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8:20 PM

Two women caught entering Indian border illegally with Bangladeshi currency

BSF nabbed two Indian women with Bangladeshi currency valued at 90,000 Taka on the International border while entering Indian territory illegally. Accused handed over to PS –Danger, East Khasi Hills for further Investigation: BSF Shillong

 

8:11 PM

Sachin Tendulkar turns 50; fan make 50-feet long portrait

7:18 PM

Previous govts did scams in every sector, says PM

"Previous govts did scams in every sector whereas BJP Govt is creating new opportunities for the youth in every sector. BJP Govt ran Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan & gave new opportunities to the youth. With the mantra of 'vocal for local', BJP Govt promoted local products. BJP Govt opened space sector, defence sector & created new opportunities for the youth. Through PLI scheme, BJP Govt increased manufacturing in the country. Through its policies, BJP Govt increased exports...," says PM Modi at Yuvam Conclave in Kochi, Kerala

 

5:59 PM

Uddhav Thackeray faction demands culpable homicide case over Kharghar deaths

A delegation from the Uddhav Thackeray faction met Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais at the Raj Bhavan today. The delegation demanded filing of a case of culpable homicide against those responsible for the Kharghar incident wherein 14 people died due to heatstroke.

 

5:59 PM

The 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 30th April

Data collection was done in multiple languages - Hindi as well as other regional languages. Nearly 96% of people are aware of Mann Ki Baat. We have included respondents who are about 15 years of age...96% of people are aware of Mann Ki Baat. At least 100 crore people have listened to it at least once. 23 crore people listen/view the programme regularly: Dheeraj Sharma, Director, IIM Rohtak.

 

5:58 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate fully digitalized medical college in Silvassa, Kerala

Earlier the students were struggling to get admission to medical colleges here. But now a medical will be inaugurated here. A nursing college will be also constructed soon. The medical college which will be inaugurated by PM has been constructed at an expense of Rs 250 cr. The college will be fully digitalized: Charmie Parekh, Deputy Collector & SDM-Silvassa ahead of PM Modi's visit

 

3:32 PM

Circus pioneer Gemini Sankaran dies at 99

Gemini Sankaran, the founder of Gemini Circus and a pioneer of Indian circus, has died, family sources said on Monday. He was 99. Sankaran was admitted to a private hospital near here for the past few days due to age-related ailments and died on Sunday night. Condoling the demise, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed Sankaran for playing a major role in popularising Indian circus worldwide. "He played a major role in modernising the Indian circus and included foreign performers and their tricks," Vijayan said.

3:30 PM

competition regulator to decide on complaint against Google's user choice billing system by April 26

India court asks competition regulator to decide on complaint against Google's user choice billing system on or before April 26.

 

2:19 PM

School jobs scam: Judge has no business to give interview about pending cases, says SC

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandachud and Justice P S Narasimha took strong note of the purported interview given by Justice Gangopadhyay to a news channel allegedly about the case, and said A judge has no business to give an interview about pending cases, the PTI reported. 

2:17 PM

MPs, MLAs with more than 2 children should be ineligible to contest polls: Ajit Pawar

Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has said that people who go on to have more than two children should not be given any concessions, and even legislators in such cases should be made ineligible to contest elections. India has surpassed China in terms of population growth, Pawar said while speaking at an event in Baramati on Sunday, the PTI reported. 

2:12 PM

Rajasthan CM launches ‘Mehangai Rahat' camp to provide relief from inflation, unemployment

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot launches ‘Mehangai Rahat' camp to provide relief to people from inflation and unemployment. 

 

 

1:33 PM

Vinesh Phogat, 7 other wrestlers move SC seeking FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

Vinesh Phogat and seven other wrestlers move Supreme Court seeking registration of FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Singh.

1:14 PM

SC says day-to-day trial may not be possible in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

The Supreme Court on Monday said it may not be possible to direct the trial court to conduct day-to-day hearing in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish facing prosecution, as it may affect other cases pending there.

 

12:26 PM

SC grants bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui, transfers all FIRs against him to Indore

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in a case registered against him by the Madhya Pradesh Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. 

12:22 PM

40 detained for questioning in operation to track down terrorists involved in Poonch attack

More than 40 persons have been detained for questioning as part of a massive operation currently underway to track down the terrorists involved in the Poonch terror attack, officials said on Monday