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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.”
Trump criticized Russia’s ongoing bombing of Ukraine, calling it “crazy” and “horrible,” even as peace talks progressed. He expressed frustration with Putin and urged an end to the violence. Despite US efforts, Russia rejected a March ceasefire proposal and continued strikes, complicating diplomatic resolution efforts.
Asian markets plunged Monday as US futures signaled steep Wall Street losses, triggered by Trump’s harsh tariffs. Defending his stance, Trump likened market pain to “medicine,” insisting it’s needed to fix trade deficits. He denied orchestrating a selloff and claimed many nations are “dying to make a deal” to resolve tensions.
From April 2-4, India and US troops held joint training at Duvvada Firing Range during Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025. The drills enhanced interoperability, tactical coordination, and combat readiness. Highlights included live-firing, jungle warfare, and medical aid modules, with senior leadership, including Rear Admiral Greg Newkirk, actively participating.
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.