India

State-owned oil companies Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited are facing rising losses as petrol and diesel prices remain frozen despite high crude costs, increasing financial strain and raising concerns over possible future fuel price hikes

Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway, a ₹12,000 crore project cutting travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to 2.5 hours. The 210-km corridor improves connectivity, tourism, and includes eco-friendly features like wildlife crossings 

Income Tax Department has introduced Form 141, a consolidated TDS challan replacing four earlier forms for property, rent, professional services, and virtual digital asset transactions, simplifying filing, reporting, and compliance through the e-filing portal

A 24-year-old woman, Satyavva Santosha Helavi, was allegedly killed by family members in Belagavi after eloping with her partner. Police arrested three relatives, including her brother, as investigations continue into the honour killing case

AI-powered holograms of Vijay are transforming election campaigns in Tamil Nadu, enabling virtual outreach and immersive voter engagement, as political parties adopt advanced technology to enhance visibility, strategy, and appeal ahead of Assembly elections

Police in Sopore arrested 25 people for disturbing law and order after protests over a teacher accused of student harassment. The teacher has been suspended and booked, with authorities launching a time-bound investigation and temporarily shutting educational institutions

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued a notice to Geo News for airing Indian content while reporting Asha Bhosle’s death, citing violation of a ban, sparking debate over cultural expression and media restrictions in Pakistan

The Telangana High Court reserved its order on Y.S. Bhaskar Reddy’s plea seeking relaxation of a bail condition barring his entry into Andhra Pradesh, amid opposition citing concerns over witness influence and ensuring a fair trial.

The Telangana High Court directed the CBI to file its counter on a petition seeking further investigation into the Vivekananda Reddy murder case, citing alleged lapses, unexamined conspiracy angles, and concerns over fairness of the probe.

The Telangana High Court restrained HYDRAA from carrying out demolitions without a defined SOP, except for encroachments on public land, while criticising alleged pre-dawn actions and emphasising adherence to due process and legal safeguards.

Ayush Shetty clinched silver at the Badminton Asia Championships, becoming the first Indian men’s singles finalist since HS Prannoy in 2018. The 20‑year‑old expressed pride, credited Shi Yu Qi for the final, and vowed to become the world’s best

Ishan Kishan’s 91 and debutant pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain’s four wickets each powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 57‑run win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, ending their losing run

With thousands of lives already lost and the global economy hanging in the balance, the US, Israel, and Iran must give diplomacy a genuine chance to forge a workable middle ground

While data-driven governance has improved rural development tracking, it fails to capture lived realities

The NCLT has initiated insolvency proceedings against Videocon’s former chairman Venugopal Dhoot as a personal guarantor for loan defaults worth Rs 6,157.57 crore. The tribunal admitted SBI’s plea and appointed a resolution professional to oversee the process

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran termed allegations at TCS Nashik as serious and ordered a probe led by a senior executive. Police have formed an SIT and arrested seven people in connection with harassment complaints by employees

The Assam government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Telangana High Court’s order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera. The case relates to alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife

Eleven people were killed after an overcrowded van collided with a transit mixer truck in Maharashtra’s Thane district. The accident occurred on a bridge, with authorities citing overloading and restricted road movement as possible contributing factors

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that 19 states and the Centre have united against her, asserting she is fighting alone for the people. She accused the BJP of influencing voters and vowed to win the Assembly elections

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said West Bengal voters will respond to violence with ballots and claimed the BJP will form a government in the state. He promised action against syndicates, infiltrators and scams while outlining welfare measures in poll rallies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is close to a historic decision on implementing the Women’s Reservation Act by 2029. Addressing a gathering, he highlighted women’s growing role in governance and urged participation ahead of Parliament’s special session

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said opposition parties will meet on April 15 to discuss implementation of the Women’s Reservation law, alleging the Centre is not holding proper consultations despite the legislation having wider national implications

Godrej Industries Group announced a leadership transition with Pirojsha Godrej set to become chairperson in August, succeeding Nadir Godrej, who will take on an emeritus role as part of a planned generational succession across the conglomerate

The Supreme Court refused to quash the CBI FIR and chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case, but allowed him to raise legal issues during trial. The court also granted him exemption from personal appearance