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The Superior Court of Toronto, presided over by Justice Jane Kelly, on Monday found Richard Edwin guilty on two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of two strangers on April 7 and April 9, 2022
The work will cover silt removal, bund strengthening and tank-to-tank flow, and is expected to irrigate about 30,000 acres
Laboratory tests on the five tampered jars recovered confirmed the presence of rat poison, police said
Under his leadership, the Mac became more powerful and more popular than at any point in its four-decade history, capped by the recent introduction of the MacBook Neo
The pens were not stored under proper temperature conditions and showed differences in font sizes and other label details compared with the original product, which raised suspicion that they were counterfeit
Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, NTR Arts and T-Series, the highly-anticipated pan-Indian movie is reportedly titled Dragon
The joint meeting was chaired by Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar and Puducherry Collector A. Kulothungan.
The Opposition party had also demanded that the Centre immediately implement the women's quota on the existing Lok Sabha strength by bringing a Bill in Parliament's Monsoon Session or May-end.
Karnataka government earmarked 1 crore for the production of the play based on Bolwars novel
Any proposal for awarding grades for third language could be considered only from the next academic year as per law, states HC
The Delhi High Court passed the order on a 2019 petition by Ms. Pernia Qureshi, a U.S. citizen, against the Centres decision to revoke her Person of Indian Origin status
South Korean media have reported the U.S. has stopped sharing some intelligence on North Korea, partly because Unification Minister Chung Dong-young spoke publicly about a previously unconfirmed uranium enrichment facility in the country
Karnataka moves towards a new Alcohol in Beverage (AIB) policy with respect to excise taxation
New pan-India reality show, Big Pitchure aims to transform viewers into the key decision-makers behind a pan-India feature film
The clash occurred on April 19, prompting a massive security response after footage emerged on social media platforms depicting scenes of significant unrest within the premises
Moving through narrow lanes lined with closely packed homes, the enumerators were met mostly by women, many of whom chose to respond from behind curtains
Describing Sanskrit as a vital link among the Indias diverse linguistic traditions and a gateway to the countrys civilisational heritage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday (April 20, 2026) called for expanding the use of the ancient language across the country.
The police said the gang would obtain newborn babies within 24 to 48 hours of birth and sell them at high prices. They found that the gang had sold two children each from Gujarat and Maharashtra, three from Telangana, and one from Delhi
He served as a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP between 1994 and 2000
Regular screenings, early treatment and a well-organised post-surgery plan can help patients recover quickly and resume daily activities with ease
In a statement addressing the people of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Vijay alleged that from the very day he entered politics, the DMK and the BJP had been exerting enormous pressure on him.
BEIJING,April 20, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- A report from Peoples Daily
Hereditary trustee and Governor of Goa, P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, along with his family, offered silk clothes to the deity at around 2.45 a.m. and had the first darshan
Alcaraz won the French and U.S. Opens last year plus the Australian Open in January. Sabalenka, the top-ranked woman, won her second consecutive U.S. Open last year.
The American band closed their Coachella 2026 set with a visual montage attacking U.S. foreign policy and highlighting Israels genocide in Gaza backed by Washington
Legislator Pritam Lodhi's son Dinesh is accused of ramming his SUV, a Mahindra Thar, into three young men riding a motorcycle and two women walking on road under the Karera police station area of Shivpuri district on Thursday, leaving them injured.
U.S. President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets shocks but has insisted Iran cannot have the means to develop a nuclear weapon
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Saudi Arabia on April 19 and held talks with top leadership amid rising West Asia tensions. The visit follows recent outreach to the UAE and Qatar, as India engages key Gulf partners. With the region central to Indias energy supplies, disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns over oil and gas flows.
The minimum temperature settled at 20.5C, about 2.2 degrees below normal, according to official data
Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion
Islands of Kochi reveals the daily struggles of the islanders. Its chapters chronicle the harsh reality of life on the margins.
Also, Brent crude oil prices trading below the $100 per barrel mark provided optimism to the markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 445.82 points to 78,966.12 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 121.15 points to 24,486
Calvin Harris capped his first India tour at the Leisure Valley Ground with a tightly engineered set of decade-defining hits, culminating in a crowd-wide singalong tribute to the late Avicii
Positive domestic equity markets and inflows of foreign funds supported the local currency even as uncertainties surrounding the West Asia peace agreement kept investors worried, forex traders said
The Vice President said as the enduring pillar of India's administrative framework, the efforts of the civil servants in strengthening governance and delivering public services are of immense significance
Despite the suspected bird hit, the crew continued the flight in accordance with standard safety procedures. The aircraft completed its journey without incident and landed safely in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala
The meeting was held between Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the West Asia, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations
The report projected India to register a 6.4% growth rate in 2026 and 6.6% next year. Inflation for the country is projected to be 4.4% this year and 4.3% in 2027.
Kerala Police have warned of a cyber fraud targeting users of Vivo and iQOO smartphones through fake OriginOS Update messages that trick users into installing malware and stealing sensitive data, including banking credentials
A seven-km-long torch rally was brought out from Mayai Lambi to Keishamthong in Imphal West district on April 20, night, but the participants turned violent and clashed with the security forces, says police officer
Tremors were felt in neighbouring Ukhrul district and state capital Imphal, and even Meghalaya but no casualty or damage has been reported so far

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