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April 22, 2022, 3:01 pm Vijayawada, April 22 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to the gang rape victim, who is undergoing treatment in the Government General Hospital (GGH) here. The mentally retarded woman was gangraped in the GGH on April 21. The incident came to light 30 hours after …

April 22, 2022, 3:32 pm New Delhi, April 22 : Reiterating its demand to release independent MLA from Gujarat Jignesh Mevani, arrested by Assam Police for an alleged offensive tweet against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Friday launched a fresh attack on the BJP. “When the BJP government arrests an opposition MLA over a tweet, no Indian citizen …

April 22, 2022, 3:14 pm Chandigarh, April 22 : Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan assured Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa that fair and genuine opport ties will be provided impartially to the Treasury as well as Opposition benches to flag issues of utmost public importance. During the courtesy meeting with the LoP in his chamber at …

April 22, 2022, 3:44 pm Islamabad, April 22 : Pakistan’s Supreme Court Justice M b Akhtar, who is part of a five-member bench hearing a presidential reference seeking the SC’s interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution, said on Friday that the only “honourable way out for dissident lawmakers is that they should resign and go home”, Dawn reported. Justice …

April 22, 2022, 2:23 pm Rameswaram, April 22 : In a fresh influx from Sri Lanka, which is battling the worst-ever economic crisis and crippling inflation, 18 more ethnic Tamils, including seven children, and a pregnant woman arrived near Rameswaram in two batches seeking refuge, in the wee hours of Friday. Official sources said the first batch of three families …

April 22, 2022, 2:37 pm Hanamkonda (Telangana), April 22 : A 23-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by a man with a knife for rejecting his love proposal at Gandhinagar here on Friday. The woman hailing from Laknepally of Narsampet Mandal in this district was studying MCA final year in Kakatiya versity and staying in Gandhinagar. The accused Azhar has proposed …

April 22, 2022, 2:33 pm Kyiv, April 22 ( /Xinhua) A Ukrainian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhya region on Friday, the regional administration said in a statement on Facebook. The aircraft was on a technical flight, and there were casualties in the crash, the statement said. Circumstances of the crash were being verified. /XINHUA PRT

April 22, 2022, 2:39 pm New Delhi, April 22 : India and the ted Kingdom have decided to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries by the end of this year. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a joint press conference with his ted Kingdom counterpart Boris Johnson following delegation level talks in …

April 22, 2022, 2:44 pm Kalaburagi, April 22 : Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said instructions have been issued for resolving the Azan row through peace meetings at the police station level. “The process is going on. Everyone should follow the law. There is a High Court order on Azan. A circular has already been issued in accordance …

April 22, 2022, 4:19 pm New Delhi, April 22 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi expressed grief over the report of the death of a student of Banaras Hindu versity (BHU) who had been taken in custody by police two years ago. “Deeply saddened to hear the painful ordeal of the family of BHU student Shiv Trivedi. The family of …

April 22, 2022, 4:41 pm New Delhi, April 22 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said becoming stronger is the only option India has in a fast changing world, and stressed on the need for developing indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. Speaking at the inauguration of DefConnect 2.0, a seminar to discuss indigenous innovations for the Indian armed forces, Singh …

April 22, 2022, 4:43 pm Kochi, April 22 : The Additional Sessions Court (CBI Special) in Ernakulam will consider a plea filed by the Crime Branch of Kerala Police seeking cancellation of bail granted to actor Dileep. The crime branch also moved another plea seeking permission to interrogate court staff allegedly involved in the leakage of visuals of the alleged …

April 22, 2022, 4:47 pm Pune, April 22 ( ) Maharashtra Power Minister Nitin Raut on Friday blamed the Centre for load shedding in the state, saying New Delhi’s coal planning has failed. He appealed to the people to bear load shedding of 1,400-1,500 MW due to power shortage. He told the media that the Adani Power Co had cut …

April 22, 2022, 3:56 pm Islamabad, April 22 : After Punjab Governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema’s refused to administer the oath of office to CM-elect Hamza Shahbaz, the Lahore High Court on Friday ordered President Arif Alvi to appoint a different representative to give oath to the PML-N leader. Geo News reported. LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti gave the directions …

April 22, 2022, 3:57 pm New Delhi, April 22 : Asian Games 2018 medalist Tirth Mehta entered the quarterfinals in the Hearthstone at the Esports Federation of India’s (ESFI) National Esports Championships (NESC ’22). Mehta had won bronze when the Esports was played as the demonstrative title in the 2018 Asiad. Apart from Mehta, Vinayak Subramanian, Karthik Varma Vegesna, Shikhar, …

April 22, 2022, 4:01 pm Hamirpur (HP), April 22 : on Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Sports and Youth Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur has described the inauguration of the Global AYUSH Investment and Innovation Summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar as a revolutionary initiative in the field of AYUSH. He said that it will help the farmers …

April 22, 2022, 4:14 pm Nanded, April 22 : World Earth Day (Jajtik Vasundara Diwas) was celebrated on Friday at Dutt Senior College of Arts, Commerce and Science at Hadgaon in the district on behalf of the Central Government, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Regional Public Relations Bureau, Nanded here. Expressing their views, the dignitaries said that efforts should …

April 22, 2022, 4:58 pm Hyderabad, April 22 : In a first-of-its kind initiative which is likely to be a game changer in the transportation of bulk cement, South Central Railway (SCR) has loaded bulk cement in specialised tank containers. The first rake has been loaded from M/s Bharathi Cements siding in Yerraguntla of Andhra Pradesh to Irugur in Tamil …

April 22, 2022, 4:59 pm Jammu, April 22 : The two terrorists killed in a gun battle here are suspected to have infiltrated from Pakistan with a view to carry out major attacks on vital installations of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the police chief said on Friday. They were wearing ‘fidayeen’ jackets and belonged to the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit …

April 22, 2022, 5:03 pm Mumbai, April 22 : Amid rising criticisms about RBI’s stance of maintaining a status quo on repo rates while the inflation is going up, HDFC Vice-Chairman and CEO Keki Mistry on Friday said that the apex bank is not behind the curve and that 2-3 rate hikes are possible during the year. Speaking at the …

April 22, 2022, 5:06 pm Shimla, April 22 : Himachal Pradesh emerges as a frontrunner State of the country in matter of development with hard work, dedication and commitment by the double engine governments at the Centre and State. This was stated by the MP and National BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda while addressing the largely attended ‘Abhinandan Rally’ organized …

April 21, 2022, 1:23 pm New Delhi, April 21 : The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed annoyance over Delhi’s m cipal authorities carrying out demolition in Jahangirpuri even after it ordered it stopped and ruled that status quo will be maintained for two weeks. A two-judge Bench led by Justice L Nageswara Rao and also comprising Justice B R Gavai …

April 21, 2022, 11:01 am New Delhi April 21 : India registered 2380 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total tally of cases to 4,30,49,974 in the country, as per the Health Ministry data on Thursday. As many as 56 fresh Covid fatalities were also recorded, taking the total death count in the country to 5,22,062 The active cases currently stand …

April 21, 2022, 11:03 am Srinagar, April 21 : A militant was killed and three soldiers were wounded in the ongoing gun battle in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, officials said. They said the gun battle erupted at Malwah village of Baramulla during a cordon and a search operation in the area following an input about the presence of …

April 21, 2022, 11:23 am Srinagar, April 21 : A top Lashkar-e-Toiba militant commander was killed and three soldiers were wounded in the ongoing gun battle in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, officials said. Kashmir’s Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar said LeT’s top commander Yousuf Kantroo was killed in Baramulla encounter and his killing is a huge success …

April 21, 2022, 11:58 am Agartala, April 21 : In a rare development, a judge in Tripura ordered the police to attach the office of a District Magistrate for “wilful disobedience and non-compliance of the high court order’ for last five years. District Judge Gautam Sarkar of Dhalai district issued the order on Wednesday in a case related to payment …

April 21, 2022, 12:09 pm New Delhi, April 21 : The people of Delhi may get some relief from the scorching heat as the India Meteorological Department predicted light rain and drizzle on Thursday. As per IMD the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 38 degree Celsius during the day time. “The sky will remain cloudy with light rain …

April 21, 2022, 12:23 pm New Delhi, April 21( ) In a significant step towards a Green Hydrogen Economy, India commissioned its first 99.999 percent pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant, with an installed capacity of 10 kg per day at Jorhat in Assam, here on Thursday. The plant was commissioned by India Oil Pump at its pump station at Jorhat …

April 21, 2022, 12:32 pm New Delhi, April 21 : The Congress on Thursday slammed the ruling BJP over the arrest of Independent MLA from Gujarat’s Vadgam Assembly constituency and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani by the Assam police, accusing it misuse of “state machinery” and termed it “unconstitutional”. “Modi ji, you can try to crush ‘dissent’ by abusing the state …

April 21, 2022, 12:34 pm Srinagar, April 21 : Upper reaches of Kashmir valley received a fresh spell of snowfall while the plains were lashed by rains resulting in a considerable drop in temperature. The Meteorological department has forecast cloudy sky with occasional rains, thunderstorm and gusty winds on Thursday, officials said. MeT forecast of freaky weather, cloudy with occasional …

April 21, 2022, 10:32 am New Delhi, April 21 : President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday extended their warm wishes to all civil servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day. “My best wishes to all civil servants, past and present, on Civil Services Day. They have contributed to India’s emergence as a leading …

April 21, 2022, 6:30 am Srinagar, April 21 : Three soldiers were wounded in an ongoing gun battle in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, police said. They said the gun battle erupted at Malwan village of Baramulla during a cordon and a search operation in the area following an input about militant presence. “As the joint team of forces …

April 20, 2022, 9:39 pm New Delhi, April 20 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two people including an official of North Delhi M cipal Corporation in an alleged bribery case. Both, identified as Rahul Kumar, an Milch Tax Inspector posted at veterinary department, North MCD and Mahavir Singh, a private person, were arrested in a bribery case, …

April 20, 2022, 11:37 pm New Delhi, April 20 : AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday evening visited the northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area after M cipal Corporation of Delhi carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the area. The Lok Sabha MP met the people in the area where communal clash broke out on Hanuman Jyanthi on April 16 . “Action …

April 20, 2022, 7:52 pm Imphal, April 20 : Governor of Manipur La. Ganesan stated that any infiltration or illegal immigration to the State should be checked and all infiltrators should be sent back. On the second day of his two-day visit to Ukhrul and Kamjong districts, Governor interacted with the villagers at a programme held at the Town Hall …

April 20, 2022, 9:10 pm Nashik, Apr 20 : Two fresh Covid-19 patients were detected today, taking the district’s tally of such cases to 4,76,032. However, with no single death being reported during the day across the district, the toll remain unchanged at 8,899. On the other hand, one patient was discharged during the day across the district, taking overall …

April 20, 2022, 5:18 pm Patna, April 20 : Amid speculations over the chances of Tejaswi Prasad Yadav becoming RJD president, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Tar Kishore Prasad on Wednesday dubbed RJD a family-based party where there was no opport ty for others to lead the organisation. Prasad told media persons here that a large number …

April 20, 2022, 5:56 pm Bhubaneswar, April 20 : Odisha government has issued a series of guidelines to counter a possible fresh wave of covid in the state. The Directorate of Public Health in a letter to all Collectors, M cipal Commissioners and Chief Medical Officers of all districts asked them to strictly implement the guidelines to check the possible …

April 20, 2022, 6:35 pm Kolkata, April 20 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her government has introduced a new policy to rope in industrialists for setting up information Technology-related ancillary ts and earmarked land for the scheme at the IT hub in northeastern Kolkata. Addressing the inaugural session of the sixth Bengal Global Business Summit …

April 20, 2022, 3:47 pm Lucknow, April 20 : The governance of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has come in for a huge praises from his Gujarat counterpart recently. Applauding efforts of the Uttar Pradesh government, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in his letter to journalist cum writer Shantanu Gupta said the Chief Minister made ‘remarkable success’ in transforming …

April 20, 2022, 8:19 pm Vijayawada, April 20 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the Anti-Correction Bureau officials to bring a dedicated App for ACB to take up complaints of corruption. During a review meeting on the Home Department here on Wednesday, the Chief Minister emphasized making a corruption-free State by bringing a special …

April 20, 2022, 8:27 pm Pune, Apr 20 : In a bid to make Pune-Mumbai journey a richer, more intuitive and engaging experience for its passengers using innovative technology, Central Railway has introduced Gupshup’s world-class conversational engagement solutions in Deccan Queen Express and planned to introduce in 10 more express trains. A frequent traveller on the Deccan Queen can scan …

April 20, 2022, 8:47 pm Kolkata, April 20 : The inaugural session of the Bengal Global Business Summit saw State Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee trading verbal punches, exposing the deep divide between the two. While Dhankhar profusely praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India’s “economic rise” and advised Banerjee to accommodate the “other point of view” …

April 20, 2022, 8:51 pm New Delhi, April 20 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel met Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday and discussed the roadmap suggested by poll strategist Prashant Kishor. Party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said the discussions around the future roadmap will conclude in another 48-72 hours. Surjewala said the short …

April 20, 2022, 8:52 pm Itanagar, April 20 : Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr BD Mishra has emphasised on the conduction of more and more games and sports activities to promote a healthy competition among the youths of the state, besides calling for utilizing the services of sports achievers in popularizing various sporting disciplines. The Governor made these propositions …

April 20, 2022, 9:09 pm New Delhi, April 20 : Jahangirpuri has now turned into a political drama for several parties as leaders are blaming each other over violence and anti-encroachment drive in the area. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday evening visited the violence hit Jahangirpuri area to meet victims. “Action of bulldozer was unconstitutional,” he said. Owaisi slammed …

April 20, 2022, 3:58 pm Shimla April 20 : Congress President Kuldeep Singh Rathore expressed anguish over the increase in cement prices by Rs 35 stating that this is the third time in a few months that cement prices have been increased in the state. Cement prices were increased by Rs 15 per bag three months ago as well. Now …

April 20, 2022, 4:00 pm Kolkata, April 20 : Apparently targeting the Central Government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said industrialists should not be “disturbed” through agencies. Addressing the inaugural session of the sixth Bengal Global Business Summit here, Banerjee also said “industrialists cannot open their mouth”. Banerjee came up with his sensational remarks at te end …

April 20, 2022, 7:27 pm Patna, April 20 : Opposition leader Tejaswi Prasad Yadav alleged on Wednesday that the Nitish Kumar government had failed on all fronts over the last 17 years, placing Bihar at the bottom of all states in the country in terms of development indicators. Yadav, in a letter released here which he termed ‘Dil ki Baat’, …

Hyderabad, April 20 : Telangana Agriculture Minister Singireddy Niranjan Reddy on Tuesday said that the young talent is getting attracted to agriculture and that it will drive future growth. Speaking after inaugurating a three-day, third edition of Agri Tech South, a conference and Exhibition organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Prof Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural versity (PJTSAU), here, Reddy …