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Row over Misra’s remarks on 1990s Ayodhya decisions

Lucknow A political controversy erupted on Saturday following remarks by Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra, who said that decisions during critical events like the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid were largely driven by political leadership rather t

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India

Mamata slams BJP,  terms UCC  a threat to rights, diversity

Intro: ‘It would undermine people’s rights and weaken the country’s long-standing cultural and religious diversity’ Kolkata West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party’s proposal to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UC

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India

India evacuates 312 stranded fishermen from Iran amid tensions

Blurb: The evacuation, facilitated through Armenia, is part of India’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens amid escalating tensions in West Asia New Delhi India has successfully evacuated another 312 fishermen stranded in Iran, External Affairs Minister S J

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India

Shah accuses Mamata of ignoring crimes against women

Intro: ‘The safety and dignity of women should be a top priority for any government’ Kolkata Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her government failed to act while women in various pa

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LG Sinha launches 100-day anti-drug drive in Jammu

Jammu Spearheading a decisive battle against the drug menace, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched the historic mass movement for a Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir from MA Stadium in Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor flagged-off Padyatra and joined the public rep

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India

Delhi cops arrest man in Bhubaneswar for suspected terror links

New Delhi Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Bhubaneswar for suspected links with a terror outfit, an official statement said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Sheikh Imran, a resident of Unit-6 area in Ganga Nagar locality, was arrested by a joint team of

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Suspicious Rs 3.70L seized from AE in Raj ACB surprise check

Jaipur The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday recovered Rs 3.70 lakh in suspicious cash from an Assistant Engineer during a surprise check in Baran district. The cash was seized from Mahendra Singh, posted at the Municipality of Anta, during an operation carrie

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Business

AI-driven shifts force IT firms to rethink workforce

Bengaluru AI-infused operating models are rapidly transforming workforce strategies across IT services firms, as companies respond to mounting pricing pressures and the need to protect margins. Analysts note that intensified global competition has pushed firms into a hyper-

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Business

Petroleum Ministry corrects PNG gasification figures

New Delhi The Petroleum Ministry clarified that a recent briefing incorrectly stated LPG connection growth, confirming that the reported figure actually refers to Piped Natural Gas connections, not LPG. The ministry said the error was inadvertent and regretted. Officials st

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Business

South Korea to roll out cash aid soon

Seoul South Korea will begin distributing cash assistance later this month to support households facing rising living costs triggered by the Middle East crisis. The government said the aid will target the bottom 70% of income earners, with a phased rollout starting April 27

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Business

Stocks slip as oil eases ahead US talks

New York Stocks on Wall Street drifted mostly lower while oil prices eased as investors awaited planned U.S.-Iran talks aimed at stabilising tensions following a fragile ceasefire. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% amid choppy trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6

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Business

UPI at 10, powers India’s digital payment dominance

Intro: The milestone underscores India’s rapid transformation into a global leader in digital payments, driven by innovation, scale, and widespread adoption New Delhi As Unified Payments Interface completes a decade, India now accounts for 49 per cent of global real-time di

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Business

Gold extends rally for 3rd week on dollar weakness

Blurb: Gold prices climbed for a third straight week, aided by safe-haven demand, weaker dollar trends, easing inflation concerns, and optimism around geopolitical developments and rate cuts New Delhi Gold prices rose 1.65 per cent during the week, marking their third conse

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Business

Puri hails HPCL’s Rajasthan refinery capabilities

Intro: Pointing out its advanced refining and processing capabilities, he said such projects are crucial to ensure energy security and reduce dependence on imports New Delhi Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has praised the refining and processing capabi

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India developer community hits 27 million on GitHub

New Delhi GitHub reports India has 27 million developers, making it the world’s fastest-growing developer community, with over two million joining in 2026 alone. It accounts for one in seven new developers globally, reflecting India’s rising dominance in open-source contributi

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Business

DIIs offset FII selling; markets rebound strongly

New DelhiDomestic institutional investors (DIIs) offset heavy foreign institutional investor (FII) selling and supported Indian equities during the week as global sentiment improved after a reported US-Iran ceasefire. FIIs sold Rs 20,710 crore while DIIs bought Rs 21,602 crore, h

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