India issues advisory for citizens, asks those in Iran to return immediately

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`Don`t travel to Iran`: India issues advisory for citizens, asks those in Iran to return immediately

The Indian Embassy in Tehran reiterated that all Indian nationals currently in Iran should leave the country through designated land border routes, strictly in coordination with the Embassy.

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Friday, April 24, 2026, 08:54 GMT +5:30
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Trainer jet to frontline shield: How India’s HTT-40 could change drone defence against China, Pakistan

India can modify its HTT-40 trainer aircraft into a low-cost drone hunter to counter slow-moving threats like loitering munitions. The idea highlights cheaper operations, longer patrol time and better suitability for intercepting drones compared to high-speed fighter jets.

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Friday, April 24, 2026, 08:45 GMT +5:30
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`Kabhi India aa ke dekho…`: Iran embassy suggests `one-way cultural detox` trip to Donald Trump | Video

A controversy erupted after Trump shared a video on Truth Social featuring right-wing conservative author and radio host Michael Savage. In the clip, Savage, while criticising US immigration laws, referred to India as a “hellhole on the planet.”

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Friday, April 24, 2026, 08:30 GMT +5:30
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Watch: Fast boats, masked soldiers, live fire – How Iran seized India-bound ships in Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran Conflict: The footage shows speedboats carrying Iranian flags moving toward commercial vessels, followed by armed personnel in masks climbing aboard at sea.

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Friday, April 24, 2026, 07:46 GMT +5:30
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‘Hindus have nothing to apologise for’: RSS leader makes strong case in US for religion’s philosophy

Hindu Philosophy: RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said in Washington DC that Hindu philosophy is not supremacist and Hindus have never invaded or enslaved other nations. He also said cultural values and modernisation can exist together.

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Friday, April 24, 2026, 06:00 GMT +5:30
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Analysis: 92% in West Bengal, 85% in Tamil Nadu elections – What these highest ever turnouts say about who may win

Assembly Elections 2026: West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded their highest-ever voter turnout, with 92.28% and 85.05% respectively. Women voted in higher numbers than men in both states. Analysts said turnout alone doesn’t predict outcomes, with attention moving to gender, youth, regional patterns, SIR revisions and the role of important political players.

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Friday, April 24, 2026, 05:03 GMT +5:30
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91% turnout in West Bengal, 84% in Tamil Nadu – The real story is who led the record turnout

Assembly Elections 2026: Record voter turnout was seen in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, with 84.69% and 91.78% participation respectively. Women voted in higher numbers than men in both states. The Election Commission credited outreach efforts and voter-friendly steps, while political parties traded strong reactions as isolated incidents of violence and disruptions were reported.

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Friday, April 24, 2026, 00:31 GMT +5:30
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Nari Shakti scripts history: Women outvote men to smash all-time records in Bengal and Tamil Nadu

West Bengal recorded 91.78% and Tamil Nadu 84.69% voter turnout in the 2026 polls—the highest since independence. Know how female voters outpaced men in this historic surge.
 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 23:52 GMT +5:30
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`Inappropriate and poor taste’: India slams Trump`s `Hellhole` remark and birthright citizenship rant

India’s MEA officially reacted to US President Donald Trump’s social media post targeting Indian immigrants and birthright citizenship. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calls the remarks “uninformed” and “in poor taste.”
 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 23:40 GMT +5:30
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The 92% mystery: DNA decodes how pruning 91 lakh names impacted Bengal’s voting surge

Several factors are being attributed to the surge in turnout. The revision of electoral rolls under SIR reportedly led to the deletion of around 12 per cent of voter names, prompting many to vote to secure their electoral status. 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 23:19 GMT +5:30
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Train-the-trainers model to scale Punjab`s `Shikhya Kranti` with Finland partnership: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

CM Bhagwant Mann reviews the Punjab-Finland education partnership at the University of Turku. Over 300 teachers are being trained to replace rote learning with joyful, participatory methods in Punjab’s ‘Sikhya Kranti.’
 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 21:21 GMT +5:30
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History at the booth: Why Bengal and Tamil Nadu just saw their highest-ever turnout since independence

West Bengal Election Result 2026: West Bengal recorded a historic 91.35% turnout in Phase 1 of the 2026 Assembly polls. Is it a wave of change or the result of 91 lakh voter deletions and the return of migrant workers? Dive into the data here.
 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 21:12 GMT +5:30
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India heatwave alert: IMD forecasts 44°C peak across Delhi, UP, and Rajasthan; severe warning for Vidarbha

India heatwave alert, April 2026: IMD predicted temperatures rising to 44°C across Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, and MP by April 27. Check the state-wise forecast, severe warnings for Vidarbha, and “warm night” alerts here.
 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 20:12 GMT +5:30
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Marathi mandatory for licensed rickshaw, taxi drivers from May 1: Maha Minister ​

A licence inspection campaign will be conducted through 59 regional and sub-regional offices of the Motor Transport Department, and it will be verified whether the concerned drivers can read and write Marathi. ​

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 19:45 GMT +5:30
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Delhi traffic alert: Major jams expected near DU north campus from April 23-25; check routes to avoid

Delhi Traffic Police issues an advisory for April 23-25 due to Hindu College’s MECCA-2026 fest. Check traffic diversions at Mall Road, Patel Chest, and Malka Ganj here.
 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 19:26 GMT +5:30
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Counting chickens too soon? Opposition cheers women’s quota bill setback, but will it pay off in Bengal elections?

West Bengal Election 2026: Presently, the women’s representation in the country’s Parliament and state assemblies remains low. The Bill, by guaranteeing 33 per cent reservation to women, sought to increase their presence. However, the women’s reservation bill, despite all-around support, failed to pass the Lok Sabha test in 2026 primarily because of a united Opposition, which accused the Centre of pursuing its agenda of delimitation in the guise of women’s quota.

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 19:08 GMT +5:30
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Massive voter turnout reported as West Bengal nears 90% and Tamil Nadu surges past 82% by 5 pm

Polling in West Bengal saw strong participation, reaching 89.93 per cent by 5 pm, according to the ECI data. The high participation of voters signals robust engagement across both states. Meanwhile, polling for the 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 152 constituencies in West Bengal began amid tight security. 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 18:18 GMT +5:30
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Kedarnath Yatra 2026: Tragedy as Gujarat pilgrim dies; son alleges 1-hour delay in medical aid

Tragedy on Day 1 of Char Dham Yatra 2026 as a 69-year-old Gujarat pilgrim dies of a heart attack in Kedarnath. Family alleges medical negligence and “VIP culture” after carrying the victim to the hospital on their shoulders.
 

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 18:01 GMT +5:30
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J-K: Woman, including four OGWs, arrested in Srinagar; Arms and ammunition recovered

A senior police officer said the arrests were made from the Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Wednesday during a late-night intelligence-based operation.

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 17:57 GMT +5:30
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From cities to smallest towns, patients billed in lakhs are walking out with zero payment, say doctors

At the heart of this transformation is the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), a flagship initiative of the Bhagwant Mann Government that is rapidly reshaping how people access healthcare. In just three months, over 40 lakh health cards have been issued, ensuring coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per family annually. The scale of adoption reflects both urgency and trust. On April 21 alone, 28766 registrations were carried out under the scheme, signalling a healthcare system that is now responsive, inclusive, and people-centric.

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Thursday, April 23, 2026, 17:28 GMT +5:30
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