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Following the Pahalgam attack, India has banned all imports from Pakistan, including indirect routes via intermediary nations, postal services, and vessels. This action, triggered by national security concerns, aims to prevent Pakistani goods from entering India through circumvention.

With his skill to swing the ball both ways and his dexterity to hit the 6m length consistently, Arshdeep Singh is arguably the best of his type India has had since Zaheer Khan. The 26-year-old's opening spell against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is a gentle reminder to Ajit Agarkar and co. of why he should be on the plane for the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20.

Singer Pawandeep Rajan, winner of Indian Idol Season 12, was critically injured in a car accident in Ahmedabad early Monday morning. The accident occurred around 3:40 a.m., leaving him with visible injuries. Fans are expressing their concern and sending wishes for his speedy recovery as they await official news regarding the cause of the accident and his current medical condition.

The temple authorities said there wasn’t enough time to install the CCTV cameras, as the meeting was held just a couple of days before the event

Parameswaran Iyer's nomination was necessitated to fill a vacancy created with the termination of services of K.V. Subramanian as the executive director at the IMF

Reliance Jio is strategically densifying its 5G network across India by deploying domestically manufactured network products, potentially slashing costs and reducing reliance on Ericsson and Nokia. This move involves utilizing 5G small cells produced near Chennai through a joint venture, enhancing coverage in urban areas. Jio's shift aims for self-reliance and optimized capital expenditure in its 5G expansion.

Leaders across faiths and ideologies join rally in Kalaburagi against Waqf Amendment Act

Petitioner Sultana Begum claimed to be the widow of great-grandson of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar-II

Aaron Finch suggests Rishabh Pant relinquish wicketkeeping to Nicholas Pooran to improve communication and leadership amid a poor IPL season. Pant's struggles with both batting and captaincy, highlighted by a slow scoring rate and on-field frustrations, are impacting LSG's performance. Finch believes this change could help Pant regain rhythm and directly manage the team's strategies, crucial for their playoff push.

West Bengal CM to visit violence-hit Murshidabad district to meet victims; unveil schemes worth ₹703 crore

The Centre assured the Supreme Court on April 17 that it would neither denotify waqf properties, including ‘waqf by user’, nor make any appointments to the Central Waqf Council and boards

Gold futures opened higher at Rs 93,271/10 grams, while silver saw a slight increase to Rs 94,145/kg. Prices previously declined due to optimism surrounding US-China trade talks and a stronger dollar.

The Supreme Court dismissed Sultana Begum's plea to reclaim the Red Fort, deeming her claim as the widow of Bahadur Shah Zafar II’s great-grandson misconceived and meritless. The court questioned why only the Red Fort was being claimed and not other historical sites. Begum argued her family was wrongfully deprived of the fort after the 1857 war of independence.

Prabhsimran Singh's explosive batting for Punjab Kings in the IPL is a source of joy for his ailing father, Surjit Singh, who is battling kidney failure. Despite his health struggles, Surjit finds solace and happiness in watching his son's performance. Prabhsimran has produced 437 runs in 11 innings for PBKS at a strike rate of 170.

Ms. Gandhi said that pressure from people across the country seemed to have made a difference in the Government’s stance.

Kishan Kumar Singh, an Indian student, was arrested in North Carolina for allegedly impersonating a federal agent. He is accused of scamming a 78-year-old woman by convincing her that her bank accounts were compromised. Singh is currently held on a $1 million bond, facing felony charges for his alleged crimes.

Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting lauded Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, particularly the strategic promotion of Josh Inglis, which proved pivotal in their dominant victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Inglis' aggressive innings against Mayank Yadav shifted the momentum, while Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 91 and Arshdeep Singh's impactful bowling further solidified PBKS's win, propelling them to second place in the table.

The money-laundering case stems from a Gurugram Police FIR filed against Sai Aaina Farms and associated companies