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Karnataka: Three, including minor, die in Bhutnal lake drowning incident
Apr 8, 2026Vijayapura (Karnataka) , April 8 (ANI): Three people, including a minor, died in an incident at the historic Bhutnal Lake in Vijayapura city on Wednesday.The deceased have been identified as Mohammed Hayat (12), Haider Pasha (32),... -
“Vote for a Puducherry run by its own people”: Rahul Gandhi urges voters to vote for Congress ahead of assembly polls
Apr 8, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged the voters of Puducherry to award the party a huge mandate in the assembly polls, assuring development of the Union Territory, including statehood.In... -
“Women’s perspectives will finally be heard”: Sachetataa Foundation President hails Reservation Bill
Apr 8, 2026Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) , April 8 (ANI): Dr. Neha Tiwari, President of the Sachetataa Foundation, on Wednesday welcomed the enactment of the Women's Reservation Bill, and said, "women will finally be heard," describing it as... -
India, US launch Trade Facilitation Portal to boost bilateral partnership
Apr 8, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday hailed the launch of the India-USA Trade Facilitation Portal, calling it a "forward-looking initiative" that will enable direct engagement between Indian... -
FSSAI tightens food safety net; states drive enforcement push in FY 2025-26
Apr 8, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in close coordination with State Food Safety Authorities, significantly ramped up enforcement and compliance efforts in FY 2025-26, reinforcing the country's... -
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Congress over ‘fabricated documents’, targets Pawan Khera
Apr 8, 2026Guwahati (Assam) , April 8 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that its leaders were resorting to "deception" and pushing party leader Pawan Khera towards... -
CBI opposes Kejriwal’s plea for Judge’s recusal, calls it ‘frivolous’; says no grounds to doubt court’s impartiality
Apr 8, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): In a strong rebuttal before the Delhi High Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has opposed the plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other accused seeking... -
Rahul Gandhi pays last respects to Mohsina Kidwai
Apr 8, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid his last respects to veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai, who passed away on Wednesday morning. Rahul Gandhi... -
CSR spending delivers maximum impact, meaningful outcomes: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Apr 8, 2026Hyderabad (Telangana) , April 8 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday emphasised that contributions towards social development must be viewed as a partnership rather than an expense.He made these remarks during a meeting... -
Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to vote tomorrow to elect new assemblies, arrangements in place for smooth polling
Apr 8, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): The stage is set for assembly polls in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in high-stakes electoral battles with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling. Voting will...
