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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.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, April 4, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 75973.80, down at 321.56 points or 0.42%, and the Nifty was at 23144.40, down at 105.70 points or 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.03 against the dollar.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that new US tariffs pose a “significant risk to the global outlook” amid sluggish growth. Urging Washington to resolve trade tensions, she said such measures could worsen global economic conditions. The IMF had projected 3.3% global growth this year, down from the 21st-century average of 3.7%.
Venkatesh Iyer blasted 20 runs off Pat Cummins’ penultimate over, reaching his half-century in just 25 balls, as Kolkata Knight Riders posted a 201 run target for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens. Iyer, along with Rinku Singh, kept KKR’s hopes alive after the dismissal of Angkrish Raghuvanshi, taking the game […]
SRH all-rounder Nitish Kumar made key comments ahead of the match against KKR. “Our team is strong, and we finished the last IPL season brilliantly. We aim to repeat that performance. Our strategy is to score more runs in the powerplay and maintain that momentum through to the final overs. Everyone’s role in the match […]
In Nashik, Maharashtra, a pan shop owner, Bapu Sonawane, allegedly killed Vishal Bhalerao over a one-rupee dispute. The altercation occurred when Bhalerao questioned the price of a cigarette. After Sonawane struck him with a wooden stick, Bhalerao was hospitalized but died later. Police have detained Sonawane, and an investigation is underway.
Hailstorms in summer occur due to the presence of updrafts in thunderclouds. During hot weather, the air near the ground heats up, causing rapid upward movement of warm. In intense thunderstorms, the updrafts carry hailstones high enough for them to freeze before falling to the ground. These conditions make summer hailstorms possible.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that she has been made aware of financial institutions charging fees for changing nominee details in the Public Provident Fund (PPF). She posted on X that a GO has been issued to remove these fees, and she also highlighted that the recently passed Banking Amendment Bill allows for this.
The PMO called a high-level meeting to assess Trump’s 27% tariff on Indian imports. Officials from Commerce, NITI Aayog, and DPIIT briefed the PMO. Minister Pankaj Chaudhary said India is analyzing the impact. Despite market concerns, India faces lower tariffs than China and Vietnam, offering a competitive edge in key sectors, experts noted.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has tabled the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 in the Rajya Sabha amid a huge tussle. The bill aims to improve Waqf property management by addressing issues in the 1995 Act, including corruption. However, the bill has already passed in Lok Sabha with a 288-232 vote on Wednesday.
The central govt will table the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 in the Rajya Sabha today. The Waqf Bill passed Lok Sabha with a 288-232 vote. The bill mandates non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies and restricts property donations. The opposition calls it unconstitutional, while the government defends it as property management reform.
Oil prices turned negative after an initial rise as Trump announced new tariffs, raising fears of a global trade war affecting crude demand. Brent settled at $74.95, WTI at $71.71. Analysts warned tariffs could stoke inflation and slow growth. Mexico ruled out retaliatory tariffs, while Trump also toughened sanctions on Iran and threatened Russian oil.
RCB finished their innings at 169/8 after 20 overs. RCB’s dedicated finisher, Tim David (32 in 18 balls), played his role to perfection for the second time. He powered the total to a competitive total after Livingstone (54) departed. RCB batters except Livingstone, David, and Jitesh (33) failed to impress. GT pacer Siraj bagged 3 […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Paridar didn’t make any changes to the playing XI. The team is Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (capt), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal. Impact subs: Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh.