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A report said India and China were the worst affected by tougher US visa policies under Donald Trump, with 2.5 lakh fewer visas issued in 2025. Declines were seen across student, work and family visa categories

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha statement on the West Asia crisis, alleging no condemnation of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. It demanded a parliamentary discussion and raised concerns over his remarks on Covid and economic growth

Donations for war-hit Iran continued across Kashmir for the second day, with people from different sects contributing cash, gold, and valuables. Women led the effort by donating jewellery, while leaders urged authorities to allow the humanitarian drive without pressure

The Congress questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over not advancing the BRICS+ Summit for a diplomatic initiative on the West Asia crisis. It alleged reluctance to antagonise global leaders and criticised India’s response to the ongoing conflict

India’s strategic petroleum reserves are currently filled to about 64 per cent of capacity, the Rajya Sabha was informed. The reserves can cover roughly 9.5 days of supply during disruptions, while the country continues diversifying crude imports amid West Asia tensions

The Supreme Court criticised the handling of a four-year-old rape victim in Gurugram, calling the probe insensitive. It summoned senior police officials, sought responses from authorities, and flagged serious lapses in the examination and treatment of the traumatised child

The RBI has announced the Monetary Policy Committee meeting schedule for FY27, with six meetings planned and the first rate decision set for April 6–8. A review of the inflation target framework is also due by March 2026

Indian stock markets plunged sharply, with Sensex falling 1,836 points and Nifty dropping below 22,600, amid weak global cues, rising crude oil prices, and escalating Middle East tensions. Continued FII outflows and rupee weakness further dampened investor sentiment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Parliament that the West Asia conflict could persist for a long time, urging national unity and preparedness. He highlighted India’s diplomatic efforts, energy security measures, evacuation of citizens, and strategies to safeguard the economy and supply chains

Two Indian LPG tankers carrying a day’s cooking gas supply safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions in West Asia. The government said efforts are ongoing to ensure safe passage for all stranded vessels and protect energy supplies

The AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu finalised seat-sharing for the April 23 Assembly polls, allotting 56 seats to BJP, PMK and AMMK. Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed confidence that the alliance would secure a decisive victory

A mysterious blast outside a former sarpanch’s house in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district damaged property but caused no casualties. NIA and NSG teams visited the site as forensic experts collected samples to determine the cause

The RBI bulletin said the West Asia conflict and fresh US trade investigations have increased volatility in global markets. It noted India’s economy remains resilient, with adequate forex reserves and improving economic activity despite rising inflation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS over the use of the term ‘Vanvasis’ for tribals and reiterated his demand for a caste census. He also attacked the government over the India-US interim trade deal

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a Rs 1.36 lakh-crore AM/NS India steel plant in Anakapalli district. The project will be developed in phases and is expected to generate one lakh jobs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, providing legal backing to Budget proposals. The House also referred the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition concerns over CSR provisions.

The Congress criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi after he announced an alliance with Humayun Kabir’s AJUP for the West Bengal Assembly elections, accusing him of dividing secular votes and acting as the BJP’s “B-team”.

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Samsung has enabled Quick Share to work with Apple AirDrop on Galaxy S26 devices, allowing cross-platform file sharing, while also launching a Car-to-Home service that integrates SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia connected vehicles

Chennaiyin FC produced a strong performance but were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Goa after a late equaliser by Sandesh Jhingan, despite Irfan Yadwad’s second-half goal giving the hosts an early advantage in the match

India’s U17 men’s team will play three friendly matches in Thailand against Thailand, Indonesia and Korea Republic as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup, following a series of international exposure games earlier this year

India’s Under-20 women’s team, under coach Joakim Alexandersson, is gearing up for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup with improved structure and confidence after international exposure, aiming to compete strongly against top teams like Japan and Australia

The NRAI, along with the Jharkhand State Rifle Association, concluded a seven-day national coaches course focusing on sports science, technical skills, and athlete development, aiming to strengthen grassroots coaching and improve performance standards in shooting across India