Shelter home kids not visited by kin to be added to adoption pool

Central Adoption Resource Authority (Cara) introduces a new process to include children from child care institutions as 'no visitation' and 'unfit guardian' categories for adoption. States and UTs to expedite registrations under Supreme Court directives. Over 9,000 children identified in new categories, with 11,546 in 'orphan, abandoned, and surrendered' category. Data submission deadline to Ministry is April 8.

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Pashupati Paras takes U-turn, to campaign for his estranged nephew Chirag Paswan in Lok Sabha polls

Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from the Union cabinet and plans to campaign for NDA candidates in all 40 LS seats in Bihar. He supports his nephew Chirag Paswan in Hajipur and aims for NDA victory.

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Navy rescues hijacked Iranian vessel with Pakistani crew

Indian Navy successfully rescued hijacked Iranian fishing vessel Al-Kambar 786 with 23-member Pakistani crew in Arabian Sea. Prompt action led to interception of vessel and surrender of armed pirates. Operation lasted over 12 hours with coercive measures to ensure crew safety. Navy conducting checks for vessel's return to fishing activities.

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Temperature may be above normal, heat wave conditions expected in April and May: IMD

The India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal temperatures and heat wave conditions in April and May. Dr. Naresh Kumar highlighted heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, with Delhi expecting light showers. Elevated temperatures and heat waves are anticipated in central and northwest India. Western disturbances will bring rain to these regions, while Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh experience heat waves.

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Indians chasing Canada MBA dreams were at 5-year-low in '23

In 2023, India-Canada diplomatic strains led to a decline in Indian students pursuing graduate management education in Canada. This marked a five-year low in student travel to Canada, attributed to limited job prospects, economic instability, and strained relations. The trend reflects a shift towards studying in central and south Asia.

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Kharge, Sonia, Rahul Gandhi to release Congress poll manifesto in Jaipur on April 6

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Haridwar candidate ‘found supporting BJP’, BSP changes nominee

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Atal pension plan 'coercive', says Jairam, finance minister returns fire

A debate between finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress member of parliament Jairam Ramesh on the Atal Pension Yojana highlighted differing views. Ramesh criticised the scheme for alleged coercion and unauthorized enrollment, while Sitharaman defended its opt-out payment system. The scheme aims to benefit the economically disadvantaged with an 8% return.

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Ramakrishna Mission president Swami Smaranananda dies at 95, PM Modi pays tribute

Swami Smaranananda, aged 95, passed away due to old age ailments. PM Modi paid tribute, emphasizing his impact and presidency. He dedicated his life to service, inspiring many. Om Shanti.

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Desk jockeys beware, sitting could be the new smoking

Many of us find ourselves sitting for the majority of our waking hours, whether it be at work, during meals, or while relaxing at home. While chairs have become our constant companions, medical professionals have sounded the alarm on the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting, likening it to the hazards of smoking in today's sedentary world.

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Man loses Rs 1.5 crore in online betting, wife ends life alleging harassment

The lure of online cricket betting took a horrible turn with a man running up debts in crores to fund his get-rich-quick endeavour and his wife eventually ending her life as threats from those who had lent money to her husband led her to a breaking point. An assistant engineer with the state minor irrigation department in Hosadurga, Chitradurga, allegedly lost around Rs 1.5 crore in online cricket betting, following which, his homemaker wife died by suicide.

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In 6th list, Congress pits Prahlad Gunjal against Om Birla from Kota

A day after BJP released its fifth list, Congress announced its sixth list of five candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, fielding Prahlad Gunjal from Kota to take on outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The list had no names from Karnataka. The party is yet to name candidates for Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ballari and Chamarajanagar LS constituencies.

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14 hurt in MP's Mahakal temple fire, gulal chemical suspected to have triggered it

At least 14 devotees and priests were injured in a fire inside the sanctum sanctorum of Mahakal Temple in Ujjain in the early hours of Holi, on Monday. It's the first time that such an incident happened at the Jyotirlinga temple. The fire broke out during Bhasmarti when devotees were showering colours as part of Holi celebrations, temple management committee chairman and Ujjain collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said.

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'When you need a giant-size washing machine': Jairam Ramesh on Naveen Jindal joining BJP

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Charuni’s Sanyukt Sangharsh Party to contest Lok Sabha elections

Gurnam Singh Charuni of SSP plans to contest 2024 Lok Sabha elections against Manohar Lal Khattar. No alliance with BJP or JJP. Open to Congress, AAP, INLD. Charuni emphasizes support for farmers and labourers.

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'Concrete' evidence against Congress with income tax department, says Delhi high court

Delhi high court on Friday dismissed its petitions challenging income tax department's proceedings to reassess its income, noting that the party had come to court at the "fag end" of the process and I-T department had collated "substantial and concrete" evidence warranting further scrutiny of its income. Court said on the basis of the material, which was gathered in those searches, the assessing officer also drew corresponding ‘satisfaction notes’ for initiation of proceedings against Congress.

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Modi backs Brand Bhutan as India doubles assistance; Bharat & Bhutan to cooperate on national interest issues

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'Organ transplant must be ramped up to meet demands’

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Mumbai economic offences wing freezes over 20 bank accounts in investment fraud probe

Mumbai EOW freezes 20+ bank accounts linked to Ambar Dalal and Ritz Consultancy Services in a Rs 150+ crore investment fraud. Investigations are ongoing with a supervisory team, studying frozen accounts, and victims' demographics. It all started after a Juhu-based fashion designer had lodged an FIR on March 15 against Dalal.

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Passports seized, scions of two separatist J&K families cut off ideological ties with kin through ads

Geelani's granddaughter and Shabir Shah's daughter disavow anti-India views, facing legal issues. Ruwa Shah's father was arrested for terror funding, while she engaged in alleged anti-India activities after returning from Istanbul. Sama, Shah's daughter, recently received an ED summons in a money laundering case involving her father. The agency had previously summoned her in 2019

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ED arrests Delhi CM in excise policy case. A timeline of events

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested by Enforcement Directorate in liquor policy case after questioning at residence. Second CM arrested recently, following Hemant Soren. Kejriwal skipped nine ED summons, visited Singrauli, MP. High court denied protection, seeks Supreme Court intervention. Atishi seeks arrest quashing.

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Take action against Union minister for linking Tamils to Bengaluru blast: EC to Karnataka CEO

Election Commission directs Karnataka CEO to take action on DMK complaint against Shobha Karandlaje's statement linking Tamil Nadu people to Bengaluru bomb blast. Compliance report requested within 48 hours. Terming Karandlaje’s remarks as a violation of Section 123(3) and Section 125 and as well as the model code of conduct, Tamil Nadu’s ruling party sought action against the minister and BJP.

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J&K woman, who entered PoK with infant daughter, repatriated

A 22-year-old woman and her daughter were repatriated from PoK to Poonch after crossing the LoC. There is still no clarity on where they have stayed for one month but the sources said that they might have stayed with relatives. Her husband filed a missing FIR and said that his wife and daughter left the house after the argument and didn't return.

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All-Kashmir DGPC Coordination Committee formed for welfare of Sikh community

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Google, Apollo join hands to leverage AI for early detection of cancers, TB in India

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Omar says People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration intact, signals Lok Sabha seat rethink

Omar Abdullah affirms PAGD cohesion despite NC's separate LS strategy. The alliance, including NC, PDP, CPI(M), and Awami National Conference, prepares for the Valley's LS seats. Omar criticises the Centre's interference in Jammu and Kashmir elections. Earlier, Omar said that the NC would contest election on all the three Lok Sabha seats in the valley, leaving the J&K to INDIA bloc.

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Bulgarian President thanks India for rescuing its citizens from hijacked ship MV Ruen

President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, extended his gratitude to the Indian Navy on Monday for successfully rescuing its 7 crew members that were being held hostage by pirates aboard a hijacked Bulgarian ship. In a post on X, the President conferred his sincere gratitude to PM Modi for the brave action of the Navy rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian ship.

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Electoral bonds is 'experiment,' not entirely new concept: RSS Leader

RSS's Hosabale views electoral bonds as an 'experiment', emphasised the need for scrutiny, and also points out that the concept of electoral bonds is not entirely new and has been implemented before. ABPS re-elected Dattatreya Hosabale for the post of 'Sarkaryavah' (general secretary) for three years. Election Commission data involves ITC, Mahindra, and Mahindra. The Sabha was held in Nagpur.

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YSRCP, Congress are pieces of same cloth, says PM Modi

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Rooftop solar applications top govt target in a month

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Ahead of delivery, Army raises Apache attack chopper squadron

Ahead of the delivery of six Apache attack helicopters from the US from May onwards, the Army on Friday raised the squadron for the heavy-duty choppers at Jodhpur along the western front with Pakistan. The Apache squadron was raised in the presence of Army Aviation’s director general Lt-General Ajay Suri and other officials.

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RLJP chief Paras sounds bugle of revolt against BJP leadership over 'raw deal' to his party

RLJP president Paras criticizes BJP for seat sharing injustice, plans to contest from party's seats in Bihar, awaits NDA candidates announcement. Reports suggest Chirag given five seats, including Hajipur.

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Future Gaming’s Santiago Martin on ED, IT radar for over a decade

Future Gaming, led by Santiago Martin, bought Rs 1,394 crore electoral bonds, paid Rs 6,000 crore GST. Facing ED probes, he caused Rs 910 crore loss to Sikkim govt. Detained in Vellore prison, involved in Punjab lottery scam. Future Gaming bought Rs 1,394 crore worth of electoral bonds between April 2019 and Jan 2024. The company, with its headquarters in Coimbatore, said in its annual report for 2021-22 that it had a turnover of Rs 20,000 crore.

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