Rajasthan: A fire incident occurred at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan’s Balotra district shortly before its scheduled inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, causing concern and triggering an immediate emergency response at the site. The blaze reportedly originated in the crude distillation unit around 2 pm, with preliminary inputs from police indicating a possible technical…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The Department of Posts has reported a historic revenue milestone of ₹15,296 crore in the financial year 2025–26, registering a 16 percent year on year growth as it continues its shift towards becoming a logistics and citizen centric service provider. The performance review meeting was chaired by Union Minister of…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The organisation Samskrit Bharati inaugurated its newly constructed national headquarters named “Pranavah” at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg near ITO in the national capital on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, marking a significant milestone in its language promotion initiative. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior dignitaries including Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak…
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A woman employee working at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Maharashtra’s Nashik has filed multiple complaints accusing colleagues of harassment, offensive religious comments and inappropriate behavior within the office premises. According to police records, the complainant’s statement forms part of several FIRs lodged in connection with the case. She has alleged that certain individuals at…
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Nagaon: A special court in Assam on Monday found 20 people guilty in the 2018 mob lynching of two men in Karbi Anglong, a case that had drawn national outrage after rumours of child abduction triggered deadly vigilante violence. The court, however, acquitted 25 other accused, citing insufficient evidence to sustain charges against them. The…
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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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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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