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Arvind Kejriwal praised M K Stalin and said they share a common vision for education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment, appreciating Tamil Nadu’s governance while campaigning for the DMK-led alliance in Chennai ahead of the April 23 elections
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Rahul Gandhi accused AIADMK of aligning with the BJP due to corruption, calling it a gateway for expansion in Tamil Nadu, while defending federalism and backing the DMK-Congress alliance ahead of the April 23 polls
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The Mariana, carrying six people, was found overturned near Saipan after Typhoon Sinlaku. The U.S. Coast Guard continues large-scale searches across 75,000 square nautical miles with international assistance
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The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A23, an indigenously built diving support craft at Kolkata, enhancing underwater operations, salvage, and coastal capabilities under the Ministry of Defence’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
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The Delhi High Court will pronounce its verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the Delhi Excise Policy case, amid arguments from the Central Bureau of Investigation over alleged bias claims
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POSCO and JSW Steel signed a $7.3 billion joint venture to build a 6-million-ton steel plant in Odisha, strengthening industrial cooperation and global supply chains between South Korea and India
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The Swarana Kanta Sharma recused from hearing bail plea of former Naresh Balyan in an Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act case involving alleged extortion and gang links, with the matter now scheduled before another bench
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Mamata Banerjee alleged selective targeting of Trinamool Congress workers ahead of West Bengal polls, accusing central agencies and the Election Commission of India of bias, while claiming attempts to influence arrests, EVM handling, and campaign operations
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Samsung Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong took a selfie with Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a Noida luncheon, highlighting India–Korea industrial ties, Samsung’s manufacturing base, and growing business cooperation
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The India Meteorological Department warned of heatwave conditions across parts of India from April 20–25, affecting multiple states, along with hot and humid weather, warm nights, and isolated thunderstorm and hailstorm activity in several regions
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Amid severe heatwave conditions in Jharkhand, authorities revised school timings to morning hours and issued a yellow alert. Health officials urged preparedness, medical readiness, and public precautions as temperatures rose up to 44°C in several districts
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A Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation survey shows health insurance coverage in India rose sharply from 2017–18 to 2025, alongside detailed data on medical expenses, hospitalisation costs, and rising non-communicable diseases across age groups
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Intelligence inputs warn that Inter-Services Intelligence is focusing on Punjab through targeted killings, drug smuggling, and arms supply, using low-intensity blasts and financial incentives to recruit youth and sustain cross-border terror networks
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Nepal has decided to shift government employee salaries from monthly to fortnightly payments, aiming to boost spending and economic circulation. The move, approved at ministerial level, may require legal changes under existing civil service laws before implementation
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The Supreme Court of India refused a “fishing inquiry” into alleged addition of 5–7 lakh voters in West Bengal electoral rolls, urging challenges through proper legal process while reviewing related Special Intensive Revision (SIR) petitions ahead of upcoming Assembly elections
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Over 6,000 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran in a single day via Torkham and Spin Boldak borders, with authorities providing assistance amid large-scale repatriation challenges and reintegration concerns
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Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigned in Chennai urging voters to defeat the “slave alliance” and support the DMK-led SPA in the April 23 elections, alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party caused a financial crisis in the state
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The Yvette Cooper urged a “toll-free” Strait of Hormuz during diplomatic talks, stressing freedom of navigation amid US-Iran tensions, while the United Kingdom pushes global consensus to keep key energy routes open and unrestricted
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The National Commission for Women recommended lifelong medical care, stronger legal aid, disability recognition, and faster justice for acid attack survivors in India, including Zero FIR, compensation reforms, and improved rehabilitation under the pending Victims of Acid Attacks Bill, 2022
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Indian agencies report increased propaganda and fundraising activity by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and Islamic State Khorasan Province targeting India, urging attacks, spreading AI-generated misinformation, and expanding recruitment through encrypted and multilingual online networks
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Lee Jae Myung praised Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, as India and South Korea agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, defence, and clean energy through upgraded economic frameworks and new institutional mechanisms
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The Election Commission of India ordered a 48-hour ‘Dry Day’ in poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu under the Representation of the People Act, restricting liquor sales to ensure free, fair elections and prevent voter influence
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Police in Nagpur arrested Riyaz Kazi of Universal Multipurpose Society over alleged religious conversion and misconduct complaints involving children, with authorities investigating possible wider networks and funding behind the reported activities
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The teaser of Krishna, directed by Manu Anand, debuted at NAB Show 2026, showcasing an AI-driven filmmaking approach by Collective Artists Network, blending mythology with advanced technology for global storytelling
