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Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned after his aide Walmik Karad was arrested for the murder of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed. Acting on CM Devendra Fadnavis’ directive, Munde stepped down to avoid political fallout. A key Ajit Pawar ally, Munde’s resignation has been forwarded to Governor CP Radhakrishnan for approval.
US Vice President JD Vance emphasized securing Ukraine by giving American businesses a financial stake in its future. He argued economic interests would deter Russian aggression more effectively than military alliances, dismissing a European-led military presence as ineffective compared to US economic involvement in Ukraine.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 72817.34, down at 268.60 points or 0.37%, and the Nifty was at 21974.45, down at 144.85 points or 0.65%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.39 against the dollar.
The 17th Culinary Art India (CAI) 2025 will be held alongside AAHAR International Fair from March 4-8 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Featuring 18 competition categories, over 600 chefs will compete, showcasing innovation and skill. Judged by WACS-certified experts, the event highlights sustainability and modern plating trends.
AP Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu expressed shock over YSRCP members raising the issue of Mirchi farmers in the legislative council today. “The Guntur Mirchi Yard was involved in corruption during the YSRCP govt, and we have been investigating it. The CM spoke with the Union Minister to secure benefits for farmers,” he added.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Anil Chauhan, will visit Australia from March 4-7 to strengthen India-Australia defence ties. He will hold discussions with top Australian defence officials, including Chief of Defence Force Admiral David Johnston, and visit the Force Command Headquarters to explore joint operational opportunities.
An Indian man, Thomas Gabriel Perera from Kerala, was allegedly shot dead by Jordanian soldiers while attempting to cross into Israel illegally. The Indian Embassy in Jordan confirmed the incident and is assisting his family in repatriating his remains. The incident occurred amid rising tensions in the region.
Temperatures are rising steadily in many parts of Telangana, with the highest recorded in Medak, Adilabad, Mahabubnagar, Bhadrachalam, and Nizamabad districts. The meteorological department has forecasted a further increase of 3°C in the next three days. It has advised people to avoid going out unless necessary.
All the group-stage league matches in the ICC Champions Trophy have been concluded. The semifinal matches will begin on March 4, with India facing Australia in the first semifinal in Dubai. South Africa will play New Zealand in the second semifinal at a venue in Pakistan on March 5. All matches will start at 2:30 […]
Indian spinner Axar Patel struck on his last ball of the innings to send Kane Williamson (81) back. Williamson was the last hope for New Zealand to win the game against India. Axar deceived him with a toss-up delivery. Kane charged him, but Axar anticipated it. This resulted in Kane missing the ball and KL […]
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a medium-danger avalanche warning for parts of Uttarakhand and J&K, cautioning residents in areas above 2,500 meters. The alert follows a deadly Chamoli avalanche that claimed eight BRO workers. High-risk zones include Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, and J&K’s Baramulla.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar expressed disappointment over the Kannada film industry’s minimal presence at the inauguration of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival. He said, “I want the Film Chamber and Academy members to take this as either a warning or a request. This is not my program; it’s your program. Does only a […]
The short ball brought an end to Shreyas Iyer’s (79) crucial innings against New Zealand. He was not going to shy away from facing the short ball. But the gamble didn’t pay off. O’Rourke banged a short ball on the off-stump at 143 kph. Iyer rushed into the pull and got a big top edge. […]
Gabriel Perera, a Malayali from Thiruvananthapuram, was shot dead by Jordanian forces while attempting to cross into Israel. Another Malayali, Edison, was injured and returned to India after treatment. The group of four was reportedly trying to smuggle themselves across the border. The incident is under investigation by authorities.
Israel has halted all goods and supplies into Gaza, warning of “additional consequences” if Hamas rejects a US-backed ceasefire extension. The first phase ended Saturday, with talks ongoing for a second phase involving hostage releases and an Israeli pullout. Hamas has not yet responded, and mediators Egypt, Qatar, and the US. remain silent.