India

Sixteen families narrowly escaped after a fire caused by a suspected short circuit engulfed a residential complex in Sangareddy, with an alert resident helping evacuate occupants before firefighters contained the blaze.

An Indian worker was killed in an Iranian strike on a Kuwait facility, raising the death toll of Indian nationals in the West Asia conflict to eight, amid escalating regional tensions and continued attacks on critical infrastructure

Alex Fitzpatrick clinched his maiden Indian Open title in Gurugram, defeating Eugenio Chacarra by two shots. Recovering from early setbacks, he delivered a strong finish, while Indian golfers Manoj S and Om Prakash Chouhan emerged as best domestic performers

Pramod Bhagat led India’s strong performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026, winning one gold and two silver medals. Indian shuttlers secured multiple podium finishes, highlighting the country’s depth and dominance in para badminton

Sanju Samson faces his former team Rajasthan Royals in an emotional IPL clash as Chennai Super Kings take on RR in Guwahati. Ravindra Jadeja also meets his old side, adding intrigue to the match between two teams rebuilding

Mumbai Indians chased down 221 to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders, powered by half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi helped KKR post 220, but MI completed a strong run chase

Amid Myanmar’s ongoing challenges, India must manage immediate concerns while advancing its long-term strategy to counter China’s influence in Southeast Asia

Armed with a strong mandate, Rahman signalled a willingness to bury the hatchet and make a fresh beginning by pursuing a forward-looking relationship with New Delhi

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre in Meerut, saying India has become a "vishwachela" instead of a "vishwaguru". He highlighted farmers’ struggles with electricity supply and mocked Prime Minister Modi’s speeches for lacking tangible results.

Student activist Sharjeel Imam will surrender before Tihar Jail authorities on Monday after the expiry of his 10-day interim bail granted for family reasons. The bail, approved by the Karkardooma Court, came with strict conditions including restrictions on media interaction and social media use.

A Delhi court will hear a revision petition challenging the dismissal of a complaint alleging that Sonia Gandhi’s name was included in electoral rolls before she acquired Indian citizenship in 1983, an allegation she has dismissed as politically motivated.

The Congress announced candidates for 284 of the 294 West Bengal Assembly constituencies, fielding senior leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur and several prominent faces, as the party prepares to contest independently after severing ties with the Left Front.

AIADMK has fielded several senior leaders and former ministers to challenge the ruling DMK in Chennai, setting up direct contests in 13 of the city’s 16 Assembly constituencies in what is expected to be a multi-cornered electoral battle.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he should be chargesheeted for his past deeds, and alleged that the BJP would stop the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and restrict dietary choices if it came to power.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he should be chargesheeted for his past deeds, and alleged that the BJP would stop the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and restrict dietary choices if it came to power.

More than 10,000 Maoists have surrendered over the last decade as the government intensified security operations and rehabilitation programmes, significantly weakening the Naxal insurgency across the Red Corridor and reducing the number of affected districts and violent incidents.

The Indian Army’s Western Command conducted a 72-hour-long Exercise Recce to test combat readiness, while the Central Command carried out Exercise Vayu Prahar in Himachal Pradesh to strengthen drone and counter-UAS capabilities.

A Thane consumer commission has directed Ola Electric Technologies to either replace a defective scooter or refund the full purchase amount to a Navi Mumbai advocate, citing serious service lapses and unfair trade practices.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing rallies in Assam’s Dhekiajuli and Tihu, said infiltration has been curbed but not eliminated, stressing that every illegal immigrant must be deported within five years. He announced plans to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state, citing the anti-polygamy bill already passed.

Airlines will have to offer at least 60 per cent of seats free on domestic flights from April 20 under new DGCA rules. The move aims to reduce passenger costs and ensure transparency, though airlines have raised concerns over financial impact

Four cadres of the banned NSCN Eastern Flank were shot dead by members of a rival militant group in Manipur’s Kamjong district. Police said the attackers opened fire on a vehicle carrying six cadres, while two others managed to escape.

The Supreme Court granted bail to a Punjab man accused in an attempt-to-murder case, observing that incarceration without trial amounts to punishment. The court noted that he had spent nearly two years in jail while the prosecution had not examined any witnesses.

The government said LPG supply remains normal, with over 55 lakh refills delivered. It dismissed rumours of shortages, highlighted adequate fuel stocks, and said raids and inspections are ongoing to prevent hoarding and ensure smooth distribution

A Maoist cadre with a Rs 5 lakh reward was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. The operation was launched based on intelligence inputs as part of intensified anti-LWE efforts in the Bastar region