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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has voiced strong concerns about the judiciary's increasing reliance on Article 142 of the Constitution, describing it as a threat to democratic forces. He called for a review of constitutional interpretation practices, particularly in light of recent judicial directives to the President regarding state bills.

Kapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's disapproval of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential bill decisions and Tamil Nadu governor's bill withholding. Sibal emphasized that both the President and governors must act on ministerial advice, accusing the governor of interfering with legislative authority.

Baba Ramdev defended his "sharbat jihad" remark, claiming he didn't target any specific brand, while Congress leader Digvijaya Singh filed a police complaint alleging promotion of religious hatred. Singh accused Ramdev of indirectly targeting Rooh Afza, implying its sales fund religious institutions, and demanded an FIR for inciting communal sentiments. Police are investigating Singh's complaint.

Dr. Kalarickal performed the first angioplasty in India in 1986, and was also instrumental in setting up and establishing angioplasty facilities in a number of countries in the Asia-Pacific Region

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul have revealed the name of their newborn daughter, Evaarah, with an adorable photo shared on social media. The couple welcomed their baby girl on March 24th, and the name, Evaarah, is described as a 'Gift of God'. Celebrities like Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and Anushka Sharma showered the couple with love.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also questioned Amit Shah on delimitation, NEET, and Hindi imposition

A student in Bidar and another in Shivamogga, who were writing their CET, were forced by the exam centre officials to remove their ‘Shivadara’ and ‘Janivara’ (consecrated threads worn by members of certain communities), respectively.

However, the structure was razed by civic body personnel hours before the court hearing.

"A separate case has been registered regarding the assault and investigations are under way in both the rape case and the mob violence matter," ASP Kushwaha said

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the central government, asserting that the state will not submit to New Delhi's authority. He challenged Amit Shah's ambition to form a government in Tamil Nadu in 2026, emphasising that tactics like party poaching and raids will not succeed there. Stalin said "Tamil Nadu will never yield to Delhi's administration".

Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta addressed the BluSmart fraud scandal, emphasizing ethics and governance. Gupta highlighted the damage to investor and customer trust due to alleged financial mismanagement involving fund diversion for luxury purchases.

‘People understood that only Congress Party would protect secularism,’ says CWC member Gidigu Rudra Raju

As of April 17, 2025, 74 new documentary heritage collections were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US may withdraw from brokering a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if progress isn't evident. Following meetings in Paris, Rubio emphasised the urgency for a breakthrough, citing stalled negotiations due to Russia's demands and disagreements between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. Despite a potential minerals agreement, the US

BJP MLA Usha Thakur sparked controversy by asserting that voters who accept money or gifts will be reincarnated as animals. She highlighted the BJP government's financial aid programs, expressing dismay that votes are still traded for small sums. Thakur urged citizens to protect democracy and support the BJP, which she believes serves national interests.

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose reached Malda to meet victims of the Murshidabad communal violence, defying chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request to postpone the trip. He aims to assess the situation firsthand, visiting hospitals, residences, and relief camps to formulate recommendations. The governor plans to meet victims who fled there following recent communal violence in Murshidabad district.

Prime Minister Modi discusses collaboration with Elon Musk on technology and innovation, following their meeting in Washington D.C.

In a shocking incident in Burhanpur, a 25-year-old man was brutally murdered by his 17-year-old wife and her lover's accomplices. The minor wife, involved in an affair, orchestrated the murder with her boyfriend, even showing him the body via video call. Police have arrested the wife, her boyfriend, and two accomplices, including a juvenile, for the gruesome crime.

Ananya Bangar, just like their father, represented India in 12 Tests and 15 ODIs between 2001 and 2004. Anaya played for Islam Gymkhana in local club cricket and has also represented Hinckley Cricket Club in Leicestershire. However, in November 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a new policy barring transgender athletes from participating in women's international cricket.