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Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA accuses Fadnavis Govt. of stalling development projects in Dharashiv

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 01:08
MLA Kailas Patil claims on X that Dharashiv district collector had earlier received directive from the Maharashtra government instructing officials to put administrative sanction of development projects on hold until further notice
Categories: National News

Punjab Governor Kataria starts six-day padyatra to create awareness against drug menace

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 01:02
The foot march, which will be covering Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts, was kicked off from the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur
Categories: National News

Opposition slams ‘assault’ on Christian priests by ‘vigilantes’ in police station

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:49
According to the Jabalpur Police, the incident took place on March 31 inside the Ranjhi Police Station premises when officers were inquiring about allegations by the VHP about forced religious conversion
Categories: National News

Sacked Nepal official crowdfunds to pay fine imposed on Gyanendra

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:48
Supporters of former Nepali king Gyanendra Shah have raised Rs 4.8 lakh to help pay a penalty for damage during a pro-monarchy protest. The government had imposed an Rs 8 lakh fine for damage to public property. Meanwhile, Shah denied involvement in the unrest and criticized the government for its failures.
Categories: National News

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro: India’s priciest transit

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:44
After the fare revision, commuting by Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has become the most expensive service in the country, with the ticket cost surpassing those in Delhi, Chennai, and other major cities. The Hindu Darshan Devaiah B.P. compares metro fares and other parameters across the country and explains how Bengaluru Metro became the costliest transit service
Categories: National News

Exotic animals seized in Mizoram, three Myanmar nationals held

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:39
Among the animals recovered at Zokhawthar were African spurred tortoises and Patagonian maras
Categories: National News

Home Ministry holds tripartite meeting to resolve issues related to Gorkhas

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:38
The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai who assured the participants that the Centre would resolve the long-standing issues of Gorkhas
Categories: National News

CAG report on railways flags issues with ECoR workshop, construction works at CST station in Mumbai

Hindu - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:37
The audit further observed that the projections for coaches due for periodic overhaul (POH) were not realistic and had undergone downward revision every year.
Categories: National News

Sikandar box office collection: Film crashes with just Rs 5.75 crore earning

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:33
Salman Khan's action drama Sikandar struggles at the domestic box office with only Rs 5.75 crore on Day 5, total earnings reaching Rs 90 crore. Producers claim global earnings of Rs 158.5 crore. Audience turnout remains low at 8.24% occupancy. The film risks becoming one of Khan’s lower-grossing efforts, crucial days ahead for potential recovery.
Categories: National News

It's advantage India in smartphone manufacturing

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:30
US President Trump's tariff hikes could potentially boost India's share in global smartphone production from Apple and Samsung. Apple's expansion in India appears more attractive as it seeks lower tariffs through negotiations. Meanwhile, Samsung may scale up operations in India due to increased tariffs on its Vietnam base.
Categories: National News

Trump tariff: Steel, aluminium untouched; metal exporters breathe easy

Times of India - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:05
Metal exporters in India are relieved as the White House exempts steel and aluminium from an additional 27% duty, though a 25% tariff remains. Copper is also spared from reciprocal tariffs. Experts note that major issues may arise from secondary effects if a tariff conflict ensues, but the proposed 12% safeguard duty could protect India's steel sector.
Categories: National News

Nepotism in the NHL: Would Brady Tkachuk be a star if his last name wasn’t Tkachuk?

Times of India - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 23:58
Brady Tkachuk's rise to NHL stardom has been influenced by his notable hockey lineage. While his talent is undeniable, his famous last name likely opened early career opportunities. Critics question whether he would have achieved the same success without his family's legacy.
Categories: National News

Tariff tussle: Jewellers stare at low US demand, job losses

Times of India - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 23:54
The recent imposition of a 27% tariff on Indian gems and jewellery imports by the US is likely to significantly reduce demand in its largest export market, causing potential job cuts in the heavily manual labor-dependent industry. Exporters anticipate that without favorable trade negotiations, there could be a 30-50% decline in US exports.
Categories: National News

Activists protest against plan to fell trees in Rajasthan’s Shahbad forest for pumped storage project

Hindu - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 23:45
The memorandum also stated that the hydro power project would make an adverse impact on the movement and well-being of cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa under the Kuno Cheetah 
Categories: National News

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan flags ‘unitary’ polity, says Centre tightening grip on educational institutions

Hindu - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 23:28
Many Opposition-ruled States at the receiving end of arbitrary action by Governors; State governments provide substantial funds to the centres of higher learning, and have a duty to ensure quality education, says the Kerala CM
Categories: National News

Do not want President’s Rule to continue, dialogue between communities only way forward in Manipur, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha  

Hindu - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 23:06
Rajya Sabha confirms imposition of President's rule in Manipur; next meeting of Manipur’s two warring communities to be held in Delhi soon, says Home Minister in Rajya Sabha
Categories: National News

We have food apps, China has AI, EV: Piyush Goyal's startup reality check

Times of India - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 22:55
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the disparity between Indian and Chinese startups, emphasizing that while Indian startups focus on food delivery and fantasy sports apps, Chinese startups concentrate on advanced technologies like EVs, AI, and semiconductors. He called for more domestic investment and innovation in the Indian startup ecosystem.
Categories: National News

Law Minister sidesteps query on plans to replace Collegium system with fresh Bill

Hindu - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 22:49
In his written response to Rajya Sabha, Meghwal only spoke about what the National Judicial Appointments Committee (NJAC) is meant to do
Categories: National News

Supreme Court verdict out, ED probe into West Bengal job scam to shift gears

Times of India - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 22:36
The Supreme Court's annulment of over 25,000 teacher recruitments by the West Bengal government is expected to expedite the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into alleged money laundering by TMC functionaries. This includes high-profile figures such as Partha Chatterjee and Arpita Mukherjee, with substantial assets seized and fresh summons anticipated.
Categories: National News

Congress claims discussion on President’s Rule in Manipur in Lok Sabha at two a.m. disregards ‘sanctity’ of Parliament

Hindu - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 22:32
Deputy Leader of the Congress Gaurav Gogoi targets Home Minister Amit Shah for the decision to take up the Manipur issue at such a late time; adds that it is an insult to the people of Manipur
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