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MK Stalin, who has opposed the NEP and the three-language policy, released a video which showcased the logo for the Budget of 2025-26 with the Tamil symbol. K Annamalai, BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief, lashed out at the DMK-led state government for replacing the rupee symbol ‘Rs’ for the Indian currency with the Tamil alphabet ‘Ru’ in the state budget logo, describing the move as “stupid”. “The DMK government’s state budget for 2025-26 replaces the Rupee Symbol designed by a Tamilian, which was adopted by the whole of Bharat and incorporated into our Currency. Thiru Udhay Kumar, who designed the symbol,…

Russian officials said US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz had provided details on the ceasefire idea on Wednesday and Russia was ready to discuss it. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday that he had told Washington that a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to pause the war in Ukraine would simply give Kyiv’s forces a much-needed battlefield respite. Yuri Ushakov, a former ambassador to Washington who speaks for Putin on major foreign policy issues, told state television that he had spoken to Waltz on Wednesday to outline Russia’s position on the ceasefire. “I…

Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms announced a deal with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, to bring Starlink’s broadband internet services to India. Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, saying that it will be useful for railway projects in remote areas. “Starlink, welcome to India! Will be useful for remote area railway projects,” the minister posted on X. Reliance Jio announces deal with Musk’s StarX Earlier in the day, Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms announced a deal with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, to bring Starlink’s broadband internet services to India.…

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske claimed that out of the 3,691 monuments and graves preserved by the ASI, 25 per cent are of Mughal and British officers. Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Wednesday demanded the destruction of the grave of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra’s Khuldabad. Mhaske while raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, claimed that out of the 3,691 monuments and graves preserved by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), 25 per cent are of Mughal and British officers “who worked against the country’s culture and traditions.” Mhaske said Aurangzeb killed Chhattrapati Sambhaji and…

Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI on March 3 upon her arrival at the Bengaluru Airport, and gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore were seized from her. A protocol officer who allegedly helped Kannada actor Ranya Rao dodge security checks at the Bengaluru airport, received instruction from the seniors, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) told a Bengaluru special court on Wednesday. The court reserved its decision on the bail plea of Ranya Rao, who was arrested with gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore on March 3. The court is expected to pronounce its judgment on March 14. Rao allegedly exploited…

Pakistani officials said the day-long operation to rescue the hostages has ended as 346 hostages were freed and over 30 militants were killed. Pakistani officials said that the insurgent attack on the Jaffar Express train has ended as all militants were killed after an all-day long “full-scale” rescue operation which left a “few” hostages dead. Security forces rescued all 346 hostages as over 30 militants and 28 soldiers were killed during the operation, an army official said. Efforts were complicated on Wednesday as suicide bombers wearing explosive-laden vests were reportedly stationed near passengers held captive. The government also prepared for…

Canadian finance minister Dominic LeBlanc said the retaliatory measures will target US steel and aluminium products as well as consumer items. Canada on Wednesday announced new 25% counter-tariffs on about C$30 billion ($20.8 billion) of US-made items after the Donald Trump administration implemented global levies on imports of steel and aluminium. Canadian finance minister Dominic LeBlanc said the retaliatory measures will target US steel and aluminium products as well as consumer items such as computers and sporting goods. The new levies match the US tariffs “dollar for dollar” and will take effect at 12:01 a.m. New York time on Thursday.…

On his visit to Mauritius, PM Narendra Modi gifted President Gokhool Gangajal and Makhana, representing India’s agricultural diversity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met President of Mauritius Dharam Gokhool and gifted him Gangajal from Maha Kumbh. PM Narendra Modi, who arrived in Mauritius early Tuesday on a two-day state visit, also gave Gokhool several others gifts. Modi also presented Makhana, considered a superfood from Bihar, to President Gokhool, highlighting India’s rich agricultural heritage and the diversity of its natural resources. The prime minister also extended a personal touch to the First Lady of Mauritius by gifting her a beautiful…

The ECI’s move aims to strengthen the electoral process to evolve in line with the established legal framework. The Election Commission of India on Monday called on all the national and state political parties and asked them to submit suggestions on any unresolved issues by April 30. In addition to inviting written suggestions, the poll panel also proposed interaction with presidents and senior members of all parties at their convenient time. The ECI’s move aims to strengthen the electoral process to evolve in line with the established legal framework. “In an individual letter issued to political parties today, the Commission…

Airtel-Starlink deal: This is the first agreement to be signed in India, which is subject to SpaceX receiving authorization to sell Starlink in the country. Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink internet in India. This is the first agreement to be signed in India, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in the country. “Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores, Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities to connect communities, schools, and health centers, among many…