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J&K: Kathua search covers new areas after terrorist fire

Times of India - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 20:31
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district engaged in a gunfight while pursuing Pakistani terrorists, following an earlier clash that resulted in casualties. Searches intensified in the Ramkote area with drones and sniffer dogs. Several villagers are suspected of aiding the infiltrators.
Categories: National News

Kumbakonam betel leaves, a blend of tradition and tenderness

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:32
The Kumbakonam betel leaf, which is renowned for its remarkable tenderness (Kozhundhu Vettrilai), owing to its early harvest, has secured the Geographical Indication (GI) tag
Categories: National News

Kerala High Court calls for strict action on reckless driving

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:29
State govt. files action-taken report following an accident in which a woman was killed at Menaka reportedly due to reckless driving of buses
Categories: National News

SFJ: US has identified another 'Indian agent' in Pannun plot

Times of India - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:27
Sikhs For Justice claims a US court identified an Indian agent involved in a plot to kill chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The agent allegedly paid $15,000 for the assassination. Nikhil Gupta, facing charges of murder-for-hire, was arrested and extradited to the US. Gupta is set for trial later this year.
Categories: National News

Traitor jibe at Shinde: Police issue third summons to Kamra, ask him to appear on April 5

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:24
Kunal Kamra has been asked to appear before officials of the Khar Police Station in suburban Mumbai where the first FIR against him was registered last month, police said.
Categories: National News

Trump’s tariffs to take immediate effect from April 2, says White House

Times of India - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:16
US President Donald Trump will introduce new tariffs which will take effect immediately from April 2. These tariffs could be more expansive than those in his first term. Investors and businesses are nervous about the potential economic consequences. Some countries have threatened to retaliate, while others are negotiating to avoid the tariffs.
Categories: National News

Possible terror attack thwarted with one arrest, hand grenade seized: Punjab Police

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:11
Meanwhile, the CI team of Ferozepur busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a smuggler and seized 3.50 kilogram of heroin from his possession, officials said.
Categories: National News

Government working on 4-5 US tariff fallout scenarios for India

Times of India - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:07
The Indian government is closely monitoring the US reciprocal tariffs, which are expected to impact exports and demand. Trade experts anticipate higher duties on Indian goods, including agricultural products, to be a strategic move by the US in bilateral talks. India plans to push forward with trade negotiations to counter the tariff impacts.
Categories: National News

India, China should realise cooperative ‘pas de deux’ of dragon and elephant, says Xi Jinping on 75th anniversary of bilateral ties

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:56
Mr. Xi termed India and China “ancient civilisations, major developing countries and important members of the Global South”, and noted that both countries are at a critical stage in their respective modernisation drive.
Categories: National News

Cops force banker to cut short vacation to join Kamra probe

Times of India - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:55
A 46-year-old banker from Navi Mumbai was forced to return from his holiday early due to calls from the police regarding his witness statement in a defamation case against comedian Kunal Kamra. The case involves Kamra's video that allegedly defamed Maharashtra's deputy CM, leading to an FIR.
Categories: National News

Gujarat godown tragedy: Operator was held a year ago for IPL betting

Times of India - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:53
A massive explosion at an illegal firecracker godown in Deesa, Banaskantha, killed 21 people, including four children, with most victims buried under debris. The accident, caused by unauthorized storage and manufacturing of firecrackers, led to the arrest of warehouse operators Khoobchand Thakkar and his son Deepak. Authorities are taking strict legal actions.
Categories: National News

Why did wife of UP man who arranged her marriage with lover return in 4 days

Times of India - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:53
In Sant Kabir Nagar, a man arranged his wife's marriage to her lover, fearing for his safety. However, four days later, the woman's new mother-in-law sent her back to the first husband, sympathizing with his struggle of raising their children alone.
Categories: National News

A warning to the Malayalam film industry

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:45
The hounding of the makers of Empuraan sends a chilling message
Categories: National News

Key provision in Waqf (Amendment) Bill likely to mandate no change in ownership of existing properties unless facing dispute

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:38
Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to introduce key provision
Categories: National News

Centre has no intention of using new Bill to meddle with cooperatives: Minister in Rajya Sabha

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:36
The Minister said the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill is part of several new initiatives by the Ministry
Categories: National News

Maharashtra Cabinet approves e-bike taxis, mineral foundation in Gadchiroli district

Hindu - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:33
State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the e-bike policy was the ‘first step’ towards a pollution-free Maharashtra, and could generate 10,000 jobs in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and 20,000 jobs across Maharashtra
Categories: National News

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