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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 20, 2025
FM to participate in G2o, IMF-World Bank meetings during 11-day visit to U.S., Peru
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will participate in G20 meetings and attend Spring Meetings of the IMF-World Bank, among other bilateral engagements, during an 11-day official trip to the U.S. and Peru, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday (April 19, 2025).
BJP rejects its MPs criticism of Supreme Court, says it respects courts
The BJP on Saturday (April 19, 2025) disassociated itself with the criticism of the Supreme Court by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, with party president J.P. Nadda rejecting the comments as their personal views.
‘They want to divide us’: Mamata attacks BJP, RSS, urges people to maintain peace
Alleging that the BJP and the RSS initiated a “vicious false campaign” in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday (April 19, 2025) urged the people to maintain peace, and stated that the majority and the minority communities must take care of each other.
Congress top brass discusses follow-up steps to Ahmedabad session, strategy on ED chargesheet against Gandhis
Apart from fine performances from Mammootty and Vinayakan, mind games and character dynamics propel Jithin K Jose’s 'Kalamkaval', a slow-burn thriller
In Celestial Company, an ongoing exhibition in the city, throws light on the often ignored aspects of the divine
Explore the enduring legacy of 'Madurai' Mani Iyer, where music and culinary artistry harmoniously intertwine in Mayiladuthurai.
Retired judges and lawyers urge CJI Surya Kant to uphold constitutional rights for Rohingya refugees amidst controversial remarks.
Join Apar Gupta in the In Focus Podcast as he discusses India's Sanchar Saathi app and concerns over consent and privacy.
Telangana Government plans affordable housing for middle-class families, identifying four locations for 10,000 new homes each.
Tragic death of Aligarh school principal on electoral duty prompts investigation into harassment claims and work-related stress.
O. Panneerselvam discusses AIADMK revival with Amit Shah, denying rumors of a new political party amid state political dynamics.
BJP MP urges removal of 'Lord' title from textbooks, citing colonial mindset, during Rajya Sabha discussions on national identity.
Experience the Golconda Fort Festival on December 12, blending Telangana folk tradition and music in a historic setting.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to inspect Osmania University on December 10, focusing on student input for development plans.
Congress demands a "white paper" from Maharashtra's Mahayuti government, highlighting one year of unfulfilled promises and public disappointment.
Calcutta High Court allows foundation stone-laying of a Babri-style mosque in Murshidabad, citing no intervention needed.