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CPI(M) demands cancellation of land allotted to LuLu Group on Vizag Beach Road

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:45
The government would lease out land for 99 years, bear registration charges and provide amenities to the private party, which is a waste of public money, say the party leaders
Categories: National News

Cost of a turf war in Vijayawada’s Besant Road

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:40
Vijayawada’s historic business hub, Besant Road simmers with tension as shop owners and hawkers vie for its lucrative turf. Nellore Sravani navigates the chaotic and congested street, uncovering a standoff that is threatening livelihoods and smothering a city’s economic artery
Categories: National News

'Not everyone can afford air purifier': Why SC upheld cracker ban in NCR

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:35
Supreme Court upholds the ban on the sale and manufacture of firecrackers, including green ones, in the National Capital Region, citing the right to health under Article 21. The court noted that the impact of air pollution is severe on the common man, particularly those who can't afford air purifiers.
Categories: National News

Andhra Pradesh govt. notifies bird flu outbreak in six districts

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:30
The officials had ordered culling of lakhs of broiler and layer birds and also backyard poultry in West Godavari, East Godavari, Kurnool, Eluru, NTR and Kakinada districts
Categories: National News

Mammals adapted to land just before dinosaurs-killing asteroid: Study

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:30
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that mammals began adapting to terrestrial lifestyles millions of years prior to the dinosaur-extinguishing asteroid impact. The study utilized limb bone fossils to reveal that ecological changes in the late Cretaceous spurred this evolutionary shift, particularly due to the emergence of flowering plants.
Categories: National News

Watch: Car erupts in flames at Amsterdam’s Dam Square, suicide attempt suspected

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:21
A man set himself and his car on fire at Amsterdam's Dam Square in a suspected suicide attempt. The incident, which began with a small explosion, resulted in no bystander injuries. The driver, a 50-year-old Dutch citizen, was hospitalized under police custody. Police and explosives experts investigated the scene.
Categories: National News

Ragging in Telangana medical colleges: A rite of passage or a lifetime of scars?

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:15
Despite anti-ragging laws, medical colleges in Telangana remain hotspots for hazing. From verbal humiliation to physical abuse, first-year students endure unspoken harassment, fearing retaliation and institutional indifference. Weak enforcement, deep-rooted power dynamics and poor mental health support keep the vicious cycle alive. Siddharth Kumar Singh investigates why ragging persists despite policies meant to end it
Categories: National News

Veteran actor-director Manoj Kumar, known as Bharat Kumar, bids farewell at 87

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:10
Renowned actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, popularly known as 'Bharat Kumar,' passed away at 87 after a prolonged illness. Known for his patriotic films like Shaheed, Upkar, and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Kumar left a significant impact on Indian cinema. Fellow filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news, expressing that the industry will greatly miss him.
Categories: National News

US markets tumble: Trump’s new tariffs spark biggest Dow wipeout since 2020

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:08
US stocks plummeted on Thursday, resulting in over $2 trillion in market value loss following President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign imports. The S&P 500 fell 4.8%, the Dow dropped over 1,600 points, and the Nasdaq plunged 6%, raising fears of a recession.
Categories: National News

Assam CM lauds Amit Shah for Lok Sabha address on Waqf

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:06
Union Home Minister has demonstrated the courage and resolute determination of a ‘new India’, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Categories: National News

Union Minister Piyush Goyal asks startups to focus on high-tech sectors like robotics and AI

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:06
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges Indian startups to shift focus to high tech sectors, emphasizing need for domestic investments.
Categories: National News

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 4, 2025

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 02:00
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends buying NHPC and Symphony stocks amidst positive market signals. Nifty and Bank Nifty are expected to see upward movements.
Categories: National News

Parliament passes Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 01:51
Replying to the discussion on the bill, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the bill will help improve the cost efficiency for airlines as well as in faster expansion of their fleets through leasing of aircraft.
Categories: National News

Data show Sanskrit and Hindi are choices for third language in many Indian schools

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 01:30
Data hint that Sanskrit and Hindi are preferred by default due to a lack of supply and demand, even if they are not imposed
Categories: National News

Richer States could lose political clout in population-based delimitation

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 01:30
To frame this discussion as a north-south divide is inaccurate. This debate is about regional disparities
Categories: National News

Chennai’s residential market recorded 10% year on year growth

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 01:21
According to Knight Frank India, 4,357 units were sold during the first quarter of 2025. New launches also saw an uptick, with 4,576 units introduced, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth
Categories: National News

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