Avoid These Foods Today For Better Brain Health

Here we share a list of foods that might be worsening your brain health.

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Eating 300 Grams Of Chicken A Week May Cause Cancer, Says New Study; What Should You Do

A recent study has warned that eating 300 grams or more of chicken per week could raise the risk of gastrointestinal cancer.

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Telangana Transfers IAS Officer Who Reshared AI Image In Hyderabad Land Row

Senior IAS officer Smita Sabharwal, who was recently summoned by the police for reposting an AI-generated Ghibli image on social media regarding the cutting of trees on 400-acre land near Hyderabad Central University, is among 20 officers transferred

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"I Kill You": Student, 21, Held For Sending Threat Mails To Gautam Gambhir

The Delhi Police has arrested a 21-year-old engineering student with alleged mental health issues for sending threat mails to the head coach of men's cricket team and former BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, an official said on Saturday.

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3 Girls, Woman Raped By 6 Men And A Minor At Forest In Madhya Pradesh

Three girls and a woman returning from a wedding were gang-raped by six adults and a minor in a forest in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Friday.

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In Madhya Pradesh, A Quota Blackhole For Other Backward Castes

The Other Backward Classes or OBC community, despite comprising over half the population of Madhya Pradesh, remains entangled in a web of administrative delays and broken promises when it comes to reservation.

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"Leave In 48 Hours," India Tells Pakistanis On SAARC Visa

Announcing a series of big steps a day after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed, the Centre said on Wednesday that Pakistani nationals will not be allowed to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme.

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How 'Operation Zeppelin' Helped Adani Group Make Mega Comeback After Hindenburg

Hindenburg Research, the forensic financial firm that challenged the Adani Group, took its name from the infamous airship that burst into flames upon arriving in New Jersey in 1937.

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IT Professional From Bengal Dies In Pahalgam Terror Attack, Minister Meets Family

West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas on Tuesday met the family members of Bitan Adhikary, a 40-year-old IT professional from the state who was killed in a deadly terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, and assured them of all support.

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30 Kiiled, Dozens Wounded In Paramillitary Shelling In Sudan: Report

Paramilitary shelling on Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, killed more than 30 civilians and wounded dozens more, activists said on Monday.

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Vehicles In Delhi That Don't Display Colour-Coded Fuel Stickers To Be Penalised

The Delhi transport department is set to crack down on vehicles that do not display colour-coded stickers indicating their fuel type, officials said on Sunday.

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Jharkhand Chief Minister Visits Sagrada Familia In Barcelona

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited the iconic Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, accompanied by a delegation.

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"You Were Muslim Commissioner": BJP MP Attacks Ex Poll Body Chief SY Quraishi

After causing an uproar with his remarks against the Chief Justice of India, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday fired a salvo at SY Quraishi, saying he was not an election commissioner but a "Muslim commissioner".

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'Fake' Doctor Charged Over Death Of Chhattisgarh Ex-Speaker

'Fake' cardiologist Narendra Yadav alias Narendra John Camm and a Bilaspur hospital have been booked for culpable homicide over the death of former assembly speaker Rajendra Prasad Shukla 19 years ago, an official said on Sunday.

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Tripura Body Wants Kokborok Language In 8th Schedule Of Constitution Amid Row

Amid demands in Tripura for the adoption of Roman script for the tribal Kokborok language, an indigenous literary body has written to Chief Minister Manik Saha, seeking the inclusion of the language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

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JEE Main Session 2 Result 2025: Scorecard Likely By Midnight? Details Here

JEE Main Session 2 Result 2025: In addition to the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results, the All India Rank (AIR) list will be released. The rank list will comprise scores from both Session 1 and Session 2.

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Wealth Of Russia's Richest Rises Over 8% To $625.5 Billion

Russia's richest people saw their wealth rise by more than 8% to $625.5 billion over the past year, with at least 146 billionaires listed by the Forbes Russian-language list of the wealthiest people in Russia.

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SpiceJet Revival 'Going Very Well', Set To Double Fleet In A Year: Chairman

Domestic carrier SpiceJet's revival plan is "going very well" and the airline is on track to double its current fleet over the next 12 months, Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh said on Wednesday.

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Ex-Supreme Court Judge Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Law Commission Chief

Former Supreme Court judge Dinesh Maheshwari was on Tuesday appointed chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission, announced the law ministry.

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Odisha Man Kills Father In Revenge For Mother's Murder That He Witnessed: Cops

A 22-year-old man allegedly hacked his father to death in Odisha's Sundergarh district on Monday to take revenge for his mother's murder, police said.

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680 Dolphins Spotted Off Gujarat Coast In Latest Census

National Dolphin Day is celebrated across India on April 14, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ecological importance of dolphins, their conservation, and the protection of their natural habitats.

This year, the spotlight is on the western coast of the country, where Gujarat - home to India's longest coastline - has emerged as a significant hub for dolphin conservation.

With its 1,600 km-long coastline, Gujarat has a rich marine biodiversity. In the latest Dolphin Census conducted by the Gujarat Forest Department, approximately 680 dolphins were recorded across a 4,087 sq. km marine stretch - a promising outcome of sustained conservation efforts, as per government data shared today.

The coastal expanse from Kutch to Bhavnagar has been identified as a thriving habitat for dolphins.

The Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary located in the southern part of the Gulf of Kutch, between Okha and Navlakhi, recorded the highest dolphin population: 498 dolphins in 1,384 sq. km.

The northern Gulf of Kutch saw 168 dolphins in 1,821 sq. km, while 10 were spotted in Bhavnagar and 4 in Morbi.

Experts highlight that dolphins are top predators in the marine food chain and play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. Their presence is often an indicator of a healthy ocean ecosystem.

Conservationists also credit coastal fishing communities, particularly from Kutch to Bhavnagar, for their growing awareness and cooperation in dolphin protection.

Among the species sighted along Gujarat's coast, the Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin is the most prominent.

Recognised by its distinctive hump and elongated dorsal fin, this dolphin species is known for its acrobatic displays and friendly nature.

Found in shallow waters near estuaries, these dolphins feed primarily on fish, crabs, and shrimp.

India officially declared the dolphin as its National Aquatic Animal in October 2009, with the Ganga Dolphin symbolising the purity of the Ganges River.

Known for their intelligence and playfulness, dolphins continue to capture the imagination of tourists and researchers alike.

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Several Cops Injured During Anti-Waqf Protest Rally In Tripura

Several policemen sustained injuries during a clash between the security personnel and the agitators who held a protest rally against the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act in northern Tripura's Kailashahar under Unakoti district on Saturday afternoon.

The protest, organized by the Kailashahar Joint Action Committee, began from Tilabazar and proceeded towards Kubjhar area as they did not get police permission and decided to organise it outside the municipal area. 

However, upon reaching Kubjhar, the situation escalated allegedly after a shoe was thrown towards the rally, which then took an ugly turn and a clash with police personnel followed. Bricks, stones, and glass bottles were thrown at cops. 

This left Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Jayanta Karmakar, Police Inspector Jatindra Das, and several other officers injured. 

The situation turned chaotic, forcing the police to resort to a mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Protesters then fled the scene.

Police forces, including Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel and central paramilitary units, deployed in large numbers at the site included Kailashahar Police Station officer-in-charge Sukanta Sen Chowdhury, Irani Police Station OC Arundaya Das, and DSP Utpalendu Debnath.

Following the violence, the injured security personnel were rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

In the aftermath, Unakoti District Superintendent of Police Sudhambika R and Northern Range DIG Rati Ranjan Debnath visited the area to assess the situation. 

While the DIG later confirmed that the situation was under control, but some argument was seen between SP Sudhambika R and opposition Congress leader Md Badruzzaman who led the protest.

While DIG Rati Ranjan Debnath assured that peace had been restored in the area, protest leader Md Badruzzaman claimed that many protesters were injured due to police action and blamed the authorities for provoking the violence.

The incident has triggered fear and unrest across the Kailashahar subdivision, with police maintaining heightened vigil to prevent further disturbances.

President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on April 5, as announced by the Law Ministry in a notification on the same day.

The Bill was recently passed by parliament after intense and lengthy debates in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

The law seeks to improve governance by enhancing transparency in property management, streamlining coordination between Waqf boards and local authorities and protecting stakeholders' rights.

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Study Abroad: University Of Glasgow Announces MBA Scholarships For 2025 Intake

Study Abroad: Pursuing an MBA abroad can be an expensive affair, with tuition fees ranging up to Rs 1 crore. In countries like the UK, the cost of completing an MBA can even reach up to Rs 1 crore. To ease the financial burden, many universities offer scholarships.

The University of Glasgow has announced its MBA Scholarships for the 2025 intake. Offered by the Adam Smith Business School, the scholarship is a merit-based financial aid designed for meritorious candidates who plan to pursue the full-time MBA programme at the university.

According to the university, applicants with a strong academic background and proven leadership potential are eligible to apply. Selection will be based on both the application and an interview process. The scholarship is open to international students, including those from India, and offers a valuable opportunity to study in the UK without financial constraints.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the scholarship:

• Candidates must have an unconditional offer for the full-time MBA programme starting in September 2025.
• Applicants should have cleared the interview process.
• Strong command of English is mandatory.
• Preference will be given to Indian professionals with backgrounds in banking, IT, or entrepreneurship.
• Applicants must demonstrate inclusive leadership, adaptability, and a forward-thinking mindset.

How To Apply

Interested candidates must first apply for the MBA programme through the University of Glasgow's official website. After receiving the offer letter, they must submit a separate scholarship application via the applicant self-service portal.

The scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and there is no fixed deadline. However, due to the limited budget and high competition, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

The MBA programme is set to begin in September 2025.

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Woman Passenger Dies After Drunk Man Rams Pole With Car In Gurugram: Cops

A man rammed his car into a pole on Gurugram-Faridabad road in an inebriated condition on Thursday morning, killing a woman who was travelling with him, police said.

The driver suffered injuries in the accident and is undergoing treatment at a hospital. His medical examination revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol while driving, they said.

According to the police, Faridabad resident Kartik along with his female friend Manisha, from Delhi's Madangir, came to a Gurugram club on Wednesday night to party.

While they were returning around 5:30 am on Thursday, the car crashed into a pole near Gwal Pahari after an animal suddenly came on the road, they said After getting information, a police team reached the spot and rushed both the injured to a nearby hospital where doctors declared Manisha dead, they said.

ASI Jogendra Kumar said that during a medical examination at the hospital, Kartik was found to be drunk. Both families have been informed about the accident.

The body was handed over to family after post-mortem and an FIR was registered against Kartik at DLF phase 1 police station, the police said.

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Assam SEBA HSLC Result 2025: Chief Minister Confirms Class 10 Results Not Releasing Tomorrow

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified that the HSLC (Class 10) Result 2025 will not be released on April 10, putting an end to speculation triggered by misleading information circulating online.

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister stated: "I would like to inform all parents and students that the HSLC examination results will not be released tomorrow. Once the results are ready, the board will announce them promptly. Please remain patient."

I would like to inform all parents and students that the HSLC examination results will not be released tomorrow. Once the results are ready, the board will announce them promptly. Please remain patient.
সকলো অভিভাৱক আৰু ছাত্ৰ-ছাত্ৰীসকলক ব‍্যাবে - matric পৰীক্ষাৰ ফলাফল কাইলৈ…

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 9, 2025

This statement from the Chief Minister confirms that the results are not being declared on April 10, contrary to what was claimed in a viral post.

Assam SEBA HSLC 10th Result 2025 To Be Out At 10 AM? Here's The Truth

Prior to the Chief Minister's clarification, a fake tweet had gone viral on social media, falsely claiming that the Assam HSLC results would be declared at 10 AM on April 10, 2025. 

The fake post looked like an official government announcement and told students to check the SEBA website, causing confusion among students and parents.

However, the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) has not released any official notification regarding the result time. The image in the post appears to be digitally altered and is not authentic.

Students who appeared for the HSLC 2025 exam are advised to stay calm and wait for official updates. Once the results are declared, they will be available on the official SEBA website - site.sebaonline.org. Students will need their roll number, registration number, and exam session to view their marks.

Steps To check Assam HSLC Result 2025

Step 1. Visit site.sebaonline.org
Step 2. Click on the 'HSLC Result 2025' link
Step 3. Enter your roll number, registration number, and session
Step 4. View your result and download the mark sheet
Step 5. Take a printout for future use

Apart from the website, the results will also be available on trusted platforms like NDTV's website and the official SEBA mobile app for Android users.

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Trump's NASA Chief Pick Says Will 'Prioritise' Mars Mission

NASA will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US space agency said Wednesday, shifting focus beyond a long-planned return to the Moon -- but insisting both were achievable.

Though NASA's "Artemis" Moon mission was announced in Trump's first term, he has since openly mused about heading straight to Mars, prompting concerns that China or others could fill the gap on the lunar surface.

The notion has gained traction as Elon Musk -- the world's richest person and SpaceX chief who has long eyed a human mission to Mars -- became a key Trump ally and advisor.

"We will prioritize sending American astronauts to Mars," businessman Jared Isaacman told the Senate committee overseeing his appointment.

"And along the way, we will inevitably have the capabilities to return to the Moon and determine the scientific, economic and national security benefits for maintaining a presence on the lunar surface," he said.

Musk founded his successful space company with the idea of making humanity a multiplanetary species.

Isaacman, an e-payments billionaire, is a close Musk ally who has flown to space twice with SpaceX as a private astronaut.

He did not appear to view a bid for Mars as incompatible with the Artemis mission, telling senators he did not see any "tough trades here."

"I absolutely want to see us return to the Moon," he said, adding that he did not think NASA would have to make "a binary decision of Moon versus Mars, or Moon has to come first versus Mars."

"I think we could be paralleling these efforts and doing the near impossible, which is exactly why the American taxpayers funded NASA in the first place," he said.

A "first step" would be a return to the Moon, he said, adding: "we should be doing both."

Texas Senator Ted Cruz underscored the strategic value of the Moon when it came to US national security back on Earth.

"We must stay the course -- an extreme shift in priorities at this stage would almost certainly mean a red moon, ceding ground to China for generations to come," the Republican, whose state hosts NASA's massive Johnson Space Center, told the hearing.

"I am hard pressed to think of a more catastrophic mistake we could make in space than saying to Communist China, 'the Moon is yours,'" Cruz continued.

But Isaacman insisted both a moonshot and a Mars-shot were possible.

"We can chart a course for Mars in line with the president's vision to return to the Moon before the Chinese can get there," he said.

Isaacman has also reportedly intervened at the last moment to prevent NASA from suffering the deep cuts made at other agencies by Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency.

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Water To Cost More In Bengaluru From Tomorrow As Board Revises Tariffs

The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is set to revise water tariffs to offset its ever growing expenditure, said Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar on Wednesday.

An official order notifying the new rates will be issued on April 10, he added.

Speaking to the media at the BWSSB headquarters on Wednesday, Manohar said Bengaluru has witnessed rapid growth in both population and geographic spread over the past decade.

BWSSB, an autonomous body without government subsidies, relies heavily on water charges as its primary source of revenue, he said.

"Over the past 10 years, electricity costs have risen by 107 per cent, while maintenance expenses have increased by 122.5 per cent," he added.

According to him, despite a monthly expenditure of Rs 200 crore, the Board currently collects only Rs 120 crore, resulting in a monthly deficit of Rs 80 crore.

"To bridge this financial gap and improve service delivery, a rational and modest tariff revision has been proposed," said Manohar.

Under the domestic category, the proposed tariff hike includes an increase of 0.15 paise per litre, for up to 8,000 litres. For 8,001 to 25,000 litres, an increase of 0.30 paise per litre and between 25,001 and 50,000 litres, an increase of 0.80 paise per litre and above 50,001 litres, an increase of Re 1 per litre are proposed.

For high-rise domestic buildings, till 2,00,000 litres, an increase of 0.30 paise per litre is proposed. While 2,00,001 to 5,00,000 litres, will see an increase of 0.60 paise per litre and above 5,00,001 litres, an increase of Re 1 per litre.

For non-domestic usage, a flat hike of 0.90 paise per litre is proposed for bulk usage. While up to 10,000 litres will cost Re 1 per litre more and from 10,001 to 25,000 litres, Rs 1.30 per litre. Between 25,001 and 50,000 litres, an increase of 1.50 paise per litre is proposed. For 50,001 to 75,000 litres, there will be an increase of 1.90 paise per litre.

But for 75,001 to 1,00,000 litres, the hike is only Rs 1.10 per litre and above 1,00,000 litres, it is Rs 1.20 paise per litre, said Manohar.

He also said following the recommendations of the Karnataka State Administrative Reforms Commission, BWSSB has decided to adopt an annual 3 per cent increase in water tariff starting April 1 every year.

The revised tariff will reflect in bills issued from May onwards.

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Beijing Rejects Ukraine's Claim That 'Many' Chinese Fighting For Russia

China on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that many Chinese citizens were fighting for Russia, calling it "absolutely groundless".

Zelensky said Tuesday that Kyiv had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, and that there was evidence "many more Chinese citizens" were fighting with Moscow.

Our military has captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting as part of the Russian army. This happened on Ukrainian territory—in the Donetsk region. Identification documents, bank cards, and personal data were found in their possession.

We have information suggesting that… pic.twitter.com/ekBr6hCkQL

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 8, 2025

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a press conference it was "absolutely groundless" to suggest many Chinese citizens were fighting in Ukraine.

"The Chinese government has always asked its citizens to stay away from areas of armed conflict (and) avoid involvement in armed conflicts in any form," he said.

He added that Beijing was verifying relevant information with Kyiv.

The Kremlin declined to comment on the matter.

China presents itself as a neutral party in the conflict and says it is not sending lethal assistance to either side, unlike the United States and other Western nations.

But it is a close political and economic partner of Russia, and NATO members have branded Beijing a "decisive enabler" of Moscow's offensive, which it has never condemned.

"The Chinese side's position on the issue of the Ukraine crisis is clear and unequivocal, and has won widespread approval from the international community," Lin said.

"The Ukrainian side should correctly view China's efforts and constructive role in pushing for a political resolution to the Ukraine crisis."

At least two people were killed and two wounded in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Wednesday and one man died in the southern region of Kherson during Russian shelling, officials said, as the war grinds through its fourth year.

Paid to join? 

Ukrainian troops had captured the two Chinese citizens fighting with Russian forces in the Donetsk region, Zelensky told reporters on Tuesday.

The media outlet Ukrainska Pravda, citing the Ukrainian army, reported that one of the captives had paid $3,480 to an intermediary in China to join the Russian army because he wanted to receive Russian citizenship.

The captive, who is now cooperating with the Ukrainian authorities, also said he was trained in the Russian-occupied Lugansk region as part of a group of Chinese nationals, some of whom had legal issues back home, according to Ukrainska Pravda.  

Kyiv released a video of one of the alleged Chinese prisoners showing a man wearing military fatigues with his hands bound. 

He mimicked sounds from combat and uttered several words in Mandarin during an apparent interview with a Ukrainian official not pictured.

A senior Ukrainian official told AFP they were captured "a few days ago", adding that there might be more of them.

The official said the prisoners were likely Chinese citizens who were enticed into signing a contract with the Russian army, rather than being sent by Beijing.

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Florida To Execute Killer Of Newspaper Employee By Lethal Injection

A 48-year-old man is to be executed by lethal injection in the southern US state of Florida on Tuesday for the April 2000 murder of a newspaper employee who was abducted while on her lunch break.

Michael Tanzi is scheduled to be put to death at 6:00 pm (2200 GMT) at the Florida State Prison in Raiford for the murder of Janet Acosta, 49.

Tanzi would be the third Death Row inmate to be executed in Florida this year and the 11th in the United States.

Tanzi confessed to the murder of Acosta, an employee of the Miami Herald newspaper, and was sentenced to death in 2003.

He kidnapped Acosta while she was eating lunch in her van, forced her to withdraw money from an ATM Machine and sexually assaulted her before strangling her and dumping her body.

He also confessed -- but was never charged -- with the murder of another woman, and a police detective described Tanzi to the Miami Herald as a "fledgling serial killer."

Tanzi's lawyers have tried to halt his execution arguing that there could be problems with the lethal injection because he is "morbidly obese," but their appeals have been rejected.

His execution is one of two scheduled to be carried out in the United States this week.

Mikal Mahdi, 42, is to be executed by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday for the 2004 murder of an off-duty police officer.

Mahdi would be the second person executed by firing squad in South Carolina this year.

The vast majority of US executions since the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976 have been performed using lethal injection.

There were 25 executions in the United States last year.

The death penalty has been abolished in 23 of the 50 US states, while three others -- California, Oregon and Pennsylvania -- have moratoriums in place.

President Donald Trump is a proponent of capital punishment and on his first day in office called for an expansion of its use "for the vilest crimes."

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced last week that federal prosecutors would seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, charged with the December 4 murder in New York of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Market Crash Matter Of Concern, India Should Negotiate With US: Shashi Tharoor

Expressing concern over Monday's stock market crash following the US government's decision to impose reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor urged the Centre to start negotiations with that nation on bilateral trade.

Amid fears of a global trade war after US President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, the Sensex crashed over 2,200 points during the day.

Mr Tharoor, while talking to reporters at the Ahmedabad Airport, said the Indian economy will survive and won't go into recession because of its 5.4 per cent growth.

The Thiruvananthapuram MP is here to take part in the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Tuesday and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) session on April 9.

"It (today's market crash) is indeed a matter of great concern. We hope India might get some relief (in tariff) during our future negotiations with the US. But, as of now, this is certainly negative news. Global markets, not just Indian, are severely affected. It seems no one understood Trump's logic behind tariffs because the US stock market has also crashed badly," said the Congress leader.

When asked if such a situation would lead to recession, Mr Tharoor said, "Some countries may go into recession but we are better off because we have 5.4 per cent growth. Therefore it (economy) may come down but it will not go into recession." He said Trump's decision to impose higher tariffs on other countries exporting similar goods to the US can benefit India but "at this stage it is impossible to tell".

"We have to ensure we can quickly start negotiations on bilateral trade agreements, which might reduce the effect of this on our economy and exports. But it depends on how successful those negotiations are," said the former diplomat.

"No one could have foreseen such bad news in two-three days. It was on April 2 when tariffs were announced, today is the 7th. The world has suffered so much during these five days. God knows what lies ahead. All we can do is tighten our belts and see how best we can cope with this," he said.

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Agra Man Allegedly Harasses Czech Tourist At Taj Mahal, Arrested

A man was arrested for allegedly harassing and touching inappropriately a tourist from the Czech Republic visiting the Taj Mahal, police said on Sunday.

The alleged incident occurred on April 3 and the arrest was made after a thorough investigation, they said.

In a written complaint at the Tourist police station, the woman alleged that she was "touched inappropriately and harassed" while walking along the Shamshan Ghat Road around 1 pm, they added.

The police registered a case and began a probe, deploying multiple teams to arrest the accused.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Taj Security) Syed Areeb Ahmed said, "A case was registered on the complaint of the foreign woman. Several teams were deployed to search for the accused. (Footage from) several CCTV cameras covering the area was scanned. After investigation, the accused Karan Rathore was arrested on Sunday."

The woman has identified Rathore as the accused and he has been taken into custody, the officer said.

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Indian Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Awarded "The Fred Darrington" In UK

Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been awarded "The Fred Darrington" in the United Kingdom for his contributions to the art form.

The first British Sand Master Award was presented during the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival held in Weymouth.

To mark the occasion, Mr Pattnaik created a 10-foot-high sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha with the message "World Peace."

This year's festival saw participation from several international sand artists, who showcased a wide range of intricate and creative sculptures. The event also commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of legendary sand sculptor Fred Darrington from Weymouth, after whom the award is named.

The award and medal were presented to Mr Pattnaik by the Mayor of Weymouth, Jon Orell. Director of Sandworld, Mark Andersen, and co-founder David Hicks, were also present at the ceremony. Naorem J Singh, Minister (TNC and Culture) at the Indian High Commission in London, attended the event as well.

Organisers noted that this was the first time the award had been presented to an Indian artist.

Mr Pattnaik, a Padma Shri awardee, has participated in over 65 international sand sculpture championships and festivals worldwide, earning numerous accolades for his work.

On this occasion, Mr Pattnaik said, "Big day for me to get the award in 2025. As an artist, for me it is very big. I dedicate this to all my fans and those who encouraged me."

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Viral Video Shows Woman Thrashing Mother-In-Law In Gwalior, Dragging Her By Hair

A video of a woman thrashing her mother-in-law in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral with her husband now fearing for his and his mother's life in light of the grisly Meerut murder. The elderly woman is seen being dragged away by her daughter-in-law at their Gwalior home as she tried to save her son from being thrashed by his in-laws.

Vishal Batra, who runs a car spare shop, and his mother Sarla Batra have complained to the police that their in-laws barged into their house and attacked them over what they claimed was a "small issue". Mr Batra later told reporters that his wife had been insisting on sending his mother to the old-age home - which he had refused.

Ms Batra claimed her daughter-in-law called her father on April 1 afternoon after which he reached their house in Adarsh Colony with some goons. CCTV video showed Vishal Batra inside his house when his father-in-law entered the house and abruptly slapped him. He tried to hit back, but some others barged inside and started beating him.

His wife, who was on the first floor, came downstairs and dragged away her mother-in-law, who was seen trying to save her son. The video showed her dragging the woman by her hair and landing some punches on her arms.

Their minor son - visibly scared - was also present during the assault.

Another video showed Mr Batra being assaulted on the streets and his son trying to move his mother away. Sarla Batra, who now has a swollen eye, alleged his son's in-laws dragged him outside and the assault continued. The neighbours soon intervened, and the matter moved to the police station.

"I am being harassed a lot. I can't take it anymore. They called goons, and her father and brother thrashed us. How can someone beat a woman? Now they are threatening to kill us. We are scared and staying away from home," she later told NDTV.

Mr Batra alleged his brother-in-law threatened him at the police station that he would kill him and his mother. And that his in-laws also took over his house - reportedly valued in crores - and locked it, leaving them stranded outside. He alleged that his wife has also threatened to file false charges against him and his mother.

"I am afraid that like the Meerut incident, my wife can kill me and my old mother," he told reporters, pointing to the grisly murder in which a woman and her lover murdered her husband, chopped his body, and concealed it in a drum.

His wife and father-in-law are yet to make a public comment on the matter.

Mr Batra also claimed the police were initially reluctant to help but filed an FIR later. On Friday, he went to the Superintendent of Police's office after which Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vishal Batra assured him of strict action.

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"Country Needs Uniform Civil Code": Karnataka High Court Urges Its Implementation

The Karnataka High Court has urged both the Parliament and State Legislatures to make a concerted effort to enact a law that would bring about a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), emphasising its importance in upholding the constitutional vision of equality, secularism, and justice for all citizens-especially women.

The strong recommendation came from a single-judge bench presided over by Justice Hanchate Sanjeev Kumar while ruling on a civil appeal involving a property dispute among siblings and the husband of a late Muslim woman, Shahnaz Begum.

The case raised broader questions around inheritance laws governed by personal religious statutes and their implications on gender justice.

Justice Kumar asserted that the enactment of a Uniform Civil Code, as envisioned under Article 44 of the Constitution, would fulfill the ideals enshrined in the Preamble-namely, justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, and national unity.

"The country needs a Uniform Civil Code in respect of Personal Laws and religion," the Court on April 4 observed, "only then the object of Article 14 of the Constitution of India will be achieved." The Court underscored that although women across India are equal citizens under the Constitution, they are subjected to unequal treatment due to religion-based personal laws.

The bench contrasted inheritance rights under Hindu and Muslim personal laws to illustrate this disparity.

While Hindu law grants daughters equal rights in ancestral property, Muslim personal law distinguishes between brothers and sisters-granting brothers the status of 'sharers' while the sisters often fall under the 'residuary' category, thereby receiving a lesser share.

Noting that states like Goa and Uttarakhand have already taken steps towards implementing a UCC, the court directed the Registrar General to send a copy of its judgment to the Principal Law Secretaries of both the union government and the Karnataka government, in the hope that legislative efforts toward enacting such a code would be initiated.

The court also drew attention to historical support for the UCC by eminent leaders and constitutional framers.

It cited speeches by Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Dr Rajendra Prasad, T. Krishnamachari, and Maulana Hasrat Mohani, noting their backing for a uniform set of civil laws to promote national unity and equality.

The court was adjudicating appeals filed by Samiulla Khan and others, who were contesting the distribution of properties left behind by their sister Shahnaz Begum. The plaintiffs-two brothers and a sister-claimed that both properties in question (referred to as Schedule 'A' and Schedule 'B') were self-acquired by the woman who passed away, and therefore, all three plaintiffs, along with the woman's husband (the defendant), were equally entitled to a 50-50 division.

However, the trial court had earlier partially accepted their claim, granting each brother a 1/10th share in both properties, the sister a 1/20th and 1/10th share in Schedule 'A' and 'B' properties respectively, and the defendant husband a majority share of 3/4th in Schedule 'A' and 1/2 in Schedule 'B'.

In the High Court, the defendant (husband) argued that the properties were not solely acquired by Shahnaz Begum and that she had not inherited any property from her father.

The High Court carefully examined the facts and found that both Schedule 'A' and 'B' properties were jointly acquired by the woman who passed away and her husband, even though they were registered in her name. Schedule 'B' was purchased when the husband had retired, but the Court ruled that the timing of purchase alone could not establish the property as being solely from her earnings.

Rejecting the plaintiffs' appeal, the court ruled that the properties were joint acquisitions and not self-earned by the woman alone.

Accordingly, it revised the trial court's distribution and awarded 1/10th share each to two brothers in both Schedule 'A' and 'B' properties. And awarded 1/20th share in both Schedule 'A' and 'B' to the sister, treating her as a 'residuary' heir under Mahomedan law.

The defendant was awarded 3/4th share in both properties.

This judgment is not just a ruling on a family inheritance dispute; it carries wider legal and political implications.

Justice Kumar's observations on the need for a Uniform Civil Code place the spotlight once again on the long-pending directive under Article 44 of the Constitution, which states that "the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India." While the legal suggestion by a High Court does not compel the legislature to act, it adds to the growing body of judicial opinion urging a legislative response to the issue.

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Walk On Knees, Lick Coins: Kerala Firm's Punishment For Underperforming Employees

A private marketing firm here has been accused of subjecting its underperforming employees to degrading treatment, including making them walk on their knees like chained dogs and lick coins from the floor.

The state Labour department has ordered a probe into the alleged inhuman workplace harassment after the disturbing visuals were aired by local television channels.

As the issue came to the light, state Labour Minister V Sivankutty ordered an inquiry into the undated incident and instructed the district labour officer to submit an immediate report on the incident.

The visuals purportedly showed a person using a leash to force a man to crawl on his knees on the floor, resembling a dog.

Later, some employees told a TV channel that those who fail to achieve targets were subjected to such punishments by the management of the firm.

According to police, the incident allegedly took place in connection with a private marketing firm functioning in Kaloor and the crime allegedly occurred at nearby Perumbavoor.

The police told reporters that they haven't received any complaint and the owner denied the allegations.

Quoting the owner of the firm, they said the alleged harassment might have taken place in a firm in Perumbavoor which used to market and sell the products of the establishment in Kaloor.

"No case has been registered so far and an investigation is underway," an officer said.

Labour Minister Sivankutty termed the visuals "shocking and disturbing" and said it cannot be accepted at any cost in a state like Kerala.

"I have ordered a probe into the incident and instructed the district Labour officer to submit a report in connection with the incident after carrying out a probe," he told the media.

Later in the day, the State Human Rights Commission registerd a case into the incident based on a complaint filed by High Court lawyer Kulathoor Jaisingh.

Meanwhile, the Kerala State Youth Commission also intervened and registerd a case on its own into the alleged harassment incident.

The panel directed the District Police Chief to submit a report in this regard.

In a statement, Commission Chairman M Shajar said legal action should be taken against such practices that are unacceptable in a civilised and democratic society.

"As a civilised society, we should collectively respond against such anti-social trends," he said.

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Trump Fires National Security Agency Director Timothy Haugh: Report

US President Donald Trump fired General Timothy Haugh as director of the National Security Agency, in a national security purge that sources said on Friday included more than a dozen staff at the White House national security council.

NSA director Air Force General Haugh, who is also head of US Cyber Command, was dismissed along with Wendy Noble, his deputy at the NSA, two sources familiar with the decision said.

Two other sources said at least 10 staff were let go at the NSC, along with four senior directors, including the entire International Organization (IO) Directorate, which works with international and multilateral groups like the United Nations.

No reason was given for the firings, which took place after the Republican president had an Oval Office meeting with Laura Loomer, a far-right political activist known as a conspiracy theorist, who said on X.com she had given Trump a list of officials she considered disloyal to him.

The White House declined comment and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump has said he wants his administration staffed with those who support his positions.

"We're always going to let go of people - people we don't like or people that take advantage of, or people that may have loyalties to someone else," he told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday.

The IO directorate at the National Security Council works with international and multilateral groups, including the UN and Group of Seven. FBI Director Kash Patel formerly served in the directorate.

In both terms, Trump has deprioritized his administration's participation in some of these groups, focusing instead on an "America first" approach to foreign policy.

The NSC firings also included Daniel Gastfriend and Tim Sheeran, both directors with the health security and biodefense directorate, two sources said.

Media outlets including The Washington Post had reported Haugh's firing on Thursday night, citing current and former US officials, who said they did not know the reason for Haugh's dismissal or Noble's reassignment.

Noble was reassigned to a job within the Pentagon's office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, the Post said. The NSA is part of the US Defense Department.

US Cyber Command deputy William Hartmann was named acting NSA director and Sheila Thomas, who was executive director at the NSA, was named acting deputy, the newspaper said.

HAUGH WAS NOT ON THE SIGNAL CHAT

Democrats criticized the firings, saying they represented a threat to national security.

Representative Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat who is ranking member of the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee, denounced the firings and asked for an explanation.

"I have known General Haugh to be an honest and forthright leader who followed the law and put national security first - I fear those are precisely the qualities that could lead to his firing in this Administration," Himes said.

Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, noted that, unlike some other top Trump administration officials, Haugh was not on a discussion of military plans on the Signal commercial messaging app that inadvertently included a magazine journalist, raising security concerns.

"It is astonishing, too, that President Trump would fire the nonpartisan, experienced leader of the National Security Agency while still failing to hold any member of his team accountable for leaking classified information on a commercial messaging app," Warner said in his statement.

Trump, a Republican, has fired multiple nonpartisan top officials at US agencies and installed loyalists since beginning his second term on Jan. 20.

In February, he fired Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was dismissed along with five other admirals and generals in an unprecedented shake-up of US military leadership.

Elon Musk, who is leading the Trump administration's effort to cut and streamline the federal government's workforce, visited the National Security Agency last month to meet Haugh.

The NSA is one of the United States' premier intelligence agencies and uses top-tier, specialized technology and systems to collect and analyze intelligence. US Cyber Command carries out both offensive and defensive operations and monitors the networks of the Department of Defense.

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Trump Extends Extends Deadline For TikTok Sale By 75 Days

President Donald Trump on Friday extended the deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the United States, giving his administration 75 more days to find a solution.

"A transaction requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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US Wedges Its Way In, Says "Greenland Does Not Want To Be Part Of Denmark"

As Greenland and Denmark, of which it is a part, have vociferously rejected Donald Trump's "strategic buyout" proposal, Washington has struck back, trying to wedge its way in. In a retort to Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Denmark must accept the fact that Greenland no longer wants to be a part of it.

"Denmark should focus on the fact that Greenlanders do not want to be a part of the country anymore. Greenlanders are going to make a decision," Mr Rubio said at the NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Greenland's incoming prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen immediately rejected the statement saying Mr Rubio is wrong in saying so. "He is not right that Greenland wants to secede tomorrow," he said. However, he did acknowledge that Greenland wants to attain independence in the long run.

"Greenland does not want to be Danish, but Greenland certainly doesn't want to be American either," he said, defending his country.

Speaking to local TV network TV2, Mr Nielsen said, "We work every day to build a foundation so that we can stand on our own in the future, but we are not there yet. What he (Rubio) says doesn't hold water."

The United States has made Greenland's takeover a top priority and a strategic foreign policy goal - for which it has not ruled out a military offensive either. When Donald Trump first suggested that he wants the US to "buy" Greenland, it was taken as a joke, but over the weeks and months the world understood that there is no humour in it.

Denmark, whose semi-autonomous territory Greenland does not have the diplomatic or military might to stand up to the US, has come to its rescue. But they too are feeling the pressure. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen today accused the US of subjecting Denmark and Greenland to immense "pressure and threats".

She firmly rejected US' attempts to annex Greenland, citing international law.

"You cannot annex other countries - not even under the pretext of international security," Prime Minister Frederiksen said at a press conference with top Greenlandic officials in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. "National borders, sovereignty, territorial integrity - these are rooted in international law. These principles were established after World War II so that small countries would not have to fear large ones."

"When you seek to take over part of the Kingdom (of Denmark)'s territory, when we are subjected to pressure and threats by our closest ally, what are we to think about the country we have admired for so many years?" Prime Minister Frederiksen questioned.

Both Denmark and Greenland have, for long, been close allies of the United States. The US also has a strategic military and nuclear missile base in Greenland. But President Trump's threats of annexing the arctic island rich in natural and mineral resources, has led to widespread anti-US sentiment and resentment against the Trump Administration.

Last month, Greenlanders held the largest-ever protests in the island's history against the US. Just hours ahead of a visit by US Vice President JD Vance last month, Greenland announced the formation of a new autonomous government. Four political parties, representing 23 of the 31 seats in Greenland's Parliament, signed a historic coalition agreement to establish the new government. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, chairman of the Demokraatit (Democratic Party), will serve as prime minister.
 

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Russian Missile Strike Kills 12 In Ukrainian President Zelensky's Home City

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig killed 12 people on Friday, including three children, authorities said.

Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the city's military administration, said more than 50 people were wounded in the evening attack.

"Twelve people were killed in Kryvyi Rig," regional governor Sergiy Lysak said on Telegram.

He added later that this included "three children".

"The number of wounded is constantly increasing. This information will come later. A car and garages are on fire," he said.

Unverified video on social media taken from a distance showed a plume of smoke rising into the evening sky.

Kryvyi Rig, in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, is about 60 kilometres (37 miles) from the front line but has regularly been targeted by Russian drones and missiles.

A Russian ballistic attack on the city on Wednesday killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen others.

The strikes come as US President Donald Trump's administration pushes for a speedy end to the more than three-year war, holding talks with both Russia and Ukraine.

Moscow has rejected a joint US-Ukrainian proposal for an unconditional and full ceasefire, while Ukraine has accused Russia of dragging out talks with no intention of halting its offensive.

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Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card For Tourists From May 2025

Thailand is the perfect destination for travellers with its pristine beaches, beautiful temples, delicious food and pleasant weather. With more and more tourists visiting Thailand, the tropical country has now introduced a Digital Arrival Card to create a more seamless and efficient experience for visitors. Starting May 1, 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival.

What Is The Thailand Digital Arrival Card

According to the official Tourism Thailand website, this Digital Arrival Card is the electronic version of the traditional disembarkation card that foreign visitors complete upon arrival in Thailand. The card serves as an official record of the traveller's entry and provides essential information to immigration authorities.

Why Is Thailand Switching To Digital Arrival Cards

The digital arrival card promises faster immigration processing, reduced paperwork, and improved border security. This new system also attempts to modernise Thailand's immigration process and align it with global trends in smart travel technology.

The official website states that visitors have to register within 3 days before arrival.

Also Read: Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa: Who Can Apply, Benefits And How To Get It

How To Register For The Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Here is how to apply and receive your digital arrival card:

1. Log In To The Portal

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2. Complete Registration

• Key Details Required
• Personal Information:
• Full name, nationality, phone number, Email address and passport details Trip Information:
• Flight number, purpose of travel, and address in Thailand
• (e.g., hotel or residential address)

3. Submission

After completing the form online, you will receive an acknowledgement email at the address provided during submission.

4. At The Immigration Counter

Present your acknowledgement email and travel documents to the immigration officer upon arrival for verification.

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Bihar Board Class 10 Scrutiny Registration Begins On April 4, Check Steps To Apply, Criteria

Bihar Board Class 10 Scrutiny: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will begin the application process for Class 10 Scrutiny 2025. The exam results were declared on March 29. Candidates who are not satisfied with their marks in one or more subjects, or all subjects, can apply for scrutiny of their answer sheets.

The examination board today informed that applications must be submitted online through matric.bsebscrutiny.com, from April 4 to April 12. The scrutiny fee is Rs 120 per subject.

#BSEB #BiharBoard #Bihar pic.twitter.com/67NYcuTLEA

— Bihar School Examination Board (@officialbseb) April 3, 2025

Process To Apply For Scrutiny Online

• Visit the board's official website, matric.bsebscrutiny.com
• Click on "Apply for Scrutiny (Annual Secondary Examination 2025)."
• Enter roll code, roll number, and date of birth (Example: 52002-25000125-27-05-2009) to create a password and register.
• Keep the password secure for future use.
• The scrutiny application form will be displayed, showing the candidate's details and subject-wise marks.
• Select the subject(s) for which scrutiny is required by marking the checkbox (✔) next to the subject(s).

Payment Of Scrutiny Fee

• Click on "Make Payment" and pay the required fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
• After making the payment, candidates must verify within 24 hours whether the amount has been deducted from their bank account.
• If the amount is deducted but not deposited in the board's account, the application will be considered incomplete and rejected.

Scrutiny Process And Criteria

As per BSEB regulations, scrutiny will be conducted based on the following conditions:

• If marks from any inner pages of the answer sheet are not recorded on the front page, they will be corrected.
• If there is any error in the total marks calculation, it will be rectified.
• If any question or part of a question remains unevaluated, it will be assessed, and marks will be adjusted accordingly.
• Marks may increase, decrease, or remain unchanged after scrutiny.

Important Note For Compartment Candidates

If a candidate has failed in a maximum of two subjects and applies for both scrutiny and the Secondary Compartmental Examination 2025, the higher marks obtained after scrutiny will be considered final.

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Bengaluru Weather Forecast: City Braces for Heavy Rainfall As IMD Issues Yellow Alert

Bengaluru residents can expect heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning on April 3, 2025, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city. Temperatures are predicted to drop by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, accompanied by gusty winds.

The rainfall is attributed to a cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into a depression off the coast of Odisha. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) forecasts continued cloudy weather, thunderstorms, and moderate to heavy rainfall across several regions of Karnataka over the next five days. An orange alert has been issued for numerous districts in North Interior Karnataka, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.

According to a press release issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this trend of sporadic rainfall is expected to continue.

Chikkamagaluru and Hassan's maximum temperatures were nearly 7.5 degrees and 6 degrees below normal, respectively.

The maximum temperature ranged from 4 to 2 degrees below normal in Bidar, Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Chitradurga, Davangere, Kodagu, and Mysuru.

The IMD release also warned of isolated inundation in certain areas.

Residents and commuters have shared videos and photos of affected locations, with reports of waterlogging at the Aghara flyover and the Krishna temple road in Indiranagar.

Rain-affected areas in Bengaluru include Bellandur, HAL, CV Raman Nagar, Hoodi, KR Puram, Koramangala, Marathahalli, HSR Layout, Whitefield, and Hennur.

In Bengaluru, maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 29 degrees Celcius and 20 degrees Celcius, respectively, over the next 48 hours. 

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US Faces 'Generational' Flood Threat As Tornadoes, Heavy Rains Kill Two

Tornadoes have hit areas in Tennessee, Mississippi and other states in the United States.

The National Weather Service warned of "generational" floods in the US South and Midwest as tornadoes swept the country from Texas to Michigan, killing two people, per Reuters.

Stay safe, Nashville! ⚠️ Tornado warnings in effect with intense lightning strikes over downtown. Hope everyone finds shelter and stays protected. #Nashville #TornadoWarning #Tennessee https://t.co/f57rj064q3

— Krishna Gopal Sharma (@KrishnaG_Sharma) April 3, 2025

About 15 million people are under tornado watches, from Ohio to Mississippi, and nearly 6 million people are under the watch including people from Nashville, Tennessee and Tupelo, Mississippi.

Strong thunderstorms will move across the watch area and could produce tornadoes with gusts up to 75 miles per hour and rise up to 1.5 inches in diameter.

⚠️Tornado Warning, USA

?️The aftermath of an EF3+ #tornado in Lake City, #ArkansasStormReport
?️The aftermath of a tornado in Selmer, Tennessee

⭕️"It's pointless to keep doing the same thing and expect different results.” ©Albert Einstein#TornadoWarning #science #ClimateCrisis https://t.co/J1WcqfuE1W pic.twitter.com/EVabHKGU1y

— Irene (@irene_makarenko) April 3, 2025

A radio tower has toppled in Indiana, several vehicles have submerged in Indianapolis, homes have been damaged in Arkansas because of the storms and more than 200,000 customers are without power in these four states: Indiana, Arkansas, Missouri and Mississippi, according to CNN.

"A nocturnal wedge tornado looming just over your horizon has got to the most terrifying thing you can witness as a homeowner. Unfortunately, parts of Tennessee and Mississippi are experiencing that tonight.", says a post on X. 

Tornado watches are in effect for at least 17 million people in portions of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee.#Tornado #USA pic.twitter.com/WzdSFlyo95

— BuzzBrief (@WNongbri85599) April 3, 2025

A Climate Central study has found that since 1970, climate change has intensified hourly rainfall rates in 90% of US cities. Moreover, according to AccuWeather, up to four months worth of rain will fall in five days along a 1,000-mile-long swath from Texas to Ohio.

"People who have lived in a community their entire lives may see water rapidly rising and flooding areas they have never seen flood before," AccuWeather chief meteorologist Jonathan Porter said, per USA Today. "Do not assume that if you have not seen flooding in an area before, that it will not occur this time."
 

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Air India's Receives 1st Legacy B777 Plane Back After Heavy Refresh

Air India on Wednesday received the first of its legacy Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft after heavy refresh and the refresh of the remaining 12 planes is expected to be completed by year-end, according to officials.

Since the refit of the legacy B777 aircraft, which was to start last year, has been delayed due to supply chain issues, the airline decided to go for heavy refresh of these planes.

Heavy refresh of an aircraft includes having new carpets, seat covers, cushions and fixing broken seats.

Air India has a total of 40 legacy wide-body planes -- 13 B777s and 27 B787s.

The heavy refresh of the B777-300 ER was done in Singapore and completed in around 50 days. The heavy refresh of all the legacy B777s is expected to be completed by the end of this year, the officials said.

The refreshed aircraft will be deployed on the domestic route for one or two days and later for ultra-long operations.

The B777s are mainly deployed for ultra long haul flights connecting Toronto, Vancouver (Canada) and San Francisco, Chicago, Newark and New York (US).

Ultra-long haul flights are those having a duration of over 14 hours.

Air India has 13 legacy Boeing 777-300 ERs in its fleet of 198 planes. Some of these legacy planes have first-class cabins.

There are a total of 67 wide-body aircraft in the fleet -- 19 B777-300 ERs (including 6 leased from Etihad Airways), 8 B777-200 LRs (including 5 leased from Delta Air Lines), 27 legacy B787-8s, 7 B787-9s and 6 A350-600s.

The first legacy B787 will be flying out for retrofit in April.

The airline also has narrow-body planes -- 14 A321 neos, 13 A321 ceos, 94 A320 neos, 4 A320 ceos and 6 A319s.

Last month, Air India MD and CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline expects to complete the upgradation of all legacy wide body aircraft by mid-2027.

Under the USD 400 million retrofit programme for narrow-body and wide body planes, the first retrofitted A320 neo aircraft is already back in operations. The airline expects to refit all of the 27 A320 neo aircraft by the third quarter of this year.

While talking about the supply situation, Wilson had also said there were pinch points everywhere such as there are no engines for some narrow-body aircraft, there are issues with seat suppliers as well as availability of components and parts of fuselage.

"Reality is that it is going to remain a supply-constrained market, not just for Air India, India, (I am) talking about worldwide... for another 4-5 years," he had said.

In the context of the supply chain woes, he had also said, "We are victims of the circumstances as is every other airline".

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Drunk Man Poses As Ajmal Kasab's Brother, Threatens To Blast Control Room: Cops

A 28-year-old drunk security guard was arrested for allegedly posing as a "brother" of Mumbai attack terrorist Ajmal Kasab and threatening to blow up the the police control room and Mumbai Central with a bomb, officials said on Wednesday.

The accused, Piyush Shukla, was angry at police personnel after they asked him to leave the Mulund railway station in the early hours of Tuesday, which is the standard protocol followed by police personnel after the last local trains leave suburban stations.

Shukla felt slighted and decided to lodge a complaint with the police control room. He dialled police helpline number '100' early Tuesday under the influence of alcohol and started abusing the cop who attended the call, an official said.

"He introduced himself as the brother of 26/11 terrorist Mohd Ajmal Kasab and threatened to trigger a bomb blast at the police control room and Mumbai Central," the official said.

Police tracked down Shukla from Thane on Tuesday evening through his mobile phone location.

A case was registered at Mulund police station, the official said, adding that Shukla will be served with a notice.

Kasab, the only terrorist who was captured alive during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, was hanged after trial in November 2012.

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Lalu Prasad Yadav Admitted To AIIMS-Delhi For Treatment

RJD president and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad was on Wednesday admitted to AIIMS in Delhi for treatment, sources said.

The 76-year-old leader has been admitted to the Cardio Critical Care Unit of the Cardio-Neuro Centre under Dr Rakesh Yadav, Professor of Cardiology at AIIMS, they said.

A team of doctors is monitoring his condition, the sources said.

He was brought to AIIMS for treatment at around 9.35 pm after being admitted to a hospital in Patna for a brief period.

Talking to reporters in Patna, his son and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said Prasad had developed sores on his back and an arm, which he hopes to get operated upon in Delhi.

"Lalu ji had reached the airport in the afternoon to board his flight for Delhi. My mother Rabri Devi is accompanying him. A sudden drop in blood pressure was noted following which we rushed him to the Paras Hospital," the former deputy chief minister said.

According to Prakash Sinha, who led the team of doctors treating Prasad, "He was kept in the emergency ward where his condition improved after intravenous therapy. He wanted to know if he could go to Delhi in an air ambulance. We asked him to go ahead." Yadav, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, said, "My father is a man of courage. He chose to travel by a normal flight".

The young leader, however, admitted that the family was concerned about the ailing septuagenarian, who has been a diabetic for many years and has also undergone heart surgery and a kidney transplant.

Prasad was convicted in fodder scam cases and has been out on bail for several years on health grounds.

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Petition Filed In Allahabad High Court To Stop Justice Yashwant Varma From Taking Oath

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed before the Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench on Wednesday seeking a directive to its Chief Justice to refrain from administering the oath to Justice Yashwant Varma, court sources said.

The PIL cited the ongoing in-house inquiry ordered by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) into the recovery of "four to five semi-burnt sacks" of Indian currency notes from the residence of Justice Varma following after a fire incident last month.

Justice Varma was recently transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court in the midst of the cash stash row.

The PIL, filed by Vikash Chaturvedi, is expected to be heard on April 4, the sources said.

Advocate Ashok Pandey, representing Chaturvedi, argued that since the CJI has reportedly "directed the Allahabad High Court Chief Justice not to assign any judicial work to Justice Varma during the ongoing inquiry, there is no justification for proceeding with the oath ceremony".

The petitioner has also challenged the central government's notification dated March 28, 2025, which accepted the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Varma to the Allahabad High Court.

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CBI Names Chhattisgarh Ex-Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel In Betting App Case

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel was allegedly one of the beneficiaries of the Mahadev Betting scam, according to an Enforcement Directorate report, which is now part of the CBI FIR, officials said.

The CBI has re-registered the FIR of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Chhattisgarh police as its own case under the Indian Penal Code sections of 120-B (criminal conspiracy), cheating (420) and Chhattisgarh Gambling (Prohibition) Act.

Bhupesh Baghel has been listed in the FIR as accused number 6 of 19 named.

The allegations have been denied by Baghel, who termed the CBI action as politically motivated.

The CBI registered the FIR on December 18 last year and conducted searches at the residence of Baghel on March 26. The FIR was made public on Tuesday.

According to the procedure in cases referred to the CBI by a state government, the agency re-registers the FIR of the state police as its own case.

Taking the FIR as the starting point of the investigation, the central agency probes the case and gives its findings to a special court in the form of a final report, which may or may not carry the allegations of the FIR.

The FIR of the Chhattisgarh EOW, referred to the CBI by the state government, was filed on the basis of an Enforcement Directorate report to state police.

The ED report, which became part of the EOW FIR and now the CBI case, alleged that Dubai-based Sourabh Chandrakar, Ravi Uppal, Shubham Soni, and Anil Kumar Agrawal are the main owners of the company 'Mahadev Online Book' which ran an online "betting empire" through "massive call centres." The report also said that the promoters and associates of the company have obtained citizenship of Vanuatu in "order to escape the clutches of law." It alleged that Mahadev Online Book and its sister concerns were generating betting proceeds to the tune of Rs 450 crore every month.

The ED has alleged that promoters and associates were dealing in cryptocurrencies to hide the money trail from the authorities.

On the alleged role of Baghel, the ED report said that he has been named by the promoters of Mahadev Online Book as a "beneficiary" of the betting funds.

"It has also been revealed by Chandrabhushan Verma (a police personnel who was the main link between Dubai-based promoters and Chhattisgarh-based powers that be) that his (Baghel's) OSD and political advisor were being paid proceeds out of Mahadev Online Book regularly," the report, now part of the CBI FIR, alleged.

The ED said that in 2023, it had seized Rs 5.39 crore in cash from one Asim Das, an alleged cash courier.

The federal agency said it was able to obtain from the mobile phone of Asim Das a voice note, which was claimed to have been shared by Shubham Soni.

The recording, it alleged, made it "clearly evident" that the seized account was meant for one "Mr Baghel," who was identified by Asim Das as "Ex-CM of state Mr Bhupesh Baghel" in a statement he gave on November 3, 2023.

"As per the voice note, it was also gathered that Shubham Soni was claiming that he had also made such payments prior to this incident," the report said.

The ED had arrested Das in 2023 from a hotel in Raipur, just before the first phase of the Assembly polls in Chhattisgarh.

In the wake of the March 26 searches, Baghel had said the previous Congress government had taken stern action against Mahadev betting app.

"During (previous) Congress government in the state, around 74 FIRs were lodged in connection with Mahadev betting app and more than 200 people were arrested and over 2,000 bank accounts related to it were frozen.

"We took action against the app but they (government agencies) claim we protected the app and took money. How will the one who takes action accept the protection money? Protection money is taken where there is a double engine (government) and betting is still functional," he claimed.

Baghel also claimed that the then Congress government had requested the Centre to issue a lookout circular against Chandrakar and Uppal and arrest them from foreign destinations.

"But (religious guru) Pradeep Mishra, who praises BJP, visited Dubai by becoming a guest of Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal. If CBI officials have courage, they should ask Pardeep Mishra whose programme is currently underway in the home district of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Jashpur, about his relations with Saurabh Chandrakar and Pradeep Mishra," Baghel had said.

The CBI, in its statement after the searches, said, "Investigations have revealed that the promoters allegedly paid substantial amounts as 'protection money' to public servants to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted functioning of their illegal betting network."

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Delhi Man Declares Living Son Dead To Claim Rs 2 Crore Insurance, Case Filed

A father falsely declared his son dead and obtained a fake cremation certificate to claim a term insurance amount of Rs 2 crore, DCP Dwarka said on Monday. An FIR has been registered against the accused.

DCP Dwarka Ankit Singh said, "In Najafgarh, on March 5, 2025, we received a PCR call of a man reporting his son's bike accident. Father Satish said that his son Gagan was dead and had been cremated. The case was suspicious. ACP Najafgarh asked for a detailed report. The Investigation Officer inquired thoroughly. It was revealed that there was no accident and there was no CCTV footage of one bike hitting another bike."

He further added that even local informers were unaware of any such accident.

"The caller was interrogated. The father said that his son met with an accident and was taken to a rural health centre. From there, he was taken to a private hospital. After his death, he was cremated in Hapur. He also showed a cremation certificate. During interrogation, it was revealed that the father had got his son's term insurance of Rs 2 crore done before 3 months. He orchestrated a plan with an advocate called Manmohan," he further said.

He revealed that the accused was under financial distress due to outstanding loans and debts.

"His financial condition was not good. The advocate supported him. The advocate suggested him to get false documents from a private hospital," he added.

An FIR has been registered in the case.

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