Vishnu Raveendran

In a shocking incident in Burhanpur, a 25-year-old man was brutally murdered by his 17-year-old wife and her lover's accomplices. The minor wife, involved in an affair, orchestrated the murder with her boyfriend, even showing him the body via video call. Police have arrested the wife, her boyfriend, and two accomplices, including a juvenile, for the gruesome crime.

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose reached Malda to meet victims of the Murshidabad communal violence, defying chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request to postpone the trip. He aims to assess the situation firsthand, visiting hospitals, residences, and relief camps to formulate recommendations. The governor plans to meet victims who fled there following recent communal violence in Murshidabad district.

Dhaka and Islamabad are holding their first foreign office consultation in 15 years to repair ties that reached rock bottom during the deposed PM Sheikh Hasina’s regime. Here’s what we know

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has voiced strong concerns about the judiciary's increasing reliance on Article 142 of the Constitution, describing it as a threat to democratic forces. He called for a review of constitutional interpretation practices, particularly in light of recent judicial directives to the President regarding state bills.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the central government, asserting that the state will not submit to New Delhi's authority. He challenged Amit Shah's ambition to form a government in Tamil Nadu in 2026, emphasising that tactics like party poaching and raids will not succeed there. Stalin said "Tamil Nadu will never yield to Delhi's administration".

Ananya Bangar, just like their father, represented India in 12 Tests and 15 ODIs between 2001 and 2004. Anaya played for Islam Gymkhana in local club cricket and has also represented Hinckley Cricket Club in Leicestershire. However, in November 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a new policy barring transgender athletes from participating in women's international cricket.

The reason why Indian startups are trailing China is obvious. Without real manufacturing reform, entrepreneurs will fail to build out the latest technology or industrial sectors

Infosys has terminated 240 trainees. These trainees did not pass internal assessment tests. This follows similar layoffs in February. The company offers upskilling programs and outplacement services. Affected trainees will receive severance benefits. Many trainees waited over two years to be onboarded. The macroeconomic slowdown caused project spending reduction. Results for the next batch are expected next week.

Baba Ramdev defended his "sharbat jihad" remark, claiming he didn't target any specific brand, while Congress leader Digvijaya Singh filed a police complaint alleging promotion of religious hatred. Singh accused Ramdev of indirectly targeting Rooh Afza, implying its sales fund religious institutions, and demanded an FIR for inciting communal sentiments. Police are investigating Singh's complaint.

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.