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Now, Vaiko demands ban on Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan

Pointing to some controversial scenes depicted in the movie, the Rajya Sabha member says the movie had portrayed Mullaperiyar dam as unsafe

2 Apr 2025 8:03 am
Union Shipping Minister says Coastal Shipping Bill will unlock Indias maritime potential

Opposition members question the Bills impact on fishermen and the role of States in coastal shipping governance

2 Apr 2025 7:56 am
Trump set to unleash Liberation Day tariffs that could trigger global trade war

While Donald Trump insisted he had decided on the reciprocal tariffs hitting countries that have targeted the United States, the White House admitted he was still ironing out the details

2 Apr 2025 7:50 am
China launches new military drills in Taiwan Strait

Named Strait Thunder-2025A, the drills are located in the middle and southern parts of the strait, the military said, which is a vital artery for global shipping

2 Apr 2025 7:49 am
Person shoots himself after killing three near Balehonnur in Chikkamagaluru

According to Chikkamagaluru SP Vikram Amate, a family dispute was the motive behind the crime. The wife of Rathnakara, the accused, had been staying separately for the last two years because of differences with him

2 Apr 2025 7:46 am
Bombay High Court extends stay on FIR against ex-Sebi chief Buch and 5 others

On March 4, 2025, the Bombay High Court heard the petition from SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five others against the order passed by a Mumbai Special court directing the Anti-Corruption Bureau to register an FIR against them in a listing fraud case.

2 Apr 2025 7:40 am
U.S. Senator Cory Booker smashes record with 25-hour anti-Trump speech

This is a moral moment. Its not left or right. Its right or wrong, Senator Cory Booker said as he wrapped up before finally pronouncing Madam President, I yield the floor, after speaking for 25 hours and 5 minutes

2 Apr 2025 7:19 am
Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University

Princeton was among 60 universities that received a warning letter from the Education Department in March over accusations of antisemitism

2 Apr 2025 5:41 am
Democratic-led states sue to block Trump from $11 billion health funding cut

Attorneys general and governors from 23 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit filed in federal court in Rhode Island argue the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lacks the authority to unilaterally claw back funding the states had already built health programs around.

2 Apr 2025 5:35 am
Painted lady butterflies dont migrate like birds ask their genes

A boom in genomics and tracking technologies in miniature is allowing researchers to delve into insect migration with astounding precision

2 Apr 2025 5:30 am
AIMPLB appeals to secular parties, MPs to oppose Waqf bill, vote against it

The AIMPLB president further said in his appeal that these amendments would lead to the abolition of Waqf by-user, removal of exemptions from the Law of Limitation, inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf boards and the Central Waqf Council, and the reduction of powers of Waqf tribunals

2 Apr 2025 5:20 am
10th class public examinations conclude peacefully

In a statement, Director of School Education V. Vijay Rama Raju said out of 6,24,742 students registered for the Social Studies examination across the State, 6,17,333 students appeared, while 7,409 were absent

2 Apr 2025 5:00 am
2 Apr 2025 4:50 am
Karnataka HC refuses to interfere with Bengaluru metro fare hike; says issue belong to domain of experts and not courts

The petitioners had contended that fare structure is irrational, as it does not adhere to the station-to-station model, and violates Section 33 of Metro Rail (Operation and Maintenance), Act, 2002.

2 Apr 2025 4:41 am
Reduced toll charges between Hyderabad and Vijayawada

The revised toll charges, as per the authority, were reduced by 15 for a one-way ride and 30 for a two-way ride for a light motor vehicle or a four-wheeler at Pantangi toll plaza

2 Apr 2025 4:40 am
Panel to ensure smooth implementation of free education for poor children in private schools

A State-level committee will determine per-child expenditure to be met by the government for students admitted to private schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

2 Apr 2025 4:20 am
TMC leaders question partys silence on SFIs protests against Mamata at Oxford

While some Trinamool leaders have alleged a lack of initiative by party workers and youth members to protest against the SFIs disruption at Oxford, party MP Sougata Roy said such incidents do not warrant a hue and cry

2 Apr 2025 4:00 am
INSV Tarini reaches Cape Town on final stopover of global circumnavigation

The sailing vessel, crewed by two women naval officers, reaches its final international port of call in South Africa during the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation.

2 Apr 2025 3:40 am
Babulal Marandi demands action against liquor agencies in Jharkhand

Former CM alleges that liquor agencies are responsible for revenue loss of over 25 crore to the State exchequer as it did not deposit the amount of sales in the shop with Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Limited (JSBCL)

2 Apr 2025 3:20 am
In a first, women in J&K get free bus service

J&K CM flags off new travel initiative for women; the free service is limited to smart city e-buses and J&K Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) buses across the Union Territory

2 Apr 2025 3:00 am
HC to hear two PIL pleas questioning UoHs Kancha Gachibowli land allotment to TGIIC

The counsel informed the Bench that the governments actions were disturbing the eco-system resulting in harm to the flora and fauna in Kancha Gachibowli

2 Apr 2025 2:40 am
Tackling the disinformation threat in India

This challenge goes beyond technology; it is a test of shared democratic values and threatens our collective ability to uphold truth, unity, and equality

2 Apr 2025 1:03 am
Residents complain about delay in rectification of inaccurate electoral rolls in low income neighbourhoods

As the Chennai District Election Office failed to correct the electoral rolls ahead of Parliamentary elections 2024, residents demand correction of rolls before Assembly elections 2026

2 Apr 2025 1:02 am
kerala High Court calls for strict action on reckless driving

State govt. files action-taken report following an accident in which a woman was killed at Menaka reportedly due to reckless driving of buses

2 Apr 2025 12:59 am
Traitor jibe at Shinde: Police issue third summons to Kamra, ask him to appear on April 5

Kunal Kamra has been asked to appear before officials of the Khar Police Station in suburban Mumbai where the first FIR against him was registered last month, police said.

2 Apr 2025 12:54 am
Possible terror attack thwarted with one arrest, hand grenade seized: Punjab Police

Meanwhile, the CI team of Ferozepur busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a smuggler and seized 3.50 kilogram of heroin from his possession, officials said.

2 Apr 2025 12:41 am
India, China should realise cooperative pas de deux of dragon and elephant, says Xi Jinping on 75th anniversary of bilateral ties

Mr. Xi termed India and China ancient civilisations, major developing countries and important members of the Global South, and noted that both countries are at a critical stage in their respective modernisation drive.

2 Apr 2025 12:26 am
Pension woes: on EPFO member-pensioners

The Centre must bring in transparency in scrutiny of pension claims

2 Apr 2025 12:20 am
Gross GST Collections up 10% in March 2025

Net GST increased 7.3% to 1.76 lakh crore in the month under review as against 1.64 lakh crore in the year ago period.

2 Apr 2025 12:18 am
Indias educational transformation the true picture

The National Education Policy of 2020 is based on one of most extensive democratic consultations in Indias policy history and will enable an educational renaissance

2 Apr 2025 12:16 am
A warning to the Malayalam film industry

The hounding of the makers of Empuraan sends a chilling message

2 Apr 2025 12:15 am
Leave it alone: on the status of Greenland

Any change in Greenlands status must come from the choices of its residents

2 Apr 2025 12:10 am
China-India ties across the past and into the future

China and India are at a critical stage of national development and as more partners than rivals, should help build a healthy and stable bilateral relationship

2 Apr 2025 12:08 am
Centre has no intention of using new Bill to meddle with cooperatives: Minister in Rajya Sabha

The Minister said the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill is part of several new initiatives by the Ministry

2 Apr 2025 12:06 am