Tue Apr 01 00:40:43 UTC 2025: ## News Headlines: April 1, 2025
**India: Militants Cornered in J&K After Kathua Escape**
Security forces have surrounded three militants suspected of escaping from an encounter site in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. An intense gun battle ensued after the militants opened fire on a search party. The operation to apprehend them is ongoing.
**India: Iran Condemns Trump’s Remarks to UN**
Iran lodged a formal complaint with the UN Security Council, condemning US President Donald Trump’s “reckless and belligerent” statements as violations of international law and the UN Charter.
**India: Increased Return of Undocumented Bangladeshis**
Following a crackdown on illegal immigrants, the number of undocumented Bangladeshis voluntarily returning to their home country has increased, according to a source in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
**India: Allegations of Student Oppression at University of Hyderabad**
Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Telangana State Government of oppressing students at the University of Hyderabad who are protesting to protect university land.
**India: Madhya Pradesh to Enforce Liquor Ban in Religious Cities**
A complete liquor ban will take effect in 19 religious cities and areas across Madhya Pradesh, including Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar and Maihar, starting April 1st.
**International: China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan**
China’s military conducted large-scale drills encircling Taiwan, involving its army, navy, air force, and rocket force. Beijing described the exercises as a “stern warning” to Taiwanese separatists.
**India: IMD Rules Out El Niño This Monsoon Season**
The India Meteorological Department has ruled out the possibility of an El Niño event during the upcoming southwest monsoon season, eliminating concerns of reduced rainfall.
**India: Tamil Nadu Disability Study Reveals High Family Costs**
A study reveals that families in Tamil Nadu with disabled children spend six times their monthly income on their care, with caregiving assistance, assistive devices, and healthcare being the biggest expenses.
**India: Eid-ul-Fitr Observed Under Tight Security in Uttar Pradesh**
Eid-ul-Fitr prayers were held across Uttar Pradesh under strict security measures, with a ban on road prayers in place in several sensitive districts.
**India: Uttarakhand Changes Names of 18 Places**
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of 18 locations across four districts to address public sentiment.
**Sports: Mumbai Indians Triumph in IPL Opener**
Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League opener, with strong performances from Ashwani Kumar and Ryan Rickelton.
**International: US State Department Addresses Visa Revocations**
The US State Department acknowledged revoking visas for some Indian citizens but declined to confirm specific numbers or details, citing privacy and ongoing investigations. The revocations reportedly relate to campus activism.
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