Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that MSRTC is facing significant financial losses due to concessions provided to women and senior citizens, amounting to Rs 3 crore daily. However, DCM Ekanth Shinde assured that these discounts will continue despite the financial strain.
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Donald Trump proposed the US take control of Gaza, relocating 2 million Palestinians to develop the area into a 'Riviera of the Middle East.' This suggestion drew widespread backlash from both Arab nations and US lawmakers, with critics labeling the idea as deranged and problematic.
Madras high court has formed an all-women SIT of IPS officers to probe the Anna University rape case and ordered Rs 25 lakh compensation to the survivor. The compensation will come from the salaries of the police who leaked the FIR. The court also mandated the university to waive all charges for the survivor.
Air fares from Hyderabad to Prayagraj and Ayodhya have surged four-fold due to the Kumbh Mela, with one-way tickets costing between 24,000 to 30,000—higher than some international destinations. This increase is driven by the second 'Shahi Snan' on Jan 29 and limited seat availability. Pilgrims are also paying high prices for accommodation near Prayagraj.
Karnataka's revenue department repossessed 14 acres of contested land in Ramanagara district from Union minister HD Kumaraswamy and his relatives. The action followed a High Court order prompting officials to move swiftly. Kumaraswamy claims the action is politically motivated and insists he purchased the land legally 40 years ago.
The body of Shiri Bibas, an Israeli mother abducted and killed in Gaza, has been identified after over a year. Her two young sons, also killed in captivity, will be laid to rest alongside her. Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Hamas for initially returning incorrect remains.
President Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, 20% on Chinese goods—have triggered a full-scale trade war. Retaliatory tariffs from these nations threaten higher consumer prices, economic losses, and supply chain disruptions. Key industries like retail, agriculture, and automotive face significant risks. Experts warn of GDP decline and inflation, while uncertainty looms over whether tariffs will persist or force policy reversals.
On March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of North America, Europe, Africa, northern Asia, Greenland, and Iceland. The northeastern United States will see it at sunrise. Western Europe and northwestern Africa will experience it in the mid- to late morning. However, it will not be visible in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opposition leaders for their recent remarks on the Maha Kumbh, accusing them of attacking Hindu faith and culture. He emphasized the grandeur and unifying nature of the event, countering comments by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.