New Delhi: The Seventh Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha, which commenced on 28 January, 2026, concluded today. On this occasion, Birla informed the House that 31 sittings were held during the Session which lasted for around 151 hours 42 minutes. The productivity of the House during the Session was 93 percent, informed Birla. The…
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Bangalore: Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) in Bengaluru has received four cheetahs from South Africa under an approved animal exchange programme aimed at strengthening conservation efforts and enhancing genetic diversity within captive populations. The four animals, including two females, arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in the early hours of Saturday from Induna Primate and Parrot Park…
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Pune: Flight operations at Pune Airport remained disrupted for more than 11 hours after an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft made a hard landing late Friday night, forcing authorities to suspend services, divert flights and cancel multiple scheduled operations, according to officials. The incident occurred around 10:25 pm when the military aircraft reportedly suffered a…
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New Delhi, April 17: The Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, which aimed to reserve seats for women from the 2029 general elections, failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Following the defeat, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin stated that women will now stand against Congress and its…
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Hazaribagh: Security forces achieved a significant breakthrough against Left-Wing Extremism in Jharkhand on Friday, eliminating four Maoist operatives, including a senior leader, during an encounter in a forested area of Hazaribagh district. The operation was carried out by elite units of the Central Reserve Police Force along with local police, following specific intelligence about the…
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Bhubaneswar: A draft audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has uncovered significant irregularities in the transfer of land owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in Odisha. The findings suggest that several transactions were approved in violation of legal safeguards intended to protect vulnerable landowners from exploitation. The audit, which reviewed…
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an extensive training programme aimed at enhancing the scientific capabilities of its police force by preparing a dedicated pool of forensic specialists. Initiated under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative focuses on equipping officers with advanced investigative skills to ensure more accurate and efficient crime-solving.…
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New Delhi, Apr 17, 2026: India on Friday stated that it is carefully observing the evolving situation in West Asia, as questions arise globally about Pakistan’s involvement in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Speaking during a routine press briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that New Delhi is keeping…
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Chandigarh, Apr 17, 2026: Farmer organisations in Punjab have temporarily called off their planned rail blockade, granting authorities a three-day window to resolve ongoing issues related to wheat procurement. The decision came after discussions among multiple farmer bodies, who said they received assurances from officials that procurement operations would be accelerated. However, union leaders made…
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New Delhi: Two aircraft operated by SpiceJet and Akasa Air were involved in a ground incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport after their wings made contact while taxiing, officials confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon near Terminal 1, when a SpiceJet flight arriving from Leh was moving towards its parking stand and struck an…
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