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08 Apr, 2025

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria leads anti-drug 'padyatra' in Amritsar

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria led the ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh Padyatra’ in Amritsar on 8 April, concluding a 6-day anti-drug march through Gurdaspur and Amritsar. The campaign, backed by CM Bhagwant Mann, has seen over 3,900 arrests since 1 March.

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08 Apr, 2025

Indian-origin man charged with sexual assault on plane in US

Indian-origin man Bhaveshkumar Shukla, 36, has been charged with abusive sexual contact on a 26 January flight from Montana to Texas. If convicted, he faces up to 2 years in prison. His arraignment is set for 17 April 2025. The FBI is investigating.

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08 Apr, 2025

Microsoft workers say they've been fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract

Microsoft fired two employees after they disrupted its 50th anniversary event, protesting the company’s AI work with the Israeli military. The protest highlighted growing worker dissent over tech firms’ involvement in global conflicts.

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08 Apr, 2025

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair, muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

3 genetically engineered wolf pups with white fur and powerful jaws, resembling extinct dire wolves, have been created by US-based Colossal Biosciences using CRISPR. Though not true revivals, they mark a new step in de-extinction and conservation science.

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08 Apr, 2025

Jay North, TV's mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73

Jay North, beloved child actor known for playing Dennis in TV’s Dennis the Menace (1959–1963), has died aged 73 at his Lake Butler, Florida home on 6 April, after battling colon cancer.

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08 Apr, 2025

Price hike: Shivakumar asks BJP to take out march against Centre

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar slammed BJP for blaming the state over price hike while the Centre raised LPG prices by ₹50 and excise on fuel by ₹2. He urged BJP to protest against the central government instead. Congress plans protests in Bengaluru.

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08 Apr, 2025

Iraqi national held at Delhi airport for smuggling 1.2 kg gold: Customs

A 64-year-old Iraqi man was arrested at Delhi airport on 7 Apr for smuggling 1.2 kg of gold from Baghdad. Customs officials detected the gold hidden in baggage during screening. Further investigation is underway under the Customs Act, 1962.

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08 Apr, 2025

Khultabad town, housing Aurangzeb tomb, to be renamed as Ratnapur: Minister

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat announced Khultabad, site of Aurangzeb's tomb, will be renamed Ratnapur. The move is part of efforts to replace names linked to Mughal rule. A memorial for Shivaji and Sambhaji Maharaj is also planned at the site.

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08 Apr, 2025

Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star in the new sports entertainment category on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 8 April. Joined by Magic Johnson & Jamie Lee Curtis, King was honoured for her legacy in tennis and advocacy for equality.

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08 Apr, 2025

South Korea to elect new president on June 3 after Yoon's ouster

South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June to replace ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, removed over martial law abuse. The race will likely be a fierce contest between the conservative People Power Party and liberal Democratic Party.