Breaking Highlights: Trains Cancelled, Diverted, Short-Terminated In Wake Of Farmers' Protest Demanding Release Of Jailed Farmers
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A man has been stabbed to death in North East Delhi's Trilokpuri.
Earlier today, in Ambala, Haryana, train operations were disrupted as a result of a farmers' protest demanding the release of jailed farmers. In response to the demonstration, several trains were either cancelled, diverted, or short-terminated, reported ANI.
In the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence, which occured on April 14, The accused had also recced the Panvel-located farmhouse of Salman Khan. They intended to just scare him and not murder him. The statements of both families have been recorded in Bihar. Around 7 people have been called from Haryana and other states for questioning, questioning is going on, ANI cites Mumbai Crime Branch.
The Swedish Parliament has approved a measure aimed at simplifying the process for individuals to legally change their gender, lowering the age limit to 16, PTI cites reports of AP.
A fire broke out at GIDC in Sanand, Gujarat. More details are awaited, reported PTI.
Pakistan has announced the banning of the social media platform X in response to what it describes as the platform's failure to respect the country's sovereignty and address concerns over alleged misuse, reported IANS.
On heavy rains in Dubai, Avinash Chanchal, Climate & Energy Campaign manager at Greenpeace India, said, "The heavy rains in Dubai show how extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense due to human induced climate change. The last IPCC Sixth Assessment Report also made a very clear link between these frequent extreme weather events and climate change", reported PTI.
Farmers staged a protest on Wednesday by occupying railway tracks at the Shambhu railway station in Punjab, disrupting the movement of at least 35 trains. Their ongoing demonstration, which began on February 13, includes blocking the national highway at the interstate border near Shambhu. The protest is driven by demands such as a legal assurance of Minimum Support Price (MSP) by the Centre, reported IANS.
A fire erupted in a residence located in the Hari Nagar area of Delhi, prompting the deployment of two fire tenders at the spot, ANI cites Delhi Fire Services as saying.
An Indian Air Force An-32 transport aircraft evacuated two civilian patients from Kargil to Srinagar on Wednesday. The patients, who were in need of immediate medical help, sought IAF assistance through the local civil admin, reported ANI.
The Surya Abhishek ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Ram Temple took place a while back, with Sun rays illuminating the forehead of the idol at 12:00 PM. Click here to watch the clips.
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Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals from Vasai in Maharashtra's Palghar district for staying in the country without valid documents, an official said.
The anti-human trafficking cell of the police picked up the duo, including a woman, from Pragati Nagar locality of Nalasopara in Vasai on Monday evening based on a tip-off, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Madan Ballal told PTI.
The accused were identified as Aakash Arif Khan (26) and Laboni Poridin Mandal (22). They did not have any documents for travel or stay in India, he said.
During their interrogation, the duo revealed that they were doing menial jobs in the locality for livelihood.
An FIR under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950, was registered at the Tulinj police station against them on Tuesday, the official said. (PTI Inputs)
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders spearheaded a 'Shobha Yatra' procession in Howrah.
A rescue and search operation is currently underway in the Gandbal Nowgam area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, after a boat capsized in the Jhelum River yesterday.
Passing out parade for the third batch of Agnipath scheme underway at The Parachute Regiment Training Centre in Bengaluru.
ED has arrested four persons JMM leader Antu Tirkey, Priyaranjan Sahay, real estate trader Vipin Singh, and Irshad in a land scam case. Their places were raided yesterday after which they were brought to the ED office in Ranchi late at night and arrested subsequently. (ANI Input)
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Ram Lalla to Receive 'Surya Abhishek'
Ram Lalla, the revered deity in Ayodhya, is set to be honored with a unique celestial event termed as 'Surya Abhishek' on April 17. This extraordinary phenomenon involves capturing and redirecting sun rays onto the deity through a meticulously designed optical apparatus. The innovative setup utilises a Fabry-Perot cavity, a device renowned for its precision in manipulating light, to ensure that sunbeams precisely illuminate the forehead of Lord Ram at precisely noon on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, IANS reported.
According to the plan, the sun's rays will grace the forehead of Ram Lalla for approximately four minutes, forming a circular pattern spanning 75 millimeters. Initially slated for initiation post the completion of the temple construction, the Ram temple trust altered its plans following appeals from revered saints and seers.
Consequently, scientists from CBRI (Central Building Research Institute) volunteered to orchestrate the arrangements for the 'Surya Abhishek' during the inaugural Ram Navami celebrations at the newly constructed temple complex, according to IANS.
Leh Apex Body to Embark on March to Address Shepherd Concerns
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) is poised to embark on a significant journey, commencing a five-day foot march to Skang Chu-Thang near the Himachal Pradesh border on April 17, PTI reported. This initiative aims to engage with shepherds allegedly facing land acquisition challenges due to major industrial projects. Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent climate activist, elucidated that the march, involving around 20 participants, intends to extend to Changthang near the China border, subject to governmental approval.
The LAB, in collaboration with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been at the forefront of advocating for Ladakh's statehood and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for the past four years. Wangchuk expressed dismay over unwarranted labelling of their movement as anti-national, emphasising that their sole objective is to advocate for the welfare of Ladakhi residents, PTI reported.
Previously, the LAB had planned a border march on April 7 to spotlight issues faced by farmers but retracted the call following governmental restrictions. Acknowledging the sensitivity of the region, Wangchuk emphasised the peaceful intent of the march, paying homage to B.R. Ambedkar for crafting a constitution that upholds the rights and freedoms of every citizen.
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