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Kerala
- 'Culture shift' essential for waste management: Kochi Mayor.
- A complaint was filed against Rajeev Chandrashekhar for incorrect wealth details.
- Modi and Rahul Gandhi held multiple rallies in the state.
- Sonia, Kharge and Rahul release 'Nyay Patra' for Lok Sabha Elections 2024kerala story Doordarshan: 'The Kerala Story' screening on Doordarshan: CM Vijayan, opposition parties criticise telecast, UDF to approach EC
- UDF Kottayam leader Saji Manjakkadadaman left UDF and joined the BJP-led NDA.
- The state is undergoing a massive heat wave in many districts.
- Kerala's Lok Sabha Candidates amount to 194 in 20 seats.
- Thrissur Pooram this year was marked by controversies related to Police control.
- Fireworks was delayed amidst the difference of opinion between multiple sides.
- CM Pinarayi Vijayan holds several rallies to secure maximum seats for LDF.
- Kerala elections Lok Sabha was held on April 26. Voter turnout in Kerala remains lower than in 2019. It records 70.35% and with postal votes amounts to 71.29%.
- KU restricts the speech of John Brittas MP on Campus.
- Bird flu confirmed in Alappuzha district.
- Vote-from-home: BLO, polling officer suspended for impersonation in Kannur.
- High-temperature warning for 10 districts in Kerala.
- Wayanad DCC secretary joins BJP.
- Jesna missing case: CBI says ready for further probe.
- Kerala HC rejects petition seeking to cancel Rajeev Chandrasekhar's nomination papers.
- In connection with the election in Kerala, Railways had arranged a special train from SMVT Bangalore to Kochuveli, Trivandrum Smvb-Kcvl Spl (06549) on the 25th.
- Over 10,000 Kerala people arrived from Gulf nations to vote in the polls.
- 4 arrested in Kochi for vandalising restaurant and attacking staff.
- Over 8000 fever cases were reported in Kozhikode in 14 days amid rising temperatures.
India
- PM Modi urged people to vote in large numbers: 'Every voice matters'
- Boxer Vijender Singh joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
- India's ex-PM Manmohan Singh retires from Rajya Sabha.
- Gourav Vallabh resigns from Congress and joins BJP.
- Modi holds massive roadshows in Chennai, Coimbatore, Thrissur, Trivandrum etc. as part of his Southern push.
- CM of Delhi Aravind Kejriwal arrested amidst allegations of Weakened opposition and allegations of bribery in the Liquor scam case.
- Sonia, Kharge and Rahul release Congress Manifesto 'Nyay Patra' for Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
- The Richest Candidates In Lok Sabha Election Phase 1: Nakul Nath Tops Chart With Rs 717 Cr.
- Phase 1 and 2 of India's Lok Sabha Elections held.
- Karnataka HC overturns ban on 'dangerous dogs', issues directives to Centre.
- CSDS published the Lok Sabha issues that are being discussed in the public.
- UPSC registrations open online for several exams.
- CM Stalin of TN calls Modi a Myth.
- Andhra CM Jagan was injured after being pelted with a stone during a bus yatra in Vijayawada.
- Over 400 workers resigned in Rajasthan Congress a setback to the party.
- Southern Karnataka went to Polls on April 26.
- BJP released its manifesto, Sankalp Patra.
- UPSC released its results with Aditya Srivastava as the topper.
- PM Modi has made several communally charged remarks. The Election Commission has yet to seek full clarifications.
- At least 18 Naxalites were killed in an encounter in poll-bound Chhattisgarh.
- EC bans Congress MP Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over remark against Hema Malini.
- The case against two foreigners for protesting against Pro-Palestinian Posters in Fort Kochi.
- Opinion Polls predict a comfortable margin for BJP-led NDA.
- Sec 144 imposed in Bangalore ahead of polls.
- RLP forms an alliance with Congress in Rajasthan.
- Coimbatore seat in TN grabs national headlines for its triangular contest.
- MP CM Yadav Rakes Up PoK During Election Rally, Says 'Even Pakistan Wishes To Have Leader Like PM Modi'.
- BJP's internal feud will explode after LS polls, says leader Laxman Savadi.
- Four lakh voters in eastern Nagaland abstain from voting during 'shutdown' over state demand issue.
- Congress will hand private wealth to Muslims claims PM Modi invoking exPM Manmohan Singh
- Traffic Restrictions On Several Roads, Diversion Announced For Heavy Vehicles On April 28.
- Balakot Airstrike Done by Breaking Through Pakistan's Air Force and Army Protection, We Suffered No Losses said the Former IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria.
- 'Was Uncomfortable Due To Heat' said Nitin Gadkari after he faints at a Poll Rally
- Bengaluru voters rejoice as BMRCL extends metro service on April 26.
- Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Kannauj.
- ECI takes cognizance of alleged MCC violations by PM Modi, and Rahul Gandhi.
- IMD Issues Warning for Odisha, West Bengal and Other States, Predicts Severe Heatwave Conditions for Next Few Days.
World/International
- Kenya helicopter crash killed country's military chief.
- Ethan Crumbley: Parents of Michigan school gunman sentenced to at least 10 years.
- Turkish opposition wins big in the state elections.
- Fire in Istanbul kills 27 people as per state media.
- Arizona Supreme Court upholds 160-year-old abortion ban, earlier Arizona State enforced a 15-week ban on abortion.
- Trump posts $175 million bond to shield his assets in NY fraud case.
- Ukraine’s AI-enabled drones are trying to disrupt Russia’s energy industry through attacks on infrastructure.
- Taiwan saw a massive earthquake in the region affecting its eastern regions and parts of Japan and the South China Sea. It was the strongest in 25 years
- Several US states witnessed their primary elections this month.
- China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing the bygone era of warmer ties.
- China reopens Mount Everest access to foreigners.
- The US has been on high alert related to Israel-Palestine.
- Russia witnessed massive floods.
- The UN body urges restraint after Zaporizhzhia.
- Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader.
- Weisselberg pleaded guilty to lying under oath during Trump's civil fraud case.
- Criminal Investigation Looks into Baltimore Bridge Collapse.
- UAE witnessed massive rains and flooding in cities such as Dubai and Sharjah.
- Hawaii to charge against Fires that took place in the islands.
- Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris after man threatens to blow himself up.
- Trump undergoes a Trial in a Hush money case where he dozed off during the same.
- Nearly 66,000 Indians took the oath of American citizenship in 2022: CRS report.
- 3 injured in 'ramming terror attack' in Jerusalem.
- Strong Earthquake Felt In Taiwan Capital Taipei As 5.5-Magnitude Temblor Strikes Hualien.
- Documents found on a North Korean server suggest US studios may have unknowingly outsourced animation work.
- Southern China mainly Guangdong Province witnessed massive flooding.
- US DOJ announced the settlement of Larry Nassar's victims.
- Britain pushes through controversial Rwanda asylum seekers plan.
- Athens turns orange, Helsinki goes white as Europe’s weather springs a surprise.
- Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by the US to hit Russian-held areas.
- US Universities witness massive protests on campus by Pro-Palestinian groups.
- "We are all judged by what we do at home, not what we say abroad": MEA on pro-Palestine protests at US Universities.
- Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death for protesting.
- Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests.
- Islamabad court bars former Pak PM Imran Khan, his wife from criticising state institutions: Report.
- Tornado outbreak devastates areas from Texas and Oklahoma to Missouri, more twisters expected.
Israel-Palestine
- Al-Shifa raids were conducted by IDF amidst Gaza ceasefire talks.
- Israeli air strike destroys Iranian consulate in Syria.
- Iran vowed to take revenge against Israel.
- The US delivered food packet aid to Gaza.
- Netanyahu says Israel has set a date to enter Rafah.
- 7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza.
- PM Netanyahu justified the death of WCK workers.
- WCK closed their operations only to reopen it later.
- Israel sees its biggest protests yet against Netanyahu.
- IDF had partially withdrawn from Southern Gaza.
- India issues travel advisory to Indians not to travel to Iran and Israel.
- US intel foresaw a possible Israeli retaliation.
- Jewish settlers in the West Bank barged into homes and created havoc and violence.
- Iran has launched drones toward Israel which were shot down by the US and its allies.
- The US and its allies have condemned the Iranian attack.
- India suspended flight operations to Israel amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel
- British military jets shot down Iranian drones, PM Rishi Sunak says.
- Middle East is on the brink, can't afford more war: UN chief on Iran-Israel conflict.
- Israel retaliates as missiles strike a site in Iran near Isfahan city.
- IDF Intel chief resigned due to failures on the Oct 7th Attack.
- 4000 IVF embryos were destroyed in Al Basma Hospital, the lead centre for combatting infertility in Gaza.
- World Central Kitchen will resume operations in Gaza.
- Hamas to consider ceasefire-hostage release proposal that Israeli sources say could avert Rafah invasion.
- INS Kochi responds to Houthi attack, crew including 22 Indians safe.
Technology
- Biden administration sets the first national standard to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.
- Peter Higgs, the physicist who theorised the Higgs boson, died aged 94.
- The auditor firm raises concerns about Truth Social's future after a $58M loss.
- Vistara cancels several flights ahead of crucial meeting.
- 36% of students couldn't secure placement in IITs.
- Doordarshan aired a controversial Kerala Story movie amidst protests.
- Cochin Shipyard signs a repair agreement with the US Navy.
- Inflation in the US rose in the month of March.
- X Platform Faces Worldwide Outage after Meta.
- Karnataka Twin Sisters Score Exact Same Marks in Class X and XII Exams Two Years Apart.
- Dhruv Rathee comes in on an Interview with several media houses and also with influencers.
- Trivandrum Airport joins digiyatra system.
- Pacific castaways’ ‘HELP’ sign sparks US rescue mission and an unexpected family reunion on Pikelot Islands.
- Six dead in mass stabbing at Sydney shopping centre.
- 17 Indians Among Crew Of 25 Onboard Cargo Vessel MSC Aries Seized By Iran In Gulf Of Hormuz
- PM Modi meets with Gaming Influencers.
- US starts construction of Highway through the Wildlife Park.
- Bengaluru voters will get a QR code on voter slips.
- Kerala to get its first double-decker train in Palakkad division.
- Airline Worker arrested in a massive heist of Goods from Canadian Airport.
- Doha and Paris are listed as the world’s best airports for 2024, according to Skytrax.
- Battery storage to EV finance for which World Bank's $1bn for SBI will support.
- US, UK Impose Massive Sanctions Against Iran's Military Drone Programme.
- Kerala's Water Metro celebrated one year and record 2 M passengers. The service is now extended to Fort Kochi.
- Kerala faces transformer crisis: 255 burnouts in April due to overload.
- KFON gets the Asian Telecom Award.
- China to launch three astronauts to Space.
- Biden administration finalizes new rules for power plants in one of its most significant climate actions to date.
- WhatsApp Will Exit India If Forced To Break Encryption, Meta-owned App in Delhi HC.
- Newly brought Vande Bharat in Kochi to ply on Ernakulam-Bangalore route.
- Kerala Introduces Queue-Free Liquor Delivery System at Cochin International Airport.
- Key sectors in Kerala hit by labour shortage.
- Sony Unveils Wearable Cooling Device To Beat The Heat.
Business and Finance
- Kochi is witnessing record rentals of Office spaces.
- US-China hold talks on Manufacturing overcapacity issues across the world.
- Cochin Shipyard stocks reach record high.
- Byju's CEO Arjun Mohan resigns, edtech to consolidate the business into three divisions.
- Byju Raveendran is removed from CEO by Byju's Board.
- Donald Trump is no longer on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a daily ranking of the world’s 500 richest people after Trump Media's stock dipped.
- Samsung beats Apple to emerge as the number-one smartphone brand as iPhone sales decline.
- Petrol Prices in Pakistan increased.
- Rupee sinks to record low against Dollar.
- The US reimposed sanctions on Venezuela's Oil and Gas.
- ED Attaches Properties Worth ₹97.79 Crore Belonging To Raj Kundra Under Provisions Of PMLA, 2002.
- Cred gets RBI's in-principle approval to become a payment aggregator.
- Elon Musk's Much-Awaited India Visit Postponed.
- Zomato gets Rs 11.8 crore GST demand and penalty order.
- Sam Pitroda advocates a 50 per cent inheritance tax in India and backs Congress on wealth redistribution.
- Railways To Charge Only Rs 60 On Cancellation Of RAC Tickets Via IRCTC.
- Drugs worth Rs 600 cr was caught by Pakistani smugglers.
Sports
- Team India For T20 World Cup 2024 finalised
- Kerala Blasters outplay Hyderabad FC, to meet Odisha FC in playoffs
- KBFC is out of the playoffs after a loss to Odisha FC
- Paris Police to enhance security in Champions League Final event.
- Sakshi Malik is listed among the 100 most influential people by Time Magazine.
- Indian Team for ICC T20 World Cup announced. Sanju Samson is finally included there.
Thanks to Alan Bince for his contribution to the sports section.
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