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ECoR commissions 152.805 kms rail line of Khurdha Road-Bolangir Rail line project

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (UNI) The East Coast Railway has already commissioned 152.805 kms rail line work out of total length of 301 Kms Khurda Road-Bolangir Rail Line project, its General Manager (in-Charge) Mohes Kumar Behera said.

#ECoR commissions 152.805 kms rail line of Khurdha Road-Bolangir Rail line project

L&T net up 10 pc in Q4; Final dividend at Rs 28 per share

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, on Wednesday reported 10 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 4,396 crore year-on-year basis during Q4 (January-March) period of financial year 2023-24.

#L&T net up 10 pc in Q4; Final dividend at Rs 28 per share

Tata Power reports highest ever PAT of ₹ 4,280 crore for FY24

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Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) Tata Power, one of India''s largest integrated power companies, on Wednesday reported its highest ever PAT of ₹ 4,280 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.

#Tata Power reports highest ever PAT of ₹ 4 #280 crore for FY24

Rupee ends flat at 83.51 against USD

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday ended unchanged at 83.51 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee ends flat at 83.51 against USD

Canara Bank profit jumps 18 pc to Rs 3,757 cr in Q4

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Public sector lender Canara Bank on Wednesday reported 18.34% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit at Rs 3,757.23 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.

#Canara Bank profit jumps 18 pc to Rs 3 #757 cr in Q4

Canara Bank profit jumps 18 pc to Rs 3,757 crore in Q4

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Public sector lender Canara Bank on Wednesday reported 18.34% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit at Rs 3,757.23 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.

#Canara Bank profit jumps 18 pc to Rs 3 #757 crore in Q4

Delhi electorate rises by 8.85 lakh voters: CEO Krishnamurthy
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The electorate of the National Capital has increased by approximately 8.85 lakh voters, with the gender ratio rising to 851 from 818 compared to the last general elections, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer P. Krishnamurthy said on Tuesday.
#Delhi electorate rises by 8.85 lakh voters: CEO Krishnamurthy

Indian stock market bleeds; Sensex plunges over 383 points
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Snubbing the rally in the foreign bourses, India’s stock market plunged nearly 400 points as the 30-share sensex ended at 73511.85 for the day, down 383.69 points from previous close.
#Indian stock market bleeds; Sensex plunges over 383 points

Sensex down 383.69 pts
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday dropped 383.69 pts to settle down 73511.85 as selling was seen in Metal, Realty, Power and Oil and Gas stocks despite firm global market amid hope''s of rate cuts this year.
#Sensex down 383.69 pts

UP: 38.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 1 pm
Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Approximately 38.12 per cent out of more than 1.89 crore votes were polled on the 10 seats in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh in the polling held till 1 pm on Tuesday.
#UP: 38.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 1 pm

Around 18.17 pc voting recorded till 11 am in Maha LS polls
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 18.17 per cent of 2.09 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections to 11 seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 18.17 pc voting recorded till 11 am in Maha LS polls

Around 32.82 pc turnout till 11 AM in Bengal
Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) Bengal witnessed an estimated 32.82 per cent turnout in the first four hours till 11 AM on Tuesday in the third phase election to four Lok Sabha seats.
#Around 32.82 pc turnout till 11 AM in Bengal

Around 9.87 pc voting till 9 am in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 9.87 percent of total 4,97,68,677 electorate exercised their franchise amid tight security arrangements in the first two hours of polling on Tuesday in a single phase election for all 25 Lok Sabha seats in Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s home state Gujarat.
#Around 9.87 pc voting till 9 am in Gujarat

10.78 pc polling in Bihar till 9 am
Patna, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 10.78 percent of total 98,60,397 electorate exercised their franchise amid tight security arrangements in first two hours of the polling during third phase of Lok Sabha elections on five seats in Bihar.
#10.78 pc polling in Bihar till 9 am

Telangana: Traffic advisory for May 7 and 8 given PM Modi’s visit to Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) The Hyderabad city traffic police issued an advisory given Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Hyderabad on May 7 and 8.

#Telangana: Traffic advisory for May 7 and 8 given PM Modi’s visit to Hyderabad

Kalaburagi Cong LS candidate and Kharge''s kin implicated in Rs 800 crore alleged scam
Bengaluru, May 6 (UNI) Shockwaves reverberated through political circles in Karnataka as a complaint was lodged with the CBI and Karnataka Lokayukta on Monday, implicating Radhakrishna Doddamani, son-in-law of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and five others in an alleged scam amounting to Rs 800 crore.
#Kalaburagi Cong LS candidate and Kharge''s kin implicated in Rs 800 crore alleged scam

113 candidates contesting 28 Assembly seats in first phase election in Odisha have criminal records-ADR Report (RPT)

Bhubaneswar, May 6 (UNI) As many as 113 of the total 243 candidates, about 47 percent, who are in the fray in 28 Assembly seats in Odisha, going to polls on May 13 next, have criminal records against themselves, according to Odisha Election watch report prepared by Association for Democratic Reforms(ADR).

#113 candidates contesting 28 Assembly seats in first phase election in Odisha have criminal records-ADR Report (RPT)

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi court exempts Tytler from personal appearance
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) A Delhi court on Monday allowed the personal exemption application of Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the Pul Bangash area killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.CBI Special Judge Rakesh Syal allowed the personal exemption and hearing request on behalf of the counsel for the accused former Union Minister.After moving the application for exempting Tytler from personal appearance backed by copies of his medical record, Tytler''s counsel Varun Kumar said, "He is admitted in Park Hospital for the last five days due to serious infection of lungs. So he is not in a position to appear before this Hon''ble Court."The counsel for the accused also sought adjournment on the ground that the main defence counsel Manu Sharma was unable to appear during the day following some personal problems.The judge put up the matter for arguments in rebuttal on behalf of the accused on May 20.
#1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi court exempts Tytler from personal appearance

113 candidates contesting 28 Assembly seats in first phase election in Odisha have criminal records-ADR Report

Bhubaneswar, May 6 (UNI) As many as 113 of the total 243 candidates, about 47 percent, who are in the fray in 28 Assembly seats in Odisha, going to polls on May 13 next, have criminal records against themselves, according to Odisha Election watch report prepared by Association for Democratic Reforms(ADR).

#113 candidates contesting 28 Assembly seats in first phase election in Odisha have criminal records-ADR Report

TI Clean Mobility signs definitive documents for Rs 580 cr addl investment

Chennai, May 6 (UNI) TI Clean Mobility Private Limited (TICMPL), a subsidiary of Tube Investments of India Limited (TII), on Monday signed definitive documents with South Asia Growth Invest III LLC and South Asia EBT Trust III (collectively GEF) to raise a capital of about Rs. 580 crores in the form of Equity and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS).

#TI Clean Mobility signs definitive documents for Rs 580 cr addl investment

J&K Bank reports highest profit in 85-year history
Srinagar, May 6 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Bank has reported annual profit of Rs 1,767 crore for 2023-24, which is the highest in its 85 year history.
#J&K Bank reports highest profit in 85-year history

India services PMI dips to 60.8 in April
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) India''s services sector activities remained in expansion mode but the pace of growth slowed down in the month of April this year with services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) dropping to 60.8 during the month compared to 61.2 in March, as per a private survey released on Monday.
#India services PMI dips to 60.8 in April

Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs to 34,683: authorities
Gaza, May 6 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,683, said the Hamas-run health authorities in a press statement on Sunday.
#Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs to 34 #683: authorities

Amarnath yatra: 2.38L pilgrims registered in 20 days
Jammu, May 4 (UNI) In the first 20 days of registration process, as many as 2.38 lakh pilgrims have registered for an annual Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from June 29, 2024.
#Amarnath yatra: 2.38L pilgrims registered in 20 days

Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in Rayalaseema in next 48 hours: Met

Amaravati, May 5 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next 48 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in Rayalaseema in next 48 hours: Met

AP: Over 18,000 employees to cast their votes through postal ballot in Kakinada district

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), May 4 (UNI) Kakinada District Collector and Returning Officer J Nivas on Saturday said that a total of 18,715 employees, who will be on poll duty in the district would be exercising their franchise through the postal ballot system.

#AP: Over 18 #000 employees to cast their votes through postal ballot in Kakinada district

TN: Cops seize 11.88 lakh painkiller capsules meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka

Ramanathapuram, May 4 (UNI) Police seized 11.88 lakh painkiller capsules from a private goods vehicle meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka via sea route near the Periapattinam seashore in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu on Friday midnight.

#TN: Cops seize 11.88 lakh painkiller capsules meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka

NASSCOM, Google to hold a seminar on Google Gemini on May 8

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (UNI) NASSCOM FAYA:80, a knowledge community based at Technopark, in collaboration with Google for Developers will host a seminar on crafting dynamic Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) apps using Google Gemini and Gemma, on May 8.

#NASSCOM # Google to hold a seminar on Google Gemini on May 8

Heatwave conditions likely in AP & Yanam in next 48 hours: Met

Amaravati, May 4 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during the next 48 hours, Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.

#Heatwave conditions likely in AP & Yanam in next 48 hours: Met

Prolonged heatwave condition likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met
Hyderabad, May 4 (UNI) Prolonged heatwave conditions is very likely to prevail at isolated places in Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.
#Prolonged heatwave condition likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

Magnitude of earthquake in North of Ascension Island revised from 5.6 to 5.8- GFZ
Beijing, May 4 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted North of Ascension Island at 0552 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.
#Magnitude of earthquake in North of Ascension Island revised from 5.6 to 5.8- GFZ

368 homes devastated by thunderstorm in Mizoram

Aizawl, May 3 (UNI) At least 368 homes have been devastated by a thunderstorm accompanied by hailstorms and gusty winds in 10 districts of Mizoram on Thursday (May 2), state Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department officials said on Friday.

#368 homes devastated by thunderstorm in Mizoram

MRF' s consolidated income Rs 25,486 cr in FY 2023-24

Chennai, May 3 (UNI) Tyre major MRF'' s consolidated total income is Rs 25,486 Crores for the year ended March 31, 2024, as compared to Rs. 23,261 crores in the previous year.

#MRF' s consolidated income Rs 25 #486 cr in FY 2023-24

Raymond Q4 profit jumps 18 pc to Rs 230 cr, revenue up 21 pc

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) Raymond Ltd on Friday reported 17% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 229.79 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.

#Raymond Q4 profit jumps 18 pc to Rs 230 cr # revenue up 21 pc

Three killed, 8 injured in blast in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, May 3 (UNI) At least 3 people were killed, and eight others injured on Friday in a blast in Khuzdar district of Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province, police said.

#Three killed # 8 injured in blast in SW Pakistan

8 soldiers injured in Israeli airstrike on outskirts of Syria''s Damascus
Damascus, May 3 (UNI) Israel launched an aerial attack from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights on Thursday night against a military site near Syrian capital Damascus, injuring eight soldiers and causing material losses, the Syrian Defense Ministry said.
#8 soldiers injured in Israeli airstrike on outskirts of Syria''''s Damascus

UK conservatives down to 18% of votes should elections be held Today

London, May 2 (UNI) Only 18% of Brits would vote for the Conservative Party if the elections were held today, while 44% would vote for the Labour Party, which are the lowest results for both parties since the 2019 general election, a voting intention poll by YouGov/Times showed on Thursday.

#UK conservatives down to 18% of votes should elections be held Today

Sensex up 128.33 pts
Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday rose 128.33 pts to close at 74611.11 as buying was seen in Utilities, Power, Auto and BSE services stocks.
#Sensex up 128.33 pts

Adani Enterprises net profit drops 38 pc in Q4 to Rs 450 crore

New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) Adani group flagship company Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) on Thursday reported 37.63% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 450.58 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#Adani Enterprises net profit drops 38 pc in Q4 to Rs 450 crore

Death toll up to 48 after road collapse in S China''s Guangdong
Guanghou, May 2 (UNI) As of 2 p.m. on Thursday, the death toll has risen to 48 after part of an expressway collapsed in south China''s Guangdong Province on early Wednesday morning, according to a press conference held in Meizhou City.
#Death toll up to 48 after road collapse in S China''s Guangdong

Rupee opens flat at 83.42 against USD

Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday remained almost flat at 83.42, rising one paisa against USD in the opening session on the selling of the US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee opens flat at 83.42 against USD

India''s manufacturing PMI dips to 58.8 in April from 59.1 in March
New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) On the back of strong demand, India''s manufacturing activities continued to expand in April 2024 but the pace of growth moderated during this period, as per a survey findings published by S&P Global on Thursday.
#India''s manufacturing PMI dips to 58.8 in April from 59.1 in March

HSBC India manufacturing PMI dips in April to 58.8 from 59.1 in March

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#HSBC India manufacturing PMI dips in April to 58.8 from 59.1 in March

Election Commission suspends KCR's campaigning for 48 hours

New Delhi/Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday imposed a 48-hour ban on BRS President and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao from engaging in any public activities, including meetings, processions, rallies, and media appearances.

#Election Commission suspends KCR's campaigning for 48 hours

Israel''s Likud Party among 18 political parties invited to experience Indian elections
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Representatives of 18 Political Parties from 10 countries, including Australia, Israel, Bangladesh and Russia, are in India on the invitation of the Bharatiya Janata Party to get a first-hand experience and insights into BJP’s election campaign.
#Israel''s Likud Party among 18 political parties invited to experience Indian elections

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,568

Gaza, May 1 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,568, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Wednesday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34 #568

Philloaur Police nab person with 968 gms gold

Philloaur, May 1 (UNI) Punjab Police have successfully nabbed a person and seized 968 gms of gold from a car during hi-tech naka near Sutlej river in Philloaur district, an officer said on Wednesday.

#Philloaur Police nab person with 968 gms gold

Maruti Suzuki total sales rise 5 pc to 1.68 lakh units in April

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The country''s largest carmaker on Wednesday reported 4.70% year-on-year increase in total sales at 1,68,089 units for the month of April 2024.

#Maruti Suzuki total sales rise 5 pc to 1.68 lakh units in April

Police booked 145 drug peddlers, recovered drugs worth Rs 1.88 cr in J&K’s Baramulla
Srinagar, May 1 (UNI) Police have arrested 145 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances worth Rs 1.88 crore from them during this year in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
#Police booked 145 drug peddlers #recovered drugs worth Rs 1.88 cr in J&K’s Baramulla

158 students from Punjab's govt schools clear JEE Mains

Chandigarh, April 30 (UNI) In a monumental achievement for Punjab''s education sector, 158 students from government schools across the state have clinched victory in the prestigious Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains.

#158 students from Punjab's govt schools clear JEE Mains

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 8 children, displaced 30K in past 6 months

Jerusalem, April 30 (UNI) Israeli airstrikes have been progressively hitting deeper and deeper into southern Lebanon since October, killing eight children and forcing thousands others to flee their homes, UNICEF estimates.

#Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 8 children # displaced 30K in past 6 months

81 percent voter turnout in Manipur repoll

Imphal, April 30 (UNI) A voter turnout of 81 percent was recorded in the repolling held in six polling stations for the Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary constituency on Tuesday.

#81 percent voter turnout in Manipur repoll

Stocks market tumbles during last hour of trading; Sensex falls over 188 points

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) The stock market on Tuesday witnessed heavy profit booking during the last hour of the trading as the 30-stock Sensex ended 188.5 points down to close at 74482.78, erasing all gains during the intra-day.

#Stocks market tumbles during last hour of trading; Sensex falls over 188 points

Sensex falls 188.50 pts

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday slipped 188.50 pts to settle at 74482.78 on profit booking by local operators.

#Sensex falls 188.50 pts

Star Health Insurance records PAT growth of 37 pc to Rs 845 Cr in FY24

Kolkata, Apr 30 (ZUNI) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. (Star Health Insurance), market leader in retail health insurance, on Tuesday announced robust financial result for its Q4 and FY2024, reporting a record profit of Rs 845 Cr, up 37 per cent and an increase of 18 per cent in Gross Written Premium (GWP) to Rs 15,254 Cr.

#Star Health Insurance records PAT growth of 37 pc to Rs 845 Cr in FY24

About 4.68 lakh Android and 3520 iOS users download Metro ride Kolkata App

Kolkata, Apr 30 (UNI) ‘Metro Ride Kolkata App’ has touched another
milestone as 4.68 lakh Android and 3520 iOS users have downloaded this
App so far,
Kolkata Metro said on Tuesday.

#About 4.68 lakh Android and 3520 iOS users download Metro ride Kolkata App

Altogether 298 candidates in fray for LS polls in 11 constituencies of state

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) A total of 71 candidates withdrew their nominations on Monday, the last day of withdrawal of nominations for the fourth phase Lok Sabha elections to be held on May 13 in 11 constituencies in Maharashtra state.

#Altogether 298 candidates in fray for LS polls in 11 constituencies of state

UGC postpones NET to June 18
New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) University Grants Commission (UGC) has postponed the National Eligibility Test as the date clashes with the Civil Services preliminary examination.
#UGC postpones NET to June 18

Punjab: 48 kg heroin worth Rs 240 crore seized in Jalandhar, 3 held
Jalandhar, April 29 (UNI) Jalandhar Commissionerate police achieved a big success in cracking an international drug syndicate and seized 48 kg heroin worth Rs 240 crore and Rs 21 lakh drug money.
#Punjab: 48 kg heroin worth Rs 240 crore seized in Jalandhar #3 held

Turkish police detain 38 IS suspects

Ankara, April 29 (UNI) Turkish police detained 38 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group, the country''s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Sunday.

#Turkish police detain 38 IS suspects

After batters show, bowlers chipped in as CSK ambushes SRH by 78 runs, keeps play off place alive
Chennai, Apr 28 (UNI) Five time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ambushed
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs to stay afloat for a play off place, thanks
to skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad''s near century and a disciplined effort by the bowlers
in a crucial IPL contest at the Chepauk stadium here on Sunday night.
#After batters show #bowlers chipped in as CSK ambushes SRH by 78 runs #keeps play off place alive

AP govt signs MoU with FSSAI, gets Rs 80 Cr fund

Vijayawada, April 28 (UNI) Dr. S Venkateswar, the AP food safety commissioner, announced that the department has signed an MoU with FSSAI and secured Rs 80 crore from FSSAI, New Delhi, for the establishment of food labs and mobile food labs.

#AP govt signs MoU with FSSAI # gets Rs 80 Cr fund

SL police confiscate over 38 kg of drugs

Colombo, April 28 (UNI) Sri Lankan police confiscated over 38 kilos of drugs in two separate raids carried out on Friday night and Saturday morning, the police said in a statement on Saturday.

#SL police confiscate over 38 kg of drugs

SL police confiscate over 38 kg of drugs

Colombo, April 27 (UNI) Sri Lankan police confiscated over 38 kilo drugs in two separate raids carried out on Friday night and Saturday morning, the police said on Saturday.

#SL police confiscate over 38 kg of drugs

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,388

Gaza, April 27 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 34,388, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Saturday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34 #388

Russian air defenses shot down 68 Ukrainian drones at night - Defense Ministry
Moscow, April 27 (UNI) Over the past night, Russian air defenses shot down 66 Ukrainian drones over the Krasnodar Territory and two more drones over the Crimea, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
#Russian air defenses shot down 68 Ukrainian drones at night - Defense Ministry

8 killed in Ecuador helicopter crash
Quito, April 27 (UNI) Five soldiers and three civilians were killed in an Ecuadorian army helicopter crash on Friday, the armed forces said.
#8 killed in Ecuador helicopter crash

Vidharbha & Marathwada posts average 59.63 pc polling in 8 LS seats
Mumbai, April 27 (UNI) Vidharbha and Marathwada eight constituencies registered an average polling rate of 59.63 percent, down by 3.17 percent from their last election in 2019, an official source from the elections department said here Saturday.
#Vidharbha & Marathwada posts average 59.63 pc polling in 8 LS seats

Russian Air Defenses shot down 68 Ukrainian drones: Defense Ministry
Moscow, April 27 (UNI) Over the past night, Russian air defenses shot down 66 Ukrainian drones over the Krasnodar Territory and two more drones over the Crimea, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
#Russian Air Defenses shot down 68 Ukrainian drones: Defense Ministry

Srinagar boat capsize tragedy: Another boy’s body found, death toll mounts to 8
Srinagar, April 27 (UNI) Twelve days after the boat capsized in Srinagar, a minor boy’s body was retrieved from the river Jhelum on Friday, taking the death toll in the incident to eight, officials said.
#Srinagar boat capsize tragedy: Another boy’s body found #death toll mounts to 8

Around 54.86 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) Approximately 54.86 per cent of more than over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh exercised their franchise in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held amidst tight security on Friday, poll officer said here.

#Around 54.86 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP

Over 58% polling in Bihar LS phase 2
Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) Scorching heat appears to have affected polling percentage during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar, as only 58.58 percent of the electorate exercised their franchise compared to 62.92 percent in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which is 4.34 percent less this year.
#Over 58% polling in Bihar LS phase 2

Aproximately 68.38% voter turnout recorded by 11 pm in Karnataka''s first phase of polling

Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) In the inaugural phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, a notable surge in voter turnout characterised the electoral landscape across 14 constituencies on Friday.

#Aproximately 68.38% voter turnout recorded by 11 pm in Karnataka''s first phase of polling

Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters
Agartala, April 26 (UNI) East Tripura Parliamentary constituency on Friday recorded 80.32% voter turnout, despite a boycott by around 1700 voters in the state.
#Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters

As many as 58.58 percent electorate exercised their franchise during second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar

Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) Scorching heat appears to have affected polling percentage during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar, as only 58.58 percent electorate exercised their franchise compared to 62.92 percent in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which is 4.34 percent less this year.

#As many as 58.58 percent electorate exercised their franchise during second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar

Maha: around 53 pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1700 hrs

Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 53.51 per cent of over 1.49 crore voters in eight Lok Sabha constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra exercised their right to vote in second phase of Lok Sabha elections till 1700 hrs on Friday.

#Maha: around 53 pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1700 hrs

Over 82,500 students engage in NM-AU-GUVI TNcpl using Generative AI in Tamil

Chennai, Apr 26 (UNI) As many as 82,688 students from 400 engineering colleges participated in
the ‘Naan Mudhalvan - Anna University - GUVI Tamil Nadu Coder''s Premier League’ (NM-AU-TNcpl) using Generative AI in Tamil language.

#Over 82 #500 students engage in NM-AU-GUVI TNcpl using Generative AI in Tamil

Around 52.74 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 pm
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 52.74 percent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes till 5 p.m. on Friday, registering the lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#Around 52.74 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 pm

Around 43 pc votes polled in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hours
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 43.01 per cent of over 1.49 crore voters in eight Lok Sabha constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions in Maharashtra cast their votes in the second phase of polling till 1500 hours on Friday.
#Around 43 pc votes polled in 8 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hours

Maruti Suzuki net profit surges 48 pc to Rs 3,878 crore in Q4
New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) On the back of solid volume growth, the country''s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki on Friday reported 47.80% jump in standalone net profit at Rs 3,877.8 crore for January-March period (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.
#Maruti Suzuki net profit surges 48 pc to Rs 3 #878 crore in Q4

Sensex nosedives 609.28 pts
Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) Snapping a winning streak of last five sessions, the BSE Sensex on Friday, the last session of the week, tanked 609.28 pts to settle at 73730.16 amid mixed global cues.
#Sensex nosedives 609.28 pts

Around 44.13 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 PM
Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 44.13 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the six hours of polling on Friday with Mathura registering the lowest turnout.
#Around 44.13 pc votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 3 PM

Over 42.88 pc voter turnout till 1 pm in Jammu-Reasi
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) With 52.68 per cent voting, Reasi segment showed highest turnout till 1 pm in the Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency that recorded an overall 42.88 per cent voting in the Phase-2 of the Lok Sabha polls with 17.8 lakh voters deciding the fate of 22 candidates.
#Over 42.88 pc voter turnout till 1 pm in Jammu-Reasi

Karnataka logs 38.23 pc voter turnout by 1 pm
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) Dakshina Kannada emerged as frontrunner with a robust 48.10 per cent participation rate by voters as the Election Commission on Friday reported an overall voter turnout of 38.23 per cent voting in Karnataka till 1 pm.
#Karnataka logs 38.23 pc voter turnout by 1 pm

33.8 pc polling recoded in Bihar till 1 pm
Patna, April 26 (UNI) An estimated 33.80 per cent of 93,96,298 electorate exercised their franchise till 1pm during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on five seats in Bihar.
#33.8 pc polling recoded in Bihar till 1 pm

Odisha: 39 candidates file nominations for 4 LS seats, 266 for 28 Assembly seats
Bhubaneswar, Apr 26 (UNI) Altogether, 39 candidates have filed nomination papers for four Lok Sabha seats, and 266 candidates have submitted nomination papers for 28 Assembly seats in Odisha, going to the polls on May 13.
#Odisha: 39 candidates file nominations for 4 LS seats #266 for 28 Assembly seats

Around 35.73 votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 1 pm
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 35.73 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the six hours of polling on Friday registering the lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#Around 35.73 votes polled for 8 seats in UP till 1 pm

Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase LS election in Mah
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 18 per cent of 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to eight seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase LS election in Mah

Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Mah
Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 18 per cent of 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to eight seats in Maharashtra.
#Around 18 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Mah

UP: Approx 24.31 votes polled for 8 seats till 11 am
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 24.31 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the first four hours of polling on Friday registering lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#UP: Approx 24.31 votes polled for 8 seats till 11 am

UP: Approx 24.31 votes polled for 8 seats till 11 am
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 24.31 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the first two hours of polling on Friday registering lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#UP: Approx 24.31 votes polled for 8 seats till 11 am

21.68 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Bihar
Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 21.68 per cent of 93,96,298 electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours in the second phase Lok Sabha election to five seats in Bihar.
#21.68 pc polling till 11 AM in second phase of LS election in Bihar

LS polls: 13.82 pc voting in MP till 9 am
Bhopal, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 13.82 per cent of over 1,11,62,000 voters cast their ballots on Friday in the first two hours of the second phase polling in the BJP-ruled state of Madhya Pradesh, as per the poll officials.
#LS polls: 13.82 pc voting in MP till 9 am

UP polls approx 11.67 pc from 8 seats till 9 am
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 11.67 per cent of over 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh cast their votes in the first two hours of polling on Friday registering lowest turnout in Mathura, where legendary Bollywood actress Hema Malini is seeking reelection.
#UP polls approx 11.67 pc from 8 seats till 9 am

9.84 pc polling in Bihar till 9 am
Patna, April 26 (UNI) An estimated 9.84 per cent of 93,96,298 voters exercised their franchise in first two hours during second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar.
#9.84 pc polling in Bihar till 9 am

Maha votes 7.45 pc in 2 hours on 8 seats
Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) Around 7.45 per cent of 1.49 crore voters cast their votes till 9 am across eight Lok Sabha constituencies in Vidharbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra in the second phase of polling, poll officials said.
#Maha votes 7.45 pc in 2 hours on 8 seats

Polling begins for 8 LS seats in UP amid tight security
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Polling began for eight parliamentary constituencies spread over nine districts of Uttar Pradesh in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections amidst tight security arrangements on Friday, poll officials said here.
#Polling begins for 8 LS seats in UP amid tight security

Maha: 8 constituencies of Vidharbha & Marathwada cast votes
Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) Voting for eight constituencies of Maharashtra''s Vidharbha and Marathwada region began on Friday as voters queued up in large numbers in Buldhana,Washim-Yawatmal, Akola, Amravati, Wardha Nanded, Hingoli, and Parbhani outside polling stations.
#Maha: 8 constituencies of Vidharbha & Marathwada cast votes

Punjab police apprehend 2 drug smugglers with 1800 kg poppy husk

Chandigarh, April 25 (UNI) Punjab Police apprehended two drug smugglers and recovered 1800 kg of
poppy husk from a truck bearing a Rajasthan number plate in Barnala district on Thursday, an officer said.

#Punjab police apprehend 2 drug smugglers with 1800 kg poppy husk

Tech Mahindra net at Rs 661 crore in Q4; Company gives dividend of Rs 28 per share

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Mahindra Group company Tech Mahindra, a technology consulting and digital solutions provider, on Thursday reported about 41 per cent decline in net profit at Rs 661 crore year-on-year basis for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024.

#Tech Mahindra net at Rs 661 crore in Q4; Company gives dividend of Rs 28 per share

China launches Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship

Jiuquan, April 25 (UNI) China on Thursday launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship to send three taikonauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station for a six-month mission.

#China launches Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship

Lok Sabha polls: Voting for 8 seats in UP tomorrow
Lucknow, April 25 (UNI) Polling for eight parliamentary constituencies spread over nine districts of Uttar Pradesh in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election will be held, amid tight security arrangements on Friday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa said here on Thursday.
#Lok Sabha polls: Voting for 8 seats in UP tomorrow

Rupee ends flat at 83.32 against USD

Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday ended steady at 83.32 against the USD on selling US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the foreign exchange said.

#Rupee ends flat at 83.32 against USD

Sensex surges 486.50 pts
Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) Extending its winning streak for the fifth consecutive day in a row, the BSE Sensex rallied 486.50 points to close high at 74,339.44 on the strength of services, metal, power, and auto stocks amid a strong Asian market.
#Sensex surges 486.50 pts

Sensex up 78 points
Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained positive for the fifth day in a row on Thursday, advancing 78 points at 73,931.88 in opening session following gains in Financial services, Health Care and Industrials stocks.
#Sensex up 78 points

8 Maha LS seats in Vidharbha, Marathwada to vote tomorrow
Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) All preparation have been completed for the April 26 polling in five constituencies of Vidharbha region and three in Marathwada in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.
#8 Maha LS seats in Vidharbha #Marathwada to vote tomorrow

80 pc voter turnout in Arunachal repoll
Itanagar, Apr 24 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh recorded about 80 percent voter turnout in the repolling held at eight polling stations spread across four Assembly constituencies on Wednesday, amid tight security arrangements, an election official said.
#80 pc voter turnout in Arunachal repoll

Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates in Jammu-Reasi LS Constituency
Jammu, April 24 (UNI) More than 17.80 lakh voters will decide the fate of 22 candidates contesting from Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency in the second phase, which will go to the polls on Friday.
#Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates in Jammu-Reasi LS Constituency

High pitched campaigning for 8 seats in UP ends

Lucknow, April 24 (UNI) The high pitched campaigning for the second phase of the Lok Sabha election covering eight constituencies, spread over nine districts in Uttar Pradesh, ended on Wednesday.

#High pitched campaigning for 8 seats in UP ends

REC to provide loan of Rs 1869 cr to Chenab Valley Power Project in J&K

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) State-owned non-banking finance company REC Limited has signed an agreement with Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPPL), under which it will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,869.265 crore as a term loan.

#REC to provide loan of Rs 1869 cr to Chenab Valley Power Project in J&K

Maha: Campaigning to end in 8 LS seats of Vidharbha & Marathwada region
Mumbai, April 24 (UNI) Campaigning for second phase of the Lok Sabha elections due to be held on April 26 in eight constituencies of Vidarbha and Marathwada regions in Maharashtra will end on Wednesday evening.
#Maha: Campaigning to end in 8 LS seats of Vidharbha & Marathwada region

Maha: Campaigning to end in 8 LS constituencies of Vidharbha
Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) Campaigning for second phase of the Lok Sabha elections due to be held on April 26 in eight constituencies of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra will end on Wednesday evening.
#Maha: Campaigning to end in 8 LS constituencies of Vidharbha

China expands lunar partnerships, preps for Shenzhou-18

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) China''s National Space Administration (CNSA) announced new partnerships for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) during the Space Day of China in Wuhan. Nicaragua, the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organisation, and the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences joined the project.

#China expands lunar partnerships # preps for Shenzhou-18

China to launch Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship on April 25
Jiuquan, April 24 (UNI) The Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 8:59 p.m. on Thursday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, announced the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Wednesday.
#China to launch Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship on April 25

Sensex ends in green; up 89.83 points
Mumbai, April 23 (UNI) The stock market on Tuesday opened strong with 400 points up with all-round shopping but paired early gains towards end of the trading hour and closed at 73,738, about 90 points up from its previous close.
#Sensex ends in green; up 89.83 points

Sensex up 89.83 pts

Mumbai, April 23 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained positive for the third straight session on Tuesday, rising 89.83 pts to close at 73,738 on the strength of Telecommunications, Realty and Technology stocks amid positiveAsian Market.

#Sensex up 89.83 pts

Maha: 258 candidates in fray for LS polls in 3rd phase

Mumbai, April 23 (UNI) Around 59 candidates in Maharashtra withdrew their nominations for the third phase Lok Sabha elections, which are scheduled for May 7 in 11 constituencies.

#Maha: 258 candidates in fray for LS polls in 3rd phase

3 arrested with 8.3kg heroin, Rs 5L drug money
Pathankot (Punjab), April 23 (UNI) The Pathankot Police has busted an interstate drug cartel operating between Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab and arrested three persons carrying Rs 45 crore worth of opioid drugs, an official said.
#3 arrested with 8.3kg heroin #Rs 5L drug money

J&K: 8 drug smugglers booked under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla
Srinagar, Apr 23 (UNI) Police have booked eight notorious drug smugglers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
#J&K: 8 drug smugglers booked under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla

Cash, ornaments, & liquor worth Rs. 8.40 cr seized in Himachal

Shimla, April 22 (UNI) Illicit liquor, cash, drugs, and jewellery worth around Rs. 8.40 crore have been seized since the Model Code of Conduct (MMC) came into force in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and bye-elections to the six assembly constituencies, an election official said on Monday.

#Cash # ornaments # & liquor worth Rs. 8.40 cr seized in Himachal

Fresh poll in 8 Arunachal polling stations on April 24
Itanagar, April 22 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a fresh poll at eight polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh, which went for simultaneous elections to 18th Lok Sabha and 11th State Legislative Assembly on April 19 last.
#Fresh poll in 8 Arunachal polling stations on April 24

Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR
Jaipur, April 22 (UNI) In the 38th match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday, Mumbai Indians put up a challenging total of 179 runs against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a stellar partnership between Tilak Verma and Nehal Wadhera.
#Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR

Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR
Jaipur, April 22 (UNI) In the 38th match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday, Mumbai Indians put up a challenging total of 179 runs against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a stellar partnership between Tilak Verma and Nehal Wadhera.
#Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR

Odisha: Bhubaneswar records season’s highest day temperature of 43.8 degree Celsius

Bhubaneswar, Apr 22 (UNI)Bhubaneswar became the hottest place in Odisha on Monday, with the day temperature rising to 43.8 degrees Celsius, the season’s record temperature, according to Meteorological (MeT) sources.

#Odisha: Bhubaneswar records season’s highest day temperature of 43.8 degree Celsius

AP: TTD-run schools achieve 98 pc pass percentage in SSC results

Tirupati, April 22 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) educational institutions have registered a 98 percent pass percentage in the tenth results released in Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

#AP: TTD-run schools achieve 98 pc pass percentage in SSC results

AP: Kakinada Dist achieves 83.09 pass percentage in SSC results

Kakinada, Apr 22 (UNI) The Kakinada district has achieved 83.09 pass percentage in class 10 (SSC) results released on Monday, district educational officer Pilli Ramesh said.

#AP: Kakinada Dist achieves 83.09 pass percentage in SSC results

1 dead, 8 injured in thunderstorms in Vietnam's northern mountainous areas

Hanoi, Apr 22 (UNI) Torrential rains and thunderstorms hitting Vietnam''s northern mountainous areas left one person dead and eight others injured over the weekend, the country''s National Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control reported on Monday.

#1 dead # 8 injured in thunderstorms in Vietnam's northern mountainous areas

Big B to play Ashwatthama in ''Kalki 2898 AD'' Sci-Fi epic
New Delhi, April 22 (UNI) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is set to portray the character of Ashwatthama in the upcoming film "Kalki 2898 AD".
#Big B to play Ashwatthama in ''Kalki 2898 AD'' Sci-Fi epic

Big B to play Ashwatthama in ''Kalki 2898 AD'' Sci-Fi epic
New Delhi, April 22 (UNI) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is set to portray the character of Ashwatthama in the upcoming film "Kalki 2898 AD".
#Big B to play Ashwatthama in ''Kalki 2898 AD'' Sci-Fi epic

Kerala: KITE launches AI Training program for 80k teachers

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 22 (UNI) A 3-day AI hands-on training for secondary school teachers in Kerala will commence from May 2 onwards.

#Kerala: KITE launches AI Training program for 80k teachers

Gaza: 180 bodies discovered in mass grave in hospital courtyard in Khan Yunis
Gaza, Apr 22 (UNI) The bodies of 180 people have been found by Palestinian emergency services in a mass grave at the Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis.
#Gaza: 180 bodies discovered in mass grave in hospital courtyard in Khan Yunis

8th Aswan int'l women film festival opens in Egypt

Aswan, Egypt, Apr 21 (UNI) The eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opens Saturday night in Egypt''s city of Aswan by the Nile River with a red-carpet ceremony.

#8th Aswan int'l women film festival opens in Egypt

Kerala: Home Voting, so far, 81 percent have cast their votes

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 21 (UNI) In Kerala, 81 percent of those who applied for the home voting process have cast their votes, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said on Sunday.

#Kerala: Home Voting # so far # 81 percent have cast their votes

Russia repels 8 Ukrainian attacks in DPR area over past 24 hrs

Moscow, Apr 21 (UNI) The Center group of Russian forces has repelled eight attacks by the Ukrainian army and eliminated up to 360 servicepeople over the past 24 hours in the Donetsk People''s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

#Russia repels 8 Ukrainian attacks in DPR area over past 24 hrs

Centre''s direct tax kitty up 18 pc in FY24, exceeds Budget target
New Delhi, Apr 21 (UNI) The government''s net direct tax mop-up surged 17.70 per cent year-on-year to Rs 19.58 lakh crore in financial year 2023-24 (FY24) exceeding the full-year Budget estimate, according to data released by Finance Ministry on Sunday.
#Centre''s direct tax kitty up 18 pc in FY24 #exceeds Budget target

At least 58 dead as boat capsizes in Central African Republic
Bangui, April 21 (UNI) At least 58 people have died after the overcrowded boat carrying them to a funeral capsized in the Central African Republic (CAR), the head of civil protection, Thomas Djimasse, has said.
#At least 58 dead as boat capsizes in Central African Republic

Bengal records nearly 82 pc polling in first phase election
Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) West Bengal recorded 81.91 percent turnout among the 5.6 million electorates in Friday''s first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Cooch Behar, Alipurduar (ST), and Jalpaiguri, the state election officials said in a statement on Saturday.
#Bengal records nearly 82 pc polling in first phase election

Bengal records nearly 82 percent polling in the first phase election
Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) West Bengal recorded 81.91 percent turnout among the 5.6 million electorates in Friday''s first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Cooch Behar, Alipurduar (ST), and Jalpaiguri, the state election officials said in a statement on Saturday.
#Bengal records nearly 82 percent polling in the first phase election

Over 800 Afghan refugees return home from Pak in 2 days

Kabul, Apr 20 (UNI) More than 800 Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland from neighbouring Pakistan on Friday and Thursday, Afghanistan''s Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation Affairs said Saturday.

#Over 800 Afghan refugees return home from Pak in 2 days

Verstappen on pole for F1 Chinese GP, Hamilton 18th

Shanghai, Apr 20 (UNI) Red Bull''s Max Verstappen will start Sunday''s Formula One Chinese Grand Prix from pole position after dominating qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit.

#Verstappen on pole for F1 Chinese GP # Hamilton 18th

Aahida Singh triumphs in AITA U-18 tennis championship on dream debut

Bengaluru, April 20 (UNI) In a stunning display of talent and determination, 13-year-old Aahida Singh clinched the maiden U-18 title at the AITA Championship Series-7 (CS-7) U-18 tennis championship held at the Transform Tennis Academy.

#Aahida Singh triumphs in AITA U-18 tennis championship on dream debut

EPFO adds 7.78 lakh new members in February, 2024 : Govt
New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) The government on Saturday said that around 7.78 lakh new members have joined Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in the month of February 2024.
#EPFO adds 7.78 lakh new members in February #2024 : Govt

UP: 60.25 Percent votes polled for 8 seats in first phase of LS polls in UP
Lucknow, Apr 20 (UNI) Around 60.25 percent out of more than 1.44 crore votes were polled in eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh amid tight security arrangements, polling officer said here on Saturday.
#UP: 60.25 Percent votes polled for 8 seats in first phase of LS polls in UP

Only 48.23 per cent polling in Bihar, 5.24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls
Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) Despite best efforts made by Election Commission and appeals from top leaders and celebrities, poll percentage in first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar could reach only 48.23 per cent, which is 5.24 per cent less than polling of 2019 general elections in the state.
#Only 48.23 per cent polling in Bihar #5.24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls

Tripura: 81 pc turnout in poll, Oppn demands countermand elections
Agartala, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 81 per cent voter turnout was recorded across 1,685 polling booths in Tripura in first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
#Tripura: 81 pc turnout in poll #Oppn demands countermand elections

Lok Sabha election : UP records 58.14 pc polling in first phase
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 58.14 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate exercised their franchise across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Lok Sabha election : UP records 58.14 pc polling in first phase

Maha: 54.85 per cent voting registered in Vidarbha
Nagpur / Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) Amid scorching heat in the central Indian landscape, half of the vast Vidarbha region of Maharashtra registered 54.85 per cent voting in first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
#Maha: 54.85 per cent voting registered in Vidarbha

Sikkim records 68.06 pc voter turnout till 5 pm
Sikkim, April 19 (UNI) Voting for lone Lok Sabha and 32 assembly seats in Sikkim completed peacefully on Friday. As per the Election Commission, till 5 p.m. 68.06 per cent of 4.64 lakh electorate exercised their franchise.
#Sikkim records 68.06 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

48.23 percent polling recorded in first phase of Lok Sabha election in Bihar
Patna, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 48.23 percent of 76,01,629 electorate exercised their franchise amid tight security arrangements during the first phase of Lok Sabha election in four seats of Bihar, which passed off peacefully on Friday.
#48.23 percent polling recorded in first phase of Lok Sabha election in Bihar

28 killed in IS attacks in Syrian desert
Damascus, Apr 19 (UNI) The Islamic State (IS) in Syria carried out two attacks in the desert area on Thursday, killing 28 people, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Friday.
#28 killed in IS attacks in Syrian desert

IP university to conduct CETs for 80 programs
New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) IP University is going to conduct common entrance tests (CETs) for 80 programs starting on April 27, 2024.
#IP university to conduct CETs for 80 programs

Rupee up 8 paise against USD
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday ended positive at 83.47, rising 8 paise against the USD on selling US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.
#Rupee up 8 paise against USD

UP: Around 47.44 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 3 pm
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 47.44 percent of the total 1.44 crore electorate have exercised their franchise till 3 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh.
#UP: Around 47.44 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 3 pm

Arunachal Guv, CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik, who along with his better half Anagha Parnaik cast their vote in Itanagar on Friday, called upon the state''s electorate to exercise their adult franchise to make the democracy ''success''.
#Arunachal Guv #CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm

UP: Around 36.96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 36.96 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes till 1 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 36.96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm

Uttarakhand records 24.83 pc voter turnout till 11 am
Dehradun, Apr 19 (UNI) Uttarakhand has witnessed an average voter turnout of 24.83 per cent for five Lok Sabha seats till 11am on Friday,
Excluding the Nainital constituency, voting percentages in the other four constituencies have surpassed those of the 2019 elections within the same timeframe, which recorded 23.59 per cent turnout by Friday midday.
#Uttarakhand records 24.83 pc voter turnout till 11 am

UP: Around 25.2 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 11 am
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 25.2 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes in four hours across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh till 11 am, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 25.2 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 11 am

J&K: 8.44 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur in 2 hrs
Jammu, April 19 (UNI) Around 8.44 per cent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial two hours of polling till 9.30 am in the Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.
#J&K: 8.44 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur in 2 hrs

Rupee opens record low at 83.55 against USD
Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) The rupee on Friday opened at a record low of 83.55, declining three paise amid geographical tension between Israel and Iran and rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee opens record low at 83.55 against USD

UP: Around 12.66 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 9 am
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 12.66 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes in two hours across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh till 9 am, as per polling officials.
#UP: Around 12.66 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 9 am

Polling begins for 8 UP seats in 1st phase of LS polls
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Polling for eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in western Uttar Pradesh began amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.
#Polling begins for 8 UP seats in 1st phase of LS polls

8 Kenyan military officers killed in plane crash

Nairobi, Apr 18 (UNI) A military helicopter crashed in northwestern Kenya on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight senior officers, a security source has confirmed.

#8 Kenyan military officers killed in plane crash

Polling for 8 LS seats in UP to be held under tight security on Friday

Lucknow, Apr 18 (UNI) Polling for eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in western Uttar Pradesh will be held amidst tight security arrangements on Friday.

#Polling for 8 LS seats in UP to be held under tight security on Friday

Run-up to KTM 2024 warms up with 1,810 buyer registrations

Kochi, Apr 18 (UNI) Five months ahead of its start, the 12th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM-2024) in the city has earned big response from India and abroad, with buyer registrations crossing 1,810, of whom 495 are from high-end foreign markets.

#Run-up to KTM 2024 warms up with 1 #810 buyer registrations

Nomination for 4 LS & 28 Assembly seats begins in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (UNI) The nomination for the first phase of polling in Odisha, covering four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies, began on Thursday with the issuance of the gazetted notification by the Election Commission of India.

#Nomination for 4 LS & 28 Assembly seats begins in Odisha

Nomination for 4 LS & 28 Assembly seats begins in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (UNI) The nomination for the first phase of polling in Odisha, covering four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies, began on Thursday with the issuance of the gazetted notification by the Election Commission of India.

#Nomination for 4 LS & 28 Assembly seats begins in Odisha

Infosys net up 30.5 pc in Q4; declares Rs 28 per share dividend
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) India’s second-largest software IT company, Infosys, on Thursday announced a 30 percent jump in net profit at Rs 7969 crore during the January–March quarter of 2023–24, compared to Rs 6106 crore in the previous quarter.
#Infosys net up 30.5 pc in Q4; declares Rs 28 per share dividend

LS polls: Rs 17.98 cr cash found in Dharwad city apartment
Dharwad, April 18 (UNI) In a significant development, officials from the Election flying squad seized a staggering amount of Rs 17.98 crores from an apartment in Narayanapura area of Dharwad City on Wednesday.
#LS polls: Rs 17.98 cr cash found in Dharwad city apartment

Google fires 28 employees for protesting cloud computing deal with Israel

California, Apr 18 (UNI) US corporation Google has fired 28 employees who took part in protests against the tech giant''s $1.2 billion project to supply the Israeli government with cloud computing services, US media reported on Thursday, citing a Google spokeswoman and employees.

#Google fires 28 employees for protesting cloud computing deal with Israel

Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met
Hyderabad, April 18 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, Meteorological Centre said on Thursday.
#Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana in next 48 hours: Met

US returns 38 pieces of cultural relics to China, signaling enhanced cultural exchanges

New York, Apr 18 (UNI) Chinese officials received 38 pieces of cultural relics returned by the Manhattan District Attorney''s Office on Wednesday.

#US returns 38 pieces of cultural relics to China # signaling enhanced cultural exchanges

Rupee opens flat at 83.52 against USD
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday was unchanged at 83.52, rising by one paisa in the opening session on selling US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee opens flat at 83.52 against USD

Maha: EC to issue notification for 4th phase of LS elections on April 18
Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) The Election Commission will issue a notification for fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra on Thursday.
#Maha: EC to issue notification for 4th phase of LS elections on April 18

Campaigning ends for 8 seats in first phase of LS polls in UP
Lucknow, April 17 (UNI) Campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha election covering eight constituencies spread over nine districts of western Uttar Pradesh ended on Wednesday evening.
#Campaigning ends for 8 seats in first phase of LS polls in UP

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,899: ministry

Gaza, Apr 17 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 33,899, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Wednesday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #899: ministry

Pak: 8 killed, 30 injured in collision between 3 vehicles

Islamabad, Apr 17 (UNI) At least eight people were killed and 30 others injured on Wednesday in a collision between three vehicles in Jamshoro district of Pakistan''s southern Sindh province, the rescue service reported.

#Pak: 8 killed # 30 injured in collision between 3 vehicles

China prepares to launch Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship
Beijing, Apr 17 (UNI) The combination of the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday.
#China prepares to launch Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship

584 migrants rescued off Libyan coast over past week: IOM

Tripoli, Apr 17 (UNI) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday said that 584 migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya in the past week.

#584 migrants rescued off Libyan coast over past week: IOM

Webcasting in all booths across 8 districts in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (UNI) Webcasting will be implemented in all booths in eight districts of Kerala during the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Electoral Officer, Sanjay Kaul said on Tuesday.

#Webcasting in all booths across 8 districts in Kerala

LS Polls: 30,238 electronic voting machines will be used in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (UNI) In the Lok Sabha elections in Kerala, 30,238 electronic voting machines will be used, Chief Electoral Officer, Sanjay Kaul said on Tuesday.
#LS Polls: 30 #238 electronic voting machines will be used in Kerala

The Sleep opens 8th store in Hyderabad; 75th outlet in India

Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) The Sleep Company, India’s leading comfort-tech brand, on Tuesday announced the opening of its eighth outlet in Hyderabad and 75th store in India.

#The Sleep opens 8th store in Hyderabad; 75th outlet in India

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,843

Gaza, April 16 (UNI) The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced Tuesday that the Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 33,843.

The ministry said in a press statement that 46 people were killed and 110 others injured in five Israeli raids during the past 24 hours.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #843

Rupee declines 8 paise against USD
Mumbai, April 16 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday dropped 8 paise to close at 83.53 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.
#Rupee declines 8 paise against USD

Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17-18: Met
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in the Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana on Wednesday, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.
#Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17-18: Met

SRH break own record by scoring 287/3 against RCB
Bengaluru, April 15 (UNI) In an incredible achievement, Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their own record by scoring 287/3, especially against a team like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
#SRH break own record by scoring 287/3 against RCB

SRH break own record by scoring 287/3 against RCB
Bengaluru, April 15 (UNI) In an incredible achievement, Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their own record by scoring 287/3, especially against a team like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
#SRH break own record by scoring 287/3 against RCB

Heat wave condition grips Odisha, Mercury hovers over 40 degree Celsius in 18 places
Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (UNI) An intense heat wave conditions prevailed in several parts of Odisha with day temperature rising above 40 degrees Celsius in as many as 18 places in the state.
#Heat wave condition grips Odisha #Mercury hovers over 40 degree Celsius in 18 places

58 people killed by heavy rains in Tanzania's 10 regions

Dar es Salaam, April 15 (UNI) At least 58 people have been killed by flash floods caused by heavy rains in 10 regions of mainland Tanzania in the past two weeks, an official has said.

#58 people killed by heavy rains in Tanzania's 10 regions

Hyd: ACB catches drug control official while taking Rs 18K bribe

Hyderabad, April 15 (UNI) The sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught an official of drug control in the Nalgonda zone on Monday when he was accepting a bribe amount of Rs 18,000.

#Hyd: ACB catches drug control official while taking Rs 18K bribe

Stock market tanks over 845 points due to heightened Israel-Iran tensions
Mumbai, April 15 (UNI) Amidst rising geo-political tension and higher than expected US inflation, the stock markets today tanked right from word go and ended the day with a loss of whopping over 845 points to settle at 73399.78.
#Stock market tanks over 845 points due to heightened Israel-Iran tensions

Sensex tanks 845.12 pts
Mumbai, April 15 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday plunged another 845.12 pts to settle at 73399.78 owing to geographical tension and higher than expected US inflation.
#Sensex tanks 845.12 pts

Overall exports marginally up at $776.68 BN in 2023-24; Trade deficit improves by 35.77%

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) Despite persistent global challenges, India is estimated to surpass its record overall exports (merchandise plus services) at USD 776.68 Billion in FY 2023-24 as compared to USD 776.40 Billion in FY 2022-23, a move that has improved trade deficit significantly.

#Overall exports marginally up at $776.68 BN in 2023-24; Trade deficit improves by 35.77%

Sixteen die, 28 injured as Kyiv attacks Tokmak in Zaporizhzhia region

Kyiv, Apr 15 (UNI) Sixteen people, including three children, were killed and another 28 injured as a result of Ukrainian forces'' attack on the city of Tokmak in the Zaporizhzhia region, Yevgeny Balitsky, the region''s governor, said on Monday.

#Sixteen die # 28 injured as Kyiv attacks Tokmak in Zaporizhzhia region

Merchandise exports at USD 41.68 billion in March, highest monthly exports in FY 2023-24.

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#Merchandise exports at USD 41.68 billion in March # highest monthly exports in FY 2023-24.

Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

UNI SKB CS.

#Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

UNI/ SKB ARN.

#Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in AP & Yanam from Apr 16-18: Met

Amaravati, Apr 15 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh from Tuesday to Thursday, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.

#Heatwave conditions likely to prevail in AP & Yanam from Apr 16-18: Met

Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17–18: Met
Hyderabad, Apr 15 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in isolated pockets in the Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana on April 17, the Meteorological Centre said on Monday.
#Heatwave conditions likely in Telangana on Apr 17–18: Met

MIT varsity founder-president to embark on 3-nation tour from April 18

Pune, Apr 14 (UNI) Founder-president of MIT World Peace University and head of UNESCO, Prof Dr Vishwanath Karad will leave for United Kingdom, United States of America and France, along with a nine-member team, from April 18 to 30.

#MIT varsity founder-president to embark on 3-nation tour from April 18

Hyd:Heatwave conditions likely in AP on Apr 15-18: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on April 15,16, 17 and 18, Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Hyd:Heatwave conditions likely in AP on Apr 15-18: Met

Iran launches 185 drones, 146 missiles to attack Israel
Jerusalem, April 14 (UNI) Iran has fired 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles and 110 surface-to-surface missiles at Israel, including from Iraq and Yemen, The New York Times reported, citing two Israeli officials.
#Iran launches 185 drones #146 missiles to attack Israel

Avesh, Maharaj restrict Punjab Kings to 147/8

Mullanpur, April 13 (UNI) Avesh Khan and Keshav Maharaj starred for Rajasthan Royals as they restricted Punjab Kings to a below-par total of 147/8 in the 27th match of IPL 2024 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

#Avesh # Maharaj restrict Punjab Kings to 147/8

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,686

Gaza, April 13 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 33,686, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Saturday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #686

Pune with 82 lakh voters highest in Maha
Mumbai, Apr 13 (UNI) In terms of total number of voters in 48 Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra, Pune district has the highest number of voters as compared to other districts in the state, said the State Information office on Saturday.
#Pune with 82 lakh voters highest in Maha

180 companies participate in recruitment drive at GITAM campus in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) A total of 180 companies participated in the recruitment drive held at GITAM Hyderabad Campus.

#180 companies participate in recruitment drive at GITAM campus in Hyderabad

Provision of 2,15, 850 ink bottles for 48 LS seats in Maha
Mumbai, Apr 13 (UNI) About 2,15,850 ink bottles will be required in Maharashtra to apply ink to the left index finger of the voters during the polling for 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state
A EC statement said that, there are 98,114 polling stations in the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state.
Around 1,96,228 ink bottles, with 2 ink bottles each for each polling station has been arranged.
Apart from 1,96,228 ink bottles, a total of 2,15,850 ink bottles, which is 10 percent more, as well as the materials required for voting.
#Provision of 2 #15 #850 ink bottles for 48 LS seats in Maha

AP : Congress allocates 1 MP, 8 Assembly seats to CPM

Vijayawada, Apr 12 (UNI) The Congress party has allocated one Lok Sabha and 8 Assembly seats to the CPI(M) .

#AP : Congress allocates 1 MP # 8 Assembly seats to CPM

India''s retail inflation eases to 4.85 pc in March
New Delhi, April 12 (UNI) India''s retail inflation measured by consumer price index (CPI) eased to 4.85% in March 2024 from 5.09% in the previous month, according to official data released on Friday.
#India''s retail inflation eases to 4.85 pc in March

India's retail inflation eases to 4.85 percent in March 2024 : Govt data

UNI NK CS.

#India's retail inflation eases to 4.85 percent in March 2024 : Govt data

CfHE at IIT-Hyderabad gets Rs 80 cr fund from ESKEYN Ventures

Hyderabad, Apr 11 (UNI) The Center for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (CfHE) at IIT Hyderabad will be undertaking a massive expansion in innovation in healthcare technologies, powered by the infusion of US$ 9.6 Million (around Rs. 80 Crore) by Sushant Kumar, Founder of Tanushree Foundation and ESKEYN Ventures.

#CfHE at IIT-Hyderabad gets Rs 80 cr fund from ESKEYN Ventures

Merc India sells over 18K cars in FY24, highest ever sales in fiscal
Mumbai, Apr 11 (UNI) Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India said on Thursday that its total sales in financial year 2023-24 stood at 18,123 units, a 10pc year-on-year increase and also its highest ever sales in a year.
#Merc India sells over 18K cars in FY24 #highest ever sales in fiscal

Widespread light to moderate rain during next 48 hrs over J&K: MeT
Srinagar, Apr 11 (UNI) Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday predicted widespread light to moderate rain during the next 48 hours over Jammu and Kashmir.
#Widespread light to moderate rain during next 48 hrs over J&K: MeT

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,482: ministry
Gaza, April 11 (UNI) The Ministry of Health in Gaza said Wednesday that the Palestinian death toll has risen to 33,482 as a result of ongoing Israeli attacks.
#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #482: ministry

Sensex ends strong at 75038.15 pts
Mumbai, April 10 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday ended firm, breaching 75K level to 75038.15, up 354.45 pts following gains in Oil and Gas, Metal and Energy stocks amid mixed Asian Market.
#Sensex ends strong at 75038.15 pts

Maha: 2,641 new polling stations across 48 LS seats
Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) For the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, 2,641 new polling stations have been added in the state, and this time there will be 98,114 polling stations in the state, official said on Wednesday.
#Maha: 2 #641 new polling stations across 48 LS seats

80 people hospitalized in Zambia due to suspected food poisoning

Lusaka, Apr 10 (UNI) At least 80 people were rushed to various hospitals due to suspected food poisoning after they bought shawarma, a kind of meat or chicken wrap, at a fast food outlet in Zambia''s Chililabombwe Town in Copperbelt Province, the police said on Tuesday.

#80 people hospitalized in Zambia due to suspected food poisoning

8 killed, 4 injured in traffic accident in Tunisia

Tunis, Apr 10 (UNI) Eight people were killed and four others injured in a car collision in Tunisia on Tuesday, private radio station Jawhara FM reported.

#8 killed # 4 injured in traffic accident in Tunisia

Ecuador's Dajomes Barrera tops women's 81kg at IWF World Cup

Phuket (Thailand), Apr 9 (UNI) Ecuadorian weightlifter Neisi Patricia Dajomes Barrera clinched the title in the women''s 81kg category at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup here on Tuesday.

#Ecuador's Dajomes Barrera tops women's 81kg at IWF World Cup

Ukraine lost over 480 soldiers in Donetsk in past 24 hrs: Russia

Moscow, April 9 (UNI) Ukraine has lost more than 480 soldiers in Donetsk over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed on Tuesday.

#Ukraine lost over 480 soldiers in Donetsk in past 24 hrs: Russia

Sensex falls 58.80 pts
Mumbai, April 9 (UNI) Snapping a winning streak of last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday ended negative at 74683.70, declined 58.80 pts on profit booking by local operators despite positive Asian Market.
#Sensex falls 58.80 pts

Accused in 108 FIRs across 21 dists for fraud arrested in Jt op

Chandigarh, April 9 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Fazilka police in a joint operation with Faridkot Police have arrested Neeraj Thathai alias Neeraj Arora in the multi-crore Nature Heights Infra Scam case.

#Accused in 108 FIRs across 21 dists for fraud arrested in Jt op

Uttarakhand: 8 killed as Nepal-bound vehicle falls into gorge
Dehradun, April 9 (UNI) Eight people were killed on Tuesday when a vehicle from Nainital district of Uttarakhand headed to neighbouring Nepal fell into a deep gorge.
#Uttarakhand: 8 killed as Nepal-bound vehicle falls into gorge

Sensex opens at historic high of 75,124.28
Mumbai, April 9 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday opened at an all-time high, touching the 75,000-level for the first time at 75124.28, up 382 points as buying was seen across board amid mixed global cues.
#Sensex opens at historic high of 75 #124.28

Elections: 204 candidates in fray for 8 LS seats for second phase in Maha
(rpt, correcting figure)
Mumbai, Apr 9 (UNI) Chief Electoral Officer and Principal Secretary S Chokkalingam announced that the applications of 299 candidates are eligible, and some of them have withdrawn, so 204 eligible candidates have been selected for the upcoming election for eight Lok Sabha seats in the second phase of the state.
#Elections: 204 candidates in fray for 8 LS seats for second phase in Maha

Elections: 204 candidates in fray for 8 LS seats for second phase in Maha
Mumbai, Apr 9 (UNI) Chief Electoral Officer and Principal Secretary S Chokkalingam announced that the applications of 299 candidates are eligible, and some of them have withdrawn, so 204204 eligible candidates have been selected for the upcoming election for eight Lok Sabha seats in the second phase of the state.
#Elections: 204 candidates in fray for 8 LS seats for second phase in Maha