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A bomb threat email to the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court caused panic today, leading to the swift evacuation of staff and litigants. CISF and Tamil Nadu Police launched detailed searches, while traffic jammed outside. Officials confirmed similar email threats were also received in Chennai, with investigations and inspections continuing cautiously.
41 pro-Kannada activists were arrested in Bengaluru for barging into a five-star hotel to protest a Hindi Diwas event organized by the Rajbhasha Samiti. Led by Narayan Gowda, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members alleged Hindi imposition, disrupted the session briefly, and were taken into custody. They were later sent to judicial custody by the 1st ACJM […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long public service. Singh, India’s 13th PM (2004–2014) and Finance Minister (1991-1996), played a key role in landmark economic reforms that liberalized the economy, earning him global recognition for transforming India’s financial landscape.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy praised the DMK government’s ‘CM Breakfast Program’ in Tamil Nadu, calling it heart-touching. Speaking at a special event at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, he announced that a similar scheme will be launched in Telangana state starting from the next academic year to benefit schoolchildren.
Heavy rainfall has prompted the District Collector of Thiruvananthapuram to order a holiday today for all educational institutions, including professional colleges. The directive clarified that scheduled public examinations will continue as planned. The official tweet confirmed that while regular classes are suspended, exams will proceed without any changes.
The Indian Air Force is all set to bid farewell to the MiG-21 fighter jet. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh will fly the fighter jet for the last time today, and the IAF will bid a final farewell to the MiG-21 aircraft. The Chandigarh Air Force Station has been chosen as the venue for this. […]
US President Donald Trump met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House, signaling warming ties. Accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the meeting followed a US-Pakistan trade deal and Trump’s brief UN encounter with Sharif. Trump praised both leaders as “great leaders” during the Oval Office visit.
President Trump announced new tariffs starting Oct. 1: 25% on heavy trucks, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and 30% on upholstered furniture. Citing protection of US industries, the move follows Commerce Department probes under Section 232, targeting critical imports to counter foreign competition and boost domestic manufacturing.
President Trump signed an executive order enabling TikTok to operate in the US under national security guidelines, claiming China’s approval. The platform will spin off into a U.-controlled joint venture, with American investors like Oracle and Silver Lake holding 80% and ByteDance 20%. US control of the board excludes ByteDance from security decisions.
President Donald Trump urged Turkey to halt Russian oil purchases amid the Ukraine war during Erdogan’s first White House visit since 2019. He hinted at lifting sanctions and reconsidering Turkey’s return to the F-35 jet program if talks succeed. Trump stressed Erdogan’s influence with Putin and Zelensky, urging Ankara to stop fueling Moscow’s economy.
The Bombay High Court quashed Bank of India’s decision to label Naresh Goyal’s account as “fraud,” striking down related actions. Arrested in 2023 for allegedly laundering ₹538 crore from Jet Airways loans, Goyal got interim bail in May 2024 citing his wife’s cancer treatment. After her death, his counsel sought bail extensions for his own […]
Donald Trump announced new tariffs effective Oct. 1: 100% on pharmaceuticals, 50% on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks. He said US-based drugmakers breaking ground or under construction are exempt. Critics warn higher costs could fuel inflation, slow growth, and sharply raise healthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid expenses.
Nykaa announced Deepika Padukone as its global brand ambassador today. The platform praised her as a timeless beauty, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Anchit Nayar, Nykaa CEO, said Deepika’s authenticity and versatility align with Nykaa’s vision to transform beauty in India and beyond, making it inclusive, accessible, and celebrated by all.
The biggest-ever deal for India’s indigenous fighter, 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets, is set to be signed today between the Ministry of Defence and HAL, Defence sources said. Valued at ₹66,500 crore, the announcement comes a day before the IAF retires its last MiG-21 squadrons. It follows a Feb 2021 agreement for 83 Tejas jets worth […]
Sonia Gandhi condemned the PM Modi govt’s silence on escalating Israel-Palestine violence as a moral failure. She accused Modi’s personal bond with Netanyahu of compromising India’s foreign policy. Sonia warned that such “personalized diplomacy” threatens India’s values and endangers its long-term diplomatic goals.