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MUDRA) scheme will be hiked by 100 per cent if the Bharatiya Janata Party is voted back to power, the party said while announcing its manifesto on Sunday. «The BJP has decided to raise loan limit under Mudra scheme to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh,» Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. The scheme was launched eight years ago in April 2015 by PM Modi in order to facilitate collateral-free credit of up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs.

Iran rained 200 missiles and drones over Israel, the latter's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the first attacks were repelled and that the confrontation was not over. «More than 300 projectiles were fired by Iran at Israel overnight, and over 99 per cent of them were intercepted,» the Israeli military said in a statement.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), released its eagerly awaited manifesto — Sankalp Patra — on April 14 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and party President JP Nadda. BJP's manifesto panel head in his address ahead of the official launch announced that the saffron party has completed all the promises of the 2019 poll pitch. "...I am happy and satisfied that under PM Modi's leadership, we have fulfilled all our promises that we made to the people of the country...Through its 'Sankalp Patra', BJP presents the roadmap to a self-respecting and capable India as well as presents its commitment to welfare and development of every section of society in the country." said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

BJP unveiled its 2024 Lok Sabha election manifesto on April 14. Called Sankalp Patra, the document outlines the road ahead for the party if it wins a third term in power. A number of special invitees received the first copy of the manifesto. A Chole Kulche seller from Delhi got the first copy of the document. The man in question, named Raghuveer, is a resident of Gandhi Nagar in Delhi. He was presented a copy of the document by PM Modi himself.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai early Sunday morning, a police official said. The two persons fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments in Bandra area, where the actor resides, at around 5 am, the official said. The local police and the crime branch have started a probe into the incident, he said. A team of forensic science experts also reached the site, the police said.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president Chandrababu Naidu has condemned the attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and demanded the Election Commission of India (ECI) for an «impartial and unbiased» inquiry into the incident. Taking to X, the former Chief Minister said, «I strongly condemn the attack on @ysjagan. I request the @ECISVEEP to initiate an impartial and unbiased inquiry into the incident and punish the responsible officials.»

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is all set to take on Sporting Kansas City in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match at Arrowhead Stadium. The match pitting Sporting KC against Inter Miami is set to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The MLS match is scheduled to kick-off time at 8:30 pm (ET), and 5:30 pm (PT). American soccer fans can catch the action-packed game through various platforms such as MLS Season Pass, AppleTV, and SiriusXM FC. Whether you're tuning in from the comfort of your living room or on the go, these streaming services offer convenient options to ensure you don't miss a moment of the Sporting KC vs Inter Miami match.

demand during the summer months, invoking a key provision in the Electricity Act. This is the first time that the government is using Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for gas-based plants.

Data usage per subscriber per month which stood at 21GB in December 2023, is likely to go up to 25-27GB in April-June, also factoring in previous months growth, an analyst estimated. But when it comes to revenue conversion, India’s number two telco Bharti Airtel is likely to pip rivals Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to record 2-3% growth, he added. “If you observe last year’s IPL season, Airtel was the only player to show a meaningful uptick in average revenue per user (ARPU), despite Jio recording larger data consumption,” said Rohan Dhamija, head, India and the Middle East, Analysys Mason.

Bikaner, a city in the northwest of Rajasthan, is one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies within the state. The constituency has remained as a BJP bastion since the year 2004 when the seat was won by actor Dharmendra. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, the seat was won by Arjun Ram Meghwal, who went on to become a minister in the Narendra Modi cabinet.

Jalpaiguri for the storm victims. Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for not mentioning the storm affected people in Jalpaiguri's Moynaguri. Jalpaiguri Constituency will vote for the first phase on April 19. Expressing her grievance, Mamata Banerjee said, «The Prime Minister and Union Home Minister came to Bengal but they did not once mention about storm affected people in Jalpaiguri.» On the other hand, Mamata Banerjee has announced her decision to give Rs 1.20 lakh to the victims, whose houses were damaged and broken. She even emphasized in various rallies that she had rushed at midnight to Jalpaiguri, when she heard that Moynaguri, some areas of Alipurduar and Coochbehar were affected. Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday from a public rally in Jalpaiguri's Fulbari that she will give Rs 1.20 lakh and Rs 20,000 has already been disbursed by the state administration and the rest will be disbursed for the people who were affected in the storm.

Russia, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala Saturday said the Ministry of External Affairs has informed him that the Indian embassy in Moscow has raised the matter with authorities there. Surjewala said he had written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on April 7, seeking his intervention to ensure the safe return of the eight youngsters stuck in war-torn Ukraine. The Congress Rajya Sabha MP said he received a reply from the ministry on April 12 which stated that the Indian embassy in Moscow has taken up the matter with the Russian authorities concerned. «Larger issue of other Indian nationals who had been misled into joining the Russian Army was also taken up by Foreign Secretary with Russian Ambassador in New Delhi. In order to preclude recurrence of such incidents in future, we have also advised Indian citizens to stay away from the conflict,» according to the communication Surjewala received from the ministry.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that he is considering reopening all the political murder cases that occurred during the CPIM’s regime and would seek suggestions from legal experts after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha election. While addressing an election campaign at Santi Para in Agartala on Saturday, Saha said that BJP is a party of Karyakartas, and following the forthcoming election, everyone is working to seek blessings from people for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “This election is crucial to ful fill the dream of PM’s Vikshit Bharat in 2047. We must ensure to strengthen the hand of PM Modi for the upcoming generation. BJP always takes elections very seriously. We are working to increase the vote percentage as we are confident of our victory. PM Modi is a guarantee as he always works for development. PM Modi always works for the people. India, which was gripped under scams, has come out from such situations since 2014 when Narendra Modi became Prime Minister,” he said.

Election Commission on Saturday said Rs 45.59 crore cash and alcohol worth over Rs 151 crore was seized and 1,650 FIRs with regard to seizures have been booked since the model code of conduct came into effect on March 16. The general elections in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7 in 28 constituencies. The total seizures so far is worth Rs 345.89 crore, they said. According to a statement issued by the office of Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, since the model code of conduct came into force, the flying squads, static surveillance teams and police authorities have seized Rs 46.59 crore cash, liquor bottles worth over Rs 151 crore, narcotic substances worth Rs 9.93 crore, gold worth Rs 56.86 crore and freebies worth Rs 7.73 crore among other seizures.

Delhi and people need not pay attention to «rumours» spread by «vested political interests». According to a press statement issued by the Raj Niwas here, rumours are being propagated that the central government and the lieutenant governor would stop the subsidy schemes. Saxena has taken serious note of «patently false and deliberately misleading» statements by members of a particular political party and its ministers that the schemes and subsidies pertaining to «free» electricity, water and bus rides for women will be stopped since Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is in jail, the statement said. No immediate reaction was available from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) or its government in Delhi.

China renaming 30 places in Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister VK Singh on Saturday said that changing names won't have any effect, adding that Arunachal Pradesh will always be India's part. «By changing the names of the places does not mean that it is their place. I can say confidently that na ek inch udhar hui hai naa ek inch idhar… Opposition is just making an issue as they don't have anything or proper knowledge,» Singh told ANI. When asked about the preparations for Lok Sabha, he said that the manner in which the BJP and our workers are working hard, the results will be good.

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said both India and Pakistan should create conditions conducive to the resumption of dialogue. Abdullah, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, slammed those saying India should use force to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and asserted that when push comes to shove, the final mile is always crossed through dialogue. «Let me put it this way, you will not get a solution to any problem through just the use of force. Ultimately, when push comes to shove, the final mile is always crossed through dialogue,» Abdullah told PTI in an interview. «That said, creating conditions for dialogue is the responsibility of both sides, not India alone,» he added.

Delhi airport on Saturday afternoon were redirected, reported ANI. These flights were diverted between 3 pm — 4:30 pm due to bad weather. As predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a sudden spell of rain lashed parts of the national capital on Saturday afternoon.

AIADMK in Tamil Nadu for the April 19 Lok Sabha elections. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said on 'X' that the «alliance would also continue for the Assembly elections» in Tamil Nadu, apparently referring to the 2026 state polls. «AIADMK has refused to ally with BJP and has committed to never allying with it in the future. It has also assured that it will oppose CAA, NPR & NRC. Therefore, AIMIM extends its support to AIADMK in the coming Lok Sabha elections. Our alliance will also continue for the Assembly elections,» Owaisi said. Incidentally, AIMIM had allied with TTV Dhinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) in Tamil Nadu for the 2021 Assembly polls and contested from three seats. The AIADMK was part of the BJP-led NDA then.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said loans of farmers will be waived if his party comes to power at the Centre. Addressing a rally in Sakoli in Maharashtra's Bhandara district, he said the main issues plaguing the people of the country were unemployment and inflation, though these were ignored by the media. «Loans of farmers will be waived if the Congress comes to power. People are distressed due to unemployment and inflation. The situation is such that people earning just thousands and those making crores are paying the same GST,» he said while attacking the NDA government at the Centre. Gandhi said his party would conduct a caste census after attaining power since it is important for the future of the country. Slamming the Centre's Agnipath programme, in which soldiers called 'Agniveers' are recruited for four years, Gandhi said it would be scrapped since «the Army was not in its favour».

Ashiana Housing on Saturday said it sold 224 luxury flats in Gurugram for Rs 440 crore within 15 minutes of its launch. The project is located at Sector 93 in Gurugram, Haryana. In a statement, the company said it has «sold out the entire phase 3 of its prestigious project, Ashiana Amarah within 15 minutes of launch». «We are very happy with the incredible response to Ashiana Amarah phase 3 launch. We started registration at 11 am and we had received 800 cheques for 224 units by 11.15. In 15 minutes it was oversubscribed four times,» Ashiana Housing Joint Managing Director Ankur Gupta said.