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PM Modi conveyed strong advocacy for peaceful resolution of Ukraine situation, says Shringla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict with his British counterpart Boris Johnson and conveyed strong advocacy for peaceful resolution of the situation and direct dialogue between the two parties, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Friday.
Coal crisis | Stalin writes to PM; Maharashtra to import stocks
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to ensure adequate availability of coal for the power generation units in Tamil Nadu. Separately, Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said the MVA government planned to import some coal in order to cope with the electricity crisis in the State.
Macron seen winning France’s presidential election: Survey
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Friday seen winning the country’s Presidential election run-off with 57% of vote vs far-right leader Marine Le Pen, according to a survey of 1,600 respondents conducted on April 22; margin of error between +/- 0.7 and 2.4 pts. The voter turnout is expected at 73.5% for the second round in the election.
Suman Bery appointed NITI Aayog vice-chairman
Puducherry Assembly elections test the INDIA bloc's unity as parties file nominations amidst seat allocation uncertainty.
T.N. CM Stalin advocates for constitutional safeguards to maintain state representation in delimitation amid women’s reservation discussions.
Rohit Pawar files complaint in Bengaluru alleging conspiracy in Ajit Pawar's air crash; Maharashtra police had refused FIR.
Armed extremists attack Mongkot Chepu village again, firing on students and injuring civilians amid rising tensions in Manipur.
TGNPDCL bags ‘Governance Now’ award
Perundurai's industrial growth faces challenges of pollution, water scarcity, and healthcare, impacting residents ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Travancore Devaswom Board asserts that courts should respect community beliefs in its Supreme Court submission on Sabarimala's entry issue.
Karnataka cancels Deendayal Upadhyay event at KSOU due to protocol violations, citing inconsistency with university objectives.
Illegal pickle unit busted in Hyderabad, one arrested; unhygienic stock worth ₹3 lakh seized
Karnataka has entered a state of demographic transition where a large working-age population will no longer be enough to drive economic growth, and future gains will depend on how productively people are employed, the ‘State of Working India 2026’ report said.
Key demands in Sulur Assembly constituency include reviving the powerloom sector, addressing farmers' needs, and protecting River Noyyal.
Kodihalli urges Karnataka CM to allocate ₹10,000 crore revolving fund for seamless procurement of farm products under MSP scheme.
Kerala's political parties continue to marginalize women candidates, highlighting a troubling disconnect between gender demographics and representation.