Top news of the day: SC pauses appointments, denotifications under Waqf Act till next hearing; SC allows W.B. Govt to retain ‘untainted’ teachers for now, orders fresh hiring by Dec. 31, and more
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SC pauses appointments, denotifications under Waqf Act till next hearing; SC allows W.B. Govt to retain ‘untainted’ teachers for now, orders fresh hiring by Dec. 31, and more in The Hindu’s top news of April 17, 2025.
Waqf Act hearing LIVE: Centre assures Supreme Court that no waqf properties will be denotifed till next hearing
The Union government on Thursday (April 17, 2025) assured the Supreme Court that it would refrain from denotifying properties previously declared as waqf by courts until the matter is next heard on May 5.
PM Modi hails inauguration of Amravati Airport, says it’s a ‘great news for Maharashtra’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) hailed the inauguration of Amravati airport and said it is news for Maharashtra, especially the Vidarbha region. “Great news for Maharashtra, especially the Vidarbha region. An active airport in Amravati will boost commerce and connectivity,” PM Modi said in a post on X, responding to a a post by Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu.
Anurag Kashyap blasts CBFC and Brahmin backlash against ‘Phule’: ‘If there’s no caste, why are you offended?’
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has hit out at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and a section of the Brahmin community over the controversy surrounding Phule, the biopic on social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule. The film, directed by Ananth Mahadevan and starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa, was originally set to release on April 11 but was pushed to April 25 following backlash.
CAPF, CRPF to play key role in wiping out Maoism from country by March 2026: Amit Shah
Australia activates disaster relief for New South Wales as wildfires threaten properties and infrastructure, with no casualties reported.
Australia’s Pat Cummins confirms he’ll return for the third Ashes Test, easing concerns for the struggling England side.
The Shakespeare Millennium Club in collaboration with the Annai Velankanni Church (Society of St. Vincent De Paul), conducted a Free Medical Camp on November 23, 2025 at the church premises from 9 am to 6 pm, with Dr. Samundi Sankari and Dr. Divya Sivaraman of Srushti Hospitals, Dr. Sharada L N of Aramba, the Kumaran Dental Clinic, Lychee and Satya Physiotherapy Centre, according to a press release.
Hyderabad police support senior citizens living alone, enhancing safety, preventing fraud, and fostering community connections through regular visits.
Explore the vital role of Humanities in fostering critical thinking, empathy, and social harmony amid the STEM-focused higher education landscape.
Tiruvannamalai removes 450 metric tonnes of waste from Maha Deepam day in a two-day cleanup by 2,300 workers.
Chennai Metrowater raises tanker tariffs and removes trip caps to address rising production costs and enhance bulk water supply.
Tamil Nadu commits to enhanced collaboration with the National Green Tribunal for effective environmental governance and protection initiatives.
On Ambedkar's death anniversary, CM Rekha Gupta highlights his enduring ideals of social harmony, equality, and justice.
The Banyan launches the Keshav Desiraju Lived Experience Repository in Chennai to preserve mental illness narratives across various formats.
MetLife Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, with 104 matches across North America.
Former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma sentenced to five years for money laundering, causing ₹1.20 crore loss to the government.
The Dr. Mrs. YGP Centenary Annual Festival of Music and Dance launched at PSBB, celebrating classical arts and education.