Today’s Top News – 22 April 2025

TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heat wave conditions to prevail over Central India during the next two days. According to the IMD, Heat wave conditions are likely over Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh.

2. Prime Minister Modi emphasizes on determining quality in governance through welfare schemes’ reach and impact among people; Urges Civil servants to keep a close eye on global challenges. PM Modi said this on the occasion of the 17th Civil Services Day in New Delhi.

3. India’s first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), located in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, is set to be commissioned by September 2026, marking a pivotal advancement in the nation’s nuclear energy ambitions.This 500 MW reactor, developed by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam (BHAVINI), represents the second stage of India’s three-stage nuclear programme.

4. Snowfall and Hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh Damage Crops, Temperatures Drops.

5. The Taj Mahal in Agra is undergoing extensive preparations ahead of the high-profile visit by US Vice President JD Vance.

6. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched the “Mahila Samvad” campaign, a state-wide initiative aimed at connecting women with welfare schemes and amplifying their voices in policy discussions. This transformative campaign particularly targets rural women and intends to create a two-way communication channel between women citizens and government officials.

7. The Government of Telangana has introduced a landmark reform in land governance through the Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights) Act, 2025. The Act seeks to correct the loopholes and address the widespread grievances that arose from the earlier Dharani portal system.

8. Union Minister of State for Skill Development, Jayant Chaudhary, urged educational institutions across the country to align skill training with the evolving needs of industry. The minister was speaking after inaugurating the NSDC-PDEU Centre of Excellence at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) in Gandhinagar.

9. Punjab Government has formulated an action plan worth 500 crore rupees to provide farmers with the latest Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery on subsidy and implement other strategies to efficiently manage the paddy straw. The State has offered a 50 per cent subsidy to individual farmers and an 80 per cent subsidy to farmer groups.

10. Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein inaugurated the International Conclave on the theme Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of North-East India” in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh.

11. In a significant literary and cultural event, a new book titled ‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’ was officially launched on April 18, 2025, at the Samvet Auditorium of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Janpath, New Delhi. This book is a curated compilation of speeches and thoughts by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, focused on India’s cultural, spiritual, and traditional heritage.

12. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena commended the Traffic Guard for their exemplary public service, emphasising their commitment to duty and responsibility as citizens. He highlighted the Prahari App as a significant initiative driven by the public.

13. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume on June 30 after 5 yrs. The yatra will pass through the Lipulekh Pass located at an altitude of 17,000 feet in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district.

14. The National Institute of Technology Durgapur professor who was injured in an explosion while working at the institute’s laboratory, passed away in a Delhi hospital on Monday. Indrajit Basak, 64, had suffered almost 80 to 90 per cent burns all over his body.

15. Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India in April 2025.

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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass any directions on a plea seeking deployment of paramilitary forces in West Bengal in light of the violence that broke out in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

2. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to the chief ministers of Congress-led Telangana and Himachal Pradesh, in addition to the Karnataka government, urging them to enact the proposed Rohith Vemula Act in their respective states.

3. Five persons have been arrested for allegedly posing as trustees and collecting rents for 17 years for structures built on land owned by two Ahmedabad-based trusts registered under the state Waqf Board.

4. The Telangana High Court has imposed strict curbs on the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), restricting it from making any financial or administrative decisions until further notice.

5. Home Minister Amitshah held a review meeting in New Delhi with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to assess the implementation of three new criminal laws in the state. The discussion focused on the progress and current status of key provisions concerning police, prisons, courts, prosecution and forensic services.

6. Jharkhand, around 8 Naxals have been killed in an encounter between Naxalites and a joint team of police and paramilitary forces in the foothills of Lugu hill in Bokaro district.

7. Jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana has moved a court seeking permission to talk to his family members.

“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””

Madhya Pradesh, a speeding jeep collided with a culvert on the Bhopal-Jabalpur road in Raisen district and fell into a 10-foot-deep ditch. Six people travelling in the jeep died in this accident. Three people, including the bride and groom, are seriously injured.

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1. The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has unveiled a new customer engagement initiative by introducing ‘Grahak Mitras’ at select branches.

2. Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, former Finance Secretary of India and ex-chief of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has been appointed Vice-President at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

3. The Reserve Bank on Monday permitted banks to allow minors above the age of 10 years to open and operate savings/ term deposit accounts independently.

4. The Centre has imposed 12 per cent safeguard duty on the import of certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products with a view to shield Indian steel sector.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has been officially announced as the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for the iconic French luxury house, Chanel.

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DEFENCE News
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1. A contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.

2. In recent months, the Indian Navy has showcased its growing maritime strength and diplomatic reach through a series of high-profile exercises in both the northern and southern expanses of the Indian Ocean.These initiatives, notably the Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) and Exercise Tiger Triumph, highlight India’s vision for regional security built on international collaboration and operational readiness.

3. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has announced that BrahMos missile production in Lucknow will officially commence with the inauguration of the new manufacturing complex on 11 May BrahMos missile—an Indo-Russian joint venture and the world’s fastest cruise missile.

4. The Indian Navy’s Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, represented by INS Sunayna, concluded a significant three-day port call at Nacala, Mozambique, as part of India’s broader SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative.This deployment underscores India’s commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships, enhancing regional security, and fostering people-to-people ties across the Indian Ocean Region.

5. The Indian Navy successfully completed a major refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, highlighting strong diplomatic and military cooperation between the two countries. The refit was done as part of India’s commitment to regional maritime security under the vision of ‘Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for All in the Region (MAHASAGAR)’ and its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.

6. Maldives purchased AJBAN 442A armoured military vehicles from the United Arab Emirates. This purchase was made in a confidential manner. The deal came to light when the armoured vehicles were seen being unloaded at Hulhul Island. This is considered a new step in the Maldives’ military preparations. Previously, the Maldives received a missile launcher ship from Turkey.

7. China has successfully developed and tested a powerful non-nuclear hydrogen explosive with significant military potential for precision thermal strikes.This device, weighing about 2 kilograms, was detonated in a controlled field test by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s (CSSC) 705 Research Institute, known for its expertise in underwater weapon systems.

22 Apr (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Vaishak 10
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Chaitra 24
Tithi : Navami (up to 6:13 pm)Dashami
Nakshatra: Shravana (up to 12:44 pm) Dhanishta
Rahu 03:36 PM – 05:11 PM
Yamaganda 09:14 AM – 10:50 AM

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