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Pune Airport Shutdown After IAF Aircraft Incident Causes Major Flight Disruption

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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Women Will Reject Congress After Quota Bill Defeat: Nitin Nabin

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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Major Blow to Maoists: Top Commander Sahdeo Mahto Among 4 Killed in Jharkhand Encounter

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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CAG Audit Exposes Irregularities in SC/ST Land Transfers in Odisha

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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UP Govt Expands Forensic Training Drive to Strengthen Crime Investigation

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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India Closely Tracking West Asia Situation, MEA Responds to Questions on Pakistan’s Role

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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Punjab Farmer Groups Halt Rail Protest for Now, Set 3-Day Deadline for Govt Action

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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SpiceJet Aircraft Hits Akasa Jet at Delhi Airport, Probe Launched

 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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Delhi Police Cracks Down on Organised Crime, Attaches Assets Worth ₹5 Crore in Bharat Nagar Case

New Delhi, April 17, 2026: In a significant action against organised crime, the Anti Auto Theft Squad of North West District, Delhi Police has attached and frozen illegal assets worth approximately ₹5 crore belonging to accused Jitender alias Jeetu and his wife Jyoti in connection with FIR No. 270/2025 registered at Bharat Nagar police station.…

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Announces Departure of First Haj Batch on April 18

New Delhi, April 17, 2026: The Haj pilgrimage from India for 2026 will begin on April 18, with the first group of pilgrims scheduled to leave for Saudi Arabia from multiple embarkation points across the country. A total of 1,75,025 pilgrims are expected to participate in this year’s pilgrimage. Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren…

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