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  India and ASEAN member states began the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in the Philippines, focusing on maritime cooperation, interoperability and disaster relief. Indian naval ships Sahyadri and Kulish are participating alongside regional vessels in expert exchanges and sea drills 

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Uditi Singh described her breakup with actor Karan Wahi as a “blessing in disguise”. Recalling their COVID-19 lockdown relationship struggles, she said the separation transformed her personal and professional life and changed the course of her career

India’s tech industry faces a 53–60 per cent talent gap in GenAI and Cloud, with only 16 per cent of IT professionals possessing AI skills, a TeamLease Digital report said. GenAI demand is expected to exceed 10 lakh roles by 2026

Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda won gold in women’s trap at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games trap medal. She scored 28 hits, setting an Asian record and securing India’s landmark victory

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi invited Karnataka sugarcane farmers to Delhi for discussions on the Fair and Remunerative Price, urging them to avoid protests. He said the Centre would consider recommendations from agricultural authorities and work towards addressing farmers’ concerns appropriately

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe rejected Sanjay Raut’s allegations of systemic extortion, calling them generic and seeking concrete evidence. Mundhe said complaints can be submitted confidentially to the FDA or ACB, while Raut alleged officials exploited enforcement drives to extort businesses

Actress Ishita Dutta is returning as Anju Salgaonkar in ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’, the third and final instalment of the franchise. She said the mystery, unanswered questions and nostalgia surrounding the series make her return exciting and meaningful for audiences

BJP state in-charges and co-in-charges met in New Delhi under party president Nitin Nabin to review organisational expansion, election preparedness and national issues. The meeting focused particularly on upcoming Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Assembly polls and grassroots strengthening after the recent reshuffle

  Gold and silver prices fell on MCX amid elevated US yields and uncertainty over the US-Iran standoff. Gold declined 0.33 per cent while silver dropped 0.93 per cent, with analysts maintaining a cautious outlook as key support levels remained under pressure 

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan will headline an upcoming devotional drama presented by Mahaveer Jain Films. Directed by Amit Aarryan, the film explores a unique friendship between a man and God, blending spirituality, humour, emotion and drama into a family entertainer

The Chakma Autonomous District Council in Mizoram will implement NEP from the 2027-28 academic session and observe Wednesdays as Mizo Speaking Day in primary and middle schools. It also approved draft teacher-transfer rules and proposed literacy and weekly meditation programmes

West Bengal has deactivated 11.12 lakh ration cards since April 1, mainly belonging to deceased beneficiaries, officials said. Authorities are cross-checking records linked to voter deletions before further action, aiming to prevent subsidy misuse and curb irregularities in the PDS

Around 1,500 pilgrims stranded near Chirbasa along the Kedarnath trek route were safely evacuated to Gaurikund after a landslide and continuous rockfalls blocked the route. SDRF, NDRF and DDRF teams jointly conducted the rescue operation amid heavy rainfall and suspended Char Dham Yatra

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl in a moving bus in Delhi-NCR, citing systematic failures in public safety. The court drew parallels with the 2012 Nirbhaya case and stressed safer public spaces

Protests over the proposed partial removal of Ujjain’s historic Shahi Masjid turned tense, with stone-pelting and police firing tear gas. Nearly 2,000 personnel were deployed amid road-widening work for Simhastha 2028. A High Court hearing was scheduled on Monday 

Recently listed NSE shares fell below their IPO issue price, trading over 6 per cent below their listing-day peak. The stock declined amid early selling pressure, despite a strong debut. NSE’s IPO was India’s second-largest public issue, attracting 5.71-times subscription 

  Actor Allu Sirish complained to Hyderabad Police about loud music allegedly being played until 2–3 am near his Shaikpet residence, saying it disturbed residents. Police forwarded the complaint to Film Nagar police for necessary action after the festival ended

SpaceX plans to launch Starship on its 14th test flight, targeting its first orbital mission. The flight will deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites, test re-entry and splashdown procedures, and evaluate upgraded engines and heat-shield technology following issues during Flight 13 

A woman was allegedly subjected to an attempted sexual assault by a cab driver near Kotwalguda on Hyderabad’s outskirts. She escaped, raised an alarm and alleged the driver fled after snatching her bag containing Rs 60,000. RGIA police registered a case

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directed DGP Gaurav Yadav to visit Lovely Professional University and assess violent student protests triggered by unverified allegations involving a female student. Police have formed an SIT, while LPU denied the claims and suspended classes 

The makers of Puri Jagannadh’s ‘Slumdog 33 Temple Road’ unveiled Zarina Wahab’s first look as Zubaida. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, the action entertainer also features Tabu, Samyuktha and Duniya Vijay. The film has completed shooting and is planned as a pan-India release

Grammy winner Taylor Swift praised Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell for their performances in the “Patient Zero” music video, unveiled during the 2026 VMAs. Swift described working with Johnson as a dream experience and thanked the cast for participating 

A five-year-old boy died after being struck by a falling stone near Chirbasa on Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath trekking route. Rockfall debris blocked the route, prompting rescue operations for stranded pilgrims. Char Dham Yatra remained suspended amid heavy rainfall and weather alerts

India has been included among countries eligible for zero US tariffs on specified speciality pharmaceutical products and ingredients. The exemption covers orphan drugs, therapies and medical countermeasures, while generic medicines remain outside the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs