PM Modi is set to chair a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting over the Pahalgam terror attack. It is known that the CCSA is the highest decision-making body over national security and peace operations. The CCSA includes the Home Minister, Defence Minister, Finance Minister, External Affairs Minister, and the NSA.
The White House said talks between the US and China on a trade deal are progressing, despite ongoing tariffs and retaliations. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated the administration is “setting the stage for a deal” and noted positive momentum. “We’re doing very well,” she added, signaling cautious optimism in resolving the trade tensions.
Heavy rain in J&K’s Ramban caused a flash flood, rescuing over 100 people from Dharam Kund village. The downpour triggered landslides and mudslides along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, halting traffic. Around 40 houses were damaged, and several vehicles were swept away. Authorities advised against travel on the highway until conditions improve.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited families of two men lynched during recent Waqf law protests, assuring support and promising to raise the issue with the Centre. Touring violence-hit Murshidabad areas, he met locals demanding a permanent BSF camp. The unrest claimed three lives and displaced many, with Hindu homes attacked, prompting relief efforts […]
Mithun Chakraborty urged the Centre to impose President’s Rule in West Bengal following violence in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The clashes, from April 8-12, left three dead and thousands displaced. Governor CV Ananda Bose visited affected areas, meeting displaced families and promising action for their grievances and security.
Delhi is set to roll out its Mohalla Electric Bus Service, or DEVI, on April 22, 2025, aiming to boost last-mile connectivity. The launch will see 255 compact electric buses serving neighborhoods via metro links. These 9-meter buses, running over 200 km per charge, will offer affordable, eco-friendly travel, with free rides for women under […]
Cheetahs are set to be relocated to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, following Kuno National Park. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav confirmed the relocation is planned for April 20. MP Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah assured all preparations are in place, with good news about the relocation expected soon for the public.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted trade grievances between the US and China, urging both to work towards a fair, rules-based system. She welcomed India’s tariff cuts, noting they could boost growth. Georgieva also suggested that the EU might reduce barriers, fostering global trade and benefiting the world economy.
An FIR has been filed against Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, and director Gopichand Malineni over a controversial scene in “Jaat.” The complaint alleges the scene disrespects Jesus Christ and hurts Christian sentiments. The film, released on April 10, earned over Rs 32 crore and sparked a nationwide controversy.
Several reputed Indian loan firms and banks are facing challenges due to the Trump administration’s inflexible immigration policies. These policies are impacting loan disbursements for students heading to the U.S. Lenders are tightening checks amid growing concerns over repayment risks, leading to a decline in loan applications. Along with banks, top NBFCs, which are the […]
The CBI raided Durgesh Pathak’s residence, AAP’s co-in-charge for the 2027 Gujarat elections, over alleged foreign exchange law violations. AAP leaders, including Sanjay Singh, condemned the action as a BJP strategy to weaken the party ahead of Gujarat polls. The raid follows ongoing investigations into AAP’s Delhi unit and the liquor policy scam.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the cancellation of two DHS grants worth over $2.7 million to Harvard University. This decision follows President Trump’s freeze of $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard, coupled with a proposal to revoke its tax-exempt status due to its “radical ideology,” Noem stated.
Mamata Banerjee claimed the violence over the Waqf law was “planned” and suggested a conspiracy involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the BSF to bring in Bangladeshi miscreants to stir unrest in West Bengal. In a meeting with Muslim clerics in Kolkata, she assured her party’s leadership in opposing the law and encouraged peaceful […]
The ED has attached 707 acres of land worth ₹1,460 crore in Aamby Valley, Lonavala, linked to Sahara Group’s alleged money laundering. Purchased in benami names using diverted funds, this action follows over 500 FIRs and an investigation into Sahara Group’s Ponzi scheme, where depositors were misled with high returns and denied maturity payments.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has once again issued summons to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi’s husband, Robert Vadra, in connection with a land deal case in Haryana. This marks the second time Vadra has been summoned by the ED, with the first summons issued on April 8. It comes amid the ongoing investigation into the case.