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April 13, 2026 11:58 AM

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UP govt introduces set of measures to strengthen labour welfare

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a set of measures to strengthen labour welfare and improve working conditions, following a high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on issues in select districts. Industrial development authorities have been directed to begin dialogue wi...

April 12, 2026 10:21 PM

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Assam: Earthquake and cyclonic storm hit Cachar district

In Silchar, the Cachar district was struck by a dual natural disaster today. At around 9:21 AM, an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 with its epicentre in Irongmara struck, triggering widespread panic across the region. This was the second tremor within a week, with the first one triggered on 7th of April...

April 12, 2026 10:18 PM

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Tamil Nadu: Edappadi assembly seat sees key contest 

In our series on constituency profiles, today we take a look at the Edappadi Assembly seat in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency has 26 thousand 375 voters.     The Salem district, which was formed in 1772, is surrounded by hills and hillocks. It is a fertile region with the very old...