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The manifesto, unveiled in New Delhi, aims to conduct a nationwide census to evaluate the socio-economic conditions of different castes and sub-castes, intending to strengthen affirmative action initiatives based on the collected data

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Atishi of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in response to her claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) approached her with an offer to join them. Atishi alleged she was threatened with arrest by the Enforcement Directorate if she didn't comply. The EC seeks evidence for her claims by April 6.

A report by CRISIL highlights the fluctuation in the prices of home-cooked thalis in March. According to the report, the cost of a vegetarian thali increased by 7 per cent compared to the same period last year, reaching Rs 27.3. In contrast, the price of a non-vegetarian thali decreased by 7 per cent to Rs 54.9.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, in alliance with BJP, declared assets worth 219 crores in his nomination papers. His wife Anita Kumaraswamy holds more assets than him, including significant inheritance and immovable property valued at 102.23 crores. Anita also shoulders a larger debt burden of 63 crores. Kumaraswamy faces three criminal and civil cases under trial.

The Policy Repo Rate remains unchanged at 6.5%. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced this decision following the two-day review meeting of the MPC, which commenced on April 3 and concluded on April 5. The decision was made with a 5:1 majority vote by the MPC

Fear grips Bengaluru as a suspected cholera case surfaces in Malleshwaram. Prompt action by health authorities includes stringent precautions, surveillance of households, and directives for distributing hot water in public establishments. Despite initial panic, subsequent tests yield mixed results, but vigilance remains high to prevent further spread of the disease.

In April, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticized Doordarshan's decision to broadcast "The Kerala Story," citing concerns about escalating communal tensions ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Vijayan urged Doordarshan to withdraw the movie, cautioning against becoming a platform for BJP and RSS propaganda

The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has made significant revisions to its Class 12 political science textbook, omitting references to sensitive topics such as the Babri Masjid, Hindutva politics, the 2002 Gujarat riots, and minority communities.

Four Indian cuisine restaurants have secured spots in New York City's prestigious list of the top 100 restaurants for 2024, as evaluated by food critic Pete Wells of The New York Times. Semma, located in Greenwich Village, claims the 7th spot, followed by Dhamaka (54), Temple Canteen (80), and newcomer Hyderabadi Zaika (95).

The Foreign Ministry has refuted allegations made in a report by The Guardian, which accused India of conducting targeted killings in Pakistan to eliminate terrorists. The ministry denounced the claims as false propaganda and reiterated that such actions are not part of India's official policy.