‘Stronger together’: PM Modi welcomes AIADMK‘s return to NDA camp
New Delhi/Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the return of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) back into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp, expressing confidence that the reunion will lead to a more united and progressive Tamil Nadu. Taking to X, the Prime Minister wrote: “Stronger together, united […]
National Conference petitions SC against Waqf (Amendment) Act
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) National Conference (NC), the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir, has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. In their plea, several party MLAs, including Arjun Singh Raju and Hilal Akbar Lone, alleged that the contentious law violated fundamental rights of minorities and […]
5.98 crore people included in caste census report, says Karnataka Minister
Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Giving details about the controversial caste census report presented in the cabinet meeting, Karnataka Law Minister H. K. Patil stated on Friday, “Out of the state’s 6.35 crore population, data for 5.98 crore people were included in the caste survey.” Minister Patil further stated, “Approximately 1.35 crore households participated, accounting for […]
K’taka govt won’t take hasty decision on caste census report: Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) The Karnataka government will not take any hasty decision regarding the caste census report, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday. He said this while responding to media queries on Friday evening at the Vidhana Soudha here. When asked about discussions on the caste census report in the Cabinet meeting, […]
New study reveals accelerated warming trend on Tibetan Plateau
Beijing, April 11 (IANS) Chinese researchers have revealed that the Tibetan Plateau is expected to experience accelerated warming in the next 10 years, according to the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. While traditional climate projections can highlight long-term trends, the temperature changes on the Tibetan Plateau over the next […]
US hails Rana’s extradition, says ‘long sought justice’ for 26/11 victims
Washington, April 11 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday hailed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana – a key conspirator in the deadly 2008 Mumbai terror attacks – to India, stating that Washington and New Delhi have “long sought justice” for the 26/11 victims. “We extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to […]
Slovakia President dazzled by PM Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, hints at replicating it
Bratislava, April 11 (IANS) Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini on Friday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, terming it as a gamechanger while hinting rolling out similar programme in the European nation. Slovakian President’s admiration for the initiative came to the fore after he planted a Linden tree, the […]
5.0 magnitude quake hits central Myanmar
Yangon, April 11 (IANS) A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar at about 10:59 a.m. local time on Friday, the country’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) reported. The epicentre, with a depth of 10 km, was located about five miles southeast of Wundwin town in Mandalay region, Xinhua news agency reported. Myanmar has experienced […]
India and UAE building lasting bridges of friendship and cooperation: Dubai Crown Prince
Dubai, April 10 (IANS) Extending his “heartfelt gratitude” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian government and people of India, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Thursday that both countries are setting a benchmark for successful global partnerships. The Crown Prince of Dubai, who is also the Deputy […]
People were getting ‘yippy,’ says Trump on tariff pause
Washington, April 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that he has paused the implementation of most of his “reciprocal” tariffs because some people were getting “yippy” and “a little bit afraid.” Trump announced a pause in the tariffs to a low of 10 per cent for imports from all trading partner countries that had […]
