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In Srinagar, Manoj Sinha and Omar Abdullah paid tribute to victims of the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, reaffirming unity against terrorism and commitment to justice
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In Tamil Nadu, over 5.73 crore voters will decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in Assembly polls. DMK and AIADMK lead a high-stakes contest amid tight security and voter turnout efforts
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In New York, Sanjay Malhotra said short-term FDI outflows and exchange fluctuations are cyclical and monitored. He highlighted reforms, strong fundamentals, low inflation, robust forex reserves, and India’s growth trajectory at a financial round-table discussion
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Mini Mathur enjoyed a solo foodie trip to Phuket at 49, exploring traditional eateries and local dishes. She shared highlights online, calling it her first solo food journey and expressing excitement to plan more such travel experiences
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In Thrissur, a Munthathikkode fireworks accident claimed 13 lives, with bodies still being identified through forensic analysis. Several injured remain hospitalized. Authorities opened control rooms, while a veteran fireworks maker survived, rescuing others before deciding to retire
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The makers of Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi confirmed that shooting will be completed in 6 days, with post-production underway. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film stars Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Shiva Rajkumar, and is set for a June release
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India and South Korea signed an MoU between MSME ministries to boost cooperation, trade, and innovation in the sector during President Lee Jae Myung’s visit. The pact aims to strengthen MSME linkages, investment, and digital economic collaboration
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US President Donald Trump warned of bombing Iran if no deal is reached before a ceasefire ends, saying negotiations are the only path forward amid ongoing tensions and uncertain peace talks between the two nations
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The Supreme Court of India said it can review State actions restricting religious practices in the name of reform, despite limits on judicial review, during hearings in the Sabarimala temple case on balancing faith and fundamental rights
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The Supreme Court of India stressed safeguarding rights of prisoners with disabilities under Articles 14 and 21, directing a high-powered panel to frame an action plan ensuring assistive support, humane conditions, and compliance across states and Union Territories
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Kerala DGP will defend the legality of a viral ‘Kumbh Mela girl’ marriage before the National Commission, asserting she is an adult. The case has sparked a Kerala–Madhya Pradesh police clash over age proof, legality, and jurisdiction
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At least 12 people died and several were injured in a fireworks unit explosion in Thrissur during Pooram preparations. PM Narendra Modi announced compensation, while authorities launched a probe into suspected safety lapses amid large-scale rescue and emergency operations
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India is closely monitoring tensions in West Asia and engaging Iran and Gulf nations to ensure safety of nationals and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. MEA highlighted high-level diplomatic outreach and concerns over recent firing incidents
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India and Bhutan reaffirmed customs cooperation to boost cross-border trade, border security, and digital customs systems. Talks covered anti-smuggling measures, cargo tracking, and infrastructure upgrades, with trade crossing dollar 1.9 billion in FY25, showing strong bilateral economic growth
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India signed ₹975 crore contracts to procure TRAWL assemblies for T-72 and T-90 tanks, boosting minefield breaching capability. The DRDO-developed system enhances battlefield mobility and supports indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
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Two women were killed and another injured in Latehar, Jharkhand after a wild bison attacked them while collecting mahua in a forest. Panic spread in nearby villages as forest officials launched inspection and announced compensation for victims
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Six dead in fireworks unit blast in Thrissur during Thrissur Pooram prep; dozens injured, several critical. Massive explosion triggered by stored explosives, rescue operations ongoing, authorities probe safety lapses as area cordoned off, investigation underway, medical emergency continues, officials monitoring
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Election Commission of India imposed strict restrictions on motorcycle movement in West Bengal ahead of April 23 polls, banning rallies, limiting riding hours, and regulating pillion use to ensure voter safety and prevent election-related intimidation.
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Indian National Congress accused the Narendra Modi government of delaying the Women’s Reservation Bill, citing ignored letters from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and alleging attempts to link the issue with delimitation reforms
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Edappadi K Palaniswami announced 10 new welfare promises, expanding the party manifesto to 307 pledges for Tamil Nadu elections, including subsidies for youth, farmer support, women safety “war rooms,” MSME reforms, and accident compensation schemes
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India and Singapore are developing a roadmap for a digital maritime corridor and green shipping under an MoU framework, focusing on decarbonisation, infrastructure, and clean fuel logistics, announced during Singapore Maritime Week with participation from key officials
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Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested two men, including Irfankhan Pathan and Murshid Sheikh, over alleged online radicalisation linked to “Ghazwa-e-Hind” ideology, with claims of recruitment, extremist propaganda, and planning activities uncovered through digital surveillance and interrogation
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Over 20 women staffers at a government school in Chandigarh accused a male teacher of harassment and hostile behaviour under the POSH Act, 2013, prompting a district-level inquiry after an inconclusive internal committee report
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Election Commission of India directed officials in Kerala to avoid opening strong rooms before counting day after reports from Kozhikode and Palakkad, while opposition leaders alleged procedural violations and demanded scrutiny ahead of the May 4 election results
