Lucknow, April 20, 2026: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a public grievance hearing during the ‘Janata Darshan’ programme on Monday, where he met citizens individually, listened to their concerns and directed officials to ensure time bound resolution of complaints across the state. The Chief Minister said that public service is a core responsibility of…
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Nagaon: A special court in Assam on Monday found 20 people guilty in the 2018 mob lynching of two men in Karbi Anglong, a case that had drawn national outrage after rumours of child abduction triggered deadly vigilante violence. The court, however, acquitted 25 other accused, citing insufficient evidence to sustain charges against them. The…
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A private aircraft crashed into a hilly terrain in Chhattisgarh on Monday, triggering fears of casualties. The incident occurred in the forested belt of Jashpur district, near the border area connecting Narayanpur. According to preliminary information, the aircraft involved is believed to be a Cessna Caravan. Soon after the crash, visuals from the location showed…
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New Delhi: India is considering an unconventional diplomatic move by reportedly preparing to appoint former Union minister and BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi as the next high commissioner to Bangladesh, a role traditionally reserved for senior career diplomats. If confirmed, Trivedi’s appointment would mark a rare political nomination to one of India’s most sensitive diplomatic postings…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The Ministry of Rural Development has reviewed preparedness measures to ensure uninterrupted implementation of key rural welfare programmes in view of evolving geopolitical tensions in West Asia and their possible impact on global supply chains, commodity prices and inflation. Officials said the government is closely tracking external developments that could…
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Kolkata: The Election Commission has stepped up pre-poll enforcement in West Bengal, with 106 individuals with criminal records detained in a coordinated overnight operation as authorities tighten security before the first phase of assembly elections. The action was carried out across multiple districts as part of preventive measures aimed at curbing intimidation, violence and unlawful…
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Paris: Veteran French actor Nathalie Baye, celebrated for a career spanning decades in European and international cinema, has died at the age of 77. Reports said she passed away at her residence in Paris following complications related to Lewy body dementia. Baye was widely regarded as one of France’s most accomplished performers, building a body…
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Mumbai: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced a statewide campaign to gather more than 10 million signatures in support of the women’s reservation bill, escalating pressure after the proposed constitutional amendment failed to clear Parliament. Calling the bill’s defeat a major setback for women’s political representation, Fadnavis said the signature drive would be…
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Monaco: India’s athletics programme has come under sharper global scrutiny after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) moved the country into its highest risk classification for doping, a status that brings tighter compliance obligations and stricter testing requirements for Indian athletes. The decision places India in Category A under World Athletics anti-doping regulations, a bracket reserved…
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New Delhi: The national capital is set to host key discussions on public administration and governance as Vice President C P Radhakrishnan addresses senior bureaucrats and civil servants during Civil Services Day celebrations on Tuesday. The annual event will spotlight reforms, accountability and improving delivery of government services. Observed every year to recognise the contribution…
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