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Gurugram Demolition Row: Supreme Court Declines Plea, Directs Petitioners to High Court

New Delhi- The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to hear a petition challenging the ongoing demolition drive in Gurugram, advising the petitioners to seek relief from the Punjab and Haryana High Court instead. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, disposed of the plea while granting liberty…

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BMC May Cut Parking Norms for Airport-Area Star Hotels by 50%

Mumbai- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is considering a proposal to reduce mandatory parking requirements by up to 50% for star-category hotels located near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The move involves amendments to the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034 under provisions of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. If approved, the…

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PM Modi to Launch ₹6,350-Crore Projects in Varanasi, Inaugurate Ganga Expressway in Hardoi

Varanasi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh starting April 28, during which he will unveil development projects worth ₹6,350 crore in Varanasi and inaugurate the ambitious Ganga Expressway in Hardoi. On the first day, the Prime Minister will address a public gathering and participate in a…

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ED Raids 11 Locations in Punjab in Money-Laundering Probe Against Ex-DIG Bhullar

Chandigarh- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out raids at 11 locations across Punjab in connection with a money-laundering investigation involving former police officer Harcharan Singh Bhullar. Officials said the searches were conducted in cities including Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, Nabha and Jalandhar under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The…

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Odisha Heatwave Toll: Two Teachers on Census Duty Die in 48 Hours

Bhubaneswar- Two school teachers engaged in Census-related fieldwork have died within two days in separate districts of Odisha, with officials suspecting heat-related illness as a possible cause. The incidents were reported from Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh, where daytime temperatures have climbed beyond 37°C in recent days, raising concerns over working conditions for personnel involved in outdoor…

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Kejriwal Skips Court Appearance, Questions Judicial Fairness Amid Legal Row

New Delhi- Arvind Kejriwal has stirred fresh controversy after declining to appear in court and openly questioning the fairness of judicial proceedings in his ongoing legal battle. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who recently secured relief in a lower court, asserted that the verdict had effectively cleared him of wrongdoing. However, he voiced apprehension…

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Delhi Cop Shoots Food Delivery Agent Dead After Late-Night Altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan

New Delhi- A shocking incident unfolded in Jaffarpur Kalan where a 21-year-old food delivery worker was shot dead and his friend injured after an alleged altercation with a police personnel in the early hours of Sunday. The deceased, identified as Pandav Kumar, was reportedly standing on a roadside with his friend Krishan after attending a…

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MoSPI to Host National Summit in Odisha to Strengthen Data-Driven Governance

Bhubaneswar, April 27, 2026: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will organise a one and a half day National Deliberative Summit on harmonising administrative data for governance on April 29 and 30 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The meeting will bring together representatives from States, Union Territories and other stakeholders to develop a common roadmap…

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Raghu Rai’s Lens Kept Bhopal Gas Tragedy Truth Alive, Say Survivor Groups

Bhopal- Several organisations representing survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy have paid tribute to renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai, stating that his powerful images ensured the reality of the disaster was never forgotten or suppressed. Rai, widely regarded as one of India’s most influential photographers, passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi on…

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₹1 Crore Mask Deal Fraud: Chandigarh Man Booked for Cheating Beijing Firm

Chandigarh- A resident of Sector 21 Chandigarh has been booked by police for allegedly duping a China-based company of nearly ₹1 crore in a failed medical supply deal dating back to 2020. According to officials, the accused, identified as Mast Ram, runs a firm named Vam Pharma and is accused of cheating Beijing HJC Import…

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