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The Sunday Guardian - April 20, 2025

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出版社: ITV-Network

カテゴリ: Newspaper

言語: English

頻度: Weekly

The Sunday Guardian bring news that is impartial and unprejudiced and continues to be one of the India’s finest Sunday papers with a focus on current updates and trending news besides art, lifestyle, technology, luxury and books.

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April 20, 2025

Haryana Plans 1,000-Acre Global City To Turn Gurugram Into International Economic Powerhouse

Aiming to position Gurugram alongside cities like Dubai and Singapore, the Haryana government has unveiled an ambitious blueprint to transform Gurugram into a global economic powerhouse with the launch of the 1,000-acre Global City project.

3 mins

Bengal Riot Victims' Camp Has Been Turned Into A Ghetto

The victims complained of horrific living conditions, lack of medicines, baby food and proper food.

4 mins

PSUs Under Scrutiny in BluSmart Funds Misuse Case

The failure of officials at PFC and IREDA in protecting public money from misuse and ensuring the integrity of their lending practices has come into focus.

3 mins

Taiwan drone manufacturer says 'no deal' with Pak military-backed company

A Taiwan-based drone manufacturing company that supplies drones to India has firmly denied any collaboration or ongoing talks with Pakistan, even as reports emerge of a Karachi-based defence firm allegedly exploring ties to acquire its combat UAVs.

2 mins

Stability Over Stardom: BJP Overhaul Sets Stage For Mission 2029

Party leaders state that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is steering the changes on the advice of PM Modi and the RSS leadership.

2 mins

Delhi BJP Speeds Up Organisational Revamp Efforts

Delhi BJP has ramped up efforts for conducting organisational elections ahead of internal restructuring.

2 mins

MEA Slams Pakistan's Misuse of OIC

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday slammed Pakistan for misusing the platform of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), during a special briefing held ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia.

1 mins

Verification drive for National Old Age Pension Scheme in UP

UP Government launched a massive verification drive to ensure pension benefits reach only eligible senior citizens

2 mins

Delhi's Mustafabad Building Collapse Leaves Several Dead

The entire area of Mustafabad is riddled with dangerous buildings. Illegal constructions are rampant.

2 mins

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to lead Delhi's healthcare revolution

Delhi Government has launched a 100-day plan to transform healthcare with 1,139 new Arogya Mandirs

3 mins

Will The BJP Finally Get A New Chief?

Speculation about the BJP's new chief has been rife ever since June last year, when J.P. Nadda's term came to an end. He was then given an extension till end January and since then the rumours have picked up momentum, especially post Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nagpur last month. However, that announcement, for some reason, is yet to happen. The delay could only be for one reason—that the name is still to be finalised, though the inevitable shortlist is doing the rounds. The names range from M.L. Khattar to Rajnath Singh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bhupendra Yadav and Dharmendra Pradhan. Each name has its own significance vis-à-vis the RSS and BJP stakes. One is told that the new chief will be announced in the coming week, but again, nothing is final till the official announcement.

1 mins

Riot-Hit People in Bengal Want Central Forces to Stay

Bengal faces escalating violence, unrest, and public despair amid deepening administrative and communal crises.

3 mins

Airports Authority Drags Feet on Terminal 1 Canopy Collapse Report

A case was filed in the High Court to fix accountability. Delhi Police had registered a first information report.

2 mins

FIR against Bajwa sparks political firestorm in Punjab

Even though the Assembly elections are still two years away, Punjab's political landscape is already ablaze.

3 mins

Youth-Veteran Rift Resurfaces in Congress

After the recent Ahmedabad session, the Congress party is once again facing a growing divide similar to the 2009-2010 phase—where a rift between young and experienced leaders had weakened the party.

2 mins

Kalam & Kavach 2.0 Charts Path for Military Reform

Kalam & Kavach 2.0, a high-powered defence conclave hosted by Pentagon Press in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), convened India's top military leaders, strategic thinkers, and industry innovators at the Manekshaw Centre to define the future of national defence reform.

1 mins

Congress Questions Timing of ED Action Against Gandhis

Congress slammed ED chargesheet timing, called it political vendetta ahead of key state elections.

5 mins

NDA banks on caste coalition in Bihar

The upcoming Bihar Assembly elections are shaping up to be more about caste equations and Muslim politics than development.

2 mins

ECI Orders Action Against Officer Over EVM Tampering Allegation

The Election Commission of India has responded to allegations made by suspended Maharashtra police officer Ranjeet Kasale about Electronic Voting Machine tampering.

1 mins

Mamata's flip-flop on teacher scam invites advocates' wrath

Advocates who fought for candidates victimised by Bengal's largest recruitment scam have accused the Mamata Banerjee government of flip-flopping on the issue after the Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court judgment, which ordered the sacking of the entire panel of 26,000 teachers and non-teaching staff.

4 mins

New Political Forces Emerge In Bihar

New political outfits emerge in Bihar, challenging traditional players ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections.

3 mins

OPPONENTS OF PM'S EDUCATION POLICY FUEL FIRE OF SEPARATISM

\"A society must have one language for education. It should be Hindi. Hindi can bring millions of people together. Therefore, the longer it takes for Hindi to get its rightful place, the greater the harm to the country.\"

4 mins

Nuclear talks: Iran, US try to replace distrust with dialogue

Ahead of the talks, Trump said that he wanted Iran 'to be a wonderful, great, happy country; but they can't have nuclear weapons'

6 mins

Increasing Radicalisation Leaves Bengal's Murshidabad Burning

In many states, where the situation is seen as sensitive, the local police had increased patrolling in select areas and increased its interaction with the community representatives to sensitize them about the Waqf Act. This was, however, not done by the West Bengal police in an 'efficient and professional' manner.

4 mins

India's digital revolution: Building tech tools that work for everyone

The India Stack model demonstrates how digital infrastructure, when developed as a public good, can empower citizens, drive financial inclusion, and boost economic activity on a national scale.

5 mins

India strengthening IOR stability through hydrographic and meteorological diplomacy

Positioned strategically at the crossroads of global maritime trade, India has quietly emerged as a trusted partner across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

4 mins

Suswagatam, Vance Family, To India

Prime Minister Modi is all set to welcome the Vance family, and more as an American family with roots in India rather than just as the family of the Vice-President of the US.

3 mins

Peace in our time' in Europe could occur

Should President Trump agree to what Putin sees as the minimum demands of the Russian Federation, and if Trump with his usual style succeeds in getting Zelenskyy to agree, peace may indeed be the harvest.

4 mins

Pak Army chief stokes trouble

Pakistan Army chief, General Asim Munir's provocative and incendiary speech that has gone viral, seeks to reinforce the Two-Nation theory, which led to the unfortunate partition of India way back in 1947.

3 mins

Dr Ambedkar: Every political party's hero

To aspire and strive to be Viksit Bharat by 2047 is a noble vision. We all must contribute in our own ways to achieve this ambitious goal. But shouldn't we pledge that this Viksit Bharat will have no trace of untouchability, practised in over 13,000 villages today?

5 mins

AIKEYME to Tiger Triumph 2025: Indian Navy wields muscle in north and south

These exercises illustrate Indian Navy's vision for building regional security through international collaboration.

3 mins

Trump's Tariffs on China Try to Reshape Trade Landscape

The tariffs also serve as a negotiating tool. Trump has used them to pressure China into making concessions on trade policies.

1 mins

Was De Gaulle right about US-Europe relationship after all?

The transatlantic alliance, De Gaulle argued, should be a partnership of equals, not a strategic appendage of Washington's whims.

4 mins

Bengal Violence Represents Cumulative Failures of Hindus

Somewhere along the line, much of India's political leadership and citizenry developed an intellectually and psychologically neutered response towards excesses against Hindus.

5 mins

Tamil Nadu women deserve better: DMK's pattern of disrespect can't be ignored

Rejecting the DMK in future elections is not about aligning with another party—it's about drawing a line in the sand. It's about declaring that no matter how powerful a party may be, it cannot and will not thrive if it continues to fail half the population.

3 mins

Musk Confirms India Visit, Praises PM Modi

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has confirmed plans to visit India later this year, marking a significant step forward in Tesla's long-anticipated debut in the Indian electric vehicle market.

1 mins

Poland's EU Council presidency can serve as an agent of change

The Polish presidency has also worked to maximise its commitment to Ukraine militarily, economically and politically.

4 mins

Security Vulnerabilities on NATO's Eastern Flank Worry Europe

Poland is now the Chair of the European Union. It is seeking to build a huge defence infrastructure along the Russian and Belarus borders called the 'East Shield'.

4 mins

Why Putin Hated Ukraine So Much That He Invaded It

Putin invaded Ukraine out of deep resentment, blaming it for the Soviet Union's collapse and seeking revenge through brutal warfare.

5 mins

Talks without trust: The limits of US-Iran nuclear engagement

On April 12, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the US Middle East Envoy, Steve Witkoff, met in Muscat, hosted by the Omani Foreign Minister, to outline a plan for negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear programme.

5 mins

Pashtun land is not for sale

Resisting the New Colonialism of Minerals and Militarism

2 mins

India Condemns Killing of Hindu Leader in Bangladesh

India has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a Hindu community leader in Bangladesh, calling it another example of the systematic persecution faced by religious minorities in the country.

1 mins

An Open Letter To Rahul Gandhi On The Futility Of The Last AICC Session

The entire gamut of organizing AICC sessions has to be relooked with a new and modern perspective while holding on to the founding principles.

4 mins

White House Overhauls Covid-19 Website to Promote Lab-Leak Theory

In a significant shift in its public stance, the White House has relaunched its Covid-19 website with a new narrative that places the lab-leak theory at the center of the pandemic's origin story.

2 mins

SC upholds conviction of constable who fired at colleagues

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of an army constable who fired at his colleagues using an AK-47 rifle after being unhappy with the food served at the mess.

1 mins

SC Grants Centre, ECI Extension to Respond on Poll Transparency

The Supreme Court on Friday granted a two-week extension to the Union Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file their response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the recent amendment to the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961.

1 mins

Court Orders FIR Against TN Minister for Hate Speech

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu police to file an FIR against Forest Minister K Ponmudi by April 23, following his alleged derogatory remarks targeting Saivites, Vaishnavites, and women during a recent public speech.

1 mins

SC stays demolition notice of Nashik's dargah

The Supreme Court has put an interim stay on the Nashik Municipal Corporation's April 1 demolition notice to the Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba dargah in the city, and sought an explanation from the Bombay High Court Registrar General as to why a plea challenging a demolition notice was not listed for hearing urgently.

1 mins

Delhi Schools To Frame Smartphone Use Policy

Following a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court, the Delhi Government has instructed all schools in the capital to create their policies regulating students' use of smartphones on campus.

1 mins

SC Dismisses Dowry Harassment Complaint

The Supreme Court has dismissed a dowry harassment case filed by a woman against her former husband's relatives, ruling that the allegations were baseless and proceeding with the case would result in an unnecessary and vexatious trial.

1 mins

With so many Indonesians, Vietnamese and Filipinos inside Taiwan, where do Indians fit in?

At the cafe of a library in Taipei I met a bubbly Indonesian who introduced me to #kaburajadulu, a currently trending hashtag in Indonesia that means \"just run away first\". It was described to me as a cry in response to the socio-political turmoil taking over the country.

5 mins

Catching The Island Sun: Discovering Sri Lanka's Hidden Family Treasures

Discover luxurious family escapes in Sri Lanka, featuring stunning resorts with diverse activities, culinary delights, and unforgettable adventures in a tropical paradise.

3 mins

LEGENDARY FRENCH CRYSTALWARE BRAND BACCARAT ARRIVES IN INDIA

Baccarat opens flagship boutique in Delhi, blending heritage, innovation, and luxury for Indian connoisseurs.

4 mins

Earth hour sparks a movement: Regeneration through collective action

Ravi Singh, Secretary-General and CEO of WWF-India, brings decades of experience and passion to the forefront of India's environmental movement.

4 mins

AI vs AI

Indian culture is fundamentally rooted in the pursuit of knowledge, and its growth has always been fuelled by curiosity.

3 mins

Sleep Well To Stay Healthy

Good quality sound sleep is to fall asleep easily, stay asleep, and feel rested upon waking.

6 mins

Coogler 'Excited' for X-Files Series

After Michal B Jordan's 'Sinner', the director Ryan Coogler is gearing up for his 'X-Files' series reboot.

1 mins

The climate crisis begins within: Lessons from Kancha Gachibowli

The real change begins with personal responsibility, ecological awareness, and conscious, self-driven action. The climate crisis stems from unchecked consumption and inner emptiness.

4 mins

Actor Jacob Elordi Plans A Break

Actor Jacob Elordi talked about his project 'Wuthering Heights' and shared that he was planning to take a break until he got a text from the director.

1 mins

RBI gold reserve valuation triples over a year

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a sharp rise in the value of its gold reserves for the week ending April 11, reflecting a global surge in gold prices.

1 mins

No GST on UPI transactions: Fin Min

The claims that the government is considering levying Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 are completely false, misleading, and without any basis, said the Ministry of Finance in a statement Friday.

1 mins

Forex Turnover Doubled in 4 Years: RBI

India’s foreign exchange (forex) market has seen strong growth in recent years, with average daily turnover nearly doubling from USD 32 billion in 2020 to USD 60 billion in 2024.

1 mins

FPI Inflows Turn Positive This Week

Despite a shorter trading week due to holidays, foreign investors poured in around Rs 8,500 crore into Indian equities, according to data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

1 mins

Auto sector set for major overhaul by 2030: NITI Aayog

This will raise the demand for high-tech components like sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and powerful computing systems.

2 mins

No GST on UPI transactions...

\"These measures have significantly contributed to India's robust digital payments ecosystem,\" the ministry said.

1 mins

Jio, Airtel, Vodafone offered infra services at lower cost to Mumbai Metro

Three major telecom companies, Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-Idea, have said that providing In-Building Solution (IBS) services at unviable rates to Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) will not be possible.

1 mins

APEDA Sends First Commercial Sea Shipment of Pomegranates to USA

The ministry stated on Saturday that \"In a historic initiative towards introducing Indian Pomegranates to distant markets, a landmark commercial sea shipment of the prized Indian Bhagwa variety of Pomegranate has successfully arrived in New York.\"

2 mins

MOSPI to hold data users' conference

The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is organising a Data Users Conference in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) to promote dialogue between data producers and data users, fostering knowledge exchange and discussions on the latest developments in the field.

2 mins

IT Sector Hits Rough Patch as Major Firms Post Weak FY25 Results

Just before the global financial crash in 2008, the IT sector weightage in the Nifty 50 Index stood at around 9.7% and subsequently climbed to a super high weightage of around 17.7% in 2022.

2 mins

HOW AI AND DATA ANALYTICS ARE TRANSFORMING MBA AND PGDM CURRICULA

In recent years, businesses have seen unprecedented growth in implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics in firms across the board.

4 mins

Great tariff trap: Trump-Modi tango, China isolated

Don't misread U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff tirades as reckless chaos. This is no global trade war—it's a calculated masterstroke in geopolitical chess, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the key ally.

6 mins

Google Play Services Update Adds Auto-Restart Security Feature

Google is rolling out a new update to Google Play Services, which will automatically restart Android phones and tablets if they have been locked for three consecutive days.

1 mins

Adani Realty Crowned Visionary Real Estate Brand

Adani Realty, the real estate arm of the diversified Adani Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Grohe Hurun India Visionary Real Estate Brand of the Year Award at the Real Estate Leaders' Conclave 2025, held here in the national capital, a company statement said Friday.

1 mins

Germany Unveils 2025 Tourism Initiatives

German tourism industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with Indian travellers playing a key role in driving this momentum.

1 mins

Infosys to Acquire Leading Energy Consulting Company

Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire MRE Consulting Ltd. ('MRE Consulting'), a technology and business consulting service provider.

1 mins

Apple to Use Titanium for Vision Pro 2

To counter this, Apple is reportedly set to integrate titanium into the construction of the second-generation augmented reality (AR) headset, according to GSM Arena.