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'Case by case': SC on resolving disputes on faith and rights
CJISurya Kant cautioned against attempts to frame rigid doctrines for future cases.
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April 23, 2026
Hindustan Times Noida
The stakes are high in the Sabarimala matter
As the Supreme Court hears the Sabarimala reference, an old idea has returned to centre stage: Constitutional morality, the conscience that allows courts to navigate difficult terrain.
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April 23, 2026
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In Bengal hinterland, poll victory might hinge on ground visibility
“When the floods came, nobody helped us.
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April 23, 2026
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Bihar to distribute cooking coal through PDS amid LPG crisis
In a first-of-its-kind move, the Bihar government has decided to distribute coal for domestic cooking through the public distribution system (PDS), seeking to cushion low-income households from rising LPG costs and supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
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April 23, 2026
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Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait day after ceasefire extended
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway.
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April 23, 2026
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Traders warn Iran strait tolls risk setting global precedent
Shipping executives at two of the world’s biggest commodity traders said they're concerned Iranian tolls on the Strait of Hormuz set a dangerous precedent for the free flow of global trade.
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April 23, 2026
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BJP to intensify efforts for remaining 142 seats
WEST BENGAL
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April 23, 2026
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Merc, BMW ‘racing’ on highway in F’bad hit motorcycle; 2 injured
Two speeding luxury cars were allegedly involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Wednesday after one of the vehicles — a Mercedes — lost control and rammed into a motorcycle, injuring two people.
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April 23, 2026
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Pahalgam, 1 year on: Tributes pour in
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the nation in paying tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary, with leaders across parties reaffirming India’s resolve to combat terrorism.
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April 23, 2026
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POLL SEIZURES IN TAMIL NADU, WEST BENGAL CROSS ₹1,000-CR MARK
Poll-related seizures, including cash, drugs and liquor meant to allure voters, have crossed the ₹1,000 crore mark in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
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April 23, 2026
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EC notice to Kharge over remark on PM
TOP BJP LEADERS SEEK STRICT ACTION
2 min |
April 23, 2026
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93.3 mn to decide fate of 5,501 in Bengal, TN polls
Around 93.3 million voters will decide the fate of 5,501 candidates in the fray across all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu and 152 of the 294 constituencies in West Bengal on Thursday.
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April 23, 2026
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HC stays EC's preventive action order against 'troublemakers'
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday stayed an order from the Election Commission's police observer, who had directed the West Bengal director general of police (DGP) to take preventive action against several citizens terming them as “troublemakers” ahead of the first-phase polling in the eastern state.
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April 23, 2026
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{ ONLINE SCAM } THE STUDENT CREATED ‘EMILY HART’, A U.S.-BASED NURSE RESEMBLING AI MAGA persona pays off
For Indian medical student, AI MAGA persona pays off
2 min |
April 23, 2026
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Mamata put democracy in jeopardy: SC on I-PAC raid
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee had put “the whole democracy in jeopardy” by allegedly obstructing search operations carried out by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at the Kolkata offices of political consultancy firm I-PAC and the residence of its director Pratik Jain earlier this year.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
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Online games from Pak China, Turkey may be told to register with govt
Certain online social games in India could be required to register with the government based on their country of origin — particularly those linked to China, Pakistan, or Turkey—an IT ministry official told HT as the government notified the final rules under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025 on Wednesday.
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April 23, 2026
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Manush-Diya targeting Asian Games success
Of the three Asian Games medals ever secured by Indian paddlers, two have a doubles stamp on it.
3 min |
April 23, 2026
Hindustan Times Noida
Bihar to distribute cooking coal via PDS
In a first-ofits-kind move, the Bihar government has decided to distribute coal for domestic cooking through the public distribution system (PDS), seeking to cushion low-income households from rising LPG costs and supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
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NCERT Class 9 maths book puts ancient India in focus
A new Class 9 mathematics textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) calls the Sindhu-Sarasvati civilisation the first systematic use of grid-based thinking, says Ujjayini (Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh) marked the central longitude meridian in the ancient world, and credits the Rigveda for setting the stage for the modern number system.
4 min |
April 23, 2026
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Strait blockade drives up costs at Panama Canal
The war in the Middle East has boosted demand to move vital cargo through the Panama Canal to such an extent that one vessel carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) paid $4 million to skip the line and avoid a wait that can take up to five days, according to an official report.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
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Lifetime smoking ban for 17 or younger in UK
Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on smoking.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
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Shah, Mamata kick off 2nd phase campaign
WEST BENGAL
2 min |
April 23, 2026
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India, Germany agree to deepen defence ties
India and Germany on Wednesday signed a defence industrial cooperation roadmap to promote joint development and co-production of weapons and systems and bolster the bilateral military relationship, during talks between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin
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April 23, 2026
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Leicester held, relegated to third tier
Former Premier League champions Leicester were relegated to the third tier for only the second time in their history after a 2-2.draw against Hull on Tuesday.
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April 23, 2026
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This place a poem
On the landmark year of a beloved hang-out
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April 23, 2026
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HC bench split on dog meat trade in Nagaland
A division bench of the Gauhati High Court (GHC) on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on two writ petitions seeking ban on sale of dog meat in Nagaland with one of the judges registering his dissent.
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April 23, 2026
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NCLAT reserves its judgement in Jaiprakash insolvency case
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday reserved its judgment on pleas filed by Vedanta Ltd challenging the selection of Adani Enterprises as the successful bidder for debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) under the insolvency process.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
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Kailash Hills horror: IIT grad raped, killed
A 22-year-old woman was raped and strangled with a mobile phone charger cable at her home in south Delhi's Kailash Hills on Wednesday morning by a 23-year-old former household employee who apparently gained entry after exploiting a narrow window when her parents had stepped out as part of their daily routine, police said.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
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‘Butter chicken tsunami’: NZ min gets flak for racist India trade deal barb
A senior New Zealand minister has sparked outrage by deriding a planned free trade deal with India as a “butter chicken tsunami”.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
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Kochhar hopes for a ‘perfect week’ in sapping Singapore
It’s 30°C outside, but it feels like 40 degrees.
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