SRMIST Celebrates Research Excellence: Paarivendhar Colloquium Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, successfully concluded its 14th Research Day and 6th Dr. Paarivendhar Research Colloquium on April 21, 2025. The event saw the participation of eminent dignitaries. Founder Chancellor Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar, Vice-Chancellor C. Muthamizhchelvan, and distinguished professor Shekhar C. […]

SC Refers Yeddyurappa Corruption Case to Larger Bench The Supreme Court on Monday referred a crucial legal question regarding the prosecution of public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act to a larger bench. The matter involves senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa. The core issue revolves around whether a probe […]

RBI Empowers Young Savers: 10-Year-Olds Can Now Open Bank Accounts Independently The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant change in banking regulations, empowering minors to manage their finances independently. From now on, children above the age of 10 can open and operate savings and term deposit accounts without needing a guardian’s signature. […]

Modi-Vance Summit: Trade Deal Progress Reviewed Amidst Tariff Tensions Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance held a high-level meeting on Monday night, April 21, 2025. The focus of their discussions was the progress of ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. The talks come against the backdrop of previous trade disputes. […]

Bengaluru Hindi Row: Apology in Kannada After Viral Outburst A viral video showing a man urging Hindi usage in Bengaluru sparked fresh controversy, reigniting the long-standing language debate in the city. The video, which surfaced on April 20, 2025, showed the man aggressively advocating for Hindi, disregarding the local Kannada language. Public outrage followed swiftly, […]

26/11 Terror Accused Rana Seeks Family Contact: NIA to Respond Jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana has petitioned the court for permission to communicate with his family. The plea, filed by his counsel on April 19th before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur, seeks to facilitate contact with his relatives. Judge Kaur has directed the […]

BSF to Trial DRDO’s Ugram Rifle: INSAS Replacement on the Horizon? The Border Security Force (BSF) is set to evaluate the indigenously developed Ugram 7.62 mm assault rifle, a potential game-changer for its troops. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the larger calibre rifle is being considered as a replacement for the […]

Top Court Orders Ex-IAS Probationer to Face Delhi Police The Supreme Court on Monday directed Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer, to appear before Delhi Police on May 2 for questioning. Khedkar faces allegations of cheating and fraudulently securing OBC and disability quota benefits during the civil services examination. A bench headed by Justice BV […]

Pope’s Demise Dashes Hopes of India Visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation for Pope Francis to visit India will remain unfulfilled. The pontiff, who had accepted the invitation, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Pope’s planned visit had generated considerable anticipation across the country. His two meetings with PM Modi, in 2021 and […]

TMC Leaders Summoned: Delhi Court Acts on EC Protest A Delhi court on Monday issued summons to Trinamool Congress leaders Derek O’Brien, Sagarika Ghose, and Saket Gokhale. The summons relate to a protest held outside the Election Commission of India in 2024. The protest, police allege, violated a prohibitory order in place on April 8, […]