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Meenakshi Goyat secured silver while three Indian male wrestlers entered their respective finals at the Asian Wrestling Championships. India’s medal tally reached double figures, with Monika and Harshita adding bronze medals in a strong overall performance

Punjab Kings, riding strong early-season form, face an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad struggling with top-order failures. PBKS aim to bounce back after a rain-hit match, while SRH hope their key players deliver in the IPL clash at Mullanpur

The Telangana High Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera limited transit anticipatory bail for one week in connection with an FIR filed in Assam over alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife. The Court emphasised that such relief safeguards personal liberty even when FIRs are registered outside its jurisdiction.

Women voters outperformed men in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry Assembly elections, driving record turnout levels. Assam and Puducherry recorded historic overall polling percentages, while Kerala saw strong participation though it fell short of its long-standing record

The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier following directions from the Armed Forces Tribunal. The decision comes after his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case and years of legal and service-related proceedings

Police arrested an HR official in a Nashik tech firm over alleged sexual harassment and inaction on complaints. The case, involving multiple FIRs and arrests, led to the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe the allegations

A 14-year-old girl from Kerala, who went missing during a trek in Chikkamagaluru, was found dead in a gorge after a three-day search. Authorities are probing the cause while teams had used drones and thermal cameras during the operation

The Election Commission released the final electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh, fixing the voter count at 13.39 crore after the Special Intensive Revision 2026. The update shows a net increase of over 84 lakh voters ahead of next year’s Assembly elections

India’s UPI is set to complete 10 years on April 11, witnessing exponential growth in transactions and value. The platform recorded record monthly volumes in March 2026, highlighting the continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Army delayed a planned strike during Operation Sindoor to avoid disrupting namaz at a terrorist camp. He highlighted the role of ethics, leadership values and personal influences in shaping military decisions

A tragic boat accident in Vrindavan’s Yamuna river claimed ten lives on Friday, with victims primarily from Punjab. The boat, carrying over two dozen tourists, capsized near Keshi Ghat after colliding with a floating pontoon left behind from a dismantled bridge.

Lucknow Super Giants have signed South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. Linde, with vast T20 experience, joins LSG at his reserve price of Rs 1 crore

Mistry’s remarks come amid reports that Tata Trusts trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh support public listing of Tata Sons, while chairman Noel Tata opposes the move

Qatar has assured India of continued energy supplies amid West Asia tensions, as ministers from both countries discussed supply stability, ceasefire developments, and strengthening cooperation. India is seeking to secure fuel needs amid disruptions in global energy markets

Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has resigned following a controversy over burnt cash recovered from his residence, rendering impeachment proceedings infructuous. The case had triggered an inquiry and political action after reports of alleged cash discovery last year

Removal proceedings against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma became infructuous after his resignation, allowing him to retain pension benefits. The move comes amid corruption allegations linked to recovery of burnt currency notes from his official residence

The BJP unveiled its West Bengal poll manifesto promising implementation of UCC, measures to curb infiltration and welfare schemes including Rs 3,000 monthly aid for women and youth, along with job, infrastructure and governance reforms if voted to power

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against a Siliguri man for allegedly duping a retired Delhi banker of Rs 23 crore in a digital arrest scam involving impersonation and intimidation. The accused used bank accounts to route and siphon off the funds

National Company Law Tribunal’s Allahabad bench had approved Adani Enterprises' Rs 14,535 crore bid to acquire JAL assets, which was challenged by Vedanta with a Rs 17,926 crore offer

A 23-year-old woman died after an acid attack in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, while her mother remains critical. Police said an unidentified attacker entered their home at night and poured acid on them as they slept. Investigation is underway

A phase-3 trial published in The British Medical Journal finds two new TB vaccines, VPM1002 and Immuvac, safe for use in India but not effective against all forms of tuberculosis, though they may help prevent progression to active disease

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge warned that the proposed delimitation exercise linked to the women's quota law could have serious consequences and said the party would work with opposition leaders to form a united strategy after detailed discussions

Delhi Police busted a Pakistan-backed espionage and terror module, arresting 11 accused and uncovering a solar-powered CCTV surveillance network near sensitive military locations across several states, averting a potential attack and exposing links to Babbar Khalsa International

Indian equity benchmarks rose sharply on Friday, with Sensex gaining over 900 points and Nifty crossing 24,000, as investors tracked global cues and West Asia tensions, while strong participation in broader markets supported the overall upward momentum