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8:20 PM

Two women caught entering Indian border illegally with Bangladeshi currency

BSF nabbed two Indian women with Bangladeshi currency valued at 90,000 Taka on the International border while entering Indian territory illegally. Accused handed over to PS –Danger, East Khasi Hills for further Investigation: BSF Shillong

 

8:11 PM

Sachin Tendulkar turns 50; fan make 50-feet long portrait

7:18 PM

Previous govts did scams in every sector, says PM

"Previous govts did scams in every sector whereas BJP Govt is creating new opportunities for the youth in every sector. BJP Govt ran Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan & gave new opportunities to the youth. With the mantra of 'vocal for local', BJP Govt promoted local products. BJP Govt opened space sector, defence sector & created new opportunities for the youth. Through PLI scheme, BJP Govt increased manufacturing in the country. Through its policies, BJP Govt increased exports...," says PM Modi at Yuvam Conclave in Kochi, Kerala

 

5:59 PM

Uddhav Thackeray faction demands culpable homicide case over Kharghar deaths

A delegation from the Uddhav Thackeray faction met Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais at the Raj Bhavan today. The delegation demanded filing of a case of culpable homicide against those responsible for the Kharghar incident wherein 14 people died due to heatstroke.

 

5:59 PM

The 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 30th April

Data collection was done in multiple languages - Hindi as well as other regional languages. Nearly 96% of people are aware of Mann Ki Baat. We have included respondents who are about 15 years of age...96% of people are aware of Mann Ki Baat. At least 100 crore people have listened to it at least once. 23 crore people listen/view the programme regularly: Dheeraj Sharma, Director, IIM Rohtak.

 

5:58 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate fully digitalized medical college in Silvassa, Kerala

Earlier the students were struggling to get admission to medical colleges here. But now a medical will be inaugurated here. A nursing college will be also constructed soon. The medical college which will be inaugurated by PM has been constructed at an expense of Rs 250 cr. The college will be fully digitalized: Charmie Parekh, Deputy Collector & SDM-Silvassa ahead of PM Modi's visit

 

3:32 PM

Circus pioneer Gemini Sankaran dies at 99

Gemini Sankaran, the founder of Gemini Circus and a pioneer of Indian circus, has died, family sources said on Monday. He was 99. Sankaran was admitted to a private hospital near here for the past few days due to age-related ailments and died on Sunday night. Condoling the demise, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed Sankaran for playing a major role in popularising Indian circus worldwide. "He played a major role in modernising the Indian circus and included foreign performers and their tricks," Vijayan said.

3:30 PM

competition regulator to decide on complaint against Google's user choice billing system by April 26

India court asks competition regulator to decide on complaint against Google's user choice billing system on or before April 26.

 

2:19 PM

School jobs scam: Judge has no business to give interview about pending cases, says SC

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandachud and Justice P S Narasimha took strong note of the purported interview given by Justice Gangopadhyay to a news channel allegedly about the case, and said A judge has no business to give an interview about pending cases, the PTI reported. 

2:17 PM

MPs, MLAs with more than 2 children should be ineligible to contest polls: Ajit Pawar

Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has said that people who go on to have more than two children should not be given any concessions, and even legislators in such cases should be made ineligible to contest elections. India has surpassed China in terms of population growth, Pawar said while speaking at an event in Baramati on Sunday, the PTI reported. 

2:12 PM

Rajasthan CM launches ‘Mehangai Rahat' camp to provide relief from inflation, unemployment

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot launches ‘Mehangai Rahat' camp to provide relief to people from inflation and unemployment. 

 

 

1:33 PM

Vinesh Phogat, 7 other wrestlers move SC seeking FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

Vinesh Phogat and seven other wrestlers move Supreme Court seeking registration of FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Singh.

1:14 PM

SC says day-to-day trial may not be possible in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

The Supreme Court on Monday said it may not be possible to direct the trial court to conduct day-to-day hearing in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish facing prosecution, as it may affect other cases pending there.

 

12:26 PM

SC grants bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui, transfers all FIRs against him to Indore

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in a case registered against him by the Madhya Pradesh Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. 

12:22 PM

40 detained for questioning in operation to track down terrorists involved in Poonch attack

More than 40 persons have been detained for questioning as part of a massive operation currently underway to track down the terrorists involved in the Poonch terror attack, officials said on Monday

12:17 PM

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking independent probe into killings of Atiq Ahmad, his brother on Apr 28

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on April 28 a plea seeking an independent probe into the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

 

Atiq Ahmad (60) and Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men posing as journalists in the middle of a media interaction on April 15 night while police personnel were escorting them to a medical college in Prayagraj for a checkup, the PTI reported. 

12:09 PM

Contempt proceedings against Lalit Modi closed after he tenders unconditional apology

The Supreme Court on Monday closed contempt proceedings against ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks against the judiciary in social media posts. A bench of Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar took note of an affidavit filed by Modi in which he stated that in future he will not do anything which is inconsistent with the "majesty or dignity of Courts or Indian judiciary" in any manner, the PTI reported.

12:02 PM

Requested Centre to decide on another suitable habitat for Cheetahs: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

I have requested them (Central govt) to decide on another suitable habitat for Cheetahs...it is risky to keep all Cheetahs in one place ": JS Chauhan, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests.

 

11:26 AM

Income Tax department raids more than 50 G-Square premises in Tamil Nadu

The Income Tax department is conducting raids at more than 50 places on the premises of G-Square relations, a real estate company allegedly closely related to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his family members.

Income Tax sleuths are conducting raids and searches in the premises of Stalin's son-in-law Sabareesan's auditors residence also.

10:57 AM

PM Modi addresses Chintan Shivir of Sports Ministers in Manipur

9:28 AM

BJP, Congress, AAP or any other party welcome to join WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, says Bajrang Punia

8:56 AM

Will terminate Black Sea grain deal if G7 bans export, warns Russia

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that if the G7 moved to ban exports to Russia, it would respond by terminating the Black Sea grain deal that enables vital exports of food from Ukraine. Russia has strongly signalled that it will not allow the deal to continue beyond May 18.

8:52 AM

Jaishankar interacts with Indian community in Guyana on his 3-day visit

Delighted to interact with the Indian community today evening in Guyana. Thank Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Speaker Manzoor Nadir for joining us. 

 

Conveyed that we are forging a partnership that is fit for purpose for the contemporary era.

 

8:48 AM

Jaishankar meets President of Guyana Irfaan Ali at ferry MV MA Lisha commissioning

Joined President of Guyana Irfaan Ali at the Commissioning of the ferry MV MA Lisha today.

 

This ferry would significantly enhance connectivity within Guyana. It will provide mobility and economic opportunities for distant hinterlands.