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Farmers to ‘greet’ Eknath Shinde with Kumal Kamra’s parody song as they oppose Nagpur-Goa highway

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:45
Farmers have accused the Mahayuti government of going back on its promise made during the Assembly poll last year of scrapping the project and providing loan waivers to farmers.
Categories: National News

UP college professor banned for life from exam duties over questions on RSS

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:38
A senior professor at Meerut College has been barred for life from examination and evaluation work by Chaudhary Charan Singh University. The action followed protests by RSS-linked students over an exam question that associated the RSS with religious and caste-based politics gains. Professor Panwar has apologised for the incident.
Categories: National News

Protests at Pune hospital over death of pregnant woman ‘denied’ admission

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:37
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a high-level inquiry to be headed by the Pune-based Joint Charity Commissioner.
Categories: National News

US to Denmark: Greenlanders 'don't want to be part of you' anymore

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:36
US secretary of state Marco Rubio stated that Greenlanders do not want to remain a part of Denmark and emphasized US concerns about Chinese influence in the region. Rubio highlighted Washington's respect for Greenland's self-determination while cautioning against Chinese economic involvement in Greenland.
Categories: National News

CBI facilitates return of two fugitives from UAE

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:32
The agency’s International Police Cooperation Unit worked in collaboration with Interpol’s National Central Bureau in Abu Dhabi and the respective State police forces to secure the returns.
Categories: National News

Indian national stabbed to death in Canada's Ottawa; suspect in custody

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:27
The Indian high commission in Ottawa confirmed the fatal stabbing of an Indian national in Rockland, near Ottawa. Local police have taken a suspect into custody. The embassy is coordinating with community groups to provide support to the bereaved family, emphasizing their close contact with local authorities.
Categories: National News

Sambhal riot: Court rejects bail plea of accused

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:25
According to Public Prosecutor, “there are serious allegations against Shahi Jama Masjid management committee president Zafar Allike assembling a crowd, pelting stones on police, fabricating facts
Categories: National News

Travis Kelce's Kansas City charity, sparking speculation about Taylor Swift’s involvement

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:25
Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce donates a $3.3 million home to support homeless youth, sparking speculation that Taylor Swift may have financed the move. Despite the controversy, Kelce's history of generous contributions to social causes backs the authenticity of his philanthropic efforts.
Categories: National News

Tech CEO loses billions in a day as Wall Street Bleeds, & its Not Musk

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 02:13
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg experienced the largest decline in net worth on April 3, losing $17.9 billion. This massive loss occurred alongside a $208 billion collective drop in market value among the world's wealthiest individuals, triggered by US President Trump's new reciprocal tariffs causing market turmoil.
Categories: National News

Companies defend India’s startup proposition after Piyush Goyal’s jibe stirs debate

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 01:50
Indian entrepreneurs unite to defend startup ecosystem against criticism, emphasizing the need for local champions and innovation support.
Categories: National News

Supreme Court orders mandatory disclosure of criminal history in bail petitions

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 01:30
The bench's order said if the disclosure was found to be incorrect subsequently, it would be grounds to dismiss the special leave petition.
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Watch: Trump posts US airstrike video, says 'They won’t sink our ships again!'

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 00:48
US President Donald Trump posted a video showing an American airstrike that killed dozens of Houthi fighters in Yemen. The strike was a response to Houthi attacks on commercial and military vessels, allegedly supported by Iran. Over 200 strikes were carried out on Tuesday alone, with additional deployments announced.
Categories: National News

CAT dismisses IAS officer plea for allocation to Telangana

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 00:36
The Central Administrative Tribunal-Hyderaad dismissed the petition filed by senior IAS officer A. Vani Prasad seeking a direction to allot her to Telangana cadre
Categories: National News

Sikandar box office collection day 6: Salman Khan starrer hits new low

Times of India - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 00:31
Salman Khan's Sikandar sees a sharp decline at the domestic box office, earning just Rs 3.75 crore on Day 6. Despite a strong start on Eid, the film's collections have been consistently falling. With a domestic total of Rs 94 crore, the film's performance is under scrutiny, especially comparing to Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, nearing Rs 600 crore.
Categories: National News

Gujarat firecracker factory blaze: Smoke, and a mirror to society

Hindu - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 00:30
The Banaskantha firecracker factory blaze in Gujarat killed 21 people out of the 24 in the building, among them eight children. While the State and Central governments responded quickly with an announcement of aid and the arrest of the owners, the factory was operating without a licence to manufacture. Abhinay Lakshman finds that the families were all migrants from Madhya Pradesh
Categories: National News

Bon Iver’s Justin calls Taylor Swift’s ‘Exile’ performance an ‘out of body’ moment

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 23:57
Justin Vernon, frontman of Bon Iver, shared his emotional experience seeing fans sing “exile” from Taylor Swift’s folklore album during her Eras Tour. He reflected on his bond with Swift and their collaborations. Vernon praised the audience's powerful engagement and anticipates the release of Bon Iver’s fifth studio album, SABLE, fABLE on April 11.
Categories: National News

ICMR team blames bird flu and other factors for Narasaraopet girl’s death

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 23:33
Consuming undercooked meat, poor immunity and unhygienic living conditions have been identified as the other causes for the death, the team members say
Categories: National News

Trump's China focus may open fresh opportunities for India

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 23:23
Indian officials face challenges in trade negotiations with Asean due to the presence of Chinese companies in the bloc. The issue echoes global concerns, particularly for the US, which has implemented high tariffs to curb Chinese economic dominance. This scenario complicates trade dynamics, especially with recent tariff retaliations from China.
Categories: National News

West Bengal teachers’ appointment cancellation: WBSSC says cannot complete recruitment in three months

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 23:10
West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) chairperson Siddhartha Majumdar told journalists that the commission would seek legal advice on who can take the fresh tests
Categories: National News

Tech entrepreneurs hit back at Goyal's remark on startups

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 22:55
Zepto's CEO Aadit Palicha defended the quick commerce sector against Union Minister Piyush Goyal's critique, emphasizing its economic contribution. Goyal urged startups to focus on high-tech fields. Ashneer Grover and TV Mohandas Pai also criticized the government's approach, highlighting the need for capital and investor support for deep-tech growth.
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