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A PES University professor, Muralidhar Deshpande, was suspended after allegedly calling a Muslim student a “terrorist” and using abusive language during class on March 24. The incident, captured on video, sparked outrage among students. The university has launched a probe, with CCTV verification and a disciplinary committee review underway.
Key plans to establish a Google data center in Visakhapatnam are gaining momentum, with discussions nearing final stages. Officials have submitted a detailed proposal to the govt, while assessments on power and water infrastructure are underway. Around 601 acres have been earmarked, and the groundbreaking ceremony is expected to take place soon.
“Kantara” actor Kishore sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, questioning his remarks on unity. Comparing the current situation to COVID-19, he said people aren’t ready to die like “sheep,” condemned religious divisions, and called for an end to authoritarian approaches, sparking widespread debate online.
A retired ITBP officer in Punjab lost Rs 17.52 lakh in an online fraud. The 73-year-old from Hoshiarpur discovered missing money when he visited the bank with his son. Police registered a case against unknown persons. Over Rs 11 lakh was taken from a joint account and Rs 6 lakh from another account through online […]
Fuel shortages and rising prices have triggered hoarding attempts amid the Middle East crisis. To curb this and ensure smooth distribution, Border Guard Bangladesh has been deployed at depots nationwide under Home Ministry orders. The operation follows a coordinated plan by BGB Headquarters, with temporary camps set up in remote areas for effective monitoring.
AMMK, an NDA ally, announced 11 candidates for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Founder TTV Dhinakaran unveiled the list and manifesto, fielding former ministers G Senthamizhan and C Shanmugavelu. Candidates were named for key seats, while the manifesto promised farmer welfare and Bharat Ratna honours for Muthuramalinga Thevar and Jayalalithaa.
PM Modi inaugurated the first phase of Noida International Airport at Jewar in UP’s Gautam Buddha Nagar today. The event was attended by Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan, UP CM Yogi, and other dignitaries. PM Modi also toured the airport’s terminal building. The new airport is set to serve as the 2nd international gateway for […]
New Delhi’s India Gate will go dark from 8:30-9:30 PM today for Earth Hour 2026, marking the movement’s 20th year under “Give an Hour for Earth.” Organised by WWF, the global initiative urges switching off non-essential lights. Authorities across India, including GHMC, have called for public participation to promote sustainability.
A full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi today after an IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam reported a suspected engine failure. Runway 28 was put on high alert as emergency protocols were activated. The aircraft, carrying 161 passengers, landed safely around 11 AM, and all passengers were evacuated without any injuries.
Earth Hour, the global step to raise awareness about environmental conservation, will be observed today from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm IST. Environmentalists urge citizens to switch off non-essential lights for one hour as a symbolic gesture. They emphasize that the simple act can contribute to greener surroundings and inspire collective efforts to protect the […]
Tiger Woods was released on bail after his Land Rover rolled on a residential road in Florida, following a suspected DUI linked to medication. He tested negative for alcohol but refused a urine test. Uninjured, Woods spent eight hours in jail separately. This marks his second non-alcohol DUI, with four career crashes, including a serious […]
Amid cooking gas shortages in Mumbai, 27 cylinders, 5 filled and 22 empty, were stolen from a delivery tempo in Charkop, Kandivali West, on March 25-26. Police have registered a case against unknown culprits and are investigating. The tempo belongs to Nandkumar Ramraj Soni, a delivery agent whose livelihood depends on door-to-door gas distribution.
A significant development is set to unfold in the AP Assembly today as the coalition govt moves to grant permanent status to Amaravati as the state capital. AP CM Chandrababu will present a landmark resolution during a special session scheduled at 11 am. After a detailed four-hour discussion, the proposal is expected to be approved […]
Houthis launched their first missile at Israel since “Operation Roaring Lion,” triggering sirens across Beersheba and the Negev, with air defenses activated. No casualties were reported. Yemen’s armed forces warned of direct intervention if US-Israeli actions against Iran or the “Axis of Resistance” escalate, citing religious, regional, and moral obligations.
The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion under the EFF and RSF, pending Executive Board approval. Following fiscal tightening and structural reforms, Pakistan’s economy shows recovery, with contained inflation, stable current account, improved external buffers, and continued momentum in economic activity.