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BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Basaveswara on his birth anniversary, highlighting his teachings on equality and social justice. He urged people to follow these ideals and work towards building an inclusive and equitable society.
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The Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2020–21 Series VII has opened early redemption, offering over 200% returns as gold prices surge. The Reserve Bank of India fixed payout at ₹15,254 per unit for eligible investors
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The Char Dham Yatra has begun with the opening of Yamunotri and Gangotri, following a traditional clockwise route. Devotees embark on a spiritually significant journey through Kedarnath and Badrinath, with lakhs registering this year
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A new study finds that taking a break from social media significantly improves mental health, reducing anxiety and depression. Researchers say a temporary “digital reset” can boost emotional well-being, even if users continue spending similar amounts of time on other platforms.
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Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over Peter Mandelson’s controversial ambassadorial appointment despite security concerns, sparking calls for resignation and political backlash in United Kingdom amid allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein
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Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated after a seized cargo ship and naval clashes, casting doubt on peace talks in Islamabad, despite ongoing regional diplomatic efforts to resume negotiations
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several leaders extended birthday greetings to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, praising his leadership and contributions, while political leaders and celebrities wished him a long, healthy, and impactful public life.
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Indian National Congress criticised Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, calling Pakistan’s growing role in US-Iran talks and Asim Munir’s closeness to Donald Trump a major diplomatic setback for India
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A BRS leader was allegedly assaulted by Congress workers in Mancherial after exposing alleged fund misuse on social media. The incident, which triggered tension, occurred in Bheemaram, and police have registered a case against eight persons and launched an investigation.
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Kim Jong-un supervised North Korea’s test of Hwasong-11 ballistic missiles with cluster bomb warheads, showcasing enhanced strike capability. South Korea condemned the launch as a UN sanctions violation, raising regional security concerns
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Elon Musk was summoned in Paris over alleged misconduct on X, including deepfakes and child abuse content. French investigators are probing compliance, while tensions rise with US authorities over the ongoing investigation
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Lee Jae Myung received a ceremonial welcome in New Delhi, meeting Narendra Modi and Droupadi Murmu to strengthen India–South Korea ties across trade, technology, and strategic cooperation during his three-day state visit
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Director Atlee and Priya Atlee welcomed a baby girl, their second child, sharing the news on social media. Meanwhile, Atlee continues work on ‘Raaka’ starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty turned volatile after early gains as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia unsettled investors. Analysts expect continued market fluctuations amid concerns over supply disruptions and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz situation.
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The rupee appreciated by 13 paise against the US dollar in early trade, supported by falling crude oil prices and RBI measures. However, forex traders expect volatility to persist amid geopolitical tensions following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Global oil prices surged near $100 as West Asia tensions escalated, with Brent Crude and WTI Crude rising sharply after Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning. Market volatility increased, dragging Indian indices lower despite mixed global equity performance trends
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Police in Malappuram registered a case after a Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna with non-vegetarian ‘kuzhi mandi’ surfaced online. Authorities are probing its creators, amid similar incidents sparking communal sensitivity and legal action under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions
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The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by the mosque committee challenging a Chandausi court’s order permitting a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The matter has escalated following the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to stay the survey, with the Archaeological Survey of India stating the mosque is a protected monument rather than a place of worship.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the women's reservation issue to target Opposition parties during elections. Stalin alleged that Modi’s April 18 televised address violated the Model Code of Conduct, calling it a political speech rather than an official prime ministerial address.
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LSG falter in chase after Priyansh, Cooper hit half centuries to set up mammoth total of 254
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The Nepali Congress has strongly opposed the government’s recent decision to impose customs duty on goods worth more than NPR 100 imported by border residents from India. The party described the move as unjust, impractical, and harmful to low-income groups such as farmers and labourers, who rely on cheaper goods across the border for survival.
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Manual scavenging is not merely a vestige of colonial sanitation methods but remains a continuing human rights violation, entrenched in caste hierarchies and social complicity
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Goa Police registered an FIR against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar for allegedly making objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa. The incident sparked a political row, with Congress leaders demanding his immediate arrest and accusing him of disturbing communal harmony.
