SALAR NEWS

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22 Apr, 2025

Kerala govt delays anniversary events in view of mourning over Pope's passing

Kerala government has postponed anniversary celebration events in Kasaragod and Wayanad for 22–23 April, due to a three-day state mourning declared after the passing of Pope Francis on 21 April. The 'Ente Keralam' exhibition in Wayanad is also delayed.

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22 Apr, 2025

KKR facing same failures as seen throughout this IPL, says Eoin Morgan

KKR continue to falter in IPL 2025, with ex-skipper Eoin Morgan criticising failed team changes and lack of partnerships in their 39-run loss to GT. Praises went to GT’s Prasidh Krishna and B Sai Sudharsan for impactful performances.

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22 Apr, 2025

Rupee falls 4 paise to 85.19 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee fell 4 paise to 85.19 against the US dollar in early trade on 22 April, despite gains in domestic equities. Traders cited dollar short-covering and concerns over US monetary policy and tariffs.

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22 Apr, 2025

India-Saudi Arabia ties have limitless potential: PM Modi

PM Modi, ahead of his Saudi Arabia visit, called ties with the Kingdom a “strategic alliance with limitless potential”. He praised Crown Prince Salman’s vision, stressed economic, energy and diaspora links, and highlighted the IMEEC project’s promise.

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22 Apr, 2025

Harvard sues Trump administration over $2B grant freeze

Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after USD 2.2 billion in federal grants were frozen. The freeze followed Harvard’s refusal to implement government-mandated reforms targeting campus activism and diversity policies.

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22 Apr, 2025

US Vice President J D Vance, family visit Jaipur's Amber Fort

US Vice President J D Vance, with his wife Usha Chilukuri and their children, visited Jaipur’s Amber Fort on 22 April. Welcomed with decorated elephants and Rajasthani folk dances, the family admired the fort's grand architecture.

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22 Apr, 2025

Gold futures extend bull run for 4th day; jump Rs 1,899 to near Rs 1 lakh

Gold futures surged for the 4th straight day on 22 April, jumping Rs 1,899 to an all-time high of Rs 99,178 per 10g on MCX. October contracts crossed Rs 1 lakh. Global prices hit USD 3,504.12/oz amid US Fed uncertainty.

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22 Apr, 2025

MLC Yathindra defends caste census

Yathindra dismissed claims that population figures were manipulated, blaming “prejudiced mindsets” for objections.

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21 Apr, 2025

Road rage turns bloody in City, IAF officer involved

The altercation occurred around 6.30 am when Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose and Squadron Leader Madhumita Dutta were en route to Kempegowda International Airport

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21 Apr, 2025

Speak Hindi: Man harasses auto driver, apologises in Kannada

While some supported the need to speak Hindi in Bengaluru, many—especially Kannadigas—expressed outrage at being pressured to use a language that isn’t native to the region.