Highlights: First flight carrying Indian nationals evacuated from war-torn Sudan lands in Delhi, reports ANI

The first flight carrying Indian nationals who were evacuated from war-torn Sudan landed in Delhi on Wednesday night, ANI reported.

First batch of 360 stranded Indians from conflict-hit Sudan lands in Delhi, ANI reported.

Punjab chief minsiter Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday handed over cheques worth ₹1 crore as financial assistance to distressed family members of 4 brave hearts who lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on April 20, ANI reported citing the state government 

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday stated that the cabinet has approved “National Medical Device Policy 2023”. 

“Today decision has been taken to open 157 new govt medical nursing colleges in the country... ₹1,570 crore has been approved for this and it will be completed in the next 24 months,” Mansukh Mandaviya said.

Government offices across the state will remain closed tomorrow, April 27, following the demise of former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal, ANI reported citing Punjab government.

India jumped 6 places to rank 38 in “Logistics Performance Index 2023” released by World Bank, Ministry of Commerce and Industry statement said on Wednesday.

Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday stated that the first batch of 360 stranded Indians who were evacuated from conflict-hit Sudan under “Operation Kaveri” will reach Delhi soon. Flight is likely to land at 9 pm.

“Happy to see off 360 Indians at Jeddah Airport in a flight bound for New Delhi. They will be reaching the motherland soon, reuniting with their families. Under #OperationKaveri the Government is working relentlessly to evacuate Indian nationals from Sudan & bring them home safely,” MEA's tweet read.

A petition has been filed in the Metro Court of Ahmedabad in Gujarat on Tuesday against the deputy chief minister of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav to take strict action against him for allegedly calling Gujaratis as “Thug, Dhootara”, ANI reported.

Further hearing regarding this application will be held on May 1.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. “Strongly condemn the attack on the Chhattisgarh police in Dantewada. I pay my tributes to the brave personnel we lost in the attack. Their sacrifice will always be remembered. My condolences to the bereaved families,” Modi's tweet read.

Former Bihar MP and murder convict Anand Mohan Singh reached back Saharsa jail on Wednesday to surrender himself after 15 days of parole, ANI reported. Bihar government recently amended the prison rules allowing the release of 27 convicts including him.

"Anguished by the cowardly attack on the Chhattisgarh police at Dantewada. Have spoken to Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister and assured all possible assistance to the state government. My condolences to the bereaved family members of the martyred Jawans," tweets union home minister Amit Shah

Ten police personnel and a driver were killed in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada after Maoists trigger an IED blast in their vehicle. The policemen were District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel. More details awaited.

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with NCP chief Sharad Pawar over issue of protest against Barsu Refinery in Ratnagiri, ANI reported citing chief minister's office.

A parade will be organised in the Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai's Dadar and VIP movement will be there on the occasion of Maharashtra Day on May 1 and flying objects banned in the Jurisdiction of Shivaji Park, according to a notice released by the Mumbai police. Additionally, section 144 will be issued for 24 hours.

The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday engaged in a war of words over Delhi government spending around ₹44.78 crore on refurbishing the official residence of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal between 2020 and 2022, with the money going on imported marble, plush interiors, electrical fixtures, and high-end kitchen equipment.

A stock broker in Lalbaug area allegedly killed his 11-year-old daughter and hanged himself on Tuesday monring, the police said, adding that they have found a detailed suicide note in their house that indicated that there were disputes between the broker and wife and the man might have taken the drastic step because of it.

Uttar Pradesh CM & BJP leader Yogi Adityanath holds a roadshow in Mandya district of Karnataka ahead of Assembly elections. He will also address a public rally.

Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep campaigns for Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Molakalmuru Assembly constituency, S Thippeswamy, in Chitradurga.

"It was a hoax call," says Gaurav Saini, SDM Defence Colony, on bomb threat e-mail to Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.

Ukraine is working with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and American companies to collect evidence of war crimes by Russians, such as geolocation and cellphone information, senior officials said on Tuesday. Read more

Delhi Police tell SC that a preliminary enquiry would be needed before an FIR is registered into a complaint by wrestlers alleging sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. 

SC asks Delhi Police to adduce materials on probe into the case before the court om Friday when the matter is to be heard next

Supreme Court lifts a complete ban on development within eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) of a minimum one km around protected forest, national park & wildlife sanctuary. It modifies its June 2022 order, imposing absolute restrictions.

PM Modi is expected to reach at SAD party office in Sector 28, Chandigarh to pay last respect to former Punjab CM