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The Supreme Court of India issued sweeping directions to improve national highway safety, banning roadside parking and encroachments, mandating surveillance and emergency systems, and affirming safe travel as part of Article 21, after fatal accidents exposed serious infrastructure and enforcement failures
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The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to ensure affordable and continuous insurance for Indian maritime trade, reducing dependence on foreign insurers amid rising global volatility and geopolitical risks
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A devastating road accident near Pollachi claimed nine lives from a Malappuram school community, leaving Pang village in mourning as bodies returned in ambulances, prompting grief, government aid assurances, counselling support, and calls for investigation into the tragedy
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Facing financial strain, the Himachal Pradesh government led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has deferred salaries of public representatives for six months, including the Chief Minister, ministers and MLAs, clarifying it is a temporary measure to ease fiscal pressure
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The SEC and Gautam Adani, along with Sagar Adani, have jointly sought more time from a US court to file submissions in a securities case, proposing a revised schedule while continuing to contest allegations and pursuing dismissal
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Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked the ruling DMK at a Coimbatore rally, framing the 2026 Assembly polls as a fight against dynasty politics, asserting the AIADMK-led NDA will oust the “anti-people” government, while praising Narendra Modi’s leadership
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharply criticised Narendra Modi ahead of his national address, calling his speeches misleading and ineffective for the poor, while attacking the BJP over governance, communal politics, and the failed women’s reservation bill
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Manipur government restored mobile internet and broadband services in five Imphal Valley districts after reviewing improved law and order following a bomb attack in Bishnupur suspension had caused widespread disruption while security operations, protests and investigations continue across the state
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An additional 5,000 tonnes of diesel began flowing from India to Bangladesh via the India–Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, strengthening Dhaka’s energy security amid global supply uncertainty. The pipeline, linked to Numaligarh Refinery Limited, continues to support steady and cost-effective fuel imports
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Nara Lokesh helped facilitate a ₹16-crore Zolgensma gene therapy for a baby with SMA Type-1 in Kurnool, bridging funding gaps and coordinating approvals, enabling timely life-saving treatment with support from public donations and medical teams
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A former Indian Navy officer, Purnendu Tiwary, remains in Qatari custody despite his death sentence being commuted in 2023 along with seven colleagues. While the others have returned to India, Tiwary faces a separate conviction for alleged financial irregularities linked to his former employer.
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Rajya Sabha Secretariat appointed K. S. Somashekhar as secretary, effective Saturday. With over three decades of experience in parliamentary administration and international exposure, he has previously served in senior roles in Karnataka and global parliamentary forums
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The Allahabad High Court deferred its order on a plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged dual citizenship, ruling that he must be given a hearing before any decision, and listed the matter for April 20
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Director Vamshi Paidipally’s film starring Salman Khan and Nayanthara has begun shooting in Mumbai with a pooja ceremony. The high-budget action drama, produced by Dil Raju, marks their first collaboration and is slated for release in 2027
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The government said all Indian seafarers in the Gulf and West Asia are safe, with no incidents reported. Over 2,487 have been repatriated, while flights continue and authorities monitor the situation to ensure safety of Indian nationals
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Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticised AIADMK for supporting a delimitation-linked bill, alleging it harms Tamil Nadu’s interests. She backed immediate women’s reservation without delimitation, while claiming Opposition unity blocked the Centre’s proposal in Parliament
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Separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in connection with a 1996 terror case and remanded to 10 days of custody by a special court in Jammu. The arrest comes weeks after his release following nearly seven years of imprisonment in other cases.
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Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation for India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh to preserve ancient rock carvings along the Indus River. The initiative aims to protect endangered heritage sites and promote responsible tourism in Ladakh
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BJP women leaders staged a protest near Rahul Gandhi’s residence after the defeat of the women’s quota constitutional amendment in Lok Sabha. They accused Opposition parties of blocking women’s empowerment, while police used water cannons to disperse the march
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The government said over 17.25 lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders were sold since March 23, with increased LPG allocation and PNG expansion. Auto LPG demand has shifted to PSU firms, while domestic supply remains prioritised amid geopolitical challenges
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Gold prices may rise up to Rs 1.85 lakh amid favourable macroeconomic conditions, according to a report. Strong demand, central bank buying and global uncertainties continue to support the metal, making it an attractive investment this Akshaya Tritiya
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In Gujarat’s Kheda district, police arrested eight men for allegedly gang-raping and blackmailing a 17-year-old since 2023 under the POCSO Act. One accused remains absconding, and investigations with forensic evidence are ongoing
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In Nashik, police arrested eight people in multiple FIRs from a Tata Consultancy Services unit sexual harassment case, involving alleged assault, blackmail, and religious insults. The complainant also accused colleagues of pressure to convert religion, prompting a Special Investigation Team probe
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The Supreme Court of India disposed of a petition on adult learning disability assessments, noting that NIMHANS is developing adult testing tools expected within three years, while observing the petitioner had completed a PhD despite claimed disability
