Here are the top 10 headlines from across India:
National & Political News
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Redistribution of Lok Sabha Seats: The Centre has mooted a proposal for the inter-state redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 Census. The move suggests increasing total seats up to 850 to operationalize the 33% women’s reservation before the 2029 polls.
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Political Shift in Bihar: BJP leader Samrat Choudhary is set to be elevated as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, marking a major strategic transition for the NDA in the state.
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PM Modi’s Campaign Blitz: Ahead of the April 23 Assembly polls, Prime Minister Modi held a massive roadshow in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, asserting that the AIADMK-led alliance is poised for a definitive victory.
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Security Deployment for Bengal Polls: The Election Commission has announced the deployment of 2,407 companies of Central Armed Police Forces for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 23.
Economy & Business
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IMF Growth Forecast: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s growth outlook slightly to 6.5%, citing resilience despite global geopolitical tensions and a general slowdown in other major economies.
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Market Volatility: Indian stock markets saw a sharp dip of nearly 2% today following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks, which has triggered concerns over rising global oil prices.
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Gold Prices Surge: Driven by festive demand for the upcoming Akshaya Tritiya (April 19) and global uncertainty, gold prices in India have jumped, with 24K gold trading near ₹15,622 per gram in some regions.
International Relations & Defense
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Naval Deployment: The Indian Navy has deployed INS Dhruv, its specialized nuclear missile-tracking and ocean-surveillance vessel, into the Arabian Sea following a live-firing window declared by Pakistan.
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Diplomatic Hosting: India has confirmed it will host Foreign Minister-level meetings for both BRICS and the Quad in May, marking a significant month for Indian diplomacy.
Regional & Social
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Himachal Day Celebrations: Today marks Himachal Day, celebrating the state’s foundation in 1948. Major celebrations are being held across the state and in Ladakh under the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” initiative.
Tragic Note: In Odisha, a probe has been ordered by CM Mohan Charan Majhi after over 100 students fell ill and one student died following a meal at a state-run residential school in Mayurbhanj.
