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India will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U-20 Championship final in Malé, aiming to defend their title. With both teams evenly matched and recent encounters closely fought, the summit clash promises an intense and competitive battle

An FIR has been lodged against six individuals, including two Trinamool councillors, for allegedly assembling illegally and obstructing government work outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office in Kolkata. The incident, which began over alleged irregularities in voter list applications (Form 6), escalated into a confrontation between Trinamool supporters and BJP workers.

The Rajya Sabha sought clarification on whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel in late February had any connection to subsequent military strikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that no such discussions took place during the visit.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any misadventure by Pakistan would invite an unprecedented and decisive response from India. He said Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India’s strong stance against terrorism

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, campaigning in Assam’s Binakandi constituency, urged Muslims to vote collectively for AIUDF candidates led by Badruddin Ajmal. He accused the BJP of pursuing “hate politics” and criticised the Congress for remaining silent.

Though the intent of ensuring a “safe, trusted and accountable Internet” is laudable, the mechanism could upset the delicate balance between regulation and freedom

The conflict could test military limits and force countries like India to recalibrate their strategic choices

Archaeologists have discovered a vast cluster of megalithic dolmens in Mulugu district, Telangana, shedding light on Stone Age burial traditions. Spread across nearly 100 acres in the Kappalayi Gutta region, these structures, locally known as “Rakasi Bandalu” and “Rakasi Guhalu”, demonstrate the engineering skill of ancient humans.

Revanth Reddy challenged Keralam opposition leaders to visit Telangana to verify six guarantees implementation while unveiling the UDF manifesto, even as criticism persists over delays in fulfilling similar promises made during the 2023 Telangana elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing BJP booth workers in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, accused the Congress and Left parties of aligning with fundamentalist forces to divide society and tarnish India’s global image. He urged voters to give BJP-NDA a chance, citing the party’s local poll gains in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Indian government suspended the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for four weeks during Operation Sindoor to prevent panic caused by sensational and speculative coverage. Minister L. Murugan informed Parliament that several TV channels aired misleading visuals, including AI-generated clips and foreign military footage, misrepresenting them as Indian strikes.

At a rally in Baishnabnagar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pledged to drive the BJP out of Bengal and later Delhi, while accusing the Election Commission of running the state administration at the behest of the saffron party. She also criticised the deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

Indian student enrolment in US institutions has declined by 6.9 per cent in 2026, Parliament was informed. The government cited stricter visa scrutiny and compliance rules as factors affecting student mobility and visa approvals

A study found that India and Nigeria accounted for nearly one-third of global under-five deaths in 2023. While child mortality has declined significantly since 1990, several countries are unlikely to meet UN targets by 2030

Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026 for translating a Portuguese-language novella. The annual award recognises translated fiction, with six global contenders competing for the prestigious prize

Rajya Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill, 2026, granting Amaravati statutory status as the sole capital. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called it a historic moment and thanked the Centre, farmers and political leaders for their support

Kerala’s ruling LDF has unveiled its election manifesto, promising a Rs 3,000 monthly welfare pension, job creation, poverty elimination and Rs 2 lakh crore investment, with a focus on youth employment, women’s participation and support for vulnerable communities

The ongoing Middle East crisis has disrupted global supply chains, directly impacting India’s Rs 8,170 crore condom industry. With shortages of silicone oil and ammonia, manufacturers face rising costs and potential price hikes of up to 50 percent for contraceptives.

Government data reveals that over 37,000 Indian workers died abroad between 2021 and 2025, averaging more than 20 deaths daily, with most fatalities reported from Gulf nations alongside a sharp rise in labour complaints and grievances

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple cities in connection with a West Bengal coal scam case, targeting an I-PAC executive and AAP’s Vijay Nair. The probe involves alleged hawala transactions and links to earlier investigations

AAP has moved to replace Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader, proposing Ashok Mittal for the role. The decision comes amid Chadha’s prolonged absence from party activities and key public events led by Arvind Kejriwal

A 29-year-old tech professional in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide after her 11-month-old son reportedly drowned in a bucket of water at home. Police found a note at the scene, while the husband has sought further investigation into the incident

Raja Ravi Varma’s painting ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ has set a new auction record, selling for Rs 167.20 crore at a Saffronart auction. The artwork surpassed the previous record held by MF Husain’s ‘Untitled (Gram Yatra)’

Indian stock markets ended higher for the second consecutive session, supported by gains in IT stocks and a stronger rupee. Benchmark indices recovered from early losses, while broader markets underperformed. Markets will remain closed on Friday due to Good Friday