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India has commenced a year-long administrative exercise, described as the world's greatest, to conduct a business-like headcount across its union territories, nearly 10,000 towns, and 650,000 villages.

A community event in northeastern India featured participants attempting to move a stone. Despite effort and community spirit, the stone was not shifting, as reported by a correspondent.

Firms in India violating timely wage and social security contributions will face debarment and blacklisting. This policy aims to address ongoing delays in wage payments and defaults in statutory dues, which have been affecting the public.

A BBC World Service report stated that 98 of the 100 hottest cities globally are located in India. This statistic was highlighted as a major environmental and climate change concern in the country. Job creation was also noted as a issue for India in the coming months and years.

India accounts for 80% of the global production of coarse grains. These grains are primarily cultivated in several Indian states. Key producing states include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.

Corruption in India has led to the loss of approximately 26,000 jobs. The source mentioned that the investigation results are being discussed, and the government court's Ratchada Tanadirek is also discussing the investigation findings.

Kamlesh Parekh has been brought to India from the United Arab Emirates. The CBI stated that Parekh is wanted in a case involving large-scale banking and financial fraud.

Vote counting will take place on May 4 in Mangal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. The source confirmed the date for the counting process. This information was reported by AIR News 24x7. A team was dispatched to the Bethya region for demining and investigation operations, and an injured constable is receiving medical care. The first phase of house listing and enumeration for the census has begun in Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Transporting a herd of 80 rogue hippos from Colombia to India presents logistical difficulties. The animals are described as huge and difficult to capture or anesthetize. The scale of the operation requires substantial planning due to the size of the hippos.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested an additional ten days for further investigation into a decade-old terror case. The court granted the extension. The accused, Shabir Ahmad Shah, was presented in court after completing a ten-day remand, and a bail petition was filed.