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Mohali Police bust online betting network linked to IPL matches
Mohali Police have busted an alleged IPL betting racket with the arrest of 16 accused during a raid in the Balongi area, officials said on Thursday.
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April 18, 2026
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PGIMER implements major infrastructure change for neurological services
In a major move aimed at enhancing patient care and improving clinical efficiency, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has announced the relocation of its Neurology and Neurosurgery Out Patient Departments (OPDs) to the Advanced Neurosciences Centre from April 20, 2026.
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April 18, 2026
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'Dispute in UDF over CM face,' claims Keralam Minister V Sivankutty
Keralam Minister V Sivankutty on Thursday took a dig at the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) over a“dispute” in the Congress regarding the Chief Ministerial face.
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April 18, 2026
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SC rejects plea against ECI's decision to transfer officers in WB post poll announcement
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by a West Bengal resident challenging the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s decision to transfer a batch of senior IAS and IPS officers from the state to other states following the announcement of Assembly election dates.
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April 18, 2026
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OMAR ABDULLAH ASSURES SWIFT ACTION AFTER HEARING PUBLIC AND SECTORAL CONCERNS
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah heard delegations and assured priority resolution of genuine public concerns.
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April 18, 2026
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GOYAL ENGAGES WITH SOUTH KOREAN, AUSTRIAN LEADERSHIP TO DEEPEN ECONOMIC TIES
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, advanced India's trade agenda through a series of diplomatic engagements on Thursday, holding a virtual meeting with South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and an in-person session with Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker.
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April 18, 2026
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'Not even a single rupee?': Kejriwal questions ED raids on AAP leaders
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at the Centre over repeated Enforcement Directorate raids on party leaders, asking how much black money had been recovered from the searches.
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April 18, 2026
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Delhi to roll out 1,000 modern public toilets
A new generation of public washrooms with modern facilities and kiosks selling basic amenities is set to come up across the capital, introducing a model that combines sanitation with a self-sustaining system for maintenance.
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April 18, 2026
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Markets close higher, Nifty gain 156 pts, Sensex up by 504 pts, FMCG leads with 2.65% gain
The domestic stock markets recovered from a weak start on Friday and closed higher, supported by improving geopolitical sentiment and a return of foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows.
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April 18, 2026
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GRAND WOMEN DIALOGUE HELD IN PINJORE ON NARI SHAKTI VANDAN ACT
Leader’s stress 33% women’s reservation as key step towards inclusive democracy
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April 18, 2026
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‘Pretext’ for delimitation to ‘never lose': SP
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the BJP of using the Women's Reservation Bill as a “pretext” to carry out delimitation and redraw Lok Sabha constituencies for electoral gain.
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April 18, 2026
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Ganga rejuvenation and its economic payoff
India is spending Rs.20,000 crore to clean the Ganga because letting it decay costs more—5-6% of GDP each year in illness, lost farm output and foregone tourism.
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April 18, 2026
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Tulip Garden visitors fall sharply this year
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Asia's largest tulip garden and one of Kashmir's leading seasonal attractions, witnessed a sharp decline in visitors this year, with footfall dropping by more than 50 per cent compared with the previous season, officials said on Friday.
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April 18, 2026
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THE VALLEY THAT SWALLOWS KNOWLEDGE
In 1974, a patents administrator at Stanford named Niels Reimers filed an application on behalf of two scientists, Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer, for a technique they had developed to splice DNA across species.
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April 18, 2026
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MP questions women's quota Bill timing
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji on Friday questioned the timing of holding a special session over the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill and the Delimitation Bill.
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April 18, 2026
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TVK's Aadhav Arjuna alleges DMK leaders profiting off of liquor sales
Claiming that Chief Minister MK Stalin has “failed as an administrator and a leader”, TVK’s Villivakkam candidate and General Secretary of Campaign Management, Aadhav Arjuna alleged that the problem of alcohol and drug abuse has been rampant in the constituency he is contesting in.
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April 18, 2026
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MNM President Kamal Haasan holds election campaign in Chennai for SPA alliance
Makkal Needhi Maiyam ( MNM ) President, Actor and MP Kamal Hassan on Friday started his election campaign in Chennai’s Chindadripet from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, where Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin is contesting.
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April 18, 2026
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Delhi Police arrest absconding accused persons in Brigadier assault case
The absconding accused persons in the Brigadier assault case have been arrested by the Delhi police.
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April 18, 2026
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Divisional Commissioner reviews Kashmir sewerage projects progress
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Thursday reviewed the progress of the 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Noorbagh and other major sewerage infrastructure projects being executed across the Valley, directing officials to resolve pending issues and ensure timely completion of works aimed at improving sanitation and reducing water pollution.
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April 18, 2026
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Baisaran Meadow sees tourists return year after terror attack
Nearly a year after a deadly militant attack devastated tourism in Baisaran Meadow near Pahalgam, the popular south Kashmir destination is once again witnessing a steady inflow of visitors, signalling renewed confidence amid strengthened security measures.
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April 18, 2026
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LPG demand softens, bookings fall to 46-50 lakh, supply remains normal: Govt
LPG demand is expected to moderate during the summer season, with bookings already witnessing a decline, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, during an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Friday.
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April 18, 2026
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Chandigarh civic body holds pledge ceremony against child marriage
The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to social reform by organising a pledge-taking programme against child marriage under the nationwide campaign “Child Marriage Free India.”
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April 18, 2026
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IGP Kashmir reviews security arrangements ahead of upcoming valley events
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Thursday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess and finalise arrangements for forthcoming events across the Valley, with directions issued to strengthen surveillance, traffic management and inter-agency coordination.
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April 18, 2026
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DELHI CM REKHA FLAGS OFF 200 ELECTRIC BUSES
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 200 electric buses at the East Vinod Nagar Depot and said her government is working in mission mode to fully transition Delhi's public transport to electric vehicles (EVs).
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April 18, 2026
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Free monthly ration scheme for migrants announced
The Jammu and Kashmir government announced that free ration would be distributed to migrants across the Union Territory from 18 April through designated ration depots under a special relief scheme.
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April 18, 2026
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INDIA'S GREEN PATHWAY: FROM CONSERVATION TO CLIMATE ACTION
In the twenty-first century, the relationship between development and the environment has moved from the margins of policy debate to the centre of national decision-making.
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April 18, 2026
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India's share of global GDP projected to rise to 7% by 2050: McKinsey
India’s share of global GDP is projected to rise from 3.7 per cent in 2025 to 7.0 per cent by 2050.
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April 18, 2026
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PETA rescues animals after Ghaziabad blaze
A rapid response team from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India rescued and treated several animals after a fire gutted nearly 150 shanties in a village in Ghaziabad, officials said on Friday.
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April 18, 2026
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Three held in Mehrauli honey-trap robbery case
A honey-trap robbery module operating in south Delhi’s Mehrauli area has been busted with the arrest of three people, including a 22-year-old woman who allegedly lured victims before her accomplices robbed them at knifepoint, police said on Friday.
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April 18, 2026
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MAMATA MADE BENGAL NO. 1 IN SCAMS, SAYS DEVENDRA FADNAVIS
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday delivered his sharpest indictment yet of West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), declaring that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s “biggest achievement” has been “making Bengal No. 1 in scams” as he eviscerated the State's fiscal record ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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