India

West Bengal heads into a closely fought Assembly election amid intense campaigning and voter roll revisions. The contest between Trinamool Congress and BJP is expected to tighten, with SIR changes and voter dynamics likely to influence outcomes across several key constituencies

Marlboro did not falter or look back, galloping to the finish line without me—leaving a lasting lesson: preparation matters, but so does accepting the unexpected with grace

Survivors of the Udhampur bus tragedy recounted panic and chaos after a bus plunged down a hillside, killing 21. They praised the Army’s swift rescue operation, which saved several lives. Police have launched an investigation into the accident

The CBI has arrested two senior Reliance Communications executives in connection with a Rs 19,694 crore bank fraud case. Investigations revealed alleged fund diversion and fraudulent transactions, causing major losses to public sector banks and financial institutions

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu campaigned in Coimbatore, highlighting women’s reservation as a key issue. He accused DMK and Congress of opposing reforms and urged voters to support the AIADMK-led NDA in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Authorities have found no discrepancies so far in the ongoing inventory of valuables in the Ratna Bhandar of Puri’s Jagannath temple. The process, which began on March 25, has been paused briefly for rituals and will resume soon

A judge of the Allahabad High Court recused himself from hearing a plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged dual citizenship, after controversy over social media posts and prior legal observations on issuing notice to the accused

A Congress-led United Democratic Front alleged strongroom tampering at Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode, but election officials clarified that only a separate materials room was opened during routine inspection, confirming that Electronic Voting Machine strongrooms remained secure

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel before the Iran conflict on directions from US President Donald Trump. He also linked the visit to issues involving Epstein files and Adani during an election rally

The CPI has projected a decline in its Kerala Assembly tally based on an internal review, indicating possible shifts within the ruling LDF. The assessment has also brought internal dissent to light ahead of the election results

Arvind Kejriwal praised M K Stalin and said they share a common vision for education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment, appreciating Tamil Nadu’s governance while campaigning for the DMK-led alliance in Chennai ahead of the April 23 elections

The Women’s Reservation Bill failed to secure a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, stalling key electoral reforms. Opposition parties opposed its linkage with delimitation, delaying the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures

The Election Commission has ordered a 48-hour dry day in poll-bound areas of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to ensure free and fair voting. Liquor sale and distribution will also be banned on counting day, May 4

Rahul Gandhi accused AIADMK of aligning with the BJP due to corruption, calling it a gateway for expansion in Tamil Nadu, while defending federalism and backing the DMK-Congress alliance ahead of the April 23 polls

The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A23, an indigenously built diving support craft at Kolkata, enhancing underwater operations, salvage, and coastal capabilities under the Ministry of Defence’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative

The Delhi High Court will pronounce its verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the Delhi Excise Policy case, amid arguments from the Central Bureau of Investigation over alleged bias claims

POSCO and JSW Steel signed a $7.3 billion joint venture to build a 6-million-ton steel plant in Odisha, strengthening industrial cooperation and global supply chains between South Korea and India

The Swarana Kanta Sharma recused from hearing bail plea of former Naresh Balyan in an Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act case involving alleged extortion and gang links, with the matter now scheduled before another bench

Mamata Banerjee alleged selective targeting of Trinamool Congress workers ahead of West Bengal polls, accusing central agencies and the Election Commission of India of bias, while claiming attempts to influence arrests, EVM handling, and campaign operations

Samsung Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong took a selfie with Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a Noida luncheon, highlighting India–Korea industrial ties, Samsung’s manufacturing base, and growing business cooperation

The India Meteorological Department warned of heatwave conditions across parts of India from April 20–25, affecting multiple states, along with hot and humid weather, warm nights, and isolated thunderstorm and hailstorm activity in several regions

A woman engineer at TCS Nashik has alleged sexual harassment, stalking and religious coercion by colleagues. Police have arrested eight accused and registered nine FIRs, while one suspect has sought anticipatory bail as investigations continue

Amid severe heatwave conditions in Jharkhand, authorities revised school timings to morning hours and issued a yellow alert. Health officials urged preparedness, medical readiness, and public precautions as temperatures rose up to 44°C in several districts

A Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation survey shows health insurance coverage in India rose sharply from 2017–18 to 2025, alongside detailed data on medical expenses, hospitalisation costs, and rising non-communicable diseases across age groups