Top news of the day: Nalini and four other Rajiv Gandhi case convicts walk out of prison; nearly 66% turnout till 5 p.m. in Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls, and more
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Nalini, four other convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi case walk out from TN prisons
Nalini Sriharan, her husband and three other convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case were released from Tamil Nadu prisons on Saturday evening. Immediately after she was released from the special prison for women in Vellore, Nalini went to the Vellore central prison from where her husband V. Sriharan alias Murugan was released and became emotional upon seeing him. Murugan, along with Santhan, both Sri Lankan nationals, were taken in a police vehicle following their release to the special refugee camp in Tiruchirappalli in the state. Two other Lankan nationals – Robert Payas and Jayakumar – released from the Puzhal prison in Chennai, were taken to the special refugee camp in Tiruchirappalli to be lodged there.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls | Nearly 66% voter turnout till 5 p.m.
Voting for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections is underway at 68 constituencies across the State on Saturday. The State has recorded nearly 65.92% voter turnout till 5 p.m. with Sirmaur witnessing 60.38% turnout till 3 pm while, Lahaul and Spiti recorded the highest turnout of 62.75%. The voting started on a slow note with only around 5% polling recorded in the first hour.
Congress promises 10 lakh jobs, 300 units free electricity, LPG cylinder ₹ 500, unemployment allowance in Gujarat
10 lakh jobs in government and semi-government departments, free medical treatment of up to ₹10 lakh, LPG cylinder at ₹500 and 300 units of free electricity every month are some of the key promises that the Congress made in its manifesto for the Gujarat elections. In the manifesto released on Saturday, the grand old party, which has been out of power in the State for more than two decades, also promised unemployment allowance of ₹3,000 per month, ₹2,000 pension to divyangs, widows, senior citizens and needy women, and waiver of loans of up to ₹3 lakh of all fishermen, among other things.
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“Walk for Equality was aimed at creating a movement to crush the forces attempting to divide the people along religious line, said Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko. Concluding his 140-kilometre ‘Samathuva nadai payanam’ from Tiruchi to Madurai on Monday, Mr. Vaiko said, “The Hindutva forces are actively attempting to drive a wedge between communities through various incidents, most notably the Thirupparankundram deepam controversy, using identity-based politics to achieve their divisive motives.”
The Tamil Nadu government paid ₹1,237.80 crore for the CMCHIS, covering over 1.45 crore families with enhanced health benefits.
Prices of vegetables, fruits, and other commodities have shot up in Bengaluru ahead of Sankranti, with the city’s major markets witnessing increased footfall.
Odisha Governor praises GVL's Sankranti celebrations for showcasing rural traditions and promoting community bonding and self-sufficiency.
Chinese Communist Party delegation meets RSS leaders in Delhi, seeking to build confidence between India and China.
After 165 days of protest, Chennai conservancy workers will be reinstated under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission, ensuring job security.
Kannur Airport achieved record passenger traffic of 1.5 million in 2025, marking a significant growth and recovery post-COVID.
Residents of Perumpadappu protest severe water crisis, facing contamination issues and relying on bottled water for daily needs.