India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that 19 states and the Centre have united against her, asserting she is fighting alone for the people. She accused the BJP of influencing voters and vowed to win the Assembly elections

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said West Bengal voters will respond to violence with ballots and claimed the BJP will form a government in the state. He promised action against syndicates, infiltrators and scams while outlining welfare measures in poll rallies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is close to a historic decision on implementing the Women’s Reservation Act by 2029. Addressing a gathering, he highlighted women’s growing role in governance and urged participation ahead of Parliament’s special session

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said opposition parties will meet on April 15 to discuss implementation of the Women’s Reservation law, alleging the Centre is not holding proper consultations despite the legislation having wider national implications

Godrej Industries Group announced a leadership transition with Pirojsha Godrej set to become chairperson in August, succeeding Nadir Godrej, who will take on an emeritus role as part of a planned generational succession across the conglomerate

The Supreme Court refused to quash the CBI FIR and chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case, but allowed him to raise legal issues during trial. The court also granted him exemption from personal appearance

Pakistani actors and singers paid heartfelt tributes to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, calling her voice timeless and universal. From Imran Abbas to Ali Zafar, artistes remembered her as a global icon whose music transcended borders and generations

Nation bids farewell to Asha Bhosle, marking the end of an era. Leaders and film personalities pay tribute to her unparalleled contribution to Indian music spanning over eight decades

A Hathras court has deferred the hearing in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the 2020 gangrape case to May 2, as the presiding judge has been transferred and the matter could not be taken up

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the DMK government in Tamil Nadu of promoting corruption and misgovernance, while urging BJP workers to reach voters. He said people are looking towards the NDA for change and highlighted central welfare initiatives

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer said voter turnout in the Assembly elections stood at 79.63 per cent and denied any delay in releasing polling data. He clarified figures are provisional and will be updated after inclusion of service votes

The Centre is examining a proposal to use the Postal Department network to expand access to Jan Aushadhi medicines. The plan aims to improve availability and delivery of affordable drugs in rural and remote regions through post office infrastructure.

The NDA is likely to renominate Harivansh as Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, but Opposition parties have objected, questioning the urgency while the Lok Sabha deputy speaker post remains vacant. The election may be held during the current Parliament sitting

Army troops are on high alert in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, with officials warning of a strong response to any enemy action. The Army also highlighted coordination with locals and announced welfare and environmental initiatives

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea against deletion of names from West Bengal voter lists during revision, calling it premature. The court asked petitioners to approach tribunals and stressed due process ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

Indian stock markets closed nearly 1 per cent lower as US-Iran talks collapsed, raising fears of prolonged conflict and pushing crude oil prices higher, which weighed on investor sentiment across global and domestic markets

Two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have reached Indian ports for the first time in nearly seven years under a temporary US sanctions waiver, signalling a brief resumption of oil trade amid global supply concerns

India’s inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in March under the new CPI series, driven by higher vegetable prices, while pulses and some food items became cheaper. The RBI expects inflation at 4.6 per cent in 2026-27

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in West Bengal, accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of corruption and sheltering illegal infiltrators, and said strict action would be taken against those responsible if the BJP comes to power after the Assembly polls

Iran’s Hormuz leverage globalises the conflict but risks isolation, economic fallout, and regional backlash, underscoring the need for maritime norms and renewed diplomacy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for misrepresenting the Centre’s advisory on crop diversification, stressing the need to boost domestic production of pulses and oilseeds to strengthen food security and reduce import dependence

India’s cement companies are expected to post healthy volume growth in Q4 FY26 on strong construction demand and government spending, though rising fuel and packaging costs may keep profitability under pressure, analysts said

Air India plans to introduce a performance-linked stock option scheme to boost productivity and retain talent. The Tata Group aims to align employee performance with growth as part of efforts to turn around the loss-making airline

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is not just about women’s reservation but a shift in mindset towards inclusive governance. Speaking at Vigyan Bhawan, she said it strengthens democracy by enhancing women’s leadership and participation.