United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer met US President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss US-UK relations. Body language expert Caroline Goyder highlighted the evident contrast between Trump's relaxed demeanor and Starmer's nervous gestures. Starmer faced the pressure of this significant political moment.
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The Vatican released the first photo and video of Pope Francis in repose, dressed in red liturgical vestments. He died at 88 from a cerebral stroke, as confirmed by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli. Pope Francis requested a modest burial at the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major, departing from the tradition of entombing popes at St Peter’s Basilica.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath revealed that the company is experiencing its first business slowdown in 15 years. A decline in active users across major stock broking platforms signifies a broader market correction. According to National Stock Exchange (NSE) data, eight of the top 10 broking firms saw a decline in active investors in February. Kamath noted a 30% drop in trading activity due to market conditions and regulatory changes.
The tenure for filing updated tax returns has been extended from two to four years, allowing taxpayers more time to correct discrepancies. However, steep additional taxes of up to 70% apply for delayed filings. The updated returns cannot be used to claim missed tax benefits or adjust losses. Nearly 90 lakh taxpayers have already utilized this facility.
FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation due to its failure to implement necessary constitutional amendments for better governance. The federation has been under the supervision of a FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee since 2019, which has struggled with internal conflicts and delays. The suspension will remain until the amendments are adopted.
Former Haryana chief minister and INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala passed away at 89 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Gurgaon residence. Chautala, a five-time chief minister, was rushed to Medanta Hospital but couldn't be saved. Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and other political leaders expressed condolences, remembering Chautala's service to the state and society.
During 'Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav,' Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stressed the importance of mother tongue education, highlighting its role in nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and cultural connection. He noted that the National Education Policy 2020 supports this vision, though challenges persist in implementing vernacular learning in higher education. State-level efforts and research underscore benefits like improved cognitive development and academic performance, yet... Expand
Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Sikandar' was released on March 30, 2025, and has accumulated ₹84.45 crore in four days. Despite its high initial expectations, the film received mixed reviews and witnessed a substantial post-Eid drop in earnings, recording a 50% decline on day 4.
Light rain and dense fog in New Delhi brought pleasant weather, while reducing pollution levels. The city's air quality index remained in the 'very poor' category. IMD forecasts thunderstorms and further showers. Stage IV measures to curb severe pollution were revoked, though actions to prevent further air quality deterioration remain in force.
The Adani Group is selling its 44% stake in Adani Wilmar to Wilmar International for $2 billion, shifting focus to its core infrastructure business. This deal marks the end of Adani's 25-year foray into staples, following US accusations of securities fraud against Gautam Adani.