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AP CM Chandrababu participated in the Ugadi celebrations being held at the Tummalapalli Kalakshetra in Vijayawada today. On this occasion, the CM will confer Kala Ratna awards to 86 selected people. Also, 116 more people will receive Ugadi awards, and state ministers Kandula Durgesh and Parthasarathy participated in the program.
PM Modi has extended his wishes to countrymen on the occasion of Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, and the Gudi Padwa festival today. PM Modi stressed in the 120th episode of the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ event and said, “Today is the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra Navratri. This day is the beginning of Vikram Samvat […]
DARPG has partnered with Digital India Bhashini to introduce a multilingual, AI-powered grievance redressal system for CPGRAMS. Citizens will soon be able to file complaints in 22 regional languages using voice input. This initiative, following PM Modi’s directive for better accessibility, aims to remove language barriers in governance and is set to launch by July […]
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Assad critic Osama al-Rifai as grand mufti. Rifai, beaten in 2011 for opposing Assad, later led an Islamic council in exile. He returned after rebels ousted Assad. Former grand mufti Ahmed Badreddin Hassoun, a pro-Assad figure, was reportedly arrested while trying to leave the country.
PM Modi said that ‘India stands ready to offer all assistance’ to Myanmar and Thailand. This comes after a massive earthquake of 7.7 on the Richter scale hit the nation. He said India is concerned by the situation after the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. “Praying for the safety and well-being of everyone. India stands […]
The Trump administration pledged $73 million in food aid for Rohingya refugees via the UN, amid concerns over aid cuts. Despite past US contributions of $2.4 billion, funding freezes under Trump forced hospital closures. Efforts to dismantle USAID continue, but a waiver allows life-saving assistance. Refugees fear worsening hunger and healthcare shortages.
Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed he speaks to French President Macron daily, showcasing a new era of “mobile phone diplomacy.” Macron also frequently calls US President Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer. This direct, rapid communication sidelines diplomats, reflecting Trump’s unorthodox leadership style and reshaping global geopolitical interactions.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba said Japan is considering “appropriate measures” against Trump’s 25% auto tariffs. He emphasized Japan’s major US investments. The tariffs hit Japanese automakers, causing sharp stock declines. Autos, a key sector employing 10% of Japan’s workforce, make up a third of its $142 billion US exports.
The ED attached Amtek Group’s assets worth ₹557.49 crore under PMLA in a ₹27,000 crore bank fraud case. This follows a ₹5115.31 crore attachment confirmed earlier. Assets include land, FDs, shares, and investments. Amtek promoter Arvind Dham was arrested, with ED probing fund diversion despite banks settling accounts. CBI had registered related FIRs.
After a two-year delay, US aerospace giant GE delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to HAL for the Tejas LCA Mk-1A jets. The delay slowed the delivery of 83 jets, a concern raised by IAF chief AP Singh. The $716M contract, signed in 2021, aims to boost India’s defense production. GE hailed it as […]
The IMF agreed to a new $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan and reviewed an existing bailout that could unlock $1 billion. The 28-month deal supports climate efforts and requires board approval. Pakistan, recovering from a near-default in 2023, must cut subsidies and boost tax revenue. The IMF praised its progress in stabilizing the economy.
The Lok Sabha will continue discussions on the Finance Bill, 2025, on Tuesday. Earlier, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill for the 2025-26 fiscal year, seeking parliamentary approval for budget proposals. The bill must be passed by both houses of Parliament to become law and implement the budget proposals.
Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Tuesday. The gunfight occurred along the Dantewada-Bijapur border during an anti-Naxalite operation. Security forces recovered firearms and explosives. With this, over 100 Naxalites have been killed in encounters across Chhattisgarh in 2025.
A full discussion will be held over the Telangana state budget in the Legislative Assembly today. It will be discussed on the budget of education, commercial taxes, sports, youth services, R&B, excise, tourism, forest and endowment departments. Deputy CM Bhatti will present the estimates for the 2024-25 financial expenditure.
Israel’s military admitted mistakenly firing at a Red Cross building in Rafah, Gaza, after wrongly identifying suspects inside as a threat. An investigation confirmed the misidentification, with no casualties reported. The military stated its forces were unaware of the building’s affiliation and promised a further probe into the incident.