A French court has banned Marine Le Pen from running for office after convicting her of embezzling public funds via fake jobs at the European Parliament. This decision prevents her from contesting the 2027 presidential election and could reshape France’s political landscape. Le Pen, along with National Rally members, was found guilty of misusing EU funds.
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Traffic was disrupted on Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, near Koyambedu, as DMDK workers and others gathered for Vijayakanth’s first death anniversary. DMDK leaders and workers breached security and held a rally, leading to traffic diversions and congestion. Vehicles moved slowly while the crowd added to the chaos. Traffic resumed after police intervention.
An ambulance transporting the bodies of three terrorists from the Khalistan Zindabad Force, killed in a joint Punjab and Uttar Pradesh Police operation, crashed near Rampur bypass. No casualties were reported. The ambulance was hit by an unknown vehicle. Rampur police arrived at the scene and moved the bodies to another vehicle.
Three people, including a woman, died and several were injured when a KSRTC bus fell into a gorge near Pullupara in a hill district. The bus was returning to Mavelikara after a trip to Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. Rescue operations involving Police and Fire Services were promptly initiated. The deceased's bodies are at a private hospital in Mundakayam.
The annual skiing and snowboarding championship in Auli, scheduled for March 16-19, has been postponed for the third year due to inadequate snowfall. Despite preparations, the lack of sufficient snow depth on the slopes led to this decision. The event was initially set for January but was delayed in hopes of better snowfall, which didn’t occur.
HDFC Bank reported a 6.6% increase in standalone net profit for Q4 FY25, reaching Rs 17,616 crore. Total income remained nearly flat at Rs 89,488 crore, while interest income rose to Rs 77,460 crore. The board recommended a dividend of Rs 22 per share. Asset quality slightly deteriorated, with gross NPAs rising to 1.33%.
Four passengers were killed and 15 injured when a bus collided with a lorry on the Chittoor-Thatchur Highway near Gangasagaram. The incident occurred at 11.15 pm on Thursday in Gajulapalli village. Among the injured, four are in critical condition. The lorry driver fled the scene, and the casualties were taken to various hospitals for treatment.
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.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has criticized Russian President Putin for his hesitancy regarding the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire. Zelenskyy accuses Putin of using manipulation and creating complications to indirectly refuse the ceasefire, while asserting that Russia prefers to prolong the conflict despite the opportunity for peace.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized BJP, urging direct actions supporting Tamil by making it an official language and stopping Hindi imposition. Stalin emphasized deeds over symbolic gestures, highlighting the need for practical steps like special schemes and proper disaster relief funds for Tamil Nadu.
Uttar Pradesh has become a key sports hub, hosting international events like MotoGP and the IPL, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership. The state focuses on infrastructure, training, and cash rewards to motivate athletes. Sports facilities are being developed at various levels, including a major cricket stadium in Varanasi and upgrades to existing sports colleges.