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Badoni, Pooran guide LSG to 165/4 against SRH
Hyderabad, May 8 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter in the ongoing IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable total of 165 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad, thanks to Ayush Badoni''s impressive unbeaten knock of 55 runs.
#Badoni #Pooran guide LSG to 165/4 against SRH

Badoni, Pooran guide LSG to 165/4 against SRH
Hyderabad, May 8 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter in the ongoing IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable total of 165 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad, thanks to Ayush Badoni''s impressive unbeaten knock of 55 runs.
#Badoni #Pooran guide LSG to 165/4 against SRH

Zoomcar to add 20,000 cars in its platform by end of fiscal 2025

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Zoomcar, self-drive car sharing company, on Wednesday announced plans to expand its footprint by adding over 20,000 cars by fiscal year 2025 to its platform for “self-drive” car sharing and provide opportunities to card owners to boost their income by way of sharing their vehicles.

#Zoomcar to add 20 #000 cars in its platform by end of fiscal 2025

Zoomcar to add 20,000 cars in its platform by end of fiscal 2025

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Zoomcar, self-drive car sharing company, on Wednesday announced plans to expand its footprint by adding over 20,000 cars by fiscal year 2025 to its platform for “self-drive” car sharing and provide opportunities to card owners to boost their income by way of sharing their vehicles.

#Zoomcar to add 20 #000 cars in its platform by end of fiscal 2025

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

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

Rajnath slams Congress & BJD for neglecting development of Odisha in last 75 years
Bhawanipatna, May 8 (UNI) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday came down heavily on both the Congress and the BJD for neglecting Odisha during the last 75 years of rule.
#Rajnath slams Congress & BJD for neglecting development of Odisha in last 75 years

Stock market on roller coaster; BSE Sensex ends 45 points down
Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) The stock market was on a roller coaster on Wednesday as the BSE sensex moved up and down during the day amidst concerns over the outcome of Lok Sabha election.
#Stock market on roller coaster; BSE Sensex ends 45 points down

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

Sensex falls 45.46 pts

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained negative on Wednesday too, slipping 45.46 pts to settle at 73466.39 as selling was seen in IT, Bankex and Technology stocks.

#Sensex falls 45.46 pts

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

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

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

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

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

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

US arms deliveries to Israel halted over Rafah op which included 3,500 bombs

Washington, May 8 (UNI) The US arms deliveries to Israel that were halted last week amid mounting concerns over Israel''s operation in the Gaza Strip''s city of Rafah included 1,800 2,000-pound (907-kilogramme) bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, the Axios news website reported, citing a senior US official.

#US arms deliveries to Israel halted over Rafah op which included 3 #500 bombs

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

Japan, China, S. Korea may hold first Trilateral summit in nearly 5 years in May

Tokyo, May 8 (UNI) Authorities in Japan, China, and South Korea are making preparations to hold a trilateral summit in May—tthe first such summit in nearly five years—aand are expected to discuss trilateral cooperation and North Korea''s nuclear and missile programmes, Japanese broadcaster NHK has reported, citing government sources.

#Japan # China # S. Korea may hold first Trilateral summit in nearly 5 years in May

Chahal creates record, secures 350th T20 wicket
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Yuzvendra Chahal, the spin maestro of Rajasthan Royals, once again showcased his bowling prowess in a face-off against Delhi Capitals, achieving a significant milestone here on Tuesday as he secured his 350th wicket in T20 cricket, making him a formidable force in the format.
#Chahal creates record #secures 350th T20 wicket

Chahal creates record, secures 350th T20 wicket
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Yuzvendra Chahal, the spin maestro of Rajasthan Royals, once again showcased his bowling prowess in a face-off against Delhi Capitals, achieving a significant milestone here on Tuesday as he secured his 350th wicket in T20 cricket, making him a formidable force in the format.
#Chahal creates record #secures 350th T20 wicket

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

55.22 pc voting till 5 p.m. in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, May 7 (UNI) An average 55.22 percent voting was recorded till 5 p.m across 25 Lok Sabha constituencies of Gujarat on Tuesday.
#55.22 pc voting till 5 p.m. in Gujarat

Around 53.40 per cent polling reported in Maha

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 53.40 per cent of over 2.09 crore electorates in 11 parliamentary
constituencies of Maharashtra cast their votes in third phase Lok Sabha elections till 1700 hours on Tuesday.

#Around 53.40 per cent polling reported in Maha

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

95 more refugees from Myanmar enter Mizoram : officials
Aizawl, May 7 (UNI) At least 95 more refugees from Myanmar entered Mizoram during the past one week, officials on Tuesday said.
#95 more refugees from Myanmar enter Mizoram : officials

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

Peaceful polling in Bengal ; Around 74 pc turnout till 5 PM
Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) Barring a few stray incidents, the third phase election to four Lok Sabha seats in Bengal passed off peacefully with an estimated 73.93 per cent of more than 7.3 million electorate exercising their franchise till 5 PM on Tuesday.
#Peaceful polling in Bengal ; Around 74 pc turnout till 5 PM

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

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

9.45 pc voter turnout sets early trend in Karnataka
Bengaluru, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 9.45 percent voter turnout was reported across 14 Lok Sabha constituencies within the first two hours of voting on Tuesday as 2.59 crore voter exercised their rights in the state''s second and final phase.
#9.45 pc voter turnout sets early trend in Karnataka

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

5.2-magnitude quake hits South of Java, Indonesia - GFZ
Hong Kong, May 7 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 hit south of Java, Indonesia at 0334 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.
#5.2-magnitude quake hits South of Java #Indonesia - GFZ

BJP poised to win 25 LS seats in Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa
Bengaluru, May 7 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa expressed optimism about his party''s performance in the ongoing Lok Sabha election, stating that the BJP is poised to win a minimum of 25 of 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
#BJP poised to win 25 LS seats in Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa

Polling underway on all 25 Guj LS seats; Shah in fray, PM votes
Gandhinagar, May 7 (UNI) Voting started simultaneously for all 25 parliamentary seats and five assembly by-elections in Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s home state Gujarat at 7 am on Tuesday.
#Polling underway on all 25 Guj LS seats; Shah in fray #PM votes

Bihar: Polling underway in 5 LS seats in 3rd phase
Patna, May 7 (UNI) Polling began on a peaceful note for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar amid tight security arrangements at 7 am on Tuesday.
#Bihar: Polling underway in 5 LS seats in 3rd phase

Rs 35 crore seized from persons linked to Jharkhand minister's secretary: ED

Ranchi, May 6 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday allegedly seized Rs 35 crore in cash during raids here at the houses of persons purportedly linked to an aide of a Jharkhand minister belonging to the Congress.

#Rs 35 crore seized from persons linked to Jharkhand minister's secretary: ED

IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

Kolkata, May 6 (UNI) IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

#IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

Haryana takes spl care to beat heat on May 25

Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) Special arrangements will be made at Haryana polling centres on May 25 to
beat the summer heat, including realtime updates on the Queue app to prevent overcrowding and delay in casting votes, a poll official said Monday.
Amid the ongoing heatwave at many places, basic facilities like tents, fans, and drinking water will be ensured as
protection from heat.

#Haryana takes spl care to beat heat on May 25

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

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

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

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

Rupee down 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday slipped 5 paise to close at 83.49 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee down 5 paise against USD

Heatwave expected over western India for next 5 days: IMD
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted a fresh heatwave spell over Western India covering Gujarat, Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh for the next 5 days.
#Heatwave expected over western India for next 5 days: IMD

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

6 killed, 35 injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod

Moscow, May 6 (UNI) Six people were killed and 35 others injured after a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia''s border region of Belgorod, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Monday.

#6 killed # 35 injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod

Death toll hits 75 from southern Brazil floods
Sao Paulo, May 6 (UNI) At least 75 people have died from severe storms that inundated large swaths of south Brazil''s Rio Grande do Sul state since April 29, the Civil Defense agency said in its latest report released Sunday.
#Death toll hits 75 from southern Brazil floods

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

Odisha: 5 drug peddlers arrested, 49 kg ganja seized

Bhubaneswar, May 5 (UNI) A team of the Special Task Force of the Crime Branch has apprehended five drug peddlers at NH-16 under Tangi Police Station.

#Odisha: 5 drug peddlers arrested # 49 kg ganja seized

Cong candidate Sameer pledges 5K jobs & subsidised loans for 50K youth in Hyd's Old City

Hyderabad, May 5 (UNI) Hyderabad DCC President and Congress candidate for the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, Mohammed Waliullah Sameer, has vowed to combat unemployment in the Old City of Hyderabad by promising 5,000 jobs and subsidised loans for 50,000 jobless youth.

#Cong candidate Sameer pledges 5K jobs & subsidised loans for 50K youth in Hyd's Old City

Rs 450 Cr. worth cash, liquor seized in AP so far: CEO

Vizianagaram, May 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh State Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said that Rs 450 crore worth cash, liquor and other valuables have been seized so far in the state since issuance of election notification.

#Rs 450 Cr. worth cash # liquor seized in AP so far: CEO

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 56 from S Brazil''s heavy rains
Sao Paulo, May 5 (UNI) The death toll from heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to 56, with 67 missing, 32,900 evacuated and at least 356,000 without electricity, the Civil Defense agency said Saturday.
#Death toll rises to 56 from S Brazil''''s heavy rains

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

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

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,654

Gaza, May 4 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,654, health authorities in the enclave said in a press statement on Saturday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34 #654

Explosion in Russia's Belgorod leaves 5 people injured, 30 households damaged

Moscow, May 4 (UNI) Five people were injured in an explosion in the western Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday, while 30 private homes were damaged, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

#Explosion in Russia's Belgorod leaves 5 people injured # 30 households damaged

Congress candidate Sameer pledges Rs 5,000 crore development package for Hyderabad's Old City

Hyderabad, May 4 (UNI) Mohammed Waliullah Sameer, Hyderabad District Congress Committee (DCC) President and Congress candidate for the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing the long-standing issues plaguing the residents of Hyderabad.

#Congress candidate Sameer pledges Rs 5 #000 crore development package for Hyderabad's Old City

Two military killed, 5 injured in clashes between army, rebel group in Colombia

Bogotá, May 4 (UNI) Two soldiers were killed and five others injured in fighting between the Colombian armed forces and fighters from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in the department of Cauca in southwestern Colombia, La FM radio has reported.

#Two military killed # 5 injured in clashes between army # rebel group in Colombia

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

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

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

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

President Murmu in Shimla on 5-day official visit to Himachal
Shimla, May 4 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Shimla on Saturday beginning her five-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from May 4 to 8.
#President Murmu in Shimla on 5-day official visit to Himachal

5.0-magnitude quake hits Sumba Region, Indonesia -- GFZ

Hong Kong, May 4 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 hit Sumba region, Indonesia at 0402 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

#5.0-magnitude quake hits Sumba Region # Indonesia -- GFZ

397 nominations filed for 5th phase in Maha: EC
Mumbai, May 4 (UNI) A total of 397 candidates have submitted their nominations for 512 seats in 13 Maharashtra state Lok Sabha constituencies on the last day for the fifth and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in the state, the poll panel said.
#397 nominations filed for 5th phase in Maha: EC

5.3-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands - GFZ
Hong Kong, May 4 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 hit Vanuatu Islands at 0317 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.
#5.3-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu 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

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

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

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

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

5.9-magnitude quake hits Leyte, Philippines -- GFZ

Hong Kong, May 3 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Leyte, the Philippines at 1016 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

#5.9-magnitude quake hits Leyte # Philippines -- GFZ

Shah deepfake: Hyd police arrests 5 Cong social media cell members
Hyderabad, May 3 (UNI) Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested five accused, who have been working in Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Social Media unit, for circulating a morphed video of a speech delivered by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his election campaign and public meeting at Siddipet, in Hyderabad outskirts.
#Shah deepfake: Hyd police arrests 5 Cong social media cell members

Odisha Vigilance apprehends Asst Executive Engineer for accepting Rs 50,000 bribe

Bhubaneswar, May 3 (UNI) The Odisha vigilance sleuths on Friday apprehended an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) for accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from a contractor.

#Odisha Vigilance apprehends Asst Executive Engineer for accepting Rs 50 #000 bribe

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

Over 50 die of heatstroke in central Myanmar in April

Yangon, May 3 (UNI) During the scorching month of April, over 50 fatalities were recorded due to heatstroke in Mandalay, central Myanmar, an official from the Mani Sala Rescue Organization told Xinhua on Friday.

#Over 50 die of heatstroke in central Myanmar in April

35mn-year-old fossil found in Meghalaya

Shillong, May 3 (UNI) A team of explorers from Core Geo Expedition has discovered rare fossil structures in Meghalaya that are estimated to be around 30 to 40 million years old.

#35mn-year-old fossil found in Meghalaya

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

Dhananjay Munde campaigns for Pankaja, promises developed Beed in 5 yrs
Parli Vaijnath (Maharashtra), May 3 (UNI) Maharashtra state agriculture and guardian minister of Beed district Dhananjay Munde has promised to develop Beed at a similar pace under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India is moving towards becoming a world Guru.
#Dhananjay Munde campaigns for Pankaja #promises developed Beed in 5 yrs

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

Nearly 50 killed by heavy rains in Rwanda in past two months
Kigali, May 3 (UNI) Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, have killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said on Thursday.
#Nearly 50 killed by heavy rains in Rwanda in past two months

5.3-magnitude quake hits south of Kermadec Islands - GFZ
Beijing, May 3 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted south of Kermadec Islands at 2337 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
#5.3-magnitude quake hits south of Kermadec Islands - GFZ

54 selected cricketers get to play in JKCA's Women's Cricket League

Jammu, May 2 (UNI) The selected 54 women cricketers from across Jammu and Kashmir have got a chance to play in first of its kind JKCA''s Women''s Cricket League, which commenced on Thursday with a one-dayer here at JKCA Hostel ground.

#54 selected cricketers get to play in JKCA's Women's Cricket League

Bayer acquires remaining 25 pc stake in Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd to secure full ownership

Kolkata, May 2 (UNI) Bayer Pharmaceuticals Private Limited and Zydus Lifesciences Limited (formerly Cadila Healthcare) on Thursday announced the successful conclusion of their joint venture (JV) - Bayer Zydus Pharma Private Limited (BZPPL).

#Bayer acquires remaining 25 pc stake in Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd to secure full ownership

Adani Green secures USD 400 million from international banks for 750 MW power project
Ahmedabad, May 2 (UNI) Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, on Thursday announced USD 400 million financing for its under-construction 750 MW solar projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat by a consortium of five leading international banks.
#Adani Green secures USD 400 million from international banks for 750 MW power project

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

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

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

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

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,596: ministry
Gaza, May 2 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,596, the Gaza health authorities said in a press statement on Thursday.
#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34 #596: ministry

Over 57,000 chickens culled in Japan due to Bird Flue outbreak

Tokyo, May 2 (UNI) More than 57,000 chickens were culled in Japan''s Chiba Prefecture due to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, in what is the 11th outbreak this season, the local administration said on Thursday.

#Over 57 #000 chickens culled in Japan due to Bird Flue outbreak

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

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

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

5.0-magnitude quake hits Central Peru -- GFZ

Beijing, May 2 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Central Peru at 0216 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#5.0-magnitude quake hits Central Peru -- GFZ

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

Govt invites nominations for Padma Awards 2025

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Government on Wednesday began the online nominations / recommendations for Padma Awards 2025 to be announced on occasion of Republic Day, 2025.

#Govt invites nominations for Padma Awards 2025

Jindal Stainless announces Rs 5,400 crore strategic investment

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Jindal Stainless on Wednesday announced a three-pronged investment strategy worth nearly Rs 5,400 crore to expand its capacity and become a key player globally in the stainless steel sector.

#Jindal Stainless announces Rs 5 #400 crore strategic investment

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,568

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

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34 #568

Cong asks PM Modi whether he favours removing 50% cap on reservations
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi whether he was in favour of increasing the reservation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and supported a Constitution amendment for the purpose.
#Cong asks PM Modi whether he favours removing 50% cap on reservations

IIT Madras BS Data Science helps 2,500 students with jobs, promotions

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) IIT Madras’ BS Degree in Data Science and Applications, which is going to complete four years, has enabled more than 2,500 of its students to get jobs or promotions.

#IIT Madras BS Data Science helps 2 #500 students with jobs # promotions

Sports quota introduced at GGSIPU for academic year 2024–25
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Starting from the academic year 2024–25, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has implemented a 2% sports quota for admissions across various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
#Sports quota introduced at GGSIPU for academic year 2024–25

TVS Motor Company registers sales growth of 25 pc in April 2024

Bengaluru, May 01 (UNI) TVS Motor Company has registered a growth of 25 per cent with sales increasing from 306,224 units in April 2023 to 383,615 units in April 2024.

#TVS Motor Company registers sales growth of 25 pc in April 2024

SRMIST presents Rs 25 lakh to Sailor Nethra Kumanan

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Sailor Nethra Kumanan, who has qualified for her second
successive Olympics, was presented Rs 25 lakh by SRM Institute of Science and
Technology (SRMIST).

#SRMIST presents Rs 25 lakh to Sailor Nethra Kumanan

Adani Wilmar Food & FMCG segment reaches milestone of almost INR 5,000 Cr in FY’24, and nearly doubles in 2 years

Ahmedabad, May 01 (UNI) Adani Wilmar’s sales volume continued to grow well, witnessing strong volume growth in both edible oils and foods businesses during the quarter and for the full year, driven by increased retail penetration.

#Adani Wilmar Food & FMCG segment reaches milestone of almost INR 5 #000 Cr in FY’24 # and nearly doubles in 2 years

TVS register 25% sales growth in April

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Two and three-wheeler makers TVS Motor Company registered a 25% growth
with sales increasing from 306,224 units in April 2023 to 383,615 units in April 2024.

#TVS register 25% sales growth in April

Yercaud bus mishap : Toll increases to 5, Stalin, leaders condole deaths

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) The toll in last evening''s bus accident at the Yercaud
Ghat road in Salem district of Tamil Nadu rose to five, with one more person
succumbing to injuries at the hospital, on Wednesday.

#Yercaud bus mishap : Toll increases to 5 # Stalin # leaders condole deaths

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

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

65th Maharashtra Day celebrations in Marathwada

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 1 (UNI) Maharashtra''s 65th Foundation Day, was celebrated on Wednesday across the eight districts of the Marathawada region of Maharashtra state.

#65th Maharashtra Day celebrations in Marathwada

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

Huge explosion kills at least 5 at Vietnam''s wood company
Hanoi, May 1 (UNI) At least five people died on Wednesday morning after a huge explosion at a wood manufacturing company in Vietnam''s southern province of Dong Nai, said a media report.
#Huge explosion kills at least 5 at Vietnam''''s wood company

55 injured after metro train-bus collision in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, May 1 (UNI) At least 55 people were injured, including two in serious condition, after a rail train and a shuttle bus collided in Los Angeles on Tuesday, authorities said.
#55 injured after metro train-bus collision in Los Angeles

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

UK home office unable to locate over 3,500 migrants for deportation to Rwanda

London, April 30 (UNI) The UK Home Office has been unable to establish contact and whereabouts with more than 3,500 asylum seekers and over 5,700 migrants subject to removal under the Rwanda deportation bill, The Times newspaper reported, citing the home office''s document.

#UK home office unable to locate over 3 #500 migrants for deportation to Rwanda

RINL-VSP CMD releases annual training calendar for 2024–25

Visakhapatnam, April 30 (UNI) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL)-Vizag Steel Plant (VSP) Chairman and Managing Director Atul Bhatt released the annual training calendar (April''24 to March''25) for the year 2024–25 at the Learning and Development Centre (L&DC) of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, here on Tuesday.

#RINL-VSP CMD releases annual training calendar for 2024–25

Suven Raha retains post of president at CSJC's AGM for 2024-25

Kolkata, Apr 30 (UNI) The members of the Calcutta Sports Journalists
Club (CSJC) on Tuesday reelected Suven Raha of Dainik Sambad
as the president for 2024-25 at an annual general meeting at the club
tent premises at the Maidan in the city.

#Suven Raha retains post of president at CSJC's AGM for 2024-25

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

G7 confirms commitment to fully decarbonised energy sector by 2035

Washington, April 30 (UNI) G7 states have confirmed a commitment to achieving a fully decarbonised power sector by 2035, as well as to reduce plastic pollution and methane emissions, according to a statement released on Tuesday following a ministerial meeting on climate, energy, and environment.

#G7 confirms commitment to fully decarbonised energy sector by 2035

India's core sector output grows 5.2 pc YoY in March

New Delhi, April 30 (UNI) Driven primarily by cement, coal, electricity and steel production, India''s core sector comprising of eight key infrastructure components grew 5.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in March 2024, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.

#India's core sector output grows 5.2 pc YoY in March

India''s core sector comprising of eight key infrastructure components grew 5.2% year-on-year in March, 2024: Govt data

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#India''s core sector comprising of eight key infrastructure components grew 5.2% year-on-year in March #2024: Govt data

UP govt to set up 57 cyber police stations in 57 districts post LS polls

Lucknow, Apr 30 (UNI) In the wake of the rising incidents of cyber crime, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up cyber police stations across all 75 districts of the state, official sources said here on Tuesday.

#UP govt to set up 57 cyber police stations in 57 districts post LS polls

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

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

Hyd : ACB traps Police Head Constable accepting Rs 5000 bribe

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (UNI) The sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) have caught a Police Head Constable of Birpur Police Station in Jagtial district red-handed when he was accepting a bribe amount of Rs 5000.

#Hyd : ACB traps Police Head Constable accepting Rs 5000 bribe

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

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

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

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

Vijaya Bank ex-manager gets 3yrs RI for Rs 39.75L fraud

Hyderabad, April 30 (UNI) A CBI court in Hyderabad has convicted and sentenced VP Padmanabh, former branch manager at Vijaya Bank, Nampally here to three years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 65,000 in a bank fraud case.

#Vijaya Bank ex-manager gets 3yrs RI for Rs 39.75L fraud

Heatwave condition likely to prevail in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (UNI) Heatwave condition is likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagityal, Rajanna Sirsilla, Karimnagar, Peddapally, Mulugu, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthi districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

#Heatwave condition likely to prevail in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

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

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

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

5 killed in car-lorry collision in Kannur
Kannur, April 30 (UNI) Five members of a family, including a child, were killed after their car collided with a lorry in Kerala’s Kannur on Monday late night, police said.
#5 killed in car-lorry collision in Kannur

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
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

Telangana: 525 candidates remain in LS polls fray after nominations withdrawal

Hyderabad, April 29 (UNI) Following the final day for withdrawal of nominations on Monday, a total of 525 candidates are set to contest in the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 13.

#Telangana: 525 candidates remain in LS polls fray after nominations withdrawal

Heat wave spell to continue across WB in next 5 days

Kolkata, April 29 (UNI) Prolonged heat wave conditions largely affected normal life across West Bengal and this dry westerly to north westerly wind at lower levels continue to prevail in next five days, weathermen said on Monday.

#Heat wave spell to continue across WB in next 5 days

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

5.2-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands Region
Beijing, April 29 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted the Vanuatu Islands Region at 1333 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
#5.2-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands Region

5 suspected militants killed in southern Philippine clashes

Manila, April 29 (UNI) Philippine troops killed five alleged members of Dawlah Islamiya (DI), an Islamic militant group, during clashes in the southern Philippines before dawn on Monday, the military said.

#5 suspected militants killed in southern Philippine clashes

PNB Housing Finance net profit up 57 pc to Rs 439cr in Q4

New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) PNB Housing Finance on Monday reported 57.27 per cent year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 439.25 crore for January-March quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2023-24.

#PNB Housing Finance net profit up 57 pc to Rs 439cr in Q4

5 killed in blast along Kenyan border

Nairobi, April 29 (UNI) At least five people were killed and some injured when an improvised explosive device went off in a town in Mandera County near the border between Kenya and Somalia on Monday, witnesses said.

#5 killed in blast along Kenyan border

5 killed in blast along Kenyan border

Niarobi, April 29 (UNI) At least five people were killed and some injured when an improvised explosive device went off at a town in Mandera County near the border between Kenya and Somalia on Monday, witnesses said.

#5 killed in blast along Kenyan border

Cambodia tests 56,445 civil servants for drugs: PM

Phnom Penh, April 29 (UNI) Cambodia has so far conducted drug tests on 56,445 civil servants as part of the kingdom''s anti-drug campaign, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday.

#Cambodia tests 56 #445 civil servants for drugs: PM

Airtel surpasses 6.9 million 5G users milestone in Karnataka
Bengaluru, April 29 (UNI) Bharati Airtel on Monday announced that it has surpassed the 6.9 million mark in terms of 5G users in Karnataka.
#Airtel surpasses 6.9 million 5G users milestone in Karnataka

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

Sensex recovers over 500 points
Mumbai, April 29 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday smartly recovered 551.45 points at 74,281.32 in opening session following gains in Bankex, Consumer Durable and Metal stocks.
#Sensex recovers over 500 points

US military shoots down 5 drones over Red Sea
Washington, April 29 (UNI) US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday that the US military destroyed five drones over the Red Sea as they posed a threat to US and allied vessels in the region.
#US military shoots down 5 drones over Red Sea

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

At least 650 houses damaged by hailstorm so far

Aizawl, Apr 28(UNI) At least 650 homes including 51 houses in Tualpui and Vanka villages of northeastern Khawza distrrict have been ravaged by rain accompanied by massive hailstorm and gusty wind in Mizora on Saturday morning
Sources said 24 houses houses have been destroyed in Tualpui and 27 houses damaged in Vankal village when a heavy hailstorm hit the two villages at around 2 AM on Saturday morning.

#At least 650 houses damaged by hailstorm so far

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,454

Gaza, April 28 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 34,454, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Sunday.

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34 #454

Stalin presents Rs 75 lakh cheque to Chess prodigy Gukesh
Chennai, Apr 28 (UNI) Taml Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Sunday presented
a cheque for Rs 75 lakh to chess prodigy D.Gukesh for winning the FIDE Candidates
tournament.
#Stalin presents Rs 75 lakh cheque to Chess prodigy Gukesh

Stalin presents Rs 75 lakh cheque to Chess prodigy Gukesh
Chennai, Apr 28 (UNI) Taml Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Sunday presented
a cheque for Rs 75 lakh to chess prodigy D.Gukesh for winning the FIDE Candidates
tournament.
#Stalin presents Rs 75 lakh cheque to Chess prodigy Gukesh

Captain Ryan Edwards extends stay at Chennaiyin FC till 2025

Chennai, April 28 (UNI) Chennaiyin FC on Sunday announced that Ryan Edwards has extended his contract in a new deal that will keep the skipper with the team till 2025.

#Captain Ryan Edwards extends stay at Chennaiyin FC till 2025

6.5-magnitude earthquake hits off western Indonesia
Jakarta, April 28 (UNI) An undersea quake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted western Indonesia''s West Java province on Saturday evening, without triggering giant waves, the country''s meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.
#6.5-magnitude earthquake hits off western Indonesia

Lok Sabha election: 625 candidates' nominations found valid after scrutiny in Telangana

Hyderabad, April 27 (UNI) The nomination forms of 625 candidates in 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in Telangana, which will go to polls in the fourth phase on May 13, were declared valid after scrutiny, election authorities said on Saturday.

#Lok Sabha election: 625 candidates' nominations found valid after scrutiny in Telangana

Kerala :APCDA meets calls on industry to give thrust to Industry 5.0 vision

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 27 (UNI) The four-day Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA 2024) conference, jointly hosted by Technopark-based startup Lifology and Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), has called on industries to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall worker well-being aligning well with the vision of Industry 5.0 along with the larger economic and social development goals.

#Kerala :APCDA meets calls on industry to give thrust to Industry 5.0 vision

Ukraine loses 255 troops in clashes with Russia's group west

Kyiv, April 27 (UNI) Ukraine lost up to 255 military personnel in clashes with Russia''s Group West in the past seven days, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday.

#Ukraine loses 255 troops in clashes with Russia's group west

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

Bengal records 75.5 pc turnout in second phase LS poll
Kolkata, Apr 27 (UNI) The three Lok Sabha constituencies of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal, which went to second phase polling on Friday, registered 75.5 per cent turnout.
#Bengal records 75.5 pc turnout in second phase LS poll

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

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,356 amid Israel''s Rafah operation concerns
Gaza, April 27 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 34,356, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Friday.
#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34 #356 amid Israel''s Rafah operation concerns

5.9-magnitude quake hits Mid-Indian Ridge: USGS
New York, April 27 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Mid-Indian Ridge at 22:23:37 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#5.9-magnitude quake hits Mid-Indian Ridge: USGS

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

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

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

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

Kerala records 70.35 % voter turnout in Lok Sabha election
Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) Kerala recorded 70.35 percent polling in the single phase Lok Sabha election covering all 20 constituencies on Friday.
#Kerala records 70.35 % voter turnout in Lok Sabha election

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kerala records 69.04 pc voter turnout till 6:45 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, April 26 (UNI) Kerala recorded 69.04 percent polling till 6.45 pm, even as long queues were witnessed in several booths in all the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies indicating that that polling percentage can cross 72 percent.
#Kerala records 69.04 pc voter turnout till 6:45 pm

Karnataka records 63.90 pc voter turnout by 5 pm
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) The ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka witnessed a significant 63.90% voter turnout by 5 pm, as per data released by the Election Commission of India.
#Karnataka records 63.90 pc voter turnout by 5 pm

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

67.22 pc turnout till 5 pm in Jammu-Reasi Constituency
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency on Friday has witnessed an overall 67.22 percent voting till 5 pm with enthusiastic voters still waiting for their turn to exercise their franchise.
#67.22 pc turnout till 5 pm in Jammu-Reasi Constituency

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

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

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

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

Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 71.72 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 5 PM on Friday.
#Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM

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

57.76 pc voter turnout in Jammu-Reasi Constituency till 3 pm
Jammu, April 26 (UNI) The Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency recorded 57.76 percent turnout till 3 pm with highest 65.78 percent in Akhnoor segment.
#57.76 pc voter turnout in Jammu-Reasi Constituency till 3 pm

Karnataka records 50.93 pc voter turnout by 3 pm
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) As the Lok Sabha elections unfold in Karnataka, the Election Commission of India on Friday reported an overall voter turnout of 50.93 percent by 3 pm, with Dakshina Kannada emerging as the frontrunner with a robust 58.76 percent participation rate.
#Karnataka records 50.93 pc voter turnout by 3 pm

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

IMD predicts severe heatwave over East, South Peninsular India for next 5 days
New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) Heatwave to severe heat wave conditions will continue to prevail over East and South Peninsular India for the next 5 days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
#IMD predicts severe heatwave over East #South Peninsular India for next 5 days

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

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 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

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

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

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

255 child marriages stopped in a year: Collector

Beed (Maharashtra), April 26 (UNI) Child Helpline has succeeded in stopping 255 child marriages during the past one year in Beed district, District Collector Deepa Mudhol Munde said as she congratulated them on reaching the milestone and added, "our aim is to make it zero child marriage in the district".

#255 child marriages stopped in a year: Collector

LS phase 2: Voting underway on 5 seats in Bihar
Patna, April 26 (UNI) Polling began on five seats in Bihar on a peaceful note amid tight security arrangements for second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
#LS phase 2: Voting underway on 5 seats in Bihar

Two held with drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore in Manipur

Imphal, Ap 25 (UNI) Two persons were arrested with drugs worth about Rs 3.5 crore in the Pherzawl district by hiding the drug in pumpkins and bananas.

#Two held with drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore in Manipur

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

ACC net jumps 300 pc to Rs 945 cr in Q4; Dividend at Rs 7.50 per share

New Delhi, April 25 (UNI) Adani Group Company ACC Limited (ACC), a cement and building materials company, today announced a 300 percent jump in net profit to Rs 945 crore during the fourth quarter of 2023–24, up from Rs 236 crore in the same quarter last year.

#ACC net jumps 300 pc to Rs 945 cr in Q4; Dividend at Rs 7.50 per share

IIT-Madras announces top 25 teams for Carbon Zero challenge
Chennai, Apr 25 (UNI) The IIT-Madras has announced the top 25 teams that form the fourth Cohort of the annual Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC), a pioneer pan-Indian competition to encourage start-ups in the Sustainability Sector.
#IIT-Madras announces top 25 teams for Carbon Zero challenge

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

Sharad Pawar-led NCP releases manifesto, promises 50 per cent reservation for women in jobs
Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) The NCP (SP) on Thursday unveiled its manifesto, promising 50 per cent reservation for women in jobs and also favouring caste-census and promising a separate commission for farmers'' welfare, right to apprenticeship.
#Sharad Pawar-led NCP releases manifesto #promises 50 per cent reservation for women in jobs

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

450,000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar's Yangon

Yangon, April 25 (UNI) Myanmar authorities have seized 450,000 stimulant tablets in the major city of Yangon, according to the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Thursday.

#450 #000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar's Yangon

Cambodia on right track to achieve malaria-free goal by 2025: PM

Phnom Penh, April 25 (UNI) Cambodia is making significant progress towards achieving its self-imposed malaria-free goal by 2025, the country''s Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday.

#Cambodia on right track to achieve malaria-free goal by 2025: PM

5 teens face terror charges in Sydney bishop stabbing case

Canberra, April 25 (UNI) Police in Australia have initiated terror charges against five teenagers aged from 14 to 17 for following a violent extremist ideology as they investigate into an April 15 stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church.

#5 teens face terror charges in Sydney bishop stabbing case

5 teens charged after Sydney's counter-terrorism operation

Sydney, April 25 (UNI) Australian police announced on Thursday that five juveniles have been charged, with a joint counter-terrorism force continuing to investigate the associates of the alleged offender who conducted the stabbing at a Sydney church.

#5 teens charged after Sydney's counter-terrorism operation

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

NSE launches derivatives on Nifty Next 50 Index

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE), the world’s largest derivatives exchange for consecutive fifth year in a row in the year 2023 based on contracts traded as published by FIA, launched futures and options contracts on the Nifty Next 50 Index on Wednesday.

#NSE launches derivatives on Nifty Next 50 Index

Odisha BJP releases 60-page 'chargesheet' against 25-year rule of BJD government

Bhubaneswar, April 24 (UNI) In the run-up to the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, the state unit of the BJP sharpened its attack on the ruling BJD by releasing a 60-page ''''chargesheet'''' against the 25-year rule of the Naveen Patnaik government.

#Odisha BJP releases 60-page 'chargesheet' against 25-year rule of BJD government

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

BFI selects 50-member squad for ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has selected 50 boxers, including Olympic bound Preeti (54kg) to represent India at the upcoming ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship 2024 to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from April 27 to May 7.

#BFI selects 50-member squad for ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship

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

5.2-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand - USGS

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 0527 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.2-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands # New Zealand - 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

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

5.4-magnitude quake hits south of Panama - GFZ
Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted south of Panama at 0120 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.
#5.4-magnitude quake hits south of Panama - GFZ

Over 500 nursing staff recruited, Jammu AIIMS to launch OPD services in May

Jammu, April 23 (UNI) With an appointment of more than 500 nursing staff, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu located in Vijaypur tehsil of Samba district will be launching its much awaited Out Patient Department (OPD) services from the month of May.

#Over 500 nursing staff recruited # Jammu AIIMS to launch OPD services in May

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

J&K: 5 anti-national activists booked under PSA in Kashmir

Srinagar, Apr 23 (UNI) Police have booked five alleged anti-national activists under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kashmir.

#J&K: 5 anti-national activists booked under PSA in Kashmir

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

Ukraine's losses since 2022 amount to almost 500,000 soldiers Russia's Shoigu

Kyiv, Apr 23 (UNI) Ukraine has lost almost half a million soldiers since the beginning of the special military operation in 2022, Russian Defence Ministry Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.

#Ukraine's losses since 2022 amount to almost 500 #000 soldiers Russia's Shoigu

At least 5 dead trying to cross from France to Britain in small boats

Paris, April 23 (UNI) At least five people died while trying to cross the English Channel to Britain off the coast of northern France on Monday night, French media reported.

#At least 5 dead trying to cross from France to Britain in small boats

5.3-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea region -- GFZ

Hong Kong, April 23 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 hit the Papua New Guinea region at 0759 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

#5.3-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea region -- GFZ

About 4.5 lac commuters travel Kolkata Metro Greenline till March since beginning of underwater commercial operation
Kolkata, Apr 23 (UNI) Some 4.5 lac commuters have travelled through the underwater stretch of Green Line in 17 days since the
commercial operation began on March 15 connecting this metropolis with Howrah, the other part of River Hooghly, Kolkata Metro Railway source said on Tuesday.
#About 4.5 lac commuters travel Kolkata Metro Greenline till March since beginning of underwater commercial operation

More than 50,000 displaced by clashes in northern Ethiopia - UN
Nairobi, April 23 (UNI) The number of people displaced by the armed clashes in northern Ethiopia has reached more than 50,000, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs late Monday, citing local authorities.
#More than 50 #000 displaced by clashes in northern Ethiopia - UN

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

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

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

250 cross-border telecom fraud suspects handed to China by Laos

Beijing, Apr 23 (UNI) Laos had handed 250 Chinese suspects of cross-border telecom fraud to China, China''s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said on Tuesday.

#250 cross-border telecom fraud suspects handed to China by Laos

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

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

5.0-magnitude quake jolts Taiwan: CENC
Beijing, Apr 23 (UNI) A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted sea area off Hualien County of China''s Taiwan at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
#5.0-magnitude quake jolts Taiwan: CENC

Maha: 4 candidates in Kolhapur, 5 in Hatkanangale constituencies withdraw nominations

Kolhapur, Apr 22 (UNI) Four candidates in Kolhapur and five in Hatkanangale Lok Sabha constituencies withdrew their nomination papers on Monday.

#Maha: 4 candidates in Kolhapur # 5 in Hatkanangale constituencies withdraw nominations

MVA to win 32-35 seats in Maha: NCP (SP) chief

Beed, Apr 22 (UNI) NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil on Monday predicted that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will likely win 32 to 35 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra in general elections.

#MVA to win 32-35 seats in Maha: NCP (SP) chief

Ex-TN Minister Senthilbalaji remanded extended till Apr 25
Chennai, Apr 22 (UNI) A Principal Sessions Court in Chennai on Monday extended
till April 25, the judicial remand of former Tamil Nadu Minister V.Senthilbalaji after
handing over the original documents pertaining to the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
cases filed against him.
#Ex-TN Minister Senthilbalaji remanded extended till Apr 25

IDF records about 35 rocket launches from Lebanon in North of country

Tel Aviv, April 22 (UNI) The Israeli military has recorded about 35 missiles launches from the territory of Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday.

#IDF records about 35 rocket launches from Lebanon in North of country

Amit Shah to kickstart BJP’s election campaign from Sonepur in Odisha on April 25

Bhubaneswar, Apr 22 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will kickstart the BJP’s election campaign from Sonepur in Western Odisha on April 25, the day nominations for the first phase of elections to four Lok Sabha seats and 28 Assembly seats in the state will close.

#Amit Shah to kickstart BJP’s election campaign from Sonepur in Odisha on April 25

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.


Sensex surges 560.29 pts
Mumbai, April 22 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday rallied another 560.29 pts to close strong at 73648.62 as renewed buying was seen in Consumer Durable, Inustrials, Capital Goods and BSE services stocks amid positive Asian Market.
#Sensex surges 560.29 pts

'The Derma Co' reports Rs 500 cr annual revenue rate

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) Honasa Consumer''s skincare brand, The Derma Co, said on Monday that it has achieved an annual revenue rate of Rs 500 crore.

#'The Derma Co' reports Rs 500 cr annual revenue rate

Andhra to stay hot, humid for next 5 days: Met
Amaravati, April 22 (UNI) Hot, humid and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during the next five days, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.
#Andhra to stay hot #humid for next 5 days: Met

Rupee up 5 paise against USD
Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) The rupee on Monday gained five paise at 83.42 in the opening session on the sale of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee up 5 paise against USD

Sensex surges over 500 points
Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday rallied 578 points to open at 73666.51 as buying was seen across the board.
#Sensex surges over 500 points

S. Korean president names 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
Seoul, Apr 22 (UNI) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday named a five-term lawmaker of the ruling People Power Party as his new chief of staff.
#S. Korean president names 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff

5.0-magnitude quake hits Java, Indonesia - GFZ
Beijing, Apr 22 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Java, Indonesia at 0048 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 97.8 km, was initially determined to be at 7.94 degrees south latitude and 109.32 degrees east longitude.
UNI/XINHUA ARN.
#5.0-magnitude quake hits Java #Indonesia - GFZ

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

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

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

Odisha government announces summer vacation from April 25
Bhubaneswar, April 21 (UNI) Odisha government on Sunday announced summer vacation in schools from April 25 keeping in view the prevailing heat wave condition in the state
An order issued by the Information and Public Relations Department said given the possible summer heat and the weather department''s information, all government, government-aided, and private schools in the state will remain open from 6.30 AM to 10.30 AM for three days from April 22 to 24. UNI BD SSP.
#Odisha government announces summer vacation from April 25

Gurugram: 5 people including 2 girls die due to wall collapse
Gurugram, Apr 21 (UNI) Five people, including two girls, died and six others were injured when the
wall of a cremation ground collapsed in Gurugram, Haryana, police said on Sunday.
#Gurugram: 5 people including 2 girls die due to wall collapse

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

5.0-magnitude quake hits Taiwan
Taipei, April 21 (UNI) A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted sea area in Taiwan''s Hualien County at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
#5.0-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Voting percentage in Arunachal rises to 74.59 pc

Itanagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Voting percentage in the Arunachal Pradesh polls has increased to 74.59 per cent, as per the latest data available with the Election Commission.

#Voting percentage in Arunachal rises to 74.59 pc

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

BSF recovered 5kg of heroin along with Pakistani drone

Ferozepur, Apr 20 (UNI) BSF troops received information regarding the presence of a drone along with a bag containing a consignment of heroin in the border area of district Ferozepur. Responding swiftly, BSF troops carried out an extensive search operation in the suspected area.

#BSF recovered 5kg of heroin along with Pakistani drone

Naidu celebrates 75th birthday, PM wishes
Vijayawada, Apr 20 (UNI) Telugu Desam Party national president and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu celebrated his 75th birthday on Saturday, and he cut the cake on the occasion.
#Naidu celebrates 75th birthday #PM wishes


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.

Likely to be hot and humid in Andhra for next 5 days: Met

Amaravati, April 20 (UNI) Hot, humid and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during the next five days till April 25, Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.

#Likely to be hot and humid in Andhra for next 5 days: Met

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

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

LS Polls: UP records 59.66 pc polling in first phase
Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 59.66 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.
#LS Polls: UP records 59.66 pc polling in first phase

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bengal witnesses heavy turnout, 77.57 pc polling till 5 PM
Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) Barring reports of stray violence, the first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal was by and large peaceful as 77.57 percent of the 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 5 PM on Friday.
#Bengal witnesses heavy turnout #77.57 pc polling till 5 PM

Over 65 pc polling recorded in Arunachal till 5 pm
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 65 per cent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.
#Over 65 pc polling recorded in Arunachal till 5 pm

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

Sensex jumps 599.34 pts
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of last four sessions, the BSE Sensex on Friday bounced back 599.34 pts to close at 73088.33 on the strength of Bankex, Metal, Financial services and Consumer Durable stocks amid weak Asian Market.
#Sensex jumps 599.34 pts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Japanese nationals unhurt in suicide attack in Karachi

Karachi (Pak), Apr 19 (UNI) Police said on Friday that five Japanese nationals were unhurt after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area.

#5 Japanese nationals unhurt in suicide attack in Karachi

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

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

Sensex drops over 500 points
Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) The equity market continued to fall for the fifth consecutive session on Friday as BSE Sensex crashed 539 points to open below 72K at 71,949.65 amid heightened geographical tension, triggering a massive selloff of global equities.
#Sensex drops over 500 points

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

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

Maha: Polling begins in 5 LS seats from Vidharbha
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Enthusiastic voters turned out in large numbers across polling booths of Vidharbha region of Maharashtra that went to the hustings in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
#Maha: Polling begins in 5 LS seats from Vidharbha

Magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocks northern Turkish province of Tokat: AFAD

Ankara, Apr 18 (UNI) A magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocked the northern Turkish province of Tokat on Thursday, according to the country''s disaster management authority AFAD.

#Magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocks northern Turkish province of Tokat: AFAD

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

Mahayuti to win over 45 seats in Maha: Maha NCP (AP) chief
Alibaug, Apr 18 (UNI) Maharashtra NCP (AP) president, Sunil Tatkare on Thursday expressed that the work that is being done by the ruling Mahayuti government will definitely bring success to the Mahayuti, which will win more than 45 seats in the state.
#Mahayuti to win over 45 seats in Maha: Maha NCP (AP) chief

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

Sensex drops 454.69 points
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained negative for the fourth straight session on Thursday as it plummeted 454.69 pts to close at 72,488.99 as heavy selling was seen in consumer durable, health care, energy, and bankex stocks amid a positive trend in the Asian market.
#Sensex drops 454.69 points

UP: 4 killed, 5 injured as car rams into divider
Etah, Apr 18 (UNI) Four people, including two children were killed, and five others injured when a car rammed into a divider at Pilua area in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
#UP: 4 killed #5 injured as car rams into divider

Airtel celebrates 7.9 million 5G customers in AP
Visakhapatnam, Apr 18 (UNI) Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, announced on Thursday that it has 7.9 million customers enjoying 5G service in Andhra Pradesh.
#Airtel celebrates 7.9 million 5G customers in AP

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

Maha: Stage set for polling in 5 LS seats in Vidharbha region
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) All preparations have been done for the first phase Lok Sabha election to be held on Friday (April 19) in Nagpur, Ramtak,Bandhara-Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli Lok Sabha constituencies in the Vidharbha region.
#Maha: Stage set for polling in 5 LS seats in Vidharbha region

5.4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma, Tonga: USGS
New York, Apr 18 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted 272 km W of Houma, Tonga, at 21:31:48 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
#5.4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma #Tonga: USGS

5.5-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region: GFZ
New York, Apr 18 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Fiji Islands Region at 21:31:47 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
#5.5-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region: GFZ

Punjab: Drugs, cash, other valuables worth Rs 243.95 crore seized

Chandigarh, Apr 17 (UNI) Enforcement agencies have seized drugs, liquor, unaccounted-for cash, and freebies
worth Rs 243.95 crore in Punjab over the past month since the model code of conduct for the LS Elections came into force.

#Punjab: Drugs # cash # other valuables worth Rs 243.95 crore seized

Maha: Campaigning in 5 LS constituencies of Vidharbha end

Mumbai, Apr 17 (UNI) Campaigning for first phase of the Lok Sabha elections due to be held on April 19 in five constituencies of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra ended on Wednesday evening.

#Maha: Campaigning in 5 LS constituencies of Vidharbha end

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

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

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

5 IS militants killed in airstrikes in central Iraq
Baghdad, Apr 17 (UNI) Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Tuesday in airstrikes in central Iraq, the Iraqi military said.
#5 IS militants killed in airstrikes in central Iraq

5 killed in highway crash in east Bolivia
La Paz, Apr 17 (UNI) Five people were killed and more than 35 others injured on Tuesday when a bus crashed on a highway and plunged into a ravine more than 20 meters deep in east Bolivia, local authorities said.
#5 killed in highway crash in east Bolivia

5.2-magnitude quake hits Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands- GFZ
Beijing, Apr 17 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands at 0148 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
#5.2-magnitude quake hits Andreanof Islands #Aleutian Islands- GFZ

584 migrants rescued off Libyan coast over past week: IOM

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

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

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

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

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

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

Airtel celebrates 5.9 mn 5G customers in TN

Chennai, Apr 16 (UNI) Bharti Airtel (Airtel), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Tuesday announced that it has 5.9 million customers enjoying 5G service in the state of Tamil Nadu.

#Airtel celebrates 5.9 mn 5G customers in TN

AP: 5 killed as car rams stationary lorry

Nellore April 16 (UNI) Five persons were killed when the car in which they were travelling rammed a stationary lorry at Gowravaram village in Kavali mandal on the Chennai-Kolkata national highway on Tuesday.

#AP: 5 killed as car rams stationary lorry

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

AP : 5 killed as car rams into stationary lorry
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), April 16 (UNI) Five persons were killed when the car in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary lorry at Gowravaram village in Kavali mandal on the Chennai-Kolkata national highway on Tuesday.
#AP : 5 killed as car rams into stationary lorry

After 500 yrs Lord Ram will be celebrating birthday at his Janmbhoomi: Yogi
Bijnor (UP) April 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Lord Ramm will be celebrating his birthday on his Janmbhoomi after a hiatus of 500 years on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday.
#After 500 yrs Lord Ram will be celebrating birthday at his Janmbhoomi: Yogi

Gold hits another record high of Rs 75300; Rupee hits record low against USD

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Amidst rising geo-political tensions and weakened Indian currency against USD, market witnessed another upward rally in Gold as it touched new record high of Rs 75300 per 10 gram in 24-Carat category with 999 points purity.

#Gold hits another record high of Rs 75300; Rupee hits record low against USD

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

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

5.0-magnitude quake hits Java, Indonesia - GFZ
Beijing, Apr 16 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Java, Indonesia at 0318 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
#5.0-magnitude quake hits Java #Indonesia - GFZ

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

SC to hear Krishna Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute from Aug 5 onwards
New Delhi, April 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court order concerning the Krishna Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute.
#SC to hear Krishna Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute from Aug 5 onwards

Supreme Court to hear Krishan Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute from August 5 onwards
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court order about the Krishan Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute.
#Supreme Court to hear Krishan Janam Bhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute from August 5 onwards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make effort to increase percentage of voting to over 75 pc: Chokkalingam

Solapur, Apr 15 (UNI) Maharashtra State Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokkalingam said the Election Commission of India (ECI) suggested that the voting percentage in this Lok Sabha election should be more than 75 per cent.

#Make effort to increase percentage of voting to over 75 pc: Chokkalingam

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

WPI based inflation up marginally in March to 0.53 pc due to increase in food prices
New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation increased marginally to 0.53 per cent for the month of March 2024 over same month last year, as per provisional per data released by the Government, primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, electricity, crude petroleum & natural gas, machinery & equipment and other manufacturing etc.
#WPI based inflation up marginally in March to 0.53 pc due to increase in food prices

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

Wholesale price index for March 2024 up marginally to 0.53% from 0.20% in Feb 2024

Wholesale price index for March 2024 up marginally to 0.53% from 0.20% in Feb 2024 UNI SKB ARN.


Sensex drops over 500 points
Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained under pressure on Monday too, as it plummeted 516.67 points to 73728.33 in the opening session as selling was seen across the board.
#Sensex drops over 500 points

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

55 pc electoral bond money went to BJP: AIMIM Chief

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that 55 percent of electoral bond money went to the BJP.

#55 pc electoral bond money went to BJP: AIMIM Chief

Chief Electoral Office declares paid holiday in Delhi for voting on May 25
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) The Chief Electoral Office of Delhi on Sunday announced a paid holiday in the national capital on the voting day for Lok Sabha elections on May 25.
#Chief Electoral Office declares paid holiday in Delhi for voting on May 25

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

2 killed, 5 injured in Philippine motorcycle-car collision

Manila, Apr 14 (UNI) Two people were killed and five others injured in a pre-dawn collision between a motorcycle and a car in Cavite province, southwest of Manila, police said Sunday.

#2 killed # 5 injured in Philippine motorcycle-car collision

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eight lakh government jobs given to youth in Bihar since 2005 : Nitish
Gaya, April 13 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that eight lakh government jobs were given to youth in the state by his government since voted to power in 2005
Kumar, while addressing a public meeting in favour of NDA candidate Jeetan Ram Manjhi for Lok Sabha election 2024, said that eight lakhs government jobs were given to youth in Bihar in 18 years of his tenure as Chief Minister. His government was committed to provide government jobs to youth as well as creating employment opportunities for them, he added.
#Eight lakh government jobs given to youth in Bihar since 2005 : Nitish

Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology for 2024-25 season

London, Apr 12 (UNI) The Premier League has announced that it will introduce a semi-automated system to decide on tight offside decisions for the 2024-25 season.

#Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology for 2024-25 season

5.0-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region -- GFZ

Beijing, Apr 13 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Fiji Islands Region at 0848 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#5.0-magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands Region -- GFZ

No casualties reported in 5.2-magnitude quake in China's Xizang

Lhasa, Apr 13 (UNI) A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the Rutog County in Ali Prefecture, southwest China''s Xizang Autonomous Region, at 1:44 p.m. Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

#No casualties reported in 5.2-magnitude quake in China's Xizang

BJP offered Rs 50 cr to Cong MLAs to destabilise K''taka govt: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Apr 13 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused BJP of trying to destabilise his government through ''''Operation Lotus'''', by offering Rs 50 crore to Congress MLAs to switch sides.
#BJP offered Rs 50 cr to Cong MLAs to destabilise K''taka govt: Siddaramaiah

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

5.2-magnitude quake hits China''s Xizang
Beijing, Apr 13 (UNI) A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the Rutog County in Ali Prefecture, southwest China''s Xizang Autonomous Region, at 1:44 p.m. Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
#5.2-magnitude quake hits China''s Xizang

Unseasonal rains hit Marathwada region, claim 5 lives & damage crops on several hectares of land
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Unseasonal rains with hailstorms have hit many districts of the Marathwada region since last two days, claiming five human lives and hundreds of hectares of sorghum, maize, millet, and orchard lands have been extensively damaged.
#Unseasonal rains hit Marathwada region #claim 5 lives & damage crops on several hectares of land

AP: Rs.5.60 crore worth gold, and silver articles seized at Peddapuram

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 12(UNI) As a part of election commission regulations, the Peddapuram police along with Flying squad officials have intercepted a car near Peddapuram police station on Friday and seized Rs.5.60 Crore worth of Gold and silver ornaments including 8,116.89 grams of gold ornaments and 46,990.38 grams of silver ornaments from Jivireddy Lova Sreerammurthy, an employee of BVC logistics Peddapuram.

#AP: Rs.5.60 crore worth gold # and silver articles seized at Peddapuram

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

ED attaches various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 cr in ration scam in Bengal
Kolkata, Apr 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 crore allegedly
acquired out of the Proceeds of Crime (PoC), derived and obtained from PDS Ration Scam by several persons, including arrested West Bengal food minister
Jyoti Priya Mallick, Bakibur Rahaman (rice and flour miller), Sankar Addhya and others, ED said on Friday.
#ED attaches various assets of book value of Rs 50.47 cr in ration scam in Bengal

India's factory output rises 5.7 pc in February

New Delhi, Apr 12 (UNI) India''s factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.7% year-on-year (YoY) in the month of February 2024, data from Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) showed on Friday.

#India's factory output rises 5.7 pc in February

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

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

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

Sensex crashes 793.25 pts
Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday dropped 793.25 pts to settle below 75K to 74244.90 on profit booking along with FPI sold off influenced by US inflation.
#Sensex crashes 793.25 pts

Wheat crop damaged in 5000 hectares of land in Una dist, farmers upset

Una(HP), Apr 12 (UNI) Farmers in Una district are upset about the damage to their Rabi crops, particularly wheat, which was sown over 35,000 hectares of land, according to Kulbhushan Dhiman, Deputy Director of the District Agriculture Department.

#Wheat crop damaged in 5000 hectares of land in Una dist # farmers upset

Woman killed, 5 injured as bus rams into stationary truck in UP''s Shahjahanpur
Shahjahanpur, April 12 (UNI) A woman was killed and five others were injured when a roadways bus rammed into a stationary truck in Tilhar area of Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, a police officer said here.
#Woman killed #5 injured as bus rams into stationary truck in UP''s Shahjahanpur

Hot, humid & discomfort weather likely to prevail in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met
Hyderabad, Apr 12 (UNI) Hot, humid and uncomfortable weather is likely to prevail at isolated places in Rayalaseema during the next five days, the Meteorological Centre said on Friday.
#Hot #humid & discomfort weather likely to prevail in Rayalaseema in next 5 days: Met

Death toll in Italy''s power plant explosion rises to 5
Rome, Apr 12 (UNI) Two more victims of the explosion at an Italian power station were discovered on Thursday, bringing the official death toll to five people, authorities said.
#Death toll in Italy''s power plant explosion rises to 5

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

2025 Asian Winter Games to highlight environmental protection, technology

Harbin, Apr 11 (UNI) With just over 300 days until the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games
in 2025, preparations in Harbin, northeast China''s Heilongjiang Province, are proceeding in an
orderly manner, with a focus on environmental protection and technology, according to the
Games'' organizing committee.

#2025 Asian Winter Games to highlight environmental protection # technology

Ukraine says energy facilities in 5 regions under Russian attack

Kiev, Apr 11 (UNI) Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on energy facilities in Ukraine''s five regions on Thursday morning, local authorities reported.

#Ukraine says energy facilities in 5 regions under Russian attack

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

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

TVS SCS achieves milestone of 500,000 two-wheeler CKD kits for its customer

Kolkata, Apr 11 (UNI) TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, a global supply chain solutions provider and one of the largest and fastest growing integrated supply chain solutions providers in India, on Thursday announced that they achieved a milestone of 500,000 CKD (Complete Knock-Down) kits for its customer, TVS Motor Company.

#TVS SCS achieves milestone of 500 #000 two-wheeler CKD kits for its customer

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

S. Korea's opposition party leads parliamentary elections with 62.5 pct votes counted

Seoul, April 10 (UNI) South Korea''s main liberal opposition Democratic Party led parliamentary elections, with 62.5 percent of votes counted.

#S. Korea's opposition party leads parliamentary elections with 62.5 pct votes counted

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

Russia cancels Angara-A5 space rocket launch for 2nd time

Moscow, April 10 (UNI) Russia cancelled the launch of the Angara-A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome for a second time, Russia''s state space corporation, Roscosmos, said Wednesday.

#Russia cancels Angara-A5 space rocket launch for 2nd time

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

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

SP vision document for LS polls promises caste-based census by 2025
Lucknow, April 10 (UNI) Promising social justice through caste-based census, the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday released its Vision Document for the Lok Sabha elections that also vowed minimum support price (MSP) to the farmers as legal guarantee and to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
#SP vision document for LS polls promises caste-based census by 2025

Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Health Day’ 2024 - Providing More Than 1740 Scholarships to Doctors from 52 Countries in Africa and Asia



Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 10 (UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied by Lightning and gusty winds speed ranging from 30 to 40 kmph is very likely to occur at isolated places in Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Nizamabad districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

#Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met



Minor among 5 killed in TN road accident

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), April 10 (UNI) Five persons including four members of a family were killed on the spot in a terrible road accident near Tirumangalam on the Virudhunagar-Madurai four lane highway here on Wednesday.

#Minor among 5 killed in TN road accident



Ex-Akali Min''s son among 5 arrested with drugs in Shimla

Chandigarh, April 10 (UNI) Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Shimla Police arrested five people, including a Punjab Police constable, a son of former Shiromani Akali Dal Punjab cabinet minister and a woman, with drugs from a hotel room in Shimla.

#Ex-Akali Min''s son among 5 arrested with drugs in Shimla



5 dead in Hong Kong gym fire

Hong Kong , April 10 (UNI) At least five people died in a fire on Wednesday morning at a residential building in Yau Ma Tei of China''s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

#5 dead in Hong Kong gym fire



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

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

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

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

Hepatitis viruses kill 3,500 people daily, mortality rising: WHO

Geneva, April 9 (UNI) Hepatitis B and C infections claim 3,500 lives a day globally, and the number is increasing, while 6,000 people are newly infected with the disease every day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a report on Tuesday.

#Hepatitis viruses kill 3 #500 people daily # mortality rising: WHO

Over 5,000 inmates in Uganda infected with conjunctivitis

Kampala, April 9 (UNI) The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) announced on Tuesday that more than 5,000 inmates in the country have been diagnosed with conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye disease.

#Over 5 #000 inmates in Uganda infected with conjunctivitis

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

Odisha police seizes 500 quntials of Ganja in first quarter of 2024

Bhubaneswar, Apr 9 (UNI) The Odisha Police has seized around 500 quintals of ganja during the first quarter of 2024 from January 1 to March 31.

#Odisha police seizes 500 quntials of Ganja in first quarter of 2024

Airtel celebrates 3.5M 5G customers in West Bengal

Kolkata, April 9 (UNI) Bharti Airtel (Airtel), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Tuesday announced that it has 3.5 million customers enjoying 5G service in the state of West Bengal.

#Airtel celebrates 3.5M 5G customers in West Bengal



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



Sensex falls 58.80 pts

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

#Sensex falls 58.80 pts

Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds with speed ranging from 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur at isolated places in 15 districts of Telangana during the next five days.

#Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days: Met

Schedule, venues confirmed for England WTC25 tour of New Zealand

Wellington, Apr 8 (UNI) New Zealand Cricket have announced dates and locations for the England Test series, beginning in late November.

#Schedule # venues confirmed for England WTC25 tour of New Zealand

25,000 houses damaged by disasters in Myanmar in FY 2023-24

Yangon, Apr 9 (UNI) Disasters that occurred in fiscal year 2023-24 through the end of March damaged 25,460 houses in Myanmar, affecting 76,601 households, a government official said Tuesday.

#25 #000 houses damaged by disasters in Myanmar in FY 2023-24



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



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



5 dead after store fire in south China

Nanning, Apr 9 (UNI) Five people were killed after a fire engulfed a grocery store in south China''s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

#5 dead after store fire in south China