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India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, aimed at boosting trade, reducing tariffs and improving market access. The deal is expected to enhance economic growth, exports and bilateral ties between the two countries

Paris airport operator’s stake in the airports business arm of the GMR Group to drop from 32.3 per cent to 25 per cent after deal completion

India said the Iran situation remains serious, with the Ministry of External Affairs confirming over 2,400 evacuations, while embassy staff in Tehran continue assisting nationals amid a fragile ceasefire extended by Donald Trump

Annalena Baerbock will visit India on April 28 to meet S. Jaishankar for discussions on multilateral issues, AI governance, and global challenges, while also paying tribute at Rajghat during her official programme

Just as firm enforcement transformed examinations, traffic discipline, and anti-corruption efforts, a similar approach can reinvigorate classroom teaching and restore public trust in government schools

The Enforcement Directorate conducted multi-state searches over alleged misuse of foreign debit cards linked to “The Timothy Initiative,” involving large cash withdrawals in India, suspected FCRA violations, and possible routing of funds through a coordinated cross-border network

Noida International Airport appointed CFO Nitu Sarma as interim CEO after BCAS rules required an Indian national for the role, while outgoing CEO Christoph Schnellmann moves to the Board as Executive Vice Chairman following the airport’s recent inauguration

Activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa was safely brought down from a BSNL tower in Punjab after over 18 months of protest demanding stricter anti-sacrilege laws. He ended the agitation following the notification of a new law addressing his demands

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer’s daughter in Delhi reveal the accused had a history of aggressive behaviour and addiction to online gaming. Police are planning psychological analysis to understand his motives and mental condition

Political parties in Tamil Nadu, including DMK and AIADMK, have decided to maintain round-the-clock vigil at strong rooms storing EVMs ahead of vote counting. Security has been tightened with CCTV monitoring and deployment of armed forces across the state

Six people were injured in an exchange of fire between armed groups near Sinakethei and Mullam villages in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, amid ongoing ethnic tensions, while internally displaced persons in Churachandpur staged protests demanding equal relief and government support

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of betraying Punjab after seven Rajya Sabha MPs reportedly quit the party. Senior leaders claimed that several MPs, including prominent figures, have resigned and are set to join the BJP

The Supreme Court allowed a 15-year-old girl to terminate her advanced pregnancy, stating that no court can force a minor to carry a pregnancy against her will. The court emphasised reproductive autonomy as a fundamental right

Three people were killed in two separate firing incidents between rival tribal groups in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. The violence comes amid rising tensions in the region, with both Naga and Kuki organisations making claims over recent attacks

An Indian seafarer aboard the Iranian-held vessel Epaminondas is safe, officials confirmed, amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions involving ship seizures by Iran, with multiple Indian crew members across vessels being monitored by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

A fictional leadership reshuffle in the Nationalist Congress Party describes Sunetra Pawar becoming Deputy Chief Minister and party president after Ajit Pawar’s alleged demise, with family members Parth and Jay Pawar managing regional roles amid internal power consolidation in Maharashtra politics

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released DGCA FTO rankings showing improved pilot training standards, with Avyanna Aviation Pvt Ltd topping Category A, as India pushes transparency, safety, and expansion in aviation training under a national growth roadmap

Arvind Kejriwal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of betraying Punjab after reports that several Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs quit, with claims that most defectors would join BJP, intensifying political tensions

Mamata Banerjee warned against “divisive forces” in the ongoing West Bengal polls, accusing opponents of trying to weaken the state from Delhi, and urged voters to defend identity, development, and democratic rights through their mandate

The Supreme Court of India allowed the National Investigation Agency to file a charge sheet in the Malda judicial officers’ confinement case, while overseeing security concerns linked to West Bengal’s electoral roll revision process and ongoing investigation

Actor and TVK chief Vijay thanked Tamil Nadu voters for a record 85 per cent turnout in the Assembly elections, calling it a landmark moment. He praised youth and women participation and expressed confidence ahead of the results

Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Friday as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. IT stocks led the decline, while concerns over inflation and current account deficit kept market participants cautious

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will launch NMBA App 2.0 under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to enhance real-time monitoring, citizen engagement, and coordination for drug demand reduction across India through expanded digital tools and transparency features

Several Rajya Sabha MPs reportedly quit the Aam Aadmi Party, with leaders like Raghav Chadha and others claiming a large faction may join the Bharatiya Janata Party, signalling major political churn within AAP’s parliamentary ranks