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Speaking at Malda's Sujapur election rally, Banerjee said the Congress and Left Front have partnered and fielded CPI-M's Mohammed Salim in Murshidabad, in a bid to divide Muslim votes and help the BJP. "This election is to oust PM Modi but BJP will benefit if there is a division of Muslim votes," Banerjee said in Malda.

Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS and BJP of attempting to dismantle the Constitution and key institutions to establish their leaders as "kings" and favor a select few billionaires. He likened their approach to ruling the country to past kingdoms. Gandhi also criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's stance on reservations, alleging that those who previously opposed quotas are now welcomed into the BJP. He made these remarks during a rally in Daman, highlighting his concerns about the BJP-RSS agenda for governance.

The Election Commission of India has nullified elections in six polling stations of the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency, announcing fresh polling on April 30. This decision follows trouble during Friday's polling in these stations. Nearly 82% of voters in the remaining 13 assembly segments of the constituency cast their votes on Friday. The EC has urged voters to participate in large numbers in the rescheduled polling.

A Delhi High Court order on Friday allowing lessors to repossess their aircraft has further dented hopes of reviving Go First, they said. Ajay Singh, promoter of SpiceJet, and an entity owned by Nishant Pitti-owner of online travel portal EaseMyTrip had jointly bid for the airline. The second bid is from Sharjah-based Sky One.

A Delhi High Court order on Friday allowing lessors to repossess their aircraft has further dented hopes of reviving Go First, they said. Ajay Singh, promoter of SpiceJet, and an entity owned by Nishant Pitti-owner of online travel portal EaseMyTrip had jointly bid for the airline. The second bid is from Sharjah-based Sky One.

"Established industry players are increasingly embracing apprenticeship initiatives aimed at cultivating a skilled workforce. These programmes offer courses such as service engineer IT hardware, repair technician, wireman control panel electronics, and electronics mechanic, targeting students who have completed 8th or 10th grade for entry into the field," he added.

On Friday, the high court asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to deregister and hand over all the 54 planes to lessors. It also directed the resolution professional (RP) to provide all information regarding the airline to the lessors while restraining the airline from taking away any documents or spare parts from the planes.

Separatist leader Simranjit Singh Mann's SAD (Amritsar) has announced support to both Sidhana and Amritpal Singh. Mann, current MP from Sangrur, is contesting from the same seat. Sangrur is the home district of Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.

"Construction and agriculture are likely to be impacted more. Within agriculture, the vegetable output might get impacted more, as most of the cereal sowing will start later," said Sunil Kumar Sinha, principal economist, India Ratings and Research.

The first candidate from the constituency was Maniben Patel, daughter of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was elected in 1957. The seat had been a stronghold of Congress since then. Barring 1989 and 1999, the seat had remained with the party until 2014, when the "Modi wave" ensured a total whitewash for the Congress in Gujarat. In 2019, Mitesh Patel from BJP was elected and the party repeated him in 2024, some say against the wishes of several party leaders.

"We believe that there's a great opportunity to support India's advancement in increasing ethanol production," said Alexis Taylor, United States undersecretary for Department of Agriculture leading the agribusiness trade mission to New Delhi. She has met with officials from the ministries of agriculture, external affairs and commerce & industry. India plans to start using 20% ethanol blended petrol (E20) from 2025.

Following its Netflix debut on April 23, the romantic comedy "Anyone But You" quickly climbed to the top spot on the streaming service's charts by the following day. This success mirrored its triumphant theatrical release in December 2023 earning nearly $220 million.

The Quarterly Project Implementation Status Report (QPISR) on Central Sector Projects (costing ₹150 crore and above) for the third quarter of 2023-24, contains detailed information on 1,897 projects. The QPISR is prepared by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Belagavi, Karnataka, accusing him of insulting India's royals by calling them "land-grabbing tyrants" while staying silent on historical figures like nawabs, nizams, sultans, and badshahs. Ahead of the May 7 polls in 14 Karnataka constituencies, Modi held rallies in north Karnataka, criticizing Congress for appeasement politics and failing to address issues like the Neha Hiremath murder case. He... Читать дальше...

The technology allows asphalt, used to build roads, to self-heal and address the issue of potholes, one of the key reasons for road accidents and deaths in the country, they said. "We are considering ingenious and unconventional methods to improve durability and to address the issue of potholes," said a senior government official, who did not wish to be identified.

Navigating property purchases in Dubai can be a regulatory maze for Indians due to foreign exchange laws. Deals offering easy payment plans with instalments over years may violate FEMA. Regulations permit remittance of $250,000 per individual annually for property purchases abroad. However, transactions involving 'instalments' create obligations in foreign exchange, potentially breaching FEMA rules. With Indians among the top property buyers in Dubai, it's crucial for buyers to understand and comply... Читать дальше...

Actor Sonu Sood had a hard time connecting with his fans after his WhatsApp account was blocked for 61 hours. Sood re-gained access to his WhatsApp account on Sunday. "Finally retrieved my WhatsApp. Just 9483 unread messages in 61 hours. Thanks (sic)," the actor wrote in a post on X.

Stating that the people of Karnataka are regretting now having brought the Congress party to power in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview with News18, said that the party has turned a "tech-city" into a "tanker city", in what was a jibe at the water crisis faced by the city.

Observing nature and everyday life can lead to profound enlightenment, as noted by Persian mystics Hakim Sanai and Rumi. This enlightenment comes through playful observation and admiration of the world around us. Even in simple activities like watching children play, one can find deep joy and contemplation. The key is to immerse oneself in the present moment and not force enlightenment. It comes naturally when we connect with our surroundings and find bliss in the ordinary.

Severe heatwave conditions are affecting several regions in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Kerala, with temperatures soaring above normal levels. In Maharashtra, Solapur recorded the highest temperature at 43.7°C, while in Odisha, Angul registered 44.3°C. Kerala is also bracing for a heatwave, with the IMD issuing a maximum temperature warning for 12 districts over the next five days. Authorities advise taking precautions, staying hydrated, and avoiding outdoor activities during peak temperatures.

Take those yawn-inducing moments when reporters toss out the age-old question to fresh-faced politicos: 'Why politics?' We expect some witty retort. Instead, we get nuggets like 'I love connecting with people' or 'I'm a people person.' And then there's the ultimate snoozer: 'I enjoy working with people.' What's with this insistence to showcase people-mania?

​​This year's record high is yet to surpass the all-time high of 39.2 degree Celsius recorded on April 25, 2016, Patil said. Meanwhile, Kalaburgi, which has been recording the highest maximum temperature in Karnataka, witnessed a slight dip. It registered 40.5 degree Celsius on Sunday, while the day before it was 42.4 degree Celsius, according to the IMD data.

In any other person's hands, the song would have become a paean to self-pity. But what Morrissey crafts is the source of world disdain - unrequited love. The high possibility of the singer himself being one of the crashing bores the world is populated with turns a complaint into an existential concern.