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"Pilgrims, tourists to get seamless connectivity", Locals hail launch of Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train

IANS | April 30, 2026 2:15 PM

Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) Hundreds of local residents expressed gratitude to the government for the launch of a direct Vande Bharat train service between Jammu and Srinagar. Describing the advantages, people said they would now be able to escape the traffic on the National Highway and that the service would especially benefit students and tourists.

SC reserves verdict on Pawan Khera’s plea against denial of anticipatory bail

IANS | April 30, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera challenging the Gauhati High Court’s order rejecting his anticipatory bail application in connection with a criminal case registered by the Assam Police over his alleged remarks against the wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Vande Bharat Express train service from Jammu to Srinagar

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:59 PM

Jammu, April 30 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the direct 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train service between Jammu and Srinagar.

Two juveniles apprehended in scooty theft cases; Delhi Police crack case with swift action

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) In a swift and coordinated operation, the Central District Police successfully solved a series of scooty theft cases in the Nabi Karim area, apprehending two children in conflict with law (CCLs) and recovering two stolen vehicles. The case highlights prompt policing and meticulous investigation carried out by the team of Police Station Nabi Karim.

Congress, SP inherently anti-women, change colours like chameleon: CM Yogi

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:56 PM

Lucknow, April 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, the Samajwadi Party (SP), and the INDIA bloc, accusing them of being "inherently anti-women" ahead of a one-day special session of the state Assembly.

BJP leader urges MEA to help elderly Sikh couples stranded in Tehran

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill on Thursday called on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to step in and facilitate the return of elderly Sikh couples who are currently stranded at a gurudwara in Tehran.

Centre enters new fiscal from position of relative prudence despite global headwinds: Finmin report

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) While the West Asia conflict constitutes a significant supply shock, India’s domestic demand, policy buffers, resilient financial system, and sustained public investment provide some insulation, according to the Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review for April.

Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal appointed as new NCLT President

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Centre has approved the appointment of Justice (Retd.) Anupinder Singh Grewal, former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

PILs filed in Calcutta HC over counting of votes for Bengal Assembly polls

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:37 PM

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Advocate Kalyan Banerjee, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress party, and lawyer Biswaroop Bhattacharya have filed PILs in the Calcutta High Court concerning the vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Exit polls draw scepticism from Congress, Oppn leaders

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Leaders from the Congress and other Opposition parties on Thursday expressed confidence in their electoral prospects, while simultaneously questioning the credibility of exit polls, asserting that the final outcome would only be clear when votes are counted on May 4.

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"Pilgrims, tourists to get seamless connectivity", Locals hail launch of Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train

SC reserves verdict on Pawan Khera’s plea against denial of anticipatory bail

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Vande Bharat Express train service from Jammu to Srinagar

Two juveniles apprehended in scooty theft cases; Delhi Police crack case with swift action

Congress, SP inherently anti-women, change colours like chameleon: CM Yogi

BJP leader urges MEA to help elderly Sikh couples stranded in Tehran

Centre enters new fiscal from position of relative prudence despite global headwinds: Finmin report

Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal appointed as new NCLT President

PILs filed in Calcutta HC over counting of votes for Bengal Assembly polls

Exit polls draw scepticism from Congress, Oppn leaders

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