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PM Modi reaffirmed BJP’s commitment to ‘Viksit Haryana, Viksit Bharat’ after launching the Hisar-Ayodhya flight and laying Terminal-2’s foundation at Maharaja Agrasen Airport. Costing over ₹410 crore, it aims to make air travel accessible. PM Modi highlighted growth from 74 to 150 airports since 2014 and record annual airline passenger numbers.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Myanmar today, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. Occurring at a shallow depth of 10 km, the quake is prone to aftershocks. The NCS shared the details via a post on X, stating, “EQ of M: 4.5, On: 14/04/2025 01:32:31 IST, Lat: 19.78 N, Long: 95.49 E, Depth: […]
Tensions persist in Murshidabad district, North Bengal, following violence during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Three people have been killed, and 150 individuals have been arrested in connection with the unrest. The situation remains tense in several areas, as authorities work to restore order and address the aftermath of the violent protests.
Violence erupted in Murshidabad, West Bengal, during protests against the Waqf law, resulting in three deaths and widespread vandalism. The Calcutta High Court ordered central forces’ deployment. BJP accused CM Mamata Banerjee of state-backed violence, while TMC blamed BJP for using religion to divide Bengal. Authorities call it a pre-planned plot.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of Central forces in Murshidabad, Bengal, following anti-Waqf protests that led to three deaths and widespread violence. The court emphasized that constitutional courts cannot remain silent when public safety is at risk. Central forces will work with state authorities, and reports on the situation are expected.
Donald Trump said he felt “in very good shape” after his annual medical checkup, which included cardio and cognitive tests. He claimed to have answered every cognitive question correctly. A full health report will be released Sunday. Despite previous secrecy, the White House confirmed Trump’s strong health. He appears slimmer and remains alcohol-free.
China has officially revealed a sudden hike in tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%. The US-China tariff war is escalating day by day, and the Dragon country is not paying any attention to Trump’s tariff threats. When the US increased tariffs on Chinese products by 145%, the Dragon country got the same reaction.
PM Modi slammed opposition parties for prioritizing family interests over national welfare due to their hunger for power. He made these remarks while laying the foundation for 44 development projects worth ₹3,880 crore in Varanasi. He also emphasized that the NDA govt is committed to the theme of inclusive development.
The US and Russia conducted a prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi, exchanging ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina, jailed in Russia for donating to a Ukraine charity, for Arthur Petrov, accused of exporting electronics to aid Russia’s military. President Trump, aiming to reset ties with Moscow, thanked Putin and expressed hope for ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
ED arrested RM Manjunatha Gowda, ex-chairman of Shimoga Co-op Bank, for laundering ₹63 crore. Raids in Bengaluru and Shivamogga revealed fake gold loan accounts created by branch manager B Shobha, allegedly under Gowda’s instructions. Funds were misappropriated and used to acquire disproportionate assets. Both accused remain unresponsive to charges.
Trump paused tariffs on several nations for 90 days to aid negotiations but hiked Chinese import tariffs to 125%, escalating tensions. The move boosted US markets, with the S&P 500 rising over 9%. Senate Minority Leader Schumer welcomed the pause but warned many damaging tariffs remain, prolonging global economic uncertainty amid the US-China trade dispute.
Trump’s 104% tariffs on China have sparked a fresh trade war, prompting Beijing to seek closer ties with India. Citing mutual benefits, China urged India to unite against US tariff “abuse,” which it says harms Global South nations’ development. Beijing’s message signals growing economic cooperation between the Asian giants.
An ammonia gas leak at Porwal Ice Factory in Jaora, Ratlam district, MP, triggered panic and led to the evacuation of workers. Police on night patrol detected the leak and acted swiftly. Fire brigade and officials controlled the situation by spraying water. Some individuals received medical aid. Authorities confirmed the situation is now under control.
A huge ruckus atmosphere prevailed in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly among BJP, JKNC, PDP, and other MLAs soon after the house resumed. Several BJP and PDP MLAs thrash AAP MLA Mehraj Malik in the assembly. Notably, it is the third consecutive day on which the treasury benches did not allow the assembly to work […]
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned illegal gang members after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. Calling it a major legal win, she slammed a lower court’s block and targeted groups like MS-13, warning: “Deport yourself now or you’ll be locked up.”