Ukraine defiant as key port Mariupol teeters on the brink
The Russian military estimated that about 2,500 Ukrainian fighters holding out at a hulking steel plant with a warren of underground passageways provided the last pocket of resistance in Mariupol. Russia gave another deadline for their surrender, saying those who put down their weapons were “guaranteed to keep their lives,” but Ukraine remained defiant.
Boris Johnson to meet Gautam Adani in Gujarat, hold talks with PM Modi
The British Prime Minister’s visit to India begins on April 21.
Uneasy calm, heavy police presence in Jahangirpuri a day after violence
The Delhi Police have arrested 14 people over the violence.
Old Hubballi tense after stone pelting over social media post, Section 144 imposed till April 20
Trouble started after news spread over the arrest of a youth on charges of uploading a provocative post on social media.
Army top brass to review border situation, assess impact of war in Ukraine
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to interact with the senior Army commanders and address the Army Commanders Conference on April 21. The five-day conference begins on April 18.
China expanding UAV usage network along border, say officials
There is a significant increase in their use for a variety of tasks from intelligence, surveillance and target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities and logistics support, official sources said citing intelligence inputs.
Leaked stamp scuttled government’s plan to honour Narasimha Rao
In a rare incident, a known philatelist got his hands on the leaked commemorative stamp on Rao and used it to book two speed post letters, which constitutes “illegal and unlawful” activity, a source told The Hindu.
BJP highlights government’s record on financial inclusion
Party spokesperson compares India to situation prevailing in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Sri Lankan delegation heads to U.S. to seek $4 billion bailout package from IMF
The delegation led by newly-appointed Finance Minister Ali Sabry will hold talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between April 19 and April 24.
Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement
The Pakistan Prime Minister has written a letter to his Indian counterpart pitching for “meaningful” engagement between the two countries, people familiar with the development said.
We should be technology neutral, says Maruti Suzuki’s Takeuchi
Mr. Takeuchi, in his first media interaction after taking over the role in April, added that the transition from current automobile technologies to newer technologies such as electric vehicles (EV) should be smooth, particularly for an industry which employs large numbers of people. “It’s disruptive innovation, but we shouldn’t disrupt the industry,” he said.
GST Council may do away with 5% rate; move items to 3% and 8% slabs
Currently, GST is a four-tier structure of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% tax slabs. Besides, gold and gold jewellery attract 3% tax.
IPL 2022 | Kolkata seeks to bounce back against Rajasthan after back-to-back losses
With three wins and three losses, KKR are at the mid-table while the Royals have won three matches and lost two games till now.
