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Before Boiler Blast, Chattisgarh's Worst Industrial Disaster Took Place At Vedanta Plant
- Apr 18, 2026 17:58 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
Since the formation of the Chhattisgarh state, numerous industrial accidents have occurred in succession, a majority of these at Vedanta facilities.
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Maharashtra 'Love Trap' Accused Says Adopted 'Playboy' Persona After Breakup
- Apr 18, 2026 17:53 pm IST
- Reported by: Sanjay Tiwari
One police official and two constables have been suspended after videos showed them celebrating Ayaz's birthday.
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Centre Committed To Bringing 33% Women's Reservation Before 2029: Sources
- Apr 18, 2026 17:51 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, had proposed 33 per cent reservation for women in parliament and assemblies along with an increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha
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Mentally Challenged Woman Rescued From Rooftop, Kept Requesting For Food
- Apr 18, 2026 17:50 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
Seema Soni, 40, was found in a deeply disturbing state. Her body was reduced to a skeletal frame. She lay exposed to the harsh sun, without clothes or food.
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Naveen Jindal Faces Backlash For Defending Vedanta Boss Over Chhattisgarh Blast
- Apr 18, 2026 17:48 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
In an incident where nearly two dozen lives have been lost, what came as a shock was Naveen Jindal's post questioning the Vedanta boss's name being added to the FIR.
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"Feudal Mindset": Smriti Irani Slams Congress Over Women's Reservation Bill
- Apr 18, 2026 17:23 pm IST
- Press Trust India
Senior BJP leaders on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of "betraying" women and celebrating the defeat of their political aspirations
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BJP's Women's Bill March To Rahul Gandhi's House, And A 'Dhokebaaz' Poster
- Apr 18, 2026 16:53 pm IST
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
"Half of the country's population will never forgive these villains who stopped the 33 per cent reservation for women power," the BJP said in a post on X
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Karnataka Reports First Bird Flu Case Of 2026, Thousands Of Chickens Culled
- Apr 18, 2026 16:39 pm IST
- Reported by: Deepak Bopanna
Karnataka has reported its first case of avian influenza (H5N1) this year after the virus was detected in a poultry farm in Muthur village near Hesaraghatta on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
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Two More Workers Die, Vedanta Boiler Blast Death Count Rises To 23
- Apr 18, 2026 16:29 pm IST
- Reported by: Neelesh Tripathi
One worker died at Kalda Hospital in Raipur, while another died at Raigarh Medical College.
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Cheetahs Back In Karnataka After 70 Years, 4 Brought In From South Africa
- Apr 18, 2026 16:20 pm IST
- Reported by: Deepak Bopanna
These felines are being brought in as part of the Project Cheetah, a landmark wildlife initiative launched by the central government in 2022.
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Bengaluru Power Bills To Rise As Supply Company Gets Nod To Recover Deficit
- Apr 18, 2026 15:43 pm IST
- Reported by: Deepak Bopanna
Electricity consumers in Bengaluru are set to face a moderate increase in power bills after the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) approved a revenue deficit recovery plan for Bangalore Electricity Supply Company
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Killing Of 2 Children Sparks Fresh Protests, Clashes In Manipur
- Apr 18, 2026 14:30 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
Fresh protests broke out across Manipur's Valley region on Friday night, with large crowds taking to the streets in Imphal East over the killing of two children in the Tronglaobi incident.
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PM Modi To Address Nation At 8:30 PM Today, Suspense Over Subject
- Apr 18, 2026 14:29 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
PM Modi To Address Nation At 8:30 PM Today
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4 Arrests, 3 States, Online Radicalisation: Delhi Cops Bust Terror Module
- Apr 18, 2026 14:27 pm IST
- Reported by: Aaquil Jameel
Four men linked to terror activities and online radicalisation were arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell.
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'No One Can Touch Tamil Nadu': Rahul Gandhi As Constitution Amendment Bill Fails
- Apr 18, 2026 13:57 pm IST
- Reported by: Radhika Ramaswamy
The Centre needed a two-thirds majority to get the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed, but fell short of the mark. The proposed legislation saw 298 MPs voting in its favour and 230 voting against.
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Dearness Allowance Raised By 2% For Central Government Employees
- Apr 18, 2026 13:36 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
2 Per Cent Hike In Dearness Allowance DA Approved For Government Staff, Effective January 1
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'Opposition Made A Mistake, Will Face Consequences': PM Modi On Women's Quota Bill Failing Parliament Test
- Apr 18, 2026 13:16 pm IST
- Reported by: Akhilesh Sharma
Opposition must face the consequences and answer the women, sources have said, quoting PM Modi during a cabinet meeting.
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Rammed By MLA's Son With Thar, Victims Allege No Help, Seek Treatment Costs
- Apr 18, 2026 12:53 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
Dinesh Lodhi, son of Pichhore MLA Pritam Lodhi, had allegedly rammed three men riding a motorcycle and two women pedestrians earlier this week.
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Pics: Indian Air Force Chief Flies F-15 Fighter Jet During US Visit
- Apr 18, 2026 12:10 pm IST
- Asian News International
Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh flew the Boeing F-15EX during his US visit for defence talks.
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CCTV Inside Kerala Principal Office Shows Moments Before Dalit Student's Death
- Apr 18, 2026 11:43 am IST
- Reported by: Aswin Nandakumar
Teachers had earlier stated that Nithin Raj was called to the principal's office after they began receiving repeated calls from the recovery agent, which they described as persistent harassment.