The Political and Business Daily - April 16, 2025
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April 16, 2025
PM Modi, Danish counterpart discuss Green Strategic Partnership
PRIME Minister NarendraModi on Tuesday spoke with Denmark PM MetteFrederiksen, emphasising that both countries continue to work extensively together in several fields, including the Green Strategic Partnership.
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ED records Vadra's statement in Haryana land deal case
THE Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday recorded the statement of Robert Vadra, businessman and brother-in-law of Leader of Opposition in the LokSabha Rahul Gandhi, in a 2008 Haryana land deal-linked money laundering case, official sources said.
1 min
Delhi Assly delegation studies Odisha's e-Vidhan implementation
A Delhi Assembly delegation led by Speaker Vijender Gupta arrived in Odisha on Tuesday as part of a tour focused on the e-Vidhan initiative.
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90pc of women in police force serving in junior ranks: Report
INDIA'S police force has less than 1,000 women in senior positions like Director-Generals and Superintendents of Police, with 90 per cent of all women in policing serving in the constabulary, according to a new report.
1 min
Muslim woman heckled in B'luru for being with Hindu man, asked to hand over burqa
IN a shocking case of moral policing, a young Muslim woman was harassed in a park in Bengaluru by a group of individuals for being seen with a Hindu male companion.
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India to see above-normal cumulative rainfall this monsoon, El Nino conditions unlikely: IMD
INDIA is expected to get above-normal rainfall in the upcoming southwest monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday, raising hopes for a bountiful harvest for the largely agri-based economy.
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Bangladeshi radicals 'aided by local leaders' involved in Murshidabad violence: Intel report
BANGLADESHI radicals, allegedly aided by local leaders of a political party, were \"involved\" in the recent violence triggered by anti-Waqf law agitations in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, sources said.
1 min
National Herald laundering case: ED files charges in court against Sonia and Rahul
TAKING a big step against political heavyweights, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a prosecution complaint in a Special Delhi court against Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the alleged National Herald or Associated Journals Limited (AJL) money laundering case, a lawyer said on Tuesday.
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Babies, kids’ mattresses with brain-harming chemicals may raise health risks
A team of Candian researchers has found plasticisers called phthalates, flame retardants, land other harmful chemicals in mattresses of babies and young children who are likely to breathe and absorb these while sleeping, increasing several health risks.
1 min
New oral pill offers hope against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea
A new pill has shown promise against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea -- a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) --, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet.
1 min
Cancer risk from CT scan radiation at par with alcohol & obesity: Study
REPEATED exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans raises the risk of cancers as with alcohol consumption and obesity, according to a new study.
1 min
Combining two low-cost drugs may help prevent new heart attack, stroke risk
TREATING patients earlier with a combination of statins and the cholesterollowering drug ezetimibe could prevent thousands of new heart attacks, strokes, and death over a decade, according toa new study.
1 min
Extreme heat may raise risk of schizophrenia, depression: Study
RISING temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.
1 min
Delhi's new anti-pollution moves: Will they be enough?
EVERY winter, Delhi makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. Thick smog covers the city, pollution levels skyrocket, and air quality drops to hazardous levels. It's a crisis that returns year after year, and while the government takes action during these peak months, the bigger question remains: are we doing enough, and more importantly, are we doing it all year round?
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State govt to launch digital platform for effective implementation of PMAY-U 2.0
In a significant move to boost affordable housing, the Odisha government has announced the development of a dedicated digital platform for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana — Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).
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Statue of Biju Patnaik set on fire, CM Majhi asks police to take stern action
A statue of former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was on Tuesday set ablaze at Patnagarh town in Bolangir district, police said.
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Chief Secretary Ahuja urges officers to embrace AI through free online courses
IN a significant move aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of the state's administrative workforce, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Tuesday emphasized the importance of capacity building in Artificial Intelligence (AI) among government officers.
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CM Majhi approves creation of 2,500 more home guard posts
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday approved a proposal for creation of 2,500 more posts of home guards in the state.
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KISS partners with Capgemini to launch Digital Academy at KISS-DU
THE Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has joined hands with Capgemini to launch a state-of-the-art Digital Academy at KISS Deemed to be University (KISS-DU), aiming to provide indigenous students with market-aligned training in technology and fintech.
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Govt extends interest-free loan scheme for women’s self-help groups
IN a move aimed at boosting women's entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, the Odisha government has announced an extension of its interest-free loan scheme for women’s self-help groups (SHGs).
1 min
Heavy rain exposes poor drainage in Cuttack, over 70 areas waterlogged
A sudden spell of heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon left several residential and market areas across Cuttack severely waterlogged, casting serious doubts on the Cuttack Municipal Corporation's (CMC) claims of regular and effective drain desilting.
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Time for a cultural shift in governance: Principal Secretary Padhee directs ULBs to strengthen accountability and citizen-centric measures
“THE time has come for a cultural shift in governance — one that reflects integrity, responsiveness, and efficiency. Punctuality and professional behaviour should be non-negotiable, and flexibility may only be allowed in exceptional circumstances,” asserted Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, as she rolled out a fresh set of directives aimed at transforming the functioning of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across Odisha.
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Odisha government disburses ₹31.10 crore incentive to 1 lakh OMFED dairy farmers
IN a significant move to support the dairy farming community, the Odisha government has provided a financial incentive of Rs 31.10 crore to nearly one lakh dairy farmers associated with the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED).
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Congress asks Naveen to take action against his political secretary for ‘disrespecting’ Nehru
IHE Odisha Congress has asked Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik to take action against his political secretary Santrupt Misra for allegedly making a comparison between Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and a bureaucrat turned politician V K Pandian.
1 min
Three arrested over attack on former MLA Pranab Balabantaray
ODISHA Police arrested three persons in connection with the alleged attack on BJD leader and former MLA Pranab Balabantaray in Jajpur district, an officer said on Tuesday.
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Vedanta Aluminium sponsors Odisha’s first IMF-sanctioned trekking expedition to Garhwal Himalayas
VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, supported 26 students from Kalahandi in successfully completing the Nag Tibba expedition in the Garhwal Himalayas.
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Kidnapped baby boy of visually impaired beggar rescued, 1 arrested
THE Odisha Police on Tuesday rescued the kidnapped — one-and-half-year-old boy of a visually impaired beggar in Bhubaneswar and arrested one person in this regard, an officer said.
2 mins
Amazon India expands Smartchoice program to tablets, enhancing customer buying experience
AMAZON India has extended its successful Smartchoice program to tablets, aiming to simplify purchase decisions in the rapidly growing, category, which witnessed a 26 per cent year-over-year growth in 2024.
1 min
Congress disrespected Babasaheb, demeaned Bharat Ratna: Adityanath
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday targeted the Congress, accusing it of systematically disrespecting Dr B R Ambedkar's legacy while pretending to champion his cause for political gain.
1 min
Mobile cooling initiative empowers women farmers of Jharkhand to achieve better price realisation from market
WITH glimmering eyes and contagious smiles, Basanti Devi and Sita Devi, middle-aged women farmers from Jharkhand's Khunti district, narrate how a mobile cooling initiative has changed their lives for the better.
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DRIEMS University NSS Wing launches Jala Seva Kendra at Tangi Bus Stand
IN a heartwarming initiative to mark the auspicious occasion of Mahavishuva Sankranti and the Odia New Year, DRIEMS University’s National Service Scheme (NSS) Wing has inaugurated a \"Jala Seva Kendra\" at the Tangi Bus Stand along NH-16.
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Bengal Govt must stop 'jihadi' attacks on Hindus over Waqf Amendment Act protests: VHP
THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday called upon the state administration to put an immediate stop to attacks on lives and properties of Hindus in pockets of West Bengal over the Waqf Act-related protests, and demanded compensation for the victims.
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Amur Falcon radio-tagged in Manipur starts return journey to Siberia after 114 days in Africa
AN Amur Falcon bird which was radio-tagged in Manipur in November last year has started its return journey to Siberia after staying for 114 days in Southern African countries, a scientist said.
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Tight vigil to prevent fresh violence in Bengal’s Murshidabad over Waqf Act
SECURITY forces kept a strict vigil to prevent any fresh episode of violence over the # Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Tuesday, officials said.
1 min
Cong has snubbed Tejashwi by allegedly refusing to declare him as CM face: JD(U) MLC Neeraj
BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) on Tuesday claimed that the Congress has snubbed RJD leader — Tejashwi Yadav by allegedly refusing to declare him as the chief ministerial candidate of the opposition Mahagathbandhan.
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Adani’s growing footprint reflects shift toward development-first politics
AS India marches toward its ambitious goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy, the Adani Group has cemented itself as a pivotal force in driving this transformation - often blurring the conventional lines of political allegiance in the process.
2 mins
Gut disturbances in autistic children could affect behaviour by disrupting serotonin creation
DISTURBANCES in the gut of an autistic child could disrupt how serotonin -- a brain chemical important for social interactions -- is produced, thereby affecting their behaviour, a new study has suggested.
2 mins
Bengal Violence
Dangerous Blame Game
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Protecting the Sacred: Wakf type law for temples?
INDIA'S religious institutions - temples, mosques, gurudwaras, and churches are not only spiritual centres but also custodians of vast assets acquired over centuries.
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Tejashwi meets Kharge, Rahul to discuss poll preparedness; confident of INDIA bloc govt in Bihar
RJD leader TejashwiYadav met senior — Congress leaders, including party _ president MallikarjunKharge and Rahul Gandhi, here on Tuesday to discuss _the Mahagathbandhan's _ prepared-ness for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls and exuded confi-dence that INDIA bloc govern-ment will be formed in the state.
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Manu Singhvi calls ED’s case against Sonia, Rahul ‘fake’, vows to contest it
CONGRESS leader and Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Tuesday described the ‘fake’ ED case related to National Herald as a “one-trick” wonder, slamming the alleged misuse of enforcement agencies for political vendetta.
1 min
Rooh Afza’ row: Digvijaya presses for action against Baba Ramdev
FORMER Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday accused Yoga guru Baba Ramdev of “inciting religious sentiments\" in an attempt to increase the sale of his products by \"misleading\" the people.
1 min
Swiggy signs MoU with Labour Ministry, hopeful for generating lakhs of jobs in few years
THE Ministry of Labour and Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy, one of India’s largest food delivery platforms, as part of a broader initiative to strengthen employment opportunities through public-private partnerships.
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‘Danda’ only treatment for rioters: Adityanath tears into Mamata over violence in Bengal
LAUNCHING aa scathing attack on Mamata Banerjee over the violence during protests in West Bengal against the Waqf law, Uttar d Pradesh Chief Minister Yosi Adityanath on Tuesday said \"Bengal is burning” but its chief minister is \"silent\" and even calling the rioters \"messengers of peace”.
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EX-SC judge Justice Dinesh Maheshwari appointed law commission chairperson
FORMER Supreme Court judge Dinesh Maheshwari was on Tuesday appointed chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission, announced the law ministry.
1 min
Trump’s NOAA funding cut likely to impact India’s forecasting capabilities in long term
THE Donald Trump administration's decision to cut funding for the National Oceani¢ and Atmospheric Administration — will not immediately affect India's weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities but could have an impact in the long term, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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He led from cockpit, not just command room: Tributes pour in for Marshal Arjan Singh on birth anniversary
THE Indian Air Force extolled the legacy of war hero Marshal Arjan Singh on his 106th birth anniversary on Tuesday, remembering him as a leader who \"led from the cockpit\" and not just the command room.
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Hemant Soren takes charge of JMM, elected party chief at 13th convention
THE Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Tuesday formally ushered in a new chapter in its history, with Hemant Soren formally taking charge of the party after being unanimously elected its new President.
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Your contributions at local, State level to help achieve national goals: President Murmu to IAS officers
KHORTING the IAS officers to keep in mind the rights and duties of civil servants, President Droupadi Murmu today reminded them that the development and public welfare work done by them at the local and state level would help in achieving the national goals.
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UST opens fourth office in Bengaluru
CALIFORNIAHEADQUARTERED technology company UST on Tuesday inaugurated its fourth office in Bengaluru.
1 min
India's total exports touch record $820.93 bn in FY 2024-25 despite global challenges
INDIA'S total exports of goods and services increased by 5.5 per cent to a record $820.93 billion during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, compared to $773 billion in the previous fiscal year, despite the uncertainties in the global market, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
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Sensex, Nifty surge over 2 pc on global markets rally after Trump relaxes tariffs on electronics
BENCHMARK equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 2 per cent on Tuesday, tracking a rally in global markets after US President Donald Trump relaxed some of the tariffs on electronics products and hinted at duty revision for automobiles.
1 min
Retail inflation dips to nearly 6-yr low of 3.34 pc in March on subdued food prices
RETAIL inflation dipped to nearly six-year low of 3.34 per cent in March due to decline in prices of vegetables, eggs and protein-rich items, raising hope for a third rate cut by the RBI as it remains below the median target of 4 per cent.
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India, US likely to ink first tranche of trade pact before Fall deadline
INDIA and US are working to sign the first tranche of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) to bring down tariffs before the agreed timeline of the fall of 2025 as the the terms of reference for the pact have already been finalised.
1 min
Cargo traffic on India's inland waterways surges to all-time high of 145.5 million tonnes in 2024-25
THE Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has achieved a record-breaking 145.5 million tonnes of cargo movement on the country’s national waterways during the fiscal year 2024-25, according to a statement issued on Tuesday.
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Passenger vehicle sales in India hit record high of 43 lakh units in FY25
INDIA’S auto industry achieved a new milestone in the financial year ending March 2025, with passenger vehicle sales rising to a record 43 lakh units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
1 min
IHCl expands footprint with 100 new locations in FY25
THE Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Tuesday said it has expanded its footprint with 100 new locations, comprising 74 signings and 26 openings in FY2025, taking the total portfolio to 380 hotels.
1 min
Serentica Renewables, NTPC sign pact to supply 200 MW clean energy to Uttar Pradesh
SERENTICA Renewables on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with state-owned NTPC to supply 200 MW of renewable energy to Uttar Pradesh.
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Gold reclaims all-time high of ₹96,450/10 g; silver climbs ₹2,500
GOLD prices rose by Rs 50 to revisit the all-time high level of Rs 96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, according to the Ail India Sarafa Association.
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Mumbai-Goa highway to be completed by June: Gadkari
UNION minister Gadkari has said the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa highway will be completed by June this year, which is expected to bring relief to daily commuters and Konkan-bound travellers who have endured years of pothole-ridden roads.
1 min
Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Court defers matter to Apr 28 after witness fails to depose
Aspecial court on Tuesday deferred the hearing over a defamation case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after a witness from the complainant's side did not depose in court.
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Why doesn’t BJP appoint a Muslim as its president: Digvijaya on PM’s jibe at Cong
SENIOR Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday said the BJP should appoint a Muslim as its party president instead of suggesting his party to do so, and added that prominent leaders from the Muslim community held that position in the grand old party in the past.
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Agitation to continue till wages raised, state govt withdraw from talks: Protesting ASHA workers
MORE than two months after starting their agitation, ASHA workers protesting outside the Secretariat here said on Tuesday that they will not relent until their wages are increased. They also accused the state government of unilaterally withdrawing from the talks with them.
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Congress punctured itself by Muslim appeasement: Maurya
UTTAR Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday said the Congress has got itself punctured by doing the politics of Muslim appeasement.
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Waqf Act not anti-Muslim; Bengal CM ‘inciting violence’ in her state: K Rijiju
UNION Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the amended Waqf Act was not aimed at the Muslim community but was intended to correct “past mistakes\", and accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of \"inciting violence’ in her state through her opposition to the implementation of the lawRijiju told a press conference here that the government's intention was to ensure that, in India, there is no provision for anyone to “forcibly and unilaterally\" take away someone else's land.
1 min
Telangana bill proposes jail term for aggregators not paying gig worker welfare fund
AGGREGATORS, platforms who fail to pay welfare fund fee to the proposed Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Board are liable to be punished with imprisonment up to one year or fine up to Rs 2 lakh or both, according to a Draft Bill proposed by Telangana Government.
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CM Sidda trying to incite 'division' with caste census, alleges BJP chief Vijayendra
KARNATAKA BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was trying to incite division in society with the caste census, aimed at protecting his own \"political interests\", as the time has come for him to resign.
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Stalin steps up attack on Centre, announces high level panel under ex-SC judge on state autonomy
ALLEGING that states’ rights were gradually being snatched by the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday announced the constitution of a panel under a former Supreme Court judge on state autonomy.
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Delhi govt approves 3-month extension of EV policy, continues power subsidy
THE Delhi government on Tuesday approved extension of its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy by three months and continuation of power subsidy in the national capital.
1 min
Delhi’s prisons severely overcrowded, 91 per cent inmates undertrials: Study
DELHI'S prisons remain severely overcrowded with undertrial inmates making up 91 per cent of the incarcerated population, according to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2025.
1 min
Delhi Police tops training spend but faces rising officer vacancies: Report
DELHI Police leads the country in spending on training its personnel and has more women among its ranks but rising vacancies in officer posts could slow decision-making, a report released Tuesday said.
1 min
Fortis Hospital launches institute focusing on gene-targeted health care in Delhi
A private hospital launched a new medical institute focusing on genomic medicine to support personalised and gene-targeted health care for diseases like cancer, heart problems and neurological disorders on Tuesday.
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PWD plans road revamp work near new Delhi BJP office
WITH the Delhi BJP office shifting soon to new premises on the Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Marg, the PWD will carry out road improvement work and beautification works in the area, officials said on Tuesday.
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Traffic advisory issued in Delhi ahead of IPL match
THE Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday issued an advisory in view of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals scheduled to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here.
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Delhi govt halted EWS document issuance, public inconvenienced but officials spared, claims AAP
AAP on Tuesday accused the BJP government here of stopping the issuance of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates, thereby affecting access to education and healthcare for eligible families.
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NHRC to send team to probe rights violation in Murshidabad
THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday decided to send a team to West Bengal’s Murshidabad to inquire into rights violation in the troubled district due to violent protests against the Waqf Act, 2025.
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Fee hike issue: Delhi CM says notices issued to schools after complaints, warns of strict action
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that notices have been issued to schools over complaints of arbitrary fee hikes and asserted that her government is committed to transparency and protection of children's rights in education.
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Delhi’s maximum temperature at 37.8 deg Celsius
WITH a sunny, clear sky on Tuesday, the national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius, 1.7 notches above normal, the weather office said.
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China’s Xi makes case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia
CHINA'S Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.”
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New York City declares April 14, 2025 as Dr B R Ambedkar Day
Mayor Eric Adams has proclaimed April 14 this year as Dr B R Ambedkar Day in New York City, with its 8.5 million residents celebrating the day, a top official in the mayor's office said.
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Jordan, Indonesia condemn Israeli violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque
KING Abdullah II of Jordan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto condemned Israeli violations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque and attempts to divide it both \"temporally and spatially,” according to a statement by Jordan's Royal Court.
1 min
Israeli airstrike hits hospital entrance in Gaza, killing medic, wounding 9 other people
AN Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing a medic and wounding nine other people, a spokesman for the hospital said.
1 min
‘Yeh dosti...’: Navy chief Dinesh Tripathi’s song performance with Tanzanian official wins hearts
REDEFINING the contours of international friendship and cooperation, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi set social media on fire with a small video clip of his singing Bollywood \"Yeh dosti hum nahi todenge’ with a top Tanzanian defence official, an officer said on Tuesday.
1 min
Singapore PM says calling general election at ‘critical juncture’
SINGAPORE Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday said he was calling a general election at a “critical juncture\" as the world becomes more uncertain and unstable.
1 min
NASA sacks Indian-origin DEI chief Neela Rajendra following Trump’s executive order
NEELA Rajendra, the Indian-origin head of NASA‘s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, has been officially dismissed from her position in compliance with US President Donald Trump's sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling DEI initiatives across all federal agencies.
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China pursuing three alleged US operatives over cyberattacks during Asian Games
China said Tuesday it is pursuing three alleged US operatives accused of carrying out cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure during the Asian Games held in the city of Harbin in February.
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