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A total of 1,586 candidates filed nominations for 152 constituencies in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Scrutiny is underway, with withdrawals due by April 9. Polling is scheduled for April 23, officials said

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty fell sharply in early trade as rising crude oil prices and West Asia tensions hurt sentiment. Heavy FII outflows added pressure, while select IT and financial stocks limited broader market losses

An analysis of recent data compiled from reports of the Ministry of Education and the Government of India from 2015-16 to 2023-2024 shows a mixed picture of financial allocation and participation in school education over the last few years

Former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu, expelled from the Indian National Congress, has launched the Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party. She announced the new outfit on X, citing dissatisfaction with leadership, after criticism of Rahul Gandhi and state leaders

BRS leader Harish Rao and other party leaders were placed under house arrest in Hyderabad, preventing their visit to Parigi, where farmers are protesting land acquisition for an industrial park in Kallapur and Rapole villages

A major fire broke out at a two-storey textile shop in Bandlaguda, Rajendranagar, causing heavy property loss. No casualties were reported. Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours, with a short circuit suspected as the cause.

Mumbai Indians face Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati with skipper Hardik Pandya’s fitness a key factor. Pandya missed the last game due to illness, and MI will hope his return strengthens their bowling against Rajasthan’s in-form top order

Rain and thunderstorm disrupted the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL clash at Eden Gardens. KKR were 25 for 2 when play was halted. With forecasts predicting worsening weather, a washout could hand KKR their first point of the season

India will begin its Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I campaign against Thailand at DLTA Stadium. Captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence in the squad, which includes debutant Vaishnavi Adkar and veteran Ankita Raina, highlighting depth in Indian women’s tennis

Diversifying beyond the services sector and boosting investment in agriculture and manufacturing, especially processing industries, can help India attract stable and long-term FDI inflows

The Mumbai Cricket Association has launched its High Performance Camp in Mumbai, inaugurated by Dilip Vengsarkar. Featuring 25 men and women players, the three-week programme includes skill training, mentorship, and expert sessions, with standout performers eyeing selection for the UK tour

Artemis II brings a sense of collective purpose to a divided world, rekindling scientific curiosity and expanding the horizons of knowledge

A political row erupted in Assam after Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s family over alleged foreign assets. Riniki Bhuyan Sarma denied the claims and countered with questions, escalating tensions ahead of elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress for dynastic politics and corruption while addressing a rally in Assam. He highlighted BJP’s development agenda and accused Congress of supporting infiltration and failing to deliver on promises in states it governs

Five accused in the Vijayawada terror network case revealed plans to expand AQIS and ISIS activities under a foreign handler. They allegedly used social media to radicalise youth, recruit members, and planned training and terror activities across India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s strong fiscal position and healthy reserves give the RBI policy flexibility. She highlighted low debt levels, stable borrowing plans, and government measures to manage inflation risks amid global uncertainties and rising crude prices

A CAG report has revealed that 518 lakes in Jammu and Kashmir have vanished or degraded due to human activities. It also flagged conservation failures, while a separate study warned of high flood risks from glacial lakes in the region

Thousands of voters whose names were deleted from electoral rolls lined up across West Bengal as tribunals began hearings. Around 23 lakh people await decisions, with April 22 set as the deadline to approach tribunals for inclusion before elections

AAP MP Raghav Chadha shared a cryptic social media post featuring The 48 Laws of Power after being removed as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. He denied allegations against him, calling them politically motivated and highlighting his parliamentary record

A 19-year-old tea seller has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a driver to death following a dispute over the price of gutka near Azadpur Mandi in northwest Delhi. The accused confessed during interrogation and has no prior criminal record

Mamata Banerjee alleged a tacit understanding between the BJP, Congress and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, claiming large-scale officer transfers from Bengal. She said she would tour the country to build opposition unity after the Assembly elections

Arvind Kejriwal appeared in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case. The court will hear the plea on April 13, while the Solicitor General termed the allegations frivolous and contemptuous

A masked man drove an SUV into the Delhi Assembly premises, placed a bouquet near the Speaker’s office and fled, triggering a security scare. Police detained three people, seized the vehicle and launched an investigation after a thorough security sweep