The Philippines is urging India to join the US, Australia, and Japan in the 'Squad' alliance to counter China's territorial expansion in the South China Sea. Amid concerns over China's coercive tactics, military officials discussed bolstering maritime security in the Indo-Pacific during the Raisina Dialogue.
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Hundreds of investors have been allegedly duped of crores by Falcon Invoice Discounting, a P2P web platform that unexpectedly shut down its offices. Cyberabad police have filed multiple cases against the company's management for fraud. Special teams have been set up to track down the accused and recover the collected funds.
Mark Carney, set to become Canada's next Prime Minister, aims to strengthen trade relations with India. Winning 85.9% of the Liberal Party vote, Carney emphasizes diversifying trade ties and values-based commercial relationships. His expertise in India's economy through Brookfield Asset Management bodes well for enhancing Canada-India economic and strategic connections.
Easter Sunday, a pivotal Christian festival symbolizing renewal and hope, will be observed on April 20th, 2025. This movable feast, determined by the lunar calendar, commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. Formalized in 325 AD, Easter also concludes Lent, a period of reflection. The occasion is marked by exchanging wishes and celebrating the enduring themes of faith, love, and new beginnings.
Jasprit Bumrah's 4-56 and a milestone 200th Test wicket gave India hope on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test, but Australia's lower-order resistance, led by Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins, held firm. Despite the missed catches by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Australia reached 228/9 at stumps, leading by 333 runs, setting up a thrilling final day.
India's spin strategy in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, has been inconsistent. The team has used a different spinner in each Test so far, leading to criticism from commentators like Harbhajan Singh. With the series tied 1-1, India aims for a historic third consecutive series win in Australia.
Dominic LeBlanc has been appointed as Canada's new finance minister following Chrystia Freeland's abrupt resignation. Freeland's departure stems from disagreements with Prime Minister Trudeau over fiscal policy. LeBlanc, a close Trudeau ally, faces the challenge of managing a growing deficit and potential US tariffs. His appointment aims to stabilize the government amidst economic uncertainty and rising political pressure.
The state's first Budget after Mahayuti govt's win reveals a record-high debt of Rs 9.3 lakh crore and a revenue deficit of Rs 45,891 crore for 2025-26. No new major schemes are introduced, focusing instead on existing ones. Local body poll budget allocations have increased, and new taxes are proposed to generate Rs 1,125 crore revenue.
The Gujarat High Court has upheld the acquittal of six individuals accused of killing three British nationals of Indian origin during the 2002 riots. The decision followed the special SIT court’s ruling that cited insufficient evidence, relying primarily on an anonymous complaint to the British High Commission.
Off-field controversies have marred the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with incidents like the Indian national anthem mix-up before the England-Australia match, the PCB's complaint about the missing 'Pakistan' watermark, and a flag controversy at Karachi's National Stadium. These issues have overshadowed the tournament, raising questions about the professionalism of the organisers.