POLITICS
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Apr- 2025 -12 April
Couple’s PDA at Bengaluru Metro station sparks debate on public conduct
A video showing a young couple engaging in Public Display of Affection at a Metro station platform in Bengaluru went viral on social media and has sparked widespread debate over public conduct Bengaluru: A video showing a young couple engaging in Public Display of Affection (PDA) at a Metro station platform in Bengaluru, while waiting to board a train, went viral on social media on Friday. The incident has sparked widespread debate over public conduct. Many people have expressed disapproval over the couple’s behaviour, calling it inappropriate for a public space. The public has also urged authorities to take strict action against such behaviour and set an example to ensure that public spaces remain safe, clean, and respectful for everyone. The…
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12 April
Watch: Eagle snatches away hall ticket from PSC aspirant moments before exam, Internet reacts
Shocked by the incident, tension prevailed at the exam center as people around tried to distract the bird, who unbothered about the commotion it has caused, sat on the window ledge of the school’s top floor holding the hall ticket with it Hyderabad: In a bizarre and unexpected incident, an eagle snatched away a woman’s hall ticket in Kerala just moments before she was about to enter the examination hall for the Public Service Commission (PSC) exam. The incident occurred in Kasaragod, where numerous aspirants were waiting at the entrance gate to enter the exam hall. Among them was a woman, engrossed in her last-minute revisions when the eagle suddenly swooped down and flew off with her hall ticket—right before the…
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12 April
PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 3,880 crore on his 50th visit to Varanasi
PM Modi is set to unveil and initiate a total of 44 projects aimed at transforming both urban and rural infrastructure in the region. These projects are expected to significantly enhance public amenities, improve connectivity, and modernise essential services for the people of Varanasi. Varanasi: Varanasi residents on Friday expressed overwhelming enthusiasm and pride as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his parliamentary constituency for the 50th time to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 3,880 crore. PM Modi is set to unveil and initiate a total of 44 projects aimed at transforming both urban and rural infrastructure in the region. These projects are expected to significantly enhance public amenities, improve connectivity, and modernise essential services for the…
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12 April
NIA begins Tahawwur Rana’s questioning to unravel complete conspiracy behind 26/11
The anti-terror agency took custody of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind on Thursday evening, on the orders of the Special Court in New Delhi. New Delhi: After successfully extraditing Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will start questioning the 26/11 plotter on Friday. The anti-terror agency took custody of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind on Thursday evening, on the orders of the Special Court in New Delhi. Sources said that Rana’s questioning may begin around 10 a.m. at the agency’s headquarters. During the interrogation, the agency will grill him with questions related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, his association with David Coleman Headley, and his alleged links with Pakistan’s intelligence agency – the ISI. Sources also said that during…
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12 April
PM Modi to hand over GI certificates for 21 products in Varanasi on April 11
GI expert Rajni Kant highlighted that with these new inclusions, the total number of GI-tagged products from Uttar Pradesh will reach 77, placing it among the top states in India in terms of GI recognition New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Friday, during which he will distribute Geographical Indication (GI) certificates for 21 newly registered products of Uttar Pradesh. Of the 21 recipients, nine are artisans and producers from Varanasi, underscoring the city’s role as a vibrant hub of traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Padma Shri awardee and GI expert Rajni Kant, who has been instrumental in advancing GI registrations across India, shared his views ahead of the event. “I am playing a small role in…
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12 April
Death toll from US airstrikes on Yemen’s port city rises to 14
The majority of the victims were women and children, they said on Thursday, adding that the death toll increased after the badly injured died in the hospital, Xinhua news agency reported. Sanaa: The death toll from US airstrikes on the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah has risen to 14, with 15 others wounded, Houthi-controlled health authorities reported. The majority of the victims were women and children, they said on Thursday, adding that the death toll increased after the badly injured died in the hospital, Xinhua news agency reported. The tragedy occurred when US military warplanes struck homes in the Amin Muqbil residential neighbourhood, according to health authorities and local residents, who also shared video footage on social media following the airstrikes.…
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12 April
Israel’s military strikes threaten Syria’s fragile political transition: UN official
On April 3, there were reports that Israel carried out multiple airstrikes in Syria, including in Damascus, the Hama military airport, and a military airport in Homs, marking one of the most extensive escalations in recent months. Simultaneous attacks in Daraa reportedly resulted in nine civilian casualties. United Nations: Israel’s continued military strikes are threatening Syria’s fragile political transition and undermining its efforts toward peace and stability, a senior UN official warned. Briefing a Security Council meeting on Thursday, Khaled Khiari, assistant secretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs, said that hundreds of reported Israeli airstrikes have taken place across Syria since the fall of the Assad government in December 2024, namely in the southwest, the coast, the northeast, Damascus, Hama,…
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12 April
26/11 attacks shocked entire world; America supports India’s pursuit of justice: US on Rana extradition
On April 9, the United States extradited Rana, 64, to India “to face justice for his role in planning the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks,” US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Thursday. New York/Washington: The 26/11 terror attacks shocked the entire world and America has long supported India’s efforts to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice, the US has said, as Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana was extradited to India to face justice for his involvement in the Mumbai carnage. On April 9, the United States extradited Rana, 64, to India “to face justice for his role in planning the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks,” US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Thursday. “The United States has long supported…
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12 April
Editorial: Go all out to expose Pakistan
The fresh leads from the probe agencies could strengthen India’s case against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on the global stage, including at forums like the United Nations Security Council The extradition of Pakistan-born Canadian citizen Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is a major milestone in India’s persistent efforts to bring perpetrators to justice. On a broader note, it is a big diplomatic win for India’s counter-terrorism strategies. Now that a key cog in the terror machinery is in India’s custody, it is time to go all out and fire on all cylinders to expose Pakistan’s role in scripting and directing the most horrific terrorist operation. During the upcoming trial, Rana is expected to spill the beans, not only about…
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11 April
Lightning kills intermediate student in Telangana’s Sangareddy
Incident occurred when victim Santosh got down from a bus and took shelter under a tree at Gangaram village Sangareddy: An intermediate student died as lightning struck him at Gangaram village in Kondapur mandal on Thursday evening. Santosh (17), who was studying in Sangareddy, got down from a bus and took shelter under a tree when heavy rain and thunderstorm struck the area. He died on the spot as lightning struck the tree. The incident left the entire village in shock. Meanwhile, the district received heavy rains on Thursday, causing devastation. Crops were damaged at several places. Normal life was paralysed as the rain water flooded roads in Sangareddy town at several places.
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