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An eight-year-old boy died after a handball goalpost collapsed on him at a Jaipur school during playtime. The incident sparked outrage over safety negligence. Police have launched a probe as grieving family and locals demand accountability from authorities

TGSRTC unions under the Joint Action Committee have announced a statewide strike from April 22 after failed talks with the state government. Leaders are mobilising workers, demanding implementation of promises, merger with the government, and improved pay and job security.

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

CCOB Jr FC secured a dominant 10-0 win over Social Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground. Ali Kaseri starred with six goals, while Jasim Yadai added two and others contributed to the big victory

A massive fire broke out at Erythro Pharma Limited in Sangareddy following a suspected reactor blast. Employees escaped safely, and no casualties were reported. Firefighting efforts are ongoing, while the extent of damage and cause of the blast remain unclear

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

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

A Fly91 flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru after hovering mid-air for hours due to adverse weather, triggering panic among passengers. The airline clarified there was no technical issue and termed the diversion a standard safety procedure

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

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has extended the deadline for payment of fees for Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations till April 23. The extension applies to both first and second-year students under general and vocational streams

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

National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar urged media to report crimes against women responsibly, avoid media trials, protect victim identity, ensure fact-checking, and promote gender-sensitive, accurate, and ethical journalism during a workshop in Mumbai

West Bengal heads into a closely fought Assembly election amid intense campaigning and voter roll revisions. The contest between Trinamool Congress and BJP is expected to tighten, with SIR changes and voter dynamics likely to influence outcomes across several key constituencies

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

A man accused in the murder of an elderly woman in Suryapet died under suspicious circumstances at Kodad while being transported by police from Eluru. The incident has raised concerns over a possible custodial death, with further details awaited.

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Survivors of the Udhampur bus tragedy recounted panic and chaos after a bus plunged down a hillside, killing 21. They praised the Army’s swift rescue operation, which saved several lives. Police have launched an investigation into the accident

The CBI has arrested two senior Reliance Communications executives in connection with a Rs 19,694 crore bank fraud case. Investigations revealed alleged fund diversion and fraudulent transactions, causing major losses to public sector banks and financial institutions

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu campaigned in Coimbatore, highlighting women’s reservation as a key issue. He accused DMK and Congress of opposing reforms and urged voters to support the AIADMK-led NDA in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Authorities have found no discrepancies so far in the ongoing inventory of valuables in the Ratna Bhandar of Puri’s Jagannath temple. The process, which began on March 25, has been paused briefly for rituals and will resume soon

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

A Congress-led United Democratic Front alleged strongroom tampering at Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode, but election officials clarified that only a separate materials room was opened during routine inspection, confirming that Electronic Voting Machine strongrooms remained secure

Severe thundershowers with lightning and gusty winds are likely to continue across Telangana for another week, IMD Hyderabad said. While evening temperatures may dip slightly, daytime temperatures in over 20 districts will remain high, with alerts issued for multiple regions.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel before the Iran conflict on directions from US President Donald Trump. He also linked the visit to issues involving Epstein files and Adani during an election rally