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A historic colonial-era structure, Mahafezkhana, has been demolished by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to facilitate the Brahmaputra riverfront expansion. The heritage building, which withstood major earthquakes in 1897 and 1950, was demolished despite public outcry and suggestions for its preservation.

At the Bhopal Idgah, several people sported black arm bands during the morning prayers against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, while videos on social media showed groups of people showcasing placards in support of Palestine.

The US Department of Energy has granted regulatory clearance for Holtec International to transfer small modular reactor technology to India, partnering with Indian firms. This approval marks significant progress in the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement, potentially leading to the construction of US-designed nuclear reactors in India.

The Delhi High Court ruled that individuals with HIV cannot be denied employment or promotion, emphasizing the obligation for 'reasonable accommodation.' It ordered the CAPF to review the cases of three personnel denied promotions or appointments due to their HIV status, stating such denials violate the HIV Act and are discriminatory.

A 300-member group began the 100-km trek along the Freedom Trail in Arunachal Pradesh on April 1

Khar police visited comedian Kunal Kamra's Mahim home to investigate his remarks about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde in a recent show. Kamra criticized this action as a waste of resources, and he currently resides in Puducherry. Police have begun recording statements from audience members.

The upcoming April-June season is predicted to experience hotter than normal temperatures across most of India, with an increase in heatwave days. Vulnerable populations are at higher risk of heat-related illnesses, and anticipatory actions by local authorities are advised to mitigate potential impacts.

A portion of total surplus money to be redistributed to people under various heads

EPFO is proposing to increase the auto settlement limit for its subscribers from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, pending approval by the central board of trustees. The organisation has already streamlined the claim process significantly, resulting in faster settlements and an expected record of over 6 crore settlements this year.

A US court dismissed Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's claim of delivering a summons to NSA Ajit Doval during PM Modi's US visit. The court confirmed the summons wasn't served properly as required, aligning with India's stance. The incident involved attempted delivery by process servers which failed due to Secret Service intervention.

The cacophony around honey traps threatens to subsume cases of sexual abuse

The time has come to go beyond population size as the lone yardstick of allocation and determination of political representation

Pawan Khera shared a video clip of Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus where he claimed that Bangladesh is the guardian of the ocean (Bay of Bengal)

Chandigarh Police have suspended constable Ajay Kundu after his wife Jyoti disrupted traffic to film a dance video. The viral video, captured on March 20, showed Jyoti performing at a busy intersection while her sister-in-law filmed her. Jyoti was charged with obstructing traffic and endangering public safety, though she claimed the video was shot during a red signal.

A fresh encounter between terrorists and security forces erupted in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, with three terrorists trapped. Following previous clashes that resulted in casualties, security forces have intensified search operations with aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs. Deputy Inspector General Shiv Kumar Sharma emphasized the commitment to the mission until the last terrorist is neutralized.

While announcing the ban, Mr. Yadav said his government has taken a historic step towards de-addiction and cited "public faith and religious reverence" associated with these cities and rural areas as reasons for the move