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Andhra Pradesh police busted a child trafficking network in Eluru, uncovering illegal sales of a newborn girl for ₹3 lakh and a boy for ₹30,000. Six accused face charges under trafficking and juvenile justice laws; investigations continue
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Kashmir’s higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Pir Ki Gali, and Zojila, received fresh snowfall, closing the Srinagar-Leh highway, while plains like Srinagar experienced rain. The Meteorological Department forecasts erratic weather with rain or snow and gusty winds until March 25
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The Environment Ministry has no objection to the Supreme Court’s proposed 10-member expert committee to define the Aravalli hills. Headed by Kanchan Devi, the committee includes forest, geological, and academic experts to examine ecological and policy aspects comprehensively
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A bus carrying Indian pilgrims fell off a slope in Gorkha District, Nepal, killing seven and injuring seven others. The pilgrims were returning from Manakamana Temple. Police said the driver escaped, and investigations into the accident are ongoing
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AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami ruled out any alliance with Vijay’s TVK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, calling such reports media speculation. He also denied rift with BJP’s Annamalai and said AIADMK-AMMK differences have been resolved
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China’s HQ-9B air defence system is facing global criticism after reported failures in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran. A report said the missiles and JY-27A radars failed to detect or stop attacks in real combat, raising doubts about Chinese military technology
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Air India and Air India Express will operate 72 flights to and from West Asia despite tensions, including services to Jeddah and Muscat. Meanwhile, airlines including IndiGo and Akasa Air introduced fuel surcharges due to rising ATF prices
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Central Board of Secondary Education cancelled Class 12 board exams for students in several West Asian countries due to the regional crisis. Exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10 across Gulf nations will not be held; alternative result declaration methods will be announced later
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Milind Soman said South Indian film industries offer a more relaxed and efficient working environment compared to Hindi cinema. The actor shared his experience while promoting Tamil web series 'Kaattaan', co-starring Vijay Sethupathi, releasing on JioHotstar
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Yogi Adityanath directed recruitment boards in Uttar Pradesh to avoid remarks hurting religious or community sentiments after a controversial question in a Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board exam sparked backlash over the inclusion of “pandit” as an option
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Indian Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Uri sector, killing a Pakistan-backed terrorist during a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police. Weapons were recovered and the anti-infiltration search operation continues
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Amid escalating tensions between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, Donald Trump urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz as Iran warned evacuations at UAE ports and accused the US of launching strikes from Emirati territory
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India’s top-10 firms lost Rs 4.48 lakh crore in market value as equities plunged, tracking a sharp fall in BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty. Banking giants State Bank of India and HDFC Bank led losses amid rising crude prices and Middle East tensions
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The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at Vigyan Bhawan at 4 p.m. Sunday to likely announce Assembly election schedules for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry after reviewing poll preparedness and security arrangements across the regions
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Former Secunderabad Cantonment Board vice president Jampana Pratap urged immediate financial support for the board during a meeting with Southern Command officials, citing halted Union service charges and diverted property tax revenues that have severely affected civic services, infrastructure maintenance, and development activities
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All arrangements were made for a single student to appear for the intermediate bridge course Mathematics-I exam at a Nagarkurnool centre, but the candidate did not attend. The Telangana Board conducted the exam smoothly with over 33,000 students appearing
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Two youths died instantly after a speeding mini-truck allegedly driven by a drunk driver rammed their motorbike at Mamnoor in Khila Warangal mandal
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Jaipur eateries are shifting to coal and firewood “bhattis” as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders disrupts kitchens. Demand for coal has surged several-fold in the walled city, forcing dhabas and small restaurants to adopt traditional fuels despite smoke and operational challenges
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American far-right activist Laura Loomer stirred debate at India Today Conclave 2026 in New Delhi by accusing Pakistan of backing terrorism, while apologising for past anti-India posts and defending her opposition to the US H-1B visa programme
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Allahabad High Court rebuked Uttar Pradesh authorities for limiting worshippers at a Sambhal mosque during Ramzan, saying officials must ensure peaceful prayers. The court told the Superintendent of Police and Collector to resign or seek transfer if unable to maintain law and order
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Iran granted safe passage to Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz after talks between Narendra Modi and Masoud Pezeshkian, allowing LPG carriers and oil tankers to transit safely amid Gulf tensions, ensuring continuity in India’s crucial energy supply routes
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Police registered a case after a Class 1 student in Bengaluru was allegedly forced to stand in the sun for two hours as punishment for arriving late at a private school in Yelahanka, prompting action under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
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Five candidates, including Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi, have been nominated to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general, with interactive candidate sessions beginning April 20, announced Annalena Baerbock, president of the United Nations General Assembly
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Clashes erupted between supporters of Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata before a rally by Narendra Modi at Brigade Parade Ground, injuring a police officer and a BJP leader as both sides traded allegations of stone-pelting and attacks