India

Death toll in the Vedanta power plant blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has risen to 24 after another worker died. The explosion, caused by boiler pressure from fuel accumulation, left several injured, with probes underway and negligence charges filed

Government may raise FDI limit in pension sector to 100 per cent, aligning with insurance sector reforms. A Bill amending the PFRDA Act is expected in upcoming Parliament session, separating NPS Trust from regulator to strengthen governance and investment inflows

Gulab Chand Kataria approved the Punjab sacrilege amendment law, making the Sri Guru Granth Sahib protection act stricter with life imprisonment and heavy fines for desecration. The move aims to deter sacrilege and preserve religious sanctity in Punjab

India’s aerospace and aviation sector is poised for significant growth, driven by manufacturing and advanced technologies. Experts at a global conference urged a shift towards design, MRO and innovation, while highlighting the need for supportive policy frameworks and global collaboration.

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir’s higher reaches, including Zojila Pass and Gurez Valley, along with rain in plains, lowered temperatures and forced closure of key routes like the Srinagar-Kargil and Mughal Road

Mumbai International Airport Limited fined AI Airport Services Limited ₹10 lakh after a detached dolly damaged a Gulf Air aircraft, causing operational disruption, financial losses, and reputational damage at the busy Mumbai airport

Lenskart apologised after backlash over a grooming policy, issuing a new guide allowing religious symbols like bindi, hijab, and turban. Founder Peyush Bansal clarified the controversial document was outdated, reaffirming inclusivity and respect

The Centre introduced three Bills to fast-track 33% women’s reservation under Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, enabling implementation by 2029 by delinking it from Census and delimitation, while proposing expanded Lok Sabha representation

Lee Jae Myung begins India and Vietnam visit to meet Narendra Modi and Vietnamese leaders, focusing on economic cooperation, supply chains, and energy stability amid Middle East tensions, while boosting trade, technology, and strategic diplomatic engagement

Narendra Modi and leaders including Amit Shah extended greetings on Akshay Tritiya, highlighting its spiritual significance. The festival symbolizes prosperity, charity, and auspicious beginnings, with devotees performing rituals, fasting, and prayers for lasting well-being

The Indian women’s hockey team ended their four-match tour of Argentina with a 2-2 draw. After a tough start, India won their final two games and fought hard to secure a shootout win in the series finale, showcasing resilience

Our oldest inheritances are living ecosystems that hold together ecology and economy. As World Heritage Day passes, nature’s warning lingers—if forests lose their breath, so will we

Eshan Malinga's excellent bowling performance guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match. Despite a strong fight from CSK, led by Mhatre and Klaasen, SRH managed to win with key breakthroughs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation, reiterated his government’s commitment to women’s empowerment despite the setback in Parliament over the Women’s Reservation Bill. He framed the issue as part of a larger pattern of resistance to reforms by the Opposition.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Congress and its allies for opposing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ Amendment, a landmark Bill aimed at ensuring women’s representation in Parliament. He reiterated that meaningful development in India cannot be achieved without women’s rightful place in decision-making bodies.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die after a productive Budget session that saw the passage of key legislations, discussions on major issues and the re-election of Harivansh as Deputy Chairman, with productivity recorded at over 109 per cent

Opposition parties, undeterred by earlier rejections, are drafting a fresh notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders from Congress, Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, and DMK are coordinating efforts to gather at least 200 MPs’ signatures.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die after a stormy Budget session marked by the defeat of the women’s reservation bill, opposition protests and passage of key financial legislation, with the government and opposition clashing on several major issues

Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin campaigned for Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur ahead of the West Bengal assembly polls, aiming to boost the campaign as Chowdhury returns to state politics after his 2024 Lok Sabha defeat

Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Opposition parties after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 on women’s reservation failed in Lok Sabha. PM Narendra Modi blamed Congress, DMK, TMC, and SP for blocking the Bill, calling it a setback to women’s representation efforts

The Calcutta High Court has set aside the appointment of assistant professors as presiding officers for West Bengal assembly polls, ruling that the Election Commission failed to justify the decision as per its guidelines on assigning senior officials to polling duties

The newly formed NDA government led by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will face a trust vote in the Assembly on April 24, following his recent swearing-in after Nitish Kumar stepped down to take up responsibilities at the Centre

Rahul Gandhi alleged in Tiruchirappalli that AIADMK is acting as a mask for the BJP, which aims to install a compliant chief minister in Tamil Nadu, while also accusing the Centre of targeting opposition and weakening federal balance

Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya attacked the TMC government, calling it a “living fossil” surviving on borrowed time. He alleged collapse of law and order, economic decline and political violence, while expressing confidence that BJP will win the upcoming elections