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Rajiv Kumar steps down as Niti Aayog vice chairman

J&K: Militants shoot at two non-local labourers in Nowgam area on outskirts of Srinagar, say police.

(PTI)

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia distributes laptops, other learning aids to over 5,000 children with special needs studying in schools run by city government.

(PTI)

Been waiting for 4 months to come back to the Delhi Capitals camp, says Ponting

(ANI)

Visiting Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth meets UP Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath in Varanasi, discusses investment and business opportunities in state.

(PTI)

Terror attack in Jammu ahead of PM Modi’s visit cause of "serious concern", says J&K Apni Party chief Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari

(PTI)

Encroachment made by accused in Khargone riots case won't be removed without due legal procedure: Madhya Pradesh govt to High Court

Amit Shah calls for reforms in policing; seeks revival of Khabri system

Mumbai police issues notice to MP Navneet Rana, her husband Ravi Rana, asking them not to disrupt law and order situation as they plan to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray's house on Saturday.

(PTI)

Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki has died at the age of 90, according to President Uhuru Kenyatta, reports AP.

(PTI)

UK is creating India specific open general export license for defence procurement: UK PM Johnson

"The UK is creating an India specific open general export license reducing bureaucracy and reducing delivery times for defence procurement," said British PM Boris Johnson in Delhi

"Shared interests in keeping the Indo-Pacific region free, open & rule-based. Agree to combat threats on air, space & maritime. Taking steps for sustainable homegrown energy. This visit has deepened our relationship," saidUK PM Borris Johnson

"We have had wonderful talks today & have strengthened our relationship in every way," said British PM Boris Johnson in Delhi

"Last year we (India-UK) launched a comprehensive strategic partnership. Work on FTA is underway. Talks held on defence sector, trade, climate & energy. Talks also hold on free, open & rule-based Indo-pacific region," PM Modi

"We expressed our commitment to fulfilling promises made during the last COP 26. We invite the UK to join India's National Hydrogen Mission...We stressed on a free, open, inclusive & rules-based Indo-Pacific region,"PM Modi

"PM Boris Johnson's visit to India during 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is historic," saidPM Modi during joint statement

18 more test Covid positive in IIT Madras; 30 cases in 2 days, says report

PM Modi and Boris Johnson hold talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi

Delay in Delhi metro services from Tilak Nagar to Karol Bagh after passenger blocks track

Delay in services from Tilak Nagar to Karol Bagh on Blue Line due to a passenger on track at Tilak Nagar: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

PM Modi and Boris Johnson arrive at Hyderabad House to hold talks

SC rejects Nawab Malik's bail plea in money laundering case

SC rejectedthe bail plea of Maharashtra cabinet minister & NCP leader Nawab Malik in a money laundering case. (PTI)

2 students in hijab leave Udupi college premises after not being allowed to take exam

12% polling was recorded till 10 am in the 2022 Guwahati Municipal Corporation elections, according to Assam State Election Commission.

Home Guards direct students to remove hijab before entering exam hall in Karnataka

Home Guards posted outside the PU examination centre in Car street were seen directing a student to remove the hijab and burka before entering the examination hall on Friday. Credit: DH photo

Gun firing at Rohini court today, no injuries were reported

An incident of gun firing took place at Rohini court. Police personnel are deployed at the court premises had opened fire, according to DelhiPolice.No injuries reported.

Students arrive to write the second PUC exam at Seshadripuram college Kengeri, in Bengaluru. Photo Credit: Pushkar V

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi wave during a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace in New Delhi.

Social media 'designed' to weaken democracies: Obama

Former US President Barack Obama has broken his silence after a long time, saying that social media platforms are well-designed to destroy democracies.

Speaking at a Stanford University event late on Thursday, Obama called the present "another tumultuous, dangerous moment in history".

"Disinformation is a threat to our democracy, and will continue to be unless we work together to address it," he said.

India reports 2,451 new Covid-19 cases, 54 deaths

With 2,451 new Covid-19 cases reported on Friday, India's active caseload rose to 14,241, as per the Union Health Ministry data. Read more

1 security force personnel killed, 4 injured in encounter in Jammu's Sunjwan

One security force jawan was martyred and 4 jawans were injured on Friday in anencounter in the Sunjwan area of Jammu, ANI reported.

CNN+ streaming service to shut down, a month after starting

At sunset on the last Monday of March, CNN stars gathered for a gala on the 101st floor of a midtown Manhattan skyscraper to celebrate the launch of CNN+, the streaming service that was supposed to take the network into the digital future.

Ethan Hawke, who directed a film for CNN+, mingled with Anderson Cooper and Carl Bernstein as guests nibbled on miniature lobster rolls and gawked at the dizzying views of the New York City skyline.

It took three weeks for CNN’s new owners to bring them down to earth.

In a move that stunned the media and tech worlds, Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday that it will abruptly shut down CNN+ on April 30. “While today’s decision is incredibly difficult, it is the right one for the long-term success of CNN,” Chris Licht, the network’s incoming president, told staff.

The shutdown is an ignominious end to an operation into which CNN sank tens of millions of dollars: from a nationwide marketing campaign to hundreds of newly hired employees to big contracts for name-brand anchors, including former “Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace and former NPR co-host Audie Cornish. (NYT)

UK PM Johnson to offer India help to build its own fighter jets

Britain is set to offer India know-how to build its own fighter jets and a licence for faster deliveries of defence equipment when the prime ministers of the two countries meet on Friday, as the West tries to wean India away from Russia.

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India remains strongly committed to global food security cause. Our spearheading of UNGA resolution for declaring year 2023 as International Year of Millets was aimed at addressing food security challenges: Sneha Dubey in UN