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Rajasthan Royals defeated RCB by six wickets as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 78 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 guided a successful chase of 202. RR dominated with the bat to register a comfortable win in IPL 2026

India finished second in the Asian Boxing Championships with 16 medals, including five gold. Vishvanath Suresh clinched gold, while the women’s team led the charge with a strong performance, topping the medal charts at the continental event

India’s women’s football team begin their FIFA Series campaign against Kenya, aiming to rebuild after Asian Cup disappointment. With a young squad and focus on future tournaments, the team looks to gain experience and improve performance

India’s updated NDCs, aiming for 60% non-fossil power capacity by 2035 and deeper emissions cuts, boost clean energy ambition, but challenges remain steep

An eleventh-grade student from Warangal has launched Mission TEJAS, a pilot project designed to transform government schools in Telangana into Smart Innovation Schools. The initiative focuses on mentorship, peer learning, and holistic development, supported by professors, industry experts, and startup founders.

Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh secured convincing wins in their semifinals to enter the final of the Sub Junior Men’s National Hockey Championship. Both teams delivered strong performances and will now face off for the title in Rajgir

India’s young paddlers continued their strong performance, entering the quarter-finals in multiple categories at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships. Following a clean sweep in team events, the players now aim to convert their dominance into titles

India’s women’s football team will face hosts Kenya in the FIFA Series 2026 after a disappointing Asian Cup campaign. With only four teams in the competition, the match acts as a semi-final as India look to rebuild momentum

India returned to winning ways with a dominant 3-0 victory over Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup. Zeel Desai and Sahaja Yamalapalli won their singles comfortably, while the doubles pair completed a comprehensive team performance

India needs a Digital Essential Commodities Misinformation Policy to enable real-time government–platform coordination, curb viral supply rumours, and prevent panic buying that disrupts markets and public trust

Meenakshi Goyat secured silver while three Indian male wrestlers entered their respective finals at the Asian Wrestling Championships. India’s medal tally reached double figures, with Monika and Harshita adding bronze medals in a strong overall performance

Punjab Kings, riding strong early-season form, face an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad struggling with top-order failures. PBKS aim to bounce back after a rain-hit match, while SRH hope their key players deliver in the IPL clash at Mullanpur

The Telangana High Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera limited transit anticipatory bail for one week in connection with an FIR filed in Assam over alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife. The Court emphasised that such relief safeguards personal liberty even when FIRs are registered outside its jurisdiction.

Women voters outperformed men in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry Assembly elections, driving record turnout levels. Assam and Puducherry recorded historic overall polling percentages, while Kerala saw strong participation though it fell short of its long-standing record

The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier following directions from the Armed Forces Tribunal. The decision comes after his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case and years of legal and service-related proceedings

Police arrested an HR official in a Nashik tech firm over alleged sexual harassment and inaction on complaints. The case, involving multiple FIRs and arrests, led to the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe the allegations

A 14-year-old girl from Kerala, who went missing during a trek in Chikkamagaluru, was found dead in a gorge after a three-day search. Authorities are probing the cause while teams had used drones and thermal cameras during the operation

The Election Commission released the final electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh, fixing the voter count at 13.39 crore after the Special Intensive Revision 2026. The update shows a net increase of over 84 lakh voters ahead of next year’s Assembly elections

India’s UPI is set to complete 10 years on April 11, witnessing exponential growth in transactions and value. The platform recorded record monthly volumes in March 2026, highlighting the continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Army delayed a planned strike during Operation Sindoor to avoid disrupting namaz at a terrorist camp. He highlighted the role of ethics, leadership values and personal influences in shaping military decisions

A tragic boat accident in Vrindavan’s Yamuna river claimed ten lives on Friday, with victims primarily from Punjab. The boat, carrying over two dozen tourists, capsized near Keshi Ghat after colliding with a floating pontoon left behind from a dismantled bridge.

Lucknow Super Giants have signed South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. Linde, with vast T20 experience, joins LSG at his reserve price of Rs 1 crore

Mistry’s remarks come amid reports that Tata Trusts trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh support public listing of Tata Sons, while chairman Noel Tata opposes the move

Qatar has assured India of continued energy supplies amid West Asia tensions, as ministers from both countries discussed supply stability, ceasefire developments, and strengthening cooperation. India is seeking to secure fuel needs amid disruptions in global energy markets