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In the largest protests since Donald Trump’s return to office, tens of thousands marched across major US cities, voicing outrage over his policies. From New York to LA, demonstrators condemned trade tariffs, civil liberty rollbacks, and government cuts. “They’re gutting our government,” one protester said in Washington.
PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake jointly inaugurated India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura, including the upgraded Maho-Omanthai track and Maho-Anuradhapura signalling system. Executed by IRCON, the 128 km project boosts northern connectivity, marking a milestone in bilateral infrastructure cooperation.
The US has revoked all visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing the country’s refusal to accept deported nationals. Marco Rubio accused South Sudan of exploiting the US. The move ends new entries and TPS protections, affecting over 270 individuals, amid broader immigration crackdowns under President Trump’s administration.
A two-year-old female leopard died after being hit and dragged by a speeding vehicle in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve’s Mala range. Forest staff intercepted the vehicle, but the driver fled. The injured leopard attacked a staffer before succumbing. A postmortem is underway, and authorities are pursuing the driver under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Donald Trump will meet Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss Gaza, hostages, tariffs, Iran, and the ICC. The visit follows intensified Israeli military operations and halted aid in Gaza. Israel aims to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. Netanyahu’s office confirmed discussions on Israel-Turkey ties and a 17% US tariff on Israel.
BookMyShow dealt a strong blow to Kunal Kamra. The online ticketing platform removed all content related to the stand-up comedian and removed him from the list of artists listed on its website. This comes a day after Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) youth leader Rahool N Kanal wrote to BookMyShow, requesting the company not to provide […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta urged department heads to ensure transparency, timely implementation, and accountability. She emphasized structured planning, public grievance redressal, healthcare improvements, and zero tolerance for corruption. She stressed that coordinated efforts and integrity are key to transforming Delhi into a model city through better governance.
AP Minister of Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar made a key announcement on the granting of new ration cards. He clarified that 74,000 people have applied for new ration cards, and they will be granted within May 2025. He also said that free cylinders will be provided through the Deepam-2 scheme at a cost of Rs. […]
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Waqf Bill, passed after intense debates, will benefit Muslim women and ensure transparency. He assured that no mosque, graveyard, or religious place will be touched. Prasad highlighted misuse of Waqf properties and said the Bill targets corrupt managers, not religious institutions, and empowers the marginalised.
The Kolkata High Court has cleared Anjani Putra Sena’s Ram Navami rally in Howrah under strict guidelines. The peaceful rally, from Narasimha Mandir to Howrah Maidan, must follow timing, ID verification, and no-weapons rules. VHP also got approval for a separate rally with similar conditions on a different route.
Tamil Nadu’s NEET exemption bid faced a setback as President Murmu rejected the state’s bill to admit students via Class 12 marks. CM Stalin termed it a “black phase in federalism” and vowed to continue the fight. The state argues NEET favors affluent students and that Class 12 marks would better uphold social justice.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that new US tariffs pose a “significant risk to the global outlook” amid sluggish growth. Urging Washington to resolve trade tensions, she said such measures could worsen global economic conditions. The IMF had projected 3.3% global growth this year, down from the 21st-century average of 3.7%.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that she has been made aware of financial institutions charging fees for changing nominee details in the Public Provident Fund (PPF). She posted on X that a GO has been issued to remove these fees, and she also highlighted that the recently passed Banking Amendment Bill allows for this.
The PMO called a high-level meeting to assess Trump’s 27% tariff on Indian imports. Officials from Commerce, NITI Aayog, and DPIIT briefed the PMO. Minister Pankaj Chaudhary said India is analyzing the impact. Despite market concerns, India faces lower tariffs than China and Vietnam, offering a competitive edge in key sectors, experts noted.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has tabled the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 in the Rajya Sabha amid a huge tussle. The bill aims to improve Waqf property management by addressing issues in the 1995 Act, including corruption. However, the bill has already passed in Lok Sabha with a 288-232 vote on Wednesday.