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Vijayapura (Karnataka) [India], 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), and Abdul Quddus (35), all residents of RT Nagar in Bengaluru. The victims were part of a group of 14 people who had travelled to Vijayapura with their families on a trip. The incident occurred when Mohammed Hayat entered the lake and began to drown. In an at ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments totalling Rs 40,150 crore for the construction of two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, as the government accelerates development of renewable energy and regional infrastructure. The Kamala Hydro Electric Project (1,720 MW) will be built across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts through a joint venture between state-owned NHPC Ltd and the state government, with a planned completion period of eight ye ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a move to boost livelihoods and improve upkeep in 2BHK housing colonies, the state will begin auctioning over 1,400 shops across core urban region economy (CURE) areas from Thursday. District collectors of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri and Sangareddy have issued notifications for the sale of shops spread across 36 colonies. The first phase will see 273 shops in eight colonies of Rangareddy district go under the hammer on April 9 and 10. The shops, ranging from 60 to 400 ...Read More >
Chennai Weather: Tamil Nadu to see rain and thunderstorms across several districts, including Chennai, with heavier showers in ghat regions Tamil Nadu is set to witness a mix of rainfall and dry conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the state. Rain Likely In Chennai And Nearby Districts According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai ...Read More >
Ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, posters inspired by the Bollywood film Dhurandhar, targeting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, have been put up across parts of Lucknow and Amethi. The posters, put up outside the Amethi railway station and at various intersections, carry a slogan "Aap ko kya chahiye? Akhilesh ka Lyari raj," news agency PTI reported. The reference to "Lyari" points to a locality in Karachi, Pakistan, once known for gang violence, which is also mentioned in the film. Th ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Preparations for the procurement of wheat at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) under the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 have been completed in the district. The procurement process in the district is set to commence on April 10. Collector Shivam Verma inspected the procurement centres located in Manpur and took stock of the arrangements. He also reviewed all facilities available at these procurement centres. SDM Rakesh Parmar and tehsildar Vivek Soni were also present duri ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday to present him with a Bastar 2.0 development blueprint, aimed at transformation of the once Naxal-infested region into a hub for infrastructure expansion, innovation-led growth, start-ups and tourism. Bastar was recently declared as free from Left-wing extremism after all CPI(Maoist) leaders of standing were either eliminated or chose to surrender. The region, which had borne the brunt of Naxal ...Read More >
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a total allocation of ₹1,200 crore to accelerate infrastructure development for the Kumbh Mela 2027 and to ensure effective implementation of district plans. Out of this, ₹282.29 crore has been sanctioned for 28 key projects across various departments aimed at speeding up infrastructure development for Kumbh Mela 2027. This marks a significant step by the state government towards organising the event on a grand and divine scale, acc ...Read More >
Bundi/Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Wednesday directed Water Resources Department (WRD) officials to complete the three-storey Chambal Aqueduct Project -- part of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project (Modified Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Integrated ERCP) -- before the 2027 deadline."The Ram Jal Setu Link Project is one of the most significant initiatives of the state govt. It is aimed at strengthening water availability across eastern Rajasthan. The project is expected to ensure adequate drink ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period of the project is 96 months. The Kamala HEP, with an installed capacity of 1720 MW (8 x 210 MW + 1 x 40 MW), is expected to generate 6,870 million u ...Read More >
Mumbai: Adani Group stocks, including Adani Enterprises, Adani Green Energy and Adani Ports, rose in the range of 3-12% Wednesday after Gautam Adani approached a US court to seek dismissal of a civil fraud case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Among Adani group stocks, Adani Green Energy led the gains with a 12% jump, followed by Adani Energy Solutions at 9%, Adani Enterprises at 8.6%, Adani Total Gas at 7.3%, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone at 5%, and Adani Power at ...Read More >
With the harvest festival of Baisakhi just five days away, unseasonal rain, hailstorms and high-velocity winds have flattened the standing wheat crop, disrupting harvesting across Punjab by at least 10 days and leaving farmers worried about potential losses at a crucial stage of the crop cycle. The sudden spell of adverse weather, particularly in the semi-arid Malwa belt, has led to waterlogging and widespread lodging of standing wheat crops. Slushy fields have made it difficult for farmers to ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for a collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many others must be shared by society as a whole. He made these remarks while launching a three-day divisional-level awareness programme organised by the School Education Department at the Convention Centre here. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a large gathering ...Read More >
District teams will track demand and monitor distribution to ensure local shortages are prevented. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Migrant workers in Delhi are set to benefit from a doubling of the daily supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders * These camps will operate alongside the existing LPG distribution system * District teams will track demand and monitor distribution to ensure local shortages are prevented Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mod ...Read More >
Shopian, Apr 06: A sudden hailstorm on Monday battered several apple-growing villages across south Kashmir's Shopian and Kulgam districts, damaging orchards at a crucial flowering stage and triggering fresh concerns over potential crop losses among thousands of farmers. The storm swept through more than half a dozen villages in Shopian, including Manduja, Kanjiullar, Saidpora Payeen, Sedow, Chek and Mirzapora, flattening delicate blossoms and disrupting the ongoing flowering phase. Farmers said ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government will roll out a special outreach initiative to improve access to cooking fuel for migrant labourers, following a decision by the Centre to increase the allocation of 5 kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders under the migrant category, an official said on Wednesday. According to an order issued on Tuesday, the daily availability of 5 kg FTL cylinders in Delhi doubled from 684 to 1,368. Officials said the enhanced allocation is expected to expand access and improve dist ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period of the project is 96 months. The Kamala HEP, with an installed capacity of 1720 MW (8 x 210 MW + 1 x 40 MW), is expected to generate 6,870 million u ...Read More >
The Eco-fragile Doda region comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, not only falls under seismic zone 4 and 5 but also receives heavy rains and snowfall during peak weather seasons. Dr Singh stated that the Doppler weather radar will enable accurate and real-time monitoring of weather conditions. This will improve early warning systems and support disaster management efforts in the district, he added. He was chairing the district development coordination and monitoring committee (DISHA ...Read More >
Delhi Police CyHawk 4.0 detains 8371, arrests over 1400 in major cyber fraud crackdown, exposes Rs 519 crore scams with global links, seizes key evidence and freezes funds In one of its largest-ever crackdowns on cybercrime, the Delhi Police launched a massive, coordinated operation across the national capital, detaining thousands of suspects and uncovering fraud networks linked to scams worth over Rs 519 crore nationwide. The operation, dubbed "CyHawk 4.0," involved simultaneous raids across ...Read More >
Patna, April 8 (BiharTimes): Bihar has achieved a major milestone in agricultural procurement, with the state purchasing 36.79 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy against a target of 36.85 lakh MT during the 2025-26 Kharif season, Food and Consumer Protection Minister Leshi Singh announced on Wednesday. Addressing reporters in Patna, the minister described the achievement as a strong indicator of Bihar's improving procurement efficiency and farmer outreach. The state is now on the verge of fully m ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 8 Apr: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved major investments for two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, together amounting to over Rs. 40,000 crore, aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening infrastructure in the region. The Cabinet cleared Rs. 26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP), to be constructed across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts, with an estimated completion period of 96 months. The pro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) In a crucial step aimed towards strengthening support for migrant workers, the Centre has approved a 100 per cent increase in the allocation of five kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders under the Migrant Labourer category. Pursuant to this decision, the Delhi government has doubled the daily availability of 5 kg FTL cylinders from 684 to 1,368, as per the 'Allocation Order' dated April 7. This enhanced allocation is expected to ensure wider access and more equitable distribu ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress leader KC Venugopal on Wednesday alleged that there were media reports that money had been distributed in Palakkad in favour of the BJP candidate. Following complaints, the District Collector submitted a report to the Chief Electoral Officer. Also Read | 'Vote for a Puducherry Run by Its Own People': Rahul Gandhi Urges Voters To Vote for Congress Ahead of Assembly Elections 2026 (Watch Video). "There are shocking media reports that money ha ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress leader KC Venugopal on Wednesday alleged that there were media reports that money had been distributed in Palakkad in favour of the BJP candidate. Following complaints, the District Collector submitted a report to the Chief Electoral Officer. "There are shocking media reports that money had been distributed in Palakkad in favour of the BJP candidate. Also, most shocking is that the BJP candidate herself is involved in all these things. That ...Read More >
New Delhi: To ensure effective last-mile delivery of the increased allocation of LPG cylinders, district magistrates have been directed to organise special camps in areas with a high concentration of migrant labourers, Delhi govt said on Wednesday.Those who find it difficult to procure such cylinders can approach the DM's office. The special camps will complement the existing distribution network operated by oil marketing companies (OMCs) through authorised LPG distributors, govt said.In a signi ...Read More >
Bathinda/Chandigarh: Punjab continued to receive large excess rainfall on Wednesday, raising fears of further damage to the standing wheat crop, even as agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian urged the Centre to send a high-level crop loss assessment team and extend relief to affected farmers.In a letter to Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Khudian said the state had witnessed widespread damage to wheat and other rabi crops due to successive spells of heavy rain and hailstorm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment proposals worth over Rs 40,000 crore for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening the national grid. According to the Cabinet briefing by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Cabinet approved an investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Elect ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): In a significant step to strengthen support for migrant workers, the Government of India has approved a 100% increase in the allocation of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders under the Migrant Labourer category. Pursuant to this decision, the Government of NCT of Delhi has doubled the daily availability of 5 kg FTL cylinders from 684 to 1,368, as per the Allocation Order. This enhanced allocation will ensure wider access and more equitable distribution of LPG a ...Read More >
Dimapur, April 8 (MExN): The National People's Party (NPP) has written to the Chief Election Commissioner of India, urging immediate deployment of Central Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) in the 28-Koridang (ST) Assembly Constituency in Nagaland ahead of the bye-election scheduled on April 9, citing "credible ground reports of anti-social elements allegedly impersonating India Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel" in sensitive villages. In a complaint letter addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment proposals worth over Rs 40,000 crore for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening the national grid. According to the Cabinet briefing by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Cabinet approved an investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Elect ...Read More >
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