Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Massive flight delays at IGIA caused by a combination of the planned closure of Delhi Airport’s workhorse runway (10/28) from April 8 and “unseasonal” storms lashing the region since then, have forced authorities to decide on reopening this airstrip. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) will make 10/28 available for flight movement in about a fortnight and then have all four runways operational to bridge the gap in the number of aircraft scheduled to fly in every hour versus the peak it can handle under the current circumstances which is at the root of the delays.However till that happens, passengers will have to face serious delays whenever easterly winds blow in Delhi during which aircraft land from Dwarka side and take off towards Vasant Vihar side — something that has been happening regularly so far this month. An […]

[ad_1] Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared it will "mirror" Russia's actions, following the announcement of an Easter ceasefire by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.Zelenskyy wrote on X, "If Russia is now suddenly ready to truly engage in a format of full and unconditional silence, Ukraine will act accordingly — mirroring Russia’s actions. Silence in response to silence, defensive strikes in response to attacks."He also proposed the truce could be extended beyond the Easter day, should a complete ceasefire take hold. This, the Ukrainian leader said, would reveal Russia's "true intentions."Zelenskyy explained, "30 hours is enough to make headlines, but not for genuine confidence-building measures. Thirty days could give peace a chance."He also called out Moscow for not responding to his initial, corresponding proposal for a 30-day full and unconditional truce.Moscow, Zelenskyy said, "manipulates well," and, […]

[ad_1] The Israeli military announced on Saturday an Israeli soldier was killed and three were severely injured during combat in northern Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified the soldier as Warrant Officer Ghaleb Sliman Al-Nasasra."Warrant Officer G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra, aged 35 from the Bedouin community in Rahat, a tracker in the Northern Brigade, Gaza Division, fell during combat in northern Gaza. The IDF expresses its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his memory be a blessing," lieutenant colonel Nadav Shoshani, IDF's international spokesperson, wrote on X.Al-Nasasra is Israel's first fatality since a ceasefire with Hamas collapsed in mid-March.Shoshani further said during the incident in which Al-Nasasra died, another tracker in the Northern Brigade was severely injured.Two other soldiers who were severely injured are from IDF's Border Protection Corps, he added.At least 412 Israeli soldiers have been […]

[ad_1] Image credits: Getty Images Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday or Pascha, is one of the most revered days in the religion of Christianity. The festival is a religious celebration that serves as a symbol of renewal and hope, and brings people together in the name of Jesus.When is Easter Sunday 2025?In 2025, Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 20th. Unlike Christmas, Easter is a movable holiday, which means its date of celebration keeps on changing every year. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon of the spring equinox. This means that Easter occurs every year between March 22 to April 25.In 2025, the Paschal Full Moon appeared on April 13, thus placing Easter on the following Sunday, on April 20th, 2025.Why is Easter celebrated? Image credits: Getty ImagesEaster is one of […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants edged Rajasthan Royals by just two runs in a dramatic IPL 2025 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, thanks to a nerveless final over from Avesh Khan that turned a seemingly straightforward chase into a heartbreaker for the home crowd.Chasing 181, Rajasthan Royals were well in the hunt needing just nine runs off the last over with six wickets in hand. Set batters Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel were at the crease, and with the dew settling in and umpires opting to change the ball, it looked like a formality. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!But Avesh Khan had other plans.The over began with a sharp yorker that Jurel could only flick for a single. Then came a wide, angled delivery to Hetmyer, yielding just two after a misfield. PollWhat […]

[ad_1] In a significant ruling, the US district court (Northern District of Georgia) has granted temporary relief to 133 international students who faced sudden termination of their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record. With their legal status terminated, had it not been for the district court’s intervention, the students would have had to deport.The district court on Friday evening, issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), ordering the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reinstate the plaintiffs’ SEVIS records retroactive to March 31, 2025. It also barred federal authorities from using or disclosing the students' personal information outside the scope of this litigation. By Tuesday, US government agencies (defendants to this case) have been ordered to file a notice of compliance with this order.The students, all F-1 visa holders, had filed an urgent plea alleging unlawful actions by federal […]

[ad_1] West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee issued a plea for maintaining peace across the state amid rising tensions in Murshidabad district and blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for provocation. In a letter appealing peace, Banerjee wrote, "BJP and its allies have suddenly become very aggressive in West Bengal. These allies include RSS...These forces are using the backdrop of an unfortunate incident that happened on provocation. They are using the backdrop to play divisive politics...My appeal is: please remain calm. We condemn communal riots and must curb them. The criminals behind the riots are being strongly dealt with. But, simultaneously, we must avoid mutual mistrust and distrust. The majority and the minority communities must work together and take care of each other."She further added, "They want to incite riots, and riots can affect everyone. We love all. We want to […]