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29 NAXALS KILLED AHEAD OF POLLS IN CHHATTISGARH

Biggest encounter ever in the state | Toll in Bastar rises to 79

Six people killed as boat capsizes in Jhelum river

In a tragic incident on Tuesday, six people lost their lives as a boat carrying local residents and school children capsized in the Jhelum river near Gandbal-Batwara area of Srinagar.

'You are not so innocent', SC tells Ramdev as yoga guru apologises in court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a stern warning to yoga guru Ramdev and his associate Balkrishna, cautioning them against any attempts to disparage allopathy.

Dissent in Congress over Manish Tiwari nomination

The announcement of Manish Tiwari as the Congress candidate for Chandigarh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections has sparked controversy within the party.

Rupee plunges to lowest level of 83.61 against US dollar

The rupee plunged 17 paise to hit its lowest level of 83.61 against the US dollar for the second time in four weeks on Tuesday, tracking negative equity markets and a strong greenback against major crosses overseas amid geopolitical tensions.

Egg fetches Rs 2.26 lakh in auction in Kashmir village

When the Masjid Committee in Malpora village in Sopore in North Kashmir decided to raise funds for completion of mosque construction, members went door-to-door during the Muslim month of fasting.

Lucknow boy tops Civil Services Exam

Lucknow boy Aditya Srivastava has secured the first position in the Civil Services Examination, 2023, the results of which were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday.

Do not try to bring down system, says SC on plea for VVPAT

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, while hearing pleas seeking cross-verification of the votes cast with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) raised doubts about the petitioners' contentions about the feasibility of the physical counting of votes given the large population of India.

India opened up its market for US: Biden

After resolving half a dozen WTO disputes last year, India opened up its market for several US products which have benefitted American farmers, a top Biden administration official told lawmakers on Tuesday.

Surjewala banned from campaigning

The Election Commission on Tuesday banned Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48-hours over his alleged “derogatory remarks” against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini.

ALL ABOUT RAILWAYS

Since 1853 to present, India has witnessed a miraculous change in the railway sector. On Tuesday, Indian Railways marks 171st anniversary of historic maiden journey from Boribunder to Thane.

Minor fire breaks out at North Block, no casualties

A minor fire broke out on Tuesday on the second floor of the North Block, located in the high-security Raisina Hills.

Civil Services: Jamia Millia come off with flying colours

As many as 31 students from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), cleared the Civil Services Main Exam, 2023.

NARINE BLAZES HIS WAY TO 49-BALL TON, POWERS KKR TO 223/6 AGAINST RR

Star bowling allrounder Sunil Narine's blazing 109-run knock powered Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 223/6 against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the iconic Eden Gardens on Tuesday.

MIDDLE EAST ON EDGE AFTER ISRAEL VOWS 'RESPONSE' TO IRAN ATTACK

Israel and Iran traded threats on Tuesday after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened regional tensions as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.

I AM FOCUSED ON BRINGING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE IN JORHAT: GAURAV GOGOI

Gaurav Gogoi’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of Jorhat’s rich history and cultural significance.

SC adjourns medical bail plea of NewsClick founder for April 22

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the medical bail plea of Prabir Purkayastha, Newsclick founder and Editor-in-Chief, lodged in Tihar jail under anti-terror law, for April 22.

Ram Navami: Arun Yogiraj shares Ram Lalla idolmaking journey

As lakhs of devotees will be thronging to Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir on April 17 on the occassion of Ram Navami on April 17, Arun Yogiraj, the man who sculpted the statue of Lord Ram Lalla shared the journey of his craft.

Chaiti Chhath: Devotees offer 'Araghya' to rising sun at Delhi's Kalindi Kunj Ghat

Devotees gathered on the banks of the Kalindi Kunj Ghat in New Delhi on Monday morning to offer ‘Araghya’ to the rising sun, on the last day of the 4-day Chhath Puja festival.

EVERYONE WILL REGRET IT: PM MODI ON E-BONDS

Country pushed towards black money in polls, says the PM in his first detailed reaction to electoral bonds

No interim relief to Kejriwal in SC

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking to quash his arrest in a money-laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.

21 retired judges write to CJI

A collective of 21 retired judges from the Supreme Court and high courts has penned a letter to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressing grave concerns over mounting efforts by certain factions to undermine the judiciary through calculated pressure, misinformation, and public disparagement.

Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 23

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent BRS leader Kalvakuntla Kavitha to judicial custody till April 23, in connection with a corruption case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

'Cong in pact with banned entity to win polls'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at Rahul Gandhi who is contesting from Kerala’s Wayanad, indirectly hinting that he is taking the help of the political wing of a banned organisation to win this election, just to save his face for losing his family seat in Uttar Pradesh in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Katchatheevu: 'Cong, DMK sin hidden for decades'

In his rally here that marked the conclusion of his campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made a Tamil-centric pitch, reiterating setting up Thiruvalluvar centres and labeled Congress and the DMK as “sinners” over ceding of Katchatheevu islet to Sri Lanka.

MY VISION FOR ARUNACHAL PRADESH IS OF PROSPERITY AND OPPORTUNITY: RIJIJU

With a clear vision and steadfast determination, Union Minister of Earth Sciences and Food Processing Industries Kiren Rijiju remains poised to lead Arunachal Pradesh towards a brighter and prosperous future.

Mann meets Kejriwal in jail, says Delhi CM is 'being treated like terrorist'

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail Monday and alleged he was being treated like a terrorist, even as AAP said its government in Delhi will start functioning from jail under a “proper format” with chief minister Kejriwal planning to meet two minister from next week.

'Since Modi ji is there, I felt I can consider politics in Tamil Nadu'

K. Annamalai is touted to be the blue-eyed boy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This big Assam family has nearly 350 voters!

With nearly 350 voters, the family of the late Ron Bahadur Thapa of Phuloguri Nepali Paam in Assam’s Sonitpur district is one of the largest that to exercise their franchise in Assam during the opening phase of polling for the Lok Sabha, on April 19.

'Conspiracy by Pakistan': Sarabjit's daughter on death of his killer

The daughter of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan, Swapandeep Kaur has alleged “conspiracy” of the Pakistani government behind the death of her father’s killer Amir Sarfaraz Tamba stating that “this is not justice.”