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Karnataka HM to discuss migrant workers-crime link with Labour Department
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said workforce coming to Karnataka from other states cannot be stopped, but there is a definite need to take note of criminal activities involving them
 "Karnataka HM to discuss migrant workers-crime link with Labour Department")
Will Mehul Choksi be extradited? What the India-Belgium Treaty says
With diamond businessman Mehul Choksi's arrest, all eyes turn to Belgium as India awaits greenlight on extradition
 "Will Mehul Choksi be extradited? What the India-Belgium Treaty says")
Ambedkar favoured smaller states, proposed division of Bihar, MP, UP
Ambedkar supported the creation of states on linguistic lines but was deeply concerned about the formation of excessively large units
 "Ambedkar favoured smaller states, proposed division of Bihar, MP, UP")
Mehul Choksi undergoing cancer treatment, to appeal against extradition
Mehul Choksi, 65, left India on January 2, 2018. He is wanted by the CBI and ED for allegedly cheating Punjab National Bank (PNB) out of ₹13,850 crore
 "Mehul Choksi undergoing cancer treatment, to appeal against extradition")
Mehul Choksi held in Belgium: Timeline of events leading to his arrest
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium for his alleged involvement in the ₹13,850 crore PNB bank loan fraud case
 "Mehul Choksi held in Belgium: Timeline of events leading to his arrest")
PM Modi flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight, lays stone for new airport terminal
PM Modi also laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Agrasen Airport's new terminal building to be built at an estimated cost of over ₹410 crore
 "PM Modi flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight, lays stone for new airport terminal")
Message on Mumbai police helpline threatens actor Salman Khan; case lodged
In the message, received on the traffic police's WhatsApp helpline on Sunday, the sender threatened to blow up the actor's car and also thrash him by entering his residence, a police official said
 "Message on Mumbai police helpline threatens actor Salman Khan; case lodged")
Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium: What was his alleged role in PNB scam?
The ₹13,850 crore PNB fraud was carried out between 2014 and 2017, involving fake LoU to secure overseas credit for firms linked to Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi. Here's what you need to know
Definitely a very big achievement: MoS Finance on Mehul Choksi's arrest
Earlier, as per sources, Choksi was arrested in Belgium on Saturday after local authorities confirmed his presence in the country
Bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today for Ambedkar Jayanti 2025?
Ambedkar Jayanti is being observed across the country and hence, banks in most parts of India will remain closed today
 "Bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today for Ambedkar Jayanti 2025?")
Situation peaceful, under control in violence-hit Murshidabad, say police
Prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in force in the violence-hit pockets where the roads wore a deserted look and shops downed their shutters
 "Situation peaceful, under control in violence-hit Murshidabad, say police")
Cooperatives can run petrol pumps, medical stores in MP: CM Mohan Yadav
The cooperative sector holds immense potential, and multi-purpose cooperative societies are being used to expand such activities in MP, the chief minister said
 "Cooperatives can run petrol pumps, medical stores in MP: CM Mohan Yadav")
₹1,800 crore worth of drugs dumped at sea off Gujarat coast seized
The smugglers, upon spotting the approaching patrol vessel, dumped the drugs into the Arabian Sea and fled toward international waters
 "₹1,800 crore worth of drugs dumped at sea off Gujarat coast seized")
Delhi to see clear skies, rising temperature today; heatwave from April 16
Pleasant weather expected to continue until Tuesday; AQI improves to 'moderate' in national capital
 "Delhi to see clear skies, rising temperature today; heatwave from April 16")
Mehul Choksi detained in Belgium; India initiates extradition process
The fugitive diamantaire, wanted in the infamous Punjab National Bank fraud case, was granted residency in Belgium on November 15, 2023
Om Birla praises Modi govt for transforming rail connectivity for people
Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the inaugural ceremony of the special train between Kota and Delhi from Kota Railway Station
 "Om Birla praises Modi govt for transforming rail connectivity for people")
Firing that claimed accused 'not failure of law & order': K'taka chief whip
Clarifying that there was no lapse in law and order, Ahmed said the police handled the situation efficiently
 "Firing that claimed accused 'not failure of law & order': K'taka chief whip")
Only 95 out of 795 judges across 25 HCs, SC have declared assets: Data
The Madras High Court has seen just five of its 65 judges disclose their assets. At the Chhattisgarh HC, only one out of 16 judges has done so
 "Only 95 out of 795 judges across 25 HCs, SC have declared assets: Data")
Punjab LoP Partap Bajwa booked over claim of '50 bombs reaching' state
The FIR was filed against Bajwa under Sections 197(1)(d) (false and misleading information that endangers country's sovereignty and unity) and 353(2) (false statements intend to create enmity)
 "Punjab LoP Partap Bajwa booked over claim of '50 bombs reaching' state")
38% of wheat area harvested so far in India, says Agri minister Chouhan
In view of the possibility of good yield of various rabi crops, Chouhan directed the officials to make better procurement arrangements for farmers
 "38% of wheat area harvested so far in India, says Agri minister Chouhan")