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April 16, 2026 5:58 PM
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Vote counting for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections will take place tomorrow across 17 counting centres, covering all 28 seats. State Election Commission Secretary Anurag Sen said today that strict security arrangements have been put in place around counting...
April 16, 2026 5:52 PM
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In South Africa, Julius Malema, a prominent opposition leader, has been sentenced to five years after being found guilty of violating firearm laws. The conviction arises from a 2018 incident where he fired a rifle during a political rally. Malema, who leads the Economic Freedom Fighters party, was c...
April 16, 2026 5:29 PM
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The Government has debunked a video circulating on social media claiming that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting a financial scheme promising early monetary benefits. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau informed that the video is fake and AI-generated. It a...
April 16, 2026 5:17 PM
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Benchmark domestic equity indices ended today’s session marginally lower. The Sensex dropped 123 points or 0.16 per cent, to close at 77, 989, and the Nifty dipped 35 points or 0.14 per cent, to settle at 24,197. However, In the broader market on the National Stock Exchange, the Mid-cap 100 rose ove...
April 16, 2026 5:11 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Indian Railways ecosystem has undergone a fundamental shift and the results of that are visible in front of the citizens. Mr Modi stated this in a social media post, while sharing an article written by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in an English ...
April 16, 2026 5:04 PM
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The Election Commission today announced biennial elections to nine seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC), to take place on 12th May. According to the schedule, the notification will be issued on 23rd of this month, with 30th as the last date for filing of nominations. Scrutiny will take...
April 16, 2026 5:00 PM
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In Pakistan, five coal miners were killed in two separate mining accidents in Bolan and Duki coalfield areas of Balochistan. Officials said three miners died after they were trapped underground while methane gas accumulated in a coal mine in the Bolan coal mining field near Mach area. In a separat...
April 16, 2026 4:57 PM
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Kristalina Georgieva has said that India’s economy is expected to remain resilient even as global growth slows amid war-driven disruptions. Speaking at a press briefing during the IMF Spring Meetings, Ms Georgieva said, country's strong fundamentals are he...
April 16, 2026 4:41 PM
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Amid rising temperatures across Keralam, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in the state till Sunday. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has urged the public to take necessary precautions to prevent heat-related health issues....
April 16, 2026 3:56 PM
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BJP MP Hema Malini has said it is an important day for women across the country, as the Women's Reservation Bill is a step towards recognizing their ability and honouring them. Talking to media outside Parliament House, the BJP MP further called on the Opposition to support the Bill. She added t...
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