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Hockey Jharkhand clinched its third consecutive Sub Junior Women National Championship title, highlighting its strong grassroots system. With growing infrastructure and steady talent from districts like Simdega, the state continues to dominate women’s hockey at national level

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an open letter to West Bengal voters on the Bengali New Year, criticised the Trinamool Congress regime and urged people to vote fearlessly, calling the upcoming Assembly elections a crucial moment for change

The Centre has informed the States that no district in India is now classified as naxal-affected following a high-level review under its LWE action plan. The MHA called it a historic milestone, marking the end of formal naxal-affected categorisation

Arvind Kejriwal has filed an additional affidavit in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, alleging conflict of interest due to the judge’s family’s legal engagements with the Central government in the excise policy case

Madras High Court has directed the Income Tax Department to probe alleged discrepancies in Udhayanidhi Stalin’s asset declarations and submit a report before April 20, citing urgency as elections approach and stressing voters’ right to accurate financial information

Delhi High Court has directed police to remove videos of Arvind Kejriwal’s hearing that were shared on social media. The court also noted unauthorised recording of proceedings and reserved its verdict on Kejriwal’s plea seeking recusal of Justice Sharma

The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to major tech firms over a PIL seeking regulation of AI misuse, including deepfakes. The court stressed timely action and better coordination, while governments highlighted delays and non-compliance by some platforms

The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam CM’s wife. The court issued notice and will hear the matter after three weeks

BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister, marking the first time the party has secured the top post in the state. Two JD(U) leaders took oath as ministers, with further cabinet expansion expected soon

OpenAI has said India is among the world’s most advanced AI markets, with strong growth in coding and data analysis. However, usage remains concentrated in major cities, highlighting the need to expand access and skills across the country

Tata Motors has rolled out its 10 lakhth vehicle from its Lucknow plant, marking over three decades of operations in Uttar Pradesh. The milestone highlights the company’s focus on green mobility and its strong partnership with the state

The makers of 'Sannidhanam (P.O)' have released the film’s first single, a devotional track celebrating the Sabarimala pilgrimage. Featuring Yogi Babu, the film blends faith, emotion and a powerful narrative, and is set for release in May

NHAI has directed FASTag issuer banks to verify vehicle registration numbers linked to FASTags following complaints of mismatches. The move aims to improve data accuracy, prevent revenue loss and support upcoming tolling systems like Multi-Lane Free Flow

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at locations linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal and his educational institutions in Punjab and Haryana as part of a FEMA probe. The action has drawn strong criticism from AAP leaders, including Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal

Police in Indore have registered an FIR against two Congress corporators for allegedly disturbing communal harmony by refusing to sing Vande Mataram during a municipal session. The case was filed after a complaint and a preliminary probe into the incident

The Congress has alleged that the Modi government is attempting to shelve the caste census to avoid pressure for OBC women’s reservation. The remarks come ahead of a special Parliament session on amendments to the women’s reservation law

At least four people were killed and 18 injured in a powerful explosion in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathyasai district. While initially suspected to be a gas cylinder blast, officials said the intensity suggests other possible causes. Investigation is underway

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly attacking her boyfriend’s prospective bride with acid in Delhi’s Gokalpuri area. The victim is undergoing treatment, while police are investigating the motive and source of the acid used in the crime

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has called for a stringent nationwide anti-conversion law, citing national security concerns. The demand comes amid allegations of forced conversion and harassment at a TCS office in Nashik, currently under investigation by Maharashtra Police

Top opposition leaders met at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence to discuss a joint strategy on the women’s quota law ahead of a special Parliament session, raising concerns over its linkage with delimitation and seat increase based on the 2011 Census

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced a statewide black flag protest against the proposed delimitation exercise, warning the Centre of serious consequences. The DMK is also reaching out to other states to build a united opposition on the issue

Nara Lokesh has been appointed as the national working president of the TDP in a major organisational reshuffle. The party also announced new committees and leadership roles, signalling a generational shift and preparations for future political challenges, including the 2029 elections

The Travancore Devaswom Board told the Supreme Court that courts cannot judge religious beliefs of denominations. During the Sabarimala hearing, it argued that practices must be determined by the community, while the court continues to examine issues of religious freedom and equality

Ayushmann Khurrana paid tribute to Asha Bhosle by singing one of her lesser-known Punjabi songs. The legendary singer, who passed away on April 12, was cremated with full state honours, attended by film personalities and political leaders