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VHP condemns attacks on Kashmiris, but says they will not stop those speaking against ‘jihad’
Pahalgam attack makes it clear that terror has a religion, says VHP chief; citing an incident from the Ramayana, Mr. Kumar says India may be awaiting the right opportunity to “retaliate” against the attack
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The Hindu Huddle: Can ethics keep pace with the rapid evolution of AI?
AI can be used for surveillance, for generating deepfakes, and for spreading disinformation — all areas already rife with ethical concerns; these are some of the questions that will be discussed during The Hindu Huddle session titled ‘AI for all? The dream of a democratised and ethical technology’ to be moderated by author Manu Joseph
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Is it a bird, car or chopper? UP cops clip wings of man’s ‘jugaad helicopter’
Dinesh Patel from Jaunpur modified his Santro into a 'car-copter' hoping to capitalize on wedding season rentals. However, Pratapgarh police seized the vehicle and issued a Rs 25,000 fine for violating the Motor Vehicles Act. The unauthorized modifications and safety concerns led to the car's impoundment during a vehicle check.
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AIADMK’s executive committee ratifies the party’s alliance with BJP
Expressing its wish that the coalition would become a “victorious alliance”, the committee said a front was being formed by like-minded parties to defeat the “common adversary” — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam — by ensuring that anti-DMK votes did not get split
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Erstwhile Visakhapatnam poised to be India’s largest steel-producing district
With the Centre’s bailout package and other efforts being put in to restore Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to its full production capacity, and ArcelorMittal preparing to set up its unit in Anakapalli district, the potential combined production capacity could be a record 25.10 MPTA, the largest in any district in India, and that their products are complementary is the icing on the cake
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Calcutta HC tells Police Commissioner to file report on attack on lawyers, issues contempt notices to eight protestors
The three-judge Bench also directed the police chief to ensure protection to members of the legal profession and prevent such incidents from recurring
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CWC appreciates Telangana for ‘showing the way to the nation on caste census’
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that it was a matter of pride for the state of Telangana.
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Pakistan military holds drills in anticipation of Indian response
Signalling heightened preparedness, Pakistan has launched multi-service military exercises showcasing advanced weaponry near the Indian border and restricted air traffic, actions interpreted by observers as a message to India amidst rising tensions.
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Teach Pakistan a lesson for Pahalgam, says Congress Working Committee
This is a time for demonstrating our collective will as a nation to teach Pakistan a lesson and curb terrorism decisively, says the CWC
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India set to become MICE tourism capital of the world, says Union Culture Minister
The government and private exhibition industry must collaborate to establish India as a centre of MICE tourism, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
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Supreme Court relief to Dalit scholar Ramadas pursuing Ph.D. in TISS
A Bench headed by Justice Dipankar Datta gave relief to Mr. Ramadas, who had challenged his suspension and ban from entering any TISS campus.
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Odisha govt. orders probe into Puri Jagannath priests’ role in West Bengal temple ceremony
The probe will also find out if leftover timber procured for the Nabakalebara rituals at the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha was used to carve the idols of the sibling deities at a new Jagannath temple complex in Digha, West Bengal
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Districts outshine Kolkata, boys outperform girls in Bengal Class 10 board exams
Even though more female students appeared in this year’s Class 10 exams, girls recorded a lower success rate than boys.
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Activists seek restoration of flagship schemes, focus on health infrastructure
The JSA, functioning as the Rajasthan chapter of the People’s Health Movement and supported by a coalition of 70 networks and organisations, has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
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Caste census will help to improve opportunities for the needy, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
She says the DMK should not seek political mileage from the census, which will provide data necessary to create opportunities for the less privileged
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Bihar's Saharsa airport runway turns exam centre for 300 job aspirants
A viral video reveals students in Saharsa, Bihar, utilizing the airport runway as an exam center due to lack of space at coaching institutes. Despite a Rs 25 crore allocation for airport development under the UDAN scheme, the runway is being used for mock tests and physical training, raising questions about its intended purpose before flight operations commence.
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Maharashtra Congress chief criticises State government’s 100-day report card, points to internal rift in Mahayuti
Mr. Sapkal claims that CM Fadnavis used the report card to highlight the superior performance of departments under his direct control, while downplaying the efforts of those managed by alliance partners — Shiv Sena and NCP
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Vizhinjam Port economy to drive India’s growth to new heights: PM Modi
PM praises role of private sector in the port sector, commissions India’s first dedicated container transshipment port, built through a PPP between Kerala’s Communist government and an Adani company
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ITBP scales world’s fifth highest peak for the first time
Led by Deputy Commandant Anoop Kumar Negi, and Nihas Suresh as Deputy Leader, the 12-member team was divided into two groups of six climbers each; the Mt. Makalu team achieved an 83% success rate, with five climbers reaching the summit at 8:15 a.m. on April 19
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