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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

The Census Commissioner assured that individual data collected during the upcoming Census will remain confidential and cannot be used for legal or scheme-related purposes. Self-enumeration and digital data collection will be introduced, with several datasets expected to be released by 2027

An Indian national was killed in Kuwait during Iranian strikes on a desalination plant, raising Indian fatalities in the West Asia conflict to eight. Authorities confirmed damage, while India coordinates repatriation and ensures safety of nationals

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said India has sufficient Aviation Turbine Fuel supply for the next 60 days despite global oil concerns. He also highlighted increased airline safety audits and confirmed compliance with DGCA inspection directives

The government said fertiliser stocks stand at 180 LMT, higher than last year, despite global supply challenges. Officials also confirmed adequate fuel inventories, while steps such as long-term import agreements and diversified sourcing are ensuring steady availability across sectors

The Indian rupee crossed the 95 per dollar mark for the first time, ending at a record low amid rising oil prices and global tensions. Weak equity markets and foreign fund outflows further weighed on the currency during the March quarter

Indian stock markets ended FY2026 on a weak note, with Sensex and Nifty falling sharply due to global tensions and inflation concerns. Financial stocks led the decline, while broader markets also slipped amid cautious investor sentiment and geopolitical uncertainty

NASA is set to launch the Artemis II mission, its first crewed flight under the Artemis programme, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon. The mission marks a major step towards future human exploration of deep space

An anaesthetist and his nurse wife died by suicide after killing their three-year-old daughter in Andhra Pradesh’s Narsaraopet. Police said the couple was depressed over the child’s condition. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway