Shelter home kids not visited by kin to be added to adoption pool

Central Adoption Resource Authority (Cara) introduces a new process to include children from child care institutions as 'no visitation' and 'unfit guardian' categories for adoption. States and UTs to expedite registrations under Supreme Court directives. Over 9,000 children identified in new categories, with 11,546 in 'orphan, abandoned, and surrendered' category. Data submission deadline to Ministry is April 8.

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Pashupati Paras takes U-turn, to campaign for his estranged nephew Chirag Paswan in Lok Sabha polls

Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from the Union cabinet and plans to campaign for NDA candidates in all 40 LS seats in Bihar. He supports his nephew Chirag Paswan in Hajipur and aims for NDA victory.

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10 killed as taxi falls into gorge in J&K

Ten people, including Bihar migrants, died in a J&K taxi accident. Heavy rain, poor night vision suspected. PMNRF offers Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia. Jitendra Singh monitors rescue with SDRF. Accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district.

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Haryana Police arrest farmer activist Jalbera

The Haryana Police has arrested farmer activist Navdeep Singh Jalbera in connection with an FIR lodged during the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' stir in February. The arrest comes ahead of a gathering by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and the Kisan Mukti Morcha on March 31 to pay homage to Shubhkaran Singh, a 21-year-old farmer from Bathinda.

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Indians chasing Canada MBA dreams were at 5-year-low in '23

In 2023, India-Canada diplomatic strains led to a decline in Indian students pursuing graduate management education in Canada. This marked a five-year low in student travel to Canada, attributed to limited job prospects, economic instability, and strained relations. The trend reflects a shift towards studying in central and south Asia.

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Kharge, Sonia, Rahul Gandhi to release Congress poll manifesto in Jaipur on April 6

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Omar, Mehbooba hope Shah’s statement on AFSPA review is not just poll ‘jumla’

Union home minister Amit Shah's consideration of reviewing AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir has evoked mixed responses. PDP's Mehbooba Mufti supports the move, while NC's Omar Abdullah remains cautious. Amit Shah aims to transfer law and order duties to J&K Police and reevaluate AFSPA, stirring debate on the region's future.

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4 people sentenced to death in Tunisia for a 2013 political assassination

Four sentenced to death in Tunisia for Chokri Belaid's murder post-Arab Spring. His assassination sparked social unrest during Tunisia's transition from dictatorship to democracy. Abdelmajid Belaid awaits trial of planners. Civil society groups negotiated to prevent crisis.

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Ramakrishna Mission president Swami Smaranananda dies at 95, PM Modi pays tribute

Swami Smaranananda, aged 95, passed away due to old age ailments. PM Modi paid tribute, emphasizing his impact and presidency. He dedicated his life to service, inspiring many. Om Shanti.

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Desk jockeys beware, sitting could be the new smoking

Many of us find ourselves sitting for the majority of our waking hours, whether it be at work, during meals, or while relaxing at home. While chairs have become our constant companions, medical professionals have sounded the alarm on the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting, likening it to the hazards of smoking in today's sedentary world.

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Man loses Rs 1.5 crore in online betting, wife ends life alleging harassment

The lure of online cricket betting took a horrible turn with a man running up debts in crores to fund his get-rich-quick endeavour and his wife eventually ending her life as threats from those who had lent money to her husband led her to a breaking point. An assistant engineer with the state minor irrigation department in Hosadurga, Chitradurga, allegedly lost around Rs 1.5 crore in online cricket betting, following which, his homemaker wife died by suicide.

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14 hurt in MP's Mahakal temple fire, gulal chemical suspected to have triggered it

At least 14 devotees and priests were injured in a fire inside the sanctum sanctorum of Mahakal Temple in Ujjain in the early hours of Holi, on Monday. It's the first time that such an incident happened at the Jyotirlinga temple. The fire broke out during Bhasmarti when devotees were showering colours as part of Holi celebrations, temple management committee chairman and Ujjain collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said.

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In a record, Zoji La reopens after 35 days against 68 in 2023

Border Roads Organisation has reopened Zoji La (pass), the main obstacle in Ladakh's lifeline via Srinagar, for vehicular traffic after 35 days of being under snow against 68 days last year - a record that reflects India's growing mountain road-building prowess that has big upside for border defence as well as people's lives in the frontier region.

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Hori khelungi, keh Bismillah.. Mughal emperors celebrated Holi as 'Eid- e- Gulabi' & 'Aab-e-Pashi'

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6 killed, one injured in chemical factory fire outbreak near Jaipur

Five people lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a fire outbreak at a chemical factory in Bassi area of Jaipur district on Saturday, officials said. ​​The two injured persons have been taken to Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh government hospital for urgent medical attention, he said. said that the incident will be investigated.

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Modi backs Brand Bhutan as India doubles assistance; Bharat & Bhutan to cooperate on national interest issues

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'Organ transplant must be ramped up to meet demands’

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ED: MP Karti took Rs 50 lakh visa bribe when father headed ministry of home affairs

Karti Chidambaram allegedly received bribes for Chinese visa approvals. PMLA court implicated his company in laundering case. Investigation uncovers proceeds of crime. Karti and P Chidambaram face money laundering cases.

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Passports seized, scions of two separatist J&K families cut off ideological ties with kin through ads

Geelani's granddaughter and Shabir Shah's daughter disavow anti-India views, facing legal issues. Ruwa Shah's father was arrested for terror funding, while she engaged in alleged anti-India activities after returning from Istanbul. Sama, Shah's daughter, recently received an ED summons in a money laundering case involving her father. The agency had previously summoned her in 2019

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Eyeing success in Tamil Nadu, BJP names bigwigs for Lok Sabha polls in the state

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J&K woman, who entered PoK with infant daughter, repatriated

A 22-year-old woman and her daughter were repatriated from PoK to Poonch after crossing the LoC. There is still no clarity on where they have stayed for one month but the sources said that they might have stayed with relatives. Her husband filed a missing FIR and said that his wife and daughter left the house after the argument and didn't return.

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Climate change indicators reached record levels in 2023: WMO report

In 2023, WMO reported record-breaking greenhouse gas levels, temperatures, ice cover loss, and climate challenges. UN Secretary-General and WMO Secretary-General raised alarms on climate crisis impacts, nearing Paris Agreement limits, and inequality crisis effects.

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Omar says People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration intact, signals Lok Sabha seat rethink

Omar Abdullah affirms PAGD cohesion despite NC's separate LS strategy. The alliance, including NC, PDP, CPI(M), and Awami National Conference, prepares for the Valley's LS seats. Omar criticises the Centre's interference in Jammu and Kashmir elections. Earlier, Omar said that the NC would contest election on all the three Lok Sabha seats in the valley, leaving the J&K to INDIA bloc.

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Bulgarian President thanks India for rescuing its citizens from hijacked ship MV Ruen

President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, extended his gratitude to the Indian Navy on Monday for successfully rescuing its 7 crew members that were being held hostage by pirates aboard a hijacked Bulgarian ship. In a post on X, the President conferred his sincere gratitude to PM Modi for the brave action of the Navy rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian ship.

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Odisha: Race for convincing voters begins in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency

Kalahandi, once known for poverty, is now a key part of Odisha's transformation. BJP and BJD both claim credit as the constituency heads to the polls. With BJP aiming to retain its hold, BJD is determined to secure the seat. Congress, too, is strategizing to regain its influence in this tribal-dominated area. The election outcome will determine who wins over the voters in Kalahandi.

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YSRCP, Congress are pieces of same cloth, says PM Modi

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'Why are we waiting till September': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes the Election Commission for not conducting Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections with four states, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial electoral process.

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Don't think companies donate only to escape ED: FM Sitharaman on poll bonds

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Top Ukrainian official Yermak, NSA Doval hold talks about preparations for first Global Peace Summit

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Ahead of delivery, Army raises Apache attack chopper squadron

Ahead of the delivery of six Apache attack helicopters from the US from May onwards, the Army on Friday raised the squadron for the heavy-duty choppers at Jodhpur along the western front with Pakistan. The Apache squadron was raised in the presence of Army Aviation’s director general Lt-General Ajay Suri and other officials.

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Future Gaming’s Santiago Martin on ED, IT radar for over a decade

Future Gaming, led by Santiago Martin, bought Rs 1,394 crore electoral bonds, paid Rs 6,000 crore GST. Facing ED probes, he caused Rs 910 crore loss to Sikkim govt. Detained in Vellore prison, involved in Punjab lottery scam. Future Gaming bought Rs 1,394 crore worth of electoral bonds between April 2019 and Jan 2024. The company, with its headquarters in Coimbatore, said in its annual report for 2021-22 that it had a turnover of Rs 20,000 crore.

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