BJP dismissed Congress's vendetta claims after the Gandhis were charged in the National Herald case, asserting that no one is above the law. Ravi Shankar Prasad urged Congress to address the allegations, highlighting the misappropriation of real estate worth thousands of crores. Sudhanshu Trivedi clarified that the probe began in 2013 under the UPA government, refuting claims of political vendetta.
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In Seelampur, tensions are high following the murder of a 17-year-old boy. Police have arrested Zikra, a self-proclaimed 'Lady Don,' for allegedly instigating the crime, while the two suspected minor killers remain at large. Zikra, linked to the Mastan gang, is accused of recruiting young boys for criminal activities and has a history of weapons-related offenses.
The Yogi Adityanath government has cancelled all VIP protocols in Prayagraj for the three remaining special snan days of Maha Kumbh after the Mauni Amavasya stampede. Additionally, a blanket ban on vehicles entering the mela zone is in place, and VIPs must notify the administration one week in advance of their plans to visit.
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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is phasing out the 'Collect Payments' feature from the UPI platform to curb fraud. This method will now be limited to verified merchants, with person-to-person requests capped at Rs 2,000, while promoting QR code-based payments.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2025 city intimation slip on April 23, ahead of the May 4 exam. Over 23 lakh candidates can now check their allotted exam city at neet.nta.nic.in. The official admit card will be available by May 1. The offline exam will run from 2 PM to 5 PM in 566 cities. Candidates must carry valid ID and follow guidelines strictly. Results are expected by June 14, 2025.
US Vice President JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance, will visit India later this month. This marks Vance's second international trip after criticizing European leaders at the Munich Security Conference. Usha Vance, of Indian origin with a strong legal background, brings cultural significance to the visit.
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A convoy of 35 high-end cars carrying Class 12 students performing stunts and bursting firecrackers on their way to a school's farewell function in Surat prompted police action for multiple traffic violations. The police detained 12 cars and are proceeding against the students and their parents while taking care not to disturb the students ahead of their board exams.