India

In Fazilka, police arrested former Army officer Sandeep Tomar, absconding after wife’s murder conviction, by tracing an LPG booking linked to his bank account. He was caught in Madhya Pradesh and sent to judicial custody

  The government cancelled auctions of 11 critical mineral blocks due to poor investor response and insufficient bidders, dealing a setback to domestic exploration efforts amid rising global demand for strategic minerals like lithium and rare earth elements 

In Mumbai, police registered a case against a transperson’s brother for allegedly circulating an AI-doctored video of minister Narhari Zirwal. The accused reportedly attempted blackmail, prompting an investigation under IT and criminal laws

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of West Bengal elections, in the presence of Union minister Kiren Rijiju, marking a significant political shift

In Hyderabad, BRS leader KT Rama Rao congratulated 'Telangana Today' for winning an international honour at the 8th International Newspaper Design Competition, praising its editorial excellence, creativity, and contribution to showcasing Telangana’s media talent globally

The Telangana High Court upheld G.O.Ms.No.33 on police cadre allotment, dismissing a writ appeal by personnel, ruling that the order was valid and did not violate the Presidential Order, 2018 or administrative procedures.

An adult civet cat was killed after being hit by a vehicle in BHEL township, Sangareddy, with residents alerting officials, highlighting the presence of wildlife in the area due to its significant green cover.

Canada’s proposed hate crime legislation marks a significant shift in addressing extremist activities and hate speech

A food delivery worker was stabbed to death in New Delhi after intervening in a violent street altercation in Dwarka. Police said three others were injured, ruled out any communal angle, and launched a manhunt for the accused behind the incident

The Bill raises serious questions on free speech, constitutional limits, and state power. Is this legislation or licence?

India condemned attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon peacekeepers after a fatal strike in Lebanon. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged accountability and protection of personnel amid escalating regional hostilities

A Indian Navy staff member allegedly murdered and dismembered a woman in Visakhapatnam, attempting to destroy evidence before surrendering. Police said the crime followed a dispute linked to a relationship formed through a dating application

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar joked about the team’s Dhurandhar hairstyle trend during a PUMA fan Q&A, while Jacob Bethell reflected on his T20 World Cup semi-final century, offering fans behind-the-scenes access and playful insights from the dressing room

Surya Kant stressed expanding paralegal volunteers within Army units to improve legal aid access for soldiers, highlighting constitutional rights and technology use. He underscored initiatives supporting armed forces families and justice delivery in remote areas like Ladakh

A State Bank of India report urged the Reserve Bank of India to use forex reserves to stabilise the rupee amid West Asia tensions. It flagged volatility, suggested market interventions, and proposed measures to manage foreign exchange demand

Narendra Modi and Rob Jetten discussed strengthening India-Netherlands ties in semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade and defence, while stressing peace in West Asia and expanding strategic cooperation amid evolving global challenges

Political row erupts in Kerala over Social Democratic Party of India support, with Communist Party of India (Marxist) saying it won’t refuse votes, while Indian National Congress alleges a tacit deal ahead of Assembly polls

World Trade Organization members failed to extend the TRIPS moratorium on non-violation complaints at MC14, ending a safeguard in place since 1995. The lapse raises uncertainty, risking disputes over intellectual property policies, especially for developing nations like India

India has finalised 33 questions for Census 2027’s first phase, covering housing conditions, amenities, and household details. Officials said data collection will run April–September, with self-enumeration options introduced to improve efficiency while ensuring confidentiality of citizens’ information

Home Minister Amit Shah attacked Maoist ideology in the Lok Sabha, calling violence unacceptable and comparing extremists to freedom fighters wrong. He stressed a twin strategy of security and development, paying tribute to victims and urging Maoists to lay down arms

The first phase of Census 2027 will begin in Delhi on April 16, covering house listing operations. The exercise will be fully digital, include self-enumeration, and collect detailed information on households, amenities, and assets across different civic jurisdictions

Speculation over Bihar’s next chief minister has intensified after Nitish Kumar resigned as MLC and signalled a move to the Rajya Sabha. NDA leaders are considering possible successors, with a decision likely after Kharmaas ends on April 14

Shares of Coal India’s subsidiary CMPDIL ended over 10 per cent lower on debut, closing below the issue price of Rs 172. The stock listed at a discount on both BSE and NSE after its recently subscribed Rs 1,842-crore IPO