India

Rumours about Aditya Dhar’s 7.5-hour director’s cut of Dhurandhar have created buzz online, with reports hinting at a possible limited theatrical release. However, no official confirmation has been made, and sources suggest it could also be an April Fool's joke

The YSR Congress Party staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha opposing a Bill to grant Amaravati statutory status as Andhra Pradesh’s sole capital, citing concerns over farmers, funding, and land use, while the Centre and other parties backed the legislation

Digital payment services, including UPI, faced widespread disruption across India, affecting users in multiple cities. SBI cited extended maintenance as a cause, warning of service interruptions and advising customers to use alternative payment methods during the outage period

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of aligning with the BJP and risking the state’s autonomy. Campaigning in Tiruchy, he urged voters to support the DMK-led alliance for a decisive victory

Mahindra & Mahindra reported total auto sales of 99,969 vehicles in March 2026, up 21 per cent. Growth was driven by strong SUV and commercial vehicle demand, while the company also recorded all-time-high annual volumes across key segments

A security scare was triggered at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after a tissue paper with the word “Danger” was found inside an IndiGo aircraft lavatory. Bomb disposal teams inspected the plane, but authorities later declared the alert a false alarm.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has partnered with Indian Gas Exchange Ltd to launch natural gas futures based on the Gas IndeX of India (GIXI), providing transparent risk management and enhancing liquidity in India’s domestic gas market

Israel Weapons Industries, via joint venture PLR Systems, delivered 2,000 NEGEV 7.62x51 LMGs to India under the 'Make in India' initiative. Technology transfer supports domestic defence manufacturing and strengthens India-Israel defence cooperation

Dr Karan Singh spearheaded the 1972 transition designating the tiger as India’s national animal and chaired the Steering Committee that launched Project Tiger on April 1, 1973, boosting conservation efforts

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Special Intensive Revision process in West Bengal, arguing that citizenship verification is the responsibility of the Union Home Ministry and not the Election Commission, while also raising concerns over delays in finalising electoral rolls.

The family of late businessman Raja Raghuwanshi believes he has been reborn as his brother’s newborn son. Striking physical and horoscope similarities, along with temple predictions, prompted them to name the baby Raja, offering solace after the tragedy

Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, interacting with women workers and praising Assam tea’s global recognition. The visit, during his election campaign, highlighted the tea community’s importance to the state’s economy and political landscape

Police in Raebareli saved an 18-year-old after a suicide alert from Meta flagged his social media post. Swift action within minutes enabled rescue and treatment, highlighting technology’s role in preventing tragedies and ensuring timely intervention in distress cases

Security forces killed one terrorist during an overnight encounter in Ganderbal district after a joint operation by the Indian Army and police, launched on intelligence inputs, while search operations continue amid intermittent firing in the area

Droupadi Murmu approved the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing graded punishment for harm against transgender persons while excluding gays and lesbians. The move drew opposition criticism over identity rights and provisions requiring official certification of transgender status

Jet fuel prices in New Delhi surged to a record 2.07 lakh per kilolitre amid global oil spikes from the West Asia conflict, though domestic airlines saw a limited rise. Commercial LPG rates also increased, raising operating costs

Malayalam director Ranjith was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in a sexual assault case filed by a young actress. Police arrested him after an attempted evasion, while the Kerala government assured strict action and support for the survivor

The government has barred the sale of imported CCTV cameras without Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification from April 1, allowing only certified products in the market. The move is expected to benefit domestic manufacturers but may lead to price increases

Defence ministry signs Rs 1,950 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited for two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force. The indigenously developed radars by DRDO will strengthen air defence and reduce reliance on foreign equipment

BJP released its Assam assembly poll manifesto, promising protection of indigenous land and heritage, Rs 5 lakh crore investment, 2 lakh government jobs, flood-free Assam under 'Badh Mukt Assam Mission', and strict action on illegal encroachments and 'Love Jihad'

Rahul Gandhi accused Kerala’s ruling Left of an “unprecedented partnership” with BJP, arguing that the present-day Left has moved away from its core principles. Speaking in Kannur, he pitched the upcoming Assembly election as a battle of ideologies and values

Delhi Police arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Shabbir Ahmed Lone, exposing a pan-India terror network with modules in Tamil Nadu, Delhi and West Bengal. Lone had recruited youth and Bangladeshis for reconnaissance and planned temple attacks. Central agencies are monitoring other modules

Renowned filmmaker Ranjith was arrested in Kochi following a sexual assault complaint by a young actress working on his film. The arrest, carried out by a special police squad, comes after the actress submitted a confidential statement at a Women’s Police Station.