In a parliamentary address, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the misuse of religious history and criticized laws targeting minorities. He highlighted the erosion of constitutional rights, citing cow vigilantism, lynchings, and hijab bans. Owaisi questioned the government's role in rising communal tensions and its impact on the nation's progress.
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Elon Musk humorously responded to the resurfacing of a 9-year-old photo of himself in a distinctive gothic outfit, which rekindled social media buzz with memes and jokes. The photo, which seemed out of character for Musk, garnered significant attention and playful reactions online.
India's National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a record low of 29 exams in 2024, a significant drop from 66 in 2023. This decline follows a year plagued by paper leaks, postponements, and administrative issues, impacting 85.78 lakh registered students. The NTA, responsible for major exams like NEET, JEE, and CUET, faced criticism and leadership changes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic two-day visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades. He engaged with Kuwait's leadership, elevating the bilateral partnership to a strategic level. Modi received Kuwait's highest honor and discussed collaborations across various sectors. Kuwait's Prime Minister personally saw Modi off, signifying the strengthened ties between the two nations.
A 25-year-old man from Agra has been arrested for defrauding a Nainital professor of Rs 47 lakh using a digital house arrest scam. The longest known digital arrest in Uttarakhand, the victim was manipulated over 18 days, transferring funds under the scammer's threats.
Tesla has initiated the certification and homologation process for the Model Y and Model 3 in India as required to enter the market. The Indian EV market is growing, with sales increasing by 20%, due to government initiatives and subsidies.
The first cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country have been confirmed in two infants. The virus is prevalent globally, with heightened vulnerability to infants, older adults, and immunocompromised. Delhi authorities have issued advisories, mandating strict isolation protocols and reporting of cases. Hospitals are instructed to document and report cases for accurate monitoring.
Nasa has postponed the launch of its SPHEREx and PUNCH missions scheduled on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. The delay allows for further rocket checkouts. SPHEREx will scan the sky in infrared light to study galaxies and cosmic history, while PUNCH will investigate the sun's outer atmosphere and solar wind to improve space weather predictions.
Bollywood buzzed with news this week! Keerthy Suresh began pre-wedding festivities before her December nuptials, while Shatrughan Sinha reflected on his past relationships with Reena Roy and Poonam Sinha. Saira Banu shared touching memories of Dilip Kumar, and Mahira Khan addressed Shah Rukh Khan trolls.
US President Trump is intensifying his trade war, imposing tariffs on India from April 2 for what he claims are unfair duties on US goods. While targeting China’s economic expansion, the resulting oversupply of cheap Chinese products is harming local industries globally. Countries like India are considering tariff reductions to avert a full-scale trade war.