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The Federal is an online platform that shares news, insights, and opinions, focusing on India through the lens of its states, particularly highlighting the southern region. In today's world, social media and technology are transforming journalism, and we aim to harness these changes by uniting journalists, designers, engineers, data analysts, and product managers in our newsroom to create new and trustworthy storytelling methods. In an era filled with extreme viewpoints, we strive to restore balance in news coverage. Our goal is to thoroughly examine important issues that matter to citizens but often go unnoticed. We are part of New Generation Media Corporation Private Limited, which has a variety of print and media offerings. Our journey began in 2009 with the launch of Puthiya Thalaimurai, a news and information magazine published in Tamil. The print division also includes specialized magazines focused on women and education. In 2011, New Generation Media introduced its first television news channel, also named Puthiya Thalaimurai, which quickly became popular and set new standards in Tamil TV journalism. It remains a leading channel to this day. Additionally, the company operates an entertainment channel called Puthu Yugam. The Federal marks our inaugural foray into English-language news media.

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Russia trying to create ‘impression of ceasefire’ as attacks continue: Zelenskyy

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Kyiv, Apr 20 (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Sunday of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire, saying Moscow continued to launch attacks overnight after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral temporary truce in Ukraine.
Omar Abdullah blasts Delhi airport for flight diversion; airport responds

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI) Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has lambasted Delhi airport as his flight was delayed and diverted to Jaipur before landing in the national capital early morning on Sunday. Delhi airport operator DIAL regretted the inconvenience caused to him and said there are temporary capacity constraints due to runway upgradation and easterly winds. "Delhi airport is a bloody shit show (excuse my French but I'm in no mood to be polite).
Thousands of Americans protest against Trump in rallies across US

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

New York, Apr 20 (AP) Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the US on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation's democratic ideals. The disparate events ranged from a march through midtown Manhattan and a rally in front of the White House to a demonstration at a Massachusetts commemoration of “the shot heard 'round the world” on April 19, 1775, marking the start of the Revolutionary War 250 years ago.
Robots in China run half-marathon alongside human competitors

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Beijing, Apr 20 (AP) In one small step for robot-kind — thousands of them, really — humanoid robots ran alongside actual humans in a half-marathon in the Chinese capital. The bipedal robots of various makes and sizes navigated the 21.1-kilometer (13.1-mile) course supported by teams of human navigators, operators, and engineers, in what event organizers say was a first. As a precaution, a divider separated the parallel courses used by the robots and people on Saturday.
Owaisi takes ‘tubelights’ dig at BJP MPs as Opposition slams remarks on SC

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

The Opposition on Sunday (April 20) tore into BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma for their highly controversial and disparaging remarks against the Supreme Court even as the saffron party distanced itself from their comments. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi mocked the BJP leaders as “tubelights” (a slang for foolish), after Dubey on Saturday claimed that Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna was “responsible for all the civil wars happening in the country”.
Asked team to draft Rohith Vemula law, Siddaramaiah writes to Rahul Gandhi

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Bengaluru, Apr 19 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi informing him that he has instructed his legal advisor and team to prepare a draft of the Rohith Vemula Act, a legislation that will act as a deterrent against discrimination in educational institutions.
Israel has ‘no choice’ but to continue fighting in Gaza: Netanyahu

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Apr 20 (AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said again Saturday that Israel has “no choice” but to continue fighting in Gaza and will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages and ensuring that the territory won't present a threat to Israel. The prime minister also repeated his vow to make sure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.
‘BJP absolutely rejects them’: Party distances itself from MPs spewing venom on SC

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) The BJP on Saturday 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. He also affirmed the ruling party's respect for the judiciary as an inseparable part of democracy. "The BJP has nothing to do with the comments of MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the judiciary and the chief justice.
Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce, says will respond to only true ceasefire

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Urmi Mukherjee

Chernihiv Region, Ukraine, Apr 20 (AP) Ukraine said it would reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow, but voiced scepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting Saturday. The announcement from Kyiv came as Russia and Ukraine conducted their largest prisoner exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago. Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons.
ED glare pushes Congress back to save-Constitution plank; 4000 rallies planned

4 days ago | thefederal.com | Puneet Nicholas Yadav

With its top leadership back in the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) crosshairs over the National Herald case, the Congress has decided to double down its attacks against the BJP-led central government with a renewed push for its “Save Constitution” narrative.