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MoS Margherita attends mourning ceremony for late Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei
The ceremony was organised by the Iranian embassy on Sunday (April 12, 2026) to pay respect to the departed leader on the 40th day (Chehelum) of his demise
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Poll-bound Tamil Nadu among top performers in many indicators | Data
The State’s performance exceeds the national average across various social and education-related indicators; however, it is a mixed bag in other indicators
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Minor’s murder in Kadapa reflects ‘worsening women’s safety’, says Jagan
The increasing attacks on women point to ‘serious lapses in governance and law enforcement’, says the former Chief Minister
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Khazipet murder case: mother of accused claims his innocence
Addressing the media in Khazipet of Kadapa district on Sunday, Ms. Sujatha claimed that she was not aware of her son’s relationship with the minor girl
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Congress moves Supreme Court against cancellation of Ponda Assembly bypoll in Goa
The Bombay High Court’s Goa bench quashed the ECI’s notification for bypoll in Ponda, citing violation of the Representation of the People Act, as the legislature’s term is set to expire in less than a year
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Local polls: Those who consider Gujarat's people 'fools' will be routed, says Dy CM Sanghavi
Elections to 34 district panchayats, 260 taluka panchayats, 84 municipalities and 15 civic corporations, including Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara, will be held on April 26. Counting of votes is scheduled for April 28
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Samajwadi Party to hold Vision India dialogues across U.P.
The meetings to be addressed by the party president, Akhilesh Yadav, aim to create a consensus on the development agenda ahead of the Assembly elections in the State
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Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?
Can modern cookstoves turn the return of firewood into a sustainable alternative during the LPG crisis?
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Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Kottayam district
Preventive measures have been intensified after H5N1 was confirmed in ward 16 of Udayanapuram grama panchayat in Vaikom taluk
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Display of LPG, CNG prices and stock made mandatory in Dharwad district of Karnataka
Committee comprising officials from Legal Metrology Department, Food and Civil Supplies Department, representatives of gas bunk owners, and auto drivers’ associations to submit daily report
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Cancer courses through the Ghaggar
Villages along Haryana’s Ghaggar river, especially Sirsa and Fatehabad, claim a surge in cancer cases, allegedly linked to contaminated water. This issue has sparked concern in Parliament and the State Assembly, with Sirsa’s political representatives demanding urgent action. However, tackling this crisis is proving tough, due to the absence of reliable data on cancer patients in the State and inadequate treatment facilities, particularly in Sirsa
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Karnataka, a State of Contrasts
The growth trajectory continues to be marked by sharp inter-district disparities
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Haryana police issue notice to CITU leaders over strike call
The notices state that the statements made are provocative,” said the Centre of Indian Trade Unions
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Prakasam Collector directs officials to replicate ‘Palle Nidra’ village night stay across mandals
Prakasam Collector P. Raja Babu directs RDOs and Tahsildars to adopt the ‘Palle Nidra’ programme across mandals after a village night stay in Darsi mandal
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Woman Maoist killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker
The face-off comes 12 days after the government declared Chhattisgarh free of armed Maoists on March 31
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LDF will return to power for a third consecutive term with more than 90 seats, says M.V. Govindan
CPI(M) State secretary refutes speculation that a high polling percentage in the Assembly elections might be an indicator of a change in government
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BJP will bring inclusive government in Bengal, says Adityanath
Mr. Adityanath said there is no appeasement in Uttar Pradesh, but “inclusive Hinduism”, where every community can live peacefully in a secure environment
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India boosts 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid West Asia disruption
The government has prioritised LPG supply to domestic households at the cost of cuts in supplies to commercial users like hotels and restaurants
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I do not see the Assembly election in Tamil Nadu as a close contest, says CM Stalin
The contest is essentially between the DMK-led front and the AIADMK-led alliance. Our achievements and electoral promises have captured the imagination of the people. The outcome will disprove the notion that the DMK cannot win two consecutive elections, says the DMK president
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No close contest; the fight is between DMK and AIADMK, says CM Stalin
Surrendering State’s rights and adjusting with the Centre is slavery; DMK government’s welfare schemes and its election manifesto have already earned widespread public appreciation, says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin
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