The Indian Embassy in Libya successfully facilitated the return of 18 Indian citizens from Benghazi, who had been stranded for several weeks due to security issues. The embassy closely worked with Libyan authorities to secure the necessary permissions and travel documents for their repatriation.
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Residents of northeast Delhi enthusiastically participated in the Delhi legislative assembly elections, with Mustafabad recording the highest turnout at 69%. Despite various efforts to boost voter awareness, overall voter turnout saw a decline in several constituencies, particularly urban areas.
Three people, including a woman, died and several were injured when a KSRTC bus fell into a gorge near Pullupara in a hill district. The bus was returning to Mavelikara after a trip to Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. Rescue operations involving Police and Fire Services were promptly initiated. The deceased's bodies are at a private hospital in Mundakayam.
Shiv Sena UBT criticized former CJI D Y Chandrachud for inaction on the party split and alleged violation of the anti-defection law. They claimed an "undeclared Emergency" exists due to the Constitution being "played" with, citing concerns about judicial independence under the BJP government and referencing past allegations of government interference by Supreme Court judges.
Opposition parties initiated a motion to remove Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman, citing bias and unfair conduct. They accused him of favoring the ruling party and denying the opposition opportunities to respond. Although the initial notice may not meet procedural deadlines, the opposition plans to resubmit it in the next session.
Asteroid 2014 TN17, measuring 540 feet wide, will safely pass Earth on March 26, 2025, despite being classified as potentially hazardous. Traveling at 77,282 km/h, its distance of 5 million kilometers ensures no immediate threat, but future orbital shifts could pose significant risks. NASA closely monitors such asteroids due to their catastrophic potential if trajectories change.
President Donald Trump has made reciprocal tariffs a cornerstone of his trade policy, framing them as part of his broader “America First†agenda. On April 2, 2025, Trump officially unveiled his reciprocal tariff plan, calling it a necessary step to combat what he describes as decades of unfair trade practices by foreign nations. He declared the day “Liberation Day for American Trade,†signaling his administration’s commitment to leveling the playing field for U.S. businesses.
Pakistan's military killed all Baloch Liberation Army terrorists and freed 300 hostages in Balochistan. The militant group hijacked the Jaffar Express train. The operation left 21 hostages dead due to militant actions. The train had over 450 passengers including security personnel. The terrorists were in contact with their leaders in Afghanistan.
Karnataka has become India's largest producer of coconuts, surpassing Kerala, which previously held the top spot. According to the Centre’s Coconut Development Board, Karnataka produced 726 crore coconuts in the first two quarters of 2023-24. This success is attributed to the trend of ‘weekend agriculture’ in southern districts and efficient farming practices.