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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

PM Modi''s roadshow in Patna on May 12: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Patna, May 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after addressing a series of meetings in Bihar seeking support for NDA candidates in ongoing Lok Sabha election, will hold a massive roadshow
in Patna on May 12 to further boost the prospects of BJP and its allies in greatest electoral battle of the country.

#PM Modi''s roadshow in Patna on May 12: Ravi Shankar Prasad

IIT Madras raises all-time high of Rs. 513 cr funding in 2023-24

Chennai, May 8 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) on Wednesday announced that it has raised a record breaking Rs. 513 crore in funding from its alumni, industry and individual donors during the financial year 2023-24.

#IIT Madras raises all-time high of Rs. 513 cr funding in 2023-24

UP: 4 gets lifer in 11-yr-old rape and murder case

Bulandshahr (UP), May 8 (UNI) Four persons were sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 67,000 each by a local court in Bulandshahr on Wednesday in an 11-year-old rape and murder case, a prosecution officer said here.

#UP: 4 gets lifer in 11-yr-old rape and murder case

UNHCR says 1.3 mln Sudanese refugees returned home over nearly 6 yrs

Juba, May 8 (UNI) Some 1.33 million South Sudanese refugees have spontaneously returned home since the signing of a revitalized peace agreement in October 2018 to March 31, 2024, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday.

#UNHCR says 1.3 mln Sudanese refugees returned home over nearly 6 yrs

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

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

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

6.1-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands -- GFZ

Hong Kong, May 8 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted the Vanuatu Islands at 08:17:18 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#6.1-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands -- GFZ

PM Modi pays homage to Gurudev Tagore on his 163rd birth anniversary

Kolkata, May 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid a rich tribute to Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore on his 163rd birth anniversary.

#PM Modi pays homage to Gurudev Tagore on his 163rd birth anniversary

Singapore''s F-16 jet crashes at air base

Singapore, May 8 (UNI) An F-16 fighter jet of the Singaporean Airforce crashed within Tengah Air Base Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense.

#Singapore''s F-16 jet crashes at air base

1.5 mln stimulant tablets seized in eastern Myanmar

Yangon, May 8 (UNI) Myanmar police have seized 1.5 million stimulant tablets in eastern Myanmar''s Shan State, according to a statement by the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) late Tuesday.

#1.5 mln stimulant tablets seized in eastern Myanmar

Karnataka records 70.41 pc voter turnout amidst sweltering heat

Bengaluru, May 8 (UNI) As the mercury soared to a blistering 45 degrees Celsius in certain pockets of Karnataka, the state bore witness to a remarkable display of civic duty during the third phase of Lok Sabha elections across 14 constituencies.

#Karnataka records 70.41 pc voter turnout amidst sweltering heat

Maha: Approx 61.44 pc polling till 6 pm in 11 constituencies of third phase

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 11 Western Maharashtra, Kokan, and Marathwada constituencies has ended, with an average of 61.44 percent of voting registered till 6 pm, ECI sources said here on Wednesday.

#Maha: Approx 61.44 pc polling till 6 pm in 11 constituencies of third phase

J&K: 110-year-old woman casts vote through home voting facility at Shopian

Srinagar, May 7 (UNI) 110-year-old woman exercised her vote through home voting for Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency from Shopian Segment in south Kashmir.

#J&K: 110-year-old woman casts vote through home voting facility at Shopian

Delhi court to pronounce order on May 10 in Brij Bhushan case

New Delhi, May, 7 (UNI) A Delhi Court on Tuesday fixed May 10 for pronouncing its order on sexual harassment charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh lodged by six female wrestlers.

#Delhi court to pronounce order on May 10 in Brij Bhushan case

All India voter turnout at 61.45 pc in phase-3, Hindi belt sees dip in voting

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The third of the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday witnessed 61.45% voter turnout (as of 8 PM) with voting largely remaining peaceful and smooth across 93 seats barring reports of sporadic incidents of violence from West Bengal.

#All India voter turnout at 61.45 pc in phase-3 #Hindi belt sees dip in voting

UP registers 57.34 pc voting for 10 Lok Sabha seats in 3rd phase till 6 pm

Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh registered a voter turnout of 57.34 percent for the 10 seats in the third phase of the Lok Sabha election, which was passed off peacefully on Tuesday, a senior poll official said.

#UP registers 57.34 pc voting for 10 Lok Sabha seats in 3rd phase till 6 pm

AP: 'Padmavati Parinayotsavam' in Tirumala from May 17

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), May 7 (UNI) The three-day annual ''''Padmavati Parinayotsavam'''' will be observed at the famous hill temple of Lord Venkateswara here from May 17.
The celestial wedding ceremony of Sridevi, Bhudevi and Srinivasa are being performed with great pomp at the Parinayotsava Mandapam in the Narayangiri Gardens every year.

#AP: 'Padmavati Parinayotsavam' in Tirumala from May 17

Debutant Kavin Quintal gets top-10 finish at FIM Junior GP

Chennai, May 7 (UNI) Ace Indian rider Kavin Quintal made a stunning debut in the 2024 FIM
JuniorGP World Championship taking a top-10 finish in the Stk European class in Round-2
at the Circuito do Estoril, Portugal.

#Debutant Kavin Quintal gets top-10 finish at FIM Junior GP

Debutant Kavin Quintal gets top-10 finish at FIM Junior GP

#Debutant Kavin Quintal gets top-10 finish at FIM Junior GP

Around 55.13 pc voter turnout till 5 pm in UP

Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 55.13 percent of more than 1.89 crore voters have exercised their franchise till 5 pm as polling continues for 10 seats in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

#Around 55.13 pc voter turnout till 5 pm in UP

Parra ‘symbol’ of challenges faced by Kashmiri youth after 2019: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, May 7 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday urged youths to vote for her party''s candidates and tell New Delhi that decisions taken in August 2019 are unacceptable to people of Jammu and Kashmir.

#Parra ‘symbol’ of challenges faced by Kashmiri youth after 2019: Mehbooba Mufti

2 killed, 21 injured in southwest China attack

Kunming, May 7 (UNI) Two people were killed and 21 others injured in a hospital attack in Zhenxiong County, southwest China''s Yunnan Province, local authorities said Tuesday.

#2 killed # 21 injured in southwest China attack

2.14 crore voters in 13 LS constituencies of Punjab : CEO

Chandigarh, May 7 (UNI) The process of filing nominations for the LS Elections 2024 has commenced in Punjab and will continue until May 14. Papers will not be submitted on May 11 and 12 due to the scheduled holidays. The scrutiny of papers is scheduled for May 15, and the The last date for the withdrawal of candidature is May 17. The polling on all 13 LS seats will be held in Punjab on June 1 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

#2.14 crore voters in 13 LS constituencies of Punjab : CEO

Around 42.63 pc votes polled in 11 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hrs

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 42.63 per cent of over 2.09 crore electorates in 11 parliamentary
constituencies of Maharashtra cast their votes in third phase Lok Sabha elections till 1500 hours on Tuesday amidst tight security.

#Around 42.63 pc votes polled in 11 LS seats of Maha till 1500 hrs

Rural FMCG market outgrows urban in Q1 of 2024: NielsenIQ

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) India''s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector saw rural markets outshining urban growth for the first time in five quarters during January-March quarter (Q1) of calendar year 2024, leading consumer intelligence company NielsenIQ (NIQ) said on Tuesday.

#Rural FMCG market outgrows urban in Q1 of 2024: NielsenIQ

Around 63.11 pc turnout till 3 PM in Bengal

Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 63.11 per cent of more than 7.3 million electorate exercised their franchise till 3 PM on Tuesday in the third phase election to four Lok Sabha seats.

#Around 63.11 pc turnout till 3 PM in Bengal

Uddhav Thackeray to address election rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 10

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 7 (UNI) Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray will address election rally here on May 10 for May 13 poll.

#Uddhav Thackeray to address election rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 10

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and 11 other MLC take oath

Patna,May 7 (UNI) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar along with eleven newly elected Members of the Bihar Legislative Council took oath as the members of the Upper house here on Tuesday.

#Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and 11 other MLC take oath

Uddhav Thackeray to address election rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 10

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 10 (UNI) Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) chief Uddhav
Thackeray will address election rally here on May 10 for May 13 poll.

#Uddhav Thackeray to address election rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on May 10

SKorea initiates decommission of country's 1st commercial nuclear reactor

Seoul, May 7 (UNI) South Korea has started the decontamination process ahead of decommissioning the country''s first commercial nuclear reactor, Kori-1, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Tuesday, citing the country''s Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP).

#SKorea initiates decommission of country's 1st commercial nuclear reactor

3 dead, 1 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Philippines

Manila, May 7 (UNI) Three people have been killed and one severely injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, police said Tuesday.

#3 dead # 1 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Philippines

Around 31.73 pc voting recorded till 1300 hours in Maha LS polls

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 31.73 per cent of 2.09 crore electorate exercised their franchise till 1300 hours on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha election to 11 seats in Maharashtra.

#Around 31.73 pc voting recorded till 1300 hours in Maha LS polls

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 49.27 pc turnout till 1 PM in Bengal

Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) Bengal witnessed an estimated 49.27 per cent turnout in the first till 1 PM on Tuesday in the third phase election to four Lok Sabha seats.

#Around 49.27 pc turnout till 1 PM in Bengal

36.69 pc polling till 1 PM in Bihar

Patna, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 36.69 per cent of total 98,60,397 electorate exercised their franchise till 1 PM on Tuesday during the third phase Lok Sabha election to five seats in Bihar.

#36.69 pc polling till 1 PM in Bihar

Around 24.35 pc turnout till 11 am in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 24.35 per cent of 4.97 crore voter turnout was witnesses in Gujarat in the first four hours till 11 am on Tuesday in the single phase election for all 25 Lok Sabha seats.

#Around 24.35 pc turnout till 11 am in Gujarat

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

24.41 percent polling till 11 am in Bihar

Patna, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 24.41 percent of total 98,60,397 electorate exercised their franchise amid tight security arrangements till 11 am during third phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar.

#24.41 percent polling till 11 am in Bihar

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

UP logs 26.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 11 am

Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Approximately 26.12 percent 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 first two hours of polling till 11 am on Tuesday.

#UP logs 26.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 11 am

Ghana's 4x100m quartet secures ticket for Paris Olympic Games

Accra, May 7 (UNI) Ghana''s 4x100m relay team delivered an outstanding performance at the World Athletics Relays Championship in the Bahamas, securing their spot in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games late Sunday.

#Ghana's 4x100m quartet secures ticket for Paris Olympic Games

Around 14.22 pc voting in first two hours in MP

Bhopal, May 7 (UNI) Around 14.22 percent of 1,77,52,583 voters participated in the first two hours of voting on Tuesday in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections in nine Madhya Pradesh parliamentary seats.

#Around 14.22 pc voting in first two hours in MP

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

UP: Around 12.94 pc votes polled on 10 LS seats

Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Approximately 12.94 per cent out of more than 1.89 crore votes were polled on the 10 seats in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh in the first two hours of polling till 9 am on Tuesday.

#UP: Around 12.94 pc votes polled on 10 LS seats

Bengal records around 14.6 pc turnout till 9 AM

Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 14.6 per cent of over 7.3 million electorate exercised their franchise in the first two hours till 9 AM on Tuesday in the third phase election to four Lok Sabha seats of Bengal.

#Bengal records around 14.6 pc turnout till 9 AM

Maha logs 6.75 pc voting in 1st two hours across 11 LS seats

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An average 7 percent voter turnout was registered in the first two hours of polling across 11 Lok Sabha constituencies of Western Maharashtra, Konkan and Marathwada region on Tuesday when 2.09 crore voters will choose from 258 candidates.

#Maha logs 6.75 pc voting in 1st two hours across 11 LS seats

Maha LS polls: 264 candidates in fray for 13 seats in Fifth Phase

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) A total of 37 candidates withdrew their nominations for the fifth and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 13 Maharashtra state constituencies on Monday, marking the last day of withdrawals, an official said on Tuesday.

#Maha LS polls: 264 candidates in fray for 13 seats in Fifth Phase

Polling underway in 11 LS seats in Maharashtra

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Polling in the third phase for 11 Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra began Tuesday amid tight security to decide the electoral fate of 258 candidates, official sources said.

#Polling underway in 11 LS seats in Maharashtra

UP: Polling underway on 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls

Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Polling for 10 parliamentary constituencies spread over 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections began amid tight security arrangements on Tuesday, a senior poll officer said here.

#UP: Polling underway on 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls

Bus crashes in south Peru, kills 10

Lima, May 7 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed when a passenger bus veered off the road and overturned in the predawn hours of Monday in southern Peru''s Puno region, local media reported.

#Bus crashes in south Peru #kills 10

Departmental exams in Haryana from June 19

Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) IAS and HCS officers desirous of appearing in the departmental examinations to be held in Haryana in June will have to send their requests to the Personnel Department before the last date of May 30, according to a government order.

#Departmental exams in Haryana from June 19

Telangana: Rapido offers free rides on May 13 Lok Sabha elections

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) In a resolute commitment to fortify the nation''s democratic fabric, Rapido, India''s foremost commuter app, assumed a pivotal role in national duty with the launch of the "SawaariBadhyata" initiative here on Monday.

#Telangana: Rapido offers free rides on May 13 Lok Sabha elections

Ordnance Factory Medak to supply close range Naval-91 Guns to Indian Coast Guard

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) Ordnance Factory Medak (OFMK), a constituent of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd. (AVNL), stands as one of the five production units under the ambit of the newly formed Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, and has entered into a significant contract with the Indian Coast Guard for the supply of 10 numbers of CRN-91 guns.

#Ordnance Factory Medak to supply close range Naval-91 Guns to Indian Coast Guard

Over 1000 people affected as storm hits Meghalaya

Shillong, May 6 (UNI) Over 1000 people have been affected and 483 houses damaged after heavy rainfall accompanied by cyclonic storm and hailstorm hit several parts of Meghalaya since Sunday, an official said on Monday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region for another 48 hours.

#Over 1000 people affected as storm hits Meghalaya

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

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

Polling for 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls in UP tomorrow

Lucknow, May 6 (UNI) Voting for the 10 parliamentary constituencies spread over 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh will be held in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh, amidst tight security arrangements on Tuesday, a senior poll officer said here on Monday.

#Polling for 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls in UP tomorrow

Around 1,400 homes damaged by pre-monsoon thunderstorm, hailstorm in Mizoram

Aizawl, May 6 (UNI) Around 1,400 homes have been destroyed or damaged by pre-monsoon thunderstorm, accompanied by hailstorm and gusty winds, in remote parts of the state since April one, officials in state disaster management and rehabilitation department said on Monday.

#Around 1 #400 homes damaged by pre-monsoon thunderstorm # hailstorm in Mizoram

Hyderabad: Over 14,000 security personnel to be deployed for May 13 Lok Sabha elections

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) Over 14,000 police personnel including Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the city on May 13.

#Hyderabad: Over 14 #000 security personnel to be deployed for May 13 Lok Sabha elections

Vishwa Hindu Parishad starts campaign for 100 per cent voting target

Hamirpur, May 6 (UNI) Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Himachal Pradesh has started campaign for voting in national interest and achieving 100 per cent voting target as part of its active participation and responsibility in great festival of democracy, elections.

#Vishwa Hindu Parishad starts campaign for 100 per cent voting target

Sensex improves 17 pts

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday ended positive at 73895.54, rising 17 pts on the strength of Realty, IT and Health Care stocks.

#Sensex improves 17 pts

Bukhari becomes first mainstream leader to visit historic Jamia mosque in old city since 1990s

Srinagar, May 6 (UNI) Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Monday became the first top mainstream politician in the last three decades who went inside the historic Jamia Mosque in old Srinagar.

#Bukhari becomes first mainstream leader to visit historic Jamia mosque in old city since 1990s

Bangladesh heatwave kills 15 in fortnight

Dhaka, May 6 (UNI) Fifteen people have lost their lives from severe heat-related incidents in parts of Bangladesh over the past two weeks, the government confirmed Monday.

#Bangladesh heatwave kills 15 in fortnight

Lok Sabha election phase three: 93 seats in 12 states to go to polls tomorrow

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The stage is set for the third phase of Lok Sabha election on Tuesday as 93 Parliamentary constituencies in 12 states and union territories will go to the polls.

#Lok Sabha election phase three: 93 seats in 12 states to go to polls tomorrow

Trailer of Manoj Bajpayee''s 100th film ''Bhaiya Ji'' unveiled

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) One of Bollywood''s most talented actor Manoj Bajpayee''s 100th film, "Bhaiya Ji", with its intense narrative of vengeance will soon hit the screens. Its trailer offering tantalising glimpse into Bajpayee''s character was recently released.

#Trailer of Manoj Bajpayee''''''''s 100th film ''''''''Bhaiya Ji'''''''' unveiled

11 seats of western Maha, Kokan, Marathwada to vote on May 7

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) On Tuesday, seven constituencies of the Western Maharashtra, two in Kokan, and two in the Marathwada region will vote in the third phase Lok Sabha election in the state.

#11 seats of western Maha # Kokan # Marathwada to vote on May 7

Hailstorm hits Manipur, 1 dies

Imphal, May 6 (UNI) A man died and about a dozen people injured as hailstorms, lightning, and rain hit Manipur nonstop since Sunday.

#Hailstorm hits Manipur # 1 dies

1 killed in apartment fire in Singapore

Singapore, May 6 (UNI) Singapore''s Civil Defense Force said on Monday that one was killed in a building fire at Block 76, Lor Limau, earlier in the morning.

#1 killed in apartment fire in Singapore

1 dead, 23 injured in bus crash in U.S. Maryland

Washington, May 6 (UNI) One person was killed and 23 others injured in a bus crash in U.S. state of Maryland early Sunday, authorities said.

#1 dead #23 injured in bus crash in U.S. Maryland

About 15000 aspirants appear in NEET in Kashmir

Srinagar, May 5 (UNI) As many as 15000 aspirants appeared in the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination at 31 exam centres across the Kashmir valley on Sunday.

#About 15000 aspirants appear in NEET in Kashmir

Campaigning for 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls ends

Lucknow, May 5 (UNI) The high pitched campaigning for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 10 parliamentary constituencies spread over 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh ended on Sunday.

#Campaigning for 10 seats in 3rd phase of LS polls ends

Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9

Dharamsala, May 5 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter at the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dharamsala on Sunday, Punjab Kings showcased a formidable bowling performance, led by Rahul Chahar''s spin mastery and Harshal Patel''s clever variations, to limit Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 167 for nine.

#Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9

Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9

#Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9

Campaigning in 11 seats of Western Maha, Marathwada & Kokan to end today evening

Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) Campaigning for Lok Sabha elections going to end in 11 constituencies of Western Maharastra, Marathawaaada, and Kokan regions of Maharashtra state on Sunday evening.

#Campaigning in 11 seats of Western Maha # Marathwada & Kokan to end today evening

1 EME Centre to host UHQ recruitment rally on June 20

Hyderabad, May 5 (UNI) The 1 EME Centre in Secunderabad will organise an Army recruitment rally under the Unit Headquarter Quota (UHQ) starting on June 20.

#1 EME Centre to host UHQ recruitment rally on June 20

Hyd: Police raid Pub in Banjara Hills, detain 160 for violating regulations

Hyderabad, May 5 (UNI) The city police detained 160 individuals after conducting a raid on After Nine Pub, located in Banjara Hills.

#Hyd: Police raid Pub in Banjara Hills # detain 160 for violating regulations

Dry weather till May 11 in Kashmir: MeT

Srinagar, May 5 (UNI) Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Sunday predicted the weather is likely to remain dry till May 11 and temperatures will rise and stay slightly above normal in the coming days in the Kashmir valley.

#Dry weather till May 11 in Kashmir: MeT

Western Australia police shot dead 16-year-old boy after one man stabbed

Sydney, May 5 (UNI) Western Australian (WA) Police Force announced on Sunday that a 16-year-old boy who stabbed another man with a kitchen knife in Perth was shot dead by police on Saturday night.

#Western Australia police shot dead 16-year-old boy after one man stabbed

301 applications valid for 5th phase poll in Maha: EC

Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) The poll panel on Sunday confirmed the validation of 301 out of 397 candidate applications for the fifth and final phase election in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies.

#301 applications valid for 5th phase poll in Maha: EC

301 applications valid for 5th phase poll in Maha: EC

Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) The poll panel on Sunday confirmed the validation of 301 out of 397 candidate applications for the fifth and final phase election in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies.

#301 applications valid for 5th phase poll in Maha: EC

Death toll rises to 14 in bombing on IDP camps in eastern DRC

Kinshasa, May 5 (UNI) At least 14 people were killed and 35 others injured, mainly women and children, after rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) dropped "around 10" bombs on Friday on three sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a local official said on Saturday.

#Death toll rises to 14 in bombing on IDP camps in eastern DRC

Many aspects of PM Modi in 2014-19 still not acceptable: Raj Thackeray

Ratnagiri, May 4 (UNI) MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said many things concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi between 2014 and 2019 were still unacceptable to him.

#Many aspects of PM Modi in 2014-19 still not acceptable: Raj Thackeray

2 killed, 15 injured in heavy weapon attack in Myanmar

Yangon, May 4 (UNI) Two people were killed and 15 others injured in a heavy weapons attack in western Myanmar''s Rakhine State on Saturday, the State Administration Council''s Information Team reported.

#2 killed # 15 injured in heavy weapon attack in Myanmar

Your life has not improved after August 5, 2019, then make sure NC wins with a thumping majority: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, May 4 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah Saturday asked people to make a decision if their daily life has improved after August 5, 2019 and everything is fine.

#Your life has not improved after August 5 # 2019 # then make sure NC wins with a thumping majority: Omar Abdullah

Jammu Police identifies 211 disputed properties, to maintain registers

Jammu, May 4 (UNI) Jammu Police initiating to maintain register have identified 211 disputed properties in the district days after a youth was murdered over land dispute in Greater Kailash area here.

#Jammu Police identifies 211 disputed properties # to maintain registers

In J&K's Baramulla LS seat 23 nomination papers accepted by RO, 15 rejected after scrutiny

Srinagar, May 4 (UNI) A total of 23 candidates are in the fray from Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir after the scrutiny of nomination papers.

#In J&K's Baramulla LS seat 23 nomination papers accepted by RO # 15 rejected after scrutiny

Gujarat Titans bowled out for 147 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Bengaluru, May 4 (UNI) In the heart of Bengaluru''s cricketing fervor, the clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) unfolded as a narrative steeped in resilience and tactical acumen. Set against the backof the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, the 52nd IPL fixture on Saturday witnessed a gripping first innings marked by the pursuit of supremacy on a challenging pitch.

#Gujarat Titans bowled out for 147 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Gujarat Titans bowled out for 147 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

#Gujarat Titans bowled out for 147 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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

World''s Oldest Woman aged 121 dies in Kerala

Malappuram (Kerala), May 4 (UNI) The World''s Oldest Woman Kunjeerumma died at the age of 121 due to old age illness at her residence in Pookattiri near Valanchery on Saturday.

#World''s Oldest Woman aged 121 dies in Kerala

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

IRGC's ship holds long-distance mission for 1st time, enters southern hemisphere

Tehran, May 4 (UNI) The navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has for the first time carried out a long-distance mission with its Shahid Mahdavi ocean liner, crossing Earth''s equator and entering the southern hemisphere, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Saturday.

#IRGC's ship holds long-distance mission for 1st time # enters southern hemisphere

Kotak Mahindra Bank profit surges 17 pc to Rs 5,337 crore, board approves dividend

New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported 16.88% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,337.20 crore for the January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#Kotak Mahindra Bank profit surges 17 pc to Rs 5 #337 crore # board approves dividend

At least 12 killed, 30 injured in bombing on IDP camps in eastern DRC

Kinshasa, May 4 (UNI) At least 12 people have been killed and another 30 or more injured, mainly women and children, after three sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) were bombarded in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) early on Friday, the United Nations said.

#At least 12 killed # 30 injured in bombing on IDP camps in eastern DRC

Amritsar police bust International drug cartel, 2 held with 3kg heroin and 1kg Ice

Amritsar, May 4 (UNI) In a major breakthrough against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Amritsar Rural police on Saturday busted an International drug cartel and arrested 2 drug smugglers with 3 kg Heroin and 1kg Ice (Methametaphine).

#Amritsar police bust International drug cartel #2 held with 3kg heroin and 1kg Ice

Death toll from Indonesia''s flooding, landslides rises to 15

Jakarta, May 4 (UNI) At least 15 people were killed after flooding and landslides struck Indonesia''s South Sulawesi province, an official from the country''s disaster agency said on Saturday.

#Death toll from Indonesia''''s flooding #landslides rises to 15

Traffic accident kills 2, injures 13 in Afghanistan

Jalalabad , Afghanistan, May 4 (UNI) Two people were killed and 13 others injured in a road accident in east Afghanistan''s Nangarhar province, local police said Saturday.

#Traffic accident kills 2 # injures 13 in Afghanistan

5.1-magnitude quake hits Tonga Islands - GFZ

Hong Kong, May 4 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 hit Tonga Islands at 0432 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

#5.1-magnitude quake hits Tonga Islands - GFZ

5.1-magnitude quake hits WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea: USGS

New York, May 4 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 153 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, at 22:47:40 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.1-magnitude quake hits WNW of Panguna #Papua New Guinea: USGS

Rs 1,576 cr revenue secured in FY 2023-24: Palakkad DRM

Palakkad, May 3 (UNI) The Palakkad Divisional Railway manager (DRM), Arun Kumar Chaturvedi, has said the division secured Rs 1,576.17 crore in revenue in the financial year 2023-24, from various sectors.

#Rs 1 #576 cr revenue secured in FY 2023-24: Palakkad DRM

LS Election: Mann's mega road show in Patiala, said 'Punjab Banega Hero, Es Baar 13-0'

Patiala, May 3 (UNI) Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday, reached Patiala and took out a mega road show in Tripuri to campaign for the AAP candidate Dr Balbir Singh. Mr Mann, among the loud cheers from the people, said ''Punjab Banega Hero, Es Baar 13-0''.

#LS Election: Mann's mega road show in Patiala # said 'Punjab Banega Hero # Es Baar 13-0'

LS Election: Will make up for BJP’s 10 lost yrs, Tewari assures Chandigarh

Chandigarh, May 3 (UNI) Manish Tewari, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
(INDIA) candidate from Chandigarh today assured the people of the city that he will make up
for the loss of Ten precious years under the BJP rule.

#LS Election: Will make up for BJP’s 10 lost yrs # Tewari assures Chandigarh

Punjab police seize 4kg Ice Drug, 1kg Heroin from Amritsar

Amritsar, May 3 (UNI) In an intelligence-led operation against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has arrested One person after recovering 4kg ICE drug (Crystal Methamphetamine) and 1kg Heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

#Punjab police seize 4kg Ice Drug # 1kg Heroin from Amritsar

India to replace military personnel at last aviation platform in Maldives by May 10

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) India will replace its military personnel at the last of the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10, the two sides agreed during the Fourth Meeting of the India-Maldives High-level Core Group held in New Delhi today.

#India to replace military personnel at last aviation platform in Maldives by May 10

Venkatesh Iyer''s brilliance lifts KKR to set 170 runs target for MI

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) witnessed a stellar display of batting prowess from Venkatesh Iyer in their faceoff against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium.

#Venkatesh Iyer''s brilliance lifts KKR to set 170 runs target for MI

Venkatesh Iyer''s brilliance lifts KKR to set 170 runs target for MI

#Venkatesh Iyer''s brilliance lifts KKR to set 170 runs target for MI

DRI seizes 5.96 kg of gold worth Rs 4.31 cr in Telangana, 4 held

Hyderabad, May 3 (UNI) Officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 5.96 kg of gold valued at Rs 4.31 crore and arrested four persons in this connection.

#DRI seizes 5.96 kg of gold worth Rs 4.31 cr in Telangana # 4 held

Second randomization of EVM-VVPAT at Vidhansabha level on May 19: DC

Dharamshala, May 3 ( UNI) District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Kangra Hemraj Bairwa said on Friday that the second randomization of EVMs and VVPATs to be used during the Lok Sabha elections-2024 will be held on May 19 in the presence of representatives of political parties.

#Second randomization of EVM-VVPAT at Vidhansabha level on May 19: DC

RXIL TReDS surpasses Rs 1 lakh cr in invoice financing for MSMEs

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Receivables Exchange of India Limited (RXIL) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) has achieved a significant milestone, facilitating financing of over 50 lac invoices worth Rs one lakh crore since its inception, providing accessible working capital financing solutions to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India which play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and facilitating the nation''s journey towards achieving a Rs five trillion economy.

#RXIL TReDS surpasses Rs 1 lakh cr in invoice financing for MSMEs

Campaigning in 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maha picks up

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Campaigning for 258 candidates in 11 parliamentary constituencies of Maharashtra that will go to polls in third phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to be held on May seven is heated up.

#Campaigning in 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maha picks up

Profit booking pulls market down nearly 1%

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) The stock market on Friday fell nearly one percent as the BSE sensex closed at 73878.15 points down by 732.96 points from previous close even as there were no negative surprises in the Q4 earnings of some of major companies.

#Profit booking pulls market down nearly 1%

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

10 killed in bomb explosion in eastern DRC

Kinshasa, May 3 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in a bomb explosion on Friday morning at a camp for displaced people near Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to local sources.

#10 killed in bomb explosion in eastern DRC

Kyiv loses over 111,000 troops in 2024

Kyiv, May 3 (UNI) Ukraine has already lost more than 111,000 troops and 21,000 units of weapons and military equipment in 2024, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.

#Kyiv loses over 111 #000 troops in 2024

PM Modi claims Cong cannot make 50 and TMC 15 in 2024 General election

Krishnanagar (WB) May 3 (UNI) Asserting that the BJP-led NDA is poised to cover not only 370 seats but looking forward to cross 400 mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday claimed that the Congress cannot make 50 and Trinamool Congress 15 in 2024 General election.

#PM Modi claims Cong cannot make 50 and TMC 15 in 2024 General election

UPSIDA's revenue surpasses Rs 1,300 crore

Lucknow, May 3 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has achieved a remarkable feat, recording an operating revenue of Rs 1,359 crore in the financial year 2023-24.

#UPSIDA's revenue surpasses Rs 1 #300 crore

Amritsar police arrest one, seize 4kg Ice, 1kg Heroin

Amritsar, May 3 (UNI) In an intelligence led operation against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, Amritsar Circle Inspector has apprehended one person and seized 4 kg Ice (Methamphetamine) and 1kg Heroin from him.

#Amritsar police arrest one #seize 4kg Ice #1kg Heroin

1st private fertilizer plant opens in west Afghanistan

Herat, Afghanistan, May 3 (UNI) The first private fertilizer plant in Afghanistan opened on Thursday in the country''s west Herat province, plant manager Abdullah Norzai said Friday.

#1st private fertilizer plant opens in west Afghanistan

BSF recovers 20 Pakistani drones, arms, narcotics in last 15 days

Chandigarh, May 3 (UNI) BSF troops have successfully recovered 20 Pakistani drones, 15.340kg of heroin, 3 pistols, and seized 42 rounds in the past 15 days.

#BSF recovers 20 Pakistani drones #arms #narcotics in last 15 days

15 killed, 22 injured in road accident in northern Pakistan

Islamabad, May 3 (UNI) At least 15 people were killed and 22 others injured on Friday morning after a passenger bus fell into a ravine in the Diamir district of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region in northern Pakistan, an official told Xinhua.

#15 killed #22 injured in road accident in northern Pakistan

At least 31 children injured in mini-truck crash in Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, May 3 (UNI) Up to 31 children were injured after a mini-truck crashed into a group of students during a festive event in southern Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, said the regional Internal Affairs Directorate.

#At least 31 children injured in mini-truck crash in Kyrgyzstan

National Lok Adalat to be held on May 11 in Kaithal

Kaithal, May 2 (UNI) District Legal Services Authority secretary and Chief Judicial Magistrate Ritu said that National Lok Adalat will be organised in the judicial complex here on May 11.

#National Lok Adalat to be held on May 11 in Kaithal

Drug worth Rs 1.32 crore seized in Churachandpur

Imphal, May 2 (UNI) Assam Rifles have arrested a person at Songddoi, in Churachandpur District and seized 660 grams of Brown Sugar worth about Rs 1.32 crore from his possession
Assam Rifles sources said Nangzading , the accused was arrested on Wednesday.

#Drug worth Rs 1.32 crore seized in Churachandpur

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

Haryana RTS Commission imposes Rs 10,000 penalty on PNB Agriculture Manager

Chandigarh, May 2 (UNI) The Haryana Right to Service (RTS) Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs 10,000 on the Agriculture Manager of Punjab National Bank''s Behal branch in Bhiwani district for not providing the loan within the stipulated time frame to the applicant.

#Haryana RTS Commission imposes Rs 10 #000 penalty on PNB Agriculture Manager

ECI appoints 15 Expenditure Observers for Punjab LS Constituencies : CEO

Chandigarh, May 2 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday appointed 15 Expenditure Observers for the Lok Sabha Constituencies in Punjab which will go to the polls on June 1.

#ECI appoints 15 Expenditure Observers for Punjab LS Constituencies : CEO

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

CII’s IGBC Green Property Show in Hyderabad from May 17

Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) is all set to host its second edition of IGBC Green Property Show at HITEX Exhibition Centre, here from May 17 to 19.

#CII’s IGBC Green Property Show in Hyderabad from May 17

Telangana: COWE to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers across India

Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE) is planning to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers for Construction Workers’ Children, across India.

#Telangana: COWE to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers across India

COWE plans to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers across India

Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE) is planning to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers for Construction Workers’ Children, across India.

#COWE plans to open 100 Aveksha Day Care Centers across India

Suvendu greets people of Nandigram to mark his 2021 assembly election win against Mamata

Kolkata, May 2 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal
Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday greeted the people of Nandigram with a salutation to mark his 3rd anniversary of winning against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the last state assembly poll in 2021.

#Suvendu greets people of Nandigram to mark his 2021 assembly election win against Mamata

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

1 killed, at least 10 houses damaged as strong winds batter western Myanmar

Yangon, May 2 (UNI) One fatality and damage to at least 10 houses caused by strong winds were reported in western Myanmar''s Sagaing Region, an official from the Monywa Rescue Organization said Thursday.

#1 killed # at least 10 houses damaged as strong winds batter western Myanmar

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

UNI NK ARN.

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

10 killed in deadly Brazil storms

Sao Paulo, May 2 (UNI) The death toll from deadly storms that have lashed southern Brazil since Monday rose to 10 on Wednesday, with 21 others still missing, the civil defense agency said.

#10 killed in deadly Brazil storms

5.9-magnitude quake hits 101 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -- USGS

Hong Kong, May 2 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 101 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at 2345 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.9-magnitude quake hits 101 km ESE of Kimbe # Papua New Guinea -- USGS

Cong rebel Sudhir Sharma files Rs 1.05 crore damage suit against Himachal CM

Shimla, May 1 (UNI) Sudhir Sharma, a Congress rebel and BJP candidate contesting the Assembly by-poll from Dharmshala, has filed a Rs 1.05 crore defamation suit in the Himachal Pradesh High Court against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

#Cong rebel Sudhir Sharma files Rs 1.05 crore damage suit against Himachal CM

Entries invited for 16th IDSFFK

TThiruvananthapuram, May 1 (UNI) The entries to the 16th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) can be submitted online through the website www.idsffk.in till 6 May 2024.

#Entries invited for 16th IDSFFK

Bengaluru records driest April in 41 yrs, Karnataka roasts under intense heatwave

Bengaluru, May 1 (UNI) Bengaluru, known for its moderate climate, has witnessed an unprecedented event as it remained rainless throughout the month of April for the first time in 41 years.

#Bengaluru records driest April in 41 yrs # Karnataka roasts under intense heatwave

PBKS Spinners choke, CSK scores 162 for 7, Ruturaj plays lone furrow

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Punjab Kings spinners restricted home favourites Chennai Super Kings(CSK) to 162 for 7 in their 20 overs in a crucial IPL clash, with Ruturaj Gaikwad playing a lone furrow
with a fine half century, at the Chepauk Stadium here on Wednesday night.

#PBKS Spinners choke #CSK scores 162 for 7 #Ruturaj plays lone furrow

PBKS Spinners choke, CSK scores 162 for 7, Ruturaj plays lone furrow

#PBKS Spinners choke #CSK scores 162 for 7 #Ruturaj plays lone furrow

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

TN in grip of heat wave, Vellore, Karur sizzles at 111 Deg F

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Several districts of Tamil Nadu were in the grip of intense
heat wave conditions due to significant rise in temperature, as Vellore and Karur
Paramathi sizzled at 111 Deg F each on Wednesday.

#TN in grip of heat wave #Vellore #Karur sizzles at 111 Deg F

Hyundai register sales of 63,701 units in April

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Passenger car makers Hyundai Motor India registered a total sales
of 63,701 units (Domestic 50,201 units and exports 13,500 units) in April this year, posing
a YoY growth of 9.5 per cent.

#Hyundai register sales of 63 #701 units in April

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

Ambuja Cement net up 100 pc in Q4; Company recommends dividend of Rs 2 per share

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Ambuja Cement, part of Adani Group, on Wednesday announced doubling of net profit at Rs 1526 crore during Q4 (January-March) period of 2023-24 compared to Rs 763 crore in the same period in 2022-23.

#Ambuja Cement net up 100 pc in Q4; Company recommends dividend of Rs 2 per share

Telangana LS poll: 525 candidates contesting for 17 seats : CEO

Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj announced that a total of 525 candidates will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated for May 13.

#Telangana LS poll: 525 candidates contesting for 17 seats : CEO

IndiaMART achieves 21 pc yr-on-yr growth in consolidated revenue in FY24

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) IndiaMART InterMESH Limited has announced its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ending March 31, 2024, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of Rs. 315 crore as compared to Rs. 269 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year, representing a growth of 17%.

#IndiaMART achieves 21 pc yr-on-yr growth in consolidated revenue in FY24

Columbia University requests police presence on campus until May 17

New York, April 30 (UNI) Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Tuesday requested the presence of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers through at least May 17, two days after the university''s commencement.

#Columbia University requests police presence on campus until May 17

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

19 dead after road cave-in in S China's Guangdong

Guangzhou, May 1 (UNI) Nineteen people were confirmed dead after a road cave-in on an expressway in south China''s Guangdong Province trapped 18 vehicles on early Wednesday morning, local authorities said.

#19 dead after road cave-in in S China's Guangdong

BJP got Rs 1,400 cr donation from gambling companies through electoral bonds, alleges Congress leader

Satara, Apr 30 (UNI) Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior Congress leader, Prithviraj Chavan, on Tuesday made a startling allegation that Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has got Rs 1,400 crore as donation from gambling companies through electoral bonds.

#BJP got Rs 1 #400 cr donation from gambling companies through electoral bonds # alleges Congress leader

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

TN: Court awards 10 years RI to woman professor in College girls trafficking case

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), April 30 (UNI) A Fast Track Mahila Court in Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district on Tuesday awarded 10 years’ Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to the suspended assistant woman Professor of a private college S.Nirmala Devi for luring college girl students to take academic and financial assistance from the top officials of Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) in exchange for sexual favours.

#TN: Court awards 10 years RI to woman professor in College girls trafficking case

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

PM Modi failed to fulfill promises in last 10 years : Tejaswi

Madhubani, April 30 (UNI) Leader of the opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had miserably failed in fulfilling his promises made to people of the country in the last ten years.

#PM Modi failed to fulfill promises in last 10 years : Tejaswi

HC grants bail to jeweller accused of duping 1,507 investors of Rs 70.55 Cr

Mumbai, Apr 30 (UNI) The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted bail to a city-based jeweller accused of duping 1,507 investors to tune of Rs 70.55 crore.

#HC grants bail to jeweller accused of duping 1 #507 investors of Rs 70.55 Cr

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

Israeli envoy says 19 UNRWA staff participated in Oct 7 attack

Jerusalem, April 30 (UNI) At least 19 employees at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) took active part in the October 7 attack on Israel by Palestinian movement Hamas, Israeli Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Adi Farjon Israel said on Tuesday.

#Israeli envoy says 19 UNRWA staff participated in Oct 7 attack

RITES gets order over Rs 915 cr to supply passenger carriages to Bangladesh Railways

New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI) Public sector infrastructure firm Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) under the Ministry of Railways has secured an order for over USD 111 million (about Rs 915 crore) from Bangladesh Railways to supply passenger carriages.

#RITES gets order over Rs 915 cr to supply passenger carriages to Bangladesh Railways

REC net up 34 pc in Q4; Full year dividend at Rs 16 per share

New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI): State owned non-banking finance company REC limited, under Ministry of Power, on Tuesday reported 34 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 4,016 crore during the Q4 (January-March) of 2023-24 compared to Rs 3,001 crore in the same period of 2022-23.

#REC net up 34 pc in Q4; Full year dividend at Rs 16 per share

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

Spandana’s Q4FY24 net profit rises 22 pc to Rs 129 cr

Hyderabad, April 30 (UNI) Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited (“Spandana”), a rural-focused non-banking financial company and a microfinance lender, posted a 22 percent increase in net profit to Rs 129 crore for the quarter that ended March 31, 2024, as against Rs 106 crore in the corresponding quarter in the previous year.

#Spandana’s Q4FY24 net profit rises 22 pc to Rs 129 cr

JK : Government not learnt any lessons from 2014 Kashmir floods: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Apr 30 (UNI) National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the government has not learnt any lesson from the 2014 devastating floods.

#JK : Government not learnt any lessons from 2014 Kashmir floods: Omar Abdullah

500 historical relics repaired in Afghanistan in 12 months

Kabul, April 30 (UNI) A total of 500 historical relics have been repaired in the Persian calendar year 1402 (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024), local media reported on Monday.

#500 historical relics repaired in Afghanistan in 12 months

Telangana Govt releases 10th class annual exam results

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (UNI) The Telangana Government has announced the results of the 10th class annual examinations.

#Telangana Govt releases 10th class annual exam results

Over 100 arrested at UT-Austin amid pro-Palestinian protest

Houston, April 30 (UNI) More than 100 people were arrested as police and pro-Palestinian protesters clashed on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) on Monday afternoon, local media reported, citing Travis County officials.

#Over 100 arrested at UT-Austin amid pro-Palestinian protest

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

Sensex up over 100 points

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday gained 111.51 points at 74,782.79 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board.

#Sensex up over 100 points

3 dead, 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Manila

Manila, April 30 (UNI) A speeding bus crashed into several vehicles along a busy highway in the Philippine capital on Monday night, killing three and injuring 17 others, police said on Tuesday.

#3 dead # 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Manila

Iraq signs contract with US to buy 21 multipurpose helicopters - Spokesman

Baghdad, April 30 (UNI) Iraq has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 21 Bell 412 and Bell 407 multipurpose helicopters, with another 20 helicopters to be received as aid, a spokesman for the Iraqi security forces, Maj. Gen. Tahseen al-Khafaji, said.

#Iraq signs contract with US to buy 21 multipurpose helicopters - Spokesman

J&K: Admin relocate affected people as 12 houses suffer damage in Kishtwar

Jammu, April 29 (UNI) The District Administration Kishtwar on Monday put the disaster response machinery on high alert amid heavy rains being experienced in the region over the last four days.

#J&K: Admin relocate affected people as 12 houses suffer damage in Kishtwar

LS Election: Kerala records 71.27pc polling

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (UNI) Kerala recorded 71.27 percent polling in the Lok Sabha election on April 26 in the State, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said on Monday.

#LS Election: Kerala records 71.27pc polling

J&K: Amid rains, and flash floods, admin relocate affected people as 12 houses suffer damage in Kishtwar

Jammu, Apr 29 (UNI) The District Administration Kishtwar on Monday put the disaster response machinery on high alert amid heavy rains being experienced in the region for the last four days.

#J&K: Amid rains # and flash floods # admin relocate affected people as 12 houses suffer damage in Kishtwar

Hyd: Resident foils cyber fraud, saves over Rs 1 cr with swift action

Hyderabad, April 29 (UNI) Hyderabad resident foiled cyber fraud and saved over Rs one crore with swift action.

#Hyd: Resident foils cyber fraud # saves over Rs 1 cr with swift action

KKR bowlers shine in impressive display as DC end innings at 153/9

Kolkata, April 29 (UNI) In the 47th IPL encounter, the Kolkata Knight Riders showcased their bowling prowess, leading to wrapping up Delhi Capitals for a paltry 153/9 at the iconic Eden Gardens here on Monday.

#KKR bowlers shine in impressive display as DC end innings at 153/9

KKR bowlers shine in impressive display as DC end innings at 153/9

#KKR bowlers shine in impressive display as DC end innings at 153/9

AI to boost global economy significantly in 10 years: Expert

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (UNI) The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the global economy will be USD 7 trillion to USD 15 trillion over a period of ten years, with Japan and the US calling the shots, according to Sree Sreenivasan, CEO and Co-founder, Digimentors.
Sreenivasan was speaking at a session on ‘AI: Beyond the Hype and Backlash,’ organised by Technopark-based global IT solutions provider Reflections Info Systems at Technopark here on Monday.

#AI to boost global economy significantly in 10 years: Expert

Turkish intelligence "neutralizes" 15 PKK members in N Iraq

Ankara, April 29 (UNI) Turkish intelligence has killed 15 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers'' Party (PKK) in the past week in cross-border operations in northern Iraq, Turkey''s semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Monday.

#Turkish intelligence "neutralizes" 15 PKK members in N Iraq

Around 130 houses damaged by hailstorms in Mizoram

Aizawl, Apr 29 (UNI) Around 130 houses were damaged by thunderstorms, accompanied by hailstorms and gusty wind in Saitual and Aizawl on Sunday night.

#Around 130 houses damaged by hailstorms in Mizoram

Coromandel begins project work for Rs 1,000 cr Phosphoric, Sulphuric Acid plants in AP

Chennai, Apr 29 (UNI) Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading agri solutions provider,
has commenced the project activity to set up its Phosphoric Acid-Sulphuric Acid complex facility
at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.

#Coromandel begins project work for Rs 1 #000 cr Phosphoric # Sulphuric Acid plants in AP

TN has 2,961 elephants, says census

Chennai, Apr 29 (UNI) Tamil Nadu has a total of 2,961 elephants in the state as per
the recent census, even as there has been increase in human-elephant in the last
decade due to disturbances in elephant corridor.

#TN has 2 #961 elephants #says census

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

Two youths killed, 1 injured as bus hits bike

Barabanki (UP), April 29 (UNI) Two youths were killed and one more was injured when a motorcycle was hit by a roadway bus in the Kursi area of Barabanki district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police sources said.

#Two youths killed # 1 injured as bus hits bike

21 Indian naval ships patrolling Red Sea amid Houthi attacks: Jaishankar

New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) India currently has 21 of its naval ships patrolling in the Red Sea area to provide protection to international shipping, amid the continuing attacks by the Houthis in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today.

#21 Indian naval ships patrolling Red Sea amid Houthi attacks: Jaishankar

ICG, Gujarat ATS seize fishing boat with 173 kg drugs; two persons held

New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) In a coordinated effort, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) seized an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea carrying 173 kg of narcotics and arrested two perpetrators on board.

#ICG #Gujarat ATS seize fishing boat with 173 kg drugs; two persons held

Rupee down 12 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 29 (UNI) The rupee on Monday slipped 12 paise to close at 83.47 against the USD on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.

#Rupee down 12 paise against USD

Sensex jumps 941.12 points

Mumbai, April 29 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday posted massive gains of 941.12 points to close strong at 74671.28 following the gains of Bankex, Oil and Gas, Financial Services, and Utilities stocks.

#Sensex jumps 941.12 points

At 4.45 pc Bengaluru's Rental Yield highest in Q1 2024

Hyderabad, April 29 (UNI) With a steep rise in rental housing demand in the top cities, average rental values have soared and rental yields - the annual ROI investors earn from capital invested in a property - have been heading steadily north, according to the latest ANAROCK data.

#At 4.45 pc Bengaluru's Rental Yield highest in Q1 2024

Russian strikes kill 14 foreign fighters in Mykolaiv - Source

Donetsk, April 29 (UNI) Strike launched by Russia on Sunday at hotels in Mykolaiv (Nikolaev), known for housing foreign fighters hired by Ukraine, left 14 mercenaries dead and another eight injured, a source on the ground told Sputnik.

#Russian strikes kill 14 foreign fighters in Mykolaiv - Source

14 killed in bus crash in central Mexico

Mexico City, April 29 (UNI) At least 14 people were killed and 31 others injured when a bus overturned in Malinalco, the central Mexico state, local Mexican security secretariat said on Sunday.

#14 killed in bus crash in central Mexico

Turkish security forces detain 147 PKK suspects

Ankara, April 29 (UNI) Turkish police and gendarmerie teams detained 147 suspected members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers'' Party (PKK), the country''s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Sunday.

#Turkish security forces detain 147 PKK suspects

15 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Rafah

Gaza, April 29 (UNI) At least 15 Palestinians were killed Sunday night in Israeli airstrikes on three residential buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, Palestinian official news agency Wafa reported on Monday.

#15 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Rafah

Alcaraz into last 16 at Madrid Open

Madrid, April 28 (UNI) Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz breezed into the last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open with a straightforward 6-3, 6-3 victory over Brazil''s Thiago Seyboth Wild in a match that lasted just 75 minutes on a chilly Sunday afternoon.

#Alcaraz into last 16 at Madrid Open

Alcaraz into last 16 at Madrid Open

Madrid, April 29 (UNI) Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz breezed into the last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open with a straightforward 6-3, 6-3 victory over Brazil''s Thiago Seyboth Wild in a match that lasted just 75 minutes on a chilly Sunday afternoon.

#Alcaraz into last 16 at Madrid Open

LS Poll-related seizure in Telangana crosses Rs 104 Cr in 13-days

Hyderabad, April 28 (UNI) The Telangana police, during its enforcement drive to implement the Model Code of Conduct for Lok Sabha elections, seized Rs. 104.18 crores worth of cash, liquor, precious metals, narcotics, drugs, and freebies from April 16, 2024, in the state.

At least 14 killed in bus crash in central Mexico

Mexico City, April 28 (UNI) At least 14 people were killed and 31 others injured when a bus overturned in Malinalco, the central Mexico state, local Mexican security secretariat said on Sunday.

#At least 14 killed in bus crash in central Mexico

Ruturaj again leads from front, Mitchell, Dube shines as CSK scores 212 for 3

Chennai, Apr 28 (UNI) A near century by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who once again led
from the front and a fine half century by Daryl Mitchell and final flourish by Shivam Dube,
helped home favourites and five time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to 212 for three
in a crucial contest against Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Chepauk Stadium here
on Sunday night.

#Ruturaj again leads from front #Mitchell #Dube shines as CSK scores 212 for 3

Ruturaj again leads from front, Mitchell, Dube shines as CSK scores 212 for 3

#Ruturaj again leads from front #Mitchell #Dube shines as CSK scores 212 for 3

Rs 13.96 crore. worth cash, gold, and liquor seized: DC

Eluru, AP, Apr 28 (UNI) The police and election officials have so far seized cash, gold, and liquor worth Rs 13.96 crore in Eluru district in Andhra Pradesh.

#Rs 13.96 crore. worth cash # gold # and liquor seized: DC

Kenyan athletes triumph at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024

Bengaluru, April 28 (UNI) The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru here on Sunday witnessed a display of exceptional athleticism as Kenyan runners, Peter Mwaniki and Lilian Kasait, claimed victory in the men''s and women''s categories respectively.

#Kenyan athletes triumph at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024

Kenyan athletes triumph at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024

#Kenyan athletes triumph at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024

2 Bihar cops on poll duty killed, 12 injured

Patna, April 28 (UNI) At least two police personnel were killed on the spot and over 12 others injured in Bihar''s Gopalganj on Sunday while they were on their way to report for duty in Supaul for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

#2 Bihar cops on poll duty killed # 12 injured

Hamas release 1st proof of life of 2 more hostages from Gaza

Gaza, April 28 (UNI) Hamas has issued a video purportedly showing the "first proof of life" of two more hostages being held in Gaza, news reports said Sunday.

#Hamas release 1st proof of life of 2 more hostages from Gaza

Russia creates 1st space surveillance system over arctic - Roscosmos

Moscow, April 28 (UNI) Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said that a state commission had accepted the Arktika-M satellite No. 2 into operation, making Russia the first in the world to create a space system for monitoring the Arctic region.

#Russia creates 1st space surveillance system over arctic - Roscosmos

19 children killed in suspected measles outbreak in Nigeria

Abuja, April 28 (UNI) At least 19 children have been killed so far by a suspected measles outbreak in Nigeria''s northeastern state of Adamawa, local authorities said on Saturday.

#19 children killed in suspected measles outbreak in Nigeria

14 injured in Israeli airstrike on S. Lebanon

Beirut, April 28 (UNI) At least 14 people were injured on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon''s southern town of Sarbin, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua.

#14 injured in Israeli airstrike on S. Lebanon

Mumbai 26/11 terror attack prosecutor Ujwal Nikam named BJP candidate

Mumbai, April 27 (UNI) BJP on Friday declared noted criminal lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, who was the public prosecutor in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, as its candidate from Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha constituency.

#Mumbai 26/11 terror attack prosecutor Ujwal Nikam named BJP candidate

IDFC First Bank Q4 net profit plunges 10 pc to Rs 724 crore

New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) IDFC FIRST Bank on Saturday reported 9.83% year-on-year decline in net profit for January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.

#IDFC First Bank Q4 net profit plunges 10 pc to Rs 724 crore

Indian women’s team start Uber Cup campaign with a assertive 4-1 win over Canada

New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) Asian champions India kicked off their Uber Cup campaign with a dominating 4-1 win over Canada in the Group A encounter at Chengdu, China on Saturday.

#Indian women’s team start Uber Cup campaign with a assertive 4-1 win over Canada

ICICI Bank profit in Q4 jumps 17 pc to Rs 10,707 crore

New Delhi, April 27 (UNI) Private lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported 17.38% year-on-year jump in standalone net profit at Rs 10,707.53 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#ICICI Bank profit in Q4 jumps 17 pc to Rs 10 #707 crore

Russian air defence downs Ukraine's 1,659 drones, 2 fighter jets in past week

Moscow, April 27 (UNI) Russian air defence systems have shot down one MiG-29 fighter jet, one Su-25 fighter jet, 1,659 drones, 35 shells of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of various types, 18 Hammer air bombs, and other targets over the past week, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday.

#Russian air defence downs Ukraine's 1 #659 drones # 2 fighter jets in past week

Monarchy continued in J&K even after Maharaja’s era ended in 1947: Altaf Bukhari

Srinagar, April 27 (UNI) Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said that the regional parties and their leaders established their own form of monarchy in Jammu and Kashmir after the end of Maharaja’s rule in 1947.

#Monarchy continued in J&K even after Maharaja’s era ended in 1947: Altaf Bukhari

2 killed, 1 injured as tractor-trolley hits bike in UP

Etawah (UP), April 27 (UNI) Two members of a family were killed and one more was injured when a motorcycle was hit by a tractor-trolley in Jaswant Nagar area of Etawah district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, a senior police officer said here.

#2 killed #1 injured as tractor-trolley hits bike in UP

62 boxes of country liquor seized in Kangra, 1 arrested

Kangra, Apr 26 (UNI) In a joint operation, the Kangra police and Himachal Pradesh Excise department seized 62 boxes of country liquor at Gurkhari, in the outskirts of Kangra town on Friday.

#62 boxes of country liquor seized in Kangra # 1 arrested

Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 64.07 percent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in 13 parliamentary constituencies in the second and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.

#Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

Fate of 22 candidates sealed in EVMs, around 71.91% vote in Jammu-Reasi

Jammu, April 26 (UNI) The fate of 22 candidates has been sealed in the Electronic Voting Machines, with around 71.91 percent voter turnout recorded in the Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency in the phase-2 general elections on Friday.

#Fate of 22 candidates sealed in EVMs #around 71.91% vote in Jammu-Reasi

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

Kenya's Achol targets record-breaking performance at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) Emmaculate Anyango Achol, a distinguished athlete representing Kenya and currently ranked as the second-fastest woman runner in the 10K category, is poised to leave her mark on Bengaluru''s challenging terrain as she gears up for the upcoming TCS World 10K Bengaluru event.

#Kenya's Achol targets record-breaking performance at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Nearly 61 pc voter turnout recorded in phase-II general election

New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) Over 60 percent of nearly 16 crore voters exercised their democratic rights across 88 parliamentary constituencies in the second of the seven-phase general election on Friday,
"Polling in the second phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced at 7 AM today simultaneously across 88 PCs recorded an approximate voter turnout of 60.96% as of 7 PM," apex poll body Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a media release.

#Nearly 61 pc voter turnout recorded in phase-II general election

Telangana Heritage Dept. inks MoU with Noor Microfilm to preserve manuscripts beyond 100 years

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI): Telangana State Heritage Department has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noor Microfilm International Centre here on Friday to preserve the priceless manuscripts beyond 100 years.

#Telangana Heritage Dept. inks MoU with Noor Microfilm to preserve manuscripts beyond 100 years

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

Around 53.17 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP

Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) Approximately 53.17 percent of more than 1.67 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh exercised their franchise in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held amidst tight security on Friday, a poll officer said here.

#Around 53.17 pc votes polled in 2nd phase of LS poll in UP

Kashmir boat capsize: Body of a minor retrieved after 11 days from river Jhelum in Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 26 (UNI) The Body of a minor boy, who was among the three persons missing after a boat carrying several persons including students capsized in River Jhelum at Gandbal areas of Srinagar on April 16, was retrieved on Friday.

#Kashmir boat capsize: Body of a minor retrieved after 11 days from river Jhelum in Srinagar

Around 59.19 pc votes for 13 seats in final phase of poll in Rajasthan

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 59.19 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in 13 parliamentary constituencies in the second and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.

#Around 59.19 pc votes for 13 seats in final phase of poll in Rajasthan

Mizoram Police bust financial fraud, arrest 11

Aizawl, Apr 26(UNI) A special investigation team (SIT) of Mizoram Police busted a major financial fraud in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (MMFSL) in Aizawl and arrested 11 people including the mastermind of the fraud Jakir Hussain (Area Manager, MMFSL)in this connection, state DGP Anil Shukla said on Friday.

#Mizoram Police bust financial fraud # arrest 11

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

Shriram Finance net jumps 57 pc to Rs 2,021 cr in Q4

New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) Shriram Finance on Friday reported 56.91% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,021.28 crore for the January-March period (Q4) of financial year 2023-24.

#Shriram Finance net jumps 57 pc to Rs 2 #021 cr in Q4

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

T-Hub to hold Defence and Aerospace Innovation summit in Hyderabad on May 1

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI) T-Hub, India’s leading startup incubator, is organizing the Defence and Aerospace Innovation Summit (DAIS) here on May 1.

#T-Hub to hold Defence and Aerospace Innovation summit in Hyderabad on May 1

54.26 pc turnout at 1 PM in Manipur

Imphal, Apr 26 (UNI) Outer Manipur recorded 54.26 per cent polling till 1 PM on Friday.

#54.26 pc turnout at 1 PM in Manipur

New Zealand takes 2-1 lead against Pakistan in T20I cricket series

Lahore, April 26 (UNI) New Zealand claimed a crucial 2-1 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket series, edging past Pakistan by a mere four runs in a nail-biting
encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium in the host''s eastern city of Lahore on Thursday night.

#New Zealand takes 2-1 lead against Pakistan in T20I cricket series

New Zealand takes 2-1 lead against Pakistan in T20I cricket series

#New Zealand takes 2-1 lead against Pakistan in T20I cricket series

Around 47.29 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 1 PM

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 47.29 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 1 PM on Friday.

#Around 47.29 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 1 PM

S. Korea to miss Olympics 1st time in 40 years after U23 Asian Cup quarters elimination

Doha, April 26 (UNI) Indonesia triumphed over South Korea in a dramatic 12-round penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular time, during the U23 AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal.

#S. Korea to miss Olympics 1st time in 40 years after U23 Asian Cup quarters elimination

S. Korea to miss Olympics 1st time in 40 years after U23 Asian Cup quarters elimination

Doha, April 26 (UNI) Indonesia triumphed over South Korea in a dramatic 12-round penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular time, during the U23 AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal.

#S. Korea to miss Olympics 1st time in 40 years after U23 Asian Cup quarters elimination

Rajasthan: 40.39 pc voter turnout till 1 pm

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 40.39 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first six hours of Lok Sabha elections from 13 seats of Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.

#Rajasthan: 40.39 pc voter turnout till 1 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

Rajasthan records over 40 pc voter turnout till 1 pm

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Over 40 percent voter turnout was recorded in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan until 1 p.m. on Friday.

#Rajasthan records over 40 pc voter turnout till 1 pm

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

Around 31.77 pc polling in eight LS seats in Maharashtra till 1300 hours

Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 31.77 per cent of over 1.49 crore electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to eight Lok Sabha seats of Vidharbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra state till 1300 hours on Friday.

#Around 31.77 pc polling in eight LS seats in Maharashtra till 1300 hours

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

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 31.25 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 11 AM

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 31.25 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts in the first four hours till 11 AM on Friday.

#Around 31.25 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 11 AM

Police foils bid to smuggle 1.30 tons beedi leaves to Sri Lanka, 2 held

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), April 26 (UNI) The Q branch police thwarted a bid to smuggle 1.30 tonnes of beedi leaves worth Rs 15 lakhs to Sri Lanka via sea route at Veerapandianpattinam near Tiruchendur here on Friday.

#Police foils bid to smuggle 1.30 tons beedi leaves to Sri Lanka # 2 held

31.06 pc voter turnout till noon in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) As brisk polling continues in all the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala, 31.06 percent voter turnout was recorded till noon on Friday.

#31.06 pc voter turnout till noon in Kerala

Punjab: 11 members of Raju shooter gang arrested

Chandigarh, April 26 (UNI) The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in Punjab carried out a joint operation with central agencies and Jammu and Kashmir Police, and arrested 11 members of an organised criminal gang operated by Charanjit Singh alias Raju shooter.

#Punjab: 11 members of Raju shooter gang arrested

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

Over 25.93 pc turnout till 11 AM in Jammu-Reasi Constituency

Jammu, Apr 26 (UNI) The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency recorded over 25.93 per cent polling in the first four hours till 11 AM on Friday.

#Over 25.93 pc turnout till 11 AM in Jammu-Reasi Constituency

Karnataka records 22.3 pc voter turnout by 11 am

Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) As the Lok Sabha polls unfolded across Karnataka on Friday,
the Election Commission of India reported an overall 22.3 per cent voter turnout by 11 am.

#Karnataka records 22.3 pc voter turnout by 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 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

33.22 pc voter turnout till 11 am in Manipur

Imphal, April 26 (UNI) Polling process picked speed in Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency after 9 am on Friday as 33.22 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am compared to less than 15 per cent polling in the first two hours, as per Election Commission officials here.

#33.22 pc voter turnout till 11 am in Manipur

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

Manipur: Around 14.50 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Imphal, April 26 (UNI) Around 14.50 pc of 4.84 lakh voters in Outer Manipur exercised their franchise in the first two hours of Lok Sabha elections across eight districts till 9 am on Friday.

#Manipur: Around 14.50 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Raj: Around 11.77 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 11.77 per cent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of Lok Sabha elections from 13 seats of Rajasthan amid tight security arrangement on Friday.

#Raj: Around 11.77 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Kerala records 16 pc voter turnout till 10 am

Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) As brisk polling continues, Kerala recorded 16per cent voter turnout till 10 am on Friday.

#Kerala records 16 pc voter turnout till 10 am

Jammu-Reasi sees above 10.39 pc voter turnout till 9 am

Jammu, April 26 (UNI) In the first two hours of polling across Jammu Parliamentary Constituency on Friday, it was Akhnoor that saw maximum voter turnout so far in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections as 10.39 per cent of nearly 18 lakh voters cast their votes, the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K, said.

#Jammu-Reasi sees above 10.39 pc voter turnout 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

Rupee falls marginally by 1 paisa against USD

Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) The rupee on Friday declined one paisa at 83.33 against USD in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee falls marginally by 1 paisa against USD

16.97 pc casting in first two hours in East Tripura

Agartala, April 26 (UNI) Tripura East (ST) parliamentary constituency has registered 16.97 percent of 13,96,761 voters exercised their franchise in first two hours during second phase of Lok Sabha elections amid allegations of preventing the agents of the opposition party and voters mainly in Khowai and Dhalai district.

#16.97 pc casting in first two hours in East Tripura

Sensex up over 100 points

Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) The BSE Sensex was seen firm on Friday too, advancing 170 points to open at 74,509.31 following gains in IT, Consumer Durable and Energy stocks.

#Sensex up over 100 points

Around 16 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 9 AM

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 16 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts in the first two hours till 9 AM on Friday.

#Around 16 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 9 AM

13 killed in bus accident in central Senegal

Dakar, April 26 (UNI) Thirteen people were killed and around 40 others injured in a traffic accident in central Senegal Thursday evening, local media reported.

#13 killed in bus accident in central Senegal

SC to pronounce judgement on EVM-VVPAT 100% verification Friday

New Delhi, Apr 26 (UNI) The Supreme Court will pronounce judgment tomorrow on a batch of petitions seeking 100% verification of the votes recorded in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips.

#SC to pronounce judgement on EVM-VVPAT 100% verification Friday

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

LS polls phase-2 to decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Fate of 1210 candidates including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to be decided as electors spread across 89 constituencies in13 states/UTs cast their votes in phase two of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls on Friday.

#LS polls phase-2 to decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

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

Indusind Bank net up 15 pc in Q4

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Leading private bank Indusind on Thursday reported a 15 percent jump in net profit at Rs 2,349 crore in Q4 of FY 2023–24, compared to Rs 2,043 crore in the same quarter in 2022–23.

#Indusind Bank net up 15 pc in Q4

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

Second phase of election on Friday will decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) The second phase of the General Elections will decide the fate of 1210 candidates including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as voters spread across 13 states/UTs cast their votes on Friday. In total, there are 89 Lok Sabha seats in the second phase.

#Second phase of election on Friday will decide fate of 1210 candidates including Rahul Gandhi

Godrej & Boyce contributes to India’s energy transition initiatives; Undertakes orders worth 1000 Cr plus in FY’24

Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) Godrej Electricals & Electronics, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce, has announced the acquisition of orders worth Rs 1000 Cr plus in FY24 for their Power Infrastructure business.

#Godrej & Boyce contributes to India’s energy transition initiatives; Undertakes orders worth 1000 Cr plus in FY’24

Over 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison damaged by heavy rains: official

Abuja, April 25 (UNI) At least 119 inmates escaped Wednesday night from a custodial center damaged by heavy rains in central Nigeria, an official said Thursday.

#Over 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison damaged by heavy rains: official

Rs 165.91 Cr worth cash, liquor, drugs seized in AP : CEO

Vijayawada, Apr 25 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said cash, liquor and drugs worth Rs 165.91 crore have been seized so far across the state during checking.

#Rs 165.91 Cr worth cash # liquor # drugs seized in AP : CEO

Inaugural season of six-team Gujarat Super League to kick off on May 1

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) The trophy for the inaugural edition of the Gujarat Super League (GSL)
was unveiled in Ahmedabad by Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) President Parimal Nathwani.

#Inaugural season of six-team Gujarat Super League to kick off on May 1

Shree Cement joins RE100

Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) Shree Cement, one of India''s largest cement producers with an installed capacity of over 56 MTPA, has announced its membership in the esteemed RE100 initiative, a global initiative led by Climate Group, advocating for businesses to convert to 100 per cent renewable electricity for all their operations.

#Shree Cement joins RE100

112 medical graduates commissioned into Armed Forces

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) As many as 112 medical graduates of the 58th batch of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune were commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces on Thursday.

#112 medical graduates commissioned into Armed Forces

SBI General Insurance records 17 pc growth in topline and a profit growth of 30 pc in FY 23-24

Kolkata, Apr 25 (UNI) SBI General Insurance announced its financial results for FY 23-24, recording 17 per cent growth in topline faster than market growth and a profit growth of 30 per cent in FY 23-24.

#SBI General Insurance records 17 pc growth in topline and a profit growth of 30 pc in FY 23-24

13.96L voters in Tripura East to decide fate of 9 candidates

Agartala, April 25 (UNI) The stage is set to hold the election to Tripura East (ST) parliamentary seat on Friday across 1,664 polling stations where 13,96,761 electorates, including 6,94,237 females, and 14 transgender will decide the fate of nine candidates.

#13.96L voters in Tripura East to decide fate of 9 candidates

11 IS militants executed in Iraq

Baghdad, April 25 (UNI) The Iraqi authorities executed 11 convicts accused of being members of the Islamic State (IS) group, a security source said on Wednesday.

#11 IS militants executed in Iraq

Hezbollah confirms 1,650 operations against Israeli targets since start of Gaza conflict

Beirut, April 25 (UNI) Hezbollah has launched 1,650 military operations against Israeli targets since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict, leaving more than 2,000 Israeli personnel dead or wounded, according to data released by the Shiite military party on Wednesday.

#Hezbollah confirms 1 #650 operations against Israeli targets since start of Gaza conflict

Jordan to hold parliamentary election on Sept. 10

Amman, April 24 (UNI) Jordan''s Independent Election Commission said on Wednesday that the parliamentary election will be held on Sept. 10.

#Jordan to hold parliamentary election on Sept. 10

Amazon fined 10 mln euros in Italy for alleged unfair commercial practices

Rome, April 24 (UNI) The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) announced on Wednesday that it had fined two subordinate companies of Amazon group 10 million euros (10.7 million U.S. dollars) for alleged unfair commercial practices.

#Amazon fined 10 mln euros in Italy for alleged unfair commercial practices

TCS World 10K Bengaluru raises over Rs 3 crore for social causes

Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) The Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru has set a new fundraising record, raising over Rs 3 crores in support of various social causes.

#TCS World 10K Bengaluru raises over Rs 3 crore for social causes

Royaloak Furniture launches 14th store in AP; 169th store in country

Bhimavaram (AP), Apr 24 (UNI) Royaloak Furniture, India’s renowned furniture brand, on Wednesday announced the inauguration of a new store here on Wednesday.

#Royaloak Furniture launches 14th store in AP; 169th store in country

Resurgence of AFS in Mizoram: Death of 174 pigs in 3 months

Aizawl, April 24 (UNI) Deaths of at least 174 pigs and piglets have been reported due to the resurgence of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Mizoram this year, with two localities of the capital, Aizawl City, being declared infestation areas, state animal husbandry and veterinary department officials said on Wednesday.

#Resurgence of AFS in Mizoram: Death of 174 pigs in 3 months

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

Kolkata-based srivari devotee donates Rs 10 lakh to TTD's annadanam trust

Tirumala, April 14 (UNI) A devotee from Kolkata has donated Rs 10 lakh to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams'' SV Annadanam Trust here on Wednesday.

#Kolkata-based srivari devotee donates Rs 10 lakh to TTD's annadanam trust

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

With 455 deals, Q1 CY 2024 showcases 24 pc rise in deal volume as compared to Q4 CY23: PwC India

Kolkata, Apr 24 (UNI) With 455 deals amounting to USD 25.6 billion disclosed deal value, the first quarter of 2024 showcases a 24 per cent rise in deal volume as compared to Q4 CY23 – marking a notable resurgence.

#With 455 deals # Q1 CY 2024 showcases 24 pc rise in deal volume as compared to Q4 CY23: PwC India

TNIFMC's Rs 1000 cr Green Climate Fund to be rolled out soon

Chennai, Apr 24 (UNI) Tamil Nadu is the only state in the country with the first-ever
Green Climate Fund and it would now be rolled out with Tamil Nadu Infrastructure
Finance Management Corporation (TNIFMC) as the fund manager for the State
Government.

#TNIFMC's Rs 1000 cr Green Climate Fund to be rolled out soon

Sensex up 114.19 points for 4th session in a row

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) Despite persistent selling by the Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIS) in the last few days, the Indian stock market has been rising as and the BSE Sensex went up 114.49 pts to close high at 73,852.94 for the 4th session in a row following gains in Commodities, Metal, Industrials and Health Care stocks.

#Sensex up 114.19 points for 4th session in a row

Inaugural CSPL announced; Tornado Tigers secure Pankaj Advani for Rs 1.02 cr

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) Bowring Institute has officially launched the inaugural Cue Sports Premier League (CSPL), a national-level snooker tournament set to enthrall audiences from May 4 to 10 at the iconic Bowring Institute in the heart of Bengaluru.

#Inaugural CSPL announced; Tornado Tigers secure Pankaj Advani for Rs 1.02 cr

Sensex advances 114.49 pts

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) Extending gains for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, the BSE Sensex went up 114.49 pts to close high at 73,852.94 following gains in Commodities, Metal, Industrials and Health Care stocks.

#Sensex advances 114.49 pts

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

Terrorism remains most serious threats of 21st century

Moscow, April 24 (UNI) International terrorism remains one of the most serious threats of the 21st century, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

#Terrorism remains most serious threats of 21st century

15 booked in Kashmir under Narco Act

Srinagar, April 24 (UNI) Police on Wednesday said 15 drug smugglers have been booked under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS) Act in Kashmir valley.

#15 booked in Kashmir under Narco Act

5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale'ounga, Tonga -- USGS

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga at 0553 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale'ounga # Tonga -- USGS

5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga - USGS

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga at 0553 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga #Tonga - USGS

JDS battles for survival in Karnataka''s 1st phase of LS polls

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, April 24 (UNI) The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka mark a critical juncture for the Janata Dal (Secular), which is grappling with the challenge of retaining its political relevance following a significant setback against the Congress in last year''s state assembly elections.

#JDS battles for survival in Karnataka''s 1st phase of LS polls

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

ISL: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in first leg of semi-final 1

Bhubaneswar, April 24 (UNI) Odisha FC secured a 2-1 victory against the Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) at the Kalinga Stadium here in the first leg of their semi-final fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Tuesday night.

#ISL: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in first leg of semi-final 1

Maha: 21 candidates in Solapur, 32 in Madha in fray

Solapur, Apr 23 (UNI) Twenty-one candidates remained in electoral battle for the Solapur Lok Sabha
constituency after nine candidates withdrew their nomination papers on the last day of withdrawal on Tuesday.

#Maha: 21 candidates in Solapur # 32 in Madha in fray

Rajouri Killing: J&K Police announces Rs 10 Lakh reward for info on terrorists involved

Jammu, April 23 (UNI) A day after one person was killed and his brother suffered injuries in a terrorist attack in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday have announced Rs 10 lakh reward for information on the involvement of terrorist(s) in the incident.

#Rajouri Killing: J&K Police announces Rs 10 Lakh reward for info on terrorists involved

Ruturaj''s sublime century, Shivam Dube''s brutal assault takes CSK to 210 for 4 against LSG

Chennai, Apr 23 (UNI) A sublime century by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who led from the
front, and brutal assault by impact player Shivam Dube''s half century, took home favourites
and five time winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to 210 for four in its IPL match against
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday night.

#Ruturaj''s sublime century #Shivam Dube''s brutal assault takes CSK to 210 for 4 against LSG

Ruturaj''s sublime century, Shivam Dube''s brutal assault takes CSK to 210 for 4 against LSG

#Ruturaj''s sublime century #Shivam Dube''s brutal assault takes CSK to 210 for 4 against LSG

Cong Govt implements 5 out of 6 guarantees in 100 days: Telangana CM

Narayanpet (Telangana), April 23 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Congress government has successfully implemented five out of six guarantees within the first 100 days of its tenure.

#Cong Govt implements 5 out of 6 guarantees in 100 days: Telangana CM

AP : Flying squad seizes Rs.12 lakh cash from motorcyclist in Kakinada

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 23 (UNI) The election flying squad on Tuesday intercepted a motorcyclist near Mehar complex in Samalkot town and seized Rs.12 lakh cash from him.

#AP : Flying squad seizes Rs.12 lakh cash from motorcyclist in Kakinada

Our target is to win 12 out of 17 MP seats in Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad, April 23 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday said his party''s target is to win 12 of the 17 seats in Telangana in the Lok Sabha elections.

#Our target is to win 12 out of 17 MP seats in Telangana: KTR

21 billionaires have more wealth than 70 cr Indians: Ramesh

New Delhi, Apr 23 (UNI) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that the Prime Minister will never tell the country that 21 billionaires combined have more wealth than 70 crore Indians today.

#21 billionaires have more wealth than 70 cr Indians: Ramesh

Myanmar plans to cultivate 15 mln acres of monsoon paddy in FY 2024-25

Yangon, Apr 23 (UNI) Myanmar plans to cultivate over 15 million acres of monsoon paddy in fiscal year 2024-25, with an increase of over 8,000 acres from the previous year, a Department of Agriculture official said on Tuesday.

#Myanmar plans to cultivate 15 mln acres of monsoon paddy in FY 2024-25

Odisha STF arrests two drug peddlers, recovers 1.1 kg brown sugar

Bhubaneswar, Apr 23 (UNI) The STF of Odisha police has apprehended two drug peddlers, including one interstate drug peddler, during a raid and recovered contraband brown sugar (Heroin) weighing more than 1.1 Kg from their possession.

#Odisha STF arrests two drug peddlers #recovers 1.1 kg brown sugar

US to impose Visa restrictions on 13 people benefiting from commercial spyware misuse

Washington, Apr 23 (UNI) The US is taking steps to impose restrictions on 13 individuals connected to the development or sale of commercial spyware, citing efforts to combat its proliferation and misuse, the State Department said in a statement.

#US to impose Visa restrictions on 13 people benefiting from commercial spyware misuse

2 Malaysian military helicopters crash, 10 killed

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 23 (UNI) Ten individuals were killed following a mid-air collision involving two Malaysian military helicopters on Tuesday morning in Perak state.

#2 Malaysian military helicopters crash #10 killed

Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

Kochi, Apr 23 (UNI) As part of efforts to promote awareness about the importance of voting during the Lok Sabha Elections in Kerala on April 26, Wonderla Holidays Ltd, India’s largest amusement park, has announced a 15pc discount offer for customers.

#Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

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

#Mumbai Indians set 180-run target for RR

Meghalaya: HQ 101 Area celebrates 61st Raising Day

Shillong, Apr 22 (UNI) The 61st Raising Day of Headquarter 101 Area was celebrated with traditional military élan and fervour led by Major General Amar Ramdasani, Chief of Staff, Headquarter 101 Area.

#Meghalaya: HQ 101 Area celebrates 61st Raising Day

Telangana CM vows to revive Nizam Sugar Factory by Sept 17

Nizamabad (Telangana), April 22 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pledged on Monday to take necessary measures to revive the Nizam Sugar Factory (NSF) by September 17.

#Telangana CM vows to revive Nizam Sugar Factory by Sept 17

RIL surpasses Rs 10 lakh cr annual revenue; Q4 net remains flat

Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) Continued growth momentum in the consumer business and upstream business Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Monday posted record annual consolidated revenues at Rs 1,000,122 crore, up 2.6 per cent YoY.

#RIL surpasses Rs 10 lakh cr annual revenue; Q4 net remains flat

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,151

Gaza, April 22 (UNI The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,151, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a statement on Monday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34 #151

Jio Infocomm net up 13% at Rs 5337 cr in Q4

Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) Riding on consistent growth in its subscriber base, Jio Infocomm, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries on Monday reported 13 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 5337 crore in the fourth quarter of FY24 compared to Rs 4716 crore in the same quarter in 2022-23 fiscal year.

SC to hear TN Govt''s suit against Kerala on mega parking project on July 10

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today fixed July 10 for finalising the legal issues related to a suit filed by the Tamil Nadu Government against the neighbouring Kerala state over the construction of a mega parking project near the Mullaperiyar dam.

#SC to hear TN Govt''s suit against Kerala on mega parking project on July 10

Hyd: Two arrested with 1200 KG of prohibited HT cotton seeds

Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) The Special Operation Team (SOT) of Medchal, along with the Shamirpet Police, apprehended two individuals and confiscated 1200 KG of prohibited HT Cotton seeds from their possession.

#Hyd: Two arrested with 1200 KG of prohibited HT cotton seeds

Rupee up 11 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 22 (UNI) The Rupee continued to remain strong on Monday as it advanced 11 paise to close strong at 83.37 against the USD on selling US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee up 11 paise against USD

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking three years law course soon after 12th class

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking that students be allowed to pursue three-year LL.B. courses soon after 12th class.

#SC refuses to entertain plea seeking three years law course soon after 12th class

China: 3 dead, 11 missing in Guangdong rainstorm

Guangdong, Apr 22 (UNI) Three people died and eleven remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China''s Guangdong Province in recent days, according to local authorities.

#China: 3 dead # 11 missing in Guangdong rainstorm

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

WBSSC to move Supreme Court to challenge Cal HC order cancelling 2016 appointment panel

Kolkata, Apr 22 (UNI) West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Monday announced that it would move Supreme Court to challenge Calcutta High Court ruling cancelling the 2016 appointment panel resulting in the loss of over 25,000 jobs in the government-sponsored and state-aided schools across the state.

#WBSSC to move Supreme Court to challenge Cal HC order cancelling 2016 appointment panel

SC directs ending 30-week pregnancy of 14-year-old rape survivor

New Delhi, April 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed immediate termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor, saying every hour was crucial for her.

#SC directs ending 30-week pregnancy of 14-year-old rape survivor

Cal HC cancels entire 2016 WBSSC teachers'' appointment panel

Kolkata, Apr 22 (UNI) Calcutta High Court on Monday cancelled
the entire teachers'' appointments (over 25,000) in 2016 for the
West Bengal Government-sponsored and aided schools across
the state, court sources said.

#Cal HC cancels entire 2016 WBSSC teachers'' appointment panel

317 in fray from 11 Maha seats in LS phase 3

Mumbai, April 22 (UNI) The nomination forms of 317 candidates in 11 constituencies of Maharashtra that goes to polls in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections were found to be valid after scrutiny, the Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer has said.

#317 in fray from 11 Maha seats in LS phase 3

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

Manipur: Re-polling underway in 11 polling stations

Imphal, April 22 (UNI) Re-election is taking place on Monday at 11 polling stations under the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency following violence reported in the April 19 voting process when miscreants threatened voters, destroyed Electronic Voting Machines and opened fire.

#Manipur: Re-polling underway in 11 polling stations

11 people missing in Guangdong rainstorm

Guangdong, Apr 22 (UNI) A total of 11 people are missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China''s Guangdong Province in recent days, the provincial emergency management department said Monday.

#11 people missing in Guangdong rainstorm

Israeli raid kills 1 militant in S. Lebanon, Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone

Beirut, Apr 22 (UNI) One Amal Movement member was killed and two others wounded on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a southern Lebanese village, according to Lebanese military sources.

#Israeli raid kills 1 militant in S. Lebanon #Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone

11 missing in Guangdong rainstorm

Guangdong , Apr 22 (UNI) A total of 11 people are missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China''s Guangdong Province in recent days, the provincial emergency management department said Monday.

#11 missing in Guangdong rainstorm

15-yr-old boy murdered by two youths in Satara

Satara, Apr 21 (UNI) A 15-year-old boy was brutally murdered, and his elder brother was seriously injured, after being attacked by two youths over a petty dispute at Karad airport of the district on Sunday.

#15-yr-old boy murdered by two youths in Satara

Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142

Mullanpur, April 21 (UNI) In the crucial 37th match of IPL 2024, left-arm spinner Sai Kishore emerged as the star bowler for Gujarat Titans, claiming four crucial wickets that significantly restricted Punjab Kings to a paltry 142 all out here on Sunday.

#Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142

Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142

#Sai Kishore''s four-fer restricts Punjab Kings to 142

LS polls: Cong releases list of 11 candidates from Andhra & Jharkhand

New Delhi, Apr 21 (UNI) The Congress party released a list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections here on Sunday.

#LS polls: Cong releases list of 11 candidates from Andhra & Jharkhand

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

5 killed, 15 injured in train-bus collision in Indonesia

Jakarta, Apr 21 (UNI) Five people were killed and 15 others were injured in a train-bus accident on Sunday in Indonesia, local police said.

#5 killed # 15 injured in train-bus collision in Indonesia

ADB provides 71 mln USD for climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Apr 21 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh signed a 71 million U.S. dollar loan agreement to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change.

#ADB provides 71 mln USD for climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh

15 injured in theme park tram crash in Los Angeles, US

Los Angeles, Apr 21 (UNI) A total of 15 people were injured Saturday night after a tram crashed at Universal Studios Hollywood, a popular film studio and theme park in Los Angeles County, authorities said.

#15 injured in theme park tram crash in Los Angeles # US

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

Repolling in 11 Manipur polling stations on Apr 22

Imphal, April 21 (UNI) Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a repoll in 11 polling stations under the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency on Monday.

#Repolling in 11 Manipur polling stations on Apr 22

Former world No. 1 Muguruza announces retirement from tennis

Madrid, April 21 (UNI) Spanish tennis star Garbine Muguruza announced her retirement on Saturday at an event linked to the Laureus Awards ceremony which will be held in Madrid on Monday.

#Former world No. 1 Muguruza announces retirement from tennis

ISL: FC Goa seal Semi-final spot with 2-1 win over Chennaiyin FC

Margao, April 21 (UNI) FC Goa qualified for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 semi-finals by defeating Chennaiyin FC by 2-1 in their playoffs fixture at the Fatorda Stadium here in Goa on Saturday night.

#ISL: FC Goa seal Semi-final spot with 2-1 win over Chennaiyin FC

ISL: FC Goa seal Semi-final spot with 2-1 win over Chennaiyin FC

#ISL: FC Goa seal Semi-final spot with 2-1 win over Chennaiyin FC

Brazil reports over 1,600 deaths from dengue in 2024

Sao Paulo, April 21 (UNI) Brazil has registered 1,601 confirmed deaths from dengue so far this year, with another 2,061 deaths under investigation, the Health Ministry said Saturday.

#Brazil reports over 1 #600 deaths from dengue in 2024

After scrutiny 21 candidates remain in the fray in Anantnag- Rajouri Lok Sabha seat

Srinagar, Apr 20 (UNI) As many as twenty-one candidates remain in the fray for the Anantnag- Rajouri Lok Sabha Constituency after scrutiny that goes in for polling on May 7.

#After scrutiny 21 candidates remain in the fray in Anantnag- Rajouri Lok Sabha seat

Former World No.1 Garbine Muguruza retires

Madrid, April 20 (UNI) Spanish tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza has officially announced her retirement from professional tennis, ending a stellar career that saw her reach the pinnacle of the sport.

#Former World No.1 Garbine Muguruza retires

Telangana CM pledges crop loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh by Aug 15

Medak (Telangana), Apr 20 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, reiterated that the state government would waive crop loans up to Rs 2 lakh by August 15.

#Telangana CM pledges crop loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh by Aug 15

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

Maha: Satara LCB police arrest two, seize golden ornaments, car valued Rs 41.90 lakh

Kolhapur, Satara, Apr 20 (UNI) Satara Local Crime Branch (LCB) on Saturday arrested two robbers and recovered a total of 52 ''tola'' stolen golden ornaments valued at Rs 38.94 lakh and a car used in crime, both valued at Rs 41.90 lakh.

#Maha: Satara LCB police arrest two #seize golden ornaments #car valued Rs 41.90 lakh

HDFC Bank net up 37% in Q4; company recommends dividend of Rs 19.50 per share

New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) India’s largest private sector bank HDFC Bank on Saturday announced a jump of 37.1 per cent in net profit at Rs 16,511.85 crore for fourth quarter (January-March) of FY2023-24.

Bihar : BJP intending to scrap constitution it will not get more than 150 seats: Rahul

Bhagalpur, Apr 20 (UNI) Accusing BJP-led NDA of intending to scrap the constitution, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the INDIA alliance was contesting the Lok sabha election on the plank of protecting the constitution to save the democracy and claimed that the NDA would not get more than 150 seats.

#Bihar : BJP intending to scrap constitution it will not get more than 150 seats: Rahul

People have totally rejected INDI alliance in 1st phase: PM Modi

Nanded (Maharashtra), April 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the INDI alliance have come together to save and protect their own corrupt people and so the voters have completely rejected them in the very first phase and first day of polling for the Lok Sabha elections.

#People have totally rejected INDI alliance in 1st phase: PM Modi

19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium set to take place in China

Beijing, April 20 (UNI) The 19th biennial meeting of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS) will open on Sunday in the port city of Qingdao in east China''s Shandong Province.

#19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium set to take place in China

Not every development took place after 2014: Maha Cong chief

Mumbai, April 20 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his desperate attempt to seek votes in the name of Lord Shri Ram and reminded him and his BJP government that not everything that helped the country and its people progress has happened in just last 10 years.

#Not every development took place after 2014: Maha Cong chief

US to withdraw 1,000 troops from Niger in coming months

Washington, April 20 (UNI) The United States will withdraw 1,000 US military personnel from the West African country in the coming months, the New York Times reported.

#US to withdraw 1 #000 troops from Niger in coming months

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

JK: ECI establishes 114 special polling stations in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency

Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) In a first-of-its-kind move towards inclusivity and environmental consciousness, the Election Commission of India (ECI) established 114 remarkable polling stations of different categories for voters in Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency which went for polling on Friday in the first phase of General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024.

#JK: ECI establishes 114 special polling stations in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency

BSP releases list of 11 candidates, replaces two

Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Friday released the sixth list of candidates for Lok Sabha elections in which it has changed candidates from Varanasi and Firozabad seats, official sources said here.

#BSP releases list of 11 candidates #replaces two

Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6

Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Ravindra Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 off 40 balls played a crucial role in guiding Chennai Super Kings to a competitive total of 176/6 against Lucknow Super Giants here on Friday.

#Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6

Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6

Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Ravindra Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 off 40 balls played a crucial role in guiding Chennai Super Kings to a competitive total of 176/6 against Lucknow Super Giants here on Friday.

#Jadeja''s unbeaten 57 steers CSK to 176/6

AP:Rs 13.32 Cr worth gold, silver ornaments seized: DC

Eluru, April 19 (UNI) District Collector V Prasanna Venkatesh has said that Rs 13.32 crore worth gold jewellery, silver ornaments and liquor have been seized in the district and two nominations have been received for Eluru Parliamentary constituency in AP.

#AP:Rs 13.32 Cr worth gold # silver ornaments seized: DC

Karnataka:Special Court frames charges against 10 individuals in Harsha murder case

Bengaluru, April 19 (UNI) A special court in Bengaluru has framed charges against 10 individuals from Karnataka''s Shivamogga region in connection with the murder of a Hindu activist Harsha Nagaraj alias Harsha Hindu.

#Karnataka:Special Court frames charges against 10 individuals in Harsha murder case

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

IREDA nets all-time high at Rs 1,252.23 cr in FY24

New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the nation''s largest pure-play green financing NBFC, Friday announced an all-time high net profit of Rs. 1,252.23 crore in 2023-24, a 44.83 per cent jump over the previous fiscal year 2022-23.

#IREDA nets all-time high at Rs 1 #252.23 cr in FY24

MP records 70% votes in 1st phase of LS polling

Bhopal, April 19 (UNI) Voting for six parliamentary seats in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, Madhya Pradesh on Friday recorded around 70 per cent polling as over 1.13 crore voters exercised their franchise. The figure is likely to rise.

Raj: Over 52 pc votes polled on 12 seats

Jaipur, April 19 (UNI) Around 52.43 percent of the more than 2.53 crore voters exercised their democratic rights across 12 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan on Friday, poll officials said here.

#Raj: Over 52 pc votes polled on 12 seats

DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk 1A

New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a significant leap towards self-reliance in aeronautical technologies.

#DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk 1A

VIDA partners with Procam International for TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 19 (UNI) VIDA, powered by Hero, the emerging mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Procam International as the Electric Two-wheeler Partner for the upcoming Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru.

#VIDA partners with Procam International for TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Meghalaya records 69.91 percent voter turnout, polling passes off peacefully

Shillong, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 69.91 percent of the total 22,26,567 electorate have cast their ballots as polling for the two Lok Sabha seats - Shillong and Tura - in Meghalaya, passed off peacefully on Friday.

#Meghalaya records 69.91 percent voter turnout #polling passes off peacefully

TN LS polls : 63.20 pc turn out recorded till 1700 hrs

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 63.20 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1700 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, progressed smoothly, amid tight security.

#TN LS polls : 63.20 pc turn out recorded till 1700 hrs

HP: Tashigang at 15,256 ft world's highest polling station

Shimla, Apr 19 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has declared Tashigang in Himachal Pradesh as the world''s highest polling booth, where 52 electorates would cast their votes on June one.

#HP: Tashigang at 15 #256 ft world's highest polling station

Norris stuns with wet pole for Shanghai F1 Sprint

Shanghai, Apr 19 (UNI) Lando Norris will start from pole position in Saturday''s F1 Sprint in Shanghai after having his fastest lap removed and then reinstated in a thrilling rain-affected qualifying session.

#Norris stuns with wet pole for Shanghai F1 Sprint

Post August 2019 situation not acceptable: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar April 19 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that the main purpose of the party to seek votes in the Lok Sabha election is to tell the country through Parliament that what BJP has done to them in 2019 (abrogation of Article 370) which is not acceptable to us.

#Post August 2019 situation not acceptable: Mehbooba Mufti

Indian Railways to operate record-breaking 9,111 trips to meet summer travel demands

Hyderabad, April 19 (UNI) Indian Railways has announced plans to enhance passenger convenience and accommodate the expected surge in summer travel demand by operating a record-breaking 9,111 trips during the upcoming season.

#Indian Railways to operate record-breaking 9 #111 trips to meet summer travel demands

Bengal records 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM

Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 percent of the 5.6 million electorates exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri recording 50.69 percent, 51.50 percent and 50.65 percent respectively.

#Bengal records 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM

Nigerian military kills 192 suspected terrorists in one week

Abuja, Apr 19 (UNI) At least 192 suspected terrorists, including three key figures, were killed in anti-terror operations in Nigeria over the past week, the military said.

#Nigerian military kills 192 suspected terrorists in one week

TN LS polls : 51.41 pc turn out recorded till 1500 hrs

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 51.41 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1500 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the 18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, began on Friday morning and is progressing
smoothly, amid tight security.

#TN LS polls : 51.41 pc turn out recorded till 1500 hrs

43.35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram

Aizawl, April 19 (UNI) Around 43.35 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate have exercised their franchise for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram till 1.00 pm on Friday as voting is underway peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state, officials said.

#43.35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram

TN Guv casts vote, urges 1st time voters to vote with full enthusiasm

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor R.N.Ravi and his wife exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls and urged the first time voters to take part in this festival with full enthusiasm.

#TN Guv casts vote #urges 1st time voters to vote with full enthusiasm

Bengal casts 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM across 3 LS seats

Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 per cent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.

#Bengal casts 50.96 pc votes till 1 PM across 3 LS seats

Maharashtra records average 19.72 percent voting in four hours

Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Notwithstanding a searing heat, about 19.72 percent of the voters exercised their democratic rights across the five Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra''s east Vidharbha region on Friday in the first four hours.

#Maharashtra records average 19.72 percent voting in four hours

30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram

Aizawl, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 30.63 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate exercised their rights over the first four hours for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram as voting proceeded peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state on Friday, officials said.

#30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram

Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur

Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of the poll in Manipur witnessed a good turnout, reports of firing and destroying EVMs, and reports of threats by armed persons to vote for a particular candidate.

#Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur

Railways to run 9111 trips summer season to meet summer demand

New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) To ensure the convenience of passengers and manage the anticipated surge in travel demand during summer, Indian Railways is operating a record-breaking 9111 trips during the summer season, as per the statement by the Railways on Friday.

#Railways to run 9111 trips summer season to meet summer demand

31.47 percent voting till 1300 hours in Bihar

Patna, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 31.47 percent of 76,01,629 electorate exercised their franchise till 1300 hours for the first phase of Lok Sabha election on four seats in Bihar.

#31.47 percent voting till 1300 hours in Bihar

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

22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs

Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 22.60 percent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial four hours of polling till 11 am in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.

#22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs

40.05 pc turn out till 1.00 pm TN LS polls : Sahoo

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 40.05 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1.00 p.m., as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressed
smoothly, amid tight security.

#40.05 pc turn out till 1.00 pm TN LS polls : Sahoo

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

Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 19 per cent voting has been recorded till 11 am in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha seats and 11th State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said.

#Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am

West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am

Agartala, April 19 (UNI) The percentage of voting in the first four hours in the West Tripura parliamentary constituency was recorded at 34.6 percent, while in the Ramnagar by-poll, it was 27.62 percent, the ECI bulletin said.

#West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am

24.5 pc Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11am, Bengal leads

New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) As per the Election Commission, there is over 24.5 per cent voter turnout recorded in four hours across 21 states and union territories on 102 Lok Sabha seats that are polling on Friday in the first phase of the 2024 general elections.

#24.5 pc Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11am #Bengal leads

Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am

Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 16.63 per cent of 76 lakh electorate exercised their votes in the first four hours of polling for first phase of Lok Sabha elections on four seats in Bihar.

#Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am

India International Industrial Expo in Kochi from Dec 13-15, 2024

Kochi, Apr 19 (UNI) India International Industrial Expo (IIIE-2024), a gateway to a comprehensive industrial showcase, will be held here on December 13, 14 and 15, 2024 with the participation of more than 10,000 trade visitors and 350 leading Industrial manufacturers, IIIE CEO Siji Nair said on Friday.

#India International Industrial Expo in Kochi from Dec 13-15 #2024

TN LS polls : 24.37 pc turn out till 1100 hrs, two elderly voters dies in Salem due to heat wave

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 24.37 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots till 1100 hours, as the single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, which began on Friday morning, progressed
smoothly, amid tight security.

#TN LS polls : 24.37 pc turn out till 1100 hrs #two elderly voters dies in Salem due to heat wave

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

Jalandhar police arrest 2 operatives of Bambiha Gang with 3 pistols & 1 kg opium

Jalandhar, Apr 19 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on Friday averted planned sensational crimes with the arrest of two operatives of the Bambiha Gang. DGP Gaurav Yadav said the gang is involved in multiple heinous crimes such as murder, threats, extortion, ransom, and many other criminal activities in many districts of Punjab.

#Jalandhar police arrest 2 operatives of Bambiha Gang with 3 pistols & 1 kg opium

Bengal casts 15 pc votes in 2 hrs across 3 LS seats

Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 15 per cent of 5.6 million voters polled their votes in first two hours till 9 am in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.

#Bengal casts 15 pc votes in 2 hrs across 3 LS seats

Manipur: EVM destroyed, over 11 pc polling on both LS seats

Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of polling on Friday in Manipur that has seen almost year-long ethnic strifes, was marred by reports of firing, destroyed Electronic Voting Machine and armed persons threatening voters.

#Manipur: EVM destroyed #over 11 pc polling on both LS seats

13.30 pc voters turnout till 9.30 am in Meghalaya

Shillong, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 13.30 per cent of 22 lakh Meghalaya voters cast their votes till 9.30 am on Friday to decide the electoral fortune of 10 candidates aspiring to represent the Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies.

#13.30 pc voters turnout till 9.30 am in Meghalaya

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 process smooth in TN, 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs : CEO

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots in the first two hours, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members
to the18th Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.

#Polling process smooth in TN # 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs : CEO

Parties select 12 jurors in Trump hush money trial

Washington, Apr 19 (UNI) US prosecutors and the defence attorneys for former President Donald Trump have finally selected the 12 jurors and one alternate in the so-called "hush money" case, CNN reported from the courtroom in New York.

#Parties select 12 jurors in Trump hush money trial

J&K: Rain punctuates 1st phase LS voting in Kathua-Udhampur

Jammu, April 19 (UNI) Voting is underway amid rain in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency spread across five districts in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.

#J&K: Rain punctuates 1st phase LS voting in Kathua-Udhampur

Polling begins in TN, 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs

Chennai, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 12.55 per cent of the total 6.23 crore electorate
have cast their ballots, as single phase Polling to elect 39 members to the18th Lok
Sabha from Tamil Nadu began on Friday morning, amid tight security.

#Polling begins in TN # 12.55 pc turn out in first 2 hrs

Polling begins for 12 seats in Rajasthan amid tight security

Jaipur, April 19 (UNI) Polling for 12 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan began amid tight security arrangements on Friday.

#Polling begins for 12 seats in Rajasthan amid tight security

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

LS phase 1: Polling begins across 21 states & UTs

New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) Voting started on Friday in 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and union territories to elect members to the 18th Lok Sabha whose results will be out after 47 days and seven phases of polling.

#LS phase 1: Polling begins across 21 states & UTs

LS Election: Punjab CEO to give live on FB on April 19

Chandigarh, Apr 18 (UNI) Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C will go live on Social Media platform Facebook from 11 AM to 1130 AM on April 19 to respond to queries raised by voters related to the Lok Sabha election. The live event has been named ''Talk to Your CEO Punjab''.

#LS Election: Punjab CEO to give live on FB on April 19

Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS

Mullanpur, Apr 18 (UNI) In a high-octane clash at the Maharaj Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians set a challenging target of 193 runs for Punjab Kings in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.

#Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS

Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS

#Surya-Rohit stand helps MI post 192/7 against PBKS

Stellar lineup for 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises exciting race day

Bengaluru, April 18 (UNI) The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru scheduled for April 28, is set to be a highlight on the city''s sporting calendar, with a stellar lineup of Indian and International athletes confirmed for the event.

#Stellar lineup for 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises exciting race day

Lok Sabha polls: 16.23 lakh voters eligible to vote in Udhampur Constituency tomorrow

Jammu, Apr 18 (UNI) The Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency is all set to go to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha election on Friday, with a total of 16.23 lakh voters, including 8.45 lakh male and 7.77 lakh female, were eligible to exercise their franchise.

#Lok Sabha polls: 16.23 lakh voters eligible to vote in Udhampur Constituency tomorrow

First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) The World'' s largest democracy India is all set to go to Lok Sabha Polls 2024 to begin on Friday, with polling will be held in 102 constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase.

#First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) The World'' s largest democracy India is all set to go to Lok Sabha Polls 2024 to being on Friday, with polling will be held in 102 constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase.

#First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

Severe coal crisis: RINL to call for global tenders to procure 1.50L tons coal

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 18 (UNI) In the backdrop of severe Coal crisis due to the ongoing strike at Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL),Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) - Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has embarked on a relentless mission to secure the crucial raw material of coal, which is essential for its safe and sustained operations.

#Severe coal crisis: RINL to call for global tenders to procure 1.50L tons coal

ACB catches red-handed town planning supervisor accepting Rs 15k bribe

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI) The sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught red-handed a town planning supervisor at the office of the Palvancha Municipality in Bhadradri-Kothagudem on Thursday when she was accepting a bribe amount of Rs 15,000.

#ACB catches red-handed town planning supervisor accepting Rs 15k bribe

SC reserves judgement on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification

New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on a batch of petitions seeking direction to the Election Commission and the Centre to ensure that voters can verify through Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit trail (VVPAT).

#SC reserves judgement on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification

Bajaj Auto net profit at Rs 1936 cr in Q4; clocks all-time high revenue in FY24

New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Two wheeler auto major Bajaj Auto on Thursday announced 29 percent jump in its revenue in Q4 (January-March) at 11,485 crore, led by the broad based buoyancy that was sustained on the domestic business and aided by steady exports.

#Bajaj Auto net profit at Rs 1936 cr in Q4; clocks all-time high revenue in FY24

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

Telangana: Centre allocates Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy asserted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Center has allocated Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana during the last 10 years.

#Telangana: Centre allocates Rs 10 lakh crore for the development of Telangana: Kishan Reddy

Air India Express offers 19 pc off on base fare for first-time voters

Hyderabad, Apr 18 (UNI): In the run-up to its 19th anniversary on 29th April, the Air India Express on Thursday announced the unveiling of its #VoteAsYouAre initiative and campaign to empower and mobilise the youth of India to exercise their voting rights in the forthcoming 18th Lok Sabha elections.

#Air India Express offers 19 pc off on base fare for first-time voters

Rupee falls by 1 paisa against USD

Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday eased nominal by one paisa to close at 83.54 against the USD on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.

#Rupee falls by 1 paisa against USD

Key poll battle all set to begin, voting on 102 LS seats on Friday

New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) A high-stake political battle is set to kick off on Friday with as many as 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and union territories (UTs) going to the hustings in the first of the seven-phase Indian general election.

#Key poll battle all set to begin #voting on 102 LS seats on Friday

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

US angered Israel did not warn it before April 1 attack on Iran consulate in Syria

Washington, April 18 (UNI) US officials were angry that Israel launched an aggressive attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1 without first consulting Washington, the New York Times reported, citing US and Israeli officials.

#US angered Israel did not warn it before April 1 attack on Iran consulate in Syria

Bengal: Poll personnel preparing to conduct 1st phase of polling in 3 LS seats

Kolkata, Apr 18 (UNI) Thousands of poll personnel on Thursday began to move carrying all necessary gadgets, including the EVMs, to their respective polling stations as West Bengal geared up to have its first of the seven-phase voting in three contiguous districts of Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri in the northern part of the state, official sources said.

#Bengal: Poll personnel preparing to conduct 1st phase of polling in 3 LS seats

ECI issues notification for 4th phase for 11 LS seats in state

Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 for 11 constituencies, including Aurangabad, in the fourth phase election to be held on May 13.

#ECI issues notification for 4th phase for 11 LS seats in state

EC issues notice for fourth phase of LS polls in 10 states

New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, for 10 states.

#EC issues notice for fourth phase of LS polls in 10 states

14 killed, several wounded in latest raid on CAR villages: UN

United Nations, Apr 18 (UNI) UN humanitarians said on Wednesday armed rebels raided a Central Africa Republic (CAR) village in southern Mbomou prefecture, killing 14 civilians, wounding several others, and setting homes on fire.

#14 killed #several wounded in latest raid on CAR villages: UN

Israeli airstrike kills 13 Palestinians on gathering in Gaza City

Gaza, Apr 18 (UNI) At least 13 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a gathering of Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip, local eyewitnesses and medical sources said on Wednesday.

#Israeli airstrike kills 13 Palestinians on gathering in Gaza City

Iranian rescuers save 21 crewmen of sinking Sri Lankan tanker in Gulf of Oman

Tehran, Apr 18 (UNI) Iranian rescuers on Wednesday saved 21 crew members of a storm-hit Sri Lankan oil tanker from drowning along with their ship in the Gulf of Oman, Iran''s official news agency IRNA reported.

#Iranian rescuers save 21 crewmen of sinking Sri Lankan tanker in Gulf of Oman

AP: Bihar worker gets 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada, Apr 17 (UNI) A court at Pithapuram on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a man to undergo 10 months imprisonment for attempting to murder his co-worker over a petty dispute in September last year.

#AP: Bihar worker gets 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada;Court sentences Bihar worker to 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Kakinada, Apr 17 (UNI) The Pithapuram additional sessions court Judge K Madhavi on Wednesday convicted the accused Hiravanan Kaji a Bihar worker for attempting to murder his co-worker Ghanasyam in a petty feud and sentenced him to undergo 10 months imprisonment.

#Kakinada;Court sentences Bihar worker to 10 months jail for attempt to murder

Maha: Gutka worth lakhs seized in Sangli, 1 arrested

Sangli, Apr 17 (UNI) In a joint operation with Constant Survey (CS) team, the Rural Police on Wednesday seized gutka worth lakhs of rupees from a tempo at Mhaishal check-post on Miraj-Kagwad highway in Miraj tehsil of the district and arrested its driver in this connection.

#Maha: Gutka worth lakhs seized in Sangli # 1 arrested

Maha: 1,41,457 new voters in 5 LS constituencies to cast their votes in 1st phase

Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) This year 1,41,457 new voters in age group of 18-19 years in five constituencies of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra will exercise their right to vote in first phase of the Lok Sabha elections due to be held on April 19.

#Maha: 1 #41 #457 new voters in 5 LS constituencies to cast their votes in 1st phase

ECI suggests Bengal Guv not to visit Cooch Behar during polling on Apr 19

Kolkata, Apr 17 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suggested West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose not to visit poll- bound Cooch Behar as his traveling to northern district may invite violation of already enforced Model Code of Conduct for the first phase voting on April 19.

#ECI suggests Bengal Guv not to visit Cooch Behar during polling on Apr 19

Ola Electric enters mass-market segment with S1 X range of scooters

Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) Auto maker Ola Electric has entered into the mass market segment by announcing new prices for its S1 X portfolio, along with delivery details, of the scooters.

#Ola Electric enters mass-market segment with S1 X range of scooters

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

Punjab: VB nabs ASI for accepting Rs 15,000 bribe

Chandigarh, Apr 17 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its on-going campaign against corruption in the state, on Wednesday apprehended Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Karam Singh, posted as Investigating Officer at police station Sadar Patti, Tarn Taran district, red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.

#Punjab: VB nabs ASI for accepting Rs 15 #000 bribe

100 days to go for Paris 2024 Olympics

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) With just 100 days remaining until the start of their journey at the Paris Olympics, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team is poised for an exhilarating quest.

#100 days to go for Paris 2024 Olympics

PHD Chamber identifies 10 key enablers for India to become Viksit Bharat by 2047

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified 10 key enablers including ease of doing business, reducing cost of doing business such as cost of capital, power, logistics, land among others, that would lead the Indian economy to “Viksit Bharat by 2047”
Releasing a blueprint for “Viksit Bharat by 2047”, the PHDCCI said the Indian economy is displaying robust growth post Covid pandemic despite continued global headwinds. India’s economy will become USD 34.7 trillion by 2047 with per capita income of USD 21000.

#PHD Chamber identifies 10 key enablers for India to become Viksit Bharat by 2047

Over 116,000 people evacuated in Kazakhstan since March due to floods

Astana, Apr 17 (UNI) Over 116,000 people, including 40,000 children, have been evacuated from dangerous flood zones in Kazakhstan since the beginning of March, the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Wednesday.

#Over 116 #000 people evacuated in Kazakhstan since March due to floods

Mother among 3 arrested for selling baby for Rs 1L

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), April 17 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a mother was arrested along with two others for selling her one-year-old daughter to a couple in Goa for one lakh rupees.

#Mother among 3 arrested for selling baby for Rs 1L

71 die, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pak

Islamabad, Apr 17 (UNI) Heavy rains and lightning caused havoc in different areas of Pakistan causing 71 deaths and injuries to 67 others since Saturday, an official told Xinhua Wednesday.

#71 die #67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pak

China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup

Doha, Apr 17 (UNI) With Kuryu Matsuki''s early goal, a 10-man Japan team sailed to a 1-0 victory over China in the first round of group stage of the U23 Asian Cup here on Tuesday.

#China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup

Over 13,500 evacuated in Russia''s Kurgan floods

Moscow, April 17 (UNI) More than 13,500 people have been evacuated as of Wednesday from towns and villages in Russia''s Kurgan region that were in imminent danger of being inundated by floodwaters, the regional government said.

#Over 13 #500 evacuated in Russia''''s Kurgan floods

Paris Olympics countdown 100 days: moving forward amid expectations & challenges

Paris, Apr 17 (UNI) With the Olympic flame lit on Tuesday in ancient Olympia, the countdown to the Paris Olympic Games hit the 100-day mark, ushering in a period of intense preparation and growing expectations.

#Paris Olympics countdown 100 days: moving forward amid expectations & challenges

IIFL Finance to raise Rs 1,272 cr via right issue, board approves terms

New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI) Financial services company IIFL Finance on Wednesday said that the company board has approved Rs 1,271.83 crore rights issue and also finalized the terms of the fund raise.

#IIFL Finance to raise Rs 1 #272 cr via right issue #board approves terms

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

Over Rs 421 cr recovered in Maha ahead of LS polls: ECI

Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) According to the Election Commission, various departments of the central and state governments have confiscated a total of Rs 421.41 crore.

#Over Rs 421 cr recovered in Maha ahead of LS polls: ECI

BJP replaces 100 sitting MPs with new faces, fearing defeat in election: DK Shivakumar

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 17 (UNI) The replacement of 100 sitting MPs with new faces by the BJP for the Lok Sabha elections shows that the saffron party is not strong enough to fight with the INDIA bloc, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said.

#BJP replaces 100 sitting MPs with new faces #fearing defeat in election: DK Shivakumar

Odisha: Man sentenced to 10 years RI for raping a married women

Kendrapara (Odisha), Apr 16 (UNI) Ad-hoc Additional Session Judge (Fast Track Special Court), Tribikram Keshari Chinhara on Tuesday sentenced a man to 10 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine amount of Rs 31,000 for raping a married woman.

#Odisha: Man sentenced to 10 years RI for raping a married women

CBDT signs 125 APAs in FY24, gives push to ease of doing biz

New Delhi, April 16 (UNI) In a bid to provide investor-friendly tax regime and promote ease of doing business, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers in the financial year 2023-24.

#CBDT signs 125 APAs in FY24 # gives push to ease of doing biz

Telangana Minister asserts Congress'' Mission to secure 15 out of 17 LS seats

Hyderabad, April 16 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, has reaffirmed the Congress party''s commitment to achieving ''Mission Telangana—15'' by clinching at least 15 out of 17 Lok Sabha seats in the State.

#Telangana Minister asserts Congress'' Mission to secure 15 out of 17 LS seats

Extinct species of Tiyur found in chancel after 179 years

Shimla, Apr 16 (UNI) Botanist Ashutosh Sharma of Himachal Pradesh has discovered an extinct flower species Tiyur , whose scientific name is Impatiens violidis ,179 years after it was last seen in 1844 in the Chanshal forests of Shimla.

#Extinct species of Tiyur found in chancel after 179 years

MET City of RIL garners Rs 1,913 crore from booking of plots in 2023-24

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Reliance Model Economic Township (MET City), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, on Tuesday said the total number of plots booked during 2023-24 stood at 1079 across all segments resulting in a booking value of Rs 1,913 crore, 60 per cent jump over previous year.

#MET City of RIL garners Rs 1 #913 crore from booking of plots in 2023-24

Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur launches their Spring Summer 2024 collection at the Trunk show at Ritz Carlton (Pune) on 19th-20th April

New Delhi (India), April 16: Embracing the ethos of recycling and reinventing classic styling, the new collection offers an exquisite blend of heritage and contemporary designs, tailored for the discerning modern client.

Sensex tanks 456.10 pts

Mumbai, April 16 (UNI) The equity market continued to slid for the third consecutive session on Tuesday as BSE Sensex plunged 456.10 pts to settle below 73K at 72,943.68 as selling was seen in IT, Bankex, Metal and Technology stocks amid concern over US rate cut and geographical tension in Middle East.

#Sensex tanks 456.10 pts

PHF Leasing raises $10 million via a mix of equity and debt

New Delhi, April 16 (UNI) Non-banking financial company (NBFC) PHF Leasing on Tuesday said that it has raised US$ 10 million through a mix of equity and debt.

#PHF Leasing raises $10 million via a mix of equity and debt

Industrial, warehousing supply touches 7 million square feet in Q1`

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) On the back of steady leasing, industrial and warehousing supply in January-March (Q1) period of 2024 inched towards 7 million square feet, consultancy firm Colliers India said in a report on Tuesday.

#Industrial # warehousing supply touches 7 million square feet in Q1`

BJP announces 21 more candidates for Assembly seats in Odisha, Dillip Ray to contest Rourkela seat

Bhubaneswar, Apr 16(UNI) Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Dillip Ray has been nominated by the BJP to contest from Rourkela Assembly seat, which he had won thrice in the past.

#BJP announces 21 more candidates for Assembly seats in Odisha #Dillip Ray to contest Rourkela seat

BJP releases 12th list of seven candidates for LS Polls

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) The BJP released its 12th list on Tuesday for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, fielding Abhijit Das Bobby from Diamond Harbour Parliamentary constituency in West Bengal against TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee.

#BJP releases 12th list of seven candidates for LS Polls

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

Flooding in Oman claim lives of 17 people

Muscat, Apr 16 (UNI) Seventeen people, including nine schoolchildren, died as a result of massive flooding in Oman, the Al Arabiya broadcaster reported.

#Flooding in Oman claim lives of 17 people

BSP releases 5th list of 11 candidates for LS polls in UP

Lucknow, Apr 16 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Tuesday released its fifth list of 11 candidates for Lok Sabha elections and changed its nominee for the Mainpuri seat.

#BSP releases 5th list of 11 candidates for LS polls in UP

5.9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan: USGS

New, York, Apr 16 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan, at 22:38:57 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima #Japan: USGS

Chile records 135 cases of dengue, all imported

Santiago, Apr 16 (UNI) Chile has so far registered 135 cases of dengue, all imported, chief of the Health Ministry''s Department of Epidemiology Christian Garcia said on Monday.

#Chile records 135 cases of dengue # all imported

LS Polls: 116 votes casted through ECI’s unique home voting facility in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu, April 15 (UNI) Home voting through postal ballot was successfully conducted under the guidance of District Election Officer, Saloni Rai in district Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir.

#LS Polls: 116 votes casted through ECI’s unique home voting facility in J&K's Udhampur

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

AP: 17.30 cr worth cash, liquor, valuables seized under election code

Kakinada, April 15 (UNI) As a part of the effective implementation of election model code, Rs. 17.30 crore worth of cash, liquor, and other valuable articles were seized during the intensive raids conducted through the election seizure management system from March 16 to April 15 in Kakinada district.

#AP: 17.30 cr worth cash # liquor # valuables seized under election code

Police bust 12-member gang operated by US-based gangster

Kapurthala, April 15 (UNI) Punjab''s Kapurthala district police on Monday busted a 12-member gang of alleged extortionists operated by US-based international gagster and terrorist Lakhbir Singh Landa and his UK based accomplice Harjit Singh Bhandal.

#Police bust 12-member gang operated by US-based gangster

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

Ambuja Cements signs definitive agreement to acquire 1.5 MTPA Grinding Unit at Tuticorin

Kolkata, Apr 15 (UNI) Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, has signed definitive agreement to acquire My Home Group''s 1.5 MTPA Cement Grinding Unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

#Ambuja Cements signs definitive agreement to acquire 1.5 MTPA Grinding Unit at Tuticorin

Four killed, 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar

Naypyidaw, April 15 (UNI) Four people were killed and 12 others injured in rocket attacks in Pyin Oo Lwin, central Myanmar''s Mandalay region, on Sunday night, the Information Team of Myanmar''s State Administration Council reported on Monday.

#Four killed # 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar

Singapore's PM says will resign on May 15

Singapore, April 15 (UNI) Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday that he would step down on May 15, with his deputy and finance minister, Lawrence Wong, groomed to take over on the same day.

#Singapore's PM says will resign on May 15

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

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.

J&K claims overall 3rd spot with 21 medals at SGFI National Roller Skating C’ship

Jammu, Apr 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir skaters earned laurels to the Union Territory by claiming the overall third spot with 21 medals in the 67th SGFI National Roller Skating Championship held at Satna, Madhya Pradesh, from April 11 to 15.

#J&K claims overall 3rd spot with 21 medals at SGFI National Roller Skating C’ship

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

Ambuja Cements to acquire My Home Group's grinding unit for Rs 414 crore

New Delhi, April 15 (UNI) Adani group-controlled Ambuja Cements has signed a definitive agreement to acquire My Home Group''s 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) cement grinding unit in Tuticorin for Rs 413.75 crore.

#Ambuja Cements to acquire My Home Group's grinding unit for Rs 414 crore

Rain, thunderstorms expected over Northwest India till Apr 21: IMD

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted a fresh spell of rainfall over Northwest India from April 18 to 21, along with the continuation of ongoing rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hail for the next 24 hours.

#Rain #thunderstorms expected over Northwest India till Apr 21: IMD

Enforcement agencies make record seizure of Rs 4650 crore before 1st phase polls: ECI

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) Even before the country goes to vote for the first phase of polling on April 19, the enforcement agencies have so far seized Rs 4650 crores which is higher than the total seizures of the 2019 General Elections.

#Enforcement agencies make record seizure of Rs 4650 crore before 1st phase polls: ECI

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

4 killed, 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar's Pyin Oo Lwin

Yangon, Apr 15 (UNI) Four people were killed and 12 others injured in rocket attacks in Pyin Oo Lwin of central Myanmar''s Mandalay region on Sunday night, the Information Team of Myanmar''s State Administration Council reported on Monday.

#4 killed # 12 injured in rocket attacks in Myanmar's Pyin Oo Lwin

5617 third-gender voters, more in Thane seat: EC

Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) Thane district records the highest number of third-gender voters, with 1279 registered, followed by Mumbai suburbs with 812 and Pune with 726, till April 4.

#5617 third-gender voters #more in Thane seat: EC

12 die in weather-related accidents in Oman

Doha, Apr 15 (UNI) At least 12 people died in weather-related accidents in certain Omani governorates, Oman News Agency reported on Sunday.

#12 die in weather-related accidents in Oman

6.5-magnitude quake hits 109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea: USGS

New York, Apr 15 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted 109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 20:56:29 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#6.5-magnitude quake hits 109 km ESE of Kimbe #Papua New Guinea: USGS

Tirumala: Sri Ramanavami Asthanam at Srivari temple on Apr 17

Tirumala, Apr 14 (UNI) In Tirumala Srivari Temple, a grand Asthanam will be held on April 17 to celebrate Sri Ram Navami.

#Tirumala: Sri Ramanavami Asthanam at Srivari temple on Apr 17

Punjab police seals 220 Entry/Exit points of 10 Border Districts

Chandigarh, Apr 14 (UNI) To ensure free, fair and peaceful upcoming Lok Sabha Elections,
Punjab Police on Sunday carried out a special operation ‘OPS Seal-VI’ aimed at checking all
the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep vigil around the movement
of drug smugglers and bootleggers. The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner
from 0800 to 1400hrs on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

#Punjab police seals 220 Entry/Exit points of 10 Border Districts

Police, BSF recovered 9.47 lakh drug money, 72gms gold and 109gms silver from drug smuggler

Fazilka, Apr 14 (UNI) While probing backward linkages into 9.5kg Heroin recovery case, Fazilka
Police in collaboration with BSF, conducted an operation targeting a suspected drug smuggler in
a border Village Muhar Jamsher.

#Police # BSF recovered 9.47 lakh drug money # 72gms gold and 109gms silver from drug smuggler

LS polls: Cong releases names of 10 more candidates including 3 Delhi seats

New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Sunday released a list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

#LS polls: Cong releases names of 10 more candidates including 3 Delhi seats

61-day annual fishing ban to commence from midnight, fish prices to go up

Chennai, Apr 14 (UNI) Already on the higher side due to poor catches,
prices of fish and other sea foods are expected to further go up as the
61-day annual ban on deep sea fishing by mechanised trawlers along
the East Coast of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, would commence from
midnight tonight.

#61-day annual fishing ban to commence from midnight # fish prices to go up

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

1 killed, 5 injured in Israeli raid on Lebanon village

Beirut, Apr 14 (UNI) A Lebanese civilian was killed and five others injured early Sunday morning in Israeli air strikes on a village in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese military sources.

#1 killed # 5 injured in Israeli raid on Lebanon village

Bengal : PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally at Balurghat on April 16

Kolkata, Apr 14 (UNI) BJP''s West Bengal unit President Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Balurghat in West Bengal''s northern district of South Dinajpur on April 16 to campaign for BJP candidates for April 19 poll, the fist of the seven-phase polling in the state.

#Bengal : PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally at Balurghat on April 16

10 killed, 10 injured in separate road accidents in Pak

Islamabad, April 14 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured in two separate road accidents in Pakistan, the rescue service reported on Sunday.

#10 killed # 10 injured in separate road accidents in Pak

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

Authorities announce setting up of 1276 polling stations for Mizoram LS elections

Aizawl, Apr 14 (UNI) Election officials in Mizoram have announced the establishment of 1276 polling stations across the state for the forthcoming General Election to the Lok Sabha in 2024.

#Authorities announce setting up of 1276 polling stations for Mizoram LS elections

Hyd: Three held; 10.5 kgs of Ganja seized

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) The city police have apprehended three individuals and confiscated 10.5 kgs of Ganja along with three cell phones, totaling Rs 2,62,500 from their possession.

#Hyd: Three held; 10.5 kgs of Ganja seized

Ambition of 140 cr people is my mission: PM

New Delhi, April 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP''s manifesto ''Sankalp Patra'' with tagline ''Modi ki Guarantee'' and said that the ''ambition'' of 140 crore people of the country was his ''mission'' and sought their blessings in creating a ''Viksit Bharat''.

#Ambition of 140 cr people is my mission: PM

Rain likely to occur in Telangana on Apr 17-20: Met

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Light to moderate rain or thundershowers is very likely to occur at isolated places over Telangana on April 17, 18, 19 and 20, Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.

#Rain likely to occur in Telangana on Apr 17-20: Met

Amarnath Yatra from June 29, advance registration likely from April 15

Jammu, April 14 (UNI) The advance registration for annual Shri Amarnath Yatra is likely to begin from April 15 in around 540 branches of various banks across the country.

#Amarnath Yatra from June 29 #advance registration likely from April 15

Telangana joins nation in honouring Ambedkar on 133rd birth anniversary

Hyderabad, April 14 (UNI) Telangana joined the nation in paying homage to the chief architect of the Constitution and champion of the underprivileged, Dr B R Ambedkar, on his 133rd birth anniversary on Sunday.

#Telangana joins nation in honouring Ambedkar on 133rd birth anniversary

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

G7 countries to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on April 14

Rome, April 14 (UNI) The G7 countries plan to discuss via video link on Sunday the coordination of further actions following Iran''s attack on Israel, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

#G7 countries to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on April 14

Iran says military action against Israel based on UN Charter's Article 51

Tehran, April 14 (UNI) Iran''s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said the country''s military action against Israel was based on Article 51 of the UN Charter regarding the legitimate right to self-defense and in response to the deadly Israeli attack against the Iranian consulate in Syria, the official news agency IRNA reported on Sunday.

#Iran says military action against Israel based on UN Charter's Article 51

Over 100 Iranian drones shot down outside Israeli airspace

Tel Aviv, April 14 (UNI) More than a hundred drones launched by Iran have already been intercepted outside Israel’s airspace, Israeli radio Galatz reported, citing a security source.

#Over 100 Iranian drones shot down outside Israeli airspace

12 killed, 6 missing in boat capsize in north China

Beijing, April 13 (UNI) Twelve people died and six were reported missing after a boat capsized in Qinhuangdao City, north China''s Hebei Province, on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities.

#12 killed # 6 missing in boat capsize in north China

LS polls: Cong names 16 more candidates; Vikramaditya Singh to contest from Mandi

New Delhi, AprIL 13 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Saturday released a list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with prominent names being Vikramaditya Singh from Mandi Constituency of Himachal Pradesh and Manish Tewari from Chandigarh.

#LS polls: Cong names 16 more candidates; Vikramaditya Singh to contest from Mandi

At least 11 killed in gun attacks near Pak border with Afghan

Islamabad, April 13 (UNI) At least 11 people were killed by gunmen in two separate attacks that happened overnight near the Pakistani border with Afghanistan, Pakistani media reported on Saturday.

#At least 11 killed in gun attacks near Pak border with Afghan

NIA obtains 10-day custody of Rameshwaram Cafe bombers

Bengaluru, April 13 (UNI) In a significant development in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the NIA on Saturday made progress in their investigation by obtaining 10-day custody of the two accused, Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Mateen Ahmed Taahaa, for further questioning.

#NIA obtains 10-day custody of Rameshwaram Cafe bombers

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

Ex Prez addresses 15th convocation ceremony of Dr D Y Patil Vidhyapeeth

Pune, Apr 13 (UNI) Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday spoke about the possibility of attaining ''Viksit Bharat'' by 2047 as the country as a whole is advancing in technology and other segments and is creating a knowledge pool for the entire world.

#Ex Prez addresses 15th convocation ceremony of Dr D Y Patil Vidhyapeeth

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

Hyd : Congress poised to secure 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, asserted that the Telangana Congress, by securing 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections, aims to play a pivotal role in the formation of the next Congress-led Government at the Centre.

#Hyd : Congress poised to secure 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana

HP : BJP working on a strategy to increase party's vote share by 10 percent in every booth :Sharma

Shimla, April 13(UNI)Mandi, BJP State General Secretary Bihari Lal Sharma said the Bharatiya Janata Party is moving ahead with the strategy of increasing the party''s vote share by 10 percent in every booth.

#HP : BJP working on a strategy to increase party's vote share by 10 percent in every booth :Sharma

11 die, 4 injured in militants highway blockade in SW Pak

Islamabad, Apr 13 (UNI) Eleven people died and four injured as militants killed passengers of several vehicles in Pakistan''s southwestern Balochistan province, officials said on Saturday.

#11 die #4 injured in militants highway blockade in SW Pak

TN: Election officials seize Rs 1 Cr cash from Village Panchayat President’s house

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 13 (UNI) In a major seizure ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Election Flying Squad officials seized Rs One Crore cash from the house of Ettarai Panchayat Union President A.Dhivya at Ettarai village in Tiruchirapalli district on Friday night.

#TN: Election officials seize Rs 1 Cr cash from Village Panchayat President’s house

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

Two killed, 1 injured as SUV rams into truck

Deoria (UP), Apr 13 (UNI) Two people were killed and one more was injured when an SUV rammed into a stationary truck in the Madanpur area of Deoria district here in Uttar Pradesh,a police officer said.

#Two killed #1 injured as SUV rams into truck

Chinese police take back 130 gambling, scam suspects from Cambodia

Wuhan, Apr 13 (UNI) Two police-chartered civilian flights brought back 130 gambling and scam suspects from Cambodia earlier on Saturday.

#Chinese police take back 130 gambling # scam suspects from Cambodia

1 killed, 13 injured after semitrailer rams into public safety office in U.S. Texas

Houston, Apr 13 (UNI) One person was killed and 13 others were injured after a stolen semitrailer rammed into a Department of Public Safety office on Friday in Brenham, U.S. state of Texas, authorities said.

#1 killed #13 injured after semitrailer rams into public safety office in U.S. Texas

1 killed, 4 injured in clash in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 13 (UNI) One man was killed and four others were injured in a clash between security forces and militants in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Friday night, officials said.

#1 killed #4 injured in clash in SW Pakistan

Over 61 thousand arms deposited in Himachal

Shimla, April 12 (UNI) To ensure peaceful, inducement free and fair elections in the State, as many as 61472 licensed weapons have been deposited till Friday evening. This was revealed by the spokesperson of the State election department here.

#Over 61 thousand arms deposited in Himachal

21 pilgrims injured in Kangra road accident

Kangra, April 12 (UNI) Twenty one pilgrims from Farrukkabad in UP were injured when their bus dashed against a hillock near Sammela Tunnel in the outskirts of Kangra town in Himachal Pradesh on Friday.

#21 pilgrims injured in Kangra road accident

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

Arunachal: Miscreants burn down PPA Chief’s vehicle, 1 detained

Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Unidentified miscreants burnt down a vehicle of the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) President and MLA candidate from Koloriang constituency in Kurung Kumey district, Kahfa Bengia, on Friday.

#Arunachal: Miscreants burn down PPA Chief’s vehicle # 1 detained

Badoni does rescue act, boosts LSG's total to 167/7

Lucknow, April 12 (UNI) Crucial knocks by Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan rescued Lucknow Super Giants and helped to boost their score to 167/7 against Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of IPL 2024 here on Friday.

#Badoni does rescue act # boosts LSG's total to 167/7

China arrests over 1,500 for illegal acts related to cyberspace rumours

Beijing, April 12 (UNI) China has arrested over 1,500 suspects for starting or spreading online rumours since the start of a crackdown campaign in December 2023, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

#China arrests over 1 #500 for illegal acts related to cyberspace rumours

AP CM’s bus yatra to reach Bhimavaram on April 15

Bhimavaram (Andhra, Apr 12 (UNI) The ‘Memantha Siddham’ bus yatra, taken out by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, will reach Bhimavaram town in WG district on April 15, a YSRCP official said on Friday.

#AP CM’s bus yatra to reach Bhimavaram on April 15

Bihar :"PM Modi took 10 years to bring appetizer, will take 100 years to bring main course": Lalu

Patna Apr. 12 (UNI) RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav said "Prime Minister Narendra Modi took 10 years to bring the appetizer, he will take 100 years to bring the main course".

#Bihar :"PM Modi took 10 years to bring appetizer #will take 100 years to bring main course": Lalu

Maha: Sanjay Raut to inaugurate Khaire''s campaign office on Apr 13

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut will inaugurate the central campaign office of Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) Lok Sabha candidate Chandrakant Khaire here on Saturday.

#Maha: Sanjay Raut to inaugurate Khaire''''s campaign office on Apr 13

Indian Men's Hockey Team go down 1-3 to Australia in fourth match of Test Series

Perth, Apr 12 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down 1-3 against Australia in their fourth game of the five-match Test series here on Friday.

#Indian Men's Hockey Team go down 1-3 to Australia in fourth match of Test Series

Seoul to host second global AI safety summit May 21-22

London, April 12 (UNI) The second global artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit will take place in Seoul May 21–22, with South Korea and the United Kingdom "forging ahead with plans," the UK government said on Friday.

#Seoul to host second global AI safety summit May 21-22

Argentine court rules Iran, Hezbollah responsible for 1994 terrorist attack

Buenos Aires, Apr 12 (UNI) The Argentine Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation has decided to review the verdicts in the case of the attack on the Jewish cultural centre in 1994 and conduct a new trial in absentia of Iranians tried in the case, and concluded that the terrorist attack was organised by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, the media reported.

#Argentine court rules Iran # Hezbollah responsible for 1994 terrorist attack

Tripura: Priyanka to hold roadshow in Agartala on April 16

Agartala, Apr 12 (UNI) All India Congress Committee General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to arrive at Agartala on April 16 to campaign for the West Tripura INDIA block candidate Asish Kumar Saha, the election for which is scheduled on April 19.

#Tripura: Priyanka to hold roadshow in Agartala on April 16

TCS starts earning season for Q4 for IT sector on high; report 9.1 pc jump in net income at Rs 12434 cr

Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) IT Major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday started the earning season for the Q4 for tech sector on a high note as it reported 9.1 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 12,434 crore during January-March quarter of 2023-24.

#TCS starts earning season for Q4 for IT sector on high; report 9.1 pc jump in net income at Rs 12434 cr

World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon

Bengaluru, Apr 12 (UNI) Emmaculate Anyango Achol, the world''s second-fastest 10K woman runner, is set to be the star attraction at the 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, taking place on April 28.

#World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon

World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon

#World No. 2 fastest 10k runner to be star attraction at TCS World Marathon

ECI to send 10 more companies of special forces to Arunachal: CEO

Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will be sending an additional 10 companies of Special Forces to Arunachal Pradesh to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the ensuing general elections in the hilly state.

#ECI to send 10 more companies of special forces to Arunachal: CEO

HP introduces AI-enhanced gaming & creation laptops, Omen transcend 14

Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) HP has introduced its range of AI-enhanced laptops designed for gamers and content creators in India at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,74999 respectively.

#HP introduces AI-enhanced gaming & creation laptops # Omen transcend 14

Rupee down 17 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) The rupee on Friday tumbled down 17 paise to 83.37 in the opening session on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee down 17 paise against USD

Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited IPO opens on April 15

Nagpur, Apr 11 (UNI) Nagpur headquartered Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited - a manufacturer and distributor of physically refined Rice Bran Oil - on Thursday announced plans to go public with an Initial Public Offering on April 15.

#Ramdevbaba Solvent Limited IPO opens on April 15

Jammu: ECI announces polling stations in 21 zone to ease voting for Kashmir migrants

Jammu, Apr 11 (UNI)Tthe Election Commission of India has announced polling stations in 21 zones at Jammu and Udhampur to ease voting for Kashmiri migrants in the Lok Sabha Parliamentary Elections starting with Phase-I from April 19.

#Jammu: ECI announces polling stations in 21 zone to ease voting for Kashmir migrants

PVR INOX expands footprint in South India with its 14-screen megaplex

Bengaluru, April 11 (UNI) In continuation of PVR INOX''s commitment to providing unparalleled cinematic experiences to its audience, the company launched its 14-screen Megaplex at Phoenix Mall of Asia, equipped with cutting-edge technology and premium formats like MX4D and ScreenX here on Thursday.

#PVR INOX expands footprint in South India with its 14-screen megaplex

Rs 100 Cr worth cash, liquor seized since Mar 16 in AP: CEO

Ongole, Apr 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said that Rs 100 crore worth cash, liquor and other valuables have been seized across the state since March 16 when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force.

#Rs 100 Cr worth cash # liquor seized since Mar 16 in AP: CEO

IMD predicts rainfall over Central India till Apr 13

New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms over Central India till Saturday.

#IMD predicts rainfall over Central India till Apr 13

115 crorepatis in fray for Arunachal Assembly polls; CM Khandu is wealthiest

Itanagar, Apr 11 (UNI) About 115 (81 per cent) out of 142 (143-1) candidates in fray for the April 19 Assembly election in Arunachal Pradesh are crorepatis, according to a report.

#115 crorepatis in fray for Arunachal Assembly polls; CM Khandu is wealthiest

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

10 million yen gold bowl stolen from department store in Tokyo

Tokyo, April 11 (UNI) A pure gold bowl priced at about 10 million yen (about 65,000 U.S. dollars) was stolen from a Tokyo department store on Thursday, with police seeking a man caught on camera taking the item, local media reported.

#10 million yen gold bowl stolen from department store in Tokyo

Mahendergarh: Five children die, 15 seriously injured as school bus overturns

Mahendergarh, Apr 11 (UNI) A school bus overturned near Unhani village of Kanina in Mahendergarh district on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of five children and serious injuries of 15 others.

#Mahendergarh: Five children die #15 seriously injured as school bus overturns

7 killed, 15 injured in bus crash in Indonesia

Jakarta, Apr 11 (UNI) Seven people were reportedly killed with 15 others injured in a bus crash on a highway in the Indonesian province of Central Java on Thursday morning, police said.

#7 killed #15 injured in bus crash in Indonesia

UP: 11 sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for murder

Baghpat (UP), Apr 11 (UNI) Eleven people, including four brothers, were sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment along with a penalty of Rs 25,000 by a special court here in Baghpat in a four-year-old murder case, prosecution counsel said on Thursday.

#UP: 11 sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for murder

17 killed, 35 injured as truck crashes in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 11 (UNI) At least 17 people were killed and around 35 others injured in a truck crash in Hub district of Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province, the local rescue service confirmed on Thursday morning.

#17 killed # 35 injured as truck crashes in SW Pakistan

1 killed, 5 injured in Washington D.C. shooting

Washington, Apr 11 (UNI) One person was killed and five others were injured, including two children, after gunmen opened fire into a crowd in northeast Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Metropolitan Police Department said.

#1 killed # 5 injured in Washington D.C. shooting

1 killed, multiple injured as storms hit U.S. South

Houston, Apr 11 (UNI) One person was killed and more than 10 others were injured after severe storms battered the U.S. South stretching from Texas to Florida on Wednesday, authorities said.

#1 killed # multiple injured as storms hit U.S. South

PM Modi to address poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14

Bengaluru, April 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Lok Sabha poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14, a BJP official said on Wednesday.

#PM Modi to address poll rallies in Karnataka on April 14

Parag, Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

Jaipur, April 10 (UNI) Riding on a commanding batting performance, propelled by the dynamic duo of Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals set up a challenging target for the Gujarat Titans in an IPL match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Wednesday.

#Parag #Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

Parag, Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

#Parag #Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

Amit Shah will address election rally in Nanded on April 11

Nanded, Apr 10 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah will address an election rally in support of the party''s Nanded Lok Sabha constituency candidate and sitting MP Pratap Patil Chiklikar on Thursday.

#Amit Shah will address election rally in Nanded on April 11

Day temperature to rise in Odisha from April 15-CEC

Bhubaneswar, April 10 (UNI) The day temperature across Odisha, presently comfortable following rains in several parts, is likely to rise from April 15, the SOA''s Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) said on Wednesday.

#Day temperature to rise in Odisha from April 15-CEC

South Indian ORA decides to discontinue Oneplus product sales from May 1

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) The South Indian Organised Retailers Association (ORA), the registered association of the Organised Retailer Chains in India, on Wednesday decided to discontinue of Oneplus Product Sales from May 1, 2024, due to unresolved Concerns.

#South Indian ORA decides to discontinue Oneplus product sales from May 1

PM Modi and Amit Shah to address poll rallies in Tripura on April 15 & 17

Agartala, April 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address election rallies ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Tripura on April 15 and 17, party spokesman Subrata Chakraborty here on Wednesday.

#PM Modi and Amit Shah to address poll rallies in Tripura on April 15 & 17

EAM S Jaishankar to interact with Pune''s youth on April 12

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will interact with the youth of city on topic,
''Journey of Global Rise of India'', on Friday.

#EAM S Jaishankar to interact with Pune''s youth on April 12

Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-2 to Australia in their third match of Test Series

Perth, Apr 10 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team went down 1-2 against Australia in their neck-to-neck third game of the five match Test series here on Wednesday.

#Indian Men’s Hockey Team go down 1-2 to Australia in their third match of Test Series

SC stays Madhya Pradesh HC order barring 10 lawyers from practice

New Delhi, Apr 10 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madhya Pradesh High Court order which had barred ten lawyers, who were the office bearers of the Bar Association at Seoni, from appearing before any court for one month as they indulged in calling a strike.

#SC stays Madhya Pradesh HC order barring 10 lawyers from practice

Poland preparing to close case of 2010 plane crash near Smolensk prosecutor's office

Warsaw, April 10 (UNI) Poland is preparing to close the case of the plane crash near the Russian city of Smolensk in 2010, which killed then-Polish President Lech Kaczynski, the Polish prosecutor''s office said on Wednesday.

#Poland preparing to close case of 2010 plane crash near Smolensk prosecutor's office

Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 10 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday rallied paise to close at 83.19, against USD on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee up 13 paise against USD

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

Mumbai:Youth gets 10 yrs RI for assaulting minor

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) A special court for the protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) has awarded ten years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to a 26-year-old youth from Parel for sexually assaulting and harassing a minor girl in 2017.

#Mumbai:Youth gets 10 yrs RI for assaulting minor

BJP releases 10th list of candidates, replaces Pawan Singh with Ahluwalia from Asansol

New Delhi, April 10 (UNI) BJP on Wednesday released the 10th list of nine candidates for the Lok Sabha Polls from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh.

#BJP releases 10th list of candidates #replaces Pawan Singh with Ahluwalia from Asansol

Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Health Day’ 2024 - Providing More Than 1740 Scholarships to Doctors from 52 Countries in Africa and Asia

Sikh community to celebrate Vaisakhi in grand scale from April 12 to 14

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) The 325th Khalsa Panth Foundation Day Celebration, popularly known as "Vaisakhi", will be celebrated on a grand scale by the Sikh community of Telangana from April 12 to 14, 2024.

#Sikh community to celebrate Vaisakhi in grand scale from April 12 to 14

Chhattisgarh: Death toll in Durg accident rises to 14, President, PM express grief

Raipur, April 10 (UNI) The death toll in a bus accident in Kumhari of Durg district in Chhattisgarh has increased to 14 after more injured succumbed, police sources said on Wednesday.

#Chhattisgarh: Death toll in Durg accident rises to 14 #President #PM express grief

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

Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) The rupee advanced 13 paise to 83.19 in the opening session on the selling of the US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said on Wednesday.

#Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Sensex recovers over 100 points

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Wednesday recovered 157 points at 74841.17 in the opening session on the strength of metal, oil, gas, and real estate stocks.

#Sensex recovers over 100 points

Israeli airstrike kills 14 in Gaza''s refugee camp

Gaza, Apr 10 (UNI) At least 14 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, Palestinian medical sources and eyewitnesses said Tuesday.

#Israeli airstrike kills 14 in Gaza''s refugee camp

Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in J&K on Apr 10

Srinagar, Apr 9 (UNI) Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

#Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in J&K on Apr 10

GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Jaipur, April 9 (UNI) The upcoming IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is generating significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Gujarat, despite facing recent setbacks, is determined to challenge Rajasthan''s unbeaten streak and emerge victorious.

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

#GT aim to end RR''s unbeaten tag as 150th IPL appearance awaits Chahal

Punjab VB nabs head constable for taking Rs 1.15 lakh bribe

Chandigarh, April 9 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilantes Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against Corruption in the state on Tuesday has arrested head constable Sukhdev Singh, posted as Moharir head constable at police post-Ramgarh, under police station Jamalpur,
Commissionerate Ludhiana for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1.15 lakh in two instalments.

#Punjab VB nabs head constable for taking Rs 1.15 lakh bribe

Border area got family bunkers, roads, towers, reservations in 10 years: Jitendra

Jammu, Apr 9 (UNI) Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said people along the International border got Family Bunkers, road network up to zero line, towers, toilets, 4 percent reservation in government jobs and admission to higher education institutions during the last 10 years only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over.

#Border area got family bunkers #roads #towers #reservations in 10 years: Jitendra

Man in Mizoram gets 10 years jail in drug case

Aizawl, Apr 9(UNI) A Fast Track Court in Kolasib district in Mizoram on Tuesday sentenced a 45-year-old man to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment of
10 years and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

#Man in Mizoram gets 10 years jail in drug case

iHub-Data to start six-month training class on AI/ML at IIIT Hyderabad from May 19

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Technology Innovation Hub, iHub-Data, at IIIT Hyderabad, will offer a six-month-long training class on AI/ML for top performers from engineering colleges in and around the city.

#iHub-Data to start six-month training class on AI/ML at IIIT Hyderabad from May 19

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

Shillong Cong candidate Vincent Pala features in top 10 wealthiest candidates for LS

Shillong, April 9 (UNI) Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee President Vincent Pala has been featured in the top 10 wealthiest candidates’ list for the Phase 1 Lok Sabha elections.

#Shillong Cong candidate Vincent Pala features in top 10 wealthiest candidates for LS

Bus swept away by floods in Kenya, 51 escape death

Nairobi, April 9 (UNI) Fifty-one people narrowly escaped death after a bus they were traveling in was swept away by raging floods along the Nairobi-Garissa highway on Monday night, the police said on Tuesday.

#Bus swept away by floods in Kenya # 51 escape death

IP University extends deadline for online application submissions to 15 Apr

New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) In a bid to accommodate the needs of prospective students amidst the conclusion of Class 12 exams, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University) has extended the deadline for online application submissions for all its programmes till April 15, 2024.

#IP University extends deadline for online application submissions to 15 Apr

6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia -- USGS

Hong Kong, Apr 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 0948 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo # Indonesia -- USGS

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

10 people missing as DRC-registered ship capsizes in Lake Tanganyika

Dar es Salaam, Apr 9 (UNI) At least 10 people, including two Chinese nationals, are missing after a vessel registered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) capsized in Lake Tanganyika on Saturday night, Tanzania''s shipping authorities said in a statement late Monday.

#10 people missing as DRC-registered ship capsizes in Lake Tanganyika

At least 14 killed in road accidents in NW Kenya

Nakuru, Apr 9 (UNI) At least 14 people were killed and several others injured in two separate road accidents in northwest Kenya within a few hours, police said on Tuesday.

#At least 14 killed in road accidents in NW Kenya

1 killed, 12 injured as explosion hits mosque in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 9 (UNI) A policeman was killed and 12 others injured in an explosion inside a mosque in Quetta in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Monday night, police said.

#1 killed # 12 injured as explosion hits mosque in SW Pakistan

MVA finalises seat sharing: Sena (UBT) 21, Cong 17, NCP (SP) 10

Mumbai, April 9 (UNI) The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance on Tuesday announced the seat sharing details for the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena (UBT) led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray will contest on 21 seats, the Congres will fight in 17 constituencies and the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) led by Sharad Pawar will contest from 10 seats.

#MVA finalises seat sharing: Sena (UBT) 21 #Cong 17 #NCP (SP) 10

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

'Gudhipadwa' 1st day of Marathi new year celebrated with enthusiasm in Marathwada

Chhatrapati Sambhaijnagar, Apr 9 (UNI) ‘Gudi Padwa’ the very first day of Chaitra month of the Marathi new year, is being celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety across the Marathwada region of the state, which comprises eight districts, on Tuesday.

#'Gudhipadwa' 1st day of Marathi new year celebrated with enthusiasm in Marathwada

15 killed by flash floods in one week in Tanzania

Dodoma, Apr 9 (UNI) At least 12 children and three adults have been killed by flash floods caused by ongoing heavy rains in the past seven days in different parts of Tanzania, police said Monday.

#15 killed by flash floods in one week in Tanzania

16 KG gold, Rs 15 lakh cash seized

Eluru, AP, Apr 8 (UNI) The election flying squad seized 16 kg of gold, 31 kg of silver, and Rs 16 lakh in cash while being transported in a van at Kalaparru toll gate on Monday.

#16 KG gold # Rs 15 lakh cash seized

Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) A disciplined bowling performance by the bowlers, thanks to three wicket hauls by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Tushar Deshpande and two wickets in the final over by left arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman helped five time winners and champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 137 for nine in the IPL match at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday night.

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja, Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

#Disciplined bowling led by Jadeja #Deshpande''s 3 wkt haul helps CSK restrict KKR to 137 for 9

Lok Sabha: Final list of candidates prepared, 194 candidates in fray

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (UNI) As the deadline for withdrawing nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections ended, 194 candidates are in the fray for the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala.

#Lok Sabha: Final list of candidates prepared # 194 candidates in fray

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