In a rare turn of events, Pappu Yogi filed a police complaint against himself after a tragic accident near Prantij toll plaza claimed the life of his eight-year-old daughter, Priyanka. Yogi, while driving his family from Mumbai to their village in Rajasthan, lost control of the car due to blinding lights, resulting in the fatal incident.
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the CA Intermediate and Final May 2025 exams on its eServices portal. Candidates can log in using their SSP ID and password to download the hall tickets, which include crucial exam details. Foundation-level admit cards will be released in late April.
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Kashmir's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was once again placed under house arrest, preventing him from leading Friday prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid. This marks the fourth consecutive Friday Mirwaiz has been barred, sparking criticism from the Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid and the National Conference, who decried the restrictions as unjust and a violation of religious freedom.
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Anand Mahindra hinted at gifting a Mahindra Thar to newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel. This follows Mahindra's tradition of gifting vehicles to individuals with notable achievements. Patel's appointment is historic, as he becomes the first Indian-American and Hindu to lead the FBI.
India urges Pakistan for the swift release and repatriation of 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have completed their sentences. Additionally, India seeks immediate consular access for 18 prisoners believed to be Indian nationals. The request follows the biannual exchange of prisoner lists under a 2008 agreement.
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A farmer, claiming ownership of a 7,000 sqm plot within Unitech's Express City project in Noida, has halted road construction. Despite being demarcated by the district administration years ago, the farmer demands either an access road or relocation of his plot. Unitech's Supreme Court-appointed board seeks resolution from Noida Authority. The project, delayed by a decade, awaits completion.
The House confirmed the imposition of President's rule in Manipur after the situation saw no deaths in the past four months. Home minister Amit Shah highlighted ongoing efforts to restore peace between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Congress and Trinamool Congress support the resolution but urge for quick restoration of peace and stability.