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Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India reprimanded the Telangana government for illegally felling trees and removing green cover from over 100 acres in Kancha Gachibowli forest, emphasizing the need for restoration or the potential jailing of senior officials. The court highlighted that any tree removal requires its permission and expressed concern for wildlife affected by the deforestation, demanding a revival plan within a month. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued...

SummaryRajasthan Royals encountered a significant challenge in their IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals as captain Sanju Samson retired hurt due to rib pain while batting, having scored 31 runs. This incident raised concerns about RR's campaign moving forward. Earlier, Delhi Capitals set a competitive total of 188/5, bolstered by solid performances from players Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, and Abhishek Porel. Full Article

US Vice President JD Vance, along with his family, will travel to Italy and India from April 18-24. In India, he is set to meet Prime Minister Modi to discuss key economic and geopolitical priorities, especially amid ongoing tariff discussions. This trip, which includes visits to New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, marks Vance's second international journey as Vice President. Full Article

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee responded to UP CM Yogi Adityanath's criticism regarding the Murshidabad violence by referencing incidents such as the Maha Kumbh stampede and alleged police encounters in Uttar Pradesh. She labeled Yogi as a 'Bhogi' and emphasized her defense of freedom of expression in Bengal. Banerjee's remarks highlight the ongoing political tensions and differing perspectives on governance and public safety between the two states. Full Article

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the unrest in Murshidabad during a meeting with Imams, countering BJP allegations of TMC's involvement in Waqf-related violence, which she described as pre-planned. She criticized the central government for its handling of the situation and accused "godi media" of spreading misinformation while questioning their focus on Bengal amidst rising prices and unemployment. In response, BJP leaders condemned the Mamata government for...

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