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

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

An estimated 60 percent electorate exercised their franchise during the third phase of election in Bihar
Patna, May 7 (UNI) Despite all efforts of the Election Commission and other stalwarts to attract the voters to the booths to exercise their franchise, polling in the third phase of the elections in five seats namely Jhanjharpur, Supaul , Araria, Madhepura and Khagaria in Bihar had marginal increase of 1.42 percent compared to the second phase of the polling but was still 1.22 percent less than the last Lok Sabha elections held in 2019 in the same five constituencies.
#An estimated 60 percent electorate exercised their franchise during the third phase of election in Bihar

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

MP: 62 pc turnout in LS phase 3
Bhopal, May 7 (UNI) Over 62 percent of the voters exercised their democratic rights across nine parliamentary constituencies of Madhya Pradesh which went to the hustings on Tuesday.
#MP: 62 pc turnout in LS phase 3

Second phase Lok Sabha election in Karnataka registers 66.37 pc turnout till 7.30 pm
Bengaluru, May 7 (UNI) The heartbeat of democracy resonated strongly across Karnataka as the state witnessed a remarkable surge in voter participation during the second phase of Lok Sabha election.
#Second phase Lok Sabha election in Karnataka registers 66.37 pc turnout till 7.30 pm

Nearly 60 pc polling in third phase LS election in Bihar
Patna, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 60 per cent electorate exercised their franchise in the third phase Lok Sabha election to five seats in Bihar to decide the fate of 54 candidates on Tuesday.
#Nearly 60 pc polling in third phase LS election in Bihar

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

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

Around 46.69 pc polling till 3 PM in Bihar
Patna, May 7 (UNI) An estimated 46.69 per cent of total 98,60,397 electorate exercised their franchise till 3 PM during third phase of Lok Sabha election to five seats in Bihar.
#Around 46.69 pc polling till 3 PM in Bihar

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

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

Turkish police detain 363 drug suspects

Ankara, May 7 (UNI) Turkish police have launched a wide-scale operation against drug dealers across the country and detained 363 suspects, Türkiye''s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday.

#Turkish police detain 363 drug suspects

UP logs 26.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 11 am
Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Approximately 26.12 percent out of more than 1.89 crore votes were polled on the 10 seats in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh in the first two hours of polling till 11 am on Tuesday.
#UP logs 26.12 pc polling on 10 LS seats till 11 am

Notification issued for elections in 6 LS & 42 Assembly seats in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (UNI) Six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats will go to polls in Odisha on June 1, the notification of which was issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday.
#Notification issued for elections in 6 LS & 42 Assembly seats in Odisha

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

Maha logs 6.75 pc voting in 1st two hours across 11 LS seats
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) An average 7 percent voter turnout was registered in the first two hours of polling across 11 Lok Sabha constituencies of Western Maharashtra, Konkan and Marathwada region on Tuesday when 2.09 crore voters will choose from 258 candidates.
#Maha logs 6.75 pc voting in 1st two hours across 11 LS seats

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

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

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

ICG detains Iranian boat with 6 Indians off Kerala coast
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) detained an Iranian fishing vessel with six Indian crew onboard, west of Beypore off the coast of Kerala.
#ICG detains Iranian boat with 6 Indians off Kerala coast

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

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

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

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off eastern Indonesia
Jakarta, May 6 (UNI) A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia''s eastern Maluku province on Monday morning without triggering giant waves, the country''s meteorology and geophysics agency said.
#6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off eastern Indonesia

Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9
Dharamsala, May 5 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter at the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dharamsala on Sunday, Punjab Kings showcased a formidable bowling performance, led by Rahul Chahar''s spin mastery and Harshal Patel''s clever variations, to limit Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 167 for nine.
#Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9

Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9
Dharamsala, May 5 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter at the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dharamsala on Sunday, Punjab Kings showcased a formidable bowling performance, led by Rahul Chahar''s spin mastery and Harshal Patel''s clever variations, to limit Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 167 for nine.
#Punjab Kings'' spirited bowling restricts CSK to 167/9

Heatwave expected over South Peninsular India till May 6: IMD
New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) Heat wave conditions are likely to continue over south Peninsular India till tomorrow and abate thereafter, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.
#Heatwave expected over South Peninsular India till May 6: IMD

Cong releases names of 6 candidates for Odisha Assembly election
New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) The Indian National Congress (INC) on Sunday released a list of six candidates for the upcoming Odisha Legislative Assembly election.
#Cong releases names of 6 candidates for Odisha Assembly election

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

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

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

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

Over 600 rescued from flooded areas in US Texas
Houston, May 4 (UNI) More than 600 people have been rescued from flooded areas around Houston, the fourth largest U.S. city, as a flood watch continues through Sunday afternoon in eastern Texas.
#Over 600 rescued from flooded areas in US Texas

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

Three-day photo exhibition at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station from May 6

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 4 (UNI) Central Bureau of Communications in collaboration with the District Administration, District Information Office, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and South Central Railway organised a three-day photo exhibition from at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station under the Voting Awareness Campaign from May 6 onwards.

#Three-day photo exhibition at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station from May 6

Three children killed, 6 injured as tractor overturns in UP
Sitapur, May 4 (UNI) Three children were killed and six others injured when a tractor in which they were travelling overturned after it fell from a culvert in Sadarpur area of Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
#Three children killed #6 injured as tractor overturns in UP

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

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

J&K: Amid cloudy weather, light rains expected till May 6
Srinagar, May 4 (UNI) Kashmir would remain mostly cloudy on Saturday, with scattered to isolated rain predicted for the next two days.
#J&K: Amid cloudy weather #light rains expected till May 6

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

368 homes devastated by thunderstorm in Mizoram

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

#368 homes devastated by thunderstorm in Mizoram

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

M&M leads Indian auto-pack with record-breaking 674 patents in FY24

Kolkata, May 3 (UNI) Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the automotive and farm equipment flagship of the Mahindra Group, has received a record 674 patents in FY24, the most of any Indian 4-wheeler automobile/farm equipment manufacturer.

#M&M leads Indian auto-pack with record-breaking 674 patents in FY24

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

Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender; 97.76% returned till now: RBI
Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) The Government has received 97.76 percent of Rs 2000 currency notes as on April 30, 2024, the RBI said on Friday while adding that the banknotes continue to be legal tender.
#Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender; 97.76% returned till now: RBI

China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe successfully enters Earth-Moon transit orbit CNSA

Beijing, May 3 (UNI) China''s Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket has successfully launched the Chang''e-6 lunar probe into the Earth-Moon transit orbit, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Friday.

#China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe successfully enters Earth-Moon transit orbit CNSA

China to launch Chang''e-6 lunar probe on Friday afternoon
Wenchang, Hainan, May 3 (UNI) The Chang''e-6 lunar probe is scheduled to be launched between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Friday, with the preferred launch window targeted at 5:27 p.m., the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said.
#China to launch Chang''''e-6 lunar probe on Friday afternoon

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

CtrlS Noida Datacenter turns to solar for 60 pc of its power requirement

New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, Asia''s largest Rated-4 datacenter operator, has taken a significant stride towards sustainability by transitioning its Noida Datacenter – DC1 – to solar power.

#CtrlS Noida Datacenter turns to solar for 60 pc of its power requirement

Prez Murmu to attend Central Univ convocation on May 6
Dharamshala (HP), May 2 (UNI) Hectic preparations are underway at the Central University Himachal Pradesh here, ahead of President Droupadi Murmu''s visit. She is scheduled to attend its 7th convocation as chief guest on May 6.
#Prez Murmu to attend Central Univ convocation on May 6

Death toll rises to 36 after road collapse in south China''s Guangdong
Guanghou, May 2 (UNI) As of 5:30 on Thursday, the death toll has risen to 36 after part of an expressway collapsed in south China''s Guangdong Province on early Wednesday morning, causing 23 vehicles to plunge, local authorities said.
#Death toll rises to 36 after road collapse in south China''''s Guangdong

Entries invited for 16th IDSFFK

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

#Entries invited for 16th IDSFFK

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

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

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

Kenyan army kills 6 al-Shabab militants in coastal region

Lamu, Kenya, May 1 (UNI) Kenya''s military said on Wednesday that its forces killed six al-Shabab militants, including a foreign fighter, during an operation in the coastal county of Lamu.

#Kenyan army kills 6 al-Shabab militants in coastal region

Philloaur Police nab person with 968 gms gold

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

#Philloaur Police nab person with 968 gms gold

Hyundai register sales of 63,701 units in April

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

#Hyundai register sales of 63 #701 units in April

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

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

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

Georgian police detain 63 protesters during foreign agents bill rally

Tbilisi, May 1 (UNI) Georgian law enforcement forces have detained 63 people during the latest protest against a controversial bill on foreign agents in Tbilisi, Georgian Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandre Darakhvelidze said on Wednesday, adding that six police officers have been injured.

#Georgian police detain 63 protesters during foreign agents bill rally

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Granules receives US FDA approval for Colchicine Capsules, 0.6 mg

Hyderabad, April 30 (UNI) Granules India Limited announced on Tuesday that the US Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), filed by Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (GPI), a wholly owned foreign subsidiary of the Company, for Colchicine Capsules, 0.6 mg.

#Granules receives US FDA approval for Colchicine Capsules # 0.6 mg

6 killed in Mumbai-Agra highway accident
Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) Six persons died on the spot in Maharashtra while 18 others were seriously injured when a bus in which they were traveling collided with a truck near Chandwad village of Nashik district on the Mumbai-Agra highway on Tuesday.
#6 killed in Mumbai-Agra highway accident

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

6 killed in west Afghanistan mosque shooting

Kabul, April 30 (UNI) Six people were shot dead and another was injured following an attack at a mosque by gunmen in west Afghanistan''s Herat province on Monday evening, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani said on Tuesday.

#6 killed in west Afghanistan mosque shooting

6 killed, as truck overturns on car in Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur, April 30 (UNI) Six people died and three others were injured after a speeding truck rammed into a jeep in Bihar''s Bhagalpur district.
#6 killed #as truck overturns on car in Bhagalpur

69 pc female representation in MBA analytics underscores evolving landscape of education: Sandeep Singh

Kolkata, April 30 (UNI) IIM Kashipur is, lately, witnessing exponential growth in terms of female students across all programmes. In the 2019–21 batch, IIM Kashipur recorded 11 percent female students, while in the 2021–23 batch, it surged to 30 percent. A special interest from female students towards MBA Analytics is visible, as females in both batches since the introduction of the course have been significantly high, according to a media statement here on Monday.

#69 pc female representation in MBA analytics underscores evolving landscape of education: Sandeep Singh

J&K: 336 flood affected families shifted to safer places in Kupwara

Srinagar, April 29 (UNI) As many as 336 families from the flood-affected areas of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have been shifted to safer places on Monday.

#J&K: 336 flood affected families shifted to safer places in Kupwara

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

Fraudster held by Odisha EOW in Rs 9.6 crore cheque cloning case

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Crime Branch has arrested a fraudster from a Balghat village in Madhya Pradesh in a cheque cloning case involving Rs. 9.6 crore.

#Fraudster held by Odisha EOW in Rs 9.6 crore cheque cloning case

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

India Inc revenue growth likely moderated to 4-6 pc in Q4: CRISIL
New Delhi, April 29 (UNI) India Inc likely logged a 4-6% revenue growth in January-March quarter (Q4) of financial year 2023-24 marking the slowest quarterly growth since recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, research and rating firm CRISIL said in a report on Monday.
#India Inc revenue growth likely moderated to 4-6 pc in Q4: CRISIL

Odisha: Poll notification for 6 LS, 42 Assembly seats issued
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (UNI) The Election Commission of India issued a notification on Monday for elections in six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats in Odisha in the third phase in the state that will see a total polling in four phases.
#Odisha: Poll notification for 6 LS #42 Assembly seats issued

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

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

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

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

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

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

ICG seizes contraband worth Rs 600 cr from Pak boat off Gujarat Coast
New Delhi, April 28 (UNI) In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) along with the Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), seized 86 kg contraband worth Rs 600 crore from a Pakistani boat with 14 crew members onboard on Sunday.
#ICG seizes contraband worth Rs 600 cr from Pak boat off Gujarat Coast

UP: 6 killed, 20 injured as truck collides with bus
Unnao (UP), April 28 (UNI) Six passengers were killed and 20 others injured when a truck tore apart one side of a bus in Safipur area of Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh district on Sunday, police sources said here.
#UP: 6 killed #20 injured as truck collides with bus

2 killed, 6 injured as car rams into tree in UP
Hardoi (UP), April 28 (UNI) A father-son duo was killed and 6 others were injured when car collided with a tree in Sawaijpur area of Hardoi district here in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police sources said here.
#2 killed #6 injured as car rams into tree in UP

Flooding in Kenya claims lives of 76 people across country - Reports

Nairobi, April 28 (UNI) The death toll from floods in Kenya has reached 76 people over the past day, Kenyan media reported, citing government data.

#Flooding in Kenya claims lives of 76 people across country - Reports

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

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

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

INDIA alliance will win all 6 seats from erstwhile J&K state: Cong
Srinagar, April 27 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Vikar Rasool on Saturday claimed the INDIA alliance would win all the six seats from the erstwhile state.
#INDIA alliance will win all 6 seats from erstwhile J&K state: Cong

6.9-magnitude quake rocks Japan''s Bonin Islands
Tokyo, April 27 (UNI) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 on Saturday jolted off the west coast of Japan''s Bonin Islands, or Ogasawara Islands, the country''s weather agency said.
#6.9-magnitude quake rocks Japan''s Bonin Islands

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

Mumbai: After scrutiny of candidature applications, 369 applications valid out of 447

Mumbai, April 27 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer office of the state has informed that the applications of 369 out of 447 candidates for fourth phase election in the 11 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state have been validated.

#Mumbai: After scrutiny of candidature applications #369 applications valid out of 447

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

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

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

62 boxes of country liquor seized in Kangra, 1 arrested

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

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

Around 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

Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

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

#Around 64.07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

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

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

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

Nearly 61 pc voter turnout recorded in phase-II general election
New Delhi, April 26 (UNI) Over 60 percent of nearly 16 crore voters exercised their democratic rights across 88 parliamentary constituencies in the second of the seven-phase general election on Friday,
"Polling in the second phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced at 7 AM today simultaneously across 88 PCs recorded an approximate voter turnout of 60.96% as of 7 PM," apex poll body Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a media release.
#Nearly 61 pc voter turnout recorded in phase-II general election

Voting ends in Manipur with 76 percent turnout
Imphal, Apr 26 UNI (UNI) Voting for the Outer Manipur LS seat has come to an end with a 76 percent turnout on Friday.
#Voting ends in Manipur with 76 percent turnout

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

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

Social activist along with 60 children cast vote in 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls in Amravati

Amravati, Apr 26 (UNI) Senior social activist Shankarbaba Papalkar, engaged in rehabilitation of orphans and disabled children abandoned by their families, has set a record of sorts in history of late Ambadaspant Vaidya Divyang, Bevarasi Balgriha (orphanage), by casting vote along with his 60 children at Vajjar village in Achalpur taluka of the district in second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra on Friday.

#Social activist along with 60 children cast vote in 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls in Amravati

2026 FIBA Women's WC Pre-Qualifying Tournaments draw announced

Mies, Switzerland, April 26 (UNI) The draw of the 2026 Women''s World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournaments was held here on Thursday at the headquarters of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

#2026 FIBA Women's WC Pre-Qualifying Tournaments draw announced

Around 60.60 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 3 PM
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 60.60 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 3 PM on Friday.
#Around 60.60 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 3 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bihar: 6 of family charred to death in Darbhanga fire
Darbhanga (Bihar), Apr 26 (UNI) In a tragic incident, six members of a family were charred to death in an accidental fire at Antor village under Bahera police station area in Darbhanga, District Magistrate Rajeev Roshan said here on Friday.
#Bihar: 6 of family charred to death in Darbhanga fire

Maha: Father among 6 arrested for hiring contract killers to kill his own son in Pune

Pune, Apr 25 (UNI) The city police have arrested six people, including a father. for allegedly awarding ''supari'' (contract) worth Rs 75 lakh to assailants to kill his own 38-year-old son.

#Maha: Father among 6 arrested for hiring contract killers to kill his own son in Pune

Second phase election to be held on April 26 in Manipur

Imphal, Apr 25 (UNI) The second phase of General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha will be held on Friday in Manipur. Polling will start at 7 AM and will continue till 4 PM.

#Second phase election to be held on April 26 in Manipur

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

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

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

Maha: Marathi movie 'Juna Furniture' based on life of elderly to be released on April 26

Pune, Apr 25 (UNI) Marathi movie, ''Juna Furniture'', which is based on senior citizens, will be released across cinema halls in Maharashtra on April 26.

#Maha: Marathi movie 'Juna Furniture' based on life of elderly to be released on April 26

Nearly 600 houses damaged by hailstorm in Mizoram

Aizawl, April 25 Almost 600 buildings and structures in human habitations have been damaged or destroyed in massive hailstorms and thunderstorms accompanied by cloudbursts or strong winds in the northern parts of Mizoram since Saturday, state Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department officials said on Thursday.

#Nearly 600 houses damaged by hailstorm in Mizoram

Nearly 600 houses damaged by hailstorm in Mizoram

Aizawl, April 25 (UNI) Almost 600 buildings and structures in human habitations have been damaged or destroyed in massive hailstorms and thunderstorms accompanied by cloudbursts or strong winds in the northern parts of Mizoram since Saturday, state Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department officials said on Thursday.

#Nearly 600 houses damaged by hailstorm in Mizoram

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

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

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

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

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

Rupee falls 6 paise against USD
Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday declined 6 paise at 83.38 against USD in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee falls 6 paise against USD

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

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

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

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

LS polls: Cong releases list of 6 candidates from Andhra & Telangana

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) The Indian National Congress (INC) on Wednesday released a list of six candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

#LS polls: Cong releases list of 6 candidates from Andhra & Telangana

Maha: Congress suspends rebel candidate Bajirao Khade from party for 6 years

Kolhapur, Apr 24 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday suspended rebel Bajirao Khade, who filed his nomination paper as independent candidate from the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency against party nominee Shrimant Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj who is contesting on behalf of Maha Vikas Aghadi, from the party for six years.

#Maha: Congress suspends rebel candidate Bajirao Khade from party for 6 years

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

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

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

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

Campaign ends for Apr 26 second phase election to three key North Bengal LS seats
Kolkata, Apr 24 (UNI) Curtain was rung on Wednesday on the high-pitch electioneering for the second phase Lok Sabha election to three key seats of Darjeeling, Raiganj and Balurghat
in West Bengal''s northern districts on April 26 with the political parties sparing no pains to woo the electorate.
#Campaign ends for Apr 26 second phase election to three key North Bengal LS seats

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

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

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

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

Philippines: Death toll rises to 6 due to heatwave

Manila, April 24 (UNI) The Philippines'' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year.

#Philippines: Death toll rises to 6 due to heatwave

Rupee up 6 paise against USD
Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) The rupee remained strong on Wednesday, advancing 6 paise to 83.28 against the opening session on selling of US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee up 6 paise against USD

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

Construction cost in India likely to rise by 6 pc in 2024: JLL

Hyderabad, April 23 (UNI) The overall construction cost in the country is expected to increase by an average 6 per cent across various sectors in the Financial Year (FY) 2024, according to a latest construction cost guidebook release recently by JLL, a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company.

#Construction cost in India likely to rise by 6 pc in 2024: JLL

Altogether 266 candidates in fray for LS polls in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, April 22 (UNI) A total of 62 candidates withdrew their nominations on Monday, the last day of withdrawal of nominations for the Lok Sabha elections to be held simultaneously on May 7 in all the 26 seats in Gujarat.

#Altogether 266 candidates in fray for LS polls in Gujarat

Meghalaya: HQ 101 Area celebrates 61st Raising Day

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

#Meghalaya: HQ 101 Area celebrates 61st Raising Day

SAD announces 2nd list of 6 LS candidates for Punjab
Chandigarh, April 22 (UNI) Harsimrat Kaur Badal was on Monday named as the candidate from Bathinda by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which declared its second list of nominees for six Punjab Lok Sabha seats.
#SAD announces 2nd list of 6 LS candidates for Punjab

AP: Main accused in Rs 66L robbery case ends life

Ongole, April 22 (UNI) The main accused in the sensational Rs 66 lakh robbery case committed suicide by hanging himself in his house at Kamepallivaripalem village in Santanutalapadu mandal in AP on Monday.

#AP: Main accused in Rs 66L robbery case ends life

Plain gold jewellery exports jump 62 pc to $6.79 billion in FY24

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) Plain gold jewellery exports surged 62% to US$6.79 billion in financial year 2023-24 as compared to US$ 4.19 billion in financial year 2022-23.

#Plain gold jewellery exports jump 62 pc to $6.79 billion in FY24

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

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

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

Turkish police detain 36 IS suspects

Ankara, Apr 21 (UNI) Turkish police detained 36 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group, the country''s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Sunday.

#Turkish police detain 36 IS suspects

TN records 69.72 pc overall poll percentage in LS polls : ECI
Chennai, Apr 21 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on
Sunday officially announced that the voter turn out in the April 19
single phase polling to 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu was
69.72 per cent.
#TN records 69.72 pc overall poll percentage in LS polls : ECI


ECI pegs overall voting percentage in TN LS polls to 69.46 %

Chennai, Apr 21 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo has pegged the
overall voting percentage in April 19 Lok Sabha polls to 39 seats in the State to 69.46 per cent.


Shreyas Iyer leads KKR to 222/6 with captain''s knock
Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role in guiding Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a formidable total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Eden Gardens here on Sunday.
#Shreyas Iyer leads KKR to 222/6 with captain''s knock

Shreyas Iyer leads KKR to 222/6 with captain''s knock
Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role in guiding Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a formidable total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Eden Gardens here on Sunday.
#Shreyas Iyer leads KKR to 222/6 with captain''s knock

UP :Two killed, 6 injured as wall collapses in Pilibhit

Pilibhit, Apr 21 (UNI) Two persons were killed and six others injured when the wall of a kutcha house collapsed during a marriage function in Bisalpur area of Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh, Police sources said here on Sunday.

#UP :Two killed # 6 injured as wall collapses in Pilibhit

US: Two killed, 6 injured in shooting in Memphis

Memphis, April 21 (UNI) At least two people have been killed and 6 others injured in a shooting at a party in the city of Memphis in the US state of Tennessee, Memphis Police Dept said on Sunday.

#US: Two killed # 6 injured in shooting in Memphis

Brazil reports over 1,600 deaths from dengue in 2024
Sao Paulo, April 21 (UNI) Brazil has registered 1,601 confirmed deaths from dengue so far this year, with another 2,061 deaths under investigation, the Health Ministry said Saturday.
#Brazil reports over 1 #600 deaths from dengue in 2024

Head-Abhishek century stand powers SRH to 266/7
New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on a sensational century partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to post a commanding total of 266 runs for the loss of seven wickets against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.
#Head-Abhishek century stand powers SRH to 266/7

Head-Abhishek century stand powers SRH to 266/7
New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on a sensational century partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to post a commanding total of 266 runs for the loss of seven wickets against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.
#Head-Abhishek century stand powers SRH to 266/7

Death toll from Tanzania's flash floods rises to 66: police

Dar Es Salaam, Apr 20 (UNI) The death toll from flash floods in Tanzania, caused by heavy rains, has risen from 58 to 66 in the past week, police officials said on Saturday.

#Death toll from Tanzania's flash floods rises to 66: police

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

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

Arunachal polls: Over 66 Percent voter turnout recorded

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 66 percent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm on Friday in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.

#Arunachal polls: Over 66 Percent voter turnout recorded

Chhattisgarh: At least 6 missing as boat capsizes in Mahanadi
Raipur, April 19 (UNI) A boat ferrying more than seventy people returning after visiting Banjhi Pali temple on Friday afternoon, overturned in the Mahanadi river near Saradha Ghat of Chhattisgarh''s Jharsuguda district, police said here.
#Chhattisgarh: At least 6 missing as boat capsizes in Mahanadi

AP :Police crack heist of Rs 66 lakh

Ongole, AP, Apr 19 (UNI) The police unraveled a major heist within hours by arresting three persons and recovered Rs 66 lakh booty.

#AP :Police crack heist of Rs 66 lakh

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

All India voter turnout crosses 60 pc in phase-I Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi, April 19 (UNI) The first of the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls on Friday remained largely peaceful with voter turnout exceeding 60% at 7 in the evening.
#All India voter turnout crosses 60 pc in phase-I Lok Sabha polls

Almost 60 percent votes polled in Mizoram
Aizawl, Apr 19(UNI) Almost 60 percent of a total of 8,56,364 voters exercised their franchise for the election to the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat on Friday.
#Almost 60 percent votes polled in Mizoram

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sensex recovers 600 points on heavy buying on last day of week
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of last four sessions, the BSE Sensex on Friday bounced back 599.34 points to close at 73088.33 on expectation of minimal escalation of tension between Israel and Iran.
#Sensex recovers 600 points on heavy buying on last day of week

Bengal records 66.34 pc votes till 3 PM
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 66.34 percent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise till 3 PM in the first phase election to three Lok Sabha seats in North Bengal with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri recording 65.54 per cent, 66.23 per cent and 67.28 per cent polling respectively.
#Bengal records 66.34 pc votes till 3 PM

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

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

30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram
Aizawl, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 30.63 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate exercised their rights over the first four hours for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram as voting proceeded peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state on Friday, officials said.
#30.63 pc votes polled till 11 am in Mizoram

Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur
Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of the poll in Manipur witnessed a good turnout, reports of firing and destroying EVMs, and reports of threats by armed persons to vote for a particular candidate.
#Around 46.92 pc voting till 1300 hrs in Manipur

SCR sets record with 649 Km track renewal in FY 2023-24

Hyderabad, Apr 19 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) has achieved a monumental milestone in its history by completing the renewal of 649 kilometers of track across its network during the fiscal year 2023–24, marking its highest-ever performance in this regard.

#SCR sets record with 649 Km track renewal in FY 2023-24

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

22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs
Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 22.60 percent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial four hours of polling till 11 am in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.
#22.60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs

West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am
Agartala, April 19 (UNI) The percentage of voting in the first four hours in the West Tripura parliamentary constituency was recorded at 34.6 percent, while in the Ramnagar by-poll, it was 27.62 percent, the ECI bulletin said.
#West Tripura PC records 34.6 pc voting till 11 am

Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am
Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 16.63 per cent of 76 lakh electorate exercised their votes in the first four hours of polling for first phase of Lok Sabha elections on four seats in Bihar.
#Bihar: Around 16.63 pc votes polled on 4 seats till 11 am

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

VBA announces 6th list of 2 candidates for LS election in Maha

Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on Thursday announced the sixth list of two candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.

#VBA announces 6th list of 2 candidates for LS election in Maha

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

Stellar lineup for 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises exciting race day
Bengaluru, April 18 (UNI) The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru scheduled for April 28, is set to be a highlight on the city''s sporting calendar, with a stellar lineup of Indian and International athletes confirmed for the event.
#Stellar lineup for 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises exciting race day

Lok Sabha polls: 16.23 lakh voters eligible to vote in Udhampur Constituency tomorrow
Jammu, Apr 18 (UNI) The Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency is all set to go to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha election on Friday, with a total of 16.23 lakh voters, including 8.45 lakh male and 7.77 lakh female, were eligible to exercise their franchise.
#Lok Sabha polls: 16.23 lakh voters eligible to vote in Udhampur Constituency tomorrow

Bajaj Auto net profit at Rs 1936 cr in Q4; clocks all-time high revenue in FY24

New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Two wheeler auto major Bajaj Auto on Thursday announced 29 percent jump in its revenue in Q4 (January-March) at 11,485 crore, led by the broad based buoyancy that was sustained on the domestic business and aided by steady exports.

#Bajaj Auto net profit at Rs 1936 cr in Q4; clocks all-time high revenue in FY24

Dr Sanjay Upadhyay elected as president of 36th Marathi Literary conference in Toronto, Canada

Pune, Apr 18 (UNI) Educationalist Dr Sanjay Upadhyay has been elected unopposed as president of the 36th Marathi Literary conference in Toronto, Canada by the Marathi Language Board.

#Dr Sanjay Upadhyay elected as president of 36th Marathi Literary conference in Toronto # Canada

IT major Infosys net profit jumps to Rs 7969 crore in Q4.

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#IT major Infosys net profit jumps to Rs 7969 crore in Q4.

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

Delhi court extends judicial custody of AAP leader Manish Sisodia till April 26
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) A Delhi court today extended the Judicial Custody of Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia till April 26 in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
#Delhi court extends judicial custody of AAP leader Manish Sisodia till April 26

At least 9 injured after 6.6-magnitude quake hits west Japan
Tokyo, April 18 (UNI) At least nine people were injured after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck a wide area of western Japan on Wednesday night, local authorities said Thursday.
#At least 9 injured after 6.6-magnitude quake hits west Japan

No major casualties reported after 6.6-magnitude quake hits west Japan

Tokyo, Apr 18 (UNI) No major damages or fatal casualties had been reported after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit western Japan on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters early Thursday.

#No major casualties reported after 6.6-magnitude quake hits west Japan

Over 116,000 people evacuated in Kazakhstan since March due to floods

Astana, Apr 17 (UNI) Over 116,000 people, including 40,000 children, have been evacuated from dangerous flood zones in Kazakhstan since the beginning of March, the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Wednesday.

#Over 116 #000 people evacuated in Kazakhstan since March due to floods

71 die, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pak
Islamabad, Apr 17 (UNI) Heavy rains and lightning caused havoc in different areas of Pakistan causing 71 deaths and injuries to 67 others since Saturday, an official told Xinhua Wednesday.
#71 die #67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pak

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

Srinagar: 6 dead as boat capsizes in Jhelum
Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) A boat carrying nearly two dozen people, including school children from Gandbal to Batwara, capsized on Tuesday morning, in the Jhelum river in Srinagar, killing at least six people and leaving several others missing.
#Srinagar: 6 dead as boat capsizes in Jhelum

LS Polls: 116 votes casted through ECI’s unique home voting facility in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu, April 15 (UNI) Home voting through postal ballot was successfully conducted under the guidance of District Election Officer, Saloni Rai in district Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir.

#LS Polls: 116 votes casted through ECI’s unique home voting facility in J&K's Udhampur

At least 6 killed in clashes between Sudanese army, paramilitary forces in N Darfur

Khartoum, April 15 (UNI) At least six civilians were killed and 61 others injured in clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur State, the Sudanese Doctors'' Union said.
The injured were still arriving at the hospital despite a shortage of equipment and blood donors, the non-governmental union said in a statement.

#At least 6 killed in clashes between Sudanese army # paramilitary forces in N Darfur

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%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iraqi court sentences 6 drug dealers to death

Tehran, April 14 (UNI) An Iraqi court on Sunday issued death sentences to six drug dealers, including three foreigners.

#Iraqi court sentences 6 drug dealers to death

61-day annual fishing ban to commence from midnight, fish prices to go up

Chennai, Apr 14 (UNI) Already on the higher side due to poor catches,
prices of fish and other sea foods are expected to further go up as the
61-day annual ban on deep sea fishing by mechanised trawlers along
the East Coast of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, would commence from
midnight tonight.

#61-day annual fishing ban to commence from midnight # fish prices to go up

Bengal : PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally at Balurghat on April 16
Kolkata, Apr 14 (UNI) BJP''s West Bengal unit President Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Balurghat in West Bengal''s northern district of South Dinajpur on April 16 to campaign for BJP candidates for April 19 poll, the fist of the seven-phase polling in the state.
#Bengal : PM Narendra Modi to address BJP rally at Balurghat on April 16

Authorities announce setting up of 1276 polling stations for Mizoram LS elections

Aizawl, Apr 14 (UNI) Election officials in Mizoram have announced the establishment of 1276 polling stations across the state for the forthcoming General Election to the Lok Sabha in 2024.

#Authorities announce setting up of 1276 polling stations for Mizoram LS elections

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

12 killed, 6 missing in boat capsize in north China

Beijing, April 13 (UNI) Twelve people died and six were reported missing after a boat capsized in Qinhuangdao City, north China''s Hebei Province, on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities.

#12 killed # 6 missing in boat capsize in north China

LS polls: Cong names 16 more candidates; Vikramaditya Singh to contest from Mandi

New Delhi, AprIL 13 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Saturday released a list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with prominent names being Vikramaditya Singh from Mandi Constituency of Himachal Pradesh and Manish Tewari from Chandigarh.

#LS polls: Cong names 16 more candidates; Vikramaditya Singh to contest from Mandi

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,686

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

#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #686

INDIA alliance will win all 6 seats in J&K and Ladakh : Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, April 13 (UNI) National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that the INDIA alliance would win all six seats in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
#INDIA alliance will win all 6 seats in J&K and Ladakh : Farooq Abdullah

Number of people killed in stabbing in Sydney's shopping centre reaches 6

Sydney, April 13 (UNI) The number of people killed as a result of stabbings in Sydney''s Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre has reached six, Australia''s New South Wales police said on Saturday.

#Number of people killed in stabbing in Sydney's shopping centre reaches 6

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,634: ministry
Gaza, Apr 13 (UNI) The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said Friday that the Palestinian death toll has risen to 33,634 as a result of the ongoing Israeli attacks on the enclave.
#Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33 #634: ministry

Over 61 thousand arms deposited in Himachal

Shimla, April 12 (UNI) To ensure peaceful, inducement free and fair elections in the State, as many as 61472 licensed weapons have been deposited till Friday evening. This was revealed by the spokesperson of the State election department here.

#Over 61 thousand arms deposited in Himachal

Badoni does rescue act, boosts LSG's total to 167/7

Lucknow, April 12 (UNI) Crucial knocks by Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan rescued Lucknow Super Giants and helped to boost their score to 167/7 against Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of IPL 2024 here on Friday.

#Badoni does rescue act # boosts LSG's total to 167/7

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

ED attaches property worth Rs 230.6 Cr in teachers'' recruitment scam in Bengal
Kolkata, Apr 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has attached immovable property valued at Rs 230.6 crore, held in the name of Prasanna Kumar Roy and Santi Prasad Sinha, the accused in the alleged teachers'' recruitment scam in the West Bengal Government-sponsored schools across the state.
#ED attaches property worth Rs 230.6 Cr in teachers'''' recruitment scam in Bengal

Tripura: Priyanka to hold roadshow in Agartala on April 16
Agartala, Apr 12 (UNI) All India Congress Committee General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to arrive at Agartala on April 16 to campaign for the West Tripura INDIA block candidate Asish Kumar Saha, the election for which is scheduled on April 19.
#Tripura: Priyanka to hold roadshow in Agartala on April 16

AP: Petregaz India inaugurates Rs 600 cr refrigerated LPG Terminal at Krishnapatnam

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 12 (UNI) Petregaz India, a subsidiary of Petredec Group, on Friday announced the inauguration of its new LPG Import and Storage Terminal at Krishnapatnam, about 25 kms from here.

#AP: Petregaz India inaugurates Rs 600 cr refrigerated LPG Terminal at Krishnapatnam

Rs 100 Cr worth cash, liquor seized since Mar 16 in AP: CEO

Ongole, Apr 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena has said that Rs 100 crore worth cash, liquor and other valuables have been seized across the state since March 16 when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force.

#Rs 100 Cr worth cash # liquor seized since Mar 16 in AP: CEO

6 children dead, 20 injured as school bus rams into tree
Mahendergarh, Apr 11 (UNI) Six children died and 20 others injured when a school bus in which they were travelling rammed into a tree in Kanina area of Mahendragarh in Haryana on Thursday.
#6 children dead #20 injured as school bus rams into tree

Five of family among 6 killed, 4 injured in road accident in TN

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 10 (UNI) In a gruesome tragedy, six people, including five members of a family, were killed on the spot, after a rashly driven sports utility vehicle (SUV) hit a two-wheeler and crashed into the median, then flipped in air before crashing on opposite side service road at Sivarakottai near Tirumangalam on the Virudhunagar-Madurai four-lane here on Wednesday.

#Five of family among 6 killed # 4 injured in road accident in TN

Parag, Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT
Jaipur, April 10 (UNI) Riding on a commanding batting performance, propelled by the dynamic duo of Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals set up a challenging target for the Gujarat Titans in an IPL match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Wednesday.
#Parag #Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

Parag, Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT
Jaipur, April 10 (UNI) Riding on a commanding batting performance, propelled by the dynamic duo of Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals set up a challenging target for the Gujarat Titans in an IPL match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Wednesday.
#Parag #Samson propel RR to 196/3 against GT

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

Children to get admission after attaining 6-yrs of age in UP

Lucknow, April 10 (UNI) The Basic Education Department has issued guidelines regarding the enrolment of male and female students for the academic session 2024-25.

#Children to get admission after attaining 6-yrs of age in UP

Russia court approves 4.6bln rubles fine for Google for extremist content

Moscow, April 10 (UNI) The Moscow city court on Wednesday approved a third turnover fine for Google in the amount of 4.6 billion rubles ($49 million) for its refusal to delete YouTube videos spreading false information about Russia''s special military operation in Ukraine, extremist and LGBT content, the court’s spokeswoman told Sputnik.

#Russia court approves 4.6bln rubles fine for Google for extremist content

IIHL to partner with Invesco and acquire 60 pc stake in IAMI

Kolkata, Apr 10 (UNI) IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL), a Mauritius-based Investment Holding Company with several investments in banking and financial assets, and Invesco Ltd have announced that they have entered into a definitive
agreement to form a joint venture (JV).

#IIHL to partner with Invesco and acquire 60 pc stake in IAMI

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

Chennaiyin FC notches crucial win in quest of 6th spot in ISL
Chennai, Apr 10 (UNI) Chennaiyin FC sent NorthEast United FC crashing out of the playoffs race with a 2-1 victory against the Highlanders at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Tuesday night.
#Chennaiyin FC notches crucial win in quest of 6th spot in ISL

Bihar: 6 people charred alive in Sasaram, CM expresses grief
Sasaram, April 9 (UNI) At least six people, including three women and an equal number of children, were charred alive when fire suddenly broke out from an electric transformer in Ibrahimpur of Kachhua outpost Sasaram in Rohtas district on Tuesday.
#Bihar: 6 people charred alive in Sasaram #CM expresses grief

6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia -- USGS

Hong Kong, Apr 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 0948 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo # Indonesia -- USGS

6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts off eastern Indonesia
Jakarta, Apr 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 hit Indonesia''s eastern province of West Papua on Tuesday, but did not trigger a tsunami warning, the country''s meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.
#6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts off eastern Indonesia

Naidu promises Rs 6,000 monthly pension for physically challenged

Vijayawada, April 8 (UNI) The TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu here on Monday promised a Rs 6,000 monthly pension for the physically challenged if the TDP, Jana Sena, and the BJP alliance voted to power.

#Naidu promises Rs 6 #000 monthly pension for physically challenged

16 KG gold, Rs 15 lakh cash seized

Eluru, AP, Apr 8 (UNI) The election flying squad seized 16 kg of gold, 31 kg of silver, and Rs 16 lakh in cash while being transported in a van at Kalaparru toll gate on Monday.

#16 KG gold # Rs 15 lakh cash seized

Social security pensions being provided to over 66 lakh beneficiaries: AP CM

Ongole, Apr 8 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has said the YSRCP government has been providing social security pensions to more than 66 lakh beneficiaries by spending over Rs 2000 crore a month without corruption or discrimination based on caste, religion, and political affiliation.

#Social security pensions being provided to over 66 lakh beneficiaries: AP CM

2 killed, 26 injured in bus crash in Russia

Moscow, Apr 8 (UNI) Two people were killed and another 26 injured in a bus crash in southwestern Russia''s Samara region, RIA Novosti news agency reported Monday, citing the regional health ministry.

#2 killed # 26 injured in bus crash in Russia