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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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The Women’s Reservation Bill failed to secure a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, stalling key electoral reforms. Opposition parties opposed its linkage with delimitation, delaying the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures
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The Election Commission has ordered a 48-hour dry day in poll-bound areas of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to ensure free and fair voting. Liquor sale and distribution will also be banned on counting day, May 4
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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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Hyderabad traffic police have issued an advisory ahead of IPL 2026 matches at Uppal stadium, warning of congestion and announcing diversions. Commuters are advised to avoid key routes and use public transport to ease traffic pressure on match days
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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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Film actress Poonam Kaur visited Vemulawada and offered prayers at the Bheemeshwara temple. She performed special poojas and prayed for public wellbeing and increased devotion, stating she would return after completion of the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple works
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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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Cyberabad EOW has registered a case against Sandhya Constructions owner and his wife for allegedly cheating a Delhi-based firm of Rs 14.85 crore in a land deal. Police are probing the transaction and claims related to the firm’s name change
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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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A woman engineer at TCS Nashik has alleged sexual harassment, stalking and religious coercion by colleagues. Police have arrested eight accused and registered nine FIRs, while one suspect has sought anticipatory bail as investigations continue
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The National Medical Commission has issued draft rules allowing Armed Forces doctors to register with one State Medical Council while practising across India. The proposal aims to ease regulatory requirements and has been opened for public feedback before final notification
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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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Residents of Huzurabad and nearby villages staged a protest at the Karimnagar Collectorate, opposing the proposed dumping yard near Sirsapalli. They warned of intensified agitation, citing risks to groundwater, agriculture and public health if the project proceeds
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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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Indian equity markets ended flat on Tuesday as rising tensions in West Asia and concerns over the US-Iran situation weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting early gains. Analysts said global developments continue to influence short-term market direction despite supportive domestic fundamentals
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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
