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TN BJP thanks Centre for removing TN from coal blocks auction list
A row had erupted over the inclusion of the fertile Cauvery delta regions for the coal block auctioning, with CM Stalin asserting that his government will never allow coal mining in there
 "TN BJP thanks Centre for removing TN from coal blocks auction list")
K Chandrashekar Rao to skip PM Modi's programme in Telangana today
KCR will also not be receiving PM Modi at Begumpet airport upon his arrival
 "K Chandrashekar Rao to skip PM Modi's programme in Telangana today")
China holds military drills around Taiwan after Prez Tsai's US visit
The Taiwan leader had urged Beijing not to overreact before her departure from Los Angeles on Thursday
 "China holds military drills around Taiwan after Prez Tsai's US visit")
UltraTech uses LNG trucks to transport cement as part of ESG initiative
UltraTech is making strides in its commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation of its operations with this second deployment of GreenLine's LNG-powered fleet of trucks
 "UltraTech uses LNG trucks to transport cement as part of ESG initiative")
Sibal slams govt over fact-check provisions of IT Amendment Rules
"Now Government to decide what is fake and what is not! And Amit Shah ji says democracy is not in danger," the Rajya Sabha MP said
 "Sibal slams govt over fact-check provisions of IT Amendment Rules")
Law should take into consideration realities of communities: Chandrachud
The role of the judiciary is to ensure that the law and its administration do not thwart justice but rather uphold it, CJI Chandrachud said
 "Law should take into consideration realities of communities: Chandrachud")
Delhi temperature six notches below season's average, at min of 14.1 deg C
The IMD has predicted clear skies for the day which could turn partly cloudy towards the afternoon or evening
 "Delhi temperature six notches below season's average, at min of 14.1 deg C")
6,155 fresh Covid infections in India, active cases climb to 31,194
At 31,194, the active cases comprise 0.07 per cent of the total infections. The national Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 98.74%
 "6,155 fresh Covid infections in India, active cases climb to 31,194")
Oppn must heed Pawar's statement on Adani: Maha CM in swipe at Cong, Uddhav
Pawar is a very senior politician and must have spoken on the Adani issue after much study, and, therefore, those protesting should clarify their stand, the CM said
 "Oppn must heed Pawar's statement on Adani: Maha CM in swipe at Cong, Uddhav")
Targeting Adani, demand of JPC worthless, says Pawar on Hindenburg report
Extending support to the Adani Group, Pawar said that the report seems like an individual industrial group of the country was targeted
 "Targeting Adani, demand of JPC worthless, says Pawar on Hindenburg report")
Pakistan issues 2,856 visas to Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi from April 9-18
During the visit, the pilgrims would go to Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib. They would enter Pakistan on April 9 and return to India on April 18
 "Pakistan issues 2,856 visas to Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi from April 9-18")
V-P slams Rahul, says it 'painful' when people try to tarnish India's image
"Any person, who has the best interests of the country at heart, will always speak about the strides that India is making and where it should improve," he added
 "V-P slams Rahul, says it 'painful' when people try to tarnish India's image")
When the randomness of monetary policy reminds one of a game of Ludo
The real issue may be that the RBI does not really subscribe to the mandate it has been given, and the govt, in a pre-election year, quietly supports such agnosticism, writes T N Ninan
 "When the randomness of monetary policy reminds one of a game of Ludo")
IPL 2023 RR vs DC preview: Sanju's side needs finishing, Warner's a victory
Delhi Capitals are left with much to be done as none of their fiery foreigners Mitch Marsh, Riley Rossouw and David Warner have been able to blast off. Rajasthan must finish well in crunch situations
 "IPL 2023 RR vs DC preview: Sanju's side needs finishing, Warner's a victory")
How reward-driven are top-level appointments to World Bank and IMF?
Opinion is divided on the issue, with one section of experts and seasoned politicians claiming meritocracy isn't always at play, while another puts the choice down to plain pragmatism
 "How reward-driven are top-level appointments to World Bank and IMF?")
11 hurt in Detroit apartment building fire, nearly 20 displaced: Official
About a dozen people were hurt in an apartment building fire early Friday morning on Detroit's west side
 "11 hurt in Detroit apartment building fire, nearly 20 displaced: Official")
All Kannadigas should pledge not to buy Amul products: Siddaramaiah
"BJP government is going to betray the farmers by shutting down Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)," he added
 "All Kannadigas should pledge not to buy Amul products: Siddaramaiah")
Gold price falls Rs 110 to Rs 60,870, silver rises Rs 110 to Rs 76,600
The price of ten grams of 22-carat gold fell by Rs 100 to Rs 55,800
 "Gold price falls Rs 110 to Rs 60,870, silver rises Rs 110 to Rs 76,600")
This is my last election, will retire from electoral politics: Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah further added that he will still be in active politics but after this election he won't accept any posts which will be in Delhi
 "This is my last election, will retire from electoral politics: Siddaramaiah")
Modi govt to set up 7 mega textile parks, generate over 2 mn jobs
The scheme was announced in October 2021, and the parks will be set up by 2026-27. The total outlay for the project is Rs 4,445 crore
 "Modi govt to set up 7 mega textile parks, generate over 2 mn jobs")