AIADMK MLAs Wear Black Shirts in Protest
Chennai, 8 April (H.S.) : AIADMK MLAs wore black shirts to the Tamil Nadu Assembly, protesting Speaker M. Appal’s refusal to let them speak on key issues. AIADMK MLAs on Tuesday appeared in black shirts in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as a mark of protest, alleging that they were not being allowed to speak during…
NIA conducts raids at several locations linked to Goldy Brar
New Delhi, April 8 (H.S.): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at various locations in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, on Tuesday. These searches focused on premises belonging to individuals associated with Brar and US-based gangster Randeep Malik, tied to December 2024 grenade…
Liquor Shops in Guwahati Get Time Extension, Can Now Operate Till 11 PM
Guwahati, 8 April (HS): A big decision has been taken regarding the time of sale and serving of liquor in Guwahati city. The Assam Excise Department has issued new instructions and has now allowed liquor shops and bar-restaurants to remain open till later than the stipulated time. According to the new order, IMFL off shops…
No stock trading on three additional days this month, plus weekends
New Delhi, April 8 (H.S.): Since the beginning of April, the domestic stock market has experienced continuous fluctuations. While the stock market faced a significant decline on Monday, it also saw a remarkable recovery today. Amidst this fluctuating environment, there will be no trading in the stock market on three additional days this month, apart…
Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 comes into effect
New Delhi, April 8 (H.S.): The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 has come into effect today. The central government issued a notification regarding this on Wednesday. According to it, The central government, exercising the powers conferred by subsection (2) of section 1 of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act No. 14 of 2025), hereby designates April…
BJP Slams DMK Over Stalin’s Absence from PM Modi’s Event
Chennai, 8 April (H.S.): BJP leader K. Annamalai has criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today for skipping Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event in Rameswaram, where the PM inaugurated a new Pamban Bridge and launched other initiatives worth over Rs 8,000 crore. Annamalai accused Stalin of prioritizing a personal holiday over the significant infrastructure…
India's Domestic Demand is Driving Growth Amid US Tariffs: FM
New Delhi/London, April 8 (HS): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Tuesday that despite the global trade challenges heightened by US tariffs, India’s economy remains a beacon of growth. Finance Minister Sitharaman emphasized the resilience and domestic demand that propel India’s economic momentum during a dialogue held at the Indian High…
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of challenges faced by women prisoners and children
New Delhi, April 08 (H.S.): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has acknowledged serious issues affecting women prisoners and their children in jails nationwide, including overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and lack of health services. Special monitors and reporters highlighted these concerns after visiting various jails, prompting the NHRC to issue a notice to the Chief Secretaries…