Kerala: Kerala’s Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has launched a major statewide enforcement drive, dubbed ‘Operation Earth Guard’, aimed at tackling illegal soil mining, permit misuse and suspected corruption linked to excavation activities. The surprise inspection campaign began across the state following intelligence inputs indicating widespread violations in the removal and transport of ordinary earth.…
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Delhi: Two men suspected of having links to an organised crime network were arrested in Delhi’s Dwarka following a brief exchange of fire with police during an early morning operation on Sunday, officials said. According to police, the suspects were intercepted by the Anti-Auto Theft Squad near Urban Extension Road based on specific intelligence inputs.…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to recognise freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose as the “national son,” firmly cautioning against filing similar pleas in the future. The apex court expressed strong disapproval over repetitive litigation on matters related to Netaji, indicating that such issues have been brought before…
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Air India has issued a clarification after criticism erupted over a document circulating online that appeared to restrict cabin crew from wearing symbols such as sindoor, tikka and bindis. The airline said the material being shared on social media does not reflect its current employee guidelines and described it as an outdated manual no longer…
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Udhampur: At least 15 people lost their lives and around 20 others suffered injuries after a passenger bus met with a devastating accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday. The vehicle, operating on the Ramnagar-Udhampur route, reportedly veered off the road near Kanote village and plunged into a deep gorge, triggering a major…
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During the election campaign in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop at a small roadside stall in Jhargram to enjoy a simple serving of jhalmuri. The brief interaction quickly grabbed attention nationwide, but it’s the shopkeeper’s reaction afterward that has truly captured people’s hearts. The stall owner, Vikram Shaw, was caught…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday interacted with probationary officers of Indian Railways and Assistant Executive Engineers of the Central Engineering Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting their critical role in shaping the country’s development journey. Addressing officers from recent batches, the President said they are entering public service at a crucial…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: India has successfully delivered the final batch of two high powered 3300 horsepower locomotives manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works to Mozambique, marking the completion of a major export order and reinforcing the country’s growing footprint in global railway manufacturing. The locomotives are part of a contract for ten diesel electric…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremonial reception of Lee Jae Myung at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, marking the formal start of the South Korean leader’s state visit to India. The visiting President was accorded full ceremonial honours, including a guard of honour, as part of India’s traditional welcome for…
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New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Commercial vehicles entering the national capital will now face a sharp increase in environment charges after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi implemented a significant hike in the Environment Compensation Charge. The revised rates, effective from April 19, are intended to discourage polluting vehicles and ease the city’s worsening air quality.…
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