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The economy had been held back by high inflation that has sapped consumer purchasing power, and by an energy price spike related to Russia cutting off most supplies of natural gas. Those headwinds have eased as energy prices have fallen and as inflation fell to 2.4% in April. But record high interest rates from the European Central Bank aimed at driving down inflation added another hurdle by raising the cost of credit for businesses and consumers.

Digvijaya Singh, a senior Congress leader, expressed disappointment over Akshay Kanti Bam's withdrawal from the Indore Lok Sabha seat contest, calling it "a very big betrayal." Singh clarified that while he had family relations with Bam, the ticket was given by the Congress party. Bam's withdrawal comes as a blow to the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, following a similar incident in Surat, Gujarat, where the BJP won uncontested after the Congress candidate's nomination was rejected and others withdrew.

The Honkai: Star Rail 2.3 update is set to bring exciting new content to the game, including two new characters, Firefly and Jade, as well as a new end-game mode called Apocalyptic Shadow. Players can look forward to a challenging and immersive experience when the update drops in June 2024.

In the first phase of polling, which took place on April 19 for 12 Lok Sabha seats, 58.28 per cent turnout was registered. In the second phase on Friday, when the remaining 13 Lok Sabha seats went to polls, the voter turnout was 65.52 per cent, according to the Election Commission.

Spain will send a small number of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, El Pais newspaper reported on Friday, in response to pressure from EU and NATO allies to send more military aid to Kyiv. With Russia having stepped up air attacks on Ukraine, EU governments have been urged to supply more protective systems to Kyiv, especially countries like Greece and Spain that have such arms in their arsenal.

Putin signed a "no limits" partnership agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping in February 2022 less than three weeks before sending his troops into Ukraine. Diplomatic and trade ties with Beijing have taken on even greater importance for Moscow as Western countries have hit it with successive waves of sanctions since the start of the war.

Outside Lands 2024 lineup, tickets, dates, venue, ticket prices have been announced.

Rishi Sunak pledges 10 billion pounds for UK defense industry to bolster munitions reserves in light of Ukraine conflict. Emphasizes readiness at a Poland press conference with NATO's Jens Stoltenberg, recognizing global security risks.

Calcutta High Court cancels 25,753 2016 appointments for school jobs in West Bengal, demanding remunerations return within four weeks with 12% interest. CBI to extend probe on illegal appointments, involving former judge's directive and fund recovery by district magistrates.

"We stand with you in your fight for justice. The recognition of 11 tribes' which is a demand of Gorkhas is under consideration. The sacrifice of Gorkhas for this country is immense and we are aware of it," Shah said.

Both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc are aiming to boost voter turnout in the second phase of the general election following low turnout in the first phase in Bihar. The second phase on April 26 covers five Lok Sabha constituencies in the Seemanchal region - Katihar, Kishanganj, Purnia, Bhagalpur, and Banka. The NDA's JD (U) is contesting all five seats, while the Congress is contesting three and the RJD two. The BJP, though not contesting, is actively working to increase turnout, deploying workers and senior leaders for voter outreach.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced plans for the third edition of the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) to be held over a concise seven-day period. Unlike previous years, there will be no score normalization, and all exams will be conducted in a single shift. With a record-breaking 13.4 lakh candidates registered, the exam will cover 15 subjects in pen-paper mode and 48 subjects in computer-based mode. Notably, Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, emerged as the top three most sought-after universities among applicants.

Even the MLAs of 20 assembly segments in the Eastern Nagaland did not turn up to vote. There are over 738 polling stations in the six districts of Eastern Nagaland.

The INDIA bloc in Tripura has requested the Election Commission to countermand the polls in West Tripura Lok Sabha and Ramnagar Assembly constituencies, accusing the BJP of large scale poll manipulation through booth jamming, intimidation, and proxy voting. The opposition alliance, comprising eight political parties, CPIM and Congress, held a joint press briefing after the polls were over and requested the Commission to conduct fresh elections with adequate security measures.

NATO countries to bolster Ukraine's air defences against Russian attacks. Jens Stoltenberg announces additional military support after talks with Zelensky. US lawmakers to vote on $61-billion aid package for Ukraine.

Dubai recovers slowly after rains. Flight cancellations, relief efforts, and heroic deeds unfolded. UAE's tourism sector impacted. Indian embassy advises rescheduling travel. Emirates Airline halts local check-in to support operations recovery.

Jabalpur Lok Sabha, a BJP stronghold since Jan Sangh, focuses on development. Rakesh Singh, 4-term MP, is now Minister. Local elections feature Ashish Dubey vs Dinesh Yadav for the seat.

A Bihar labourer, Raja Shah, was fatally shot by terrorists in Anantnag before the May 7 Lok Sabha polls. This is the third such incident this year, following attacks in Shalla Kadal, Habba Kadal, and Shopian district.

The finance ministry under Pranab Mukherjee and P Chidambaram used to pressurise the RBI to soften interest rates and present a rosier picture of growth to shore up sentiments, recalled former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao in his memoir. In his recent book 'Just A Mercenary?: Notes from My Life and Career', Subbarao also wrote that there is 'little understanding and sensitivity' in the government on the importance of the central bank's autonomy.

D.B. Weiss, co-creator of 3 Body Problem, provided intriguing insights into the Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's acclaimed novel, shedding light on the hurdles and creative direction for Season 2.

The police administration has stepped up efforts to put all necessary security measures in place in view of the large influx of devotees, ensuring the smooth execution of this significant festival.

Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, seeks to end Bayern Munich's reign by winning its first national title. The club faces challenges in planning celebrations, but its success marks a significant shift in German football dynamics.

During an interaction with the youths of Pune on the launch of the Marathi translation of his book: "Why Bharat Matters" he discussed about India's global rise and improved opportunities on Friday.

BJP MLA Maheshwar Reddy suggested Telangana CM Revanth Reddy could join Bharat Rashtra Samithi due to feeling insecure in Congress. The internal party dynamics, potential alliances, and government formation were discussed.

"Truth alone triumphs", Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said while terming as "historic judgement" the Supreme Court's order that the DMRC is not obliged to pay Rs 8,000 crore to the Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd, a Reliance Infrastructure firm, in pursuance of a 2017 arbitral award. The Union housing and urban affairs minister also congratulated the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on achieving this landmark verdict.

Jennifer and James Crumbley, who were tried separately this year, both face up to 15 years in prison in connection with the 2021 shooting their son, Ethan, carried out.

Congress and National Conference form alliance for Lok Sabha elections in J&K and Ladakh. NC contests Kashmir Valley seats, Congress Jammu seats and Ladakh. PDP not part of the coalition. Emphasis on ideological unity and co-existence.

The expedition, to be flagged off by Nepal Army chief Gen. Prabhuram Sharma here on April 11, will bring at least 10 tonnes of garbage and five dead bodies of climbers lying unattended in the mountain, Nepal Army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Krishna Prasad Bhandari said.

The Glass Onion series on Netflix has been well-received by viewers and as they await the third chapter, here’s what we know about the filming status and release date.

Delhi court grants interim bail to 3 accused in a money laundering case involving a Chinese visa scam linked to Karti Chidambaram. ED to reply to bail applications. Case related to alleged issuance of visas to Chinese nationals.

Adapted from Cixin Liu's novel, "3 Body Problem" debuted on March 21 and quickly garnered 11 million views within its initial four days. The series unfolds the narrative of a woman, portrayed by Zine Tseng, who initiates contact with extraterrestrial life in 1960s China.

Moitra, who campaigned in Asannagar and Bhimpur area of her Krishnanagar Constituency, has said earlier that ED, CBI and NIA have become branch organizations of BJP just like Trinamool Congress has Youth, Women wings. Earlier, the ED had filed a case under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) against Moitra. ED had also issued third summons to the expelled MP for questioning in connection with a FEMA violation case, which she skipped, citing election campaign. Moitra had also skipped her scheduled appearances on February 19 and March 11.

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated that discussions are underway to garner the support of ten political parties from the INDIA bloc in Karnataka. Highlighting the importance of unity among alliance partners, he emphasized the need to avoid electoral setbacks like the 2019 Tumakuru elections.