The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensify their rivalry ahead of the Delhi assembly elections through a new series of poster wars. AAP's posters criticize BJP leaders for derogatory remarks while BJP accuses AAP's Arvind Kejriwal of disrespecting the Purvanchal community.
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Former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has appealed to the Rouse Avenue Court to drop charges against him in the IRCTC corruption case, citing a lack of evidence. The CBI alleges that Yadav received prime land in exchange for awarding maintenance contracts to Sujata Hotels. The court will continue hearing arguments on April 21.
A fire erupted in the gynaecology and obstetrics department of Gwalior's Kamla Raja Hospital due to an air-conditioner unit explosion in the labour room. Around 190 patients, including women and children, were safely evacuated and relocated to a nearby hospital. A probe into the incident has been ordered by district authorities.
Private medical colleges are saving significant amounts by underpaying or not paying stipends to MBBS interns and resident doctors, despite regulations. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has been ineffective in enforcing standards, leading to disparities and financial exploitation in private institutions.
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlights the historic and religious significance of Ayodhya, emphasizing the strong ties between Hindus and Sikhs. He mentions Guru Gobind Singh’s instructions for the Nihang army to protect Ayodhya and Lord Ram's birthplace. Puri also praises PM Modi's efforts in resolving the historical conflict, leading to the establishment of the Ram Mandir.
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Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi for not raising the issue of Gautam Adani's indictment in the US during his meeting with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that such matters are of national interest. Modi had dismissed the issue as personal, which Gandhi argued was inappropriate for a leader representing the country's interests.