Chakeri Airport in Kanpur was briefly thrown into panic on Friday following a hoax bomb threat targeting a 72-seater flight. Authorities swiftly responded, deploying security teams and conducting a thorough search of the airport premises, which revealed no explosives. Police successfully tracked down and arrested a 21-year-old man, Mohit Singh, who confessed to making the prank call, leading to his booking under relevant legal sections.
In Karachi, Pakistan, a member of the Ahmadiyya community was fatally beaten by a mob, including members of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), who attacked an Ahmadi place of worship. The mob accused the community of violating anti-Ahmadi laws, leading to violence and arrests.
The US and China are locked in a fierce propaganda war over tariffs, each portraying the other as weak. China uses AI-generated videos mocking Americans’ health and economic ambitions, while also targeting US officials personally. Both sides deploy partisan “experts” to push their views. Social media is flooded with claims of China’s economic decline and growing unrest.
Over 1,000 international students, including those at Harvard and Stanford, have had their US visas revoked, causing widespread confusion and legal challenges. Universities discovered the terminations through a Homeland Security database, often without prior notice or explanation. Lawsuits allege unlawful revocations and lack of due process.
In a moving tribute, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to name a stand at Wankhede Stadium after Rohit Sharma, celebrating his leadership and contributions, including recent World Cup and Champions Trophy wins. Additionally, stands will be named after the late Ajit Wadekar, honoring his historic Test series victories, and Sharad Pawar, recognizing his role in transforming Wankhede.
India marks a new milestone in space exploration as IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to fly to the ISS in May 2025 as part of Axiom Mission 4. Selected for this NASA-approved private spaceflight, Shukla will be the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma.
In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary. Vumlunmang Vualnam will take over as Secretary, Department of Expenditure, succeeding Manoj Govil. Vivek Aggarwal has been named Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, marking key changes in central government departments.
Tiffany Fong, a crypto influencer, is in the news. A Wall Street Journal report says Elon Musk asked her to have his child. Fong declined the offer. She says she wants a traditional family. Fong also stated she did not share the story with the WSJ. She will not comment publicly on the matter.
Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta addressed the BluSmart fraud scandal, emphasizing ethics and governance. Gupta highlighted the damage to investor and customer trust due to alleged financial mismanagement involving fund diversion for luxury purchases.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2025 Session 2, which will be used for calculating final scores. Available on the official website, the key reflects verified responses after considering student objections. With results expected by April 19, 2025, the answer key allows candidates to estimate their performance. Qualifying students will proceed to JEE Advanced or JoSAA counselling for admissions to IITs, NITs, and other top institutions.
Melinda French Gates revealed a pivotal dream that solidified her decision to divorce Bill Gates after 27 years. In the dream, she fell from a crumbling cliff while Bill and their children remained safe. This symbolized her need for independence and self-discovery.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Punjab Kings tonight, aiming to break their home losing streak in IPL 2025. Despite winning all away matches, RCB struggles at Chinnaswamy Stadium due to sluggish pitches and dew. Their pace attack, particularly Josh Hazlewood, has underperformed at home.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has refuted claims of a nationwide satellite-based tolling system replacing FASTag by May 1, 2025. Instead, MoRTH will introduce an ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less tolling system at select locations to ease traffic flow. This hybrid system will use number plate recognition and FASTag, with penalties for non-compliance.
