India

Global crude oil prices surged after US President Donald Trump warned of potential strikes on Iran, heightening supply concerns. Ongoing West Asia conflict disrupted Strait of Hormuz flows, pressured markets, impacted currencies, and kept investors cautious despite slight declines in gold prices

Raghav Chadha reacted to his removal as AAP’s Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader, alleging he was silenced, while the party appointed Ashok Mittal, signalling internal tensions and sparking speculation over his political future ahead of Punjab elections.

Industrialist Gautam Adani met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, backing the state’s ambitious economic roadmap. Adani praised plans to make UP a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030, reaffirming investments, and later offered prayers at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

The BRS accused the Telangana government of misrepresenting sand mining revenue, alleging price hikes, increased charges and lack of transparency, while demanding clarification and release of complete data to address concerns over possible irregularities.

The Telangana High Court allowed the Indian Navy’s VLF radar project in Vikarabad forest while keeping a PIL pending for six months to monitor compensatory afforestation progress and ensure compliance with environmental conditions.

The Union government has put on hold its directive asking airlines to offer 60 per cent of seats for free selection from April 20. The move follows concerns raised by airlines over operational and commercial implications of the proposed rule

Telangana registered a massive 20-0 win over Gujarat as multiple teams, including Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram and Delhi, secured victories on day two of the Sub Junior Men’s Hockey National Championship in Rajgir

Chennai Super Kings will look to recover from their opening defeat when they face Punjab Kings in their first home game. With key players returning and youngsters under focus, CSK aim for improvement against a strong Punjab side

India will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U-20 Championship final in Malé, aiming to defend their title. With both teams evenly matched and recent encounters closely fought, the summit clash promises an intense and competitive battle

An FIR has been lodged against six individuals, including two Trinamool councillors, for allegedly assembling illegally and obstructing government work outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office in Kolkata. The incident, which began over alleged irregularities in voter list applications (Form 6), escalated into a confrontation between Trinamool supporters and BJP workers.

The Rajya Sabha sought clarification on whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel in late February had any connection to subsequent military strikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that no such discussions took place during the visit.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any misadventure by Pakistan would invite an unprecedented and decisive response from India. He said Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India’s strong stance against terrorism

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, campaigning in Assam’s Binakandi constituency, urged Muslims to vote collectively for AIUDF candidates led by Badruddin Ajmal. He accused the BJP of pursuing “hate politics” and criticised the Congress for remaining silent.

Though the intent of ensuring a “safe, trusted and accountable Internet” is laudable, the mechanism could upset the delicate balance between regulation and freedom

The conflict could test military limits and force countries like India to recalibrate their strategic choices

Archaeologists have discovered a vast cluster of megalithic dolmens in Mulugu district, Telangana, shedding light on Stone Age burial traditions. Spread across nearly 100 acres in the Kappalayi Gutta region, these structures, locally known as “Rakasi Bandalu” and “Rakasi Guhalu”, demonstrate the engineering skill of ancient humans.

Revanth Reddy challenged Keralam opposition leaders to visit Telangana to verify six guarantees implementation while unveiling the UDF manifesto, even as criticism persists over delays in fulfilling similar promises made during the 2023 Telangana elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing BJP booth workers in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, accused the Congress and Left parties of aligning with fundamentalist forces to divide society and tarnish India’s global image. He urged voters to give BJP-NDA a chance, citing the party’s local poll gains in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Indian government suspended the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for four weeks during Operation Sindoor to prevent panic caused by sensational and speculative coverage. Minister L. Murugan informed Parliament that several TV channels aired misleading visuals, including AI-generated clips and foreign military footage, misrepresenting them as Indian strikes.

At a rally in Baishnabnagar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pledged to drive the BJP out of Bengal and later Delhi, while accusing the Election Commission of running the state administration at the behest of the saffron party. She also criticised the deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

Indian student enrolment in US institutions has declined by 6.9 per cent in 2026, Parliament was informed. The government cited stricter visa scrutiny and compliance rules as factors affecting student mobility and visa approvals

A study found that India and Nigeria accounted for nearly one-third of global under-five deaths in 2023. While child mortality has declined significantly since 1990, several countries are unlikely to meet UN targets by 2030

Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026 for translating a Portuguese-language novella. The annual award recognises translated fiction, with six global contenders competing for the prestigious prize

Rajya Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill, 2026, granting Amaravati statutory status as the sole capital. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called it a historic moment and thanked the Centre, farmers and political leaders for their support