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2.14 crore voters in 13 LS constituencies of Punjab : CEO

Chandigarh, May 7 (UNI) The process of filing nominations for the LS Elections 2024 has commenced in Punjab and will continue until May 14. Papers will not be submitted on May 11 and 12 due to the scheduled holidays. The scrutiny of papers is scheduled for May 15, and the The last date for the withdrawal of candidature is May 17. The polling on all 13 LS seats will be held in Punjab on June 1 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

#2.14 crore voters in 13 LS constituencies of Punjab : CEO

Around 42.63 pc votes polled in 11 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hrs
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 42.63 per cent of over 2.09 crore electorates in 11 parliamentary
constituencies of Maharashtra cast their votes in third phase Lok Sabha elections till 1500 hours on Tuesday amidst tight security.
#Around 42.63 pc votes polled in 11 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hrs

Uddhav Thackeray to address election rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 10
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 7 (UNI) Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray will address election rally here on May 10 for May 13 poll.
#Uddhav Thackeray to address election rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 10

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and 11 other MLC take oath
Patna,May 7 (UNI) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar along with eleven newly elected Members of the Bihar Legislative Council took oath as the members of the Upper house here on Tuesday.
#Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and 11 other MLC take oath

Uddhav Thackeray to address election rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 10

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 10 (UNI) Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) chief Uddhav
Thackeray will address election rally here on May 10 for May 13 poll.

#Uddhav Thackeray to address election rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 10

SKorea initiates decommission of country's 1st commercial nuclear reactor

Seoul, May 7 (UNI) South Korea has started the decontamination process ahead of decommissioning the country''s first commercial nuclear reactor, Kori-1, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Tuesday, citing the country''s Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP).

#SKorea initiates decommission of country's 1st commercial nuclear reactor

3 dead, 1 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Philippines

Manila, May 7 (UNI) Three people have been killed and one severely injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, police said Tuesday.

#3 dead # 1 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Philippines

Around 31.73 pc voting recorded till 1300 hours in Maha LS polls
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 31.73 per cent of 2.09 crore electorate exercised their franchise till 1300 hours on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha election to 11 seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 31.73 pc voting recorded till 1300 hours in Maha LS polls

UP: 38.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 1 pm
Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Approximately 38.12 per cent out of more than 1.89 crore votes were polled on the 10 seats in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh in the polling held till 1 pm on Tuesday.
#UP: 38.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 1 pm

Around 49.27 pc turnout till 1 PM in Bengal
Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) Bengal witnessed an estimated 49.27 per cent turnout in the first till 1 PM on Tuesday in the third phase election to four Lok Sabha seats.
#Around 49.27 pc turnout till 1 PM in Bengal

36.69 pc polling till 1 PM in Bihar
Patna, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 36.69 per cent of total 98,60,397 electorate exercised their franchise till 1 PM on Tuesday during the third phase Lok Sabha election to five seats in Bihar.
#36.69 pc polling till 1 PM in Bihar

Around 24.35 pc turnout till 11 am in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 24.35 per cent of 4.97 crore voter turnout was witnesses in Gujarat in the first four hours till 11 am on Tuesday in the single phase election for all 25 Lok Sabha seats.
#Around 24.35 pc turnout till 11 am in Gujarat

Around 18.17 pc voting recorded till 11 am in Maha LS polls
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 18.17 per cent of 2.09 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections to 11 seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 18.17 pc voting recorded till 11 am in Maha LS polls

24.41 percent polling till 11 am in Bihar
Patna, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 24.41 percent of total 98,60,397 electorate exercised their franchise amid tight security arrangements till 11 am during third phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar.
#24.41 percent polling till 11 am in Bihar

Around 32.82 pc turnout till 11 AM in Bengal
Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) Bengal witnessed an estimated 32.82 per cent turnout in the first four hours till 11 AM on Tuesday in the third phase election to four Lok Sabha seats.
#Around 32.82 pc turnout till 11 AM in Bengal

UP logs 26.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 11 am
Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Approximately 26.12 percent out of more than 1.89 crore votes were polled on the 10 seats in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh in the first two hours of polling till 11 am on Tuesday.
#UP logs 26.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 11 am

Around 14.22 pc voting in first two hours in MP
Bhopal, May 7 (UNI) Around 14.22 percent of 1,77,52,583 voters participated in the first two hours of voting on Tuesday in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections in nine Madhya Pradesh parliamentary seats.
#Around 14.22 pc voting in first two hours in MP

UP: Around 12.94 pc votes polled on 10 LS seats
Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Approximately 12.94 per cent out of more than 1.89 crore votes were polled on the 10 seats in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh in the first two hours of polling till 9 am on Tuesday.
#UP: Around 12.94 pc votes polled on 10 LS seats

Bengal records around 14.6 pc turnout till 9 AM
Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 14.6 per cent of over 7.3 million electorate exercised their franchise in the first two hours till 9 AM on Tuesday in the third phase election to four Lok Sabha seats of Bengal.
#Bengal records around 14.6 pc turnout till 9 AM

Maha logs 6.75 pc voting in 1st two hours across 11 LS seats
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An average 7 percent voter turnout was registered in the first two hours of polling across 11 Lok Sabha constituencies of Western Maharashtra, Konkan and Marathwada region on Tuesday when 2.09 crore voters will choose from 258 candidates.
#Maha logs 6.75 pc voting in 1st two hours across 11 LS seats

Maha LS polls: 264 candidates in fray for 13 seats in Fifth Phase

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) A total of 37 candidates withdrew their nominations for the fifth and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 13 Maharashtra state constituencies on Monday, marking the last day of withdrawals, an official said on Tuesday.

#Maha LS polls: 264 candidates in fray for 13 seats in Fifth Phase

Polling underway in 11 LS seats in Maharashtra
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Polling in the third phase for 11 Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra began Tuesday amid tight security to decide the electoral fate of 258 candidates, official sources said.
#Polling underway in 11 LS seats in Maharashtra

UP: Polling underway on 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls
Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Polling for 10 parliamentary constituencies spread over 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections began amid tight security arrangements on Tuesday, a senior poll officer said here.
#UP: Polling underway on 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls

Bus crashes in south Peru, kills 10
Lima, May 7 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed when a passenger bus veered off the road and overturned in the predawn hours of Monday in southern Peru''s Puno region, local media reported.
#Bus crashes in south Peru #kills 10

Departmental exams in Haryana from June 19

Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) IAS and HCS officers desirous of appearing in the departmental examinations to be held in Haryana in June will have to send their requests to the Personnel Department before the last date of May 30, according to a government order.

#Departmental exams in Haryana from June 19

Telangana: Rapido offers free rides on May 13 Lok Sabha elections

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) In a resolute commitment to fortify the nation''s democratic fabric, Rapido, India''s foremost commuter app, assumed a pivotal role in national duty with the launch of the "SawaariBadhyata" initiative here on Monday.

#Telangana: Rapido offers free rides on May 13 Lok Sabha elections

Over 1000 people affected as storm hits Meghalaya

Shillong, May 6 (UNI) Over 1000 people have been affected and 483 houses damaged after heavy rainfall accompanied by cyclonic storm and hailstorm hit several parts of Meghalaya since Sunday, an official said on Monday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region for another 48 hours.

#Over 1000 people affected as storm hits Meghalaya

Polling for 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls in UP tomorrow
Lucknow, May 6 (UNI) Voting for the 10 parliamentary constituencies spread over 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh will be held in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh, amidst tight security arrangements on Tuesday, a senior poll officer said here on Monday.
#Polling for 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls in UP tomorrow

Around 1,400 homes damaged by pre-monsoon thunderstorm, hailstorm in Mizoram

Aizawl, May 6 (UNI) Around 1,400 homes have been destroyed or damaged by pre-monsoon thunderstorm, accompanied by hailstorm and gusty winds, in remote parts of the state since April one, officials in state disaster management and rehabilitation department said on Monday.

#Around 1 #400 homes damaged by pre-monsoon thunderstorm # hailstorm in Mizoram

Hyderabad: Over 14,000 security personnel to be deployed for May 13 Lok Sabha elections

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) Over 14,000 police personnel including Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the city on May 13.

#Hyderabad: Over 14 #000 security personnel to be deployed for May 13 Lok Sabha elections

Vishwa Hindu Parishad starts campaign for 100 per cent voting target

Hamirpur, May 6 (UNI) Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Himachal Pradesh has started campaign for voting in national interest and achieving 100 per cent voting target as part of its active participation and responsibility in great festival of democracy, elections.

#Vishwa Hindu Parishad starts campaign for 100 per cent voting target

Sensex improves 17 pts

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday ended positive at 73895.54, rising 17 pts on the strength of Realty, IT and Health Care stocks.

#Sensex improves 17 pts

Bukhari becomes first mainstream leader to visit historic Jamia mosque in old city since 1990s
Srinagar, May 6 (UNI) Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Monday became the first top mainstream politician in the last three decades who went inside the historic Jamia Mosque in old Srinagar.
#Bukhari becomes first mainstream leader to visit historic Jamia mosque in old city since 1990s

Bangladesh heatwave kills 15 in fortnight

Dhaka, May 6 (UNI) Fifteen people have lost their lives from severe heat-related incidents in parts of Bangladesh over the past two weeks, the government confirmed Monday.

#Bangladesh heatwave kills 15 in fortnight

Lok Sabha election phase three: 93 seats in 12 states to go to polls tomorrow
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The stage is set for the third phase of Lok Sabha election on Tuesday as 93 Parliamentary constituencies in 12 states and union territories will go to the polls.
#Lok Sabha election phase three: 93 seats in 12 states to go to polls tomorrow

Trailer of Manoj Bajpayee''s 100th film ''Bhaiya Ji'' unveiled
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) One of Bollywood''s most talented actor Manoj Bajpayee''s 100th film, "Bhaiya Ji", with its intense narrative of vengeance will soon hit the screens. Its trailer offering tantalising glimpse into Bajpayee''s character was recently released.
#Trailer of Manoj Bajpayee''''''''s 100th film ''''''''Bhaiya Ji'''''''' unveiled

Hailstorm hits Manipur, 1 dies

Imphal, May 6 (UNI) A man died and about a dozen people injured as hailstorms, lightning, and rain hit Manipur nonstop since Sunday.

#Hailstorm hits Manipur # 1 dies

About 15000 aspirants appear in NEET in Kashmir

Srinagar, May 5 (UNI) As many as 15000 aspirants appeared in the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination at 31 exam centres across the Kashmir valley on Sunday.

#About 15000 aspirants appear in NEET in Kashmir

Campaigning for 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls ends

Lucknow, May 5 (UNI) The high pitched campaigning for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 10 parliamentary constituencies spread over 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh ended on Sunday.

#Campaigning for 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls ends

Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9
Dharamsala, May 5 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter at the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dharamsala on Sunday, Punjab Kings showcased a formidable bowling performance, led by Rahul Chahar''s spin mastery and Harshal Patel''s clever variations, to limit Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 167 for nine.
#Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9

Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9
Dharamsala, May 5 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter at the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dharamsala on Sunday, Punjab Kings showcased a formidable bowling performance, led by Rahul Chahar''s spin mastery and Harshal Patel''s clever variations, to limit Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 167 for nine.
#Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9

Campaigning in 11 seats of Western Maha, Marathwada & Kokan to end today evening

Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) Campaigning for Lok Sabha elections going to end in 11 constituencies of Western Maharastra, Marathawaaada, and Kokan regions of Maharashtra state on Sunday evening.

#Campaigning in 11 seats of Western Maha # Marathwada & Kokan to end today evening

Hyd: Police raid Pub in Banjara Hills, detain 160 for violating regulations

Hyderabad, May 5 (UNI) The city police detained 160 individuals after conducting a raid on After Nine Pub, located in Banjara Hills.

#Hyd: Police raid Pub in Banjara Hills # detain 160 for violating regulations

Dry weather till May 11 in Kashmir: MeT
Srinagar, May 5 (UNI) Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Sunday predicted the weather is likely to remain dry till May 11 and temperatures will rise and stay slightly above normal in the coming days in the Kashmir valley.
#Dry weather till May 11 in Kashmir: MeT

Western Australia police shot dead 16-year-old boy after one man stabbed
Sydney, May 5 (UNI) Western Australian (WA) Police Force announced on Sunday that a 16-year-old boy who stabbed another man with a kitchen knife in Perth was shot dead by police on Saturday night.
#Western Australia police shot dead 16-year-old boy after one man stabbed

Death toll rises to 14 in bombing on IDP camps in eastern DRC
Kinshasa, May 5 (UNI) At least 14 people were killed and 35 others injured, mainly women and children, after rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) dropped "around 10" bombs on Friday on three sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a local official said on Saturday.
#Death toll rises to 14 in bombing on IDP camps in eastern DRC

2 killed, 15 injured in heavy weapon attack in Myanmar

Yangon, May 4 (UNI) Two people were killed and 15 others injured in a heavy weapons attack in western Myanmar''s Rakhine State on Saturday, the State Administration Council''s Information Team reported.

#2 killed # 15 injured in heavy weapon attack in Myanmar

In J&K's Baramulla LS seat 23 nomination papers accepted by RO, 15 rejected after scrutiny

Srinagar, May 4 (UNI) A total of 23 candidates are in the fray from Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir after the scrutiny of nomination papers.

#In J&K's Baramulla LS seat 23 nomination papers accepted by RO # 15 rejected after scrutiny

Gujarat Titans bowled out for 147 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru, May 4 (UNI) In the heart of Bengaluru''s cricketing fervor, the clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) unfolded as a narrative steeped in resilience and tactical acumen. Set against the backof the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, the 52nd IPL fixture on Saturday witnessed a gripping first innings marked by the pursuit of supremacy on a challenging pitch.
#Gujarat Titans bowled out for 147 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Gujarat Titans bowled out for 147 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru, May 4 (UNI) In the heart of Bengaluru''s cricketing fervor, the clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) unfolded as a narrative steeped in resilience and tactical acumen. Set against the backof the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, the 52nd IPL fixture on Saturday witnessed a gripping first innings marked by the pursuit of supremacy on a challenging pitch.
#Gujarat Titans bowled out for 147 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

AP: Over 18,000 employees to cast their votes through postal ballot in Kakinada district

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), May 4 (UNI) Kakinada District Collector and Returning Officer J Nivas on Saturday said that a total of 18,715 employees, who will be on poll duty in the district would be exercising their franchise through the postal ballot system.

#AP: Over 18 #000 employees to cast their votes through postal ballot in Kakinada district

World''s Oldest Woman aged 121 dies in Kerala
Malappuram (Kerala), May 4 (UNI) The World''s Oldest Woman Kunjeerumma died at the age of 121 due to old age illness at her residence in Pookattiri near Valanchery on Saturday.
#World''s Oldest Woman aged 121 dies in Kerala

TN: Cops seize 11.88 lakh painkiller capsules meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka

Ramanathapuram, May 4 (UNI) Police seized 11.88 lakh painkiller capsules from a private goods vehicle meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka via sea route near the Periapattinam seashore in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu on Friday midnight.

#TN: Cops seize 11.88 lakh painkiller capsules meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka

IRGC's ship holds long-distance mission for 1st time, enters southern hemisphere

Tehran, May 4 (UNI) The navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has for the first time carried out a long-distance mission with its Shahid Mahdavi ocean liner, crossing Earth''s equator and entering the southern hemisphere, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Saturday.

#IRGC's ship holds long-distance mission for 1st time # enters southern hemisphere

Kotak Mahindra Bank profit surges 17 pc to Rs 5,337 crore, board approves dividend

New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported 16.88% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,337.20 crore for the January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#Kotak Mahindra Bank profit surges 17 pc to Rs 5 #337 crore # board approves dividend

At least 12 killed, 30 injured in bombing on IDP camps in eastern DRC

Kinshasa, May 4 (UNI) At least 12 people have been killed and another 30 or more injured, mainly women and children, after three sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) were bombarded in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) early on Friday, the United Nations said.

#At least 12 killed # 30 injured in bombing on IDP camps in eastern DRC

Amritsar police bust International drug cartel, 2 held with 3kg heroin and 1kg Ice
Amritsar, May 4 (UNI) In a major breakthrough against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Amritsar Rural police on Saturday busted an International drug cartel and arrested 2 drug smugglers with 3 kg Heroin and 1kg Ice (Methametaphine).
#Amritsar police bust International drug cartel #2 held with 3kg heroin and 1kg Ice

Death toll from Indonesia''s flooding, landslides rises to 15
Jakarta, May 4 (UNI) At least 15 people were killed after flooding and landslides struck Indonesia''s South Sulawesi province, an official from the country''s disaster agency said on Saturday.
#Death toll from Indonesia''''s flooding #landslides rises to 15

Traffic accident kills 2, injures 13 in Afghanistan

Jalalabad , Afghanistan, May 4 (UNI) Two people were killed and 13 others injured in a road accident in east Afghanistan''s Nangarhar province, local police said Saturday.

#Traffic accident kills 2 # injures 13 in Afghanistan

Rs 1,576 cr revenue secured in FY 2023-24: Palakkad DRM

Palakkad, May 3 (UNI) The Palakkad Divisional Railway manager (DRM), Arun Kumar Chaturvedi, has said the division secured Rs 1,576.17 crore in revenue in the financial year 2023-24, from various sectors.

#Rs 1 #576 cr revenue secured in FY 2023-24: Palakkad DRM

LS Election: Mann's mega road show in Patiala, said 'Punjab Banega Hero, Es Baar 13-0'

Patiala, May 3 (UNI) Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday, reached Patiala and took out a mega road show in Tripuri to campaign for the AAP candidate Dr Balbir Singh. Mr Mann, among the loud cheers from the people, said ''Punjab Banega Hero, Es Baar 13-0''.

#LS Election: Mann's mega road show in Patiala # said 'Punjab Banega Hero # Es Baar 13-0'

LS Election: Will make up for BJP’s 10 lost yrs, Tewari assures Chandigarh

Chandigarh, May 3 (UNI) Manish Tewari, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
(INDIA) candidate from Chandigarh today assured the people of the city that he will make up
for the loss of Ten precious years under the BJP rule.

#LS Election: Will make up for BJP’s 10 lost yrs # Tewari assures Chandigarh

Punjab police seize 4kg Ice Drug, 1kg Heroin from Amritsar

Amritsar, May 3 (UNI) In an intelligence-led operation against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has arrested One person after recovering 4kg ICE drug (Crystal Methamphetamine) and 1kg Heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

#Punjab police seize 4kg Ice Drug # 1kg Heroin from Amritsar

India to replace military personnel at last aviation platform in Maldives by May 10
New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) India will replace its military personnel at the last of the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10, the two sides agreed during the Fourth Meeting of the India-Maldives High-level Core Group held in New Delhi today.
#India to replace military personnel at last aviation platform in Maldives by May 10

Venkatesh Iyer''s brilliance lifts KKR to set 170 runs target for MI
Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) witnessed a stellar display of batting prowess from Venkatesh Iyer in their faceoff against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium.
#Venkatesh Iyer''s brilliance lifts KKR to set 170 runs target for MI

Venkatesh Iyer''s brilliance lifts KKR to set 170 runs target for MI
Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) witnessed a stellar display of batting prowess from Venkatesh Iyer in their faceoff against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium.
#Venkatesh Iyer''s brilliance lifts KKR to set 170 runs target for MI

Second randomization of EVM-VVPAT at Vidhansabha level on May 19: DC

Dharamshala, May 3 ( UNI) District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Kangra Hemraj Bairwa said on Friday that the second randomization of EVMs and VVPATs to be used during the Lok Sabha elections-2024 will be held on May 19 in the presence of representatives of political parties.

#Second randomization of EVM-VVPAT at Vidhansabha level on May 19: DC

RXIL TReDS surpasses Rs 1 lakh cr in invoice financing for MSMEs

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Receivables Exchange of India Limited (RXIL) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) has achieved a significant milestone, facilitating financing of over 50 lac invoices worth Rs one lakh crore since its inception, providing accessible working capital financing solutions to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India which play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and facilitating the nation''s journey towards achieving a Rs five trillion economy.

#RXIL TReDS surpasses Rs 1 lakh cr in invoice financing for MSMEs

Campaigning in 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maha picks up

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Campaigning for 258 candidates in 11 parliamentary constituencies of Maharashtra that will go to polls in third phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to be held on May seven is heated up.

#Campaigning in 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maha picks up

Profit booking pulls market down nearly 1%
Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) The stock market on Friday fell nearly one percent as the BSE sensex closed at 73878.15 points down by 732.96 points from previous close even as there were no negative surprises in the Q4 earnings of some of major companies.
#Profit booking pulls market down nearly 1%

Raymond Q4 profit jumps 18 pc to Rs 230 cr, revenue up 21 pc

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) Raymond Ltd on Friday reported 17% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 229.79 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.

#Raymond Q4 profit jumps 18 pc to Rs 230 cr # revenue up 21 pc

Kyiv loses over 111,000 troops in 2024

Kyiv, May 3 (UNI) Ukraine has already lost more than 111,000 troops and 21,000 units of weapons and military equipment in 2024, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.

#Kyiv loses over 111 #000 troops in 2024

PM Modi claims Cong cannot make 50 and TMC 15 in 2024 General election
Krishnanagar (WB) May 3 (UNI) Asserting that the BJP-led NDA is poised to cover not only 370 seats but looking forward to cross 400 mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday claimed that the Congress cannot make 50 and Trinamool Congress 15 in 2024 General election.
#PM Modi claims Cong cannot make 50 and TMC 15 in 2024 General election

UPSIDA's revenue surpasses Rs 1,300 crore

Lucknow, May 3 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has achieved a remarkable feat, recording an operating revenue of Rs 1,359 crore in the financial year 2023-24.

#UPSIDA's revenue surpasses Rs 1 #300 crore

Amritsar police arrest one, seize 4kg Ice, 1kg Heroin
Amritsar, May 3 (UNI) In an intelligence led operation against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Amritsar Circle Inspector has apprehended one person and seized 4 kg Ice (Methamphetamine) and 1kg Heroin from him.
#Amritsar police arrest one #seize 4kg Ice #1kg Heroin

BSF recovers 20 Pakistani drones, arms, narcotics in last 15 days
Chandigarh, May 3 (UNI) BSF troops have successfully recovered 20 Pakistani drones, 15.340kg of heroin, 3 pistols, and seized 42 rounds in the past 15 days.
#BSF recovers 20 Pakistani drones #arms #narcotics in last 15 days

National Lok Adalat to be held on May 11 in Kaithal

Kaithal, May 2 (UNI) District Legal Services Authority secretary and Chief Judicial Magistrate Ritu said that National Lok Adalat will be organised in the judicial complex here on May 11.

#National Lok Adalat to be held on May 11 in Kaithal

Drug worth Rs 1.32 crore seized in Churachandpur

Imphal, May 2 (UNI) Assam Rifles have arrested a person at Songddoi, in Churachandpur District and seized 660 grams of Brown Sugar worth about Rs 1.32 crore from his possession
Assam Rifles sources said Nangzading , the accused was arrested on Wednesday.

#Drug worth Rs 1.32 crore seized in Churachandpur

UK conservatives down to 18% of votes should elections be held Today

London, May 2 (UNI) Only 18% of Brits would vote for the Conservative Party if the elections were held today, while 44% would vote for the Labour Party, which are the lowest results for both parties since the 2019 general election, a voting intention poll by YouGov/Times showed on Thursday.

#UK conservatives down to 18% of votes should elections be held Today

Haryana RTS Commission imposes Rs 10,000 penalty on PNB Agriculture Manager

Chandigarh, May 2 (UNI) The Haryana Right to Service (RTS) Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs 10,000 on the Agriculture Manager of Punjab National Bank''s Behal branch in Bhiwani district for not providing the loan within the stipulated time frame to the applicant.

#Haryana RTS Commission imposes Rs 10 #000 penalty on PNB Agriculture Manager

ECI appoints 15 Expenditure Observers for Punjab LS Constituencies : CEO
Chandigarh, May 2 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday appointed 15 Expenditure Observers for the Lok Sabha Constituencies in Punjab which will go to the polls on June 1.
#ECI appoints 15 Expenditure Observers for Punjab LS Constituencies : CEO

Sensex up 128.33 pts
Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday rose 128.33 pts to close at 74611.11 as buying was seen in Utilities, Power, Auto and BSE services stocks.
#Sensex up 128.33 pts

CII’s IGBC Green Property Show in Hyderabad from May 17

Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) is all set to host its second edition of IGBC Green Property Show at HITEX Exhibition Centre, here from May 17 to 19.

#CII’s IGBC Green Property Show in Hyderabad from May 17

Telangana: COWE to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers across India

Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE) is planning to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers for Construction Workers’ Children, across India.

#Telangana: COWE to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers across India

COWE plans to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers across India

Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE) is planning to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers for Construction Workers’ Children, across India.

#COWE plans to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers across India

1 killed, at least 10 houses damaged as strong winds batter western Myanmar

Yangon, May 2 (UNI) One fatality and damage to at least 10 houses caused by strong winds were reported in western Myanmar''s Sagaing Region, an official from the Monywa Rescue Organization said Thursday.

#1 killed # at least 10 houses damaged as strong winds batter western Myanmar

5.9-magnitude quake hits 101 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -- USGS

Hong Kong, May 2 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 101 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at 2345 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.9-magnitude quake hits 101 km ESE of Kimbe # Papua New Guinea -- USGS

Cong rebel Sudhir Sharma files Rs 1.05 crore damage suit against Himachal CM

Shimla, May 1 (UNI) Sudhir Sharma, a Congress rebel and BJP candidate contesting the Assembly by-poll from Dharmshala, has filed a Rs 1.05 crore defamation suit in the Himachal Pradesh High Court against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

#Cong rebel Sudhir Sharma files Rs 1.05 crore damage suit against Himachal CM

Entries invited for 16th IDSFFK

TThiruvananthapuram, May 1 (UNI) The entries to the 16th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) can be submitted online through the website www.idsffk.in till 6 May 2024.

#Entries invited for 16th IDSFFK

PBKS Spinners choke, CSK scores 162 for 7, Ruturaj plays lone furrow
Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Punjab Kings spinners restricted home favourites Chennai Super Kings(CSK) to 162 for 7 in their 20 overs in a crucial IPL clash, with Ruturaj Gaikwad playing a lone furrow
with a fine half century, at the Chepauk Stadium here on Wednesday night.
#PBKS Spinners choke #CSK scores 162 for 7 #Ruturaj plays lone furrow

PBKS Spinners choke, CSK scores 162 for 7, Ruturaj plays lone furrow
Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Punjab Kings spinners restricted home favourites Chennai Super Kings(CSK) to 162 for 7 in their 20 overs in a crucial IPL clash, with Ruturaj Gaikwad playing a lone furrow
with a fine half century, at the Chepauk Stadium here on Wednesday night.
#PBKS Spinners choke #CSK scores 162 for 7 #Ruturaj plays lone furrow

Israel''s Likud Party among 18 political parties invited to experience Indian elections
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Representatives of 18 Political Parties from 10 countries, including Australia, Israel, Bangladesh and Russia, are in India on the invitation of the Bharatiya Janata Party to get a first-hand experience and insights into BJP’s election campaign.
#Israel''s Likud Party among 18 political parties invited to experience Indian elections

TN in grip of heat wave, Vellore, Karur sizzles at 111 Deg F
Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Several districts of Tamil Nadu were in the grip of intense
heat wave conditions due to significant rise in temperature, as Vellore and Karur
Paramathi sizzled at 111 Deg F each on Wednesday.
#TN in grip of heat wave #Vellore #Karur sizzles at 111 Deg F

Maruti Suzuki total sales rise 5 pc to 1.68 lakh units in April

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The country''s largest carmaker on Wednesday reported 4.70% year-on-year increase in total sales at 1,68,089 units for the month of April 2024.

#Maruti Suzuki total sales rise 5 pc to 1.68 lakh units in April

Ambuja Cement net up 100 pc in Q4; Company recommends dividend of Rs 2 per share

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Ambuja Cement, part of Adani Group, on Wednesday announced doubling of net profit at Rs 1526 crore during Q4 (January-March) period of 2023-24 compared to Rs 763 crore in the same period in 2022-23.

#Ambuja Cement net up 100 pc in Q4; Company recommends dividend of Rs 2 per share

Telangana LS poll: 525 candidates contesting for 17 seats : CEO
Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj announced that a total of 525 candidates will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated for May 13.
#Telangana LS poll: 525 candidates contesting for 17 seats : CEO

Columbia University requests police presence on campus until May 17
New York, April 30 (UNI) Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Tuesday requested the presence of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers through at least May 17, two days after the university''s commencement.
#Columbia University requests police presence on campus until May 17

Police booked 145 drug peddlers, recovered drugs worth Rs 1.88 cr in J&K’s Baramulla
Srinagar, May 1 (UNI) Police have arrested 145 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances worth Rs 1.88 crore from them during this year in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
#Police booked 145 drug peddlers #recovered drugs worth Rs 1.88 cr in J&K’s Baramulla

BJP got Rs 1,400 cr donation from gambling companies through electoral bonds, alleges Congress leader

Satara, Apr 30 (UNI) Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior Congress leader, Prithviraj Chavan, on Tuesday made a startling allegation that Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has got Rs 1,400 crore as donation from gambling companies through electoral bonds.

#BJP got Rs 1 #400 cr donation from gambling companies through electoral bonds # alleges Congress leader

TN: Court awards 10 years RI to woman professor in College girls trafficking case

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), April 30 (UNI) A Fast Track Mahila Court in Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district on Tuesday awarded 10 years’ Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to the suspended assistant woman Professor of a private college S.Nirmala Devi for luring college girl students to take academic and financial assistance from the top officials of Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) in exchange for sexual favours.

#TN: Court awards 10 years RI to woman professor in College girls trafficking case

PM Modi failed to fulfill promises in last 10 years : Tejaswi

Madhubani, April 30 (UNI) Leader of the opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had miserably failed in fulfilling his promises made to people of the country in the last ten years.

#PM Modi failed to fulfill promises in last 10 years : Tejaswi

HC grants bail to jeweller accused of duping 1,507 investors of Rs 70.55 Cr

Mumbai, Apr 30 (UNI) The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted bail to a city-based jeweller accused of duping 1,507 investors to tune of Rs 70.55 crore.

#HC grants bail to jeweller accused of duping 1 #507 investors of Rs 70.55 Cr

Stocks market tumbles during last hour of trading; Sensex falls over 188 points

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) The stock market on Tuesday witnessed heavy profit booking during the last hour of the trading as the 30-stock Sensex ended 188.5 points down to close at 74482.78, erasing all gains during the intra-day.

#Stocks market tumbles during last hour of trading; Sensex falls over 188 points

Israeli envoy says 19 UNRWA staff participated in Oct 7 attack

Jerusalem, April 30 (UNI) At least 19 employees at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) took active part in the October 7 attack on Israel by Palestinian movement Hamas, Israeli Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Adi Farjon Israel said on Tuesday.

#Israeli envoy says 19 UNRWA staff participated in Oct 7 attack

REC net up 34 pc in Q4; Full year dividend at Rs 16 per share

New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI): State owned non-banking finance company REC limited, under Ministry of Power, on Tuesday reported 34 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 4,016 crore during the Q4 (January-March) of 2023-24 compared to Rs 3,001 crore in the same period of 2022-23.

#REC net up 34 pc in Q4; Full year dividend at Rs 16 per share

Sensex falls 188.50 pts

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday slipped 188.50 pts to settle at 74482.78 on profit booking by local operators.

#Sensex falls 188.50 pts

Spandana’s Q4FY24 net profit rises 22 pc to Rs 129 cr

Hyderabad, April 30 (UNI) Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited (“Spandana”), a rural-focused non-banking financial company and a microfinance lender, posted a 22 percent increase in net profit to Rs 129 crore for the quarter that ended March 31, 2024, as against Rs 106 crore in the corresponding quarter in the previous year.

#Spandana’s Q4FY24 net profit rises 22 pc to Rs 129 cr

500 historical relics repaired in Afghanistan in 12 months

Kabul, April 30 (UNI) A total of 500 historical relics have been repaired in the Persian calendar year 1402 (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024), local media reported on Monday.

#500 historical relics repaired in Afghanistan in 12 months

Telangana Govt releases 10th class annual exam results

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (UNI) The Telangana Government has announced the results of the 10th class annual examinations.

#Telangana Govt releases 10th class annual exam results

Over 100 arrested at UT-Austin amid pro-Palestinian protest

Houston, April 30 (UNI) More than 100 people were arrested as police and pro-Palestinian protesters clashed on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) on Monday afternoon, local media reported, citing Travis County officials.

#Over 100 arrested at UT-Austin amid pro-Palestinian protest

Altogether 298 candidates in fray for LS polls in 11 constituencies of state

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) A total of 71 candidates withdrew their nominations on Monday, the last day of withdrawal of nominations for the fourth phase Lok Sabha elections to be held on May 13 in 11 constituencies in Maharashtra state.

#Altogether 298 candidates in fray for LS polls in 11 constituencies of state

Sensex up over 100 points
Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday gained 111.51 points at 74,782.79 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board.
#Sensex up over 100 points

3 dead, 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Manila

Manila, April 30 (UNI) A speeding bus crashed into several vehicles along a busy highway in the Philippine capital on Monday night, killing three and injuring 17 others, police said on Tuesday.

#3 dead # 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Manila

J&K: Admin relocate affected people as 12 houses suffer damage in Kishtwar

Jammu, April 29 (UNI) The District Administration Kishtwar on Monday put the disaster response machinery on high alert amid heavy rains being experienced in the region over the last four days.

#J&K: Admin relocate affected people as 12 houses suffer damage in Kishtwar

J&K: Amid rains, and flash floods, admin relocate affected people as 12 houses suffer damage in Kishtwar

Jammu, Apr 29 (UNI) The District Administration Kishtwar on Monday put the disaster response machinery on high alert amid heavy rains being experienced in the region for the last four days.

#J&K: Amid rains # and flash floods # admin relocate affected people as 12 houses suffer damage in Kishtwar

Hyd: Resident foils cyber fraud, saves over Rs 1 cr with swift action

Hyderabad, April 29 (UNI) Hyderabad resident foiled cyber fraud and saved over Rs one crore with swift action.

#Hyd: Resident foils cyber fraud # saves over Rs 1 cr with swift action

KKR bowlers shine in impressive display as DC end innings at 153/9
Kolkata, April 29 (UNI) In the 47th IPL encounter, the Kolkata Knight Riders showcased their bowling prowess, leading to wrapping up Delhi Capitals for a paltry 153/9 at the iconic Eden Gardens here on Monday.
#KKR bowlers shine in impressive display as DC end innings at 153/9

KKR bowlers shine in impressive display as DC end innings at 153/9
Kolkata, April 29 (UNI) In the 47th IPL encounter, the Kolkata Knight Riders showcased their bowling prowess, leading to wrapping up Delhi Capitals for a paltry 153/9 at the iconic Eden Gardens here on Monday.
#KKR bowlers shine in impressive display as DC end innings at 153/9

AI to boost global economy significantly in 10 years: Expert

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (UNI) The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the global economy will be USD 7 trillion to USD 15 trillion over a period of ten years, with Japan and the US calling the shots, according to Sree Sreenivasan, CEO and Co-founder, Digimentors.
Sreenivasan was speaking at a session on ‘AI: Beyond the Hype and Backlash,’ organised by Technopark-based global IT solutions provider Reflections Info Systems at Technopark here on Monday.

#AI to boost global economy significantly in 10 years: Expert

Turkish intelligence "neutralizes" 15 PKK members in N Iraq

Ankara, April 29 (UNI) Turkish intelligence has killed 15 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers'' Party (PKK) in the past week in cross-border operations in northern Iraq, Turkey''s semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Monday.

#Turkish intelligence "neutralizes" 15 PKK members in N Iraq

Around 130 houses damaged by hailstorms in Mizoram

Aizawl, Apr 29 (UNI) Around 130 houses were damaged by thunderstorms, accompanied by hailstorms and gusty wind in Saitual and Aizawl on Sunday night.

#Around 130 houses damaged by hailstorms in Mizoram

Coromandel begins project work for Rs 1,000 cr Phosphoric, Sulphuric Acid plants in AP

Chennai, Apr 29 (UNI) Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading agri solutions provider,
has commenced the project activity to set up its Phosphoric Acid-Sulphuric Acid complex facility
at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.

#Coromandel begins project work for Rs 1 #000 cr Phosphoric # Sulphuric Acid plants in AP

UGC postpones NET to June 18
New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) University Grants Commission (UGC) has postponed the National Eligibility Test as the date clashes with the Civil Services preliminary examination.
#UGC postpones NET to June 18

Two youths killed, 1 injured as bus hits bike

Barabanki (UP), April 29 (UNI) Two youths were killed and one more was injured when a motorcycle was hit by a roadway bus in the Kursi area of Barabanki district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police sources said.

#Two youths killed # 1 injured as bus hits bike

ICG, Gujarat ATS seize fishing boat with 173 kg drugs; two persons held
New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) In a coordinated effort, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) seized an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea carrying 173 kg of narcotics and arrested two perpetrators on board.
#ICG #Gujarat ATS seize fishing boat with 173 kg drugs; two persons held

Rupee down 12 paise against USD
Mumbai, April 29 (UNI) The rupee on Monday slipped 12 paise to close at 83.47 against the USD on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.
#Rupee down 12 paise against USD

Russian strikes kill 14 foreign fighters in Mykolaiv - Source

Donetsk, April 29 (UNI) Strike launched by Russia on Sunday at hotels in Mykolaiv (Nikolaev), known for housing foreign fighters hired by Ukraine, left 14 mercenaries dead and another eight injured, a source on the ground told Sputnik.

#Russian strikes kill 14 foreign fighters in Mykolaiv - Source

Turkish security forces detain 147 PKK suspects

Ankara, April 29 (UNI) Turkish police and gendarmerie teams detained 147 suspected members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers'' Party (PKK), the country''s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Sunday.

#Turkish security forces detain 147 PKK suspects

Alcaraz into last 16 at Madrid Open
Madrid, April 28 (UNI) Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz breezed into the last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open with a straightforward 6-3, 6-3 victory over Brazil''s Thiago Seyboth Wild in a match that lasted just 75 minutes on a chilly Sunday afternoon.
#Alcaraz into last 16 at Madrid Open

Alcaraz into last 16 at Madrid Open
Madrid, April 29 (UNI) Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz breezed into the last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open with a straightforward 6-3, 6-3 victory over Brazil''s Thiago Seyboth Wild in a match that lasted just 75 minutes on a chilly Sunday afternoon.
#Alcaraz into last 16 at Madrid Open

LS Poll-related seizure in Telangana crosses Rs 104 Cr in 13-days

Hyderabad, April 28 (UNI) The Telangana police, during its enforcement drive to implement the Model Code of Conduct for Lok Sabha elections, seized Rs. 104.18 crores worth of cash, liquor, precious metals, narcotics, drugs, and freebies from April 16, 2024, in the state.

#LS Poll-related seizure in Telangana crosses Rs 104 Cr in 13-days

At least 14 killed in bus crash in central Mexico
Mexico City, April 28 (UNI) At least 14 people were killed and 31 others injured when a bus overturned in Malinalco, the central Mexico state, local Mexican security secretariat said on Sunday.
#At least 14 killed in bus crash in central Mexico

Rs 13.96 crore. worth cash, gold, and liquor seized: DC

Eluru, AP, Apr 28 (UNI) The police and election officials have so far seized cash, gold, and liquor worth Rs 13.96 crore in Eluru district in Andhra Pradesh.

#Rs 13.96 crore. worth cash # gold # and liquor seized: DC

Kenyan athletes triumph at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024
Bengaluru, April 28 (UNI) The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru here on Sunday witnessed a display of exceptional athleticism as Kenyan runners, Peter Mwaniki and Lilian Kasait, claimed victory in the men''s and women''s categories respectively.
#Kenyan athletes triumph at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024

Kenyan athletes triumph at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024
Bengaluru, April 28 (UNI) The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru here on Sunday witnessed a display of exceptional athleticism as Kenyan runners, Peter Mwaniki and Lilian Kasait, claimed victory in the men''s and women''s categories respectively.
#Kenyan athletes triumph at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024

2 Bihar cops on poll duty killed, 12 injured

Patna, April 28 (UNI) At least two police personnel were killed on the spot and over 12 others injured in Bihar''s Gopalganj on Sunday while they were on their way to report for duty in Supaul for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

#2 Bihar cops on poll duty killed # 12 injured

Hamas release 1st proof of life of 2 more hostages from Gaza
Gaza, April 28 (UNI) Hamas has issued a video purportedly showing the "first proof of life" of two more hostages being held in Gaza, news reports said Sunday.
#Hamas release 1st proof of life of 2 more hostages from Gaza

Russia creates 1st space surveillance system over arctic - Roscosmos

Moscow, April 28 (UNI) Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said that a state commission had accepted the Arktika-M satellite No. 2 into operation, making Russia the first in the world to create a space system for monitoring the Arctic region.

#Russia creates 1st space surveillance system over arctic - Roscosmos

IDFC First Bank Q4 net profit plunges 10 pc to Rs 724 crore
New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) IDFC FIRST Bank on Saturday reported 9.83% year-on-year decline in net profit for January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.
#IDFC First Bank Q4 net profit plunges 10 pc to Rs 724 crore

ICICI Bank profit in Q4 jumps 17 pc to Rs 10,707 crore

New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) Private lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported 17.38% year-on-year jump in standalone net profit at Rs 10,707.53 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#ICICI Bank profit in Q4 jumps 17 pc to Rs 10 #707 crore

Russian air defence downs Ukraine's 1,659 drones, 2 fighter jets in past week

Moscow, April 27 (UNI) Russian air defence systems have shot down one MiG-29 fighter jet, one Su-25 fighter jet, 1,659 drones, 35 shells of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of various types, 18 Hammer air bombs, and other targets over the past week, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday.

#Russian air defence downs Ukraine's 1 #659 drones # 2 fighter jets in past week

Monarchy continued in J&K even after Maharaja’s era ended in 1947: Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar, April 27 (UNI) Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said that the regional parties and their leaders established their own form of monarchy in Jammu and Kashmir after the end of Maharaja’s rule in 1947.
#Monarchy continued in J&K even after Maharaja’s era ended in 1947: Altaf Bukhari

2 killed, 1 injured as tractor-trolley hits bike in UP
Etawah (UP), April 27 (UNI) Two members of a family were killed and one more was injured when a motorcycle was hit by a tractor-trolley in Jaswant Nagar area of Etawah district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, a senior police officer said here.
#2 killed #1 injured as tractor-trolley hits bike in UP

62 boxes of country liquor seized in Kangra, 1 arrested

Kangra, Apr 26 (UNI) In a joint operation, the Kangra police and Himachal Pradesh Excise department seized 62 boxes of country liquor at Gurkhari, in the outskirts of Kangra town on Friday.

#62 boxes of country liquor seized in Kangra # 1 arrested

Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 64.07 percent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in 13 parliamentary constituencies in the second and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.

#Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

Aproximately 68.38% voter turnout recorded by 11 pm in Karnataka''s first phase of polling

Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) In the inaugural phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, a notable surge in voter turnout characterised the electoral landscape across 14 constituencies on Friday.

#Aproximately 68.38% voter turnout recorded by 11 pm in Karnataka''s first phase of polling

Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters
Agartala, April 26 (UNI) East Tripura Parliamentary constituency on Friday recorded 80.32% voter turnout, despite a boycott by around 1700 voters in the state.
#Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters

Kenya's Achol targets record-breaking performance at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) Emmaculate Anyango Achol, a distinguished athlete representing Kenya and currently ranked as the second-fastest woman runner in the 10K category, is poised to leave her mark on Bengaluru''s challenging terrain as she gears up for the upcoming TCS World 10K Bengaluru event.

#Kenya's Achol targets record-breaking performance at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Telangana Heritage Dept. inks MoU with Noor Microfilm to preserve manuscripts beyond 100 years

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI): Telangana State Heritage Department has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noor Microfilm International Centre here on Friday to preserve the priceless manuscripts beyond 100 years.

#Telangana Heritage Dept. inks MoU with Noor Microfilm to preserve manuscripts beyond 100 years

Maha: around 53 pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1700 hrs

Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 53.51 per cent of over 1.49 crore voters in eight Lok Sabha constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra exercised their right to vote in second phase of Lok Sabha elections till 1700 hrs on Friday.

#Maha: around 53 pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1700 hrs

Kashmir boat capsize: Body of a minor retrieved after 11 days from river Jhelum in Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 26 (UNI) The Body of a minor boy, who was among the three persons missing after a boat carrying several persons including students capsized in River Jhelum at Gandbal areas of Srinagar on April 16, was retrieved on Friday.

#Kashmir boat capsize: Body of a minor retrieved after 11 days from river Jhelum in Srinagar

Around 59.19 pc votes for 13 seats in final phase of poll in Rajasthan
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 59.19 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in 13 parliamentary constituencies in the second and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Around 59.19 pc votes for 13 seats in final phase of poll in Rajasthan

Mizoram Police bust financial fraud, arrest 11

Aizawl, Apr 26(UNI) A special investigation team (SIT) of Mizoram Police busted a major financial fraud in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (MMFSL) in Aizawl and arrested 11 people including the mastermind of the fraud Jakir Hussain (Area Manager, MMFSL)in this connection, state DGP Anil Shukla said on Friday.

#Mizoram Police bust financial fraud # arrest 11

Around 43 pc votes polled in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hours
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 43.01 per cent of over 1.49 crore voters in eight Lok Sabha constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions in Maharashtra cast their votes in the second phase of polling till 1500 hours on Friday.
#Around 43 pc votes polled in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hours

T-Hub to hold Defence and Aerospace Innovation summit in Hyderabad on May 1

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI) T-Hub, India’s leading startup incubator, is organizing the Defence and Aerospace Innovation Summit (DAIS) here on May 1.

#T-Hub to hold Defence and Aerospace Innovation summit in Hyderabad on May 1

54.26 pc turnout at 1 PM in Manipur
Imphal, Apr 26 (UNI) Outer Manipur recorded 54.26 per cent polling till 1 PM on Friday.
#54.26 pc turnout at 1 PM in Manipur

Around 47.29 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 1 PM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 47.29 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 1 PM on Friday.
#Around 47.29 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 1 PM

S. Korea to miss Olympics 1st time in 40 years after U23 Asian Cup quarters elimination
Doha, April 26 (UNI) Indonesia triumphed over South Korea in a dramatic 12-round penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular time, during the U23 AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal.
#S. Korea to miss Olympics 1st time in 40 years after U23 Asian Cup quarters elimination

S. Korea to miss Olympics 1st time in 40 years after U23 Asian Cup quarters elimination
Doha, April 26 (UNI) Indonesia triumphed over South Korea in a dramatic 12-round penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular time, during the U23 AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal.
#S. Korea to miss Olympics 1st time in 40 years after U23 Asian Cup quarters elimination

Rajasthan: 40.39 pc voter turnout till 1 pm
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 40.39 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first six hours of Lok Sabha elections from 13 seats of Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Rajasthan: 40.39 pc voter turnout till 1 pm

Over 42.88 pc voter turnout till 1 pm in Jammu-Reasi
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) With 52.68 per cent voting, Reasi segment showed highest turnout till 1 pm in the Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency that recorded an overall 42.88 per cent voting in the Phase-2 of the Lok Sabha polls with 17.8 lakh voters deciding the fate of 22 candidates.
#Over 42.88 pc voter turnout till 1 pm in Jammu-Reasi

Rajasthan records over 40 pc voter turnout till 1 pm
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Over 40 percent voter turnout was recorded in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan until 1 p.m. on Friday.
#Rajasthan records over 40 pc voter turnout till 1 pm

Karnataka logs 38.23 pc voter turnout by 1 pm
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) Dakshina Kannada emerged as frontrunner with a robust 48.10 per cent participation rate by voters as the Election Commission on Friday reported an overall voter turnout of 38.23 per cent voting in Karnataka till 1 pm.
#Karnataka logs 38.23 pc voter turnout by 1 pm

Around 31.77 pc polling in eight LS seats in Maharashtra till 1300 hours
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 31.77 per cent of over 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to eight Lok Sabha seats of Vidharbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra state till 1300 hours on Friday.
#Around 31.77 pc polling in eight LS seats in Maharashtra till 1300 hours

33.8 pc polling recoded in Bihar till 1 pm
Patna, April 26 (UNI) An estimated 33.80 per cent of 93,96,298 electorate exercised their franchise till 1pm during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on five seats in Bihar.
#33.8 pc polling recoded in Bihar till 1 pm

Around 35.73 votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 1 pm
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 35.73 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the six hours of polling on Friday registering the lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#Around 35.73 votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 1 pm

Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase LS election in Mah
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 18 per cent of 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to eight seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase LS election in Mah

Around 31.25 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 11 AM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 31.25 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts in the first four hours till 11 AM on Friday.
#Around 31.25 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 11 AM

Police foils bid to smuggle 1.30 tons beedi leaves to Sri Lanka, 2 held

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), April 26 (UNI) The Q branch police thwarted a bid to smuggle 1.30 tonnes of beedi leaves worth Rs 15 lakhs to Sri Lanka via sea route at Veerapandianpattinam near Tiruchendur here on Friday.

#Police foils bid to smuggle 1.30 tons beedi leaves to Sri Lanka # 2 held

Punjab: 11 members of Raju shooter gang arrested
Chandigarh, April 26 (UNI) The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in Punjab carried out a joint operation with central agencies and Jammu and Kashmir Police, and arrested 11 members of an organised criminal gang operated by Charanjit Singh alias Raju shooter.
#Punjab: 11 members of Raju shooter gang arrested

Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Mah
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 18 per cent of 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to eight seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Mah

Over 25.93 pc turnout till 11 AM in Jammu-Reasi Constituency
Jammu, Apr 26 (UNI) The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency recorded over 25.93 per cent polling in the first four hours till 11 AM on Friday.
#Over 25.93 pc turnout till 11 AM in Jammu-Reasi Constituency

Karnataka records 22.3 pc voter turnout by 11 am
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) As the Lok Sabha polls unfolded across Karnataka on Friday,
the Election Commission of India reported an overall 22.3 per cent voter turnout by 11 am.
#Karnataka records 22.3 pc voter turnout by 11 am

UP: Approx 24.31 votes polled for 8 seats till 11 am
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 24.31 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the first four hours of polling on Friday registering lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#UP: Approx 24.31 votes polled for 8 seats till 11 am

33.22 pc voter turnout till 11 am in Manipur
Imphal, April 26 (UNI) Polling process picked speed in Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency after 9 am on Friday as 33.22 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am compared to less than 15 per cent polling in the first two hours, as per Election Commission officials here.
#33.22 pc voter turnout till 11 am in Manipur

UP: Approx 24.31 votes polled for 8 seats till 11 am
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 24.31 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the first two hours of polling on Friday registering lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#UP: Approx 24.31 votes polled for 8 seats till 11 am

21.68 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Bihar
Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 21.68 per cent of 93,96,298 electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to five seats in Bihar.
#21.68 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Bihar

LS polls: 13.82 pc voting in MP till 9 am
Bhopal, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 13.82 per cent of over 1,11,62,000 voters cast their ballots on Friday in the first two hours of the second phase polling in the BJP-ruled state of Madhya Pradesh, as per the poll officials.
#LS polls: 13.82 pc voting in MP till 9 am

Manipur: Around 14.50 pc voter turnout till 9 am
Imphal, April 26 (UNI) Around 14.50 pc of 4.84 lakh voters in Outer Manipur exercised their franchise in the first two hours of Lok Sabha elections across eight districts till 9 am on Friday.
#Manipur: Around 14.50 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Raj: Around 11.77 pc voter turnout till 9 am
Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 11.77 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of Lok Sabha elections from 13 seats of Rajasthan amid tight security arrangement on Friday.
#Raj: Around 11.77 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Kerala records 16 pc voter turnout till 10 am
Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) As brisk polling continues, Kerala recorded 16per cent voter turnout till 10 am on Friday.
#Kerala records 16 pc voter turnout till 10 am

Jammu-Reasi sees above 10.39 pc voter turnout till 9 am
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) In the first two hours of polling across Jammu Parliamentary Constituency on Friday, it was Akhnoor that saw maximum voter turnout so far in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections as 10.39 per cent of nearly 18 lakh voters cast their votes, the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K, said.
#Jammu-Reasi sees above 10.39 pc voter turnout till 9 am

UP polls approx 11.67 pc from 8 seats till 9 am
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 11.67 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the first two hours of polling on Friday registering lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#UP polls approx 11.67 pc from 8 seats till 9 am

Rupee falls marginally by 1 paisa against USD
Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) The rupee on Friday declined one paisa at 83.33 against USD in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee falls marginally by 1 paisa against USD

Sensex up over 100 points
Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) The BSE Sensex was seen firm on Friday too, advancing 170 points to open at 74,509.31 following gains in IT, Consumer Durable and Energy stocks.
#Sensex up over 100 points

Around 16 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 9 AM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 16 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts in the first two hours till 9 AM on Friday.
#Around 16 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 9 AM

SC to pronounce judgement on EVM-VVPAT 100% verification Friday
New Delhi, Apr 26 (UNI) The Supreme Court will pronounce judgment tomorrow on a batch of petitions seeking 100% verification of the votes recorded in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips.
#SC to pronounce judgement on EVM-VVPAT 100% verification Friday

Punjab police apprehend 2 drug smugglers with 1800 kg poppy husk

Chandigarh, April 25 (UNI) Punjab Police apprehended two drug smugglers and recovered 1800 kg of
poppy husk from a truck bearing a Rajasthan number plate in Barnala district on Thursday, an officer said.

#Punjab police apprehend 2 drug smugglers with 1800 kg poppy husk

LS polls phase-2 to decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Fate of 1210 candidates including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to be decided as electors spread across 89 constituencies in13 states/UTs cast their votes in phase two of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls on Friday.
#LS polls phase-2 to decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

Indusind Bank net up 15 pc in Q4
New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Leading private bank Indusind on Thursday reported a 15 percent jump in net profit at Rs 2,349 crore in Q4 of FY 2023–24, compared to Rs 2,043 crore in the same quarter in 2022–23.
#Indusind Bank net up 15 pc in Q4

Second phase of election on Friday will decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) The second phase of the General Elections will decide the fate of 1210 candidates including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as voters spread across 13 states/UTs cast their votes on Friday. In total, there are 89 Lok Sabha seats in the second phase.
#Second phase of election on Friday will decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

Godrej & Boyce contributes to India’s energy transition initiatives; Undertakes orders worth 1000 Cr plus in FY’24

Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) Godrej Electricals & Electronics, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce, has announced the acquisition of orders worth Rs 1000 Cr plus in FY24 for their Power Infrastructure business.

#Godrej & Boyce contributes to India’s energy transition initiatives; Undertakes orders worth 1000 Cr plus in FY’24

Over 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison damaged by heavy rains: official

Abuja, April 25 (UNI) At least 119 inmates escaped Wednesday night from a custodial center damaged by heavy rains in central Nigeria, an official said Thursday.

#Over 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison damaged by heavy rains: official

Rs 165.91 Cr worth cash, liquor, drugs seized in AP : CEO

Vijayawada, Apr 25 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said cash, liquor and drugs worth Rs 165.91 crore have been seized so far across the state during checking.

#Rs 165.91 Cr worth cash # liquor # drugs seized in AP : CEO

Inaugural season of six-team Gujarat Super League to kick off on May 1

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) The trophy for the inaugural edition of the Gujarat Super League (GSL)
was unveiled in Ahmedabad by Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) President Parimal Nathwani.

#Inaugural season of six-team Gujarat Super League to kick off on May 1

SBI General Insurance records 17 pc growth in topline and a profit growth of 30 pc in FY 23-24
Kolkata, Apr 25 (UNI) SBI General Insurance announced its financial results for FY 23-24, recording 17 per cent growth in topline faster than market growth and a profit growth of 30 per cent in FY 23-24.
#SBI General Insurance records 17 pc growth in topline and a profit growth of 30 pc in FY 23-24

Hezbollah confirms 1,650 operations against Israeli targets since start of Gaza conflict
Beirut, April 25 (UNI) Hezbollah has launched 1,650 military operations against Israeli targets since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict, leaving more than 2,000 Israeli personnel dead or wounded, according to data released by the Shiite military party on Wednesday.
#Hezbollah confirms 1 #650 operations against Israeli targets since start of Gaza conflict

Jordan to hold parliamentary election on Sept. 10

Amman, April 24 (UNI) Jordan''s Independent Election Commission said on Wednesday that the parliamentary election will be held on Sept. 10.

#Jordan to hold parliamentary election on Sept. 10

Amazon fined 10 mln euros in Italy for alleged unfair commercial practices

Rome, April 24 (UNI) The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) announced on Wednesday that it had fined two subordinate companies of Amazon group 10 million euros (10.7 million U.S. dollars) for alleged unfair commercial practices.

#Amazon fined 10 mln euros in Italy for alleged unfair commercial practices

TCS World 10K Bengaluru raises over Rs 3 crore for social causes
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) The Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru has set a new fundraising record, raising over Rs 3 crores in support of various social causes.
#TCS World 10K Bengaluru raises over Rs 3 crore for social causes

Royaloak Furniture launches 14th store in AP; 169th store in country

Bhimavaram (AP), Apr 24 (UNI) Royaloak Furniture, India’s renowned furniture brand, on Wednesday announced the inauguration of a new store here on Wednesday.

#Royaloak Furniture launches 14th store in AP; 169th store in country

Resurgence of AFS in Mizoram: Death of 174 pigs in 3 months

Aizawl, April 24 (UNI) Deaths of at least 174 pigs and piglets have been reported due to the resurgence of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Mizoram this year, with two localities of the capital, Aizawl City, being declared infestation areas, state animal husbandry and veterinary department officials said on Wednesday.

#Resurgence of AFS in Mizoram: Death of 174 pigs in 3 months

Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates in Jammu-Reasi LS Constituency
Jammu, April 24 (UNI) More than 17.80 lakh voters will decide the fate of 22 candidates contesting from Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency in the second phase, which will go to the polls on Friday.
#Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates in Jammu-Reasi LS Constituency

Kolkata-based srivari devotee donates Rs 10 lakh to TTD's annadanam trust

Tirumala, April 14 (UNI) A devotee from Kolkata has donated Rs 10 lakh to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams'' SV Annadanam Trust here on Wednesday.

#Kolkata-based srivari devotee donates Rs 10 lakh to TTD's annadanam trust

REC to provide loan of Rs 1869 cr to Chenab Valley Power Project in J&K

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) State-owned non-banking finance company REC Limited has signed an agreement with Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPPL), under which it will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,869.265 crore as a term loan.

#REC to provide loan of Rs 1869 cr to Chenab Valley Power Project in J&K

TNIFMC's Rs 1000 cr Green Climate Fund to be rolled out soon

Chennai, Apr 24 (UNI) Tamil Nadu is the only state in the country with the first-ever
Green Climate Fund and it would now be rolled out with Tamil Nadu Infrastructure
Finance Management Corporation (TNIFMC) as the fund manager for the State
Government.

#TNIFMC's Rs 1000 cr Green Climate Fund to be rolled out soon

Sensex up 114.19 points for 4th session in a row

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) Despite persistent selling by the Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIS) in the last few days, the Indian stock market has been rising as and the BSE Sensex went up 114.49 pts to close high at 73,852.94 for the 4th session in a row following gains in Commodities, Metal, Industrials and Health Care stocks.

#Sensex up 114.19 points for 4th session in a row

Inaugural CSPL announced; Tornado Tigers secure Pankaj Advani for Rs 1.02 cr

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) Bowring Institute has officially launched the inaugural Cue Sports Premier League (CSPL), a national-level snooker tournament set to enthrall audiences from May 4 to 10 at the iconic Bowring Institute in the heart of Bengaluru.

#Inaugural CSPL announced; Tornado Tigers secure Pankaj Advani for Rs 1.02 cr

Sensex advances 114.49 pts

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) Extending gains for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, the BSE Sensex went up 114.49 pts to close high at 73,852.94 following gains in Commodities, Metal, Industrials and Health Care stocks.

#Sensex advances 114.49 pts

5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale'ounga, Tonga -- USGS

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga at 0553 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale'ounga # Tonga -- USGS

5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga - USGS
Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga at 0553 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga #Tonga - USGS

JDS battles for survival in Karnataka''s 1st phase of LS polls
By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka mark a critical juncture for the Janata Dal (Secular), which is grappling with the challenge of retaining its political relevance following a significant setback against the Congress in last year''s state assembly elections.
#JDS battles for survival in Karnataka''s 1st phase of LS polls

ISL: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in first leg of semi-final 1
Bhubaneswar, April 24 (UNI) Odisha FC secured a 2-1 victory against the Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) at the Kalinga Stadium here in the first leg of their semi-final fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Tuesday night.
#ISL: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in first leg of semi-final 1

Rajouri Killing: J&K Police announces Rs 10 Lakh reward for info on terrorists involved
Jammu, April 23 (UNI) A day after one person was killed and his brother suffered injuries in a terrorist attack in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday have announced Rs 10 lakh reward for information on the involvement of terrorist(s) in the incident.
#Rajouri Killing: J&K Police announces Rs 10 Lakh reward for info on terrorists involved

Cong Govt implements 5 out of 6 guarantees in 100 days: Telangana CM

Narayanpet (Telangana), April 23 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Congress government has successfully implemented five out of six guarantees within the first 100 days of its tenure.

#Cong Govt implements 5 out of 6 guarantees in 100 days: Telangana CM

Our target is to win 12 out of 17 MP seats in Telangana: KTR
Hyderabad, April 23 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday said his party''s target is to win 12 of the 17 seats in Telangana in the Lok Sabha elections.
#Our target is to win 12 out of 17 MP seats in Telangana: KTR

Myanmar plans to cultivate 15 mln acres of monsoon paddy in FY 2024-25

Yangon, Apr 23 (UNI) Myanmar plans to cultivate over 15 million acres of monsoon paddy in fiscal year 2024-25, with an increase of over 8,000 acres from the previous year, a Department of Agriculture official said on Tuesday.

#Myanmar plans to cultivate 15 mln acres of monsoon paddy in FY 2024-25

Odisha STF arrests two drug peddlers, recovers 1.1 kg brown sugar
Bhubaneswar, Apr 23 (UNI) The STF of Odisha police has apprehended two drug peddlers, including one interstate drug peddler, during a raid and recovered contraband brown sugar (Heroin) weighing more than 1.1 Kg from their possession.
#Odisha STF arrests two drug peddlers #recovers 1.1 kg brown sugar

US to impose Visa restrictions on 13 people benefiting from commercial spyware misuse
Washington, Apr 23 (UNI) The US is taking steps to impose restrictions on 13 individuals connected to the development or sale of commercial spyware, citing efforts to combat its proliferation and misuse, the State Department said in a statement.
#US to impose Visa restrictions on 13 people benefiting from commercial spyware misuse

2 Malaysian military helicopters crash, 10 killed
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 23 (UNI) Ten individuals were killed following a mid-air collision involving two Malaysian military helicopters on Tuesday morning in Perak state.
#2 Malaysian military helicopters crash #10 killed

Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

Kochi, Apr 23 (UNI) As part of efforts to promote awareness about the importance of voting during the Lok Sabha Elections in Kerala on April 26, Wonderla Holidays Ltd, India’s largest amusement park, has announced a 15pc discount offer for customers.

#Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR
Jaipur, April 22 (UNI) In the 38th match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday, Mumbai Indians put up a challenging total of 179 runs against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a stellar partnership between Tilak Verma and Nehal Wadhera.
#Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR

Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR
Jaipur, April 22 (UNI) In the 38th match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday, Mumbai Indians put up a challenging total of 179 runs against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a stellar partnership between Tilak Verma and Nehal Wadhera.
#Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR

Meghalaya: HQ 101 Area celebrates 61st Raising Day

Shillong, Apr 22 (UNI) The 61st Raising Day of Headquarter 101 Area was celebrated with traditional military élan and fervour led by Major General Amar Ramdasani, Chief of Staff, Headquarter 101 Area.

#Meghalaya: HQ 101 Area celebrates 61st Raising Day

Telangana CM vows to revive Nizam Sugar Factory by Sept 17

Nizamabad (Telangana), April 22 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pledged on Monday to take necessary measures to revive the Nizam Sugar Factory (NSF) by September 17.

#Telangana CM vows to revive Nizam Sugar Factory by Sept 17

RIL surpasses Rs 10 lakh cr annual revenue; Q4 net remains flat

Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) Continued growth momentum in the consumer business and upstream business Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Monday posted record annual consolidated revenues at Rs 1,000,122 crore, up 2.6 per cent YoY.

#RIL surpasses Rs 10 lakh cr annual revenue; Q4 net remains flat


Jio Infocomm net up 13% at Rs 5337 cr in Q4

Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) Riding on consistent growth in its subscriber base, Jio Infocomm, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries on Monday reported 13 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 5337 crore in the fourth quarter of FY24 compared to Rs 4716 crore in the same quarter in 2022-23 fiscal year.


SC to hear TN Govt''s suit against Kerala on mega parking project on July 10
New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today fixed July 10 for finalising the legal issues related to a suit filed by the Tamil Nadu Government against the neighbouring Kerala state over the construction of a mega parking project near the Mullaperiyar dam.
#SC to hear TN Govt''s suit against Kerala on mega parking project on July 10

Hyd: Two arrested with 1200 KG of prohibited HT cotton seeds

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) The Special Operation Team (SOT) of Medchal, along with the Shamirpet Police, apprehended two individuals and confiscated 1200 KG of prohibited HT Cotton seeds from their possession.

#Hyd: Two arrested with 1200 KG of prohibited HT cotton seeds

Rupee up 11 paise against USD
Mumbai, April 22 (UNI) The Rupee continued to remain strong on Monday as it advanced 11 paise to close strong at 83.37 against the USD on selling US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.
#Rupee up 11 paise against USD

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking three years law course soon after 12th class
New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking that students be allowed to pursue three-year LL.B. courses soon after 12th class.
#SC refuses to entertain plea seeking three years law course soon after 12th class

China: 3 dead, 11 missing in Guangdong rainstorm

Guangdong, Apr 22 (UNI) Three people died and eleven remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China''s Guangdong Province in recent days, according to local authorities.

#China: 3 dead # 11 missing in Guangdong rainstorm

SC directs ending 30-week pregnancy of 14-year-old rape survivor
New Delhi, April 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed immediate termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor, saying every hour was crucial for her.
#SC directs ending 30-week pregnancy of 14-year-old rape survivor

317 in fray from 11 Maha seats in LS phase 3

Mumbai, April 22 (UNI) The nomination forms of 317 candidates in 11 constituencies of Maharashtra that goes to polls in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections were found to be valid after scrutiny, the Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer has said.

#317 in fray from 11 Maha seats in LS phase 3

Gaza: 180 bodies discovered in mass grave in hospital courtyard in Khan Yunis
Gaza, Apr 22 (UNI) The bodies of 180 people have been found by Palestinian emergency services in a mass grave at the Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis.
#Gaza: 180 bodies discovered in mass grave in hospital courtyard in Khan Yunis

Manipur: Re-polling underway in 11 polling stations
Imphal, April 22 (UNI) Re-election is taking place on Monday at 11 polling stations under the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency following violence reported in the April 19 voting process when miscreants threatened voters, destroyed Electronic Voting Machines and opened fire.
#Manipur: Re-polling underway in 11 polling stations

Israeli raid kills 1 militant in S. Lebanon, Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone
Beirut, Apr 22 (UNI) One Amal Movement member was killed and two others wounded on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a southern Lebanese village, according to Lebanese military sources.
#Israeli raid kills 1 militant in S. Lebanon #Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone

Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142
Mullanpur, April 21 (UNI) In the crucial 37th match of IPL 2024, left-arm spinner Sai Kishore emerged as the star bowler for Gujarat Titans, claiming four crucial wickets that significantly restricted Punjab Kings to a paltry 142 all out here on Sunday.
#Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142

Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142
Mullanpur, April 21 (UNI) In the crucial 37th match of IPL 2024, left-arm spinner Sai Kishore emerged as the star bowler for Gujarat Titans, claiming four crucial wickets that significantly restricted Punjab Kings to a paltry 142 all out here on Sunday.
#Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142

LS polls: Cong releases list of 11 candidates from Andhra & Jharkhand
New Delhi, Apr 21 (UNI) The Congress party released a list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections here on Sunday.
#LS polls: Cong releases list of 11 candidates from Andhra & Jharkhand

5 killed, 15 injured in train-bus collision in Indonesia

Jakarta, Apr 21 (UNI) Five people were killed and 15 others were injured in a train-bus accident on Sunday in Indonesia, local police said.

#5 killed # 15 injured in train-bus collision in Indonesia

Centre''s direct tax kitty up 18 pc in FY24, exceeds Budget target
New Delhi, Apr 21 (UNI) The government''s net direct tax mop-up surged 17.70 per cent year-on-year to Rs 19.58 lakh crore in financial year 2023-24 (FY24) exceeding the full-year Budget estimate, according to data released by Finance Ministry on Sunday.
#Centre''s direct tax kitty up 18 pc in FY24 #exceeds Budget target

Repolling in 11 Manipur polling stations on Apr 22
Imphal, April 21 (UNI) Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a repoll in 11 polling stations under the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency on Monday.
#Repolling in 11 Manipur polling stations on Apr 22

Former world No. 1 Muguruza announces retirement from tennis
Madrid, April 21 (UNI) Spanish tennis star Garbine Muguruza announced her retirement on Saturday at an event linked to the Laureus Awards ceremony which will be held in Madrid on Monday.
#Former world No. 1 Muguruza announces retirement from tennis

Brazil reports over 1,600 deaths from dengue in 2024
Sao Paulo, April 21 (UNI) Brazil has registered 1,601 confirmed deaths from dengue so far this year, with another 2,061 deaths under investigation, the Health Ministry said Saturday.
#Brazil reports over 1 #600 deaths from dengue in 2024

Telangana CM pledges crop loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh by Aug 15

Medak (Telangana), Apr 20 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, reiterated that the state government would waive crop loans up to Rs 2 lakh by August 15.

#Telangana CM pledges crop loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh by Aug 15

Verstappen on pole for F1 Chinese GP, Hamilton 18th

Shanghai, Apr 20 (UNI) Red Bull''s Max Verstappen will start Sunday''s Formula One Chinese Grand Prix from pole position after dominating qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit.

#Verstappen on pole for F1 Chinese GP # Hamilton 18th


HDFC Bank net up 37% in Q4; company recommends dividend of Rs 19.50 per share

New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) India’s largest private sector bank HDFC Bank on Saturday announced a jump of 37.1 per cent in net profit at Rs 16,511.85 crore for fourth quarter (January-March) of FY2023-24.


Bihar : BJP intending to scrap constitution it will not get more than 150 seats: Rahul
Bhagalpur, Apr 20 (UNI) Accusing BJP-led NDA of intending to scrap the constitution, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the INDIA alliance was contesting the Lok sabha election on the plank of protecting the constitution to save the democracy and claimed that the NDA would not get more than 150 seats.
#Bihar : BJP intending to scrap constitution it will not get more than 150 seats: Rahul

People have totally rejected INDI alliance in 1st phase: PM Modi
Nanded (Maharashtra), April 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the INDI alliance have come together to save and protect their own corrupt people and so the voters have completely rejected them in the very first phase and first day of polling for the Lok Sabha elections.
#People have totally rejected INDI alliance in 1st phase: PM Modi

US to withdraw 1,000 troops from Niger in coming months
Washington, April 20 (UNI) The United States will withdraw 1,000 US military personnel from the West African country in the coming months, the New York Times reported.
#US to withdraw 1 #000 troops from Niger in coming months

JK: ECI establishes 114 special polling stations in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency

Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) In a first-of-its-kind move towards inclusivity and environmental consciousness, the Election Commission of India (ECI) established 114 remarkable polling stations of different categories for voters in Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency which went for polling on Friday in the first phase of General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024.

#JK: ECI establishes 114 special polling stations in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency

BSP releases list of 11 candidates, replaces two
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Friday released the sixth list of candidates for Lok Sabha elections in which it has changed candidates from Varanasi and Firozabad seats, official sources said here.
#BSP releases list of 11 candidates #replaces two

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

AP:Rs 13.32 Cr worth gold, silver ornaments seized: DC

Eluru, April 19 (UNI) District Collector V Prasanna Venkatesh has said that Rs 13.32 crore worth gold jewellery, silver ornaments and liquor have been seized in the district and two nominations have been received for Eluru Parliamentary constituency in AP.

#AP:Rs 13.32 Cr worth gold # silver ornaments seized: DC

Karnataka:Special Court frames charges against 10 individuals in Harsha murder case

Bengaluru, April 19 (UNI) A special court in Bengaluru has framed charges against 10 individuals from Karnataka''s Shivamogga region in connection with the murder of a Hindu activist Harsha Nagaraj alias Harsha Hindu.

#Karnataka:Special Court frames charges against 10 individuals in Harsha murder case

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


MP records 70% votes in 1st phase of LS polling

Bhopal, April 19 (UNI) Voting for six parliamentary seats in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, Madhya Pradesh on Friday recorded around 70 per cent polling as over 1.13 crore voters exercised their franchise. The figure is likely to rise.


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

DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk 1A
New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a significant leap towards self-reliance in aeronautical technologies.
#DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk 1A

VIDA partners with Procam International for TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 19 (UNI) VIDA, powered by Hero, the emerging mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Procam International as the Electric Two-wheeler Partner for the upcoming Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru.

#VIDA partners with Procam International for TCS World 10K Bengaluru

TN LS polls : 63.20 pc turn out recorded till 1700 hrs
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 63.20 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1700 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, progressed smoothly, amid tight security.
#TN LS polls : 63.20 pc turn out recorded till 1700 hrs

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

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

Nigerian military kills 192 suspected terrorists in one week

Abuja, Apr 19 (UNI) At least 192 suspected terrorists, including three key figures, were killed in anti-terror operations in Nigeria over the past week, the military said.

#Nigerian military kills 192 suspected terrorists in one week

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

TN Guv casts vote, urges 1st time voters to vote with full enthusiasm
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor R.N.Ravi and his wife exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls and urged the first time voters to take part in this festival with full enthusiasm.
#TN Guv casts vote #urges 1st time voters to vote with full enthusiasm

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

Maharashtra records average 19.72 percent voting in four hours
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Notwithstanding a searing heat, about 19.72 percent of the voters exercised their democratic rights across the five Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra''s east Vidharbha region on Friday in the first four hours.
#Maharashtra records average 19.72 percent voting in four hours

30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram
Aizawl, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 30.63 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate exercised their rights over the first four hours for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram as voting proceeded peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state on Friday, officials said.
#30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram

Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur
Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of the poll in Manipur witnessed a good turnout, reports of firing and destroying EVMs, and reports of threats by armed persons to vote for a particular candidate.
#Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur

31.47 percent voting till 1300 hours in Bihar
Patna, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 31.47 percent of 76,01,629 electorate exercised their franchise till 1300 hours for the first phase of Lok Sabha election on four seats in Bihar.
#31.47 percent voting till 1300 hours in Bihar

Arunachal Guv, CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik, who along with his better half Anagha Parnaik cast their vote in Itanagar on Friday, called upon the state''s electorate to exercise their adult franchise to make the democracy ''success''.
#Arunachal Guv #CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm

UP: Around 36.96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 36.96 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes till 1 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 36.96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm

22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs
Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 22.60 percent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial four hours of polling till 11 am in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.
#22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs

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

Uttarakhand records 24.83 pc voter turnout till 11 am
Dehradun, Apr 19 (UNI) Uttarakhand has witnessed an average voter turnout of 24.83 per cent for five Lok Sabha seats till 11am on Friday,
Excluding the Nainital constituency, voting percentages in the other four constituencies have surpassed those of the 2019 elections within the same timeframe, which recorded 23.59 per cent turnout by Friday midday.
#Uttarakhand records 24.83 pc voter turnout till 11 am

Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 19 per cent voting has been recorded till 11 am in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha seats and 11th State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said.
#Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am

West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am
Agartala, April 19 (UNI) The percentage of voting in the first four hours in the West Tripura parliamentary constituency was recorded at 34.6 percent, while in the Ramnagar by-poll, it was 27.62 percent, the ECI bulletin said.
#West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am

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

Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am
Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 16.63 per cent of 76 lakh electorate exercised their votes in the first four hours of polling for first phase of Lok Sabha elections on four seats in Bihar.
#Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am

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

TN LS polls : 24.37 pc turn out till 1100 hrs, two elderly voters dies in Salem due to heat wave
Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 24.37 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1100 hours, 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.
#TN LS polls : 24.37 pc turn out till 1100 hrs #two elderly voters dies in Salem due to heat wave

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

Jalandhar police arrest 2 operatives of Bambiha Gang with 3 pistols & 1 kg opium

Jalandhar, Apr 19 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on Friday averted planned sensational crimes with the arrest of two operatives of the Bambiha Gang. DGP Gaurav Yadav said the gang is involved in multiple heinous crimes such as murder, threats, extortion, ransom, and many other criminal activities in many districts of Punjab.

#Jalandhar police arrest 2 operatives of Bambiha Gang with 3 pistols & 1 kg opium

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

Manipur: EVM destroyed, over 11 pc polling on both LS seats
Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of polling on Friday in Manipur that has seen almost year-long ethnic strifes, was marred by reports of firing, destroyed Electronic Voting Machine and armed persons threatening voters.
#Manipur: EVM destroyed #over 11 pc polling on both LS seats

UP: Around 12.66 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 9 am
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 12.66 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes in two hours across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh till 9 am, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 12.66 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 9 am

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

Parties select 12 jurors in Trump hush money trial

Washington, Apr 19 (UNI) US prosecutors and the defence attorneys for former President Donald Trump have finally selected the 12 jurors and one alternate in the so-called "hush money" case, CNN reported from the courtroom in New York.

#Parties select 12 jurors in Trump hush money trial

J&K: Rain punctuates 1st phase LS voting in Kathua-Udhampur
Jammu, April 19 (UNI) Voting is underway amid rain in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency spread across five districts in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.
#J&K: Rain punctuates 1st phase LS voting in Kathua-Udhampur

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

Polling begins for 12 seats in Rajasthan amid tight security
Jaipur, April 19 (UNI) Polling for 12 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan began amid tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Polling begins for 12 seats in Rajasthan amid tight security

Polling begins for 8 UP seats in 1st phase of LS polls
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Polling for eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in western Uttar Pradesh began amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Polling begins for 8 UP seats in 1st phase of LS polls

LS phase 1: Polling begins across 21 states & UTs
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) Voting started on Friday in 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and union territories to elect members to the 18th Lok Sabha whose results will be out after 47 days and seven phases of polling.
#LS phase 1: Polling begins across 21 states & UTs

LS Election: Punjab CEO to give live on FB on April 19

Chandigarh, Apr 18 (UNI) Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C will go live on Social Media platform Facebook from 11 AM to 1130 AM on April 19 to respond to queries raised by voters related to the Lok Sabha election. The live event has been named ''Talk to Your CEO Punjab''.

#LS Election: Punjab CEO to give live on FB on April 19

Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS
Mullanpur, Apr 18 (UNI) In a high-octane clash at the Maharaj Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians set a challenging target of 193 runs for Punjab Kings in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
#Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS

Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS
Mullanpur, Apr 18 (UNI) In a high-octane clash at the Maharaj Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians set a challenging target of 193 runs for Punjab Kings in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
#Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS

Stellar lineup for 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises exciting race day
Bengaluru, April 18 (UNI) The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru scheduled for April 28, is set to be a highlight on the city''s sporting calendar, with a stellar lineup of Indian and International athletes confirmed for the event.
#Stellar lineup for 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises exciting race day

Lok Sabha polls: 16.23 lakh voters eligible to vote in Udhampur Constituency tomorrow
Jammu, Apr 18 (UNI) The Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency is all set to go to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha election on Friday, with a total of 16.23 lakh voters, including 8.45 lakh male and 7.77 lakh female, were eligible to exercise their franchise.
#Lok Sabha polls: 16.23 lakh voters eligible to vote in Udhampur Constituency tomorrow

First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow
New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) The World'' s largest democracy India is all set to go to Lok Sabha Polls 2024 to begin on Friday, with polling will be held in 102 constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase.
#First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) The World'' s largest democracy India is all set to go to Lok Sabha Polls 2024 to being on Friday, with polling will be held in 102 constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase.

#First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

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

SC reserves judgement on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on a batch of petitions seeking direction to the Election Commission and the Centre to ensure that voters can verify through Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit trail (VVPAT).
#SC reserves judgement on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification

Bajaj Auto net profit at Rs 1936 cr in Q4; clocks all-time high revenue in FY24

New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Two wheeler auto major Bajaj Auto on Thursday announced 29 percent jump in its revenue in Q4 (January-March) at 11,485 crore, led by the broad based buoyancy that was sustained on the domestic business and aided by steady exports.

#Bajaj Auto net profit at Rs 1936 cr in Q4; clocks all-time high revenue in FY24

Run-up to KTM 2024 warms up with 1,810 buyer registrations

Kochi, Apr 18 (UNI) Five months ahead of its start, the 12th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM-2024) in the city has earned big response from India and abroad, with buyer registrations crossing 1,810, of whom 495 are from high-end foreign markets.

#Run-up to KTM 2024 warms up with 1 #810 buyer registrations

Telangana: Centre allocates Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana: Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy asserted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Center has allocated Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana during the last 10 years.
#Telangana: Centre allocates Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana: Kishan Reddy

Air India Express offers 19 pc off on base fare for first-time voters

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI): In the run-up to its 19th anniversary on 29th April, the Air India Express on Thursday announced the unveiling of its #VoteAsYouAre initiative and campaign to empower and mobilise the youth of India to exercise their voting rights in the forthcoming 18th Lok Sabha elections.

#Air India Express offers 19 pc off on base fare for first-time voters

Rupee falls by 1 paisa against USD
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday eased nominal by one paisa to close at 83.54 against the USD on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.
#Rupee falls by 1 paisa against USD

Key poll battle all set to begin, voting on 102 LS seats on Friday
New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) A high-stake political battle is set to kick off on Friday with as many as 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and union territories (UTs) going to the hustings in the first of the seven-phase Indian general election.
#Key poll battle all set to begin #voting on 102 LS seats on Friday

LS polls: Rs 17.98 cr cash found in Dharwad city apartment
Dharwad, April 18 (UNI) In a significant development, officials from the Election flying squad seized a staggering amount of Rs 17.98 crores from an apartment in Narayanapura area of Dharwad City on Wednesday.
#LS polls: Rs 17.98 cr cash found in Dharwad city apartment

US angered Israel did not warn it before April 1 attack on Iran consulate in Syria

Washington, April 18 (UNI) US officials were angry that Israel launched an aggressive attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1 without first consulting Washington, the New York Times reported, citing US and Israeli officials.

#US angered Israel did not warn it before April 1 attack on Iran consulate in Syria

Bengal: Poll personnel preparing to conduct 1st phase of polling in 3 LS seats
Kolkata, Apr 18 (UNI) Thousands of poll personnel on Thursday began to move carrying all necessary gadgets, including the EVMs, to their respective polling stations as West Bengal geared up to have its first of the seven-phase voting in three contiguous districts of Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri in the northern part of the state, official sources said.
#Bengal: Poll personnel preparing to conduct 1st phase of polling in 3 LS seats

ECI issues notification for 4th phase for 11 LS seats in state
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 for 11 constituencies, including Aurangabad, in the fourth phase election to be held on May 13.
#ECI issues notification for 4th phase for 11 LS seats in state

EC issues notice for fourth phase of LS polls in 10 states
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, for 10 states.
#EC issues notice for fourth phase of LS polls in 10 states

Israeli airstrike kills 13 Palestinians on gathering in Gaza City
Gaza, Apr 18 (UNI) At least 13 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a gathering of Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip, local eyewitnesses and medical sources said on Wednesday.
#Israeli airstrike kills 13 Palestinians on gathering in Gaza City

AP: Bihar worker gets 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada, Apr 17 (UNI) A court at Pithapuram on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a man to undergo 10 months imprisonment for attempting to murder his co-worker over a petty dispute in September last year.

#AP: Bihar worker gets 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada;Court sentences Bihar worker to 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada, Apr 17 (UNI) The Pithapuram additional sessions court Judge K Madhavi on Wednesday convicted the accused Hiravanan Kaji a Bihar worker for attempting to murder his co-worker Ghanasyam in a petty feud and sentenced him to undergo 10 months imprisonment.

#Kakinada;Court sentences Bihar worker to 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Maha: Gutka worth lakhs seized in Sangli, 1 arrested

Sangli, Apr 17 (UNI) In a joint operation with Constant Survey (CS) team, the Rural Police on Wednesday seized gutka worth lakhs of rupees from a tempo at Mhaishal check-post on Miraj-Kagwad highway in Miraj tehsil of the district and arrested its driver in this connection.

#Maha: Gutka worth lakhs seized in Sangli # 1 arrested

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

ECI suggests Bengal Guv not to visit Cooch Behar during polling on Apr 19
Kolkata, Apr 17 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suggested West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose not to visit poll- bound Cooch Behar as his traveling to northern district may invite violation of already enforced Model Code of Conduct for the first phase voting on April 19.
#ECI suggests Bengal Guv not to visit Cooch Behar during polling on Apr 19

Maha: EC to issue notification for 4th phase of LS elections on April 18
Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) The Election Commission will issue a notification for fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra on Thursday.
#Maha: EC to issue notification for 4th phase of LS elections on April 18

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

PHD Chamber identifies 10 key enablers for India to become Viksit Bharat by 2047

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified 10 key enablers including ease of doing business, reducing cost of doing business such as cost of capital, power, logistics, land among others, that would lead the Indian economy to “Viksit Bharat by 2047”
Releasing a blueprint for “Viksit Bharat by 2047”, the PHDCCI said the Indian economy is displaying robust growth post Covid pandemic despite continued global headwinds. India’s economy will become USD 34.7 trillion by 2047 with per capita income of USD 21000.

#PHD Chamber identifies 10 key enablers for India to become Viksit Bharat by 2047

Over 116,000 people evacuated in Kazakhstan since March due to floods

Astana, Apr 17 (UNI) Over 116,000 people, including 40,000 children, have been evacuated from dangerous flood zones in Kazakhstan since the beginning of March, the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Wednesday.

#Over 116 #000 people evacuated in Kazakhstan since March due to floods

Mother among 3 arrested for selling baby for Rs 1L
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), April 17 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a mother was arrested along with two others for selling her one-year-old daughter to a couple in Goa for one lakh rupees.
#Mother among 3 arrested for selling baby for Rs 1L

China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup

Doha, Apr 17 (UNI) With Kuryu Matsuki''s early goal, a 10-man Japan team sailed to a 1-0 victory over China in the first round of group stage of the U23 Asian Cup here on Tuesday.

#China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup

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

Paris Olympics countdown 100 days: moving forward amid expectations & challenges

Paris, Apr 17 (UNI) With the Olympic flame lit on Tuesday in ancient Olympia, the countdown to the Paris Olympic Games hit the 100-day mark, ushering in a period of intense preparation and growing expectations.

#Paris Olympics countdown 100 days: moving forward amid expectations & challenges

IIFL Finance to raise Rs 1,272 cr via right issue, board approves terms
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Financial services company IIFL Finance on Wednesday said that the company board has approved Rs 1,271.83 crore rights issue and also finalized the terms of the fund raise.
#IIFL Finance to raise Rs 1 #272 cr via right issue #board approves terms

BJP replaces 100 sitting MPs with new faces, fearing defeat in election: DK Shivakumar
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 17 (UNI) The replacement of 100 sitting MPs with new faces by the BJP for the Lok Sabha elections shows that the saffron party is not strong enough to fight with the INDIA bloc, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said.
#BJP replaces 100 sitting MPs with new faces #fearing defeat in election: DK Shivakumar

Odisha: Man sentenced to 10 years RI for raping a married women

Kendrapara (Odisha), Apr 16 (UNI) Ad-hoc Additional Session Judge (Fast Track Special Court), Tribikram Keshari Chinhara on Tuesday sentenced a man to 10 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine amount of Rs 31,000 for raping a married woman.

#Odisha: Man sentenced to 10 years RI for raping a married women

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

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

Extinct species of Tiyur found in chancel after 179 years

Shimla, Apr 16 (UNI) Botanist Ashutosh Sharma of Himachal Pradesh has discovered an extinct flower species Tiyur , whose scientific name is Impatiens violidis ,179 years after it was last seen in 1844 in the Chanshal forests of Shimla.

#Extinct species of Tiyur found in chancel after 179 years

MET City of RIL garners Rs 1,913 crore from booking of plots in 2023-24

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Reliance Model Economic Township (MET City), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, on Tuesday said the total number of plots booked during 2023-24 stood at 1079 across all segments resulting in a booking value of Rs 1,913 crore, 60 per cent jump over previous year.

#MET City of RIL garners Rs 1 #913 crore from booking of plots in 2023-24


Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur launches their Spring Summer 2024 collection at the Trunk show at Ritz Carlton (Pune) on 19th-20th April

New Delhi (India), April 16: Embracing the ethos of recycling and reinventing classic styling, the new collection offers an exquisite blend of heritage and contemporary designs, tailored for the discerning modern client.


BJP releases 12th list of seven candidates for LS Polls
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) The BJP released its 12th list on Tuesday for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, fielding Abhijit Das Bobby from Diamond Harbour Parliamentary constituency in West Bengal against TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee.
#BJP releases 12th list of seven candidates for LS Polls

Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17-18: Met
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in the Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana on Wednesday, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.
#Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17-18: Met

Flooding in Oman claim lives of 17 people
Muscat, Apr 16 (UNI) Seventeen people, including nine schoolchildren, died as a result of massive flooding in Oman, the Al Arabiya broadcaster reported.
#Flooding in Oman claim lives of 17 people

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

5.9-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

LS Polls: 116 votes casted through ECI’s unique home voting facility in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu, April 15 (UNI) Home voting through postal ballot was successfully conducted under the guidance of District Election Officer, Saloni Rai in district Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir.

#LS Polls: 116 votes casted through ECI’s unique home voting facility in J&K's Udhampur

Heat wave condition grips Odisha, Mercury hovers over 40 degree Celsius in 18 places
Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (UNI) An intense heat wave conditions prevailed in several parts of Odisha with day temperature rising above 40 degrees Celsius in as many as 18 places in the state.
#Heat wave condition grips Odisha #Mercury hovers over 40 degree Celsius in 18 places

AP: 17.30 cr worth cash, liquor, valuables seized under election code

Kakinada, April 15 (UNI) As a part of the effective implementation of election model code, Rs. 17.30 crore worth of cash, liquor, and other valuable articles were seized during the intensive raids conducted through the election seizure management system from March 16 to April 15 in Kakinada district.

#AP: 17.30 cr worth cash # liquor # valuables seized under election code

Police bust 12-member gang operated by US-based gangster

Kapurthala, April 15 (UNI) Punjab''s Kapurthala district police on Monday busted a 12-member gang of alleged extortionists operated by US-based international gagster and terrorist Lakhbir Singh Landa and his UK based accomplice Harjit Singh Bhandal.

#Police bust 12-member gang operated by US-based gangster

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

Hyd: ACB catches drug control official while taking Rs 18K bribe

Hyderabad, April 15 (UNI) The sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught an official of drug control in the Nalgonda zone on Monday when he was accepting a bribe amount of Rs 18,000.

#Hyd: ACB catches drug control official while taking Rs 18K bribe

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

Four killed, 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar

Naypyidaw, April 15 (UNI) Four people were killed and 12 others injured in rocket attacks in Pyin Oo Lwin, central Myanmar''s Mandalay region, on Sunday night, the Information Team of Myanmar''s State Administration Council reported on Monday.

#Four killed # 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar

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

Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in AP & Yanam from Apr 16-18: Met

Amaravati, Apr 15 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh from Tuesday to Thursday, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.

#Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in AP & Yanam from Apr 16-18: Met

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

Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17–18: Met
Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in isolated pockets in the Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana on April 17, the Meteorological Centre said on Monday.
#Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17–18: Met

4 killed, 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar's Pyin Oo Lwin

Yangon, Apr 15 (UNI) Four people were killed and 12 others injured in rocket attacks in Pyin Oo Lwin of central Myanmar''s Mandalay region on Sunday night, the Information Team of Myanmar''s State Administration Council reported on Monday.

#4 killed # 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar's Pyin Oo Lwin

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

Tirumala: Sri Ramanavami Asthanam at Srivari temple on Apr 17

Tirumala, Apr 14 (UNI) In Tirumala Srivari Temple, a grand Asthanam will be held on April 17 to celebrate Sri Ram Navami.

#Tirumala: Sri Ramanavami Asthanam at Srivari temple on Apr 17

Punjab police seals 220 Entry/Exit points of 10 Border Districts

Chandigarh, Apr 14 (UNI) To ensure free, fair and peaceful upcoming Lok Sabha Elections,
Punjab Police on Sunday carried out a special operation ‘OPS Seal-VI’ aimed at checking all
the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep vigil around the movement
of drug smugglers and bootleggers. The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner
from 0800 to 1400hrs on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

#Punjab police seals 220 Entry/Exit points of 10 Border Districts

Police, BSF recovered 9.47 lakh drug money, 72gms gold and 109gms silver from drug smuggler

Fazilka, Apr 14 (UNI) While probing backward linkages into 9.5kg Heroin recovery case, Fazilka
Police in collaboration with BSF, conducted an operation targeting a suspected drug smuggler in
a border Village Muhar Jamsher.

#Police # BSF recovered 9.47 lakh drug money # 72gms gold and 109gms silver from drug smuggler

LS polls: Cong releases names of 10 more candidates including 3 Delhi seats
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Sunday released a list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
#LS polls: Cong releases names of 10 more candidates including 3 Delhi seats

MIT varsity founder-president to embark on 3-nation tour from April 18

Pune, Apr 14 (UNI) Founder-president of MIT World Peace University and head of UNESCO, Prof Dr Vishwanath Karad will leave for United Kingdom, United States of America and France, along with a nine-member team, from April 18 to 30.

#MIT varsity founder-president to embark on 3-nation tour from April 18

Bengal : PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally at Balurghat on April 16
Kolkata, Apr 14 (UNI) BJP''s West Bengal unit President Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Balurghat in West Bengal''s northern district of South Dinajpur on April 16 to campaign for BJP candidates for April 19 poll, the fist of the seven-phase polling in the state.
#Bengal : PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally at Balurghat on April 16

10 killed, 10 injured in separate road accidents in Pak

Islamabad, April 14 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured in two separate road accidents in Pakistan, the rescue service reported on Sunday.

#10 killed # 10 injured in separate road accidents in Pak

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

Authorities announce setting up of 1276 polling stations for Mizoram LS elections

Aizawl, Apr 14 (UNI) Election officials in Mizoram have announced the establishment of 1276 polling stations across the state for the forthcoming General Election to the Lok Sabha in 2024.

#Authorities announce setting up of 1276 polling stations for Mizoram LS elections

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

Ambition of 140 cr people is my mission: PM
New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP''s manifesto ''Sankalp Patra'' with tagline ''Modi ki Guarantee'' and said that the ''ambition'' of 140 crore people of the country was his ''mission'' and sought their blessings in creating a ''Viksit Bharat''.
#Ambition of 140 cr people is my mission: PM

Rain likely to occur in Telangana on Apr 17-20: Met

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Light to moderate rain or thundershowers is very likely to occur at isolated places over Telangana on April 17, 18, 19 and 20, Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Rain likely to occur in Telangana on Apr 17-20: Met

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

Telangana joins nation in honouring Ambedkar on 133rd birth anniversary
Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Telangana joined the nation in paying homage to the chief architect of the Constitution and champion of the underprivileged, Dr B R Ambedkar, on his 133rd birth anniversary on Sunday.
#Telangana joins nation in honouring Ambedkar on 133rd birth anniversary

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

G7 countries to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on April 14
Rome, April 14 (UNI) The G7 countries plan to discuss via video link on Sunday the coordination of further actions following Iran''s attack on Israel, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
#G7 countries to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on April 14

Over 100 Iranian drones shot down outside Israeli airspace
Tel Aviv, April 14 (UNI) More than a hundred drones launched by Iran have already been intercepted outside Israel’s airspace, Israeli radio Galatz reported, citing a security source.
#Over 100 Iranian drones shot down outside Israeli airspace

LS polls: Cong names 16 more candidates; Vikramaditya Singh to contest from Mandi

New Delhi, AprIL 13 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Saturday released a list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with prominent names being Vikramaditya Singh from Mandi Constituency of Himachal Pradesh and Manish Tewari from Chandigarh.

#LS polls: Cong names 16 more candidates; Vikramaditya Singh to contest from Mandi

At least 11 killed in gun attacks near Pak border with Afghan

Islamabad, April 13 (UNI) At least 11 people were killed by gunmen in two separate attacks that happened overnight near the Pakistani border with Afghanistan, Pakistani media reported on Saturday.

#At least 11 killed in gun attacks near Pak border with Afghan

NIA obtains 10-day custody of Rameshwaram Cafe bombers

Bengaluru, April 13 (UNI) In a significant development in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the NIA on Saturday made progress in their investigation by obtaining 10-day custody of the two accused, Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Mateen Ahmed Taahaa, for further questioning.

#NIA obtains 10-day custody of Rameshwaram Cafe bombers

Avesh, Maharaj restrict Punjab Kings to 147/8

Mullanpur, April 13 (UNI) Avesh Khan and Keshav Maharaj starred for Rajasthan Royals as they restricted Punjab Kings to a below-par total of 147/8 in the 27th match of IPL 2024 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

#Avesh # Maharaj restrict Punjab Kings to 147/8

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

HP : BJP working on a strategy to increase party's vote share by 10 percent in every booth :Sharma

Shimla, April 13(UNI)Mandi, BJP State General Secretary Bihari Lal Sharma said the Bharatiya Janata Party is moving ahead with the strategy of increasing the party''s vote share by 10 percent in every booth.

#HP : BJP working on a strategy to increase party's vote share by 10 percent in every booth :Sharma

TN: Election officials seize Rs 1 Cr cash from Village Panchayat President’s house
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 13 (UNI) In a major seizure ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Election Flying Squad officials seized Rs One Crore cash from the house of Ettarai Panchayat Union President A.Dhivya at Ettarai village in Tiruchirapalli district on Friday night.
#TN: Election officials seize Rs 1 Cr cash from Village Panchayat President’s house

Two killed, 1 injured as SUV rams into truck
Deoria (UP), Apr 13 (UNI) Two people were killed and one more was injured when an SUV rammed into a stationary truck in the Madanpur area of Deoria district here in Uttar Pradesh,a police officer said.
#Two killed #1 injured as SUV rams into truck

Chinese police take back 130 gambling, scam suspects from Cambodia

Wuhan, Apr 13 (UNI) Two police-chartered civilian flights brought back 130 gambling and scam suspects from Cambodia earlier on Saturday.

#Chinese police take back 130 gambling # scam suspects from Cambodia

1 killed, 13 injured after semitrailer rams into public safety office in U.S. Texas
Houston, Apr 13 (UNI) One person was killed and 13 others were injured after a stolen semitrailer rammed into a Department of Public Safety office on Friday in Brenham, U.S. state of Texas, authorities said.
#1 killed #13 injured after semitrailer rams into public safety office in U.S. Texas

AP : Congress allocates 1 MP, 8 Assembly seats to CPM

Vijayawada, Apr 12 (UNI) The Congress party has allocated one Lok Sabha and 8 Assembly seats to the CPI(M) .

#AP : Congress allocates 1 MP # 8 Assembly seats to CPM

Arunachal: Miscreants burn down PPA Chief’s vehicle, 1 detained

Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Unidentified miscreants burnt down a vehicle of the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) President and MLA candidate from Koloriang constituency in Kurung Kumey district, Kahfa Bengia, on Friday.

#Arunachal: Miscreants burn down PPA Chief’s vehicle # 1 detained

Badoni does rescue act, boosts LSG's total to 167/7

Lucknow, April 12 (UNI) Crucial knocks by Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan rescued Lucknow Super Giants and helped to boost their score to 167/7 against Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of IPL 2024 here on Friday.

#Badoni does rescue act # boosts LSG's total to 167/7

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

Bihar :"PM Modi took 10 years to bring appetizer, will take 100 years to bring main course": Lalu
Patna Apr. 12 (UNI) RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav said "Prime Minister Narendra Modi took 10 years to bring the appetizer, he will take 100 years to bring the main course".
#Bihar :"PM Modi took 10 years to bring appetizer #will take 100 years to bring main course": Lalu

Maha: Sanjay Raut to inaugurate Khaire''s campaign office on Apr 13
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut will inaugurate the central campaign office of Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) Lok Sabha candidate Chandrakant Khaire here on Saturday.
#Maha: Sanjay Raut to inaugurate Khaire''''s campaign office on Apr 13

Indian Men's Hockey Team go down 1-3 to Australia in fourth match of Test Series

Perth, Apr 12 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down 1-3 against Australia in their fourth game of the five-match Test series here on Friday.

#Indian Men's Hockey Team go down 1-3 to Australia in fourth match of Test Series

Argentine court rules Iran, Hezbollah responsible for 1994 terrorist attack

Buenos Aires, Apr 12 (UNI) The Argentine Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation has decided to review the verdicts in the case of the attack on the Jewish cultural centre in 1994 and conduct a new trial in absentia of Iranians tried in the case, and concluded that the terrorist attack was organised by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, the media reported.

#Argentine court rules Iran # Hezbollah responsible for 1994 terrorist attack

Tripura: Priyanka to hold roadshow in Agartala on April 16
Agartala, Apr 12 (UNI) All India Congress Committee General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to arrive at Agartala on April 16 to campaign for the West Tripura INDIA block candidate Asish Kumar Saha, the election for which is scheduled on April 19.
#Tripura: Priyanka to hold roadshow in Agartala on April 16

TCS starts earning season for Q4 for IT sector on high; report 9.1 pc jump in net income at Rs 12434 cr
Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) IT Major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday started the earning season for the Q4 for tech sector on a high note as it reported 9.1 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 12,434 crore during January-March quarter of 2023-24.
#TCS starts earning season for Q4 for IT sector on high; report 9.1 pc jump in net income at Rs 12434 cr

World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon
Bengaluru, Apr 12 (UNI) Emmaculate Anyango Achol, the world''s second-fastest 10K woman runner, is set to be the star attraction at the 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, taking place on April 28.
#World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon

World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon
Bengaluru, Apr 12 (UNI) Emmaculate Anyango Achol, the world''s second-fastest 10K woman runner, is set to be the star attraction at the 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, taking place on April 28.
#World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon

ECI to send 10 more companies of special forces to Arunachal: CEO
Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will be sending an additional 10 companies of Special Forces to Arunachal Pradesh to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the ensuing general elections in the hilly state.
#ECI to send 10 more companies of special forces to Arunachal: CEO

HP introduces AI-enhanced gaming & creation laptops, Omen transcend 14

Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) HP has introduced its range of AI-enhanced laptops designed for gamers and content creators in India at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,74999 respectively.

#HP introduces AI-enhanced gaming & creation laptops # Omen transcend 14

Rupee down 17 paise against USD
Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) The rupee on Friday tumbled down 17 paise to 83.37 in the opening session on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee down 17 paise against USD

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

PVR INOX expands footprint in South India with its 14-screen megaplex
Bengaluru, April 11 (UNI) In continuation of PVR INOX''s commitment to providing unparalleled cinematic experiences to its audience, the company launched its 14-screen Megaplex at Phoenix Mall of Asia, equipped with cutting-edge technology and premium formats like MX4D and ScreenX here on Thursday.
#PVR INOX expands footprint in South India with its 14-screen megaplex

Rs 100 Cr worth cash, liquor seized since Mar 16 in AP: CEO

Ongole, Apr 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said that Rs 100 crore worth cash, liquor and other valuables have been seized across the state since March 16 when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force.

#Rs 100 Cr worth cash # liquor seized since Mar 16 in AP: CEO

IMD predicts rainfall over Central India till Apr 13
New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms over Central India till Saturday.
#IMD predicts rainfall over Central India till Apr 13

Merc India sells over 18K cars in FY24, highest ever sales in fiscal
Mumbai, Apr 11 (UNI) Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India said on Thursday that its total sales in financial year 2023-24 stood at 18,123 units, a 10pc year-on-year increase and also its highest ever sales in a year.
#Merc India sells over 18K cars in FY24 #highest ever sales in fiscal

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

UP: 11 sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for murder

Baghpat (UP), Apr 11 (UNI) Eleven people, including four brothers, were sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment along with a penalty of Rs 25,000 by a special court here in Baghpat in a four-year-old murder case, prosecution counsel said on Thursday.

#UP: 11 sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for murder

PM Modi to address poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14
Bengaluru, April 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Lok Sabha poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14, a BJP official said on Wednesday.
#PM Modi to address poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14

Parag, Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT
Jaipur, April 10 (UNI) Riding on a commanding batting performance, propelled by the dynamic duo of Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals set up a challenging target for the Gujarat Titans in an IPL match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Wednesday.
#Parag #Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

Parag, Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT
Jaipur, April 10 (UNI) Riding on a commanding batting performance, propelled by the dynamic duo of Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals set up a challenging target for the Gujarat Titans in an IPL match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Wednesday.
#Parag #Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

Amit Shah will address election rally in Nanded on April 11
Nanded, Apr 10 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah will address an election rally in support of the party''s Nanded Lok Sabha constituency candidate and sitting MP Pratap Patil Chiklikar on Thursday.
#Amit Shah will address election rally in Nanded on April 11

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

South Indian ORA decides to discontinue Oneplus product sales from May 1

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) The South Indian Organised Retailers Association (ORA), the registered association of the Organised Retailer Chains in India, on Wednesday decided to discontinue of Oneplus Product Sales from May 1, 2024, due to unresolved Concerns.

#South Indian ORA decides to discontinue Oneplus product sales from May 1

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

EAM S Jaishankar to interact with Pune''s youth on April 12
Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will interact with the youth of city on topic,
''Journey of Global Rise of India'', on Friday.
#EAM S Jaishankar to interact with Pune''s youth on April 12

Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-2 to Australia in their third match of Test Series
Perth, Apr 10 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down 1-2 against Australia in their neck-to-neck third game of the five match Test series here on Wednesday.
#Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-2 to Australia in their third match of Test Series

SC stays Madhya Pradesh HC order barring 10 lawyers from practice
New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madhya Pradesh High Court order which had barred ten lawyers, who were the office bearers of the Bar Association at Seoni, from appearing before any court for one month as they indulged in calling a strike.
#SC stays Madhya Pradesh HC order barring 10 lawyers from practice

Rupee up 13 paise against USD
Mumbai, April 10 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday rallied paise to close at 83.19, against USD on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.
#Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Mumbai:Youth gets 10 yrs RI for assaulting minor

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) A special court for the protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) has awarded ten years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to a 26-year-old youth from Parel for sexually assaulting and harassing a minor girl in 2017.

#Mumbai:Youth gets 10 yrs RI for assaulting minor

BJP releases 10th list of candidates, replaces Pawan Singh with Ahluwalia from Asansol
New Delhi, April 10 (UNI) BJP on Wednesday released the 10th list of nine candidates for the Lok Sabha Polls from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh.
#BJP releases 10th list of candidates #replaces Pawan Singh with Ahluwalia from Asansol

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



Sikh community to celebrate Vaisakhi in grand scale from April 12 to 14

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) The 325th Khalsa Panth Foundation Day Celebration, popularly known as "Vaisakhi", will be celebrated on a grand scale by the Sikh community of Telangana from April 12 to 14, 2024.

#Sikh community to celebrate Vaisakhi in grand scale from April 12 to 14



Chhattisgarh: Death toll in Durg accident rises to 14, President, PM express grief

Raipur, April 10 (UNI) The death toll in a bus accident in Kumhari of Durg district in Chhattisgarh has increased to 14 after more injured succumbed, police sources said on Wednesday.

#Chhattisgarh: Death toll in Durg accident rises to 14 #President #PM express grief



Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) The rupee advanced 13 paise to 83.19 in the opening session on the selling of the US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said on Wednesday.

#Rupee up 13 paise against USD



Sensex recovers over 100 points

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday recovered 157 points at 74841.17 in the opening session on the strength of metal, oil, gas, and real estate stocks.

#Sensex recovers over 100 points



Israeli airstrike kills 14 in Gaza''s refugee camp

Gaza, Apr 10 (UNI) At least 14 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, Palestinian medical sources and eyewitnesses said Tuesday.

#Israeli airstrike kills 14 in Gaza''s refugee camp

Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in J&K on Apr 10

Srinagar, Apr 9 (UNI) Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

#Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in J&K on Apr 10



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



Border area got family bunkers, roads, towers, reservations in 10 years: Jitendra

Jammu, Apr 9 (UNI) Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said people along the International border got Family Bunkers, road network up to zero line, towers, toilets, 4 percent reservation in government jobs and admission to higher education institutions during the last 10 years only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over.

#Border area got family bunkers #roads #towers #reservations in 10 years: Jitendra

Man in Mizoram gets 10 years jail in drug case

Aizawl, Apr 9(UNI) A Fast Track Court in Kolasib district in Mizoram on Tuesday sentenced a 45-year-old man to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment of
10 years and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

#Man in Mizoram gets 10 years jail in drug case

iHub-Data to start six-month training class on AI/ML at IIIT Hyderabad from May 19

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Technology Innovation Hub, iHub-Data, at IIIT Hyderabad, will offer a six-month-long training class on AI/ML for top performers from engineering colleges in and around the city.

#iHub-Data to start six-month training class on AI/ML at IIIT Hyderabad from May 19

Shillong Cong candidate Vincent Pala features in top 10 wealthiest candidates for LS

Shillong, April 9 (UNI) Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee President Vincent Pala has been featured in the top 10 wealthiest candidates’ list for the Phase 1 Lok Sabha elections.

#Shillong Cong candidate Vincent Pala features in top 10 wealthiest candidates for LS



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

6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia -- USGS

Hong Kong, Apr 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 0948 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo # Indonesia -- USGS

Accused in 108 FIRs across 21 dists for fraud arrested in Jt op

Chandigarh, April 9 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Fazilka police in a joint operation with Faridkot Police have arrested Neeraj Thathai alias Neeraj Arora in the multi-crore Nature Heights Infra Scam case.

#Accused in 108 FIRs across 21 dists for fraud arrested in Jt op

At least 14 killed in road accidents in NW Kenya

Nakuru, Apr 9 (UNI) At least 14 people were killed and several others injured in two separate road accidents in northwest Kenya within a few hours, police said on Tuesday.

#At least 14 killed in road accidents in NW Kenya

1 killed, 12 injured as explosion hits mosque in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 9 (UNI) A policeman was killed and 12 others injured in an explosion inside a mosque in Quetta in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Monday night, police said.

#1 killed # 12 injured as explosion hits mosque in SW Pakistan



MVA finalises seat sharing: Sena (UBT) 21, Cong 17, NCP (SP) 10

Mumbai, April 9 (UNI) The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance on Tuesday announced the seat sharing details for the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena (UBT) led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray will contest on 21 seats, the Congres will fight in 17 constituencies and the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) led by Sharad Pawar will contest from 10 seats.

#MVA finalises seat sharing: Sena (UBT) 21 #Cong 17 #NCP (SP) 10

'Gudhipadwa' 1st day of Marathi new year celebrated with enthusiasm in Marathwada

Chhatrapati Sambhaijnagar, Apr 9 (UNI) ‘Gudi Padwa’ the very first day of Chaitra month of the Marathi new year, is being celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety across the Marathwada region of the state, which comprises eight districts, on Tuesday.

#'Gudhipadwa' 1st day of Marathi new year celebrated with enthusiasm in Marathwada

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



Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) A disciplined bowling performance by the bowlers, thanks to three wicket hauls by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Tushar Deshpande and two wickets in the final over by left arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman helped five time winners and champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 137 for nine in the IPL match at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday night.

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9



Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) A disciplined bowling performance by the bowlers, thanks to three wicket hauls by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Tushar Deshpande and two wickets in the final over by left arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman helped five time winners and champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 137 for nine in the IPL match at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday night.

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9



Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) A disciplined bowling performance by the bowlers, thanks to three wicket hauls by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Tushar Deshpande and two wickets in the final over by left arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman helped five time winners and champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 137 for nine in the IPL match at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday night.

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Lok Sabha: Final list of candidates prepared, 194 candidates in fray

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (UNI) As the deadline for withdrawing nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections ended, 194 candidates are in the fray for the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala.

#Lok Sabha: Final list of candidates prepared # 194 candidates in fray

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

Jain Sadhvi Saumyaji completes 1008 Ayambil fasts

Mumbai Apr 8 (UNI) Jain sadhvi Saumyaji Mahasatiji, revered as Maha Tapasvi, was felicitated here on Tuesday for completing 1008 Ayambil fasts.

#Jain Sadhvi Saumyaji completes 1008 Ayambil fasts



Sophie Molineux earns central contract as 17-strong Australian list named

Sydney, Apr 8 (UNI) Upon a strong international comeback, women spin-bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux has earned a Cricket Australia central contract as part of a 17-player group for 2024/2025.

#Sophie Molineux earns central contract as 17-strong Australian list named



Sophie Molineux earns central contract as 17-strong Australian list named

Sydney, Apr 8 (UNI) Upon a strong international comeback, women spin-bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux has earned a Cricket Australia central contract as part of a 17-player group for 2024/2025.

#Sophie Molineux earns central contract as 17-strong Australian list named

Over 10,400 houses flooded in parts of Russia

Moscow, April 8 (UNI) More than 10,400 residential houses have been flooded across Russia''s western Siberia, the Volga region and Central Federal District, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said Monday.

#Over 10 #400 houses flooded in parts of Russia

Jammu Cyber Cell Police cracks online financial fraud worth Rs 1.18 lakhs

Jammu, Apr 8 (UNI) Jammu Cyber Cell Police claimed to have cracked three separate online cybercrime complaints.

#Jammu Cyber Cell Police cracks online financial fraud worth Rs 1.18 lakhs

2-day Gangaur festival in Jaipur on Apr 11

Jaipur, Apr 8 (UNI) The two-day Gangaur festival will begin on April 11 in Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan.

#2-day Gangaur festival in Jaipur on Apr 11



Housing Under Modi - A 10-Year Retrospective – NAREDCO-ANAROCK Report

Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) The Indian residential real estate market has greatly benefited from several reforms by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government,
helping the industry to not only to emerge stronger but also to scale new heights, a published report said on Monday.

#Housing Under Modi - A 10-Year Retrospective – NAREDCO-ANAROCK Report

Cambodia arrests duo for trafficking over 17 kg of narcotics

Phnom Penh, Apr 8 (UNI) Cambodia has arrested two local people for possessing and trafficking illicit drugs, seizing over 17 kg of narcotics, the country''s Anti-Drug Department (ADP) said in a news release on Monday.

#Cambodia arrests duo for trafficking over 17 kg of narcotics

Road accident kills 3, injures 10 in Afghanistan

Kabul, Apr 8 (UNI) At least three travelers were killed and 10 others injured in a traffic accident in east Afghanistan''s Laghman province, local media outlet TOLOnews reported Monday.

#Road accident kills 3 # injures 10 in Afghanistan

Highway crash kills 12, injures 2 in Indonesia

Jakarta, Apr 8 (UNI) Twelve people were killed and two others injured in a fatal crash involving three vehicles on a highway in the Indonesian province of West Java on Monday, police said.

#Highway crash kills 12 # injures 2 in Indonesia



2 killed, 10 injured as blast hits market area in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Two people were killed, and 10 others injured when a bomb went off in a market area in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Sunday night, officials said.

#2 killed #10 injured as blast hits market area in SW Pakistan

Jammu Police identifies 14 ‘drug hot spots’ areas

Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Highlighting various efforts to eliminate the drug menace in the city, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Vinod Kumar on Sunday said 14 locations have been identified as ‘drug hot spots’.

#Jammu Police identifies 14 ‘drug hot spots’ areas

Jammu Police identifies 14 ‘drug hot spots’ areas

Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Highlighting various efforts aimed at eliminating the drug menace in the city, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Jammu, Vinod Kumar, said on Sunday that 14 locations have been identified as ‘drug hot spots’.

#Jammu Police identifies 14 ‘drug hot spots’ areas

38 kg of heroin, 134 kg of meth seized in Mizoram over 3 months

Aizawl, Apr 7 (UNI) Enforcement agencies in Mizoram seized a staggering 38.36 kg heroin as well as around 134 kg methamphetamine between January and March, officials said on Sunday.

#38 kg of heroin # 134 kg of meth seized in Mizoram over 3 months



BJP’s Etala Rajender confident of securing 12 MP seats in Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 7 (UNI) Malkajgiri Parliament Constituency BJP candidate Etala Rajender expressed confidence that the party would secure victory in 12 out of 17 seats in the upcoming Telangana Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 13.

#BJP’s Etala Rajender confident of securing 12 MP seats in Telangana