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3 killed as car falls into river in Madhepura

Patna A tragic road accident in Bihar's Madhepura claimed the lives of three young friends after their car fell into a river. The mishap has cast a pall of grief over the region. The incident occurred on Saturday morning near the Arar Bridge under the Arar police station limit

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India

AP Assembly seeks legal status for Amaravati capital

Amaravati A special session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly was convened on Saturday to deliberate on the long-pending capital issue. Moving the resolution, Naidu stressed that years of uncertainty surrounding Amaravati could only be resolved through clear legal bac

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India

Mamata blames BJP over Raghunathganj violence row

Paschim Bardhaman Mamata Banerjee blames BJP and transferred officers for Raghunathganj violence during Ram Navami procession clashes. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday asked the Opposition not to hold her responsible for the violence in Raghunathganj d

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‘Global leaders respect Modi’s diplomatic outreach skills’

Intro: Former diplomat highlights PM Modi’s global respect and diplomatic outreach amid ongoing Middle East tensions New Delhi Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely respected across the world for his ability to engage with leade

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Modi credits farmers for development boost

Blurb: Narendra Modi on Saturday praised farmers for boosting development in Uttar Pradesh, while inaugurating Phase 1 of Noida International Airport and noting their role in ethanol production and economic stability Noida Addressing a large public gathering in Jewar, Uttar

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India

India calls for consensus-driven WTO reforms

Intro: At MC14 in Cameroon, India underlined that consensus remains the foundation of the WTO’s legitimacy. New Delhi Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who is leading the Indian delegation, underlined that consensus remains the foundation of the WTO’s legit

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TN gets over 6.48L voter applications ahead of polls

Chennai Tamil Nadu has recorded a significant surge in voter enrolment ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with more than 6.48 lakh applications submitted during the extended revision window. The updated and consolidated electoral roll is scheduled to be published on Apr

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BJP moves ECI over ‘seal’ row in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram The controversy over the alleged use of the BJP’s official seal on a circular issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in connection with election procedures in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency has intensified, with the party approaching the

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2 India-bound oil vessels likely to cross Hormuz soon

New Delhi Two more merchant vessels carrying petroleum products for India were likely transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, even as the geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt movement through the critical maritime route. The development comes amid heightened uncertai

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Business

NITI Aayog calls for revival of fermented foods for better health

Slug: Fermented Diet Revival New DelhiNITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba has urged a return to India’s traditional fermented foods to counter the growing dependence on ultra-processed diets, warning that current food habits could pose serious risks to gut health and long-term publi

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Business

Gold gains over 5% on weekly basis amid pull back in crude prices

New Delhi Gold prices gained 5.77 per cent during the week, amid sustained geopolitical tensions and pull back in crude oil prices. MCX gold April futures added 0.15 per cent while MCX silver May futures declined 0.09 per cent. Currently, gold futures stand at Rs 1,44,500, whi

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Business

Pilot body urges DGCA to halt flights over Mideast conflict zones

New DelhiThe Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) has called on the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to suspend commercial flight operations over high-risk conflict zones in West Asia, citing serious safety and insurance concerns for crew and passengers.In a fo

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Business

PM Modi to launch Rs 5,295 cr urban projects in Gujarat

Intro: Modi will lay the foundation stone for 44 urban development projects worth Rs 5,295.54 crore in Gujarat on March 31, with a major focus on infra expansion and civic improvements in Ahmedabad. AhmedabadAccording to official details, the projects include 26 initiatives wo

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Business

Adani Defence delivers first batch of Prahar LMGs to armed forces

Blurb: Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered the first batch of 2,000 Prahar Light Machine Guns (LMGs) to the Indian Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone under the Make in India programme. GwaliorThe 7.62 mm calibre Prahar Light Machine Guns have been manufactured

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Business

CBIC promotes Duty Deferment Scheme to boost trade, manufacturing

Intro: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has conducted a hybrid outreach programme to raise awareness about its Duty Deferment Scheme, aimed at facilitating faster cargo clearance and improving liquidity for eligible manufacturer importers. New DelhiAccording to

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Business

Adani Defence delivers 1st ‘Made in India’ LMGs to Army

Gwalior Adani Defence & Aerospace, a leading player in India’s aerospace and defence, has delivered 2,000 indigenously manufactured 'Prahar' Light Machine Guns (LMGs) 7.62 mm to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in India’s small arms manufacturing capability, it

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Business

Jewar International Airport to boost jobs, investment: Naidu

New Delhi Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said the Noida International Airport at Jewar inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will emerge as a major hub for employment, investment and economic growth, benefiting not just Uttar Pradesh but the entire c

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