Today’s Top News – 15 April 2025

TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. PM Modi launches several development projects in Haryana on 134th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar; Says recent changes in Waqf law will stop exploitation of poor and backward muslims.

2. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched the Nagaland Solar Mission, aimed at accelerating the adoption of residential rooftop solar power systems across the state.

3. In Jammu and Kashmir, the Sacred Shri Machail Mata Temple shrine, nestled in spiritual expanse of Machail Valley in District Kishtwar, was reopened for the pilgrims on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.

4. The Telangana state government has officially implemented the Scheduled Caste (SC) Categorisation of Reservations Act 2025.

5. PM Modi met Rampal Kashyap during a public meeting in Haryana on Monday. In a social media post, the Prime Minister shared that Mr Kashyap had taken a vow 14 years ago to remain barefoot until Narendra Modi became Prime Minister and he had the opportunity to meet him.

6. Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar said that the Panchteerth, associated with the life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, is a source of inspiration for the young generation. The Panchteerth refers to five important places related to Dr. Ambedkar’s life, including his birthplace and the place of his education.

7. The Neelam Cultural Centre in Chennai awarded P. Sivakami—a noted author, former IAS officer, and activist—the Verchol Dalit Literary Award, recognizing her significant literary and social contributions. Alongside the honor, she received a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.

8. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heat wave conditions in isolated pockets over Rajasthan and Gujarat during the next 2-3 days. The weather agency predicted similar conditions over Punjab, Haryana and West Madhya Pradesh during 16th to 18th of this month.

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LEGAL REPORT
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1. In Punjab, Mohali cybercrime police have booked the Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, under couple of sections of the BNS for allegedly spreading misinformation that could compromise national security.

2. Drugs worth 1,800 crore rupees seized near International Maritime Border off Gujarat coast.

3. In a major anti-drug operation, the Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), seized over 300 kilograms of methamphetamine worth 1,800 crore rupees in the Arabian Sea off Gujarat coast.

4. In West Bengal, the Inspector General (South Bengal) of the Border Security Force, Ravi Gandhi, visited Samsherganj in Murshidabad in view of the protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 in the state.

5. Fresh episodes of Waqf (Amendment) Act-related violence rocked Bhangar area in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Monday, even as police claimed that law and order situation in the previous riot epicentre of Murshidabad remained largely under control.

6. Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi has been arrested by the police in Belgium. A report claimed he was arrested on Saturday at the request of the Central Bureau of Investigation and is currently in jail. Choksi is wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank loan fraud case.

“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””

1. Fire at Lucknow hospital, 200 patients evacuated.
A fire broke out at a hospital on Monday night, No casualties have been reported.

2. Lightning Strikes Kill 3 in Bihar’s Arwal; Rain, Hailstorm Damage Crops Across State.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. A Mumbai court has re-issued a bailable warrant against actor Malaika Arora after she failed to appear as a witness in the case pertaining to alleged attack on an NRI businessman by Saif Ali Khan at a five-star hotel in 2012.

2. Jean Marsh, a legendary figure in British television, best known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of Mrs. Rose Buck in the acclaimed drama Upstairs, Downstairs, passed away in London on April 13, 2025, at the age of 90.

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DEFENCE News
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1. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has successfully trialled the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system. This achievement, announced on April 13, 2025, marks India’s entry into a select group of nations with high-power laser weaponry capabilities.

2. Siachen Day, observed annually on April 13, commemorates the launch of Operation Meghdoot in 1984, during which the Indian Army secured strategic positions on the Siachen Glacier. Known as the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen holds immense strategic value in the Kashmir region.

15 Apr (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Vaishak 03
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Chaitra 17
Tithi : Dwitiya (up to 10:55 am)Tritiya
Nakshatra: Vishaka/
Anuradha
Rahu 03:35 PM – 05:09 PM
Yamaganda 09:18 AM – 10:52 AM

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