7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar, Thailand; 90 missing, 3 dead at under-construction Bangkok high-rise
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar midday on Friday (March 28, 2025), causing the collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate from their homes and workplaces.
Kunal Kamra gets interim protection from arrest
The Madras High Court on Friday (March 28, 2025) granted interim protection from arrest to popular stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra (36) in a case booked against him by the Khar police in Mumbai for having allegedly made slanderous comments against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his latest comedy show titled ‘Naya Bharat.’
Cash discovery row: Justice Varma transferred to Allahabad High Court
Amid a row over the alleged discovery of cash from his official residence, Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court was transferred to his parent Allahabad High Court on Friday (March 28, 2025), according to a government notification. The Law Ministry issued a notification announcing his transfer. The Centre has also notified the transfers of Orissa HC judge, Justice Arindam Sinha, and Delhi HC judge, C.D. Singh, to Allahabad High Court.
Bangladesh welcomes China to participate in Teesta project
Bangladesh on Friday (March 28, 2025) welcomed Chinese participation in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project. Bangladesh’s assurance was communicated during the ongoing visit of Chief Advisor Prof Mohammed Yunus to China.
Union Cabinet approves 2% hike in Dearness Allowance for employees and pensioners
Union Cabinet on Friday (March 28, 2025) announces a 2% hike in the Dearness Allowance for employees and pensioners. This was announced by the Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. With this rise the DA and DR will be increased from 53% to 55% with effect from January 1, 2025.
Vladimir Putin suggests putting Ukraine under U.N.-sponsored external governance, boasts battlefield gains
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on Friday (March 28, 2025) to put Ukraine under external governance under the U.N. aegis as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement, a blustery statement that reflected the Kremlin leader’s determination to achieve his war goals.
Government to launch Ola, Uber-like ‘Sahkar’ taxi service: Amit Shah announces in Parliament
In a significant move to boost the cooperative sector, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced the government’s plans to launch a new app-based taxi service, ‘Sahkar’, on the lines of Ola and Uber. The announcement was made in Parliament while the House was discussing the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which includes provisions for setting up a national cooperative university.
Farmer leader Dallewal breaks indefinite fast, accepts water: Punjab Government to SC
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on an indefinite hunger strike in support of various demands, accepted water and broke his fast on Friday morning, the Punjab government told the Supreme Court. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh was told by advocate general Gurminder Singh for Punjab that they have dispersed the protesting farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu borders, and opened all blocked roads and highways.
Mamata Banerjee’s speech at Oxford disrupted, as protestors raise RG Kar issue
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee address at an Oxford Institution was disrupted on Thursday (March 27, 2025) as protesters raised questions on the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s R G Kar Hospital and other issues relating to the State during her speech.
Published - March 28, 2025 05:53 pm IST
