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• Karnataka Leaders Condole Death of 8 Pilgrims in Andhra Road Accident
  
  Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka, along with other prominent leaders, has expressed grief over the death of eight pilgrims in an accident in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.R. Ashoka condoned the incident, stating, "News has emerged of a...
• Case Filed against TVK Chief Vijay over Alleged MCC Violation During Chennai Roadshow
  
  A case has been registered against Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), for allegedly violating election norms by conducting an unauthorised roadshow in Chennai's T Nagar area, police said on Thursday.According to officials, the action was initiated following...
• Govt to Launch 15TH Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions on Friday
  
  In a bid to support India's growing energy needs and advancing the vision of a self-reliant nation, the Coal Ministry is set to organise a 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions and stakeholder consultation in Mumbai on Friday.According to an official statement on...
• Two Children Killed as Massive Fire Destroys Dozens of Huts in Lucknow Slum Cluster
  
  The bodies of an infant and a toddler were recovered early on Thursday following a devastating fire that broke out a day earlier in a slum cluster in Lucknow's Vikas Nagar area, destroying more than two dozen huts and sparking panic among residents.Officials said the...
• Wrong Message Being Spread: Kiren Rijiju Appeals Oppn Not to Spread Rumours on Delimitation Bill
  
  Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday appealed to the Opposition not to spread rumours regarding the delimitation bill, stating that a wrong message is being spread and urged them not to do that.This comes as a special session of Parliament has been...
• Jammu: BSF Organises Yoga Session at Veer Bhumi Park under 'Yoga at Iconic Places' Initiative
  
  The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday organised a yoga session at Veer Bhumi Park in Samba district under the "Yoga at Iconic Places" initiative, with 57 personnel participating in asanas, pranayama and meditation.BSF Jammu took to social media 'X' and said, "BSF...
• Three Killed, 23 Injured as Private Bus Goes Out of Control in Rajasthan
  
  At least three people died, and more than 23 passengers sustained injuries in a road accident in the Ranpur police station area of Kota in Rajasthan.A private bus was involved in the crash, said officials, adding that the accident was reported late on Wednesday night.Among...
• Congress CM Debate Intensifies Ahead of Kerala Election Verdict
  
  Even before the votes are counted, the Congress party in Kerala is grappling with a familiar problem, internal rivalry. With polling for the 140-member Assembly concluded on April 9 and results due on May 4, growing optimism about a possible United Democratic Front (UDF)...
• Seventh Arrest in Mumbai Concert Drug Death Case; Police Uncover Wider Supply Network
  
  In connection with the deaths of two individuals due to a suspected drug overdose at a live concert in Mumbai, the Vanrai Police Station has arrested another accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, officials said.According to the police, the latest...
• Fatal Chhattisgarh Incident Again Raises Concerns over Vedanta's Long-standing Safety Problems
  
  Mining major Vedanta's industrial safety practices have come under renewed scrutiny after a deadly boiler tube explosion at its power plant in Chhattisgarh, where at least 14 workers have died and several others remain critical.The Anil Agarwal-backed company -- which is...
• Eight Devotees from Karnataka Killed in Andhra Road Accident
  
  At least eight devotees were killed, and 12 others were injured when a vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a ready-mix lorry in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district on Thursday.The accident occurred early morning near Chilakaladona in Mantralayam. The victims,...
• Bengal Polls: Sensitive Booths to Have Three CCTV Cameras, Others Two Each
  
  In an attempt to keep the polling system in the forthcoming two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal under total surveillance, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to install three CCTV cameras in sensitive booths and two in non-sensitive booths.Insiders from...
• Mumbai Police Arrest Accused for Molesting Minor Girls in Chembur
  
  A disturbing incident has surfaced in Mumbai's Chembur area, where a man identified as Asgar Samsuddin Ansari has been arrested for allegedly stalking and molesting minor girls.According to the Chembur Police, the accused targeted 12-year-old girls while they were playing...
• Temperatures rise across TN; light rain likely in some regions
  
  The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast a gradual rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the coming days, with light rainfall expected in isolated pockets, particularly along the Western Ghats and select coastal districts.According to an official...
• Cong, DMK Move Motions to Oppose Women's Quota Amendment Bills
  
  Congress Lok Sabha MP Hibi Eden and DMK Parliamentary Party leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi moved motions on Thursday to oppose the amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the Lok Sabha.This comes as a three-day special sitting of the extended Budget session of...
• TN Polls: Vijay to Unveil TVK'S Manifesto in Chennai Today
  
  With just a week remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, political parties across the state have intensified their campaign efforts, rolling out voter outreach programmes and releasing their election manifestos packed with promises.Major players such as the DMK and...
• PM Modi announces ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of deceased in Andhra bus accident
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool bus accident and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the grieving families.In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, "The mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra...
• Mark Mobius Was Always Bullish on India's Economy with Young Population, Robust Consumer Growth
  
  Ace investor Dr Mark Mobius, who died at the age of 89, was always bullish on India and its economy, stressing that the country will stay on the path to becoming the third-largest economy in the near future.According to the billionaire investor who ran the Mobius EM...
• Bengal Polls: ECI Directs Bamboo Fencing around Unenclosed Polling Stations
  
  The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the erection of temporary bamboo fencing around unenclosed polling stations -- those polling stations without proper boundary walls -- to prevent the entry of unauthorised persons.An insider from the office of the Chief...
• Stalin Burns Copy of Delimitation Bill, Raises Black Flag outside His Residence
  
  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday intensified his opposition to the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise by symbolically burning a copy of the delimitation bill and raising a black flag.Leading from the front, Stalin burned the proposed delimitation bill...
• Delhi Police Arrest Cyber Stalker, Serial Extortionist; over 500 Women Targeted
  
  Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a cyber fraudster and serial extortionist involved in large-scale honey-trapping, romance scams, and blackmailing of women through fake profiles on dating and matrimonial platforms.The accused, identified as Anand Kumar (35), a resident of...
• Country All Set to Take Historic Step towards Women's Empowerment: PM Modi
  
  As the Special Session of Parliament for amendments to Nari Shakti Vandam Adhiniyam is set to begin on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "historic step" towards women's empowerment.A three-day special sitting of the extended Budget session of Parliament is...
• Eight Pilgrims Killed as Car Collides with Lorry in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool
  
  At least eight people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident near Chilakaladona in Mantralayam mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district early on Thursday, officials said.The accident occurred when a Bolero vehicle carrying...
• TN Polls: Rahul Gandhi's Absence Looms Large as DMK Steps up Campaign
  
  With just over a week remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, political activity has intensified across the state, with major parties accelerating their campaign efforts in what is shaping up to be a crucial electoral battle.The ruling DMK is...
• Dawood-linked fake currency syndicate goes local as border routes tighten
  
  Indian agencies have reported a sharp rise in counterfeit currency seizures, pointing to a renewed push by organised networks to expand operations.Investigators say the syndicate linked to Dawood Ibrahim, operating from Pakistan, is increasingly directing operatives in...

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