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No rooms for solo pilgrims visiting Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Mantralayam

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:31
Though it is not a newly-introduced rule, many people who travel to the pilgrim town are unaware of the rule
Categories: National News

A farming collective in Thiruvananthapuram to launch a festival to attract the vacation crowd

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:30
Ooranvila Krishikoottam to open a 20-day festival on April 10 showcasing millet festival, flower show, aqua show, pet show, and entertainment activities
Categories: National News

Russia invites PM Modi for Victory Day Parade on May 9

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:26
Russia has invited leaders of several friendly nations to attend this year’s Victory Day parade
Categories: National News

Siddhu Jonnalagadda interview: The humour in ‘Jack’ will not dilute its crux

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:25
As ‘Jack’ gears up for release, actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda discusses his career post the Tillu films, the funny guy image, and his writing process
Categories: National News

FIR filed against 11 Congress leaders, 5,000 unnamed party workers for March 27 agitation

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:15
The Congress had organised the 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' programme on March 27, 2025 in protest against the "rise in atrocities" against women and girls
Categories: National News

India open to zero duty on imports from US in PLI

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:00
India is considering zero-duty imports from the US across various sectors, including those under the PLI scheme, to expedite a bilateral trade agreement and reverse reciprocal tariffs. This offer is contingent on strict rules of origin, requiring 30-40% value addition.
Categories: National News

US mulls end to crucial training programme for int'l students

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:56
A bill targeting the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a pathway for international students to gain US work experience, has sparked concern, especially among the large Indian student population of 3.3 lakhs, with 97,556 currently in OPT. Introduced by Congressman Paul Gosar, the bill, H.R.2315, aims to prioritize American workers by eliminating OPT, which he argues incentivizes hiring foreign labor.
Categories: National News

Telangana’s support to tourism ventures to be presented at South Asia Hotel Investment Conference

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:56
Telangana Govt aims to attract investments worth ₹15,000 crore in the tourism sector: Jupally Krishna Rao
Categories: National News

Bill Gates says his children ‘will get less than 1 percent of the total wealth because…’

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:50
Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates has three children — daughter Jennifer Gates, 28, son Rory Gates, 25, and daughter Phoebe Gates, 22. At a podcast, he said “I wanna give them a chance to have their own earnings and success, be significant and not overshadowed by the incredible luck and good fortune I had."
Categories: National News

India clears mega deal to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France for Navy

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:44
The deal, worth over ₹63,000 crore, includes 22 single seater carrier compliant jets and four twin seater trainers
Categories: National News

Raitha Sangha to hold regular santhes in Bengaluru to facilitate farmer-to-consumer direct sale in Karnataka

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:44
The first such santhe will held at Munivenkatayya Memorial Open Air Theatre in Rajarajeshwarinagar from April 12 to 14
Categories: National News

Kerala lawyers boycott courts demanding rollback of hike in court fees

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:39
Lawyers say steep hike has made access to justice prohibitively expensive
Categories: National News

'Terrible experience': Ex-WHO chief slams Air India; airline responds

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:33
Former ICMR chief Soumya Swaminathan has publicly criticized Air India, labeling her experience as "terrible." Despite her loyalty and sufficient mileage, she was unable to upgrade her Nairobi to Delhi flight. Swaminathan expressed frustration over the illogical reasons provided by the airline. Air India responded, requesting her booking details to investigate.
Categories: National News

‘Speak Marathi, not English’: Woman with baby thrashed for saying 'excuse me'

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:25
In Dombivli, a dispute erupted when Poonam Gupta greeted her neighbors in English, leading to a violent altercation. The Dhoble family allegedly assaulted Gupta, her friend, and her husband after taking offense to the language. Initially, police filed a non-cognizable complaint, but after CCTV footage surfaced showing the Dhobles' aggression, they are reconsidering.
Categories: National News

MP meets railway officers to review projects in Belagavi district of Karnataka

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:24
Jagadish Shettar, Lok Sabha member and former Chief Minister, said that he had received several complaints that the design of the newly-constructed road-under-bridge near the level crossing at Sulebavi village is unscientific
Categories: National News

Kerala Motor Vehicle Inspector’s roadside mridangam jam with motorcycle rider goes viral

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:18
Impromptu performance was done along Kottayam-Kozhencherry road after a Motor Vehicles Department team stopped a motorcycle for traffic violation. The pillion rider, a musician, turned out to be the official’s friend
Categories: National News

200 fall ill in Greater Noida due to water contamination — Safety tips to follow

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 07:58
Ajnara Homes Society in Greater Noida faces a health crisis. Over 200 residents are sick, possibly from contaminated water. Authorities suspect the groundwater supply. The overhead tank was last cleaned in September. A medical camp will be set up. Water testing is underway. Residents report stomach pain. The incident highlights the need for regular water tank maintenance in residential societies.
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