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  US VP JD Vance visits Taj Mahal, Says!.... JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance and their three children - Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel- visited the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday. He called the Taj Mahal a "beautiful historic site" and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome accorded to him. He shared on his X account "Today I visited the Taj Mahal with Usha and the kids. It's a beautiful historic site, and I'm grateful for the warm welcome we received there."

Massive fire erupts at Timber Market in Kirti Nagar Huge fire erupts at Delhi's Kirti Nagar timber market on Wednesday afternoon. Ten fire tenders were dispatched to control the blaze, said the official. According to the Delhi Fire Services Department, the fire broke out at a furniture unit in Kirti Nagar's Timber Market. The fire call was received at approximately 12:22 PM, and 10 fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. No casualties reported yet as per reports by officials.  

Pahalgam terror attack: CCS reviews security situation PM Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia trip, arriving in New Delhi on Wednesday morning following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where at least 26 tourists were killed by unidentified gunmen. Upon arrival, he immediately held a brief but crucial meeting at the airport with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, EAM S Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to assess the situation and strategize the immediate response. The focus of the meeting was likely on understanding the details of the attack, ensuring swift security measures, and planning the government's next steps.  

  Delhi court flags lawyer's misconduct, refers to Bar Council The Karkardooma Court in Delhi has taken a serious view of potential professional misconduct exhibited by a lawyer during the proceedings of a case connected to the North East Delhi riots. This prompted Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala to formally refer the matter for scrutiny to both the Bar Council of Delhi, the regulatory body for lawyers in the capital, and the Delhi High Court, highlighting the court's concern over the advocate's actions and their implications for the integrity of the legal process. The court's decision was triggered by a sequence of events that unfolded during a hearing. It was brought to the court's attention that an advocate, identified as Anil Kumar Goswami, was representing two individuals accused in the riots case, identifying himself as their primary counsel. However, a discrepancy was discovered concerning his enrollment number, which differed from the number of...

Schools closed in Rajouri amid Pahalgam terror attack Under the shadow of a complete shutdown declared across the Kashmir valley by a coalition of various associations and political entities, educational institutions in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir have suspended their operations. As per an official directive issued by the Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Rajouri, all government and privately managed schools within the district will remain shut on Wednesday, April 23rd. This decision to close schools was implemented as a necessary precautionary step, directly responding to the widespread shutdown. The shutdown itself was a collective expression of solidarity with those who tragically lost their lives in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and a strong condemnation of the violent act that claimed the lives of innocent tourists. This coordinated action reflects the community's response to the unfortunate incident and the need to ensure the safety and well-being of stude...

JSFM chairman Sohail Abro condemns terrorist attack in J&K Chairman Sohail Abro condemned the terrorist attack by Pak-sponsored, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) group. He said that tourists were brutally attacked by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack that targeted tourists in the Baisaran area of South Kashmir on Tuesday. He said that Burhan Wani, a notorious terrorist affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen, was part of this violent campaign before being neutralised in Kashmir. He accused Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI, of supporting these terrorist groups.

  "Get back... behave yourselves": Sidharth Malhotra snaps at paps Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who are expecting their first child together, were spotted outside a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon. However, things took a tense turn when Sidharth lost his cool with the paparazzi.  As they were leaving the hospital, Sidharth was seen gently helping his wife into the car. However before they could drive away, the paparazzi quickly surrounded the vehicle, trying to take pictures from very close, which made the Yodha actor clearly frustrated. Sidharth, who lost his cool at the paps, could be heard saying, "Get back... behave yourselves."

All-party meeting on April 24 following a deadly terror attack in J&K The Union government will be calling an all-party meeting on Thursday in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Home Minister Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh are speaking to leaders of various parties on the issue.  Several opposition parties, including the Congress, had demanded that the government should convene a meeting of all parties over the issue.Singh is expected to brief leaders of different parties on the brutal terror attack targeting tourists that left at least 26 persons dead. On Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security in the wake of the biggest terror attack targeting civilians in a long spell of time.  

  Trump affirms US support to India post J-K violence US President Donald Trump affirmed his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the victims of terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday. In a post on Truth Social, he said, "Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!"

Omar Abdullah Indigo flight diverted to Jaipur: CM slams Delhi airport for "operational chaos" A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was reportedly diverted to Jaipur on Saturday night, prompting sharp criticism from the CM over what he described as 'operational chaos' at Delhi airport. Abdullah expressed frustration in a post on "X" he wrote "Delhi airport is a bloody shit show (excuse my French but I'm in no mood to be polite). 3 hours in the air after we left Jammu we get diverted to Jaipur & so here I am at 1 in the morning on the steps of the plane getting some fresh air. I've no idea what time we will leave from here." Abdullah also shared a selfie standing on the aircraft's steps after deplaning briefly for fresh air. Passengers on the flight, including Abdullah, were left stranded aboard the aircraft at Jaipur past midnight.  IndiGo had not issued an official statement till...

US strikes Houthi fuel source links in Yemen, 3 killed US airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa oil port on Thursday, which resulted in at least 74 fatalities. The Houthis rebels' Health Ministry spokesman, Anees Alasbah, said that the strikes carried out on Thursday also wounded 171 people. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the strikes were aimed at cutting off the Houthis' fuel and revenue sources, describing the operation as an effort to target the economic power of the Iran-backed group. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels have vowed to continue their military operations against Israel and the United States "Yemen will not back down from continuing its support operations for the Palestinian people until the Israeli aggression on Gaza stops and the siege is lifted," the Houthi-controlled armed forces in Yemen said in a statement, as reported by CNN.   

  8 committees formed to implement Ayushman Bharat Yojna Delhi government's Department of Health and Family Welfare has formed eight committees for the effective implementation of the scheme. With this Delhi becomes 35th state or union territory to implement this health scheme.  Out of the eight committees formed, the major one is the State Empanelment Committee, along with seven other committees, which are as follows: The State Empanelment Committee will be chaired by the CEO of AB-PMJAY and will oversee hospital registrations, disciplinary actions, and inspections of registered hospitals. The second one is the District Empanelment Committee, which will handle timely hospital registrations, document verification, and field verification. The third one is the District Implementation Committee, which will assist in creating Ayushman cards, conducting awareness campaigns, and resolving grievances of beneficiaries. The fourth one is the State Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC), ...

Marathi compulsory in Maharashtra, "action will be taken for those who oppose," said CM Fadnavis Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is saying that while everyone in the state has to learn Marathi, picking up extra languages like Hindi is still up to the individual. This comes after the state government made Hindi a must-learn third language in schools, following the new education rules (NEP 2020). Fadnavis told reporters he's surprised by the backlash against Hindi and the growing love for English. He made it clear that messing with Marathi won't fly. Earlier, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar wasn't happy with the Hindi rule, saying the government shouldn't "force" it on people. He stressed that Marathi is the main language, and the government shouldn't step on the rights of Marathi speakers. A top education official in Maharashtra, Rahul Ashok Rekhawar, said the decision to make Hindi compulsory from Class 1 was made by the education department an...

Modi & Musk keeping their bromance alive, Musk announces to visit India later this year Elon Musk says he'll visit India later this year. This comes after he talked on the phone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They talked about working together on tech and new ideas.    Musk posted about the call on social media. Modi also shared details online. They've met before, talking about space, AI, and making things better. They want to make India and the U.S. work closer on tech. The visit could mean more money and projects for India.  

  Massive fire breaks out at tent house in Prayagraj Huge fire breaks out at tent house in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. Fire dousers are working to control the blaze so far. According to officials no casualties are reported yet. Reason of fire break out is still unknown, investigation is underway.

Delhi govt gears up to prevent waterlogging at 194 identified spots The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi is making every effort, including deploying automatic pumps and personnel at vulnerable spots, to ensure that the national capital remains free from waterlogging in monsoon, the chief minister said during an inspection of vulnerable points. PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, Gupta inspected the waterlogging-prone Minto Bridge underpass to take stock of the preparations for the upcoming monsoon season, according to a statement issued by the Delhi government. “All pumping systems on the sites will be fully automated and operators will be stationed on the sites 24×7 during monsoon, ensuring immediate response to any situation. The current government is working with full commitment to make Delhi flood-free and well-managed,” Gupta said.  

  Shots fired at Muthappa Rai's younger son near Bengaluru Ricky Rai, son of late gangster and founder of pro-Kannada organisation Jaya Karnataka, Muthappa Rai, was allegedly shot at by unidentified assailants in Karnataka's Ramanagara district on Saturday. Rai was shot near his residence in Bidadi, a town in Karnataka. The incident took place around 1:30 am on Saturday. He has been referred to Bengaluru for treatment, said Ramanagara  (SP) Srinivas Gowda.

  Waqf Act hearing: SC gives Centre 7 days to file response The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union government, state governments, and waqf boards to submit their responses within seven days to the batch of petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act. The court also asked the petitioners to file their rejoinders within five days after receiving the replies. The Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, senior lawyer appearing for the Centre, assured the top court that it will not appoint non-Muslims to waqf boards or de-notify existing waqf till the interim prayer of petitioners is decided by the Court.

  The Jewel Thief was a, Actor Jaideep Ahlawat says...  The countdown begins for Netflix's much-anticipated film 'Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins', starring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor, and Nikita Dutta in pivotal roles. In conversation with media actor  Jaideep Ahlawat, who steps into the role of Rajan Aulakh, described the film as an intense, fast-paced ride.  " Whatever you need in a heist story, it should be a good plot, it should be pacy, it should be sharp, it should have twists and turns, it's like a roller coaster ride ."

Gauri Khan's restaurant Torii Faces Fake Paneer Allegation Gauri Khan's upscale Mumbai restaurant Torii faces fake paneer allegation after Instagram Influencer Sarthak Sachdeva shares a video of iodine test on paneer. In the video the creator claimed, "Shah Rukh Khan ke restaurant mein paneer nakli tha. Ye dekh ke mere toh hosh udd gaye the!"  The same creator in past visited several celebrity-owned restaurants in Mumbai where he did the iodine test to check the quality of paneer. Among the stops were Virat Kohli's One8 Commune, Shilpa Shetty's Bastian, and Bobby Deol's Someplace Else. While no paneer samples reacted at the other restaurants, a dish at Torii turned dark when exposed to iodine. Torii, co-owned by interior designer Gauri Khan wife of Shahrukh Khan, soon issued a statement in response, explaining the science behind the reaction in the comment section of the viral video. "The iodine test reflects the presence of starch, not the authentici...