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Vice-President urges AIIMS Rishikesh graduates to serve with empathy, highlights healthcare outreach

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

Rishikesh: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday addressed the sixth convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, calling on graduating students to serve society with empathy, integrity and a strong commitment to nation-building. Describing the convocation as a “defining moment of transition, reflection and responsibility,” he said it marked not only the […]

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EAM Jaishankar launches logo, theme and website for 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, highlights future-focused partnership

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday launched the logo, theme and official website for the fourth edition of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), marking a key step towards strengthening India’s partnership with African nations. The launch event was attended by African ambassadors and stakeholders associated with India-Africa cooperation, underscoring the growing depth […]

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Elections

Assembly elections: Bengal voter turnout crosses 62%, TN nears 57% by 1 pm

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded strong voter turnout in Assembly elections on Thursday, with participation reaching 62.18 per cent and 56.81 per cent respectively by 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of India. In West Bengal, Paschim Medinipur recorded the highest turnout at 65.77 per cent, followed by Jhargram at 65.31 […]

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Petroleum Ministry dismisses fuel price hike reports, calls claims ‘fake’ and misleading

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Thursday dismissed reports claiming a potential hike in petrol and diesel prices after elections, terming such claims as “fake” and misleading. In a post on X, the ministry clarified that there is no proposal under consideration to hike petrol and diesel prices. It cautioned […]

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Education

Govt allows final-year students to apply for PM internship programme

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has expanded eligibility under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme to include final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students, in a move aimed at improving youth employability and industry readiness. The change, introduced during the pilot phase of the scheme, allows students in their final year to apply for paid internships […]

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Business

India’s private sector activity surges in April; job creation hits 10-month high: PMI

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India’s private sector activity accelerated in April, driven by stronger demand conditions, capacity expansion, increased new orders, and technology investments, according to the HSBC Flash India PMI Composite Output Index released on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted index, which measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of India’s manufacturing and services sectors, rose […]

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Elections

‘Systematic, well managed’: Global delegates hail Bengal polling

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

Kolkata: International delegates visiting polling stations in West Bengal on Thursday praised the arrangements as part of the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) 2026. A delegate who visited a polling booth in the Kurseong Assembly constituency appreciated facilities such as crèche services, drinking water, and health check-up camps. “Wonderful… systematic, very well managed,” a delegate […]

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India logs record 6.1 GW wind capacity addition in FY26, targets 100 GW by 2030

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India has recorded its highest-ever annual addition in wind energy capacity, installing 6.1 gigawatts (GW) during 2025–26, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. Speaking at the foundation day event of the Wind Independent Power Producers Association (WIPPA), the minister noted that India currently ranks fourth globally in […]

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Assembly elections: Bengal leads with 41% voter turnout; Tamil Nadu records 37% by 11 am

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recorded strong voter turnout in the early hours of polling on Thursday, with participation crossing 35 per cent in both states by 11 am. According to data released by the Election Commission of India, voter turnout in the first phase of polling in West Bengal stood at 41.11 […]

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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Mirzapur road accident

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur. The accident occurred on Wednesday night around 8:30 PM in the Dramandganj police station area of Mirzapur district. According to police, a truck carrying […]

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