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April 16, 2026 6:48 AM

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NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Nashik Harassment Allegations

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports concerning alleged incidents of sexual harassment of women at the Tata Consultancy Services BPO unit in Nashik, Maharashtra. In a statement, NCW said it has constituted a Fact-Finding Committee to conduct a detail...

April 15, 2026 10:30 PM

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Poll campaign heats up in West Bengal with rallies and road shows intensifying

In North Bengal, the election campaigns have been getting more and more intensified. The high profile leaders of all major parties are holding rallies, road shows, public meetings and door to door campaigns, trying hard to garner voter’s support. Today the TMC Supremo and the Chief Minister Mamata B...

April 15, 2026 9:09 PM

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Andhra Pradesh government signs MoU with NRSC to reduce lightning deaths

The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) to reduce deaths caused by lightning strikes, particularly in rural areas. The agreement was signed today at the State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) office by Managing...

April 15, 2026 9:59 AM

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Six devotees die in Punjab bus accident after Baisakhi pilgrimage

In Punjab, 6 devotees have reportedly died when the ill-fated bus they were travelling in met with an accident in the Fatehgarh Sahib district late last night.   They were returning after paying obeisance at Sri Anandpur Sahib on the occasion of Baisakhi. More details awaited.  

April 15, 2026 9:52 AM

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Vishu celebrated across Kerala with traditional fervour & devotion

Malayalis across the world are celebrating Vishu today, ushering in new hopes and prosperity. Vishu, a symbol of Keralam’s rich agrarian culture and abundance, is traditionally observed on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam.   This year, however, the festival falls on Medam 2. The day beg...

April 15, 2026 9:40 AM

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Tamil Nadu election campaign heats up as PM Modi to hold roadshow in Nagercoil

In Tamil Nadu, electioneering is on full swing. Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi will hold a road show at Nagercoil today.   AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palanisamy and Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Piyush Goyal will also join him. On Saturday, the Prime Minister will c...