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India has been elected to key United Nations Economic and Social Council subsidiary bodies, including science, NGO and coordination panels, while Ambassador Preeti Saran was re-elected to a rights committee, strengthening India’s role in global development governance

'Local' man Shami, a fine exponent of straight seam bowling and movement, will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and could emerge as a key threat for KKR

The BJP has petitioned the Election Commission to impose a temporary ban on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s campaigning during the ongoing Assembly elections. The BJP accused her of making inflammatory statements against central security forces, including claims that CRPF vehicles were being used to attack people and transport money.

Delhi Capitals finish agonisingly short on 209 for 8 in pursuit of 211; KL Rahul adjudged player of the match

The Civil Aviation Ministry has announced plans to build a defence airport with a civil enclave in Adilabad, Telangana. The facility will feature a runway capable of handling Airbus A320 aircraft. A field visit and Obstacle Limitation Surfaces study are scheduled for April 17, followed by a master plan.

The Union Cabinet has approved draft bills to implement the Women's Reservation Act before the 2029 parliamentary elections. The proposals include raising Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 reserved for women, and extending the law to Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry.

A heated row broke out in the Indore Municipal Corporation after Congress councillor Fauzia Sheikh Alim refused to sing Vande Mataram, citing her Islamic beliefs. BJP councillors protested, leading to her expulsion from the House by Chairman Munnalal Yadav.

Telangana’s plan to merge intermediate with school education must balance interests, ensure fair teacher roles, and curb inequities

Progress at Kalpakkam signals rise of a self-sustaining nuclear ecosystem, strengthening India’s energy security while advancing scientific innovation, strategic autonomy, and long-term economic stability

A US court has granted Gautam Adani’s request for a hearing to dismiss an SEC fraud case. The Adani Group argues the case lacks jurisdiction, involves no investor losses, and represents an extraterritorial application of US securities laws

The rise of crypto-hawala is posing a serious challenge to enforcement agencies, with digital transactions replacing traditional networks. Officials warn of its growing use in drug trafficking, money laundering and terror funding, prompting increased surveillance and advanced tracking measures

West Bengal has recorded its first decline in voter numbers since 2011 following the Special Intensive Revision. Analysts attribute the drop to large-scale deletion of duplicate, shifted and deceased voters ahead of the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections in the state

More than 6.1 crore voters across Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry will cast their votes in single-phase Assembly elections. Assam sees BJP aiming for a third consecutive term, while Kerala’s CPI(M)-led LDF seeks to extend its historic break from alternating power with UDF.

Governor Sanjay Malhotra says board minutes reviewed; no concerns on ethics and governance

Polling in Kerala’s Palakkad constituency has been overshadowed by allegations of cash and saree distribution to voters. While BJP denied the claims, the Election Commission has sought a report and launched a probe into possible violations of electoral norms

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said three uncrewed missions will be conducted before India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight. He highlighted the importance of mission operations and ongoing preparations, adding that timelines and further details will be announced at an appropriate time

Farmers across multiple states are facing severe crop losses due to unseasonal rains, strong winds and hailstorms. With rabi crops nearing harvest, the damage has raised concerns over rural distress, delayed compensation and urgent need for government relief measures

Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Pakistan’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire, calling it a setback to his diplomacy. The party also attacked his silence on Israel and global developments, while leaders raised concerns over India’s foreign policy approach

Actor Rajinikanth urged fans, especially youth, to avoid risking their lives in pursuit of stars, citing incidents during Vijay’s rallies. He stressed the importance of safety, education, and staying away from substance abuse while addressing reporters in Chennai

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated two government employees over alleged links with terror outfits. The action, taken under Article 311, is part of an ongoing crackdown on militant connections within government institutions in the Union Territory

NCERT has reconstituted its curriculum committee after the Supreme Court criticised a Class 8 Social Science textbook section on the judiciary. The revised panel has 20 members, with three removed following court directions and changes aimed at strengthening the body

The Election Commission recalled a general observer from a West Bengal constituency after he failed to provide basic details about polling stations during a briefing. The move comes ahead of the state’s two-phase assembly elections scheduled later this month

A meeting between the Election Commission and a TMC delegation ended in controversy, with the party alleging the CEC asked them to “get lost” and the EC accusing leaders of shouting. The exchange comes amid tensions over West Bengal elections