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The highest day temperature of 43.8°C was recorded at Pottipadu in Kadapa district on April 12

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar calls Cabinet meeting on April 14, may resign after formally informing Cabinet colleagues about his exit

TMC supremo flags the BJP’s plan to ‘trifurcate’ Bengal; links voter deletions to NRC push and calls for voter vigilance with regard to EVMs

These lease agreements were originally granted permissions under the minor minerals category

While they were fishing about 60 nautical miles off Karaikal, the boat was intercepted by the Sri Lankan Navy

At the heart of this push lies a strategic concern long associated with Beijing: securing critical sea lanes, particularly through the Strait of Malacca, and reducing vulnerabilities in the event of a conflict that could threaten its energy and trade lifelines. This vulnerability has a direct bearing on India’s strategic calculus as well. Located astride key Indian Ocean routes and in proximity to the Malacca chokepoint.

Parents alleged that certain faculty members discriminated against Nithin Raj on caste lines and showed a skin tone bias; CPI(M), Congress, and student organisations cutting across political lines have condemned the incident and demanded a comprehensive enquiry

Virat Kohli's explosive entry at Wankhede Stadium saw him become the first batter to score over 1,000 runs against Mumbai Indians in IPL history. He partnered with Phil Salt for a dominant 120-run opening stand, with Salt contributing a rapid 78. Mumbai Indians opted to field after winning the toss.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to launch 1S and 1Q test beds under Quantum Valley project, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a hub for next-generation computing and research

Political leaders attribute the spike in polling to the charged campaign atmosphere powered by high-voltage rallies led by the PM, CM and Rahul Gandhi

Singireddy Sai Krishna, 29, a software engineer from Bobbili in Vizianagaram district, drowns in the Meramec river in Missouri while celebrating his birthday

By channelling rainwater directly into underground aquifers, they replenish the natural water bank, eventually raising the water table enough to refill dry wells, says Vishwanath S., director of Biome Environmental Solutions

An Indian Army contingent has departed for the 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, "DUSTLIK," to be held in Uzbekistan. The exercise, focusing on joint operations in semi-mountainous terrain, will enhance military cooperation and interoperability. It aims to test tactical drills and special operations to neutralize unlawful armed groups.

Shubman Gill's fluent half-century and Jos Buttler's explosive finishing guided Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Gill also achieved a significant milestone, becoming the youngest player to reach 4,000 IPL runs. The win propels GT to fifth in the standings.

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Gujarat Titans clinched a commanding seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, powered by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler's half-centuries. Prasidh Krishna's stellar 4/24 performance restricted LSG to 164/8. Gill and Buttler's dominant 85-run partnership laid the foundation for a comfortable chase, ensuring GT reached the target with eight balls to spare.