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New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9 pm: NATION DEL31 JK-2NDLD INTRUDER

Pak intruder shot dead along int'l border in Jammu; given Islamic burial after Rangers refused to take body Jammu: A Pakistani infiltrator was shot dead by BSF troops along the International Border here, officials said on Saturday, as authorities ensured his proper Islamic burial after the Pakistan Rangers refused to accept his body at a flag meeting.

DEL36 GOVT LD MANIPUR

Meitei, Kuki representatives meet for first time after outbreak of ethnic violence New Delhi: For the first time since ethnic violence started in Manipur nearly two years ago, the representatives of the warring Meitei and Kuki communities met face-to-face on Saturday as the Centre intensified efforts to restore peace and bring back normalcy in the northeastern state.

DEL37 CONG-MANIPUR

Manipur discussion rushed through to avoid uncomfortable questions, Shah had no answers: Congress New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday alleged that the discussion on Manipur in Parliament was rushed through so that no uncomfortable questions were raised.

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.

DEL34 RAHUL-TEXTILE

With right infrastructure, India can lead global textile market once again: Rahul New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that with the right infrastructure and dignity for every hand in the textile value chain, India has the potential to lead the global textile market once again.

MDS18 TN-SITHARAMAN-LD ELECTION

Sitharaman refutes false claims that 'One Nation One Election' will be implemented in next polls Chennai: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday dismissed the false propaganda surrounding the 'One Nation, One Election' concept, clarifying that it will not be implemented in the upcoming elections.

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.

DEL14 NAVY-KARWAR-2NDLD RAJNATH

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates various infra projects at Karwar naval base Karwar (Karnataka), Apr 5 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka. By Kunal Dutt

LEGAL LGD4 SC-DLF-DEMOLITION

Maintain status quo: SC on demolition of 'unauthorised' constructions in Gurugram's DLF phases New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked Gurugram authorities to maintain status quo on a demolition drive in DLF phases 1 to 5 against unauthorised constructions, including residential properties that have been converted into commercial complexes.

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 FGN91 PM-LDALL LANKA

India, Sri Lanka ink major defence pact signalling major upswing in ties Colombo: Signalling an upswing in their strategic ties nearly four decades after the IPKF episode, India and Sri Lanka on Saturday inked a defence pact to institutionalise military cooperation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that security of both the nations is interlinked and dependent on each other. By Manash Pratim Bhuyan

FGN95 CHINA-US-TARIFFS-TIK TOK

Sell TikTok to reach a deal on tariffs, Trump’s olive branch to China Beijing/Washington: After expressing anger over China’s retaliation of his 34 per cent tariffs on US exports, US President Donald Trump appeared to offer an olive branch to Beijing linking the sale of Chinese social media App TikTok to relief on high levies on Chinese exports to America. By K J M Varma

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