Live Updates: Hindustan Times Real-Time News for April 21, 2024

The live updates platform for Hindustan Times is buzzing with the latest news and headlines from India and around the world. Here are some of the top stories for April 21, 2024:

1. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a campaign rally ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Balurghat, accusing the BJP of targeting non-vegetarians and questioning the saffron color of the Doordarshan logo during polls.

2. Tejashwi Yadav took a musical dig at the Prime Minister, comparing him to Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, singing a song from the 90s film ‘Saajan Chale Sasural’.

3. Netaji’s grand nephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, warned Kangana Ranaut against distorting history for political mileage, stating that Netaji would be dismayed by the current situation in the country.

4. Gukesh Dommaraju is set to create history as the youngest World Chess Championship contender after defeating his French adversary in the 2024 Candidates Tournament.

5. Russia has warned Pakistan of banning rice imports over safety concerns, citing previous bans imposed in 2019.

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