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New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 6:20 pm: TOP STORIES LGD20 SC-TN-2ND LD GOVERNOR

SC pulls up TN Governor for 'sitting on bills', sets timeline in a first New Delhi: In a major victory to DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared 10 bills which were stalled and reserved by Governor R N Ravi for President's consideration, and also set a timeline for all governors to act on the bills passed by state assemblies.

NATION DEL39 MALVIYA-TMC-SPAT

TMC MPs' row in EC office, party WhatsApp group unravelled on X New Delhi: BJP leader Amit Malviya on Tuesday shared videos purportedly capturing an altercation between two TMC MPs from last week.

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Grenade blast at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Jalandhar, 2 held; police say ISI mastermind Chandigarh: A grenade blast occurred at Punjab BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Jalandhar early Tuesday when some unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade, damaging an aluminum partition, glass windows, his SUV and a motorcycle but no one was hurt, police said.

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Rajasthan Congress leader runs SUV over pedestrians in Jaipur, 3 dead Jaipur: A drunk SUV driver speeding down a narrow city road allegedly hit multiple pedestrians and vehicles, killing three people and leaving six others seriously injured, police said on Tuesday. The tragedy took on political overtones with the Congress expelling the driver, its district leader, and the BJP saying the opposition party was full of people with criminal tendencies.

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DMK celebrates top court verdict, Governor ceases to be chancellor of state-run varsities Chennai: In the wake of the Supreme Court judgment over the 10 bills of the Tamil Nadu Assembly and matters related to its assent, involving the state government and the office of the governor, a DMK leader on Tuesday said that Governor RN Ravi ceases to be the chancellor of state-run universities as per the court verdict.

DEL54 PM-DUBAI-LD CROWN PRINCE

Dubai Crown Prince's India visit paves way for stronger bilateral collaboration: PM Modi New Delhi: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's "special" visit to India paved the way for a stronger bilateral collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday after meeting the influential leader from the United Arab Emirates.

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Violence, communalism pushing country into abyss of hatred: Cong targets BJP, RSS at CWC meet Ahmedabad: Violence and communalism are pushing the country into an abyss of hatred, the Congress said on Tuesday to target the BJP and RSS, while asserting that it was determined to emulate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's resoluteness by fighting the religious polarization frenzy.

DEL55 JK-SHAH-LD REVIEW MEET

Amit Shah reviews development projects, security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar: Union Home Minister chaired two meetings here on Tuesday to review ongoing development projects and the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

DEL58 MODI-BRAHMA KUMARIS-TRIBUTES

Dadi Ratan Mohini had a towering spiritual presence: PM Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to Dadi Ratan Mohini, the administrative head of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumaris, saying she will be remembered as a beacon of light, wisdom and compassion.

DEL33 PM-LD MUDRA

Mudra loan empowering countless individuals to showcase entrepreneurial skills, 52 cr loans sanctioned: PM New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said more than Rs 33 lakh crore of collateral-free loans have been sanctioned under Mudra Yojana, empowering countless individuals to showcase their entrepreneurial skills.

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Police on toes to track molester after HM draws flak for his remark Bengaluru: With Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara drawing flak for his remark on a molestation case that took place here last week, the Bengaluru police have swung into action to trace the molestation accused.

DEL28 NIA-SEARCHES

NIA searches multiple locations linked with Khalistani terrorist Goldy Brar New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday searched multiple locations, linked with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar, across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

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Lawyer of Disha Salian's father faces contempt action for 'scandalous' remarks on HC judge Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday initiated suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against lawyer Nilesh Ojha for his "scandalous and defamatory" remarks against a sitting HC judge during a press briefing on Disha Salian death case.

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Modi will continue to be prime minister even beyond 2029: Fadnavis Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue to lead the country even beyond 2029 and there is no question of discussing a successor, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday.

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30 pc salary hike for those holding ministers of state rank in Bihar Patna: The Bihar government on Tuesday allowed a 30 per cent hike in the salary and allowances of those holding ranks of minister of state and deputy minister, an official said.

LEGAL LGD20 SC-TN-2ND LD GOVERNOR

SC pulls up TN Governor for 'sitting on bills', sets timeline in a first New Delhi: In a major victory to DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared 10 bills which were stalled and reserved by Governor R N Ravi for President's consideration, and also set a timeline for all governors to act on the bills passed by state assemblies.

LGD23 RJ-COURT-JAIPUR BLASTS

2008 Jaipur blasts: Court sentences 4 men to life imprisonment Jaipur: A Jaipur special court on Tuesday sentenced four convicts to life imprisonment in connection with the 2008 Jaipur serial bomb blasts case.

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Telangana HC upholds death penalty to 5 convicts in 2013 Hyderabad bomb blast case Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday upheld a trial court’s verdict awarding death penalty to five senior operatives of banned terror outfit, Indian Mujahideen, involved in a bomb blast that left 18 people killed and 131 injured in 2013.

BUSINESS DEL59 BIZ-STOCKS-WEALTH

Investors become richer by Rs 7.32 lakh cr as markets recover after steep slide New Delhi: Investors' wealth swelled by Rs 7.32 lakh crore on Tuesday as equity markets staged a strong comeback after crumbling in the previous trade.

DEL53 BIZ-VAISHNAW-MOBILE-EXPORTS

Mobile phone exports surpass Rs 2 lakh cr in FY25, powered by iPhone shipments, says Vaishnaw New Delhi: Mobile phone exports surpassed Rs 2 lakh crore in the 2024-25 financial year with iPhone shipments alone contributing about Rs 1.5 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.

FOREIGN FGN35 CHINA-US-2NDLD TARIFFS

China vows to fight 'to the end' if President Trump continues tariff war Beijing/Washington: The US and China headed to a full-blown trade war Tuesday with Beijing vowing to fight America's "blackmail" to the end and retaliate against Donald Trump's threat to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff. By K J M Varma

FGN32 NEPAL-PRO MONARCHY-RALLY ** Pro-monarchy party organises protest rally in Kathmandu Kathmandu: The pro-monarchy Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) staged a protest rally on Tuesday, demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy and the establishment of Nepal as a Hindu state. By Shirish B. Pradhan FGN33 UK-BHANDARI

UK court refuses India permission to appeal Sanjay Bhandari extradition discharge London: The High Court in London on Tuesday refused the government of India’s application seeking permission to appeal in Britain’s Supreme Court against the discharge of Sanjay Bhandari, the defence sector consultant wanted in Delhi to face charges of alleged tax evasion and money laundering. By Aditi Khanna

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