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April 18, 2026 1:55 PM

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BJP accuses opposition of blocking historic women’s empowerment measure

On the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failing to pass in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi said that the Congress has taken a stand that appears to be against the interests of women. She said that women across the country were looking forward with great...

April 18, 2026 1:35 PM

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Hajj 2026 begins for India as first group of pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia

The first batch of 371 pilgrims for Hajj 2026 departed for Mecca in Saudi Arabia from New Delhi today, marking the commencement of the annual pilgrimage season from India. The pilgrims left for Mecca from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and the first flight was flagged off by the Secretary ...

April 18, 2026 1:06 PM

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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan extends greetings on World Heritage Day

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of World Heritage Day today. In a social media post, he said that India’s rich cultural and natural heritage stands as a testament to the country’s civilizational depth, diversity, and enduring values. He noted...

April 18, 2026 12:49 PM

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Government debunks fake video on income tax clearance certificate for travel

The Government has debunked a video circulating on social media claiming that all Indian citizens must obtain an income-tax clearance certificate every time before leaving the country. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau has informed that the claim is fake. The Unit added that tax cl...

April 18, 2026 12:32 PM

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HM Amit Shah extends greetings on Prakash Purab of Guru Angad Dev

Home Minister Amit Shah today extended greetings on the occasion of Prakash Purab of the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad Dev. In a social media post, Mr Shah said that Guru Angad Dev made service, devotion and social reform the fundamental pillars of his life. He added that Guru Angad Dev propagated th...

April 18, 2026 8:56 AM

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Allahabad High Court directs FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court in Uttar Pradesh has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP from Rae Bareli and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in a dual citizenship case. A single bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi ob...