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09 Apr, 2025

Doctor says Maradona should've gone to clinic, not home

A doctor testified that Diego Maradona should have been admitted to a clinic, not sent home, after surgery in 2020. He criticised the decision as negligent, saying inadequate care and lack of medical equipment may have contributed to Maradona's death.

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09 Apr, 2025

Court: Dhananjay, Karuna's relation in 'nature of marriage', she can claim relief

A Mumbai sessions court ruled that NCP leader Dhananjay Munde’s relationship with Karuna Munde was "in the nature of marriage", entitling her to relief under the Domestic Violence Act. His appeal against interim maintenance was dismissed on 5 April.

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09 Apr, 2025

CM Stalin to chair meet on legal steps to wriggle out of NEET

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will chair a meeting on 9 April to explore legal options to exempt the state from NEET. AIADMK, calling it a ‘drama,’ will boycott. The meeting follows the President's withholding of assent to the anti-NEET bill.

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09 Apr, 2025

Cong veteran Kumari Ananthan, Tamil advocate in Parliament, dies

Veteran Congress leader Kumari Ananthan, known for championing the use of Tamil in Parliament, died at 12.15 AM on 9 Apr at age 92. A former MP and MLA, he was honoured with the Thagaisal Tamizhar Award. He is survived by five children.

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09 Apr, 2025

Maxwell fined, gets demerit point for IPL Code of Conduct breach

Glenn Maxwell of Punjab Kings has been fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the 8 Apr match vs Chennai Super Kings at New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur. He admitted to a Level 1 offence.

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09 Apr, 2025

US defense chief calls China a Panama Canal threat, drawing Beijing rebuke

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on 9 Apr that China poses a threat to the Panama Canal, citing control of nearby ports. His comments drew a sharp rebuke from Beijing. Hegseth and Panama’s President Mulino vowed to boost defence ties and security.

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09 Apr, 2025

Roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people

At least 98 people died and 160 were injured after the roof of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a merengue concert on 9 April. Among the dead were politicians and athletes. Rescue efforts continue as authorities search for survivors.

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09 Apr, 2025

Situation in Murshidabad peaceful, internet services suspended

Murshidabad district in West Bengal remained peaceful on 9 Apr after violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Prohibitory orders and internet suspension continue in Jangipur. Police detained suspects; Governor and BJP condemned the unrest.

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09 Apr, 2025

Tahawwur Rana likely to be extradited to India 'shortly': Sources

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to be extradited to India from the US shortly. His final appeal to the US Supreme Court was denied. A multi-agency Indian team is coordinating with US authorities with the process.

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09 Apr, 2025

RBI cuts policy rate by 25 bps to 6 pc, second in a row

On 9 April, the RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 6%, marking the second consecutive reduction, amid US-imposed tariffs on Indian goods. The move aims to boost the economy. GDP growth forecast was revised down to 6.5% from 6.7%.