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The statue of former Deputy Chief Minister Baidyanath Majumder in the State’s Kailashahar town was demolished after the BJP came to power in 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rampal Kashyap, an admirer who vowed to remain barefoot until Modi became Prime Minister and they met. At a Haryana rally, Modi fulfilled Kashyap's 14-year vow by personally putting shoes on him. While acknowledging the affection, Modi urged supporters to channel their devotion into social work and nation-building projects during his visit to Haryana.

An FIR in this regard was registered under BNS sections 70 (gangrape), 126 (2) (wrongful restraint), 308 (5) (extortion) among others and the POCSO Act on April 12, the police said.

Clashes broke out in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas between ISF supporters and police during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The violence escalated when police prevented protestors from marching to a rally, resulting in torched vehicles, injuries, and arrests. This follows similar unrest in Murshidabad, prompting calls for central intervention and deployment of central forces.

Ruling and Opposition parties in J&K unite to address Saudi Arabia’s cancellation of Hajj slots for Indian pilgrims

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Delhi Capitals faced a defeat against Mumbai Indians, ending their winning streak. Despite the loss, the team's spirit remained high. Skipper Axar Patel encouraged the team to stay positive. Coach Hemang Badani praised individual performances, especially Karun Nair's impressive return. The team is focused on maintaining momentum and looking ahead to future games.

A total of 13 teams have been formed to prevent crimes such as chain-snatchings during the Chithirai car festival which is expected to attract over 3 lakh people

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored SIT investigation into the Murshidabad violence during anti-Waqf law protests. The petition also seeks protection for vulnerable lives and properties. Following the violence, the Calcutta High Court ordered CAPF deployment. Authorities are working to restore peace, with some families returning home.

Ten districts reported temperatures between 42°C and 43°C

‘SAIL has vast experience in the steel business and it has abundant mineral sources and marketing facilities across the country’

Minister for Welfare of Backward Classes Siva V. Meyyanathan launches work on ₹24.80-lakh desilting project at Sembiyavelankudi village in Sirkazhi taluk

Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 410-crore terminal at Hisar Airport, enhancing Haryana's connectivity. New flights will connect Hisar to Ayodhya, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh. Since 2014, the number of airports has doubled to 150, with the UDAN scheme connecting 90 airports and making air travel more accessible.

Pashupati Kumar Paras, chief of the RLJP, declared his party's departure from the NDA, citing perceived injustice and neglect. Paras highlighted the party's loyalty since 2014 but expressed disappointment over being ignored in recent NDA meetings in Bihar. The RLJP is now preparing for the 2025 state assembly elections and open to considering alliances with the INDIA bloc if given due respect.