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Mukhtar Ansari, 63, a five-time MLA from Mau Sadar, allegedly died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda in Uttar Pradesh on March 28, 2024

The fare hike has also drawn sharp criticism from the Opposition. BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), accused the government of burdening the public under the pretext of its five guarantee schemes

Flagging the ‘external noise and toxicity’ leading up to the festival during his address at the Music Academy’s Sadas, President N. Murali says ‘music as a force for good had prevailed emphatically’; Indologist David Shulman says Carnatic music is flourishing today as never before, while also expanding its range and horizon

Of 10.17 lakh government schools, only 3.37 lakh schools have disabled-friendly toilets, which accounts for 33.2% of schools. However, only 30.6% of them are functional

Chikodi police arrested Savitri Itnale for allegedly killing her husband, Shrimant Ramappa Itnale, due to his torture for money. She killed him with a stone, dismembered the body, and disposed of the parts in separate locations. The police were led to the suspect through village inquiries and have recovered crime-related materials.

The 35th year Music, Dance, and Drama Festival of the Sree Sath Sangam Papanasam Sivan Karnataka Sangeetha Sabha begins

A 65-year-old man, declared dead after a heart attack, showed signs of life when the ambulance carrying his body hit a speed breaker. Surprised by the finger movement observed by his wife, he was taken to another hospital for angioplasty. He recovered and walked home on Monday.

Congress accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of hypocrisy for notifying the contentious farm laws while publicly supporting farmers' protests. Kejriwal's double standards and political gimmicks come under scrutiny as he accuses the BJP of planning to reintroduce the laws. He claims the BJP's arrogance has prevented dialogue with protesting farmers, risking their safety.

Labani Jangi is a research scholar from Centre for Studies in Social Sciences at Kolkata. The award is given to honour individuals whose works bridge the worlds of art and journalism and includes a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.

Protest held in response to Pinarayi’s remarks in which he denounced ‘organised efforts’ to portray social reformer Sree Narayana Guru as a proponent of Sanatana Dharma

According to sources, the main cause of the delay is the State-run thermal power plants saying they do not have enough fly ash to supply the contractor widening a section of the road between Sriperumbudur and Walajahpet

The Centre has banned Nimesulide for animals after studies confirmed it is toxic to vultures. Experiments showed the drug caused kidney failure and death in vultures. Enforced under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, it raises enforcement concerns in rural areas. Experts recommend safer alternatives like meloxicam and tolfenamic acid.

Permission allows for the use of 100 kg of fireworks. As per the order, fireworks can be held between 12:30 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Spectators must be kept at least 100 m away from the display, with barricades in place

Scientists from Oxford and Birmingham Universities uncovered extensive dinosaur footprints from the Middle Jurassic Period in Oxfordshire. The discovery includes trackways from Megalosaurus and herbivorous sauropods, offering insights into dinosaur behavior and interactions. The excavation will be showcased on BBC Two's Digging for Britain and featured in Oxford University Museum's new exhibition. Over 200 footprints were documented for future research.

Article 370 promoted idea that India, Kashmir relationship was temporary, says Home Minister; notes that terrorism did not take root in other Muslim majority areas; launches book providing “alternative narrative” on Kashmir 

The Union Labour Minister announces EPFO 3.0 launch, claims significant job growth under NDA government, refuting Opposition’s unemployment charge