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Congress Releases Another List Of Candidates For The Lok Sabha Polls
Congress today announced that its party leader Rahul Gandhi will contest Lok Sabha polls from Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh. Party also announced that Kishori Lal Sharma will be the candidate in Amethi constituency.
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President Donald Trump genuinely considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi a great friend: Sergio Gor
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor emphasised that US President Donald Trump genuinely considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi a great friend. In a social media post, Ambassador Gor said he is thrilled by the news of the trade deal between India and US. He added that the relationship between the United States and India has limitless potential.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Inaugurate Purulia-Bankura-Howrah Train today
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate today a passenger train service – Purulia – Bankura – Howrah from Santragachi railway station of Howrah district virtually. He will also inspect the progress under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Later in the day, the Minister will attend a programme on Laghu Udyog Bharati Entrepreneur Summit at Bhasha Bhawan of National Library, Kolkata.
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Anti-drug campaign intensifies in J&K, 518 arrested in 22 days
In Jammu and Kashmir, the anti-drug campaign has intensified, with 481 FIRs registered and 518 people arrested in the last 22 days. Authorities have also attached or demolished 24 properties linked to the narcotics trade under the NDPS Act. Our correspondent reports that the crackdown targets drug peddlers, smugglers, and narco-terror networks across the Union Territory. Officials say the drive will continue with strict enforcement, awareness campaigns, and rehabilitation efforts to make Jammu a
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CEO, P. Bharti Unveils Virtual Reality-Based Election Metaverse In Gujarat
In Gujarat, the Chief Electoral Officer, P. Bharti unveiled a Virtual Reality-based Election Metaverse yesterday. This initiative aimed at educating and engaging first-time voters in the State. It also targets over 13 million first-time voters set to participate in the forthcoming General Elections and Assembly by-polls. Talking about this unique initiative, CEO Bharti said the innovative use of technology will enhance first-time voter’s participation in the election.
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Five killed in train accident near Pachdeora Halt in Prayagraj
In Uttar Pradesh, 5 people died after being hit by a train in Prayagraj around 8 pm yesterday. Upon receiving information, police and railway teams reached the spot and took possession of the bodies, sending them for post-mortem. According to the police, efforts are being made to identify the deceased. The accident occurred at Pachdeora Halt in the Karchhana area. The accident took place when all the passengers got down to relieve themselves. At that moment, train coming from the other side hit
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Hockey: Australia Defeat India 5-1 In Opening Test Of Five-Match Series In Perth
In Hockey, Australia defeated India 5-1 in the opening Test of the five-match series in Perth on Saturday (5th April 2024). Australia scored at least once in each quarter. India’s goal came in the fourth quarter, as Gurjant Singh found the back of the net from the edge of the circle.The second match of the series will be played tomorrow when Harmanpreet Singh led Indian squad will try to bounce back.
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PM Modi to address the nation at 8:30 PM tonight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8.30 tonight. The address comes a day after the Constitution Amendment Bill linked to the Women’s Reservation failed to get a two-thirds majority for its passage in the Lok Sabha after Opposition parties did not back it. The proposed legislation, tied to the implementation of women’s reservation through delimitation, fell short after a long debate.
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Union Minister Of State For I&B, Dr. L Murugan Condemn Violent Attack On State BSP Leader K. Armstrong
The Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan, has condemned the violent attack on the state BSP leader, K. Armstrong. In his message, he said that violent incidents have increased in the state. The North Chennai Police Commissioner, Asra Garg, informed that eight suspects were taken into custody in connection with the case. Leaders cutting across party lines have condemned the incident.The 52-year-old leader was brutally attacked in front of his house yesterday.
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Abhinash Thundumannil wins Rashtra Ratna Sahithya Puraskar 2026 for Literature.
Abhinash Thundumannil, hailing from Kerala, has received the esteemed Rashtra Ratna Sahithya Puraskar 2026, awarded by the Indian Literature & Arts Society. His remarkable novel, ‘Paranthriskuzhal,’ has emerged victorious in the Malayalam Novel category, a testament to his extraordinary talent and unwavering commitment to the literary field. This accolade not only affirms Thundumannil's capabilities as a writer but also emphasizes the importance of his contributions to the rich tapestry of Malay
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