M.P. farmers to get increased compensation
Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav has announced that farmers will receive four times the market price for their land as part of agricultural land acquisition efforts....
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Election preparations in Madurai
Ahead of polling day, election officials and materials were dispatched to polling stations across 10 Assembly constituencies in Madurai....
Life sentences for petrol bomb attack
Nine individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in a petrol bomb attack that killed seven people....
Election preparations across Tamil Nadu
More than 3.4 lakh election officials and EVMs were dispatched to polling booths across Tamil Nadu, with 163 FIRs registered over social media posts violating the Moral Code of Conduct....
Sign language interpreters for hearing impaired voters
Sign language interpreters will be available at polling stations to assist hearing-impaired voters in Chennai....
Girl sexually assaulted near Cheyyar
A girl was sexually assaulted near Cheyyar. An investigation is underway. The Hindu reports on the incident....
SP delegation attacked in Ghazipur
A SP delegation en route to meet a victim's family was allegedly attacked in Ghazipur. Locals are questioning outside interference and politicisation of the death, according to The Hindu. Akhilesh claims Uttar Pradesh is...
Women seek 33% reservation in legislature
Women's groups have sought 33% reservation in the legislature, accusing the BJP of using the Women's Reservation Bill for political gain. The Hindu reports on a round table meeting where this was discussed....
Japan Arrests South Korean Outside Yasukuni Shrine Ceremony
A South Korean national was arrested outside Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine for holding a banner with political messages. Japan's prime minister did not attend the ceremony, but around 120 lawmakers did....
Man kills wife in Bengaluru
A man has been found dead with his wife in Bengaluru. The incident is currently under investigation....
Chelsea fires manager Liam Rosenior
Chelsea has fired manager Liam Rosenior less than four months into the job due to a dreadful run of results, reports The Hindu. Assistant Calum McFarlane will take charge on an interim basis until the end of the season....
Engineering student found dead
An engineering student has been found dead, according to The Hindu. Further details are not available....
Debate over Model Code of Conduct compliance
Opposition parties and activists have urged the Election Commission of India to act on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's April 18 address, alleging a violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The EC has yet to respond, report...
Techie injured in Gachibowli fire succumbs
A techie who was injured in a Gachibowli fire has succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment. This is according to The Hindu....
West Bengal Elections: 3.60 Crore Voters to Decide Fate of 1452 Candidates
The first phase of West Bengal elections is underway, with over 3.60 crore voters deciding the fate of 1452 candidates across 152 Assembly seats. Over 2400 companies of central forces have been deployed to conduct the po...
Man Held with 62 kg of Suspected Ganja
A man was arrested in possession of 62 kg of suspected ganja. Details of the incident are not available....
EU Unblocks €90 Billion Ukraine Loan After Hungary Row
The EU has unblocked a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, following a row with Hungary. The definitive sign-off is expected by Thursday (April 23). Budapest had been waiting for Russian oil to arrive through the Druzhba pipel...
Top EU Diplomats Expect Hungary to Approve Ukraine Loan by Thursday
Reuters reports that diplomats expect Hungary to approve the €90 billion loan for Ukraine by Thursday (April 23). Meanwhile, the South China Morning Post notes that Budapest is waiting for Russian oil to arrive through t...
Severe Heatwave Hits Andhra Pradesh, Kadapa Reaches 44.4°C
A severe heatwave has been forecasted in 95 mandals of Andhra Pradesh for April 23. Isolated places may witness light rain and thunderstorms until April 25....
Ensure Voice of South is Heard in Parliament
The odds are stacked against southern States and their elected representatives under the 131st Amendment Bill, a news article notes....