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The BJP has released a fresh list of 11 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections, including district president Karamana Jayan in Thiruvananthapuram. Prominent names like S Rajasekharan Nair, Vivek Gopan, and TN Suresh are also in the fray

India and Bhutan have announced a cross-border remittance initiative integrating the UPU PosTransfer system with India’s UPI through postal networks. The initiative aims to make money transfers faster, affordable and accessible while strengthening postal and technology cooperation.

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour across Telangana on Saturday as thousands gathered at Eidgahs and mosques for special prayers. The largest congregation was witnessed at Eidgah Mir Alam in Hyderabad, where around two lakh people participated.

Former Minister Harish Rao said delayed maize procurement forced farmers to sell at low prices, causing losses, and credited protests for opening centres while highlighting KLIS’s role in boosting cultivation and improving agricultural conditions in Siddipet.

The government has termed as “fake” claims that 3,000 Ukrainians are hiding in the Northeast to train insurgents. It clarified that seven foreign nationals were arrested in a separate NIA case involving illegal entry and alleged militant links

The Congress has released another list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, naming nominees across key constituencies and leaving several seats for ally Raijor Dal, as part of a broader strategy to consolidate Opposition votes against the BJP

Top seed Manav Thakkar advanced after a tough win over Sanil Shetty in the Senior National Table Tennis Championship, which saw several upsets. Harmeet Desai and others progressed, while many seeded players exited in a competitive round

Airlines have opposed the government’s mandate for free selection of 60 per cent seats, warning it will lead to higher airfares. The FIA urged withdrawal of the rule, citing revenue losses, rising costs and potential impact on affordability for passengers

Martial arts legend and Hollywood actor Chuck Norris, known for “Walker, Texas Ranger” and action films, has died at 86, leaving behind a legacy in cinema, martial arts and popular culture, including the widely known “Chuck Norris Facts” phenomenon

The Supreme Court suggested that cab services should be equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and assistive devices, stressing the need for better first-mile and last-mile connectivity for persons with disabilities, and proposing designated accessible cabs through app-based services

An accurate population count is central to planning, governance, and SDG progress, particularly after a prolonged 16-year data gap

The Supreme Court’s order tightening rules on adjournment could be a turning point in tackling India’s massive case backlog and restoring faith in the judiciary

Premium petrol prices were hiked by Rs 2 per litre and bulk diesel by about Rs 22 amid rising global crude prices, while retail petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged. The government said consumers will continue to be shielded for now

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the government and respondents to submit replies to a PIL claiming the existence of a medieval Jain temple and gurukul in the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Masjid complex in Dhar. Next hearing is April 2.

Zomato has raised its platform fee by 19.2 per cent to Rs 14.90 per order amid rising energy costs affecting restaurants and delivery partners. Rival Swiggy charges Rs 14.99, while Zomato parent Eternal reports strong revenue growth but higher expenses.

Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, security arrangements have been strengthened across India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Hyderabad, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Police, PAC personnel, and drones are deployed to ensure peaceful prayers amid festive gatherings and sensitive areas.

The CBI questioned Anil Ambani for a second day in connection with a Rs 2,929 crore SBI fraud case involving Reliance Communications, probing alleged fund diversion and irregularities, while Ambani denied the allegations and assured cooperation with investigating agencies.

CBSE has announced an assessment scheme for Class 10 exams cancelled in the Middle East due to the West Asia conflict, with results to be calculated using average marks from best-performing subjects depending on the number of exams attended.

The International Energy Agency has suggested demand-side measures such as working from home and reducing air travel to ease the global energy crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, aiming to protect consumers from rising fuel costs and supply disruptions

The BJP is intensifying its campaign in Kerala for the April 9 Assembly elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders set to lead outreach efforts as the party aims to secure a historic electoral breakthrough

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expanded his cabinet by inducting five MLAs, taking it to full strength. The move aims to balance regional representation and comes ahead of next year’s Assembly elections

Kerala’s election campaign has entered a high-voltage phase with parties rushing to finalise candidates before nominations close. The LDF, UDF and NDA are locked in a tight contest, with shifting political dynamics expected to influence key constituencies

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has directed airlines to avoid several West Asia airspaces amid rising tensions due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The advisory stresses safety risk assessments, contingency planning, and possible rerouting to manage disruptions

The Supreme Court granted regular bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy in the Rs 730 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam, noting that several co-accused had already secured bail and citing peculiar circumstances in the case