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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Marlboro did not falter or look back, galloping to the finish line without me—leaving a lasting lesson: preparation matters, but so does accepting the unexpected with grace
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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The CPI has projected a decline in its Kerala Assembly tally based on an internal review, indicating possible shifts within the ruling LDF. The assessment has also brought internal dissent to light ahead of the election results
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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
