Evening news wrap: EC announces poll schedule for 4 states, 1 UT; Rahul Gandhi demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram; & more | India News

EC announced assembly poll dates for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, with results due on May 4. Iran said the war will end only when it is sure future US-Israel attacks cannot be repeated, as fighting intensified. Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to confer the Bharat Ratna posthumously on BSP founder Kanshi…

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TOISA 2025 Hockey Nominees: Celebrating India’s standout performers on the pitch | Hockey News

The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. TOISA 2025 will honour performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, recognising standout displays at major international tournaments and world…

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UP cracks down on insensitive exam frisking, directs staff not to force removal of religious symbols during exam checks

The integrity of public examinations has once again come under scrutiny in Uttar Pradesh after authorities issued a strong warning against insensitive security checks during recruitment tests. The directive comes amid reports that some candidates were allegedly asked to remove religious symbols during frisking, a move officials have now called unacceptable.The message from the authorities…

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Anirudh Ravichander sets new salary record; ‘Rockstar’ composer hikes fee for Allu Arjun–Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘AA23’ – Reports | Tamil Movie News

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander is reportedly set to receive a record-breaking Rs 25 crore for his work on the upcoming film ‘AA23’. This project stars Allu Arjun and is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is expected to be a massive action entertainer. This reported fee surpasses his previous earnings for Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’. Anirudh Ravichander…

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Delhi University rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s caste bias claim, says CUET-based admissions leave no room for interview manipulation

The University of Delhi has strongly rejected remarks made by Rahul Gandhi suggesting that students were being failed on the basis of caste, asserting that the claims are not supported by facts and misrepresent how the university’s admission system operates.The university issued a firm clarification stating that admissions are conducted through the Common University Entrance…

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Zakir Khan hospitalized in Mumbai? Viral video of the stand-up comedian in a hospital robe sparks fan concern | Hindi Movie News

Renowned comedian Zakir Khan has taken a step back from his bustling career for health reasons, sending fans into a frenzy. Concerns escalated when a clip of him in hospital attire, engrossed in a cricket match, circulated online, shared by his brother. However, official updates from Lilavati Hospital regarding his health condition are still awaited….

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