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Government planning to ban Anil Deshmukh’s book: Baramati MP Supriya Sule

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 23:49
Anil Deshmukh’s book, which is in Marathi, was released last year
Categories: National News

J&K govt. contradicts its public stand in reply to High Court on the reservation policy, stokes controversy

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 23:18
‘While the Abdullah-led government defends the BJP’s reservation changes in court, their ‘press conferences’ and ‘delegation meetings’ pretending otherwise insult the public’s common sense,’ PDP leader Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra said
Categories: National News

Chouhan appeals to farmer leader Dallewal to end hunger strike, reaffirms May 4 talks

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 23:01
Chouhan's appeal comes days after Dallewal, the convener of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political), clarified that he has not ended his hunger strike, which has now continued for 139 days.
Categories: National News

Turf war intensifies after DKS refuses to quit as Karnataka Congress chief

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 22:53
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar is adamant about retaining his role as KPCC president amidst internal power struggles within the Congress party. Delhi leadership has expressed support for him, at least temporarily. Shivakumar's stance is linked to his ambition to become chief minister, and he faces opposition from ministers loyal to CM Siddaramaiah.
Categories: National News

First alien beehive-invading beetle recorded in India

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 22:51
The small hive beetle has been a threat to the honeybee industry worldwide
Categories: National News

Waqf Bill: Centre will overcome all hurdles in its path, says Purandeswari

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 22:29
While the Congress party tried to obstruct its passage to achieve its political objectives, the YSRCP maintained double standards as part of its vote-bank politics, she says
Categories: National News

Will the Waqf law usher in transparency?

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 22:19
While the government has defended the law as a measure to enhance transparency and accountability in waqf administration, experts told The Hindu that it infringes upon the religious autonomy of the Muslim community
Categories: National News

Waqf law: Who's the 'girgit'? Lalu, Nitish parties slug it out

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 21:56
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill's passage in Parliament has ignited intense political debates in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections. The bill's support by JDU and its opposition by RJD have led to heated exchanges, poster wars, and both parties outlining their positions vigorously, with the Grand Alliance vowing to scrap the bill if elected.
Categories: National News

Trade tensions: Flurry of exports as firms raced to beat Trump tariffs

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 21:47
To counter Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Indian companies, including Apple, significantly boosted goods exports to the US, close to last year's $437 billion target. Sectors like electronics, gems, and apparel saw a marked increase in shipments. India's total goods and services exports reached an estimated $800 billion for the fiscal year, with hopes of reduced uncertainty ahead.
Categories: National News

'Changes undermine rights': Battle over waqf bill reaches SC with blitz of petitions

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 21:42
After the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed following intense debates, legal disputes have emerged with multiple petitions filed in the Supreme Court claiming the bill is unconstitutional. Petitioners argue the changes infringe upon Muslim minority rights and undermine the autonomy of their religious institutions.
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What is the protocol for defence exports? | Explained

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 20:54
What are the rules laid down in the Handbook on India’s Strategic Trade Control Systems? Why is there a ‘harmonised list’ on export control of dual-use and military items, including software and technologies? What is the primary objective of strategic export controls on defence equipment? 
Categories: National News

Kochi metro’s electric feeder buses ferry over 2 lakh commuters

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 20:38
An average of 3,102 passengers have been travelling daily in the fleet of feeder e-buses on different routes
Categories: National News

PM Modi meets members of Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning side on visit to island nation

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 20:02
PM Modi met the members of the Sri Lankan World Cup-winning side that defeated the Mark Taylor-led Australian team by seven wickets in the final at Lahore.
Categories: National News

If Telangana govt. cooperates, State will get two airports soon: Union Minister

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 19:45
‘New airports at Warangal and Adilabad will make air travel affordable for the middle class, boost trade and commercial activity ‘
Categories: National News

Won't let our land be used against India: SL President

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 19:44
India signed its first ever MoU for defence cooperation with Sri Lanka to strengthen military ties. PM Narendra Modi's visit also saw agreements on energy inter-connectivity and developing Trincomalee as an energy hub. Additionally, India announced debt restructuring and reduced interest rates on loans, showing support for Sri Lanka’s economic and social development.
Categories: National News

An artiste with a view | Prithviraj Sukumaran

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 19:40
The actor-director is in the thick of a controversy after his latest film, Empuraan, caused a right-wing backlash over its portrayal of the 2002 riots
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