SC seeking application of Indian Succession Act over Shariat law
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) A Muslim man has approached the Supreme Court seeking a declaration that his inheritance should be governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925, rather than Muslim personal law (Shariat).
#Muslim man moves SC seeking application of Indian Succession Act over Shariat law

SC Bar Association requests live streaming of Waqf Amendment Act hearings
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has formally requested the Supreme Court to live stream the hearings of petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025.
#SC Bar Association requests live streaming of Waqf Amendment Act hearings

ACB officials nab acting headmaster of Kolhapur school for accepting bribe

Kolhapur, Apr 17 (UNI) Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials today arrested the acting headmaster of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation''s (KMC) school no-24, for accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000 for giving a school leaving certificate.

#ACB officials nab acting headmaster of Kolhapur school for accepting bribe

UN officials concerned about escalating Sudan war after armed groups take over Zamzam camp
United Nations, Apr 17 (UNI) Aid officials are extremely concerned about an escalating Sudan war following reports of atrocities in the takeover of Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur by armed groups, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.
#UN officials concerned about escalating Sudan war after armed groups take over Zamzam camp

Implementation of various schemes will change farmers' lives: Maha CM Fadnavis

Amravati, Apr 16 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday asserted that the implementation of various schemes will bring about a change in the lives of farmers in the state.

#Implementation of various schemes will change farmers' lives: Maha CM Fadnavis

Scrap diesel buses older than 15 years, replace with e-buses: Yogi

Lucknow, Apr 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed that it should be ensured that no diesel or CNG buses older than 15 years are used; they should be scrapped and replaced with electric buses.

#Scrap diesel buses older than 15 years # replace with e-buses: Yogi

RSS leader''s murder: SC declines to hear NIA plea against PFI members'' bail
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) petitions challenging the bail granted to 17 members of the Popular Front of India (PFI), who are accused in the 2022 murder of RSS leader Sreenivasan in Palakkad, Kerala.
#RSS leader''s murder: SC declines to hear NIA plea against PFI members'' bail

PM Modi, Finnish President Stubb discuss Ukraine during phone call
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with the President of Finland Alexander Stubb, during which they discussed elevating the bilateral ties and also exchanged views on Ukraine.
#PM Modi #Finnish President Stubb discuss Ukraine during phone call

Indian Ambassador hosts Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Tokyo; key discussions held over dinner
Tokyo/Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, leading the "Telangana Rising" delegation in Japan, was warmly received by Indian Ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Shibu George, at the historic India House in Tokyo on Wednesday.
#Indian Ambassador hosts Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Tokyo; key discussions held over dinner

SC Collegium clears names of 2 Judicial officers for J-K & Ladakh High Court Bench
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court Collegium on Wednesday recommended the elevation of two experienced judicial officers Sanjay Parihar and Shahzad Azeem as Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
#SC Collegium clears names of 2 Judicial officers for J-K & Ladakh High Court Bench

Days after SC order, Stalin meets VCs, Registrar of State-run Varsities

Chennai, Apr 16 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin held a
meeting with Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) and Registrars of all State-run
Universities on Wednesday to further improving higher education in
the state.

#Days after SC order # Stalin meets VCs # Registrar of State-run Varsities

Kashmir political storm: Ex-RAW chief claims Farooq privately backed scrapping of Art 370, Farooq denies
Srinagar/New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) A political storm has been triggered in Jammu and Kashmir following a claim by former head of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) A.S. Dulat that National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah had privately endorsed the abrogation of Article 370 and even expressed readiness to "help" in the process if he had been taken into "confidence".
#Kashmir political storm: Ex-RAW chief claims Farooq privately backed scrapping of Art 370 #Farooq denies

Fatehpur tops all aspirational districts of the country in Atal Pension Scheme

Lucknow, Apr 16 (UNI) All eight aspirational districts of Uttar Pradesh have demonstrated remarkable performance in the financial inclusion schemes of the central government with Fatehpur emerging as the top performer in the Atal Pension Scheme, official sources said here on Wednesday.

#Fatehpur tops all aspirational districts of the country in Atal Pension Scheme

Gaddar Telangana Film Awards jury, led by actress Jayasudha, gears up for screening of 1,248 nominations

Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) In a significant step towards honouring excellence in cinema, the Telangana State Government has launched the prestigious Gaddar Telangana Film Awards.

#Gaddar Telangana Film Awards jury # led by actress Jayasudha # gears up for screening of 1 #248 nominations

J&K: 4 of a family rescued after shikara capsizes in Dal Lake
Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) A family of four had a narrow escape on Wednesday after their shikara overturned here in Kashmir''s Dal Lake due to strong gusty winds, officials said
#J&K: 4 of a family rescued after shikara capsizes in Dal Lake

Punjab VB arrests SC Finance Corporation District Manager for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe
Chandigarh, Apr 16 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Chiman Lal, posted as District Manager, Punjab Scheduled Caste Land Development and Finance Corporation, Tarn Taran, red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.
#Punjab VB arrests SC Finance Corporation District Manager for accepting Rs 10 #000 bribe

Muda scam: Karnataka HC issues notice to Siddaramaiah, wife on plea seeking CBI probe

Bengaluru, Apr 16 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife Parvathy on an appeal seeking a CBI probe into the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
The development is significant as it places the sitting Chief Minister and his spouse under direct judicial scrutiny, revives the demand for a central agency investigation, and adds political weight to the controversy amid heightened public and political attention.

#Muda scam: Karnataka HC issues notice to Siddaramaiah # wife on plea seeking CBI probe

UP: Driver, conductor die as school bus collides with trailer
Pratapgarh (UP), Apr 16 (UNI) The bus driver and conductor of a school bus were killed when their vehicle collided with a trailer in the Kohdaur area of Pratapgarh district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police sources said here.
#UP: Driver #conductor die as school bus collides with trailer

"You can’t rewrite past”: SC slams State over Waqf Amendment amidst Murshidabad unrest
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) In a high-stakes constitutional showdown over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed deep concern over reports of ongoing violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district linked to the controversy.
#"You can’t rewrite past”: SC slams State over Waqf Amendment amidst Murshidabad unrest

K Reddy congratulates SCCL on commencing coal production in Odisha

Hyderabad Apr 16 (UNI) Union Minister for Coal and Mines and Telangana G Kishan Reddy, congratulated Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) on achieving a historic milestone by commencing coal production at the Naini Coal Block in Odisha—its first venture outside Telangana in its 136-year history.

#K Reddy congratulates SCCL on commencing coal production in Odisha

Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme will transform the lives of unemployed: Telangana Deputy CM

Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Wednesday asserted that the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme will transform the lives of the unemployed, significantly uplift their living standards and called it a "game changer" for the state.

#Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme will transform the lives of unemployed: Telangana Deputy CM

JK Medical Council signs MoU with Asia Pacific Division and UNESCO Chair
Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asia Pacific Division and the Department of Education, International Chair in Bioethics (UNESCO Chair).
#JK Medical Council signs MoU with Asia Pacific Division and UNESCO Chair

SC questions Muslim-only clause in Waqf Amendment Bill: ''Why not non-Muslims on Waqf Boards?''
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court today continued its intense hearing on the constitutional challenge to the Waqf Amendment Bill, raising sharp questions over religious inclusivity, historical reinterpretations, and the scope of Waqf board powers.
#SC questions Muslim-only clause in Waqf Amendment Bill: ''Why not non-Muslims on Waqf Boards?''

Telangana: ACB conducts surprise inspection at SC Development Department girls hostel

Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Nalgonda Unit conducted a surprise inspection at the Government Scheduled Castes Development Department Girls Hostel located in Thungathurthy Village & Mandal in Suryapet District.

#Telangana: ACB conducts surprise inspection at SC Development Department girls hostel

SC begins hearing on Waqf Amendment Act: Petitioners call it Parliamentary overreach into religious rights
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan, is currently hearing over 73 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
#SC begins hearing on Waqf Amendment Act: Petitioners call it Parliamentary overreach into religious rights

SCCL’s global expansion begins with virtual inauguration of Naini coal mine in Odisha
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) The global expansion of State-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) began with the inauguration of Naini coal mine in Odisha virtually by Telangana Deputy Chief Minister M Bhatti Vikramarka, here on Wednesday.
#SCCL’s global expansion begins with virtual inauguration of Naini coal mine in Odisha

Pedro Raul brace fires Ceara past Vasco da Gama in Brazil's Serie A

Rio De Janeiro, Apr 16 (UNI) Striker Pedro Raul scored twice as Ceara climbed to third in Brazil''s Serie A standings with a 2-1 home victory over Vasco da Gama.

#Pedro Raul brace fires Ceara past Vasco da Gama in Brazil's Serie A

BRS working president KTR welcomes SC order on Kancha Gachibowli forest land
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s directive to restore the forest area in Kancha Gachibowli and its instruction to the Telangana government to ensure the protection of wildlife in the region through its Chief Wildlife Warden.
#BRS working president KTR welcomes SC order on Kancha Gachibowli forest land

Telangana: SLBC tunnel rescue operation intensified

Nagarkurnool, Apr 16 (UNI) The excavation of soil in the SLBC (Srisailam Left Bank Canal) tunnel rescue operation will continue for another 50 mt, as efforts to remove rocks have been accelerated.

#Telangana: SLBC tunnel rescue operation intensified

4 students injured in high school shooting in US Dallas
Houston, Apr 16 (UNI) Four students were injured on Tuesday in a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas, local authorities said.
#4 students injured in high school shooting in US Dallas

SC upholds use of Urdu on Maharashtra Municipal signboards; Affirms commitment to linguistic diversity
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) In a notable decision reinforcing India’s linguistic plurality, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the use of Urdu on municipal signboards in Maharashtra, dismissing a petition that had objected to its inclusion alongside Marathi and English.
#SC upholds use of Urdu on Maharashtra Municipal signboards; Affirms commitment to linguistic diversity

SC rejects plea to make Section 498A gender neutral, Says law must protect women from matrimonial cruelty
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking to make Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) gender neutral, stating that isolated instances of misuse cannot justify changes to a law enacted to safeguard women from cruelty in matrimonial homes.
#SC rejects plea to make Section 498A gender neutral #Says law must protect women from matrimonial cruelty

Former SC Judge Justice Dinesh Maheshwari appointed Chairperson of 23rd Law Commission
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Justice (Retired) Dinesh Maheshwari, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India.
#Former SC Judge Justice Dinesh Maheshwari appointed Chairperson of 23rd Law Commission

PBKS pull off a thriller, beat KKR by 16 runs in low-scoring IPL match in Chandigarh.

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#PBKS pull off a thriller # beat KKR by 16 runs in low-scoring IPL match in Chandigarh.

SC grants stay on J&K and Ladakh HC Order slashing toll fees by 80 pc on NH-44
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted stay on Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court order that had slashed toll fees by 80% at the Lakhanpur and Bann toll plazas on National Highway-44.
#SC grants stay on J&K and Ladakh HC Order slashing toll fees by 80 pc on NH-44

J&K Govt bans school, college picnics on weekends, holidays
Jammu, Apr 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday assessed the SOPs and protocols for the conduct of picnics by schools and colleges.
#J&K Govt bans school #college picnics on weekends #holidays

Motor cycle torched by miscreants in Meghalaya

Shillong, Apr 15 (UNI) A motorcycle was set on fire by miscreants on Tuesday morning here in Meghalaya, police said.

#Motor cycle torched by miscreants in Meghalaya

SC seeks stakeholder suggestions for Amendments to 2013 Rules
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court has initiated the process to amend the SC Rules, 2013 and has invited suggestions from stakeholders in the justice delivery system to ensure a comprehensive overhaul of existing procedures.
#SC seeks stakeholder suggestions for Amendments to 2013 Rules

Hyd: EThames Business School teams up with KPMG in India to offer industry relevant academic programmes

Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI)EThames Business School (EBS) a Hyderabad based futuristic Business Management School, on Tuesday announced that it is teaming up with KPMG in India to offer a suite of forward-thinking, industry-relevant academic programmes that bridge the gap between education and professional practice.

#Hyd: EThames Business School teams up with KPMG in India to offer industry relevant academic programmes

Tejashwi meets Kharge and Rahul, discuss strengthening of alliance ahead of Bihar polls
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) Senior RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi here on Tuesday and discussed on strengthening their alliance and contesting the upcoming Assembly polls in Bihar unitedly with a goal of defeating the NDA.
#Tejashwi meets Kharge and Rahul #discuss strengthening of alliance ahead of Bihar polls

SC grants bail to Congress leader Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in money laundering case
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Congress leader and former Punjab Forest Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in a money laundering case.
#SC grants bail to Congress leader Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in money laundering case

Dwarka court rejects Exusia discharge plea

Dwarka, Apr 15 (UNI) In a pivotal ruling, a court here on Tuesday dismissed the discharge application filed by the accused, Trevor Silver (CEO) and Harpreet Mehta (COO) of Exusia India Private Limited, in the ongoing defamation case brought forward by Rajneesh Kumar, a former senior executive of the company.

#Dwarka court rejects Exusia discharge plea

ED attaches about 707 acres of land at Aamby Valley City, Lonavala, in Sahara Ponzi scam
Kolkata, Apr 15 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached 707 acres of land in and around Aamby Valley City, Lonavala, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), in Sahara India and its group entities, Ponzi scam case.
#ED attaches about 707 acres of land at Aamby Valley City #Lonavala #in Sahara Ponzi scam

Cong demands special session of Parliament to discuss inflation
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the rising prices of domestic gas cylinder and overall inflation and called for special session of Parliament to discuss the issue.
#Cong demands special session of Parliament to discuss inflation

ED attaches about 707 acre of land at Aamby Valley City, Lonavala, in Sahara Ponzi scam
Kolkata, Apr 15 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached land measuring 707 acre in and around Aamby Valley City, Lonavala, with approximate market value of Rs 1460 crore under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), in the case of Sahara India and its group entities Ponzi scam.
#ED attaches about 707 acre of land at Aamby Valley City #Lonavala #in Sahara Ponzi scam

Iran confirms Muscat to host 2nd round of nuke talks with U.S.
Tehran, Apr 15 (UNI) Iran has confirmed that Muscat, the capital of Oman, will remain the venue for the second round of "indirect" negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
#Iran confirms Muscat to host 2nd round of nuke talks with U.S.

SC to hear petitions against new Waqf law tomorrow
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) A large number of petitions filed against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 are slated to be heard by the Supreme Court tomorrow.
#SC to hear petitions against new Waqf law tomorrow

Iran, Saudi FMs discuss Tehran-Washington talks

Tehran, Apr 15 (UNI) Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers have exchanged views on the Oman-mediated "indirect" talks between Tehran and Washington, said the Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement.

#Iran # Saudi FMs discuss Tehran-Washington talks

ISRO commissions Landing Gear Drop facility at VSSC for RLVs

Chennai, Apr 15 (UNI) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has
commissioned a state-of-the-art Landing Gear Drop Test Facility at Vikram
Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, towards testing and
qualification of the deployable Landing Gear system for ISRO’s winged body
Reusable Launch Vehicle – Pushpak.

#ISRO commissions Landing Gear Drop facility at VSSC for RLVs

SC to hear petitions against new Waqf law tomorrow
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) A large number of petitions filed against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 are slated to be heard by the Supreme Court tomorrow.
#SC to hear petitions against new Waqf law tomorrow

HP Govt panel recommends cost-cutting measures to curb fiscal deficit

Shimla, Apr 15 (UNI) Aimed to curb the rising fiscal deficit of Himachal Pradesh, the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Resource Mobilization, led by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, has proposed a slew of austerity measures.

#HP Govt panel recommends cost-cutting measures to curb fiscal deficit

Schedule announced for India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 15 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the fixtures for India’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh in August 2025, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.
#Schedule announced for India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh

Schedule announced for India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 15 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the fixtures for India’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh in August 2025, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.
#Schedule announced for India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh

SC grants bail to ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja in Chhattisgarh liquor scam case
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to former IAS officer Anil Tuteja in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, noting the absence of prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC (now Section 218 BNSS) before the cognizance order was passed.
#SC grants bail to ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja in Chhattisgarh liquor scam case

Baby boy kidnapped from Bhubaneswar, rescued after 50 hours of intensive operation

Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (UNI) A baby boy who was kidnapped near Ram Mandir in Bhubaneswar city late Saturday night was rescued from Balasore and handed over to his mother on Tuesday.

#Baby boy kidnapped from Bhubaneswar # rescued after 50 hours of intensive operation

Krishna Janmabhoomi case petitioner supports new Waqf laws, Files petition in SC
New Delhi April 15 (UNI) Advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh, the main petitioner in the Krishna Janmabhoomi case and president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nyas, has come out in strong support of the new Waqf laws-2025.
#Krishna Janmabhoomi case petitioner supports new Waqf laws #Files petition in SC

SC slams UP Govt over child trafficking; Orders Fast-Track trials across India
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) While criticising the Uttar Pradesh government''s handling of child trafficking cases, the Supreme Court on Tuesday laid down stringent guidelines for the prevention and expedited trial of such offences across the country.
#SC slams UP Govt over child trafficking; Orders Fast-Track trials across India

3 students killed, 2 injured in high school wall collapse in C. Tunisia

Tunis, Apr 14 (UNI) Three students were killed and two others seriously injured when a wall collapsed at a high school in Mezzouna, a town in Tunisia''s central Sidi Bouzid province, Tunisian National Radio reported on Sunday.

#3 students killed # 2 injured in high school wall collapse in C. Tunisia

Umpteen scandals occurred in TTDs Goshala from Mar 2021 to 2024: TTD EO

Tirupati, Apr 14 (UNI) Refuting the allegations made by former TTD Trust board Chairman Bhumana Karunakara Reddy over the suspicious deaths of 100 cows in TTD Goshala as baseless, TTD Executive Officer J Syamala Rao on Monday said there were a lot of corruptive practices carried out in SV Gosala from March 2021 to March 2024 ( During Karunakara Reddy tenure).

#Umpteen scandals occurred in TTDs Goshala from Mar 2021 to 2024: TTD EO

Discrimination against dalits exists in TN, it''s heartbreaking, time for soul searching : GUV
Chennai, Apr 14 (UNI) Accusing the ruling DMK indirectly of being ingratitude to
Dr Ambedkar, the architect of Indian Constitution, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi
on Monday evening said discrimination against dalits still exists in the State which
claims to champion social justice, and it was heartbreaking as he was remembered
only during polls for vote bank politics and that it was time for soul searching.
Speaking at an event commemorating the birth anniversary of Father
of Indian Constitution and Baba Saheb Dr. B.R.Ambedkar at Raj Bhavan
here, he took a veiled dig at the DMK regime and said he was remembered
only during elections and invoked his name for vote bank politics and forget
him after the polls.
#Discrimination against dalits exists in TN #it''s heartbreaking #time for soul searching : GUV

Palestinian, French presidents discuss escalating Gaza crisis, call for ceasefire

Ramallah, Apr 14 (UNI) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Monday to address the escalating situation in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian presidency said in a statement.

#Palestinian # French presidents discuss escalating Gaza crisis # call for ceasefire

Manjhi demands reservation for SCs, STs in Rajya Sabha and Council
Patna, Apr 14 (UNI) Union Minister Jeetan Ram Manjhi on Monday demanded reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council in states across the country.
#Manjhi demands reservation for SCs #STs in Rajya Sabha and Council

UP govt operating 264 hostels for SC students

Lucknow, Apr 14 (UNI) To promote educational empowerment among Scheduled Caste students in Uttar Pradesh, a network of 264 free hostels operated by the Social Welfare Department is playing a vital role in supporting SC boys and girls in their pursuit of education, official sources said here on Monday.

#UP govt operating 264 hostels for SC students

UP govt operating 264 hostels for SC students

Lucknow, Apr 14 (UNI) To promote educational empowerment among Scheduled Caste students in Uttar Pradesh, a network of 264 free hostels operated by the Social Welfare Department is playing a vital role in supporting SC boys and girls in their pursuit of education, official sources said here on Monday.

#UP govt operating 264 hostels for SC students

Iranian FM to visit Russia to discuss Iran-U.S. Muscat talks
Tehran, Apr 14 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to Russia later this week for talks on recent developments in indirect negotiations with the United States, Iran''s Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
#Iranian FM to visit Russia to discuss Iran-U.S. Muscat talks

YSRCP files petition in SC challenging Waqf Act amendment bill

Vijayawada, Apr 14 (UNI) The YSRCP has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf Act amendment bill, citing serious constitutional violations and failure to address the concerns of the Muslim community.

#YSRCP files petition in SC challenging Waqf Act amendment bill

Naqvi describes Waqf Amendment Act as ''surgical strike'' on devious discount
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday described the Waqf Amendment Act as a “surgical strike” on “devious discount on legion of loot”.
#Naqvi describes Waqf Amendment Act as ''surgical strike'' on devious discount

Use of forensic science is imperative to stop borderless crimes: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday stated that the entire scenario of crime has changed and criminals are using advanced technology, information and communication tools, making crime borderless, and to stop such crimes use of forensic science is imperative.
#Use of forensic science is imperative to stop borderless crimes: Amit Shah

Scientists discover 55 new species of Australian wishbone spiders

Sydney, Apr 14 (UNI) A team of Australian scientists has discovered 55 new species of wishbone spiders in a major study exploring some of the country''s more remote ecosystems, the University of Western Australia said on Monday.

#Scientists discover 55 new species of Australian wishbone spiders

Days after SC order, Stalin to meet VCs, Registrar of State-run Varsities on Apr 16

Chennai, Apr 14 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will hold
a meeting with Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) and Registrars of all State-run
Universities on April 16 to further improving higher education in the state.

#Days after SC order # Stalin to meet VCs # Registrar of State-run Varsities on Apr 16

Lithuania's Alekna smashes discus world record

Ramona (Oklahoma), Apr 14 (UNI) Mykolas Alekna became the first male athlete to surpass the
75-metre mark in the discus, smashing his previous world record by more than a metre.

#Lithuania's Alekna smashes discus world record

De Arrascaeta fires Flamengo to top of Brazil's Serie A

Rio De Janeiro, Apr 14 (UNI) Uruguayan playmaker Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored in each half as Flamengo rose to the top of Brazil''s Serie A standings with a 2-0 victory at Gremio.

#De Arrascaeta fires Flamengo to top of Brazil's Serie A

Borja rescues point for River Plate against Talleres

Buenos Aires, Apr 14 (UNI) Colombian striker Miguel Borja struck in the 87th minute as River Plate salvaged a 1-1 home draw with Talleres Cordoba in Argentina''s Primera Division Apertura tournament.

#Borja rescues point for River Plate against Talleres

Bangladesh: ''Anondo Shobhajatra’ depicts Hasina as ''Evil Face of Fascism''
Dhaka, Apr 14 (UNI) Bangladesh celebrated Pohela Boishakh or the Bengali New Year today with festivities, including with floats depicting ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the ''Face of Fascism'' in the form of an evil rakshasa.
#Bangladesh: ''Anondo Shobhajatra’ depicts Hasina as ''Evil Face of Fascism''

Kerala: Guv terms SC ruling as overreach by judiciary

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 13 (UNI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has termed the Supreme Court''s recent ruling on setting timeline for Governors to deal with bills cleared by state assemblies as overreach by judiciary.

#Kerala: Guv terms SC ruling as overreach by judiciary

EAM Jaishankar meets Bavaria''s Minister-President Markus Soeder, discusses boosting cooperation
New Delhi, Apr 13 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today met with Markus Soeder, the Minister-President of the German free state of Bavaria, during which they discussed the contribution of Bavaria in strengthening Indo-German cooperation and the EU.
#EAM Jaishankar meets Bavaria''s Minister-President Markus Soeder #discusses boosting cooperation

Armed with SC verdict, TN creates legislative history, Notifies 10 Acts in Gazette
Chennai, Apr 13 (UNI) In a first of its kind development in India, Tamil Nadu has
created a Legislative history by notifying 10 Acts in the Government Gazette
without the assent of the Governor or the President after the Supreme Court in
a landmark verdict said the Bills were deemed to have got the Governor''s assent.
#Armed with SC verdict #TN creates legislative history #Notifies 10 Acts in Gazette

SC Sub-classification: Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee to present G.O to CM

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-classification held a crucial meeting at the Secretariat here on Sunday.

#SC Sub-classification: Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee to present G.O to CM

Rescue operations accelerated at SLBC tunnel accident site to locate 6 trapped workers

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) Rescue operations at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel accident site in Telangana are being carried out at an accelerated pace, with coordinated efforts by multiple agencies to locate the six workers trapped inside the tunnel.

#Rescue operations accelerated at SLBC tunnel accident site to locate 6 trapped workers

Quake measuring 6.4 hits Tajikistan: EMSC
Dushanbe, Apr 13 (UNI) A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred in Tajikistan, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.
#Quake measuring 6.4 hits Tajikistan: EMSC

People who spread unscientific thoughts are social traitors: Chief Minister Vijayan

Kozhikode, Apr 12 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that the people who spread unscientific thoughts and ideas are termed as social traitors.

#People who spread unscientific thoughts are social traitors: Chief Minister Vijayan

US, Iran hold indirect talks in Muscat, agree to continue discussions next week

Tehran/Washington, Apr 12 (UNI) The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the indirect talks with the United States ended in Oman with the parties agreeing to continue the talks next week.

#US # Iran hold indirect talks in Muscat # agree to continue discussions next week

ACB files chargesheet against 22 accused in multi-lakh land compensation scam in Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday filed a chargesheet before the Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar against 22 accused, including two former Collectors of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA), four retired public servants, and 16 beneficiaries, in a land compensation fraud case dating back to 2009 in Kashmir.
#ACB files chargesheet against 22 accused in multi-lakh land compensation scam in Kashmir

KTR alleges Rs 10,000 cr land scam, accuses Cong-BJP nexus in Telangana

Karimnagar, Apr 12 (UNI) BRS working president K T Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of orchestrating a Rs 10,000 crore land "scam" involving prime forest lands around Hyderabad Central University (HCU) in Kancha Gachibowli.

#KTR alleges Rs 10 #000 cr land scam # accuses Cong-BJP nexus in Telangana

Punjab govt released Rs 301.20 cr financial assistance for SC/BC under Ashirwad Scheme: Minister
Chandigarh, Apr 12 (UNI) The Punjab Government has released financial assistance of Rs 301.20 crore to beneficiary families belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes (SCBC) under the Ashirwad Scheme during the financial year 2024-25. This was disclosed by Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities.
#Punjab govt released Rs 301.20 cr financial assistance for SC/BC under Ashirwad Scheme: Minister

Bhitarkanika Park officials rescue 8.2 foot Crocodile from village pond

Kendrapara, Apr 12 (UNI) Forest personnel of the Rajnagar Forest Range under Bhitarkanika National Park rescued an 8.2-foot-long female estuarine crocodile from a pond in Pentha village, in Rajnagar block of Kendrapara district.

#Bhitarkanika Park officials rescue 8.2 foot Crocodile from village pond

Maha: Children in Thane hostel sexually abused, police rescue 29

Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) Thane Police rescued 20 girls and nine boys from a hostel being run illegally by an organisation in Maharashtra''s Thane district following a complaint of sexual harassment and others, an official said on Saturday.

#Maha: Children in Thane hostel sexually abused # police rescue 29

Intense heat wave scorches several parts of TN, Chennai too not spared

Chennai, Apr 12 (UNI) Scorching heat wave prevailed in several parts of Tamil Nadu,
especially the Northern districts, Interior and and North Interior districts, causing much
discomfort to the people with the temperatures crossing in excess of 100 Deg F and
this trend is expected to continue in the coming days.

#Intense heat wave scorches several parts of TN # Chennai too not spared

BJD demands all 4.5 cr people in Odisha be covered under Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has demanded that all 4.5 crore residents of Odisha be included under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
#BJD demands all 4.5 cr people in Odisha be covered under Ayushman Bharat Scheme

Sartori rescues point for Rivadavia in Argentine top flight
Buenos Aires, Apr 12 (UNI) Substitute Fabrizio Sartori scored in the 84th minute as Independiente Rivadavia salvaged a 1-1 draw at Banfield in Argentina''s Primera Division.
#Sartori rescues point for Rivadavia in Argentine top flight

Sartori rescues point for Rivadavia in Argentine top flight
Buenos Aires, Apr 12 (UNI) Substitute Fabrizio Sartori scored in the 84th minute as Independiente Rivadavia salvaged a 1-1 draw at Banfield in Argentina''s Primera Division.
#Sartori rescues point for Rivadavia in Argentine top flight

Kiev violated moratorium on strikes against energy facilities over 60 times: Moscow

Moscow, Apr 12 (UNI) Since the agreement on a 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy facilities was reached, Kiev has violated it more than 60 times, Alexey Polishchuk, Director of the Second CIS Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik.

#Kiev violated moratorium on strikes against energy facilities over 60 times: Moscow

Raducanu discussing coaching job with Petchey
London, Apr 12 (UNI) Emma Raducanu is in discussions with Mark Petchey about appointing him as her new coach.
#Raducanu discussing coaching job with Petchey

Raducanu discussing coaching job with Petchey
London, Apr 12 (UNI) Emma Raducanu is in discussions with Mark Petchey about appointing him as her new coach.
#Raducanu discussing coaching job with Petchey

One student dead, several injured as school bus overturns in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 12 (UNI) A student was killed and over a dozen others were injured when the school bus in which they were travelling overturned in Handwara sub-district of north Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.
#One student dead #several injured as school bus overturns in north Kashmir

Uttam, Mahesh Goud hail fine rice scheme as historic welfare reform

Hyderabad, Apr 11 (UNI) Telangana''s flagship free fine rice distribution scheme was hailed as a “game changer” by Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy and TPCC President M Mahesh Kumar Goud during a high-level Zoom meeting on Friday.

#Uttam # Mahesh Goud hail fine rice scheme as historic welfare reform

132 Railway Stations in Maharashtra under ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Vaishnav

Mumbai, Apr 11 (UNI) A total of 132 railway stations in Maharashtra have been included under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’ of Indian Railways, informed Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on Friday
Through this scheme, key railway stations across the country will undergo modernisation to provide passengers with enhanced facilities,
The announcement was made during a press conference held in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Vaishnav here at Jio convention centre on Friday.

#132 Railway Stations in Maharashtra under ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Vaishnav

Amit Shah to inaugurate All India Forensic Science Summit on April 14
New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate on Monday the All-India Forensic Science Summit (AIFSS) organised here by the National Forensic Sciences University.
#Amit Shah to inaugurate All India Forensic Science Summit on April 14

National Conference moves SC over Waqf Act
Srinagar, Apr 11 (UNI) Jammu Kashmir National Conference on Friday challenged the Waqf Amendment Act in the Supreme Court.
#National Conference moves SC over Waqf Act

Pakistan breeze past Scotland, West Indies hold nerve against Ireland in ICC Women’s CWCQ
Lahore, Apr 11 (UNI) Pakistan made it two wins in as many games at the ICC Women''s Cricket
World Cup 2025 Qualifier, while the West Indies emerged winners in a nail-biter against Ireland.
#Pakistan breeze past Scotland #West Indies hold nerve against Ireland in ICC Women’s CWCQ

Pakistan breeze past Scotland, West Indies hold nerve against Ireland in ICC Women’s CWCQ
Lahore, Apr 11 (UNI) Pakistan made it two wins in as many games at the ICC Women''s Cricket
World Cup 2025 Qualifier, while the West Indies emerged winners in a nail-biter against Ireland.
#Pakistan breeze past Scotland #West Indies hold nerve against Ireland in ICC Women’s CWCQ

Schools must follow state rules: Haryana Education Minister Dhanda
Chandigarh, Apr 11 (UNI) Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said that under the Haryana School Education Rules 2003, no student or their parents shall be compelled to purchase textbooks, stationery, school uniforms, or related materials from a particular shop recommended by the school.
#Schools must follow state rules: Haryana Education Minister Dhanda

Nadda launches Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Odisha
Cuttack, Apr 11 (UNI) Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY), the Gopabandhu Arogya Yojana (GJAY), and the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (AVVY) at the historic Bali Yatra ground.
#Nadda launches Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Odisha

Tahawwur Rana''s visit to Kochi comes under the scanner
Kochi, Apr 11 (UNI) Key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was extradited from the US, had visited Kochi just days before the attacks proving his links with Kerala.
#Tahawwur Rana''s visit to Kochi comes under the scanner

Bhuvanagiri and Khammam MPs meet SC panel member over Kancha Gachibowli land issue
Hyderabad, Apr 11 (UNI) Bhuvanagiri MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy and Khammam MP Raghuram Reddy met Vinay Limaye, a member of the Supreme Court Empowered Committee, during his inspection visit to the Kancha Gachibowli land in Serilingampally Mandal, Rangareddy district on Friday.
#Bhuvanagiri and Khammam MPs meet SC panel member over Kancha Gachibowli land issue

Where has Rs 10,000 cr ELI scheme disappeared?, Rahul slams PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ''Employment Linked Incentive'' scheme, and asked whether it is "another jumla?" as the government has returned the Rs 10,000 crores allotted to it.
#Where has Rs 10 #000 cr ELI scheme disappeared? #Rahul slams PM Modi

US, China trade war escalates, Beijing ups retaliatory tariffs to 125 pc
London/Beijing, Apr 11 (UNI) Stock markets in Europe were trading down Friday morning after China hiked its retaliatory tariffs on the United States to 125% from 84%.
#US #China trade war escalates #Beijing ups retaliatory tariffs to 125 pc

India gifts six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe
New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI) India has gifted six school buses to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa.
#India gifts six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe

KTR slams Cong Govt over alleged Rs 10,000 cr land scam in Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 11 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) has strongly criticised the Congress-led government in Telangana, accusing it of governing with a "3D mantra" — deceit, destruction, and diversion.

#KTR slams Cong Govt over alleged Rs 10 #000 cr land scam in Telangana

Rescue operations in full swing at SLBC tunnel, soil excavation underway

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) Apr 11 (UNI) Rescue operations to locate those trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel are progressing rapidly, with soil excavation and other key efforts underway, SLBC Tunnel Special Officer Shivshankar Loteti said on Friday.

#Rescue operations in full swing at SLBC tunnel # soil excavation underway

Oscars create new ‘Best Stunt Design’ award for Academy Awards

Los Angeles, Apr 11 (UNI) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is now adding another new award to its list of award categories, titled ‘Best Stunt Design’.

#Oscars create new ‘Best Stunt Design’ award for Academy Awards

Freyr Energy partners with Schneider Electric

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) Hyderabad-based Freyr Energy, a leading rooftop solar company in India, which provides end-to-end rooftop solar solutions to homes and business, on Thursday said it has partnered with global energy leader Schneider Electric to accelerate the adoption of smart, energy-efficient, and sustainable solutions for homeowners across the country.

#Freyr Energy partners with Schneider Electric

Provide physical, educational resources to improve quality of schools: Maha minister

Amravati, Apr 10 (UNI) In order to make every school in the state an ideal school, Maharashtra Minister of State for School Education Pankaj Bhoyar on Thursday directed relevant implementing agencies to provide quality education facilities to students by providing physical and educational resources like private schools.

#Provide physical # educational resources to improve quality of schools: Maha minister

Maha: Kolhapur SP suspends 5 police officials, dismisses 1 for misconduct

Kolhapur, Apr 10 (UNI) Taking a stern action, district superintendent of police Mahendra Pandit on Thursday suspended five police officials and dismissed one for alleged misconduct.

#Maha: Kolhapur SP suspends 5 police officials # dismisses 1 for misconduct

Amit Shah lands in Chennai on 2-day visit, to discuss 2026 poll alliance strategy, decide new TN BJP Chief
Chennai, Apr 10 (UNI) Days after AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami
met him triggering speculations of revival of alliance for the crucial 2026 Assembly polls,
BJP''s master election strategist and Union Home Minister Amit Shah landed in Chennai
on a two-day visit late on Thursday night.
#Amit Shah lands in Chennai on 2-day visit #to discuss 2026 poll alliance strategy #decide new TN BJP Chief

First petition from Maha challenges new Waqf law in SC
Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) In first challenge to Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development (UMEED) Act, 2025 after it came into force on April eight, a Mumbai resident Muhammed Jameel Merchant has moved the Supreme Court.
#First petition from Maha challenges new Waqf law in SC

Bengal: Lawyer gives contempt notice to Mamata for publicly criticising SC judgement

Kolkata, Apr 10 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was served a contempt notice on Thursday by advocate Siddharth Dutta, representing the NGO Aatmdeep, for publicly criticising the Supreme Court''s recent judgment in the SSC recruitment scam case.

#Bengal: Lawyer gives contempt notice to Mamata for publicly criticising SC judgement

Special screening of film 'Courage' held in Los Angeles at Warner Bros Studios: Actress Balgude

Pune, Apr 10 (UNI) The film ''Courage'' has definitely taken the next step in connecting Marathi filmmakers with the global film industry and it will inspire our Marathi films, said actress Sanskruti Balgude, who plays the central role in the film. Balgude was specially honored by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal at a function today.

#Special screening of film 'Courage' held in Los Angeles at Warner Bros Studios: Actress Balgude

Railways to modernize six stations in central Odisha under Amrit Bharat Station scheme

Bhubaneswar, Apr 10 (UNI) In a transformative move to modernize railway infrastructure across Central Odisha, Indian Railways has embarked on a comprehensive redevelopment of six key stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

#Railways to modernize six stations in central Odisha under Amrit Bharat Station scheme

Arunachal eyes boost in hydropower with push for small-scale projects

Itanagar, Apr 10 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has encouraged power developers operating in the State to explore smaller hydropower projects within their respective river basins to further enhance the state’s power generation capacity.

#Arunachal eyes boost in hydropower with push for small-scale projects

Telangana CM proposes preschool education in Govt schools
Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced plans to introduce a preschool system—comprising Nursery, LKG, and UKG—in government schools across Telangana.
#Telangana CM proposes preschool education in Govt schools

Ascott aims to double India portfolio to 12,000 units by 2028

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), on Thursday announced to double its portfolio in India to 12,000 units by 2028, up from about 5,500 units at the end of 2024.

#Ascott aims to double India portfolio to 12 #000 units by 2028

Injury forces change to Scotland''s WCWCQ 2025 plans
Lahore, Apr 10 (UNI) Scotland have brought in Kirsty McColl as a replacement for all-rounder Darcey Carter in the squad, approved by the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier.
#Injury forces change to Scotland''s WCWCQ 2025 plans

Injury forces change to Scotland''s WCWCQ 2025 plans
Lahore, Apr 10 (UNI) Scotland have brought in Kirsty McColl as a replacement for all-rounder Darcey Carter in the squad, approved by the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier.
#Injury forces change to Scotland''s WCWCQ 2025 plans

Hyd: Cyient Group and Deutsche Aircraft to collaborate on Advanced Cabin Management System

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) Cyient DLM, a key player in design-led manufacturing, on Thursday said it has expanded its strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft, a prominent German regional Aircraft manufacturer to undertake the design, development and manufacturing of the Cabin Management System (CMS) for the D328eco, a next-generation 40-seater regional turboprop, the company said in a release here.

#Hyd: Cyient Group and Deutsche Aircraft to collaborate on Advanced Cabin Management System

Conveyor belt extended to SLBC tunnel accident site; rescue and relief operations in full swing
Nagarkurnool (Telangana) Apr 10 (UNI) Special Officer for the SLBC Tunnel project, Shivshankar Loteti, stated that rescue operations are actively underway at the SLBC tunnel accident site located in Domala Penta village, Amrabad mandal, Achampet constituency, Nagarkurnool district.
#Conveyor belt extended to SLBC tunnel accident site; rescue and relief operations in full swing

India, Pakistan discuss LoC issues at Flag Meet in Poonch
Jammu, Apr 10 (UNI) India and Pakistan on Thursday discussed the issues related to the Line of Control in a Flag Meeting held at Chakkan-da-Bagh in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
#India #Pakistan discuss LoC issues at Flag Meet in Poonch

Pulwama: Girls fabricate kidnapping story to skip school- Police
Srinagar, Apr 10 (UNI) A suspected kidnapping involving two minor girls in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir turned out to be a hoax, as the girls had allegedly fabricated the story to skip school, police said.
#Pulwama: Girls fabricate kidnapping story to skip school- Police

Revanth Reddy inaugurates Young India Police School in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Young India Police School at the Greyhounds Campus in Manchirevula here on Thursday.
#Revanth Reddy inaugurates Young India Police School in Hyderabad

BNP to meet Bangladesh CA Mohd Yunus to discuss election roadmap

Dhaka, Apr 10 (UNI) Citing its fears over a possible delay in holding national elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to meet with the country’s Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus on April 16, to discuss the election roadmap.

#BNP to meet Bangladesh CA Mohd Yunus to discuss election roadmap

SCR to run 38 summer special trains to meet seasonal demand

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) In a proactive move to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming summer season, South Central Railway will run 38 Summer Special Trains connecting various destinations across its network.

#SCR to run 38 summer special trains to meet seasonal demand