India

Manish Sisodia joined Arvind Kejriwal in invoking Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha, refusing participation in Delhi liquor policy case proceedings, citing concerns over judicial fairness while maintaining faith in the judiciary and constitutional principles 

India’s Oil India Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, with partners, discovered oil and gas in Libya’s Ghadames Basin, boosting India’s global energy footprint and supporting efforts to strengthen energy security and reduce crude import dependence

A 38-year-old businessman, Manish Singh, was allegedly lynched by a mob in Varanasi after a car accident sparked a violent clash. Police arrested four accused and launched raids to nab others involved in the fatal incident

Narendra Modi played football with youngsters in Gangtok, highlighting youth engagement during his visit marking Sikkim’s 50th statehood anniversary, alongside cultural events, interactions with achievers, and inauguration of major infrastructure, education and healthcare projects 

Mumbai markets opened lower as Sensex and Nifty slipped amid rising oil prices and foreign outflows. Weak global cues, inflation concerns, and cautious sentiment weighed on investors, despite selective gains, while domestic support remained limited and volatility persisted through session 

The dissonance between medical success in treating HIV and social acceptance of people living with HIV must be addressed

The Aam Aadmi Party no longer speaks for the common man—it revolves around just one man: Arvind Kejriwal, who seems to have mastered the art of shedding close allies with remarkable consistency

Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a dominant all-round performance to thrash Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in their IPL clash. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar triggered a top-order collapse as DC were bowled out for 75 before RCB chased the target in 6.3 overs

Jordan joined India-led global initiatives including the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and Global Biofuel Alliance, boosting cooperation on climate action, resilient infrastructure, and clean energy transition

Photographer Raghu Rai’s early encounters with M F Husain and Mother Teresa were strikingly different, from not recognising the artist to being scolded mid-shoot, as recalled in his biography that traces his rise and global recognition

Ministerial aspirants and Congress leaders in Karnataka are expecting a decision on Cabinet reshuffle and possible leadership change in May, amid growing speculation and pressure within the party for clarity on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s tenure and D K Shivakumar’s role

The ruling Zoram People's Movement secured a landslide victory in the Aizawl Municipal Corporation polls, winning 17 of 19 seats, while the MNF and Congress managed one seat each in the civic body elections held on April 21

Thousands of motorists queued at fuel stations across Andhra Pradesh amid fears of petrol and diesel shortage, while Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu assured that supplies would normalise soon and directed officials to prevent hoarding and black marketing

India and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union will hold the next round of FTA talks in June in Moscow, focusing on non-trade issues, as India seeks to diversify exports and strengthen economic ties with member nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a roadshow in Gangtok after arriving in Sikkim to attend the closing ceremony of the state’s 50th statehood celebrations, where he will also unveil development projects and address a public gathering

Omar Abdullah said the extended Vande Bharat Express service from Jammu to Srinagar will boost tourism, improve connectivity, and increase passenger capacity, while also highlighting efforts to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem

The Supreme Court of India sought responses from Priya Kapur and others on a plea by Rani Kapur challenging a family trust, while urging mediation in the escalating property dispute

India is set to resume more flights from the Gulf as airspace reopens, with Air India and IndiGo planning services from Qatar. The government said operations are stabilising, while missions continue assisting Indian nationals amid evolving travel conditions

The Enforcement Directorate seized ₹28 lakh during raids in two West Bengal cases, including a crime syndicate probe and a PDS scam. Cash, gold, and documents were recovered amid ongoing investigations ahead of assembly polls

Narendra Modi hailed the India-New Zealand FTA as transformative for inclusive growth, benefiting farmers, MSMEs and youth. Christopher Luxon called it a historic milestone, boosting trade, investment and bilateral ties

Dalit organisations in Kerala announced a statewide hartal seeking justice in the death of Nithin Raj, alleging caste-based harassment and police delay. The student died after falling from a building, with abetment and SC/ST Act cases registered

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement boosting exports, investment, and skilled mobility. India gains 100% duty-free access to NZ, while New Zealand secures selective market entry. The pact strengthens Indo-Pacific trade ties and targets $20 billion investment inflows

Congress leader Ajay Maken accused AAP of acting as BJP’s “B-team” after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs joined BJP. He alleged political collusion, high net worth candidates, and INDIA bloc pressure over alliances