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MoRTH Highlights Advanced Truck Safety Technology to Improve Highway Worker Protection in India

New Delhi, April 21, 2026: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has emphasized its continued commitment to enhancing road safety alongside rapid expansion of India’s National Highway network. The ministry stated that modern infrastructure development is not limited to widening roads but also focuses on protecting lives of workers and commuters through advanced…

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Lt Governor of Ladakh Meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to Discuss Development Issues

New Delhi, April 21, 2026: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Union Territory, Vinai Kumar Saxena, met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways  Nitin Gadkari in the national capital on Monday. The meeting focused on key development matters related to infrastructure, connectivity, and ongoing projects in the Union Territory of Ladakh. During the interaction, both leaders…

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19 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Return from Sri Lankan Detention, Renew Focus on Maritime Dispute

Chennai: Nineteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu returned home on Tuesday after being released from detention in Sri Lanka, bringing relief to their families while once again spotlighting unresolved tensions over fishing rights in the Palk Strait. The fishermen, all from Ramanathapuram district, arrived in Chennai after spending nearly a month in custody following their detention…

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Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Adi Shankaracharya on Jayanti, Highlights His Role in Strengthening Sanatan Culture

New Delhi, April 21, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah extended heartfelt greetings to citizens across the country on the occasion of the Jayanti of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, describing him as a foundational force of Sanatan culture and philosophical unity. The message was shared through an official statement and social media…

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Delhi Women Empowerment Milestone as 5 Lakh Pink Saheli Smart Cards Distributed

New Delhi, April 21, 2026: Under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the capital city has achieved a major milestone in women-centric public transport reforms as the “Pink Saheli Smart Card” scheme crosses the issuance of 5 lakh cards. According to the latest figures, more than 5.30 lakh women have enrolled in the…

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Assam Storm Triggers Fatality, Flooding and Widespread Damage Across Multiple Districts

Guwahati: Severe weather conditions across Assam have left one person dead, caused extensive flooding in Guwahati and damaged homes and crops in multiple districts, as authorities remain on alert for more rain and thunderstorms. The fatality was reported from Kamrup district’s Chaygaon area, where a youth died after a tree branch fell on him during…

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Tiger, Leopard and Cheetah Spotted Together in Rare Wildlife Convergence at Ranthambore

Jaipur: A rare wildlife encounter at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has caught the attention of conservationists after a tiger, a leopard and a cheetah were seen within the same landscape during a narrow time window, in what experts describe as an extraordinary ecological occurrence. The unusual sighting took place in Zone 9 of the reserve near…

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Kharge sparks row with ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi, attacks AIADMK over BJP alliance

Chennai: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge ignited a political controversy on Tuesday after using the word “terrorist” while attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and criticising the AIADMK for partnering with the BJP ahead of elections. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Kharge questioned the regional party’s political positioning and accused it of compromising its identity by aligning…

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Shashi Tharoor clicks Priyanka Mohan’s photo at Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet, meets Aoora at Korea state event

New Delhi: What began as a formal diplomatic reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan turned into an unexpected celebrity moment when Congress MP Shashi Tharoor crossed paths with actor Priyanka Mohan and K-pop artist Aoora at a banquet hosted in honour of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. Tharoor shared glimpses from the evening on social media, describing…

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Delhi’s Surface Heat Surges Nearly 3°C in 11 Years as Urban Hotspots Intensify

New Delhi: A new satellite-based assessment has flagged a sharp warming trend across the national capital, showing that Delhi’s land surface has become significantly hotter over the past decade, with densely built neighbourhoods facing the steepest increases. The analysis, based on ward-level observations across the city, found that average land surface temperature in March rose…

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