Latest News, Live Updates Today April 20, 2024: US imposes sanctions on 3 China firms for supplying components to Pakistan for ballistic missile project

• The companies have been involved in activities or transactions that significantly contribute to or pose a risk of contributing to the proliferation of weapons.

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• Banmeet Singh, of Haldwani, was arrested in April 2019 in London at the request of the US.

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• North Korea also carried out a test launch on Friday afternoon of a “‘Pyoljji-1-2’ new-type anti-aircraft missile in the West Sea of Korea”, KCNA said.

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• From Amit Shah attacking Rahul Gandhi on Kashmir to Sonali Bendre recalling her role in Duplicate, top 10 news headlines on April 20, 2024, to start your day

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• Iran-Israel conflict: Iran is investigating the Friday drone strikes, however, there has been no official confirmation of an Israeli link to the attack so far.

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• Prasad claimed that Congress, during the emergency, made all the efforts to change the Constitution.

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• Pakistan news: The court later ordered the medical examination of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.

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• Lucknow Development Authority starts registration camp for PM Awas Yojana in Akbar Nagar, 1,700 residents registered, court directs extension of registration date.

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• Villagers in Himachal’s Tashigang, who have posted 100% voting in the last two elections, are miffed over being terminated as daily wagers with the public works department

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• State Takmeel-Ut-Tib College and Hospital to conduct research on Unani medication’s impact on chronic diseases like sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, dyslipidemia, and menstrual cycle issues.

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• The district election office in Srinagar issued similarly worded notices to editors of the two publications, asking them to remove the content within a day

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• At times, the president seemed to lose his train of thought but remained composed and only acknowledged the protesters with a smile.

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• The army’s status report indicated that 20 women officers who were earlier given upgraded units have been issued regular units

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• The aerospace and cyber units previously under the Strategic Support Force will now be organizationally parallel to the newly created Information Support Force

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• Officials said the rains continued in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir for the second day affecting life and movement of traffic

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• During the match in Lucknow on Friday, the entire Ekana Stadium stood up as Dhoni walked out to bat at the fall of the sixth CSK wicket (Moeen Ali).

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• Complied data shows turnout till 5 pm while polling continued till 6 pm; 70.2% voters had exercised their right to franchise in 2019 general elections

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• A policeman could be seen hurrying with a fire extinguisher and CNN’s reporter said there was a heavy stench of burning flesh and fuel.

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• SaralX was launched in July 2023 with a goal to make all digital platforms accessible to people with disabilities

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• A bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih noted that a matter related to the Surrogacy Act is already pending in the top court.

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• Final House approval could come this weekend, when the package would be sent to the Senate.

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• Highest polling in Saharanpur – 65 95% and lowest in Rampur – 54.77%; polling peaceful, barring few complaints of EVM malfunction, booth capturing and omission of voters’ names

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• Thousands of displaced residents have been trudging home through the apocalyptic landscape of the devastated city since the Israeli army pulled back.

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• IISER Pune launches a master’s program in quantum technology with 20 students, including industry overlap, entrepreneurship, and patenting courses.

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• Cases were filed by the Bihar and Chhattisgarh units of IMA in response to a viral video where Ramdev advised his followers not to rely on allopathy.

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• India’s air defence capabilities are under scrutiny after Israel’s interception of Iranian missiles. The country is enhancing its arsenal with new systems.

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• AICTE introduces bilingual question papers and encourages the use of local language in teaching to benefit students and promote cultural identity in education.

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• Thousands bid farewell to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan in Madras. Former President cremated with State honors after passing away at 86.

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• Over 100 million people voted in the first phase of India’s Lok Sabha polls. The provisional turnout was around 64-65%. Violence was reported in some regions.

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• ED earlier said Kejriwal was having mangoes & sweets, and drinking tea with sugar “to create a medical emergency to obtain sympathetic treatment from the court”

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• Due to the immediate implementation of safety protocols, all occupants were safely evacuated, and there were no injuries or damage to property, read a statement by Phoenix Mall administration

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• BJP plans to reintroduce electoral bonds if re-elected in 2024, aiming for transparency. Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Opposition, advocates economic stability.

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• In Bengaluru, a mother, Geetha, saves her daughter Anusha from a knife attack by assaulting the attacker with a brick, leading to a double murder.

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