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Maha Cabinet clears amendments for removal of presidents of municipal councils, municipal panchayats & industrial towns
Mumbai, April 15: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the amendment to the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Municipal Panchayats and Industrial Towns Act, 1965, empowering the members to remove the presidents of Municipal Councils, Municipal Panchayats and Industrial Towns.
IIM Raipur celebrates 14th Annual convocation event
Raipur, April 15: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur successfully celebrated its 14th Annual Convocation Ceremony at the campus. The ceremony conferred degrees to the graduating cohort of 595 talented students from the MBA, E-MBA, FPM, and EFPM programs.
'Band Of Maharajas' actress Alankrita Sahai permanently shifts from Chandigarh to Mumbai
Mumbai, April 15: Model-turned-actress Alankrita Sahai, who has worked on projects such as ‘Band Of Maharajas,’ ‘Love Per Square Foot,’ and ‘Namaste England’, is experiencing the feeling of 'homecoming' once again as she has finally returned to Mumbai once again.
Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi upset over NDA seat allocation in Gaya
Patna, April 13: Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday openly expressed dissatisfaction with the BJP-JD(U) leadership over the alleged unfair treatment in the formation of 20-point program committees in Bihar's Gaya district.
B'desh court issues arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina in plot allocation case
Dhaka, April 13: Bangladesh court on Sunday issued arrest warrants against 51 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and her sister Sheikh Rehana, in three separate cases filed over irregularities in plot allocation in the Purbachal New Town project.
Football: Boca Juniors extend Group A lead in Argentina's Primera Division
Buenos Aires (Argentina), April 13: Boca Juniors extended their lead at the top of Argentina's Primera Division Group A standings on Saturday with a 3-1 away win over Belgrano. Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo gave his side the lead in the 38th minute with a first-time effort from 12 yards before Lucas Menossi equalized with a close-range header.
Nearly 60 per cent women candidates fighting panchayat polls in Assam
Guwahati, April 12: Nearly 60 per cent of candidates fighting for the upcoming Panchayat polls in Assam are women, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday.
US: Three people killed after small plane crashes on busy street in Florida's Boca Raton
Florida, April 12: Three people were killed after a small plane crashed along a busy street and erupted into a fireball just outside Boca Raton in Florida on Friday, CNN reported.
Under CM Gupta, I can say Delhi is in 'safe hands': LG Saxena
New Delhi, April 11: Delhi is now in “safe hands” with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the helm of affairs, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena said on Friday, hailing her commitment and dedication towards serving people and improving the national Capital.
Gujarat expands drone manufacturing, training in 19 ITIs
Gandhinagar, April 11: Gujarat is set to expand drone pilot training across 19 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state. This initiative, anchored by the government-run institute Kaushalya - The Skill University (KSU), positions the state at the forefront of India's emerging drone education and manufacturing ecosystem.
US: 118 foreign students' legal statuses revoked across Texas universities
Texas, April 11: At least 118 foreign students' legal statuses have been revoked across the universities in the US state of Texas as of Thursday, according to local media reports.
Defacing public spaces in urban local bodies is punishable in Himachal
Shimla, April 10: In an effort to preserve the aesthetic beauty of the hill state, the Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday said it has enforced provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act of 1985 in newly constituted urban local bodies as a punishable offence attracting both imprisonment and fine.
Government services will now be at fingertips: Kerala govt rolls out K-Smart in panchayats
Thiruvananthapuram, April 10: The Kerala Government on Thursday rolled out K-Smart (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation) in panchayats after its successful implementation in corporations and municipalities.
'The Last of Us' sets return with season 3
Los Angeles, April 10: The hit series 'The Last of Us' is set to return with its third season. The show has been renewed in advance of the premiere of Season 2 on April 13.
'The Last of Us' greenlit for season 3
Washington, April 10: HBO has renewed 'The Last of Us' for a third season, ahead of the highly anticipated season 2 premiere.
Over 2.16 lakh gram panchayats now on PAI portal, 35.8 pc recognised as performers
New Delhi, April 9: The government on Wednesday said that over 2.16 lakh Gram Panchayats from 29 states/UTs have entered their data into the dedicated Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) portal, with each entry rigorously validated before being included in the final index.
Akhil Sachdeva shares his experience of working with Mawra Hocane in 'Tu Chaand Hai'
Mumbai, April 9: Singer, and composer Akhil Sachdeva recently joined forces with Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane for his romantic number "Tu Chaand Hai".
From vocal for local to water conservation: PM Modi calls for 'Nav Sankalp' to shape better future
New Delhi, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday at the Navkar Mahamantra Diwas inauguration addressed a global gathering and unveiled a set of nine resolutions, "Nav Sankalps", aimed at building a more sustainable, healthy, and prosperous future for the nation.
Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs on South Korea, other countries, take effect
Washington, April 9: The United States' reciprocal tariffs, including 25 per cent duties for South Korea, went into effect on Wednesday, as America's trading partners are seeking to negotiate a deal to reduce tariff rates and minimise the potential impact of President Donald Trump's trade policy on their economies.
No panchayat elections before June: Rajasthan govt submits affidavit in HC
Jaipur, April 8: Elections for over 6,000 Gram Panchayats in Rajasthan will not be held before June 2025, as clarified by the state government in an additional affidavit submitted to the Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday.
Kerala HC lawyers body to observe 'pen down protest day' on Wednesday against court fees hike
Kochi, April 8: In continuation of their earlier decision to protest against the indiscriminate hike in Court fees, the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) passed a resolution on Tuesday to abstain from court proceedings on Wednesday.
Craig Mazin reveals how Joel and Ellie's Relationship has changed in new season of 'The Last of Us'
Mumbai, April 8: Hollywood filmmaker Craig Mazin, who is known for 'Chernobyl', 'Scary Movie' franchise and others, has shed light on the transformation of the relationship of the lead pair of his show 'The Last of Us'.
Assam: Rongali Festival 2025 concludes with vibrant celebration of culture, craft, and local produce
Guwahati, April 6: The 9th edition of the Rongali Good Vibes Festival 2025 concluded on Sunday in Guwahati after three vibrant days celebrating Assam's culture, creativity, and local enterprise.
Pedro Pascal is 'fiercely protective' about people whom he loves
Los Angeles, April 6: Hollywood actor Pedro Pascal is drawing parallels between himself and his character in the streaming series 'The Last of Us'.
AIMIM, BJP locked in direct fight for Hyderabad MLC seat
Hyderabad, April 6: Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are locked in a direct fight for the Hyderabad Local Authorities Constituency (LAC) seat of Telangana Legislative Council, scheduled to be held on April 23.
Punjab: Sarpanches, nambardars, councilors set to verify certificates
Chandigarh, April 5: To streamline services delivery in a transparent way, Punjab Good Governance and Information Technology Minister Aman Arora on Saturday directed officials concerned to onboard all sarpanches, nambardars and municipal councillors by the end of this month.
Shalu Dudeja, 13 other inspiring women to set pace for TCS World 10k Bengaluru 2025
Bengaluru, April 4: The World Athletics Gold Label race, TCS World 10k Bengaluru, is set to return for its 17th edition on April 27.
AIMIM's Effendi files nomination for Hyderabad local authorities MLC seat poll
Hyderabad, April 4: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has fielded Mirza Riyaz Ul Hasan Effendi as its candidate for the biennial election to the Hyderabad Local Authorities Constituency (LAC) seat of the Telangana Legislative Council.
'Rajasthan govt to hold simultaneous municipal elections in November'
Jaipur, April 4: The Rajasthan government is preparing to conduct elections across all municipal bodies in the state in November 2025, under the 'One State, One Election' initiative, said UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra.
NITI Aayog works with Gram Panchayats to boost climate resilience at grassroots level
New Delhi, April 4: NITI Aayog on Friday convened a national workshop with Gram Panchayats to enable the integration of climate adaptation tools into local development planning.
India studying opportunities that may arise from new US trade policy: Commerce Ministry
New Delhi, April 3: Faced with US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, India on Thursday said that it is studying the opportunities that may arise from this new development in US trade policy.
Trump's reciprocal tariffs heighten uncertainties over S. Korea-US partnership
Washington, April 3: US President Donald Trump's announcement on "reciprocal" tariffs appears to have put South Korea deeper into a soul-searching mode over its growing reliance on the United States for trade, as the protectionist move further jeopardised the fate of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
Trump rolls out 'kind' reciprocal tariffs, hits India with 26 pc (Ld)
Washington, April 3: US President Donald Trump announced a baseline rate of 10 per cent on all imports and higher individualised rates for dozens of countries, including 26 per cent for India, 34 per cent for China and 20 per cent for the EU.
Had the Waqf law not been amended in 2013, there would have been no need to bring this bill: Amit Shah
New Delhi, April 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of appeasement, stating that the party in 2013 ahead of the 2014 general elections, drastically altered the Waqf law.
Assam Panchayat elections to be held in two phases on May 2 and 7
Guwahati, April 2: The Assam State Election Commission on Wednesday announced the schedule for the Panchayat elections in the state, which will be conducted in two phases across 27 districts.
NSDC certifies 22,455 candidates for international mobility in last 3 years
New Delhi, April 2: The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has trained a total of 23,254 candidates and certified 22,455 in the past three years for international mobility, the government informed on Wednesday.
Mawra Hocane shares why she chose Akhil Sachdeva's 'Tu Chaand Hai' for her music video debut
Mumbai, April 2: Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane, known for her performance in the film 'Sanam Teri Kasam,' is all set to make her music video debut with Akhil Sachdeva's song “Tu Chaand Hai.”
Bullying, gangs will be eradicated to push transformation, development of Beed: Ajit Pawar
Beed (Maharashtra), April 2: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Beed district guardian minister, Ajit Pawar, on Wednesday announced that the gangs currently engaged in thermal ash transportation and sand mining will be dealt with firmly and they will be eradicated as his priority is to push development and transformation of the district.
Trump will address 'decades of unfair trade' with reciprocal tariffs
Washington, April 2: US President Donald Trump will seek to “address decades of unfair trade practices” with the announcement Wednesday of reciprocal tariffs that will be closely watched and studied around the world, including in India, said the White House.
Trump to announce tariff plan on April 2, 'Liberation Day' in Rose Garden Event
Washington, DC, April 1: US President Donald Trump will unveil a new tariff plan on April 2, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day," in his first Rose Garden press conference of his second term, CNN reported.