India

Global shocks, driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions, act as a ‘stealth tax’ on vulnerable groups, threatening gender equity

LinkedIn is testing an AI labour marketplace offering roles that pay up to Rs 14,000 per hour. The platform is hiring trainers across sectors to improve AI systems, with early trials underway and limited availability currently in the US

A 40-year-old woman allegedly killed her teenage daughter and died by suicide at their home in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area. Police suspect financial stress as a possible reason. Two cases have been registered and further investigation is underway

Harsh Kumar Goumte and K Veena have been selected for Indian camp based on their performances in the recent Sub-Junior Nationals in Ranchi

RCB will want to cash in on the home stretch of three matches beginning with their clash against LSG

Tamil Nadu and Telangana Chief Ministers MK Stalin and A Revanth Reddy intensified their criticism of the Centre over proposed delimitation, warning of protests and alleging injustice to southern States, while seeking wider consultations and a balanced model ahead of Parliament’s special session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed the situation in West Asia and bilateral ties during a phone call. India welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, emphasising peace and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

NSA Ajit Doval said national security depends on citizens’ awareness and morale while addressing RRU convocation. He stressed collective responsibility, adaptability to modern threats and the need for disciplined, well-trained professionals to strengthen India’s security framework

India’s Amee Kamani reached the semifinals of the Asian Heyball Championships with a narrow win over Tamami Okuda. Other Indian players had mixed results, with early exits in the men’s section and quarterfinal losses in women’s events

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of weakening the Constitution and criticised the TMC for governance failures during rallies in West Bengal. He positioned Congress as the alternative while raising concerns over jobs, corruption, and national policies

Clashes broke out between BJP and TMC workers in Kolkata during election campaigning, prompting police intervention. Leaders traded allegations as tensions rose ahead of polling, with similar incidents reported in other parts of the city

The government said all Indian seafarers and ships in the Gulf region are safe, with no incidents reported in the past 24 hours. Authorities continue repatriation efforts and coordination with missions to ensure safety amid ongoing regional tensions

Allegations of forced religious conversion and exploitation at TCS Nashik have sparked a political storm in Maharashtra. Leaders across parties have demanded a thorough probe, while police have arrested several employees and widened the investigation into multiple complaints

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP will resolve the Gorkha issue constitutionally without dividing West Bengal. He also promised development in north Bengal and targeted the TMC on issues like infiltration, political violence, and farmers’ distress

GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd have made significant progress towards finalising a deal to co-produce F414 jet engines in India. The collaboration aims to support future combat aircraft and strengthen long-standing India-US defence ties

Artificial intelligence-powered holograms are reshaping election campaigns in Tamil Nadu, with actor-politician Vijay’s holographic projection drawing massive attention. Companies offering the service report a surge in demand, including requests to recreate avatars of late leaders like Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa.

The Union government has proposed increasing Lok Sabha strength to 850 and redefining population criteria through a Constitution Amendment Bill, aiming to fast-track implementation of 33% women’s reservation before the 2029 elections, delinking it from future Census

State-owned oil companies are incurring losses of Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 35 on diesel as fuel prices remain unchanged despite rising crude costs. The losses may lead to price hikes after upcoming state elections

India’s crude oil imports from Russia more than tripled to 5.3 billion euro in March, driven by higher volumes and rising prices. A temporary US sanctions waiver and increased availability of Russian crude supported the sharp rise in purchases

Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi over the India-US trade deal, alleging it will harm small industries, farmers and workers. At a rally in Murshidabad, he also accused the Trinamool Congress of corruption and helping BJP gain ground in Bengal

Telangana’s Naga Moksha Yerram, 18, won bronze at the US Open Pickleball Championships. She earlier claimed two golds and a bronze at IPA Nationals 2025. Her success highlights the rise of pickleball in Telangana and India

India’s under-17 women’s football team lost 0-3 to Russia in their second friendly at Sochi. Valeria Menyailova scored twice after Sofia Svyatnaya’s opener. India, coached by Pamela Conti, will play the final friendly on April 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all political parties to support amendments needed to implement the Women’s Reservation Act by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, calling it a collective national sentiment and stressing women’s role in strengthening democracy and development

A devastating boiler tube explosion at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district killed nine workers and injured over 20 others on Tuesday. The blast triggered panic among labourers, many of whom remain trapped as rescue operations continue.