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The girl's entire family fell ill after consuming a chocolate cake purchased online from a bakery for her birthday.

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking interim bail for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, incarcerated in several criminal cases. The court imposed a Rs 75,000 fine on the petitioner, emphasizing that holding a high constitutional office doesn't warrant special bail privileges.

Niranjan Hiremath alleges Karnataka Police's inaction over his daughter Neha's murder, claiming forced conversion attempts by the accused, Fayaz Kondikoppa. Despite a minister's orders, no significant action has been taken. Niranjan urges for CBI investigation and seeks police protection, fearing for his own safety.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, to review India's military readiness and interacted with troops. The visit highlighted ongoing enhancements including the deployment of the first woman officer at this strategic locale.

The Calcutta High Court cancelled the 2016 School Service Commission recruitment panel, impacting about 24,000 jobs due to irregularities. The court ordered fresh appointments within 15 days and salary returns in four weeks. An exception was made for Soma Das, a cancer victim.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 2550th Nirvana Mahotsav of Lord Mahavir, emphasized India's role in global peace and sustainable initiatives. He highlighted cultural preservation, the International Solar Alliance, and Mission LiFE against climate change, portraying India as a rejuvenated nation under his leadership.

Nine people returning from a wedding in Madhya Pradesh were killed in a van-truck collision in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district. The accident occurred early Sunday on Bhopal Road, and the truck driver has been arrested.

Security forces arrested a school headmaster, Qamaruddin, in J&K's Poonch district, who was working as an overground worker for terrorists. He was caught with foreign-made arms intended to disrupt upcoming elections. An investigation is underway.

EPFO provisional payroll data released on Saturday showed that as many as 15.48 lakh net members have been added in February this year, reflecting the increased employment created in the country’s organised sector during the month.

Niranjan Hiremath, father of murdered college student Neha Hiremath, claims the investigation is being misled with falsified photos and threatens family suicide. The accused Fayaz Kondikoppa is alleged to have planned marriage with Neha, which her family denies.

Kannada actress Harshika Poonacha revealed her fear of public spaces in Bengaluru after her family was targeted by a mob for speaking Kannada. She urged action from local authorities, highlighting a broader issue of language-based violence.

In the 2024 polls, there will be a direct contest with Naveen Patnaik in Odisha, said Amit Shah during an interview with a private news channel on Friday.

Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed the next Chief of the Naval Staff by the government. He will take charge on April 30 after the superannuation of the current chief, Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

In 1977, then Chief Election Commissioner Sham Lal Shakdher asked the Electronics Corporation of India to develop a prototype of voting machine or as he termed it ‘balloting unit’. It was because of highly priced ballot papers that were not easy to handle and were prone to fraudulent practices.

Showcasing the spirit of the Indian democracy, all the polling process in the Mahe region of the Union Territory of Puducherry is being dominated and controlled by women.