Heat stroke deaths: Opposition parties lash out at Shinde-Fadnavis govt

Mumbai, 17/4: A day after 11 persons died of heat stroke and over 600 others reached dispensaries and hospitals for help, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has questioned the logic of the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government to hold the Maharashtra Bhushan awards ceremony under the scorching sun around noon. Two of those currently admitted are…

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Chief of Defence Staff visits Western Naval Command headquarters in Mumbai

Mumbai, 15/4: General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff visited the Mumbai-headquartered Western Naval Command (WNC), the sword arm of the Indian Navy on Friday. During the visit, he interacted with Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, WNC.     He was briefed on the role, responsibilities and operational preparedness of the WNC…

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Curfew imposed in Odisha’s Sambalpur following overnight sporadic violence

Sambalpur, 15/4: Curfew was imposed on Sambalpur city and the Odisha government extended internet suspension by another 48 hours on Saturday after sporadic overnight violence and the death of a man under mysterious circumstances.     The violence took place after Friday evening’s Hanuman Jayanti processions were held under tight security.   Odisha Director General…

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Pope Francis leaves hospital, quips ‘I am still alive’

New Delhi 1/4: Pope Francis left hospital Saturday after a three-night stay for a bronchitis infection, joking with wellwishers and journalists waiting for him outside that he was “still alive”.       The 86-year-old pope, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday with breathing difficulties, got out of the car transporting him…

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