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India plans to expand nuclear power capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047, said Ghanshyam Prasad. The roadmap includes reforms, private participation, and new technologies like SMRs to boost reliable, clean baseload energy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the All India Trinamool Congress of appeasement, infiltration and neglect of tribals in West Bengal. He alleged corruption and “jungleraj”, positioning the BJP as a development-focused alternative ahead of state elections

The Election Commission of India ordered the transfer of IPS officer K.A. Senthil Velan, appointing Avinash Kumar as IG (Intelligence) ahead of Tamil Nadu polls. The move aims to ensure neutrality, transparency, and free, fair elections

Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar criticised the Centre over the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging lack of consultation and poor timing. He claimed the Bill’s defeat was a democratic victory, warning delimitation could reduce South India’s representation

Death toll in the Vedanta power plant blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has risen to 24 after another worker died. The explosion, caused by boiler pressure from fuel accumulation, left several injured, with probes underway and negligence charges filed

Government may raise FDI limit in pension sector to 100 per cent, aligning with insurance sector reforms. A Bill amending the PFRDA Act is expected in upcoming Parliament session, separating NPS Trust from regulator to strengthen governance and investment inflows

Gulab Chand Kataria approved the Punjab sacrilege amendment law, making the Sri Guru Granth Sahib protection act stricter with life imprisonment and heavy fines for desecration. The move aims to deter sacrilege and preserve religious sanctity in Punjab

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir’s higher reaches, including Zojila Pass and Gurez Valley, along with rain in plains, lowered temperatures and forced closure of key routes like the Srinagar-Kargil and Mughal Road

Mumbai International Airport Limited fined AI Airport Services Limited ₹10 lakh after a detached dolly damaged a Gulf Air aircraft, causing operational disruption, financial losses, and reputational damage at the busy Mumbai airport

Lenskart apologised after backlash over a grooming policy, issuing a new guide allowing religious symbols like bindi, hijab, and turban. Founder Peyush Bansal clarified the controversial document was outdated, reaffirming inclusivity and respect

In the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, wildlife thrives decades after the Chernobyl disaster. Rare Przewalski's horse and other species have rebounded, though radiation and war-related disturbances continue to pose ecological risks

N Chandrababu Naidu will campaign for the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu, addressing rallies and roadshows to boost voter outreach ahead of Assembly elections, highlighting development, governance, and economic growth across key cities

The Centre introduced three Bills to fast-track 33% women’s reservation under Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, enabling implementation by 2029 by delinking it from Census and delimitation, while proposing expanded Lok Sabha representation

Pakistan heightened security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi amid possible US-Iran talks, despite no official schedule. Measures include checkpoints, closures, and aerial restrictions after Donald Trump hinted at a visit, as mediation efforts continue before the ceasefire deadline

Lee Jae Myung begins India and Vietnam visit to meet Narendra Modi and Vietnamese leaders, focusing on economic cooperation, supply chains, and energy stability amid Middle East tensions, while boosting trade, technology, and strategic diplomatic engagement

Narendra Modi and leaders including Amit Shah extended greetings on Akshay Tritiya, highlighting its spiritual significance. The festival symbolizes prosperity, charity, and auspicious beginnings, with devotees performing rituals, fasting, and prayers for lasting well-being

Iran reversed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, firing on a tanker and enforcing closure amid tensions with the US. Escalation threatens global oil supply, while fragile ceasefire efforts and ongoing regional violence complicate diplomatic progress toward a potential agreement

Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Opposition parties after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 on women’s reservation failed in Lok Sabha. PM Narendra Modi blamed Congress, DMK, TMC, and SP for blocking the Bill, calling it a setback to women’s representation efforts

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay claimed the party is gaining strong grassroots support across Tamil Nadu while accusing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of blocking campaign permissions and spreading misinformation, asserting that a “people’s movement” will challenge ruling-party dominance in the upcoming polls

The Election Commission of India has enforced strict measures for West Bengal’s April 23 polls, including 100-metre security perimeters, multi-level voter verification, and door-to-door slip distribution to ensure free, fair, and disturbance-free voting across 152 constituencies

Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of using the women’s reservation bill to push delimitation, alleging a bid to weaken states, while attacking BJP and AIADMK during Tamil Nadu poll campaign rallies

Iranian forces fired on India-bound vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, halting 13 of 14 ships carrying crude, LPG and fertilisers, triggering returns and delays, as India coordinates for safe passage amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States

Ahead of Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India said media entry inside polling stations will be strictly regulated by presiding officers, prohibiting photography inside voting compartments and enforcing verification processes to ensure secrecy, security and integrity of the electoral process

Two Naga civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen along the Imphal–Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) in Manipur, triggering outrage and conflicting claims between community groups, as security forces launched operations amid rising tensions in the conflict-hit region