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Karnataka

Man dies after falling on railway tracks

Vijayanagar A tragic accident occurred at Hospet railway station in Vijayanagar district when an unidentified man fell on the tracks and was run over by a passing train. He died instantly, and locals immediately informed the railway authorities. Hospet Railway Police visited t

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Karnataka

Sri Rama Navami celebrated with devotion

Hanagal Sri Rama Navami was celebrated with grandeur at the Ramdev Temple in Hanagal, where MLA Srinivasa Mane participated in the Tottilotsava. Special poojas, homa, and havans were performed from the morning, attracting a large number of devotees who offered prayers and took

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India

J&K govt plans to develop Karnah as tourism hub

Slug: Border Tourism Jammu Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced plans to develop Karnah in Kupwara district as a major border tourism hub, highlighting its vast potential for adventure and eco-tourism. Responding to a question in the Jammu

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India

5 killed, many hurt in Odisha bus crash

Nayagarh At least five people, including four women, were killed and more than 20 others injured after a tourist bus met with an accident in Odisha’s Nayagarh district late Friday night, police said. The private bus, carrying over 40 passengers, was travelling from Berhampu

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India

Kerala CM rejects corruption charges by Oppn

Palakkad Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday dismissed allegations of a Rs 700 crore corruption in the Cooperative Department’s common software project, calling them politically motivated and without facts. Speaking to the media, Vijayan also denied claims of

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India

Excise duty cut may cost Rs 3–4 lakh cr

New Delhi BJD MP Sasmit Patra on Saturday said that the recent reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel could result in a revenue loss of Rs 3-4 lakh crore for the Government of India, while also warning of broader economic challenges stemming from the ongoing West Asia c

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India

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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India

‘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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India

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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India

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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India

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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India

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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