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Connectivity Expansion Fuels Uttar Pradesh’s Growth Momentum

Hardoi- A major milestone in infrastructure development was achieved as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway in Hardoi on Wednesday. The high-profile event was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The expressway, built parallel to the Ganga River, is expected to significantly enhance connectivity across…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw to Flag Off Extended Srinagar Jammu Vande Bharat as Rail Connectivity in J&K Gets Major Boost

New Delhi, April 29, 2026: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar Jammu Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on April 30, marking a significant expansion of high speed rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The upgraded service, which previously operated between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will…

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Delhi HC Virtual Hearing Disrupted by Obscene Content, Probe Launched

New Delhi- Suspected cyber intrusion interrupts proceedings as police begin investigation into security breach Virtual proceedings at the Delhi High Court were disrupted multiple times on Wednesday after obscene content was played during a live hearing conducted via video conferencing, prompting a police probe into a possible cyber breach. The incident occurred during a session…

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Maharashtra’s Single-Window Clearance Plan Sparks Debate in Live Events Industry

Mumbai- Industry voices weigh benefits and concerns as government pushes to simplify concert approvals In a move that could transform India’s live entertainment ecosystem, the Maharashtra government is working on introducing a single-window clearance system aimed at simplifying approvals for concerts and large-scale events. While the proposal has been widely welcomed, stakeholders say its success…

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Delhi Fire Calls Surge 20% in 2026 as Summer Heat Triggers Emergencies

New Delhi- Over 7,800 incidents reported till April, sharp rise linked to rising temperatures and electrical load In a worrying trend, Delhi has recorded over 7,800 fire-related emergencies in the first four months of 2026, marking a nearly 20% increase compared to the same period last year. Officials say the spike is closely linked to…

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Illegal Properties of Drug Accused Demolished in Anantnag and Shopian

Anantnag– Authorities in south Kashmir carried out a major demolition drive on Wednesday, razing several illegal properties linked to alleged drug dealers in Anantnag and Shopian districts. The operation was conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in coordination with the civil administration as part of a 100-day government campaign aimed at eliminating the drug…

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Minor Daughter Detained, Two Arrested for Mother’s Murder in Ranchi

Ranchi– Police have detained a minor girl and arrested two persons, including her alleged boyfriend, for the murder of her 50-year-old mother in Jharkhand’s Ranchi district, officials said on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Nahida Parveen, was a resident of the Manitola area under Doranda police station limits. The case came to light on April…

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Bengaluru Techie Duped of ₹11.5 Lakh in Facebook Europe Trip Scam

Bengaluru– A 33-year-old software engineer from northeast Bengaluru lost ₹11.5 lakh after falling victim to an online travel scam linked to a Facebook page, police said. The woman, a resident of Thanisandra working at a private firm, came across a Facebook page named ‘Jetha Iccha Setha Jai Travels and Events’ while searching for Europe travel…

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Triple Murder Accused Injured in Encounter, Two Arrested in Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr- Two accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000 each have been arrested after being injured in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district, officials said on Wednesday. The arrests come days after a brutal triple murder in the Khurja area, where three members of a family were shot dead during a birthday party on the…

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Convict in Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case

Mumbai– The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Sharad Kalaskar, a convict in the 2013 murder case of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar. A bench comprising Justices Ajey Gadkari and Ranjitsinha Bhonsale allowed bail on a surety of ₹50,000. The court declined the prosecution’s request to stay the operation of the bail order. A detailed…

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