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The first meal of the day on Tuesday included only dal, rice, and roti. The sabzi or side dish was missing from the menu.  Meal suppliers said  that the closure was due to a “technical issue”, but it was after assurance from the government that LPG supply won’t be affected due to shortage, the canteen has again started serving food on affordable rates for the poor class.

The case, which unfolded under the jurisdiction of the Kukatpally police station, was cracked within hours. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rithiraj, the prime accused, Mohammed Khusroddin—an air-conditioner mechanic—masterminded the operation despite being entrusted with transporting cash for his employer.

He said the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was offered a 50:50 seat-sharing formula along with the chief minister’s post for two-and-a-half years. However, party president Vijay declined the offer. Arjuna did not name the party that had approached TVK for an electoral alliance.

The concern is mainly due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia involving Iran and US-Israel allies. These tensions have badly disrupted air travel across the region. Thousands of flights have been cancelled or delayed. Several nations have also partially or fully closed their airspace. This has affected major Gulf aviation hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.

The project is estimated to cost Rs 5.12 crore, including Rs 4.90 crore for materials and Rs 22 lakh for labour. Nearly three kilograms of 24-carat gold will be sourced from the TTD treasury, while around 125 kilograms of copper sheets will be procured from the temple’s jewellery department.

The Karnataka government has asked for early approval of irrigation projects worth Rs 3,052 crore under key Central schemes. The Centre has responded positively, State Minister N S Boseraju said on Wednesday.

The Assembly asserted that the existing MGNREGA framework remains more aligned with the state’s rural employment needs and should therefore be retained.

The budget session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly resumed on an aggressive note, with the opposition BJP setting the tone in the morning by submitting a privilege notice to the Speaker against Chief Minister Sukhu for alleged false announcements in the previous three budgets.

The Himachal Pradesh government has issued fresh instructions mandating strict adherence to a dress code for its employees. The government has banned jeans, T-shirts and party wear in offices and courts, and has also asked employees not to comment on government policies on social media.

NDA has finalised the seat-sharing pact in Assam with BJP contesting 89 seats, AGP 26 and BPF 11, ahead of April 9 polls in the 126-member Assembly.

The plea filed by Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) raises concerns about threats of violence in Uttam Nagar during the upcoming Eid festival.The matter was mentioned this morning before a Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia seeking urgent hearing.

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission at Baramulla/ Bandipora, directed the airline to pay ₹89,000 towards the value of the lost baggage, ₹20,000 for mental agony and inconvenience, and ₹10,000 as litigation expenses.