Tamil Nadu Ministers Senthilbalaji quit on strong court remarks | Photo Credit: PTI

Senthilbalaji, Ponmudy resign as Tamil Nadu Ministers after strong remarks from courts

Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K. Ponmudy and Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Minister V. Senthilbalaji resigned on Sunday (April 27, 2025) night. A Raj Bhavan release said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has recommended Governor R.N. Ravi to accept their resignation. The Chief Minister also recommended the induction of former Minister Mano Thangaraj into the Cabinet. The swearing-in will be held on April 28 at the Raj Bhavan.

Skirmishes continue at LoC as India weighs response to Pahalgam attack

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan troops continued along the Line of Control (LoC) for the third night in a row on Saturday (April 26, 2025), while the Indian Navy and the Air Force held exercises on Sunday (April 27, 2025) as tensions run high after the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan began massive mobilisation of equipment close to the LoC, while the Indian Navy carried out multiple anti-ship firings for long-range precision “offensive strike.”

Pahalgam terror attack: Opposition parties may seek special session of Parliament

The Opposition parties are mulling on whether they should issue a joint appeal asking the government to convene a special session of Parliament in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed on April 22. Independent Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal reiterated his appeal to all political parties to urge the government to convene a special session. The Congress is reaching out to other allies in the INDIA bloc to frame a consensus. “It is under consideration,” a senior Congress leader said.

Pakistan, China resolve to uphold regional peace and stability, oppose unilateralism

Pakistan and China on Sunday reiterated their firm resolve to uphold regional peace and stability, promote mutual respect and understanding, and jointly oppose unilateralism and hegemonic policies. The understanding was reached during a telephone conversation between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, reported Radio Pakistan. During the conversation, Mr. Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, briefed the Chinese foreign minister on the current regional situation in the region after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday in which 26 people were killed.

IPL 2025 DC vs RCB | Krunal’s heroics propel Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top

Before Sunday (April 27, 2025), Krunal Pandya had batted in just four of nine matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in this year’s IPL and scored 24 runs off 28 balls. He made up for his lack of runs and batting opportunities in the earlier matches by coming to the fore against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing 163, the all-rounder’s unbeaten 73 off 47 balls delivered a critical six-wicket win for the visitor. It stretches RCB’s perfect away record this year to six wins out of six.

Govt. brings cybercrime centre I4C under PMLA

The government has authorised Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to share and receive information from the Enforcement Directorate under the anti-money laundering law, a move aimed at detecting money trail and combating cyber frauds. In a notification dated April 25, the Revenue Department under the Finance Ministry included I4C under Section 66 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu calls for ‘dismantling’ Iran’s nuclear infrastructure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme, insisting that any deal with Tehran must also address its ballistic missile capabilities. “You have to dismantle their nuclear infrastructure and that means ... they will not have the capacity to enrich uranium,” he said in a speech in Jerusalem, adding that any deal should also “bring in the prevention of ballistic missiles”.

All hands on deck as redeveloped Chandni Chowk rapidly loses lustre

The 1.3-km-long redeveloped stretch between Red Fort and Fatehpuri Masjid in Chandni Chowk is back to its old ways. It is crowded and unkempt, with garbage littering the red sandstone road and betel stains on the pavements. Inaugurated with much fanfare in September 2021 by then Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the stretch, a traffic-free zone, consisted of a wide footpath, public toilets, water ATMs, ramps for persons with disabilities, decorative lights, benches, and multilingual signage. The Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC), the nodal agency for the redevelopment of the historic town, carried out the beautification, at a cost of around ₹100 crore.

Bihar election: Eye on votes, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal takes part in Dalit Mahapanchayat

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president Dilip Jaiswal along with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary jointly attacked Congress party alleging that party did not do anything for the upliftment of the Dalits. They all had gathered to address people during ‘Dalit Mahapanchayat’ organised by ‘Bihar Ravidas Vikas Sangh Parivar’ at Miller High School ground in Patna on Sunday (April 27, 2025) to honour Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Religious hate has no place in France, says Macron after man killed in mosque

There can never be a place for racism and hate in France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday (April 27, 2025) after the brutal stabbing to death of a man in a mosque in the south of the country. “Racism and hatred based on religion can have no place in France. Freedom of worship cannot be violated,” Mr. Macron wrote on X in his first comments on Friday’s killing, extending his support to “our fellow Muslim citizens”.

Murshidabad riots not spontaneous, says fact finding team; demands judicial inquiry

The riots in Murshidabad were not spontaneous and houses and shops of both the communities – Hindus and Muslims were attacked, said a fact-finding report by five civil rights organisations on the violence. The team in its interim report has sought for immediate and independent judicial investigation into all incidents since April 11. “The unrest was a clear failure of law and order. Police, administration could have prevented it, if they wanted. Their indifference and inaction allowed this violence to spread, fanning communal unrest,” said a press statement by the organisation.