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Violence over Waqf Act in Bengal: Calcutta HC orders immediate CAPF deployment
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Saturday directed the immediate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal where several pockets are on the boil as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent. At least three persons were killed in the violence.
Sr men's hockey nationals: M.P., Manipur, Punjab, U.P reach semifinals
Jhansi, April 12 (IANS) Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh Hockey won their respective quarterfinal matches in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 and progressed to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament being played in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Bangladesh: Pro-Palestine protestors take out massive rally, slam Israel and US
InternationalApril 12, 2025 3:46 PMDhaka, April 12 (IANS) Thousands of protestors gathered in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Saturday under the banner of 'March for Gaza', expressing solidarity with Palestine and slamming the United States for backing Israel.
Not a case of judicial overreach: Ex-chief of SC Bar Association Adish C. Aggarwala
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court's landmark judgment on the standoff between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi has been welcomed by jurists, who dismissed allegations of 'judicial overreach', as the top court set a three-month deadline for assent to Bills.
Himachal CM urges BRO to construct crucial road on Indo-Tibet border
Shimla, April 12 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday urged the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), a wing of the Defence Ministry that maintains the strategic highways, to take over the construction of road to connect Kinnaur with Lahaul-Spiti that lies on the Indo-Tibet border.
Women become self-empowered, find new identity through Mudra Yojana in Jharkhand's Latehar
Latehar (Jharkhand), April 12 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), which recently marked its 10th anniversary, continues to empower millions across India. In Jharkhand’s Latehar district, once known for its Naxal influence, the scheme is not only transforming lives but reshaping the identity and role of women in society.
Day after meeting Bengal Education Minister, school job losers intensify stir
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) A day after meeting the West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu, the individuals who lost their school jobs following an order of the Supreme Court last week, have intensified their protests on the streets of Kolkata, on Saturday.
Alipov lauds Russia's vital role in Indian space programme
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Saturday highlighted the leadership of the USSR and Russia in space exploration on the occasion of the Cosmonautics Day, citing the significant role it played in the development of the Indian space programme.
PM Modi's 'Mudra Yojana' fuels business dreams in MP's Neemuch
Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), April 12 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a welfare scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become a catalyst for small business growth in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. Beneficiaries here are flourishing after receiving loans of up to Rs 20 lakh with minimal documentation and no collateral.
‘Kaana Vilakku Mayile’ song from Seenu Ramasamy’s ‘Idi Muzhakkam’ released
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Actor Vijay Sethupathi on Saturday released the song ‘Kaana Vilakku Mayile’ from National Award winning director Seenu Ramasamy’s long-awaited film, 'Idi Muzhakkam', featuring G V Prakash and Gayathrie in the lead.