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Workers protest over wages, allege harassment in Haldwani; police use mild force after scuffle

Haldwani, Apr 20 (PTI): Tension gripped the Motahaldu area in Uttarakhand’s Nainital on Monday as hundreds of employees of a private company launched a strike over various demands, leading to a heated face-off between some protesters and polic Read More

Domestic production of oil, gas ramped up amid West Asia crisis: RBI governor

Mumbai, Apr 20 (PTI): The current crisis in West Asia significantly impacts India, as the region accounts for approximately one-sixth of the country’s exports, half of its crude oil imports, and nearly two-fifths of the inward remittances, Res Read More

UP: Groom leads his wedding procession in protest against smart meter installation

Banda (UP), Apr 20 (PTI): In an unusual protest, a groom in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district on Monday staged a demonstration along with his wedding procession against the installation of smart meters, alleging arbitrary billing by the power dep Read More

UP: Graves damaged during water tank construction in Hathras, probe ordered

Hathras (UP), Apr 20 (PTI): Several graves were allegedly damaged during excavation work for an overhead water tank under the Jal Jeevan Mission (Rural) in a village, which sparked protests from locals, officials said on Monday. Read More

Northern parts of Indo-Gangetic plains, Gujarat, Maharashtra to see higher-than-normal heatwave days: IMD chief

New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI): Northern parts of the Indo-Gangetic plains, the eastern coastal states, and the western states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and adjoining areas will have a higher-than-normal number of heatwave days this year, a top official at Read More

After Kejriwal’s plea rejected, AAP questions HC’s handling of Delhi CM’s remarks

New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI): After a Delhi High Court judge refused to recuse herself from hearing the liquor policy case, rejecting the pleas of AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and others seeking her withdrawal, the party on Monday questioned the high cou Read More

Man kills wife, dies by suicide in Gurugram: Police

Gurugram, Apr 20 (PTI): A 33-year-old taxi driver allegedly strangled his wife to death before killing himself at their rented house in Ambedkar Nagar, Sector 9, police said on Monday. Read More

14 Indian Ships Stuck In Hormuz, India Steps Up Push For Safe Passage

India seeks safe passage for remaining vessels and crew after two ships were fired upon by the IRGC navy. Read More

Mumbai businessman loses Rs 3.25 crore in cheating-cum-extortion case; 9 booked

Mumbai, Apr 20 (PTI): A nine-member inter-state criminal gang allegedly duped a Mumbai-based businessman of around Rs 3.25 crore in a cheating-cum-extortion case and also assaulted and threatened him, a police official said on Monday. Read More

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha prorogued; draws curtains on Budget session of Parliament

New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI): The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were on Monday prorogued by President Droupadi Murmu, two days after the House was adjourned sine die. Read More

Delhi HC Judge Declines Recusal In Liquor Policy Case, Says ‘Duty Cannot Be Abandoned’

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Justice Sharma denied recusal, stating it protects judicial dignity. Court dismissed petitions, noting attempts to build media narrative. Read More