Karnataka Home Minister G. Parmeshwara on Sunday stated that a special cabinet meeting has been convened on April 17 to discuss the caste census report.
The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on April 4 with 128 votes in favour and 95 against. The Lok Sabha had earlier cleared the Bill following a lengthy debate, with 288 members voting in favour and 232 opposing it.
Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is celebrated across Assam in the second week of April. This year, the festivities will be observed on April 14 and 15.
Communities, athletes, police departments, and residents across the nation pedalled with purpose--celebrating fitness, fun, and environmental awareness under the campaign led by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Tajikistan experienced two earthquakes on April 13, with the first measuring 6.1 and the second 3.9 on the Richter Scale, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Both quakes occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, making aftershocks likely.
The man, identified as Akhtar, son of Akbar, was reportedly taken into custody during a pre-dawn raid on April 11, as reported by the Balochistan Post.
The Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada held a protest in Toronto on April 12, demanding the release of Mahrang Baloch and Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders. The demonstration drew support from various diaspora communities and focused on alleged human rights violations in Balochistan.
The opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) has announced a major rally in Islamabad on April 20 to launch its protest campaign against the ruling PML-N-led coalition. While momentum is building, the alliance still faces internal challenges over leadership and unity.
During this port call, the ship will also participate in the harbour phase of Exercise Aikeyme, a key naval exercise that will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on April 13.
Palm Sunday is a significant feast day in Christianity. It marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It is celebrated on the Sunday before Easter and is recognized by various Christian denominations. This year, Easter will be celebrated on Apr