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U.S. President Joe Biden urged Hamas militants on Wednesday to accept the latest proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of some hostages held by Hamas. (REUTERS)
On Wednesday, the temperature in the national capital soared to 39.1 degrees Celsius, marking the highest maximum temperature recorded this year, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The second-highest maximum temperature, reaching 38 degrees Celsius, was observed on March 9, according to IMD data.
The Delhi Police busted a child trafficking racket and freed three infants from them and arrested one male and three females accused.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu against the Centre's move to "privatise" Sainik schools, and demanded a complete rollback of the policy and the annulment of MoUs signed in this regard.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of encroachments from the Yamuna floodplains and requested a report from the DDA regarding the progress of developing biodiversity parks/wetlands on the site.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address an election rally in Agartala on April 17, a BJP leader said.
Naresh Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, was denied bail by a special court in a money-laundering case on Wednesday. Despite being diagnosed with cancer, the 74-year-old businessman was deemed to receive better care in the hospital where he is currently admitted, according to the court's observation.
Governments, business leaders and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse climate change, the U.N.'s climate chief said on Wednesday, in a speech that warned global warming is slipping down politicians' agendas.
A Lebanese man sanctioned by the U.S. for his alleged links with Palestinian group Hamas was found dead Wednesday after he went missing for a week, Lebanese state media and judicial officials said.Mohammad Srour, 57, was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in August 2019 for giving “financial, material, technological support, financial or other services” to Hamas and his affiliation with Hezbollah. (AP)
At the historic New Mosque, Stars of David decorate the balconies. As dawn breaks, worshippers enter for morning prayers. This marks a significant event as, for the first time since the 1920s, the mosque hosts mass prayers during Eid al-Fitr. Originally built for Jewish converts in Thessaloniki under the Ottoman Empire, it now serves the Muslim community.
Officials in Kyiv announced a framework agreement between Ukraine and Britain to collaborate in defense and arms production. This partnership aims to bolster Ukraine's domestic weapons industry amid wartime circumstances, showcasing a joint effort with allies to strengthen its capabilities.
On Wednesday, the Sensex surged 354 points, surpassing the historic 75,000 milestone for the first time, while the broader Nifty also reached a new peak. FMCG, energy, and metal stocks drove the gains. The BSE Sensex closed at a record 75,038.15, rising by 0.47%, with an intraday high of 75,105.14.
Maruti Suzuki announced price hikes for its popular car Swift and specific variants of the Grand Vitara starting April 10. The company stated that Swift prices rose by up to Rs 25,000, while the Grand Vitara's Sigma variant saw a Rs 19,000 increase, as per the release.
WhatsApp announced a new feature allowing Delhi DTC bus riders to book and buy tickets via its chatbot. Meta's platform introduced QR-based ticketing for Delhi-NCR commuters, accessible in English and Hindi. Users can initiate the service by messaging 'Hi' to +918744073223 or scanning a QR code.
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered a court-monitored CBI probe into alleged crimes against women and illegal conversion of agricultural land for pisciculture in West Bengal's Sandeshkali case.
"Considering the suggestions we have received, we have named this vision document ‘Janta Ka Maang Patra’. This vision document says there shouldn’t be any delay in conducting caste-based census. We will conduct the caste census by 2025, based on which justice will be ensured to everyone by 2029,” said SP party's chief Akhilesh Yadav while launching the manifesto.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the 'unconditional' apology affidavit from Patanjali Ayurved's Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna. The duo was cautioned to brace themselves for potential action in the contempt case regarding misleading advertisements.
Two members of the Special Task Force were injured Wednesday when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites exploded in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Simon Harris on his appointment as Ireland's youngest Prime Minister. In a post on social media platform X, Modi stated, "Congratulations @SimonHarrisTD on becoming the youngest ever Prime Minister of Ireland. We greatly cherish our historical ties built on shared democratic values. I am keen to work together to deepen the bilateral partnership between India and Ireland."
At five people were killed and 27 were injured after a fire broke out at a large residential building in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning. The blaze, which occurred in the New Lucky House in the Jordan neighbourhood, was extinguished later in the morning. However, police reported that people inside the building were still calling for help.
According to a report from Yonhap News Agency, voting is currently underway for the parliamentary elections in South Korea. These elections could decide whether President Yoon Suk Yeol will have the legislative support necessary to advance his agenda during the remainder of his three-year term in office.
A day after the Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging his arrest in the liquor policy case, Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court.
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US President Joe Biden extended his Eid al-Fitr wishes to Muslims worldwide, while also bringing the ongoing conflict and displacement in Gaza and Sudan.
"As Muslim families and communities come together for Eid al-Fitr, they are also reflecting on the pain felt by so many. My thoughts are with those around the world enduring conflict, hunger, and displacement, including in places such as Gaza and Sudan," he said in a post on x.
In a lawsuit brought before the International Court of Justice by Nicaragua, Germany strongly denied allegations that it was supporting genocide in Gaza by providing Israel with arms, Al Jazeera reported.
Hong Kong police say a building fire has killed at least four people and injured 12, according to an AP report.