Two flights carrying nearly 190 Venezuelans deported from the US landed in Caracas, marking the first repatriation under a new US-Venezuela agreement. Many deportees have alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. While this could signal a shift in US-Venezuela relations, concerns arise over potential retaliation against returnees by Maduro’s regime.
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India has affirmed PM Modi's attendance at the Bimstec summit in Thailand on April 3-4. The summit serves as a pivotal platform for enhancing regional cooperation, connectivity, and security, especially in light of the stalled SAARC summit process. Bangladesh will assume the Chair from Thailand this year.
Rajat Kumar, who once saved cricketer Rishabh Pant, is now accused of poisoning his girlfriend Manu Kashyap, after they both consumed poison in a tragic suicide pact due to forbidden love. While Rajat is still undergoing treatment, Manu did not survive. Her family's accusation has turned the village against Rajat.
Advocate Kanav Sharma, president of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha's Jammu wing, was injured after being shot by electricity department employee Harvinder Singh during a parking dispute in Roop Nagar. Sharma was hospitalized and is in stable condition. Police are investigating the incident to determine the motive behind the attack.
Kerala may get a nuclear power station if the state provides land, suggested during a high-level meeting between Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar and state power minister K Krishnankutty. Discussions included power demand, renewable energy, and additional power allocation, with central support for energy storage and coal linkage.
Guru Ghasidas Central University in Chhattisgarh is investigating allegations that a programme officer forced students to offer namaz during an NSS camp held in Shivtaraiin. Students claim they were threatened with certificate withholding for protesting the 'forced namaz'. Police have requested details from the university as part of their inquiry into the complaint.
India has compelled Apple and Google to remove numerous VPN apps, including Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1, from their stores. This action enforces a 2022 regulation mandating VPN providers keep detailed customer records. Initially, companies like NordVPN resisted by ceasing to market their services in the country.
Sachin Tendulkar's India Masters clinched the International Masters League 2025 title by defeating West Indies Masters in Raipur. The match saw a heated exchange between Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best, requiring Brian Lara's intervention. Despite the tension, India comfortably chased 149 with Ambati Rayudu's 74-run contribution and Sachin's vintage performance, sealing victory with six wickets.
A late-night brawl erupted at a Noida cafe between two groups, triggered by caste-related songs. Six arrests were made, including a Delhi Police head constable. The clash involved property damage, a gunshot, and stick-wielding men. The illegally operating cafe has been shut down again.
Mohanlal expressed regret over distress caused by political themes in Empuraan, leading to 17 changes by CBFC. Despite backlash over its portrayal of '02 Gujarat riots, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and VD Satheesan condemned the Sangh Parivar’s pressure on the film.