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Rajasthan implements Textile and Apparel Policy 2025 amid US reciprocal tariffs
Jaipur, April 5: The Rajasthan government on Saturday implemented the Textile and Apparel Policy 2025 amid US reciprocal tariffs.
Karnataka High Court urges Parliament, states to enact Uniform Civil Code
Bengaluru, April 5: Karnataka High Court has urged the Parliament and state legislatures to enact the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), underlining that it will ensure equality for women, bring equality among castes and religions and also uphold individual dignity.
AIMPLB condemns Waqf Bill as 'attack on Islamic values', announces protests
New Delhi, April 5: All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament. The outfit has claimed that it severely ‘threatens Islamic values, Shariah, and the core principles of the Indian Constitution’. The AIMPLB has declared its intention to launch a nationwide protest campaign, asserting that these amendments undermine the rights and freedoms of Muslims in the country.
Govt aiming to make India a global maritime leader: Sonowal
New Delhi, April 5: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that the government is aiming to make India a global maritime leader as the ocean connects us not just to trade, but to opportunity, growth, and national progress.
Shooting World Cup: Esha Singh bags silver in women's 25m pistol, third medal for India
New Delhi, April 5: Air Pistol Mixed Team world champion Esha Singh bagged a second individual silver medal in the ISSF World Cup, tallying 35 in the women’s 25m pistol final, to finish behind China’s Sun Yujie, who won gold with 38 hits after the 10th and final five-shot series.
Weekly Horoscope (6th April – 12th April 2025)
Chennai, April 5: Greetings, dear seekers! As we step into this vibrant week, the cosmic energies are aligning to bring growth, clarity, and new opportunities.
Bihar: Chirag Paswan visits ailing mother in ancestral village
Patna, April 5: Union Minister Chirag Paswan visited his ailing mother in his ancestral village in Khagaria’s Shaharbanni on Saturday.
'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' a big success in Varanasi, one lakh registrations recorded
Varanasi, April 5: Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’, 1 lakh people in Varanasi have registered for the scheme. The process of installing solar panels under this initiative is rapidly increasing, providing relief to city residents in their electricity bills while also offering subsidies from the government.
TN receives Rs 522.34 crore as additional central assistance for natural calamities
Chennai, April 5: The Union government has sanctioned an additional assistance of Rs 522.34 crore to Tamil Nadu to help address the devastation caused by recent natural calamities.
Gandhis 'abandoned' Muslims in Waqf Bill debate: Amit Malviya slams Rahul, Priyanka's absence
New Delhi, April 5: The absence of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the heated debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha drew criticism from the BJP, which accused them of neglecting the Muslim community that they often claim to 'advocate for'.
Bihar: NDA leaders showcase unity at workers' conference; target record victory in Assembly polls
Patna, April 5: In a major show of strength and unity, the state presidents of all five constituent parties of the NDA in Bihar came together on a single stage at a joint workers' conference held at Islamia School Ground in Bihar's Sheikhpura on Saturday.
Insurgency almost finished in Assam: Arunachal CM Khandu
Itanagar, April 5: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that insurgency, which affected Assam for decades, impacting Arunachal Pradesh as well, is almost finished due to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's efforts and blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Goyal assures deeptech startups of big push from Rs 10,000 crore Fund
New Delhi, April 5: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Saturday that the government will provide a substantial outlay for deeptech startups from the Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds scheme.
Tara Sutaria enjoys 'Seafood Saturday' at home
Mumbai, April 5: Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria enjoyed 'Seafood Saturday' in the comfort of her home.
'Laapataa Ladies' writer Biplab Goswami reacts to plagiarism claims
Mumbai, April 5: Kiran Rao’s highly acclaimed drama 'Laapataa Ladies' was recently accused of being heavily inspired by the 2019 Arabic film 'Burqa City'.
IPL 2025: Power-play definitely a concern for CSK in both batting and bowling, admits Gaikwad
Chennai, April 5: After five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings suffered their second successive home defeat in IPL 2025, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that the power-play phase is a major concern for them in both batting and bowling.
IPL 2025: 'Finisher' Dhoni fails to win match for CSK, gets trolled on social media
Mumbai, April 5: The fans kept waiting for the thunderous sixes, helicopter shots, and mesmerising hits to the boundary from Mahendra Singh Dhoni. But they did not come on Saturday, as Chennai Super Kings lost another match in their den.
PM Modi pays tribute at Indian Peace Keeping Force Memorial in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited and laid a wreath at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, near Colombo, on Saturday evening. While paying respects, he hailed the brave soldiers of the IPKF who had laid down their lives in the service of peace, unity and the territorial integrity of Sri Lanka.
IPL 2025: Happy to have got the opportunity to play at the top of the order, says KL Rahul
Chennai, April 5: KL Rahul, who slammed a superb 77 to set up Delhi Capitals’ 25-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, said he was happy about getting the chance to play as an opener and credited the work put on the mental side of things helping him adapt to any batting position.
CM Vijayan, Congress slam now withdrawn article in RSS mouthpiece on church land
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, state Congress President K. Sudhakaran and others on Saturday slammed the mindset of the RSS even as it withdrew an article that appeared in their mouthpiece about the land holdings of the Catholic Church and the Waqf Board.
231 DJ consoles seized ahead of Ram Navami in Bihar: Police
Patna, April 5: With Ram Navami being celebrated on Sunday, Bihar Police and law enforcement agencies across the state are on high alert to ensure peaceful celebrations.
In Sri Lanka, PM Modi reiterates India's strong commitment to development of Indian Origin Tamil community
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's strong commitment to the development and progress of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community in Sri Lanka during his meeting with the community leaders in Colombo.
You will love it, says Ram Charan about the first shot of 'Peddi'
Chennai, April 5: Actor Ram Charan seems to be unable to contain his excitement after watching the first shot of his upcoming film, ‘Peddi’, which is being directed by Buchi Babu Sana.
Young Indian entrepreneurs solving real problems rooted in communities: Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, April 5: Young entrepreneurs in India are not merely chasing success but solving real problems rooted in communities, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said on Saturday.
Vicky Kaushal & Samantha pen special birthday wishes for Rashmika as she turns 29
Mumbai, April 5: One of the most bankable actresses in Bollywood, Rashmika Mandanna has turned 29 on Saturday.
IPL 2025: Rahul's 77 sets up DC's 25-run win over CSK, takes them to top of points table
Chennai, April 5: Pushed to open the batting in the absence of Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul brought back memories of his free-flowing self in T20s by slamming a superb 77 and set up Delhi Capitals’ solid 25-run win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in match 17 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
Mamata trying to create confusion over school jobs loss matter, claims BJP
Kolkata, April 5: Two senior BJP leaders in West Bengal on Saturday claimed that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is trying to confuse the people in the state on the issue of cancellation of the 25,753 school jobs following an order of the Supreme Court last week, by constantly blaming others.
Australian PM candidates campaign in country's north four weeks out from election
Canberra, April 5: Australia's Prime Minister has announced additional support for communities affected by catastrophic flooding in the country's northeast.
Kartik Aaryan participates in the 'Annual Baba conference'
Mumbai, April 5: Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan took part in the 'Annual Baba conference' during his stay in Darjeeling.
NDMC Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Chahal studies Surat's rainwater harvesting steps
New Delhi, April 5: Aiming to gain first-hand insight into innovative rainwater harvesting, flood management, and water conservation practices, a team led by New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal visited Surat, an official said on Saturday.
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House to discuss new tariffs imposed on Israel: media
Jerusalem, April 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Saturday.
Fourth song 'Priyamara' from 'Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi' released!
Chennai, April 5: The makers of directors Nithin-Bharath’s upcoming romantic comedy ‘Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi’, featuring Pradeep Machiraju in the lead, on Saturday released ‘Priyamara’, the fourth single from the film.
IPL 2025: DC beat CSK by 25 runs, become new table toppers with win at Chepauk after 15 years
Chennai, April 5: Delhi Capitals maintained their unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a 25-run win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. DC are the new table toppers of the ongoing tournament by winning a game in Chepauk for the first time after 2010.
Govt issues tenders for strengthening 1,000 km of rural roads: Punjab minister Cheema
Chandigarh, April 5: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday said the government has issued tenders for strengthening 1,000 km of rural roads, marking a significant step towards infrastructure development.
Need to reorient future roles of armed forces: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday asserted that it is a necessity to reorient the future roles of the armed forces amidst the present unpredictable geopolitical landscape.
Himachal CM lays foundation stone of Forest Rest House in Sara Gadakufar
Shimla, April 5: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday virtually laid the foundation stone of Forest Rest House to be constructed at Sara Gadakufar in Theog in Shimla district.
Sunita Ahuja speaks about her son Yashwardhan Ahuja's Bollywood debut
Mumbai, April 5: Ahead of son Yashvardhan Ahuja's much-anticipated Bollywood debut, mom Sunita Ahuja has been praying for his grand success from Mata Rani this Chaitra Navratri.
Manipur: Tripartite talks between Meitei, Kuki-Zo, MHA remain 'inconclusive'
New Delhi/Imphal, April 5: In a bid to resolve the 23-month-long ethnic hostilities, the first tripartite meeting between the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the representatives of Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities was held in New Delhi on Saturday.
Akshaye Khanna steps into Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU) with 'Mahakali'
Chennai, April 5: If sources in the industry are to be believed, Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna will be a part of director Prasanth Varma’s third project, ‘Mahakali’.
Pamban Bridge: A testament to PM Modi's leadership in infrastructure development (IANS Special)
Rameswaram: , April 5 (IANS) A historic infrastructure project, the new Pamban Bridge, connecting Rameswaram to the Indian mainland, has not only enhanced the transportation network but has also bolstered the cultural and spiritual significance of the region. The bridge, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, coinciding with Ram Navami festival, is poised to transform Rameswaram into a major hub for both pilgrims and tourists.