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From Uddhav Thackrey's jibe at PM Modi to the evolving Israel-Iran conflict in West Asia, we bring to you the latest news from around the world. Stay tuned.

2:33 PM

Lok Sabha elections: BJP, AIMIM working hand in glove, alleges Digvijaya

The Congress veteran Digvijay Singh was addressing a gathering on Friday night at Susner under Agar Malwa district, falling under Rajgarh Lok Sabha seat. Singh is a Congress nominee from this seat.

 

2:29 PM

Militants kill 11 in Pak's Balochistan province in latest terror attacks

At least 11 people, nine of them from Punjab province, were gunned down by militants in Pakistan's troubled Balochistan in two separate incidents, authorities said on Saturday, as the region witnessed a surge in terror attacks in recent days.

 

2:21 PM

Major fire breaks out in Kolkata, several shanties gutted

A major fire broke out in Dum Dum area of Kolkata on Saturday morning, gutting several shanties in a slum, officials said. However, no casualties have been reported.

 

2:06 PM

AI in modern processes raises complex ethical, legal considerations: CJI

The CJI was speaking at a two-day conference on technology and dialogue between the Supreme Courts of India and Singapore.

1:53 PM

Kerala CM attacking Rahul Gandhi to hide govt failures, help BJP in LS polls, claims Congress

Congress in Kerala on Saturday claimed that CM Pinarayi Vijayan was attacking the grand old party and Rahul Gandhi to hide his government's administrative failures and to help the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls in the state.

 

1:35 PM

Excise case: SC to hear Kejriwal's plea against HC order on Monday

Delhi CM Kejriwal is in judicial custody till April 15 and is currently lodged in Tihar Jail

1:28 PM

RJD's poll manifesto promises 10 mn govt jobs, Rs 1 L to poor 'sisters'

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), a key constituent of the Mahagathbandhan in the state of Bihar released it election manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. RJD promised to deliver 10 million government jobs and Rs one lakh each to "sisters" from deprived families on the eve of Raksha Bandhan. 

12:35 PM

Indian Army marks four decades of presence at world's highest battleground Siachen

Heavy-lift helicopters, logistic drones, deployment of all-terrain vehicles and laying of an extensive network of tracks are among a host of measures that have enhanced India's combat prowess in Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, officials said on Saturday, PTI reported.

 

12:19 PM

Kukis, Meitis unite on one point - not right time for LS polls in Manipur

The Kukis and Meitis may be at loggerheads in Manipur but their thoughts on one point converge -- this is not the right time for Lok Sabha elections in the restive state.

 

12:13 PM

Delhi traffic police issues advisory in view of Baisakhi celebrations

Delhi Traffic Police released an advisory on Saturday in view of the Baisakhi celebrations at Guruji ka Ashram (Bade Mandir), informing commuters about the traffic regulations in certain areas of the city.

 

11:59 AM

Pak has highest living cost in Asia with a 25% inflation rate: ADB

Pakistan has the highest cost of living in all of Asia with a 25 per cent inflation rate, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. Pakistan's economy may grow at the fourth lowest pace of 1.9 per cent in the region, the report said. The ADB report was released in Manila.

11:48 AM

Terrorists don't play by rules, so country's response to them can't have rules: EAM S Jaishankar

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India is committed to respond to any act of terrorism perpetrated from across the borders. He also asserted that since terrorists do not play by rules, there cannot be any rules in the country's answer to them.

 

11:38 AM

UK PM Sunak resists call to set election date amid leadership threat

UK PM Rishi Sunak is resisting advice from allies to set the date for the UK general election, which they say would help him to head off a threatened leadership challenge by Conservative Party rebels next month, Bloomberg reported.

 

11:15 AM

PM Modi interacts with country's top gamers, discusses gaming industry

In a free-wheeling interaction regarding the future as well as the challenges before the e-gaming industry, PM Modi posed curious questions to the gamers while also trying his hands at some of the games.

 

11:08 AM

RJD's Tejashwi Yadav makes 24 promises promises for 2024 elections

RJD's Tejashwi Yadav unveils 'Parivartan Patra' manifesto ahead of polls. The RJD leader and former deputy CM of Bihar made 24 promises for 2024 elections. Among the promises was the one to being the old pension scheme back.