Elon Musk addressed allegations regarding the cancellation of USAID contracts with MANA Nutrition, emphasizing no one has died due to a brief funding pause. He assured that the contract was restored and payment should be received soon, dismissing claims that media pressure influenced the decision.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed discontent with the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the cancellation of 25,000 teacher and non-teaching staff appointments in government schools. The court found large-scale manipulation in the recruitment process, ordering a fresh recruitment drive while allowing non-tainted candidates to return to previous government positions.
A suicide bombing in Kabul killed Taliban refugee minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani and two others. This marks the most significant attack on a senior Taliban official since their return to power. No group claimed responsibility, but the attack raises concerns about the Taliban's stability and internal dynamics, particularly given Sirajuddin Haqqani's recent criticisms of the Taliban leader.
In an encounter in the forests of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, at least eighteen Maoists and a security personnel were killed. The security forces recovered weapons and explosives from the site. The operation against the Maoists is still underway, and the casualty count may increase.
US President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports are expected to have a limited impact, reducing exports by only 3-3.5%, according to an SBI report. India is countering potential impacts by diversifying its export markets and enhancing trade routes, aiming for sustainable growth despite new tariffs.
The Kerala High Court acknowledged the dilution of the belief that no girl would falsely accuse someone of sexual assault. This came after quashing a case against a man accused of exploiting a woman with a false marriage promise.
Leader trapped in Assam's flooded coal mine arrested; dewatering of 340ft-shaft continues with ONGC and Coal India machines. Congress protests illegal coal syndicate, accusing CM Sarma's government of failure, demanding identification and punishment of the syndicate kingpin and support for affected families.
A senior engineer at the Indian Air Force's Central Air Command in Bamrauli was fatally shot by an unidentified assailant while he slept. The incident occurred around 3 am, and CCTV footage captured the masked intruder. Police have initiated a probe and collected forensic evidence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia from April 22-23, 2025, marking his third official trip. This visit, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, builds upon strengthened ties following the Crown Prince's visit to India in 2023. Discussions will focus on expanding cooperation across strategic sectors and addressing regional and global developments.
A 20-year-old MBBS student, Ivy Prasad, was found hanging in her room at Kamarhati ESI Hospital quarters. Her mother, a doctor, discovered her after multiple unanswered calls. No suicide note was found, and police have registered a case of unnatural death. Authorities suspect depression; an investigation is underway, and a post-mortem is being conducted.