Kerala: IMD issues yellow alert for hot, humid conditions till Sunday

April 17, 2026 10:11 PM

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Kerala: IMD issues yellow alert for hot, humid conditions till Sunday

In Keralam, amid scorching heat, the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in the state till Sunday. Maximum temperatures are likely to reach 40 degree Celsius in Palakkad district, 39 degree Celsius in Kollam, and 38 degree Celsius in Kottayam, while...

Haj pilgrimage from India set to commence tomorrow

April 17, 2026 10:09 PM

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Haj pilgrimage from India set to commence tomorrow

The Haj pilgrimage from India for the year 2026 is set to commence tomorrow, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia from various embarkation points across the country. The Ministry of Minority Affairs said that over 1 lakh 75 thousand pilgrims are expected to undertake...

J&K CM Abdullah unveils Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club jersey

April 17, 2026 10:05 PM

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J&K CM Abdullah unveils Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club jersey

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the jersey of the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club at a function in Jammu. The event was attended by Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, and members of the club.   Appreciating ...

Gujarat HC dismisses Asaram Ashram Trust appeals over Motera land

April 17, 2026 10:02 PM

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Gujarat HC dismisses Asaram Ashram Trust appeals over Motera land

The Gujarat High Court today dismissed the appeals filed by the Asaram Ashram Trust and refused to grant any interim relief, clearing the way for the state government to reclaim over 45,000 square metres of land in the Motera area currently occupied by the Ashram.   In a significant ruling, a divisi...

Govt undertakes reforms to strengthen functioning of Norms Committees under DGFT

April 17, 2026 9:59 PM

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Govt undertakes reforms to strengthen functioning of Norms Committees under DGFT

The government has undertaken a series of targeted reforms to strengthen the functioning of Norms Committees (NCs) under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in a statement, said that these measures are aimed at improving turnaround time, enabling ea...

3rd Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade and Investment held in New Delhi

April 17, 2026 9:55 PM

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3rd Session of India-Norway Dialogue on Trade and Investment held in New Delhi

The 3rd Session of the India-Norway Dialogue on Trade and Investment (DTI) was held in New Delhi. The Dialogue was co-chaired by, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Mohit Yadav and Director General, Department of Trade Policy, Ministry of Trade Nina Christine ...

PM Modi expresses grief over mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

April 17, 2026 9:47 PM

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PM Modi expresses grief over mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. In a social media post, Mr Modi extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. The Prime Minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.