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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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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Mumbai, April 20, 2026: Indian cricketer KL Rahul marked his birthday with a quiet and intimate celebration alongside his wife Athiya Shetty, focusing on family moments rather than public festivities. The couple, known for keeping their personal life relatively private, reportedly spent the day together in a close family setting, sharing emotional moments and warm…
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New Delhi: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has come into sharp focus as the Delhi High Court prepares for a crucial decision on whether she will recuse herself from hearing proceedings linked to the excise policy case involving Arvind Kejriwal and others. The development has placed the senior judge at the centre of a rare legal…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Indian Railways has announced an extensive summer travel plan under which 18,262 special train trips will be operated across the country between April and July 2026 to manage the seasonal surge in passenger demand. Officials said the initiative has been designed to provide relief to travellers during the peak summer…
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Arizona: Fresh speculation has emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case after unverified claims introduced a new name — Marcus — into the ongoing mystery surrounding her disappearance. The latest buzz stems from social media claims alleging that a late-night burner phone call discussed Nancy Guthrie’s condition and referenced a failed ransom attempt, with the call…
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