The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the state government and KEA regarding a PIL alleging that CET exam centers in Bidar, Shivamogga, and Dharwad forced candidates to remove their Janivara (sacred thread). The petitioner, Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha, claims students were mistreated during the math exam and barred from entering if they refused.

Indian authorities have identified fifteen local Kashmiri overground workers (OGWs) as suspects in facilitating the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Electronic surveillance revealed their potential involvement in logistics and arms procurement from Pakistan. Three prime suspects are detained, with police seeking two others.

Tatyana Moskalkova said that they were forcibly relocated by Ukrainian troops

Russian citizens were hospitalized

According to Die Weltwoche, the resignation of the European Commission chief could «unblock many processes» in the EU

US President said that 'those canals would not exist without the United States of America'

The Wall Street Journal calls this issue 'the main sticking point in the current talks'

U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick said a presidential executive order violates the Constitution’s separation-of-powers principles and spending clause.

Ms. Herman, the nation’s first Black labor secretary, helped mediate a resolution to a crippling UPS strike in 1997.

The cases have renewed concerns that the Trump administration’s expedited deportations are violating the rights of both citizens and noncitizens.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted that while non-violence is integral to Indian culture, taking action against a hostile neighbor like Pakistan, especially after the Pahalgam terror killings, is a 'dharma'.

Aligarh jail celebrated a remarkable 100% success rate as five inmates cleared their UPMSP board exams. Yogesh Pandey and Dharmendra Kumar passed the high school exams, while Netrapal Singh, Vishal Kumar, and Rajesh Kumar cleared the intermediate examinations. Prison officials expressed joy, highlighting the positive impact of education within the jail walls, offering a glimmer of hope for the inmates.

The Enforcement Directorate seized Rohan Harmalkar's house after finding property documents worth Rs 600 crore. Harmalkar, an independent candidate in 2022, identified unattended properties, often with deceased owners or those living abroad. He then allegedly used impersonation and forged documents to sell these properties to clients, mainly from Delhi-NCR and Haryana, at below-market prices.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a virtual event distributing employment letters to over 51,000 new recruits, emphasized the crucial role of government employees in bolstering India's internal security. His address, following the Pahalgam attack and amid concerns about Pakistan's destabilizing efforts, urged the new recruits to dedicate themselves to strengthening the nation's economy, infrastructure, and the lives of workers.

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian called PM Modi, condemning the Pahalgam attack. Gulf nations are working to ease tensions between India and Pakistan. Leaders emphasized rejecting terrorism and ensuring justice for the perpetrators, with India briefing diplomats on Pakistan's alleged role in cross-border terrorism.

Pahalgam police are re-verifying pony guides and locals. This follows the Baisaran meadow attack on April 22. Initial tourist statements and social media videos prompted the action. Twenty pony handlers are being questioned. Hundreds of pony owners were called for verification. Police are also verifying shawl sellers, Maggi vendors, and villagers near Baisaran. Even local police are recording statements.

The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, retracted its claim of responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack, attributing it to a cyber intrusion. This denial follows international acceptance of India's stance that LeT, backed by Pakistan, was behind the attack. Security sources dismiss the retraction as a ludicrous damage control attempt by Pakistan's ISI to evade accountability.

Rajani, the pregnant wife of BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw held in Pakistan, is traveling to Firozpur to seek information about his situation after he accidentally crossed the border. Concerned about a photo of her blindfolded husband and lack of communication, she plans to escalate her search to Delhi if needed.

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Finland has reportedly allocated funds for the planning of a link that would enable the movement of NATO hardware from Sweden and Norway Read Full Article at RT.com

The blast happened at Shahid Rajaei port which is purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant.

The government is considering mandating anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for all two-wheelers exceeding 50cc to enhance safety and reduce accidents. Experts emphasize ABS and helmet use to protect vulnerable riders, who constitute a significant portion of road fatalities. Road safety experts also highlight the need for better transport planning and dedicated lanes to improve two-wheeler safety.

India has announced the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in June 2025, after it was suspended in 2020 due to Covid-19. The pilgrimage will accommodate 750 pilgrims through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La Pass in Sikkim. This move is part of broader efforts to rebuild ties with China, including discussions on trans-border river cooperation and people-centric services.

Following the Pahalgam attack, Gujarat police launched a large-scale operation targeting illegal Bangladeshi residents, resulting in the arrest of 890 individuals in Ahmedabad and 134 in Surat. Four detainees are suspected of criminal links, including potential al-Qaida connections. Authorities are expediting deportation procedures and investigating the source of fraudulent documents used by the detainees.

Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concerns regarding Additional District Judge Amit Verma's inability to write judgments. The court directed that Verma, from Kanpur Nagar, undergo three months of training at the Judicial Training and Research Institute in Lucknow. This decision came after the judge dismissed an amendment application with a brief, unsubstantiated order.

Le gouvernement de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) a récemment annoncé une série de mesures pour répondre aux inondations qui ont frappé Kinshasa et d'autres régions. Lors d'un briefing de presse le jeudi 24 avril 2025, le ministre de l'Aménagement du Territoire, Guy Loando Mboyo, a notamment souligné la nécessité d'instaurer un système de gestion indépendante pour chaque entreprise de fabrication d'emballages et de déchets plastiques. Suite aux inondations des 4 et 5 avril (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a pris part ce jour aux obsèques de Sa Sainteté le Pape François, décédé le 21 avril 2025 au Vatican à l'âge de 88 ans. Au cours de cette cérémonie d'envergure qui s'est déroulée à la Basilique Saint Pierre de Rome, de nombreux hôtes à l'instar des Chefs d'Etat, des personnalités politiques et religieuses ainsi que la Communauté Chrétienne Catholique venue des Quatres coins du monde, se sont (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

S.E.M. Michel Régis Onanga M. Ndiaye, ministre des Affaires étrangères chargé de l'Intégration Sous-Régionale et des Gabonais de l'étranger, été auditionné par la Commission des Affaires étrangères du Sénat dans le cadre de l'examen de trois accords internationaux. À cette occasion, il a présenté un exposé de motif visant à éclairer les enjeux, les objectifs et les implications de leur ratification. Son intervention a permis de mettre en perspective les intérêts stratégiques, (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

«Yemen’s unmanned system forces have carried out two military operations using drones,» the movement’s military spokesman Yahya Saree said

«The rescue and law enforcement agencies are on site and we hope that the situation will be under complete control in a matter of hours,» Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said

The People's Power Party (PPP) has expressed its support for candidate Samuel Lee, following public scrutiny over a road rage incident in 2022 for which he was convicted and served a six-week jail sentence. Lee, who is part of the PPP team contesting Ang Mo Kio GRC in the upcoming election, issued a public apology through a video posted on Facebook by PPP chief Goh Meng Seng on Saturday (April 26).  In the video, Lee bowed and acknowledged the seriousness of the incident while addressing reporters. «I knew this would come under scrutiny. It's time for me to apologise for my misunderstanding back then, and I sincerely wish [the victim] well in life moving forward » said the 34-year-old. According to Shin Min Daily News, Lee was involved in an altercation with a personal mobility device (PMD) rider on February 2, 2022, near Block 29, Toa Payoh Lorong 4, while driving his Mercedes-Benz.  He was also alleged to have driven towards the food delivery rider twice during the incident, which occurred at 1.57 pm.

The People's Action Party's (PAP) manifesto for this year's General Election is «loaded with motherhood statements», Workers' Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh argued at his party's rally on Saturday (April 26). Singh attended the event alongside party chair Sylvia Lim, as well as Tampines GRC candidates Faisal Manap, Jimmy Tan, Eileen Chong, Dr Ong Lue Ping and Michael Thng at Temasek Junior College. Also present were Tampines Changkat SMC candidate Kenneth Foo and Gerald Giam, Fadli Fawzi, Kenneth Tiong, Jasper Kuan, Paris V Parameswari, Yee Jenn Jong, Sufyan Mikhail Putra and Nathaniel Koh. Singh prefaced his statement by pointing out that many voters have made comparisons between the two parties' manifestos. However, «the result is clear,» said Singh. «The PAP manifesto is short on substance and specifics.» He said the Singapore population has increased from under two million in 1965 to over six million today, that «Singapore is a far more complex society, and it will always need fresh thinking».

In what seemed to be a pointed reminder to the Workers' Party, Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean said on Saturday (April 26) that the focus of this General Election (GE) should be on «real bread-and-butter» issues, as he warned against «inadvertently [inflaming] emotions among Singaporeans» over the Israel-Palestine conflict. During his speech at the People's Action Party (PAP) rally for Punggol GRC at Yusof Ishak Secondary School, Teo reiterated the Government's condemnation of the illegal use of force against innocent civilians, as well as its support for a two-state solution. «I have explained quietly and behind closed doors the issues involved to many Singaporean groups, including Malay-Muslim groups, and Singapore's principled stand on this, so that there is more understanding and we do not create friction and conflict among ourselves,» he said.