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April 24, 2026 2:36 PM

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NHRC seeks detailed report on boiler explosion at Chhattisgarh power plant

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Chhattisgarh, over the reported death of 13 workers and injuries to 20 others due to a boiler tube explosion at a thermal power plant in the Sakti district of Chhattisgarh. Taking suo m...

April 24, 2026 2:30 PM

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Census 2027 to begin in Punjab from April 30 in two phases

In Punjab, the Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases starting from April 30th. Comprehensive administrative arrangements have been put in place for this humongous task, which serves as a comprehensive source of socio-economic and demographic information and plays a crucial role in development,...

April 24, 2026 2:24 PM

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Guwahati High Court rejects Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea

The Guwahati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by senior Congress leader Pawan Khera. The Bench of Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia today declined to grant him relief in connection with a case registered by the Crime Branch of Guwahati Police. During the hearing held earlier on Apr...

April 24, 2026 2:07 PM

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Virudhunagar factory blast, issues notices

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu and the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar, over the reported death of 18 workers and injuries to six others in an explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit in the Kattanarpatti area of the V...

April 24, 2026 2:03 PM

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High voter turnout in Bengal Assembly polls a good sign: MP Rajeev Shukla

On West Bengal records voter turnout in the first phase of Assembly elections, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said that it is surprising and a very good thing that so many people have participated in the voting. Talking to reporters, Mr Shukla noted that all political parties are interpreting the high vo...

April 24, 2026 1:58 PM

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NDA government led by CM Samrat Choudhary wins trust vote in Bihar Assembly

In Bihar, the NDA government, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, secured a victory in the trust vote in the Legislative Assembly today. During the one-day special session of the House, the trust motion was passed by voice vote, as no formal division of votes was required. Responding to the deba...

April 24, 2026 1:54 PM

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NHRC issues notice to Odisha Chief Secretary over death of two schoolgirls

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Odisha and the Superintendent of Police, Gajapati, over the reported death of two girl students in a school. Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, the commission has sought a detailed report wi...

April 24, 2026 1:48 PM

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Puducherry Airport expands connectivity with new IndiGo Bengaluru flight services

Airports Authority of India-operated Puducherry Airport has announced that IndiGo will introduce additional flight services from Puducherry to Bengaluru starting from the 1st of next month. As per the revised schedule, a morning flight will depart Bengaluru at 10:10 a.m. and arrive in Puducherry at ...