News Highlights: 'It was Balasaheb Thackeray's dream that a magnificent Ram Mandir be built in Ayodhya', says Eknath Shinde in UP

"Ram Mandir's construction is going on at a fast pace. It was Balasaheb Thackeray's dream that a magnificent Ram Mandir be built in Ayodhya," Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said after reaching Lucknow today. He will visit Ayodhya on April 9. (PTI)

. China mediated the talks between the two Middle Eastern rivals to discuss re-establishing ties after a long breakdown of diplomatic relations.

. People fleeing conflict or poverty routinely take boats from Tunisian shores toward Europe, even though the central Mediterranean is the most dangerous migration route in the world, with many hailing from sub-Saharan Africa. (AFP)

. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be embarking on an official visit to the USA, beginning April 10. During the visit, Sitharaman will be attending the 2023 Spring Meetings of World Bank Group (WBG) & International Monetary Fund (IMF), along with G20 meetings, Investor/Bilateral meetings, and other associated meetings in the WBG and IMF Headquarters in Washington DC. (ANI)

. The attack started at about 5 pm (1100 GMT), in Khiri Rat Nikhom district in Surat Thani province -- roughly 600 km (370 miles) south of the capital Bangkok. (AFP)

. The PM earlier inaugrated theRs 1,260 crore New Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1) of the Chennai International Airport. (ANI)

. Today while going from Jammu to Srinagar by road, Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju's car met with a minor accident. No one was injured in the accident. Kiren Rijiju was driven safely to his destination: Ramban Police. (ANI)

. 3 leaders of proscribed Popular Front of India (PFI) and Campus Front of India (CFI) arrested in Assam: Police (PTI)

. Congress to start 'Jai Bharat Satyagraha' in Maharashtra on April 10 to create awareness about “wrong policies” of BJP-led Union government and current political situation in the country. (PTI)

. Starting May 2, all government offices will operate from 7:30 am till 2 pm in the state: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann (ANI)

. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new terminal building at Chennai airport. (PTI)

. After launching programmes in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Chennai, where he was welcomed by Governor RN Ravi, CM MK Stalin, ministers, MPs and other dignitaries.

. A Ukrainian minister will visit India from Sunday in the first face-to-face talks between the two countries since Russia's invasion of its European neighbour last year.Emine Dzhaparova, Kyiv's first deputy foreign minister, will "exchange views on the current situation inUkraine" with a senior member of India's foreign ministry. (AFP)

. A missile fired from Ukraine was shot down over the Black Sea town of Feodosia in Russian-controlled Crimea, the Russian head of Crimea's administration said on Saturday. "A missile launched from Ukraine was shot down over Feodosia," Sergei Aksyonov said on Telegram. (Reuters)

. I appeal to the state govt to not allow any obstruction in developments being planned for Telangana people: PM Modi in Hyderabad

. Pained at non-cooperation of state government in Centre's projects. This is affecting the dreams of people of Telangana: PM Modi (PTI)

. Some political parties went to court to protect their records of corruption, but the court rejected them: Modi in Hyderabad

. State governments are not cooperating with the Centre for development projects. They are delaying the progress of the state to promote corruption and 'parivaarwaad' in the state: PM Modi takes a swipe at BRS govt in Hyderabad rally

. ED arrests Anil Jaisinghani, accused of blackmailing Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis' wife, in IPL money laundering case: Sources (PTI)

. PM Narendra Modi flags off Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express train in Hyderabad. (PTI)

. Taiwan's defence ministry said eight Chinese warships and 42 fighter jets were detected around the island on Saturday, as China announced three days of military drills.

The ministry expressed "solemn condemnation of such irrational actions", adding the detections -- which included 29 jets crossing Taiwan's median line -- took place between 6 and 11 am local time (2200 GMT to 0300 GMT). ( AFP )

. A Delhi Police head constable allegedly shot himself dead inside a PCR van Saturday morning near Chandgi Ram Akhara in Civil Lines area, a senior officer said.

On Saturday 6.25 am, police got information that head constable Imran Mohammed, PCR van In-charge in Civil Lines Police Station, had shot himself with his official weapon, Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) Sagar Singh Kalsi said. ( PTI )

. China on Saturday launched three days of military drills in the Taiwan Strait.Saturday's move by China follows a meeting in California between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

News Highlights: 'It was Balasaheb Thackeray's dream that a magnificent Ram Mandir be built in Ayodhya', says Eknath Shinde in UP

'It was Balasaheb Thackeray's dream that a magnificent Ram Mandir be built in Ayodhya', says Eknath Shinde in UP

Saudi officials arrive in Iran to discuss reopening embassy and consulate general

20 migrants missing after new sinking off Tunisia: Official

MI post 157/8 against CSK

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to make official US trip beginning April 10

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