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14 Apr, 2025

Thousands throng Deekshabhoomi on Ambedkar's birth anniversary

Thousands gathered at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur, on 14 April to pay tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 134th birth anniversary. Arrangements for safety and management were made by local authorities and the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Smarak Samiti.

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14 Apr, 2025

DC skipper Axar fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining slow over-rate

Axar Patel, captain of Delhi Capitals, was fined ₹12 lakh for a slow over-rate during their 12-run loss to Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. This was DC's first offence under Article 2.22, with Axar also struggling with no wickets and 67 runs so far.

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14 Apr, 2025

Coast Guard, ATS seize Rs 1,800 crore drugs off Gujarat

On 12–13 April, the Gujarat ATS and Coast Guard seized 300 kg of suspected methamphetamine worth ₹1,800 crore in the Arabian Sea. Smugglers dumped the drugs before fleeing across the IMBL. The contraband was recovered and taken for investigation.

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14 Apr, 2025

China may hold the upper hand in its trade war with the US

China hits back at Trump’s 125% tariffs with equal force, leveraging rare earths, trade alliances, and reduced US dependence. With strategic tools and shifting global ties, Beijing may hold the upper hand in the escalating US-China trade war.

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14 Apr, 2025

Modi: Ambedkar inspired India’s commitment to social justice

On 14 April, PM Modi paid tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, crediting his vision for India’s commitment to social justice. Modi, joined by top leaders, honoured Ambedkar's legacy as a reformer, Constitution drafter, and champion for Scheduled Castes.

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14 Apr, 2025

Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium on India's extradition request

Mehul Choksi, accused in the ₹13,000 crore PNB fraud, was arrested in Belgium on 12 April, after an extradition request by Indian agencies. Choksi fled India in 2018 and was traced in Belgium last year. Formal extradition proceedings are now underway.

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14 Apr, 2025

Tension in Kolar as forest officials seize tractors

Villagers staged a road blockade and burnt tyres in protest.

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14 Apr, 2025

Environmentalists enraged as MCC axes 40 trees

Environmentalists have condemned the action, noting that such felling has become increasingly frequent across the city.

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14 Apr, 2025

Soldier drowns while trying to save boy in Malaprabha River

Despite the soldier’s efforts over nearly half an hour, the strong current overwhelmed them both.

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14 Apr, 2025

Man booked for assault, alleged forced conversion in Srirangapatna

The main accused, Srikanth is accused of attempting to forcefully convert his wife Lakshmi and mother-in-law Shruthi, both devotees of Goddess Chamundeshwari, to Christianity.