News Highlights: Bomb blast in Bihar's Sasaram; some injured

Here are today's news highlights.

Bomb blast in Sasaram; some injured

Delhi logs 416 fresh Covid cases, highest in over seven months; positivity rate 14.37%

Rahul Gandhi lauds India's tiger conservation programme launched 50 years ago

Lucknow Super Giants post 193/6 against Delhi Capitals in IPL

Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind moves intervening application in SC in matter pertaining to legal recognition of same-sex marriage

PV Sindhu beats Singapore's Yeo Jia Min in straight games to enter final of Madrid Spain Masters

Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs via Duckworth-Lewis method in IPL match

600-plus Covid-19 cases reported from Maharashtra on Saturday

Advocate Virender Kumar shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Dwarka; probe under way

Conspiracy under way to impose President's rule in Punjab, alleges Navjot Sidhu after his release from Patiala jail

The more I speak the truth, the more I will be attacked: Rahul Gandhi

Whenever dictatorship came, a revolution came and today I say the revolution's name is Rahul Gandhi: Navjot Sidhu

Democracy in chains, institutions turned slave, says Navjot Sidhu after coming out of jail

If you try to weaken Punjab, you will become weak: Navjot Singh Sidhu soon after his release from Patiala jail

Navjot Sidhu released from Patiala jail

Punjab Kings 191/5 in 20 overs against KKR

Some people keen on denting my image and colluding with people in and outside country. They gave "supari" for it: PM

GST collection rises 13% year-on-year to Rs 1.60 lakh crore in March, 2023: Govt data

BJP state chief Samrat Choudhary along with party members meets Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Raj Bhawan in Patna

PM Narendra Modi interacts with school students and train staff on board Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat train

MK Stalin and Pinarayi Vijayan attend inaugural event to mark the centenary celebrations of Vaikom Satyagraha organised by Kerala State Government in Vaikom

There has been 100% occupancy in Vande Bharat trains. They are technologically advanced, clean, and on-time. There has been no instance of black marketing of tickets either: PM Modi at Bhopal

Bhanuka Rajapaksa hits half-century in 30 balls

You all gave me the privilege of inaugurating the modern and grand Rani Kamlapit station where this event is taking place. Today, I have been given the opportunity to send India's latest Vande Bharat train to Delhi from here: PM

This train will bring new facilities for professionals, youth, businessmen: PM

Today MP has got its Own Vande Bharat Express train. This will make the journey of Bhopal and Delhi faster. This train will bring new facilities for professionals, youth, businessmen.

Glad to flag off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express. Our endeavour is to transform the railways sector and provide greater comfort for the citizens: PM

I pray for the speedy recovery of the pilgrims who have been injured, who are undergoing treatment in the hospital: PM expresses grief over Indore temple accident

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat express between Bhopal and Delhi

Senior JD(S) MLA AT Ramaswamy joins BJP in presence of Anurag Thakur

PM Narendra Modi to flag off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat train at Rani Kamlapati railway station today

I feel happy that I could win Gold medal for my country for the second time in World Championship: Nikhat

World Champion Nikhat Zareen receives warm welcome in Hyderabad

PM Modi to visit Hyderabad on April 8 to inaugurate and lay foundation stone for slew of infrastructure projects

Fresh CCTV footage showing Amritpal's close aide Papalpreet Singh in Hoshiarpur village 'dera' surfaces online

11 different schemes worth about ₹2500 crore are being inaugurated and foundation stones are being laid in Mizoram in a single day: Shah

Today, 11 different schemes worth about ₹2500 crore are being inaugurated and foundation stones are being laid in Mizoram in a single day. This shows the commitment of the Modi government and the Mizoram government towards the welfare of the people of Mizoram: Shah

Peace has been established in Mizoram today, which is an unprecedented example of the victory of India's democracy: Shah

Due to Modi ji's efforts, peace has been established in Northeast: Shah

Violence was once rampant in the Northeast, but in the last nine years, due to Modi ji's efforts, peace has been established here, connectivity has increased and development has taken place as much as other parts of the country: Shah

Senior JD(S) MLA from Arkalgud in Karnataka, AT Ramaswamy to join BJP in Delhi today

I appeal to remaining active militants of Northeast to join mainstream: Shah

Establishment of peace in Mizoram an example of Indian democracy's success: Shah in Aizawl

Kamal Nath alleges illegal constructions on stepwell led to Indore temple tragedy

Amruta Fadnavis case: Court rejects bail plea of suspected bookie Anil Jaisinghani

Dubai-bound FedEx aircraft hit by bird, emergency landing at Delhi airport

Independent commission accused Mexican armed forces of hiding information in connection to the disappearance of 43 students in 2014

(With AFP inputs)

'Narendra Modi government has increased the budget for the northeast region by 276% under PM-DevINE': Amit Shah in Mizoram

Amit Shah speaks in Mizoram where he is set to unveil nuemrous projects

Kanjhawala hit and drag case: Court posts matter to April 13 for consideration of chargesheet

(With PTI inputs)

Delhi hit-and-drag case: Police files 800-page chargesheet against the four accused

Emergency declared at Delhi Airport after FedEx aircraft heading towards Dubai is hit by a bird

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar opens up on violence witnessed in the state during Ram Navami

Union Home Minister arrives in Mizoram where he is set to unveil several projects together valued at Rs 2,415 crores

Assailants chopped off and took away the leg of a Sikh 'granthi' (priest) in Punjab's Tarn Taran

Punjab Police reported that the victim is currently undergoing treatment in Amritsar.

Howrah Commissioner of Police says situation after control post Ram Navami violence

Amit Shah's visit to Sasaram cancelled after violence broke out in Nalanda during Ram Navami celebrations

25-year-old man, minor sister killed in road accident in UP's Kanpur-Sagar road

(With PTI inputs)

4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal

Kane Williamson ruled out of IPL 2023 after suffering serious injury in the tournament opener

This was the first match the former Kiwi captain played for the Gujarat Titans.

'Two FIRs have been registered in Nalanda and Rohtas and 27 and 18 people have been arrested respectively identifying anti-social elements' Bihar Police reports regarding the Ram Navami violence in Nalanda

President Droupadi Murmu set to visit Kaziranga National Park on April 6, parts of the establishment to remain closed on said day

Sanjay Raut claims he has got a threat message, questions role of state home minister

"Similar attempts were made to carry an attack on me but what did the police do," the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said.

(With ANI inputs)

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced 4% Dearness Allowance hike for state govt employees

Saffron flags hoisted in mosque on Ram Navami in Haryana's Sonipat

Vipin Kadian, ACP Law & Order has said that five youths were arrested in connection to the case while police force has been stationed in the area to maintain law and order.

India reports 2,994 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, active cases stand at 16,354

(With ANI inputs)

Communal tensions brew in Hyderabad

Police have reported a clash between members of the Hindu and Muslim community near Charminar. Reports suggest violence broke out following a dispute over sloganeering during Ramadan prayers.

A Swedish national has been nabbed in Mumbai on charges of assaulting an IndiGo cabin crew member

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hails former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi' contributions to tiger conservation

Crops in UP's Amethi sustain damage after unseasonal rainfall

Bihar: Police are patrolling the area in Nalanda where violence broke out between two groups during Ram Navami celebrations

Over 20 people were arrested. 8 were injured while 3 sustained bullet injuries, reportedAshok Mishra, SP, Nalanda.

(With ANI inputs)

Kerala: Fire breaks out in a textile shop on Kallayi Road in Kozhikode

Union Home Minister Amit Shah sends out greetings on Odisha Day

Dousing operations continue in Kanpur market as fire rages on, no casualty reported

Maharashtra CM pays tribute to RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar on the latter's birth anniversary

PM Modi hails report saying India's defence exports have seen a record high in FY 2022-23

Union Minister Rajnath Singh announces India’s defence exports have reached a record high of Rs 15, 920 crore in FY 2022-2023

Italian 10th seed Jannik Sinner defeats world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 to book his berth in the Miami Open final

Commercial LPG prices slashed in Delhi, to cost Rs 91.50

Brazil President Lula's China trip rescheduled

The 77-year-old South American leader will meet the Chinese Premier on April 14

PM Modi congratulates HAL for "highest-ever revenue from operations of around Rs 26,500 Crores for FY 2022-23 as against Rs 24,620 for the previous FY".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express from Rani Kamalapati railway station

Indians among 8 migrants found dead near Canada border

Members of an Indian family were among six people who drowned in the St Lawrence River while attempting to cross into the US from Canada illegally, authorities said on Friday, in the latest tragedy involving Indians seeking greener pastures abroad.

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