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Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from the Union cabinet and plans to campaign for NDA candidates in all 40 LS seats in Bihar. He supports his nephew Chirag Paswan in Hajipur and aims for NDA victory.

Indian Navy successfully rescued hijacked Iranian fishing vessel Al-Kambar 786 with 23-member Pakistani crew in Arabian Sea. Prompt action led to interception of vessel and surrender of armed pirates. Operation lasted over 12 hours with coercive measures to ensure crew safety. Navy conducting checks for vessel's return to fishing activities.

The India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal temperatures and heat wave conditions in April and May. Dr. Naresh Kumar highlighted heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, with Delhi expecting light showers. Elevated temperatures and heat waves are anticipated in central and northwest India. Western disturbances will bring rain to these regions, while Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh experience heat waves.

Union home minister Amit Shah's consideration of reviewing AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir has evoked mixed responses. PDP's Mehbooba Mufti supports the move, while NC's Omar Abdullah remains cautious. Amit Shah aims to transfer law and order duties to J&K Police and reevaluate AFSPA, stirring debate on the region's future.

Four sentenced to death in Tunisia for Chokri Belaid's murder post-Arab Spring. His assassination sparked social unrest during Tunisia's transition from dictatorship to democracy. Abdelmajid Belaid awaits trial of planners. Civil society groups negotiated to prevent crisis.

Swami Smaranananda, aged 95, passed away due to old age ailments. PM Modi paid tribute, emphasizing his impact and presidency. He dedicated his life to service, inspiring many. Om Shanti.

Swami Smaranananda, aged 95, passed away due to old age ailments. PM Modi paid tribute, emphasizing his impact and presidency. He dedicated his life to service, inspiring many. Om Shanti.

A day after BJP released its fifth list, Congress announced its sixth list of five candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, fielding Prahlad Gunjal from Kota to take on outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The list had no names from Karnataka. The party is yet to name candidates for Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ballari and Chamarajanagar LS constituencies.

At least 14 devotees and priests were injured in a fire inside the sanctum sanctorum of Mahakal Temple in Ujjain in the early hours of Holi, on Monday. It's the first time that such an incident happened at the Jyotirlinga temple. The fire broke out during Bhasmarti when devotees were showering colours as part of Holi celebrations, temple management committee chairman and Ujjain collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said.

Youths and students who raise "Modi, Modi" slogans should be slapped, Karnataka Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi has said, as he attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre, accusing it of not honouring the promise to create two crore jobs per year. The Kannada and Culture Minister said BJP should be ashamed to ask for votes in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

Gurnam Singh Charuni of SSP plans to contest 2024 Lok Sabha elections against Manohar Lal Khattar. No alliance with BJP or JJP. Open to Congress, AAP, INLD. Charuni emphasizes support for farmers and labourers.

55-year-old Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday, citing alleged violations of anti-money laundering laws. The arrest, made from his official residence in Delhi's Civil Lines area, sent shockwaves through the political landscape. The defense further underscored that despite an extensive investigation spanning over a year, and more than 200 raids, no concrete evidence linking Kejriwal to any illegalities had been uncovered.

Geelani's granddaughter and Shabir Shah's daughter disavow anti-India views, facing legal issues. Ruwa Shah's father was arrested for terror funding, while she engaged in alleged anti-India activities after returning from Istanbul. Sama, Shah's daughter, recently received an ED summons in a money laundering case involving her father. The agency had previously summoned her in 2019

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested by Enforcement Directorate in liquor policy case after questioning at residence. Second CM arrested recently, following Hemant Soren. Kejriwal skipped nine ED summons, visited Singrauli, MP. High court denied protection, seeks Supreme Court intervention. Atishi seeks arrest quashing.

The Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) has agreed to contest two Lok Sabha seats as part of its arrangement with the BJP in Tamil Nadu, as announced on Wednesday.

A 22-year-old woman and her daughter were repatriated from PoK to Poonch after crossing the LoC. There is still no clarity on where they have stayed for one month but the sources said that they might have stayed with relatives. Her husband filed a missing FIR and said that his wife and daughter left the house after the argument and didn't return.

In 2023, WMO reported record-breaking greenhouse gas levels, temperatures, ice cover loss, and climate challenges. UN Secretary-General and WMO Secretary-General raised alarms on climate crisis impacts, nearing Paris Agreement limits, and inequality crisis effects.

President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, extended his gratitude to the Indian Navy on Monday for successfully rescuing its 7 crew members that were being held hostage by pirates aboard a hijacked Bulgarian ship. In a post on X, the President conferred his sincere gratitude to PM Modi for the brave action of the Navy rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian ship.

Kalahandi, once known for poverty, is now a key part of Odisha's transformation. BJP and BJD both claim credit as the constituency heads to the polls. With BJP aiming to retain its hold, BJD is determined to secure the seat. Congress, too, is strategizing to regain its influence in this tribal-dominated area. The election outcome will determine who wins over the voters in Kalahandi.

RSS's Hosabale views electoral bonds as an 'experiment', emphasised the need for scrutiny, and also points out that the concept of electoral bonds is not entirely new and has been implemented before. ABPS re-elected Dattatreya Hosabale for the post of 'Sarkaryavah' (general secretary) for three years. Election Commission data involves ITC, Mahindra, and Mahindra. The Sabha was held in Nagpur.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday exuded confidence that his party BJP will win all 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state with a high margin of votes. BJP members work throughout the year and "we are ready for the Lok Sabha elections." We believe in our vision of development, in welfare schemes for the poor and in the dedication of our workers," Sharma said.

RLJP president Paras criticizes BJP for seat sharing injustice, plans to contest from party's seats in Bihar, awaits NDA candidates announcement. Reports suggest Chirag given five seats, including Hajipur.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes the flawed process of appointing election commissioners, highlighting procedural issues, lack of shortlisting, and rapid resignations, while opposing govt's influence and specific candidate nominations. Giving details of the meeting of the collegium that took place on Thursday, Chowdhury said he had no option but to be a bystander to the proceedings and registered his protest against two names proposed by govt for posts of EC.

Future Gaming, led by Santiago Martin, bought Rs 1,394 crore electoral bonds, paid Rs 6,000 crore GST. Facing ED probes, he caused Rs 910 crore loss to Sikkim govt. Detained in Vellore prison, involved in Punjab lottery scam. Future Gaming bought Rs 1,394 crore worth of electoral bonds between April 2019 and Jan 2024. The company, with its headquarters in Coimbatore, said in its annual report for 2021-22 that it had a turnover of Rs 20,000 crore.