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Kedarnath Temple opens, followed by Badrinath Temple, marking full start of Char Dham Yatra 2026. With Gangotri and Yamunotri already open, lakhs of devotees arrive as authorities ensure safety, registration, and facilities
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India Meteorological Department issues orange and yellow alerts across Telangana as Hyderabad expects evening thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds bringing relief from heatwave. Similar patterns of hot days followed by storms likely to continue through April 27
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Kash Patel files $250 million defamation suit against The Atlantic and journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick, alleging false misconduct claims. The case invokes New York Times v. Sullivan standards as both sides defend positions
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Election Commission of India flags seven sensitive districts ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 phase one, deploying heavy central forces and 2,193 QRTs. Enhanced booth security, strict monitoring, and two-stage voter verification aim to curb violence and intimidation
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Kerala Police warn Vivo and iQOO users about fake OriginOS update scams spreading malware to steal banking data. Users are urged to avoid suspicious links, install updates only via settings, and report fraud via helpline 1930 or cyber portal
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Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra warns West Asia conflict may entrench inflation via supply shocks, prompting a wait-and-watch stance on interest rates. He highlights trade exposure, forex resilience, rupee flexibility, and ongoing digital initiatives like UPI and Unified Lending Interface platform
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JD Vance may travel to Islamabad for US-Iran peace talks as a fragile ceasefire nears expiry. Donald Trump signaled urgency amid tensions, stalled negotiations, and disagreements over uranium enrichment and lifting the US blockade
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Kothagudem Bhadrachalam Bar Association urges establishment of Sessions or Assistant Sessions Court to improve legal access, reduce case transfers, and speed justice for tribal populations, highlighting 600 pending cases and long travel burdens across Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh regions
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The rupee fell 25 paise to 93.16 against the United States dollar amid West Asia tensions and rising crude concerns. Disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz increased dollar demand, keeping the local currency under pressure despite earlier gains
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India and the United States began fresh trade talks in Washington to finalise an interim bilateral deal amid shifting tariff policies. Both sides aim to resolve disputes on tariffs, market access and investigations, with negotiations seen as key to broader economic ties
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Narendra Modi highlighted ancient India–South Korea ties through the legend of Queen Heo Hwang-ok, alongside modern cultural exchanges, as both nations expanded cooperation in creative industries during talks with President Lee Jae Myung
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Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a tribal museum, planetarium, and science centre in Odisha’s Rourkela. The visit includes multiple projects and high-level interactions, with tight security arrangements in place for the President’s day-long official programme
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The Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s recusal in the excise policy case, ruling allegations of bias were unsubstantiated and warning against undermining judicial integrity through perception-based claims
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Protests erupted across Goa over alleged derogatory remarks by activist Gautam Khattar against St Francis Xavier. Multiple complaints were filed, with opposition demanding arrests and action against a minister, as authorities stressed maintaining communal harmony amid escalating tensions
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Securities and Exchange Board of India slashed minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000 from Rs 2 lakh, aiming to boost retail participation in Social Stock Exchanges. The move seeks to democratise impact investing and improve funding access for nonprofits
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Authorities in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur found no evidence of an aircraft crash despite viral social media claims. Officials confirmed the smoke seen was from a forest fire. Search operations, including drones and inter-state checks, yielded no signs of any aviation accident
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed lawyer Nilesh Ojha’s plea against contempt proceedings over allegations against a judge in the Disha Salian case. It stressed judicial integrity, warning that reckless public accusations undermine public trust in the justice system
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ED scrutiny of I-PAC over alleged money laundering sparks political controversy in West Bengal. Trinamool Congress defends its role in campaigns, while critics call it a “shadow setup”. The probe intensifies ahead of Assembly elections, raising questions on influence and funding
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An explosion at a Virudhunagar fireworks unit killed 25 workers, mostly women, injuring several others. A second blast hit rescuers. The owner is absconding, illegal safety violations suspected. Tamil Nadu government announced Rs 5.5 lakh ex gratia and probe ordered
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The Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force arrested four suspects linked to foreign-based gangsters in Patiala, recovering illegal pistols and ammunition, and foiling planned crimes as part of an ongoing crackdown on organised criminal networks
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed review petitions by Umar Khalid challenging denial of bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, holding no error in its earlier judgment and refusing an oral hearing
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Omar Abdullah announced ex-gratia relief from the CM’s fund after a bus accident in Udhampur killed 21 people and injured 29, offering compensation to victims’ families and reaffirming government support
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Xi Jinping called for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, stressing it as an international waterway amid Iran–US tensions, energy concerns, and rising regional conflict affecting trade and navigation security
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A judge of the Allahabad High Court recused himself from hearing a plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged dual citizenship, after controversy over social media posts and prior legal observations on issuing notice to the accused
