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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, took an out-and-out Hindutva line in his speech at the holy city of Ayodhya, listing a number of measures his government has taken to promote Indic culture.
 

Indian Army’s mountaineering expedition team found yeti footprints measuring 32x15 inches in Nepal 

Bengaluru Police commissioner Suneel Kumar held a meeting with the city’s hotel and mall owners to discuss security measures to be taken in view of the dastardly terror attacks in Sri Lanka. This came in furtherance to the meeting with DCPs who were asked to collect information about congregations of devotees spreading across religious lines

 

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From banning social media to raiding mosques, Sri Lankan government has taken massive steps after Sunday Easter churches attack. 
 

Kerala Police have booked 28 buses as part of the operation night riders, an initiative undertaken by the motor vehicles department in the state to crack down on private luxury bus companies that violate rules. This is a measure taken following the attack on three passengers by Kallada Travels staff.

Meanwhile, based on inputs from intelligence agencies, the security status of Thakur has been bumped up to ‘Z’ category. Now, 22 security personnel would accompany her round the clock. Her house too has been fixed with metal detectors.
 

Owner of Amma Canteen at Shahapur in Yadgir is distributing free meals to those who show their inked finger in a bid to encourage them to vote.

 

In Kerala, over 2.61 crore people are eligible to cast their votes, with a total of 227 candidates in the fray. Meanwhile, for Karnataka’s 14 seats, 237 candidates will seek a mandate from 2.43 crore eligible voters.

Batting first, RCB made 161 runs in 20 overs. Kohli and AB de Villiers fell early but Parthiv Patel held one end up and played a very solid innings of 53 runs off 37 balls. 

Modi said that the government's stand against terrorism is clear and it could be seen in the past five years. He mentioned the Balakot airstrikes, and rescuing of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan's clutches as evidences of his government's proactive measures to combat terrorism.

Crores was recovered from a stepney when income tax officials conducted vehicular checks in Karnataka. Ahead of phase 2 of the polls, cash meant for distribution was seized from various locations in Karnataka.
 

Andhra Pradesh MP CM Ramesh's nephew Dharma Ram committed suicide by jumping off the sixth floor of his college

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that giving three seats to the Congress in the national capital would mean "giving three seats to the BJP", when asked his opinion on the 4:3 seat sharing formula proposed by the Congress.

Ramanathapuram district will go to Lok Sabha polls on April 18 and flag march was conducted by paramilitary forces to ensure free and fair polls in  the district.