Tamil Nadu's Stalin government replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter for the state budget, sparking criticism from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leaders. They argue that the rupee symbol has national significance and should not be altered. The DMK defends the move as a promotion of regional pride.
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An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Mayurbhanj district was found dead in his Kota hostel room on Thursday night in a suspected suicide. No suicide note was discovered. This is the third coaching student suicide in Kota this year. Abhijeet Giri had been preparing for the medical entrance exam since April and was performing well in his studies.
After an eight-run win over England, Afghanistan aim to defeat Australia to secure a semi-final spot in the ICC Champions Trophy. The pivotal match in Lahore is crucial for Afghanistan's progress. Weather forecasts predict morning showers. Australia lead the head-to-head record but Afghanistan's recent T20 success boosts their confidence.
Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, Israel's top military leader, resigned due to failures in security and intelligence leading to Hamas' surprise attack on October 7, 2023. Concurrently, Israel carries out a significant military operation in Jenin, escalating tensions as a ceasefire with Gaza's Hamas fighters remains fragile.
Virender Sehwag criticised MS Dhoni's brief innings during Chennai Super Kings' crushing defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, dismissing any notion that Dhoni's presence could have salvaged the innings. CSK suffered a historic loss, their first three consecutive defeats at Chepauk, managing a paltry 103/9.
A 65-year-old woman was brutally attacked by a pack of stray dogs while on her morning walk in Jalandhar. The incident, caught on CCTV in December last year, occurred near Doordarshan Enclave. She suffered over 25 dog bites and a severe head injury before being rescued by a young bystander.
Noida International Airport's launch is postponed beyond April due to delays in terminal construction, specifically for international passengers. DGCA and BCAS clearances, essential for commercial operations, are also pending. Domestic services may start earlier, with the timeline to be decided in a meeting led by CM Yogi Adityanath.
The Parliament of India approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after intense debates, highlighting its aim to reform Waqf property management and address corruption. The Bill passed with majority support, despite opposition accusations of it being unconstitutional and biased against the Muslim minority. The Bill now awaits the President's assent to become law.
President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to imposing reciprocal taxes on India, citing high tariffs on American goods. He emphasized that if India imposes tariffs, the US will respond in kind. While trade tensions are anticipated, India could potentially benefit from trade diversions caused by Trump's tariff policies targeting other nations.
US President Trump criticized Ukraine's Zelenskyy for engaging in the war with Russia, suggesting the conflict could have been avoided with a deal. Trump claimed he could have easily struck an agreement. Meanwhile, Putin endorsed Trump's assertion, while Zelenskyy accused Putin of trying to manipulate Trump's peace aspirations. Despite Trump's claims, hostilities continue.