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New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 5 pm: NATION BOM17 CG-SHAH-LD NAXALS Lay down arms, be part of Bastar's development journey: Amit Shah appeals to Naxalites Dantewada: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday made an appeal to the Naxalite to lay down arms and join the mainstream, averring that nobody feels happy when a Naxalite is killed.

MDS5 TN-PAMBAN BRIDGE-PM PM to open India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram Apr 6, to dedicate other projects Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram and would also dedicate other projects on April 6. On the eve of the official event, the Indian Railways came out with a promotional video of the picturesque new Pamban Bridge.

DEL21 JK-LD INTRUDER Pak intruder shot dead along IB in Jammu, BSF holds flag meeting with Pakistan Rangers Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was shot dead along the International Border here, a BSF spokesperson said on Saturday, claiming that the force foiled an infiltration attempt from across the border.

DEL24 RAHUL-WAQF Waqf bill attacks Muslims, sets precedent to target other communities in future: Rahul New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged the "Waqf Bill attacks Muslims" and "sets a precedent to target other communities in future".

DEL14 NAVY-RAJNATH-2NDLD ARRIVAL Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates various infra projects at Karwar naval base Karwar (Karnataka): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka. By Kunal Dutt DEL23 DL-AYUSHMAN BHARAT-IMPLEMENT Delhi govt inks MoU with Centre to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme New Delhi: In a move towards expanding people's access to healthcare in the national capital, the BJP-led Delhi government inked a MoU with the Centre on Saturday to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the city.

DEL8 GOVT-MANIPUR Government holds meeting with Meitei-Kuki groups on Manipur conflict resolution New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday held a meeting with representatives of Manipur's warring Meitei and Kuki communities, in an effort to bring a lasting peace in the restive state.

DEL9 GOVT-DISASTER-RELIEF Central govt approves Rs 1280 cr to Bihar, Himachal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry as disaster assistance New Delhi: A high level committee, headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved Rs 1280.35 crore of additional central assistance to Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, affected by flood, flash flood, cloudburst, landslides and cyclonic storm in 2024.

DEL11 ED-EMPURAAN-PRODUCER ED claims FEMA contravention after raids against 'L2: Empuraan' producer Gopalan's chit fund firm New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash after searching the premises of a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the Malayalam movie "L2: Empuraan", in connection with foreign exchange law violations.

BOM5 MH-KAMRA-SUMMON 'Traitor' jibe case: Kamra fails to appear before Mumbai police; skips third summons Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra failed to appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday in connection with a case registered against him for allegedly passing a "traitor" jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, an official said.

DEL28 CPI(M)-GENERAL SECRETARY Battle lines drawn as CPI(M) set to elect new general secretary Madurai (TN): As the CPI(M) is set to pick its next general secretary, speculation is rife over who would take charge of the largest Left party in the country, with the names of M A Baby and Ashok Dhawale figuring prominently. By Anjali Ojha BOM15 MH-LD HOSPITAL Pune woman's death: Guilty will be punished, says CM; hospital announces 'no deposit' policy Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the guilty should be punished amid an outrage over a pregnant woman's death after she was allegedly refused admission by Pune's Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital over non-payment of a Rs 10 lakh deposit.

CAL2 MN-MILITANTS-ARREST 4 militants arrested in Manipur Imphal: Security forces arrested four militants belonging to two proscribed outfits from Manipur's Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal East districts, police said on Saturday.

LEGAL LGD3 SC-WAQF BILL-AAP MLA AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan moves SC against Waqf Bill New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

FOREIGN FGN68 MYANMAR-QUAKE-INDIA-AID India hands over 442 metric tonnes of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar Mandalay (Myanmar): India on Saturday delivered a large consignment of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar at Thilawa Port in the southern coastal area to the Yangon region's chief minister as part of its ongoing Operation Brahma.

FGN62 PM-INDIA-LD-LANKA India, Sri Lanka ink major defence pact following talks between PM Modi and President Dissanayake Colombo: For the first time, India and Sri Lanka on Saturday inked an ambitious defence cooperation pact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlining a broader roadmap for deeper bilateral cooperation, asserting that security of both nations is interlinked and dependent on each other. By Manash Pratim Bhuyan FGN61 PM-LANKA-AWARD Sri Lanka confers Mithra Vibhushana award on PM Modi Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday conferred with the 'Mithra Vibhushana' award by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in recognition of his role in boosting bilateral ties. By Manash Pratim Bhuyan PTI NB NB NB

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