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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shocked official Washington in mid-October when he announced that the four-star head of U.S. military operations in the Caribbean was retiring less than a year into his tenure.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Amazon Web Services on Tuesday unveiled a host of new artificial intelligence tools and features designed to help companies nab more value from generative AI. Included is a new category of AI agents that can carry out tasks for hours or days without getting stuck and asking users for help, AWS said.

World Health Day 2025, with WHO's theme «Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,» India continues to strengthen its healthcare systems through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission, marking significant progress in improving maternal and child health, expanding digital healthcare access, and enhancing public health infrastructure. World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, underscores the importance of global health and calls for collective action to address pressing health challenges. Started by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1950, it unites governments, institutions, and communities in addressing critical health priorities each year. According to an official release, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made substantial strides in improving India's public health outcomes through various key initiatives and programs. The National Health Mission (NHM) has played a central role in this progress. The release mentioned that the MMR (Maternal Mortality Ratio) in India dropped from 130 (2014-16) to 97 (2018-20) per 1,00,000 live births, a decline of 33 points. «Over the last 30 years (1990-2020), MMR declined by 83% in India,» the release stated.

Prithvi Subba Gurung on Sunday said that former King Gyanendra breached the agreement he had reached with political parties that he would honour the constitution. «The government will take action if he continues to indulge in activities directed against the constitution,» he said. Speaking at a programme in Lamjung district, Gurung said, «The ex-monarch has violated the agreement he had reached with the political parties in the past that he would honour the constitution and not indulge in activity that would undermine the sovereign people.» Gyanendra had reached the agreement with political parties that the government would let his mother, former queen Ratna Rajyalaxmi Shah, to live in a section of Narayanhiti Palace, and to let him live in Nagarjun Palace on the outskirts of Kathmandu, he said. The government had agreed to provide him with the facilities entitled to a former head of the state and that he would honour the constitution and also not interfere with sovereign rights of the Nepalese citizens, Gurung added. However, the former king had breached the agreement with his statement during the democracy day on February 19, he said.

Waqf Amendment Act. He claimed the government has set its eyes on «grabbing» huge amount of gold in the famous Padmanabh temple (in Kerala). Sapkal visited the Kalaram temple in Nashik holding the Constitution book and offered prayers on the occasion of Ram Navami. Speaking to reporters, he said Lord Ram is an integral part of the Indian culture. He said Babasaheb Ambedkar had protested to gain entry into the historical Kalaram temple in Nashik, but the then system resisted his attempts. «I entered the Kalaram temple holding the sacred Constitution written by Babasaheb to have darshan of Lord Ram,» he said.

Deloitte, one of the world’s largest professional services firms, has emerged as the primary casualty of Elon Musk’s campaign to slash federal government spending. Since January, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk under Donald Trump’s second-term administration, has cut or modified 124 of Deloitte’s contracts, more than double the number axed from any other consultancy. The total value of these terminated contracts exceeds $1.16 billion, with DOGE claiming a $371.8 million saving for taxpayers. The largest of these was a $51 million IT services contract with the Department of Health and Human Services. Other impacted agencies include the CDC, NIH, and EPA. According to Fortune, the effects are already trickling down. Deloitte’s Government and Public Services division, which employs over 15,000 people, has started pulling staff off projects. Layoffs are expected.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Beijing spent the first months of President Trump’s second term trying—and failing—to figure out the new administration’s approach to China. Officials hoping to build lines of communication with Washington had no luck.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India will refrain from taking retaliatory action against the US’ reciprocal tariffs or making sharp public responses against Washington, keeping trade diplomacy at the centre of its strategy, a senior government official said. As a global tariff war unfolds in response to US President Donald Trump’s additional tariffs on more than 60 nations, India is taking a calm and measured approach, positioning itself as a balanced negotiator, the official said.

Judge gives U.S. 72 hours to bring back Maryland dad wrongfully deported to El Salvador — «Bring Kilmar home.» That’s the message written across signs held tightly by family, friends, and neighbors in Maryland. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a hardworking 29-year-old father and sheet metal worker, was wrongfully deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—a move the government later admitted was due to an “administrative error.” ICE now says the deportation was a mistake. But for Kilmar, that “mistake” landed him in a high-security prison in El Salvador, a country he fled in 2011 to escape violent gangs. His family hasn’t stopped fighting for his return—and now, a federal judge is stepping in.

In a message addressed to Donald Trump, he states that only immediate action can prevent a global catastrophe.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday asked his party workers to halt the agitation demanding mandatory use of the Marathi language in banks and other establishments across the state, as per an official statement from MNS. In a letter to the party worker, Thackeray said, «It's time to halt the agitation as we've raised sufficient awareness about the issue. It's up to the Marathi community to insist on their rights. If our community doesn't take action, then what's the point of these agitations?» He expressed hope that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's lead Maharashtra government will follow the law regarding the use of the Marathi language in all establishments across the state. «I have seen a statement of the Chief Minister in which he has said that no one will be allowed to take the law in their hands. We are also not interested in taking the law into our hands but it is the responsibility of the government to follow the law. I expect the government to follow the law regarding the use of Marathi language in all establishments across Maharashtra,» Thackeray said in the letter. Thackeray urged his workers to pause the agitation but remain focused on the issue.

Delhi court has directed Tihar Jail authorities to respond to a startling allegation from Christian Michel James — the British national accused of being a middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter case. Michel, currently held in Tihar Jail, has claimed there were attempts to poison him inside the prison in 2019. In an application moved before the court, he requested heightened security measures, citing an ongoing threat to his life, as reported by TOI. Special Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal took the allegation seriously and ordered the Director General of Tihar Prisons to submit a detailed report. “A report be also called from the DG (Prisons), Tihar Jail on the above application of accused No 35 (James)… with directions to file a status report as to what action was taken with regard to the allegations made by the aforesaid accused… regarding the alleged attempts on his life on dates mentioned in the said application by way of poisoning,” the judge said, as reported by TOI. The court has asked for the report to be filed by 16 April.

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan has been marching towards success since its release on March 27, setting record after record. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film has collected over Rs 100 crore (gross) at the Indian box office, becoming only the fourth Malayalam movie to achieve this feat. The movie is also inching closer to Manjummel Boys’ global box office total to be the biggest Malayalam grosser of all time, as per industry tracker Sacnlik. Manjummel Boys had grossed Rs 241 crore worldwide. Empuraan has earned Rs 236 crore till date and is likely to overtake Manjummel Boys soon.

box office. On its ninth day, the Malayalam action thriller earned around Rs 3 crore, continuing its strong run. Starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film has become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam movies ever made. But what has grabbed the spotlight is that the film charted history by becoming the first Malayalam movie to cross Rs 100 crore in worldwide theatrical share. Released on March 27, L2: Empuraan has now minted Rs 91.51 Cr, its India net collection. Mohanlal celebrated the Rs 100 crore milestone on X, calling it a proud moment for Malayalam cinema.

Nelson Dilipkumar. Now, Jr NTR has indirectly confirmed the news. The project will be produced by Naga Vamsi. The news comes just weeks after Nelson Dilipkumar announced that Jailer 2 was officially in production.

Rockland, a town near Ottawa, prompting action by local authorities who have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident. The High Commission of India in Ottawa confirmed the death on Saturday and said it is closely working with Canadian authorities and community groups to assist the family of the deceased. In a statement issued on social media platform X, the Indian mission said, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police has stated a suspect has been taken into custody. We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved kin."

Of the 12 aircraft sorties, nine crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ). In a post on X, the MND wrote, «12 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today.» It added, «9 out of 12 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.»

White House is being pushed back by one day. With a major anti-Trump rally expected to draw thousands to D.C. on Saturday, officials have postponed the garden tours that were scheduled for that day, citing safety and crowd concerns around the White House.

altered mental state" due to an unknown substance, went on a stabbing spree. The incident occurred around 3:22 p.m. (local time) at the intersection of Montello Avenue and Meigs Place NE. «Officers arrived on scene in less than a minute and located numerous people suffering from stab wounds,» D.C. Chief Pamela Smith said during a press briefing, as reported by ABC news. Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect began the attack by stabbing himself while walking down the street, before turning his aggression towards a female acquaintance accompanying him. He then proceeded to attack other individuals present on the block. Among the injured were four women and two men, including a grandmother and her two granddaughters.

retaliatory measures, including steep tariffs and export controls on critical materials. The Chinese Finance Ministry has said that starting April 10, Beijing will impose additional tariffs of 34% on all US goods, adding fuel to the already fiery trade war. This comes as a direct response to Trump's recent trade actions, including reciprocal tariffs at 34% and export bans targeting Chinese firms. Meanwhile, the Commerce Ministry has said it is adding 16 US entities to its export control list, further restricting their access to Chinese markets and technologies. Additionally, 11 American firms have been placed on China’s ‘unreliable entity’ list, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

A total of 682 Indian nationals has been deported from the US since January 2025 till date, the minister said in a written response to a question. «The vast majority of these deportees had attempted to enter the U.S. illegally, but were apprehended at the US border itself and thereafter deported to India after due verification. As such, these deportations may not have any impact on the overall remittance flows to India,» he said.