Seven people killed, four others injured as rains, flash floods ravage Balochistan

Quetta- As many as seven people were killed, and four others injured after rains and flash floods caused widespread devastation in Pakistan’s Balochistan, destroying hundreds of homes, livestock and crops, local media reported on Friday. The floods have severely impacted districts, including Kach­­hi, Nasirabad, Jhal Magsi, Dera Bugti, Sibi, Harnai, Kohlu, Turbat, Jaffarabad, Loralai, and…

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HPCL cracks down on LPG malpractices, suspends 10 distributors amid govt action

New Delhi- State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Friday said it has suspended 10 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors for alleged malpractices, reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against irregularities in its distribution network. Taking to the social media platform X, the company informed that it initiated strict action by suspending 10 LPG distributors found involved…

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PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi to arrive in Kerala on Saturday as campaign peaks across key battlegrounds

Thiruvananthapuram- Kerala’s election campaign is set for a high-voltage Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will hit the campaign trail across multiple constituencies, signalling an intense final stretch in the run-up to the polls. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.Rahul…

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Rain, hailstorms bring respite from heat across Rajasthan

Jaipur- A sudden change in weather swept across Rajasthan on Friday morning, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms to several western and central districts. The spell has provided much-needed relief from the heat, with temperatures dropping significantly across the state. The weather changed abruptly on Friday morning, with rainfall reported from districts including Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Nagaur,…

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Rajasthan excise department announces penalty of Rs 50,000 for serving liquor without permission

Jaipur- In a major regulatory shift, the Rajasthan Excise Department has introduced strict penalties for violations, imposing an immediate fine of Rs 50,000 for serving liquor without permission or breaching licence conditions. The Rajasthan government has revised its Excise Policy (2025-29), increasing liquor prices and tightening rules for serving alcohol at events. The new provisions,…

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Kamal Nath undercuts Congress campaign on LPG shortage, says no crisis

Chhindwara- In an embarrassment for the Congress, senior leader and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday rejected claims of an LPG shortage in Madhya Pradesh, contradicting his party’s aggressive campaign against the Centre and the state government. While the Congress has been consistently targeting the Central and Madhya Pradesh governments over alleged delays in…

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