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The Maharashtra CID will incorporate a Zero FIR lodged by NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar in Bengaluru into its investigation into the January 28 Baramati plane crash that killed former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. While the CID continues its probe, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is conducting a parallel inquiry into the crash.

Indian Railways earned Rs 6813.86 crore from scrap sales in FY 2025-26, exceeding its target. Non-fare revenue also rose significantly, supporting infrastructure upgrades and passenger services without increasing fares, the government said

Dinesh Trivedi is likely to be appointed India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh amid efforts to reset bilateral ties. Current envoy Pranay Verma has been named ambassador to Belgium and the EU, though no official announcement has been made yet

Nagulmeera Sheik, a Mathematics teacher from Nereducherla in Suryapet district, has reached the finals of the America’s Favourite Teacher contest in the United States. With 15 years of teaching experience across UAE, Africa, and India, he now teaches in Georgia.

IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based drug delivery technology that helps surgeons remove colorectal tumours more safely and precisely by lifting tissue during endoscopic surgery. The innovation has shown success in pre-clinical trials and may advance to human clinical testing

Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 53 and Anukul Roy’s support helped Kolkata Knight Riders chase down 155 and defeat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets. KKR ended their winless run with a dramatic comeback after their bowlers restricted RR earlier

A 48-year-old man in Kanpur allegedly drugged and killed his 11-year-old twin daughters before slitting their throats. Shashi Ranjan Mishra was arrested. Police cite possible mental distress, while investigations and forensic analysis are ongoing

Konthoujam Govindas Singh said additional CAPF troops will return after elections in West Bengal and other states. He urged peace amid shutdown calls following ethnic violence and assured security, relief measures, and compensation for recent incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Jhargram, framed the upcoming West Bengal assembly election as a battle to protect the state’s identity. He accused the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government of favouring infiltrators, neglecting tribal regions, and presiding over corruption and extortion.

Rajnath Singh said India does not provoke others but will firmly respond to attacks, referring to Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror incident. Speaking in Tamil Nadu, he backed BJP ahead of April 23 Assembly polls

The Char Dham Yatra began with the opening of Gangotri Temple and Yamunotri Temple on Akshaya Tritiya. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami assured smooth arrangements as new entry rules and restrictions sparked attention

Darshan Kumar, younger brother of Gulshan Kumar, died at 70 in Delhi. Known for shaping T-Series, he played a key behind-the-scenes role. Tributes poured in, including from Mika Singh

A 19-year-old woman was found dead with strangulation marks at her Delhi home, raising suspicion of murder. Police suspect her absconding husband, married three months ago. Forensic teams are probing, CCTV footage scanned, and SDM proceedings initiated

J. P. Nadda accused Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics, cultural damage and misleading governance. Campaigning in Jalpaiguri, he claimed growing public anger against the TMC and expressed confidence in BJP forming a “double-engine” government

Mallikarjun Kharge alleged delimitation is being misused to divide opposition votes, not empower women. He criticised Narendra Modi over delays in implementing reservation and backed M. K. Stalin ahead of April 23 polls

Actress Kajal Aggarwal shared a heartfelt birthday post for her son Neil on his fourth birthday, celebrating his love for space and adventure with photos from an astronomy-themed party and warm wishes for his future

Two Naga civilians, including a retired Army personnel, were killed in an ambush on vehicles in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, sparking fresh tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga groups. The NSCN-IM condemned the attack, alleging collusion between security forces and Kuki militants under the SoO pact, while the Kuki-Zo Council denied involvement.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said over 53.5 lakh LPG cylinders were delivered in a day, with 98% bookings digital. Supplies remain stable despite global tensions, ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability for households and priority sectors

Authorities and an NGO prevented over a dozen child marriages across Rajasthan on Akshaya Tritiya. Coordinated efforts with district officials helped stop several cases, while awareness measures were taken following High Court directives to curb the practice

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at the launch of the Somnath Swabhimaan Yatra in Lucknow, alleged that Jawaharlal Nehru opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath temple and discouraged President Rajendra Prasad from attending its consecration in 1951.

A 19-year-old from Bihar, Aditya Raj, paused his Class 12 board exams to donate part of his liver to save his grandmother Sunita Devi, who suffered from advanced liver disease. Doctors confirmed successful transplant and recovery for both at Max Hospital

An Indian tanker safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, while two other vessels turned back after a firing incident. India raised concerns with Iran over maritime safety as disruptions continue amid tensions affecting global shipping routes

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in New Delhi for a three-day state visit to strengthen the India–South Korea Special Strategic Partnership. Talks ith PM Modi will focus on trade, AI, semiconductors, and emerging technologies.

On the eve of the Pahalgam terror attack anniversary, security has been intensified across Kashmir, particularly at tourist hotspots. The 2025 attack by Lashkar-e-Taiba claimed 26 lives, severely impacting tourism and livelihoods.