May 20, 2026

Surendra Pandurang Patil: ‘7 guns, 371 cartridges in shoe rack’: Arms cache sends ‘reel star’ Surendra Pandurang Patil back to jail soon after release | Mumbai News

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THANE: Nearly a fortnight after walking out of jail on bail in a case, a 55-year-old Dombivli builder and history-sheeter whose gangster-style aesthetics on Instagram have earned him the sobriquet of ‘reel star’, has found himself back behind bars. In a midnight raid, the Thane crime branch uncovered a staggering arsenal of illegal weaponry—seven firearms,…

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Uae Distance Learning Extension: UAE extends distance learning till April 17; Ministry confirms schools and universities to remain online | World News

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UAE prolongs distance learning till April 17 for all schools, universities / Image: file The UAE has officially extended distance learning across all educational institutions until April 17, 2026, keeping millions of students out of classrooms for at least two more weeks.The decision was announced by the UAE Ministry of Education, which confirmed that the…

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Bank holidays in April 2026: When will banks remain closed? Check state-wise list

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April 2026 bank holidays: As April 2026 approaches, several banks across India will remain closed for national and state-specific holidays. Customers planning branch visits are advised to check holiday schedules in advance to avoid inconvenience. They should also plan for transactions like cheque clearances, large cash deposits, or demand drafts in advance. Banks will also…

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Design in India or lose subsidy, IT & electronic minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tells electronics companies | India News

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NEW DELHI: The government has drawn a hard line under its electronics push, pairing fresh approvals worth thousands of crores with a blunt warning — subsidies will not flow to companies that treat India as a factory floor without building design muscle.Signalling a shift from scale to strategic value, Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on…

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Assam assembly elections 2026: What is BJP offering in its poll manifesto | India News

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BJP releases manifesto ahead of polls (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the Assam assembly elections 2026, outlining an ambitious mix of cultural, economic and governance promises aimed at consolidating its position in the state. The document, released by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, lays out 31 commitments under…

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