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Vrindavan: 9 dead, dozens missing after boat carrying Punjab pilgrims capsizes in Yamuna

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A tragic boat capsize in the Yamuna River near Vrindavan’s Keshi Ghat has left 9 dead and dozens missing. The boat, reportedly carrying 32 pilgrims from Punjab's Muktsar, struck a submerged pontoon bridge. Search and rescue operations by NDRF and local divers are ongoing. A festive atmosphere turned into a scene of chaos and panic on Friday evening as a boat carrying several passengers capsized in the Yamuna River near the iconic Keshighat in Vrindavan. Local authorities have launched an immediate search and rescue operation, with several individuals currently reported missing. Family members of those missing were seen gathering at Keshi Ghat, praying for their loved ones and mourning over their loss, while others were simply angry at there being no accountability for such tragedy. "We are praying that we will find our loved ones," said one woman whose husband is one of the missing. "But if we do not get any response from the authorities, we will take action against ...

CBSE Orders Schools To Start Teaching Third Language Within 7 Days, Textbooks To Be Available 'Shortly'

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CBSE curriculum for 2026-27 mandates that two of the three languages taught from Grade 6 must be native to India. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday directed schools to implement third language (R3) in Class 6 within seven days. CBSE curriculum for 2026-27 mandates that two of the three languages taught from Grade 6 must be native to India, with options including those listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution. However, the textbooks for R3 in the languages is not available yet. Owing to this, CBSE has instructed the schools to start teaching through the locally available books and material. “The textbooks for R3 in the languages enumerated in the Constitution of India will be made available shortly. However, schools are directed to start teaching R3 from Class VI immediately, using locally available books/materials, strictly in accordance with the competencies," CBSE’s notice read. In a circular issued on April 9, CBSE urged the schools to treat the ...

Trump Announces 2-Week Ceasefire With Iran: Here's Full Statement

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Trump said the decision to suspend military action came following talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. With a little over an hour left on his self-imposed deadline, US President Donald Trump stepped back from the edge on Tuesday, announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran after a direct appeal from Pakistan's prime minister and military chief. Trump said the decision to suspend military action came following conversations with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, who asked him to hold back the strikes planned for Tuesday night. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform. Here is his statement in full: "Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IM...

Jalandhar Accident: 7-year-old girl dies after being run over by a car, the girl was playing outside the house 

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Jalandhar Accident: A 7-year-old girl playing in the street outside her house in Jalandhar was crushed by a careless driver. Jalandhar Accident: A 7-year-old girl playing in the street outside her house in Jalandhar was crushed by a negligent driver. The girl died on the spot due to serious injuries. The driver's negligence is being considered as the main reason for the accident. The police have arrested the accused driver and started an investigation. The incident took place in Guru Nanak Pura West of Jalandhar. The driver is said to be originally from Moga district. He had gone to meet a relative living in the area. According to eyewitnesses, he was trying to turn his car into the street when the accident occurred. Radhika was playing in the street. The deceased girl has been identified as Radhika. Radhika was playing in the street outside her house like every day. When the driver was turning the car, he did not pay attention to the girl playing in the street below. He turned the...

A shocking incident during IPL 2026 saw an umpire stabbed to death after a fight broke out over a run-out.

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Umpire Stabbed to Death: While the excitement of IPL 2026 is at its peak in India, on the other hand, a heartbreaking incident has come to light from Andhra Pradesh. Umpire Stabbed to Death:  While the excitement of IPL 2026 is at its peak in India, a shocking incident has emerged from Andhra Pradesh. A 21-year-old umpire was stabbed to death during a local cricket match in Visakhapatnam following a dispute over a run-out decision. This incident is a disgrace to the spirit of the game on the cricket field. Controversy over run-out decision On Sunday, a local cricket match was underway in Visakhapatnam, where 21-year-old umpire Dola Ajith Babu and his colleague, Budumuri Chiranjeevi, were officiating. During the match, a dispute broke out between the players over a run-out decision. The dispute gradually escalated, forcing the umpires to intervene. The two tried to control the situation, but an angry spectator began abusing them. The attack happened after the umpires were called to ...

Big Breaking: "I am injured, that's why I am dangerous"... Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP

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Raghav Chadha posted on X… Raghav Chadha wrote in his post that I am injured, that is why I am dangerous… lies are being served against me… if I had remained silent, the lies would have started appearing true… Delhi – Ever since the Aam Aadmi Party removed Raghav Chadha from the post of Deputy Leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha, the political atmosphere in Delhi seems to have changed a bit. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed Ashok Kumar Mittal as the deputy leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha. After this, Raghav Chadha also came on his social media and raised many questions about this decision… Now once again Raghav Chadha has hit back at AAP… Raghav Chadha posted on X… Raghav Chadha wrote in his post that I am injured, that is why I am dangerous… lies are being served against me… if I had remained silent, the lies would have started appearing as truth… Let us tell you that last Friday, Raghav Chadha questioned this decision, saying that he has been...

There will be a long power cut in Punjab on Saturday! These areas will be affected

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  Jalandhar (Web Desk) -  Many areas of Punjab are going to experience a long power cut tomorrow i.e. on Saturday. The Punjab Electricity Department will keep the power off in many places due to necessary repairs, about which advance information has been given in the cities and the time has also been fixed.   Sri Muktsar Sahib (Pawan Taneja, Khurana)-  Eng. Baljit Singh Assistant Executive Engineer City S/D Sri Muktsar Sahib has informed that on April 4 from 9 am to 4 pm, 132 KV S/S Sri Muktsar Sahib to 11 KV Bus Bar-2 will be shut down due to necessary repairs. During this shut down, the supply of 11 KV Sangudhaun A. P., 11 KV Town, 11 KV Thandevala U. P. S., 11 KV Railway Road, 11 KV Gurdev Vihar, 11 KV D. K. S. Enclave, 11 KV Park Disposal and 11 KV New Kotkapura Road feeders running from 132 KV S/S Sri Muktsar Sahib will be affected. Nurpurbedi (Sanjeev Bhandari)-  Giving information through a statement issued with reference to SDO Punjab State Powercom Limi...