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Authorities are investigating the discovery of gelatin sticks and electronic components near Prime Minister Modi's convoy route in Bengaluru. Central agencies, including the NIA and IB, have joined the probe into the suspicious package found near the Art of Living Foundation. Police suspect the items were planted to create panic rather than cause an explosion.

Two gelatin sticks were discovered near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy route on the outskirts of Bengaluru, prompting an immediate security response. Separately, a man was detained for making a hoax call threatening explosions at HAL Airport and the Art of Living campus, though no connection to the explosives was found.

Early trends show the NDA, led by AINRC, is set to retain power in Puducherry. Chief Minister N Rangasamy secured the Thattanchavady seat, a key victory. The Congress-DMK alliance struggles, indicating a fragmented opposition. The NDA's organizational strength and voter outreach appear to have secured them another term, promising continuity in governance.

Niti Aayog welcomes academics Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as new members, bolstering policy-making with their extensive experience. Prime Minister Modi lauded their contributions, anticipating innovation and growth.

Tamil Nadu's forest department is enhancing fire preparedness after a recent blaze in the Nilgiris. Efforts include removing combustible exotic trees, creating fire trenches, and establishing a network of control centers with real-time satellite alerts. These measures aim to improve response times and combat rising fire incidents attributed to climate change and suspected deliberate ignition.

A tech professional from Andhra Pradesh, Singireddy Sai Sriharikrishna, tragically died in an accident at a California waterfall while on a trip with friends. His family, residing in Vizianagaram district, is awaiting the early repatriation of his body. The incident has prompted a request from a TDP MLA to the Andhra Pradesh NRI Empowerment Minister.

Left-arm spinner hopes for another return to TN Ranji squad

Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that priests traveling abroad should be barred from performing puja inside temple sanctums. The court mandated adherence to Sringeri Sharada Peetham's purity guidelines, emphasizing strict spiritual discipline for hereditary priests. This decision follows a petition highlighting the lack of enforcement of existing government directives and religious standards.

Puducherry's 9.5 lakh voters will elect 294 candidates across 30 Assembly seats on April 9. The ruling NDA faces a challenge from the INDIA bloc and actor Vijay's TVK party. Chief Minister N Rangasamy is contesting from two constituencies as all arrangements are in place for the polls.

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