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Bengal SIR: NIA files 12 FIRs over gherao of judicial officers in Malda
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, April 8, registered 12 cases to probe a gherao of judicial officers, who were deputed for work relating to the Special Intensive Revision…
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MP: Row erupts after Congress councillor refuses to sing Vande Mataram
Indore: A controversy has erupted after a woman councillor of Congress refused to sing Vande Mataram, citing Islamic beliefs, during a discussion on the Indore Municipal Corporation’s budget. The refusal by Fauzia…
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West Bengal polls: PM to boost BJP campaign with three rallies
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three rallies at Haldia, Asansol and Suri in West Bengal on Thursday, April 9, to intensify the BJP’s campaign for the state assembly polls. This…
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Karnataka bypolls: Voting begins in two assembly segments
Bengaluru: Voting was underway for bypolls to two Assembly segments–Bagalkot and Davanagere South in Karnataka on Thursday, April 9. The polls were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H Y…
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North Korea tests cluster-bomb missiles
Seoul: North Korea on Thursday, April 9, said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces…
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India’s growth momentum stays strong: World Bank
Washington: India’s economy is maintaining strong growth momentum, driven by robust domestic demand, resilient services exports and sustained reforms, the World Bank said in its latest report. Growth is estimated at 7.6…
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Voting begins in Puducherry amid tight security
Puducherry: Voting commenced amid tight security across the union territory of Puducherry on Thursday, April 9, with 9.50 lakh voters set to decide the electoral fortunes of the ruling NDA and the…
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Voting concludes with high turnout: Puducherry 85 pc, Assam 84 pc, Kerala 75 pc
Kerala/Assam/Puducherry: Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections was peaceful in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry with all three registering over 75 per cent voter turnout on Thursday, April 9. In Assam, 84.42 per…
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Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after 40 days amid fragile ceasefire
The Al-Aqsa Mosque reopened to worshippers on Thursday, April 9, with the Fajr call to prayer heard for the first time in 40 days, marking a significant moment amid a fragile ceasefire…
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IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by one run in a thriller
New Delhi: Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season following a roller coaster last over as a rampaging David Miller’s momentary indiscretion cost Delhi Capitals dearly in an IPL match…
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Union Cabinet clears draft bills for early implementation of women’s quota law
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared on Wednesday draft bills which seek to implement the Women’s Reservation Act before the 2029 parliamentary polls and increase the number of…
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Hyderabad Old City residents celebrate Middle East ceasefire
Hyderabad: As the Middle East tensions still linger on despite a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, residents of Hyderabad’s Old City celebrated the announcement by distributing sweets on…
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Armed forces to use Adilabad airport for training: Aviation Minister
Hyderabad: Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday announced that the proposed airport in Adilabad will be utilised for armed forces training, in addition to civilian service. He said the…
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Cyberabad police warn against helmetless driving, to fine violators
Hyderabad: A helmet distribution program was held by Sarvejana Foundation at IKEA X Roads on Wednesday, April 8, with Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr M Ramesh as chief guest. Speaking at the event,…
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Artemis II astronauts leave moon, make long-distance call to space station
Houston: Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts put in a call to their friends aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as they headed home from the…
