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3:31 PM

21-year-old medical student from Andhra dies after getting trapped in frozen Kyrgyzstan waterfall

An MBBS student from Andhra Pradesh was killed after getting trapped under a frozen waterfall in Kyrgyzstan on Monday, NDTV reported today. Dasari Chandu, from Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalle, was a second year MBBS student in Kyrgyzstan. He visited the waterfall on Sunday with four other students, who were also from Andhra Pradesh. 

3:14 PM

At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

Hours after the UK approved the migrant deportation bill, at least 5 people were while crossing the English Channel, according to French media. The Voix du Nord newspaper said the bodies were discovered at the Wimereaux beach in northern France on Tuesday. This came only hours after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest effort to send some migrants on a one-way ticket to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament. Human rights groups have described the legislation as inhumane and cruel.

 

2:47 PM

Madras HC declines to suspend prison sentence of former TN special DGP in sexual harassment case:

The Madras High Court today refused to suspend a three-year prison term imposed on former Tamil Nadu special DGP Rajesh Das in a sexual harassment case. Dismissing the criminal miscellaneous petitions, Justice M Dhandapani also refused to exempt Das from surrendering before the trial court.

 

2:31 PM

ASI seeks 8 more weeks to complete scientific survey of disputed monument Bhojshala in Madhya Pradesh

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sought eight more weeks to complete a scientific survey at the medieval-era Bhojshala complex in Dhar district. The ASI told Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday that it needed some more time to understand the nature of exposed portions of the structures in the disputed premises.

2:28 PM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah stages dharna over delay in release of drought relief funds by central government

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today staged a dharna protesting against the delay in release of drought relief funds by the central government and took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue. Siddaramaiah said the protest was aimed at drawing public attention towards the "injustice" done to Karnataka and its people by the BJP-led government at the Centre.

2:16 PM

News update: Delhi CM Kejriwal's custody extended by 14 days in excise policy case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and BRS MLC K Kavitha - both arrested last month in the alleged liquor policy scam case - have been sent to extended judicial custody till May 7.

2:14 PM

Diamonds worth crores found in noodles at Mumbai airport, passenger taken in custody

The customs department has caught diamonds concealed in packets of noodles and gold hidden in the body parts of passengers and baggage, collectively valued at Rs 6.46 crore, at the Mumbai airport, an official said. An Indian national travelling from Mumbai to Bangkok was found smuggling the diamonds concealed in packets of noodles inside his trolley bag. Four passengers were taken into custody after the seizure of more than 6.8 kg of gold valued at Rs 4.44 crore and diamonds of Rs 2.02 crore over the weekend, the customs official said.

2:06 PM

News update: Enforcement Directorate seeks Delhi CM Kejriwal's custody extension

2:04 PM

Iranian Prez Raisi, Pak Army chief discuss border security issues after conducting tit-for-tat air strikes

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir held talks on regional stability and border security, months after the two neighbours carried out tit-for-tat air strikes against alleged terrorist hideouts on rival lands. General Munir called on Raisi, the first head of state of any country to visit Pakistan after the February 8 general elections, and emphasised the need for “improved coordination” against the terrorists.

2:01 PM

Australia PM Albanese calls Musk ‘arrogant billionaire’ after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday slammed Musk, calling him an “arrogant billionaire” for pushing back against the Australian government’s calls to take down the content. Australia’s federal court late on Monday gave the country’s cyber regulator a two-day injunction requiring X to hide some posts on a knife attack last week against an Assyrian church bishop, Mar Mari Emmanuel, during a service at his church. 

1:53 PM

NSE set to launch derivative contracts on Nifty Next 50

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is scheduled to introduce derivative contracts on the Nifty Next 50 index from tomorrow. This came following a nod from markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).The Nifty Next 50 index represents 50 companies from Nifty 100 after excluding the Nifty 50 companies.

1:50 PM

Public sector banks don't have power to issue Look Out Circulars against defaulters, says Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court today ruled that public sector banks do not have the power in law to issue Look Out Circulars (LOCs) against default borrowers.The Bombay HC's verdict would render all LOCs issued by such banks against defaulters as quashed. The bench held as unconstitutional the clause of an office memorandum issued by the central government empowering the chairpersons of public sector banks to issue LOCs against default borrowers.

1:16 PM

Fire breaks out at Bandhwari landfill site in Gurugram

The fire department is present on the spot and  no casualties have been reported, according to news agency ANI.

1:12 PM

After regulators’ warnings, Everest says its spices are safe for consumption

Spice manufacturer Everest Food Products stated today its spices were safe for consumption after Singapore authorities asked an importer to recall a product for inspection, following a sales ban in Hong Kong, which warned of a cancer risk. The Food Safety and Standards of Authority India (FSSAI) ordered quality checks on Monday following regulatory action in Hong Kong and Singapore.

12:59 PM

Salman Khan firing incident: Mumbai police recovers second gun used in the crime from Tapi River

The Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered the second gun used in the crime, from Tapi River in Surat. Three magazines were also recovered along with the gun, police said. The first gun was recovered yesterday.