The PDP and NC are engaged in a heated dispute over the abrogation of Article 370, sparked by claims in a new book. PDP defends its alliance with BJP as principled and aimed at protecting Article 370, while accusing NC of secret deals with the BJP. Mehbooba Mufti alleges Omar Abdullah proposed an NC-BJP alliance after the 2014 elections.
Rohit Sharma showed signs of resurgence in IPL 2025, scoring a brisk 26 off 16 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, marked by three sixes and glimpses of his vintage form. Despite a promising start, his innings was cut short by Pat Cummins. Earlier, Rohit was honored with the “IPL 18” memento, celebrating his remarkable journey and impact on the league.
IMF head Kristalina Georgieva says a global recession is unlikely. This is despite trade tensions sparked by US tariffs. However, these trade disruptions will cost significantly. The IMF expects markdowns to global growth. Georgieva urges countries to adjust fiscal policy. She also wants central bank independence. China should boost domestic consumption. The US must address surging public debt.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2025 Session 2, following the exam held from April 2 to 9. Candidates can now access it on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. This comes after the provisional key and objection window. Results are expected soon, with over 10 lakh candidates having appeared.
Flipkart, owned by Walmart, has ended its work-from-home policy, requiring all employees to return to the office five days a week. This transition, occurring in phases, aims to foster community and shared goals. Flipkart joins competitors like Amazon, Meesho, and Zepto in mandating full-time office presence.
NASA has revealed a 328-foot-wide hole on Mars, potentially a gateway to subterranean caves that could harbor alien life. These pits, formed by meteor impacts, might offer protection from harsh surface conditions and preserve essential ingredients for life. This discovery fuels exploration plans, with future missions aiming to explore these subsurface environments for potential habitats and signs of Martian life.
The Madras high court has cautioned the Tamil Nadu Police to file an FIR against DMK minister K Ponmudy for his disrespectful remarks about women, or face contempt charges. This warning follows demands from BJP leaders for action against Ponmudy. While Ponmudy has apologized and been removed from his party post, he remains a minister.
Football player Kyren Lacy was involved in a fatal car crash in December 2024. He faced immediate online backlash. Attorney Matt Ory defended Lacy, claiming another car caused the accident. No charges were filed, and toxicology reports were clean. Lacy died by suicide in April. Ory believes the online narrative and public scrutiny led to a miscarriage of justice.
Following recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced she would visit the area and requested Governor CV Ananda Bose to postpone his trip. The state government will build houses for victims, while an SIT investigates the unrest. The Governor plans to assess the situation and address future prevention, with over 250 arrests made and security forces deployed.
Indian benchmark indices surged for the fourth consecutive session, with the Sensex soaring over 1,500 points and the Nifty50 closing above 23,850. The rally was fueled by strong buying in financial stocks, driven by positive sentiment from US-Japan trade talks and weakening dollar.
Shein and Temu are poised to increase prices in the US market starting April 25 due to new trade policies enacted by former President Trump. These policies include a significant tariff on Chinese goods and the elimination of the duty-free exemption for low-value imports, impacting their business model.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened NEET PG 2025 registration from April 17, with the last date to apply set for May 7. The exam will be held on June 15 in two shifts. The official information bulletin, detailing the syllabus and eligibility, will be available from 3 PM today.
