Today’s Top News – 5 April 2025

TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that the impact of Artificial Intelligence on ordinary citizens must be a central point of the AI regulatory regime. Addressing a book release function in New Delhi.

2. Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die yesterday. With this, the Budget Session of Parliament comes to an end which commenced on 31st January of this year.

3. According to government reports, Sex ratio at birth rises from 918 to 930, girls’ enrollment improves under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme.

4. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has disbursed financial assistance for education to all eligible applicants under Labour Welfare Schemes meant for the wards of Beedi, Cine, and Non-Coal Mine workers. A total of 32.51 crore rupees has been disbursed to over 92 thousands wards of Beedi, Cine, and Non-Coal Mine workers who applied for scholarships during the academic year 2024-25.

5. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Jharkhand, organized a day-long national-level program under the initiative ‘Hamari Parampara Hamari Virasat’ in New Delhi.

6. India will launch a pioneering inter-ministerial scientific study to address zoonotic spillover risks at the human- wildlife- environment interface. This unique study will be conducted in select bird sanctuaries and wetlands across Sikkim, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, leveraging the One Health approach to monitor the health of both human populations and migratory bird species.

7. The Union Cabinet has approved four projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of 18 thousand 658 crore rupees. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the projects covers 15 Districts in three States Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh and will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 1247 Kilometres.

8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a watershed moment in the government’s collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency, and inclusive growth.

9. J&K: Northern Railway announces Vistadome special train between Banihal & Budgam.

10. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs outlined its collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir administration and other stakeholders to ensure the implementation of the expanded Dharti Aaba Mission in the Union Territory.

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LEGAL REPORT
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1. In Telangana: Supreme Court halts all activities on controversial 400-acre Kancha Gachibowli land, near Hyderabad.

2. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches at the chit fund company premises of Kerala-based businessman Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the movie L2: Empuraan, as part of an alleged Rs 1,000-crore foreign exchange violation case.

3. Centre denies assent to TN’s bill seeking NEET exemption: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday informed that the assembly resolution seeking National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) exemption for the state that was sent for Presidential assent, has been declined and called the rejection a ‘dark chapter in federalism’.

“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of seven women laborers in an accident in Nanded district. He announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees for the next of kin of each deceased and 50 thousand rupees for each injured.

The accident occurred this morning when a tractor carrying farm laborers plunged into a well. Seven women lost their lives in the incident. Two women and one man were rescued.

2. Madhya Pradesh, 8 persons died due to suffocation from poisonous gas in a well at Kondavat village in Khandwa district.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. The makers of Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, have announced the film’s release date. Movie will hit theatres on August 14.

2. Veteran actor and director Manoj Kumar passed away in Mumbai. He was 87. The legendary Bollywood actor was well-known by his nickname ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his patriotic films. He was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his immense contribution to Indian cinema for decades.

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DEFENCE News
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1. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army yesterday conducted four successful flight tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.

2. India’s defence technology landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with home-grown start-ups emerging as key players in reducing the country’s historical dependence on imported military hardware. This shift comes amid growing government support through initiatives like the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) program, changing investor attitudes, and evolving warfare needs.

05 Apr (Saturday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Chaitra 22

(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Chaitra 07

Tithi : Ashtami (up to 7:26 pm)Navami

Nakshatra:Punarvasu
Pushya

Rahu 09:24 AM – 10:57 AM
Yamaganda 02:02 PM – 03:35 PM

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