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DoT MoS Pemmasani Highlights India’s Telecom Growth and 6G Vision at DIGICOM Summit

New Delhi, April 24, 2026: Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Thursday said India’s telecom sector has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, driven by policy reforms, industry participation and rapid digital expansion. Speaking at the COAI DIGICOM Summit 2026 in Delhi, he said emerging technologies…

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Delhi rape-murder accused flagged for violent past and behavioural red flags

New Delhi: Fresh details in the Kailash Hills rape-murder investigation have revealed disturbing behavioural patterns in the accused, prompting investigators to consider a psychological assessment as part of the ongoing probe. Police sources said Rahul Meena, the main accused in the brutal killing of a 22-year-old civil services aspirant in Kailash Hills, had a history…

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Rural Development Ministry Finalises SARAS Aajeevika Mela Calendar for 2026 27

New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Ministry of Rural Development has finalised the national calendar for SARAS Aajeevika Melas for the financial year 2026 27 with a focus on boosting rural livelihoods, supporting women entrepreneurs, and promoting traditional crafts across the country. According to the schedule, three major events will be organised in the National…

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Delhi HC orders tight security for Uttam Nagar victim’s family amid rising threats

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Delhi Police to provide robust protection to the family of a 26-year-old man killed during a violent clash in Uttam Nagar during the Holi period, taking note of ongoing threat concerns and the spread of provocative content online. Justice Girish Kathpalia recorded the State’s submission…

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Punjab to go dark tonight as emergency mock drill tests readiness

Chandigarh- A blackout mock drill will be conducted across parts of Punjab on Friday night to assess emergency preparedness and strengthen the civil defence system. The exercise, scheduled between 8 pm and 8:15 pm, will involve simulated air raid warnings, temporary blackouts, and coordinated response activities by multiple agencies. According to directives issued by the…

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Nashik Court Grants Police Custody to ‘Godman’ Ashok Kharat in Sixth Complaint

Nashik- A court in Nashik has sent self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to police custody till April 26 in connection with another complaint of sexual exploitation, officials said. The order was passed by Chief Judicial Magistrate B N Ichpurani after the prosecution sought custody for further investigation. The accused, who was arrested last month, is already…

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Kailash Hills Rape, Murdered: Broken Nose, Fractured Neck and thyroid cartilage, All Internal Organs Congested, Abrasions and Bruises on the…

New Delhi- An autopsy conducted at All India Institute of Medical Sciences has revealed extensive injuries on a 22-year-old woman who was killed in her residence in Kailash Hills, with findings indicating death due to strangulation following a violent assault. Doctors reported multiple external and internal injuries, including trauma to the face and neck region.…

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Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Signs MoUs to Strengthen Drug Quality and Patient Safety Framework

New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has entered into key agreements with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hajipur to enhance drug quality standards, promote research, and improve patient safety across the country.…

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Delhi High Court Refuses to Cancel Ishrat Jahan Bail in 2020 Riots Matter

New Delhi- The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to set aside the bail granted to former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi violence. A bench comprising Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja observed that more than four years had passed since the bail order was issued and there had…

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Alappuzha Woman Dies After Snakebite Family Alleges Delay in Treatment

Alappuzha- A 42-year-old woman died in Alappuzha after a suspected snakebite, with her family alleging delay in medical treatment at a local hospital. The deceased, identified as Salina from Kayamkulam, was reportedly bitten while returning from a function on Thursday evening. According to relatives, she reached a nearby hospital shortly after the incident and informed…

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