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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
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Hyderabad traffic police have issued an advisory ahead of IPL 2026 matches at Uppal stadium, warning of congestion and announcing diversions. Commuters are advised to avoid key routes and use public transport to ease traffic pressure on match days
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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
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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
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Film actress Poonam Kaur visited Vemulawada and offered prayers at the Bheemeshwara temple. She performed special poojas and prayed for public wellbeing and increased devotion, stating she would return after completion of the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple works
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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
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Cyberabad EOW has registered a case against Sandhya Constructions owner and his wife for allegedly cheating a Delhi-based firm of Rs 14.85 crore in a land deal. Police are probing the transaction and claims related to the firm’s name change
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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
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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
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The National Medical Commission has issued draft rules allowing Armed Forces doctors to register with one State Medical Council while practising across India. The proposal aims to ease regulatory requirements and has been opened for public feedback before final notification
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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
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Residents of Huzurabad and nearby villages staged a protest at the Karimnagar Collectorate, opposing the proposed dumping yard near Sirsapalli. They warned of intensified agitation, citing risks to groundwater, agriculture and public health if the project proceeds
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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
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Intelligence inputs warn that Inter-Services Intelligence is focusing on Punjab through targeted killings, drug smuggling, and arms supply, using low-intensity blasts and financial incentives to recruit youth and sustain cross-border terror networks
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Indian equity markets ended flat on Tuesday as rising tensions in West Asia and concerns over the US-Iran situation weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting early gains. Analysts said global developments continue to influence short-term market direction despite supportive domestic fundamentals
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Nepal has decided to shift government employee salaries from monthly to fortnightly payments, aiming to boost spending and economic circulation. The move, approved at ministerial level, may require legal changes under existing civil service laws before implementation
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The Supreme Court of India refused a “fishing inquiry” into alleged addition of 5–7 lakh voters in West Bengal electoral rolls, urging challenges through proper legal process while reviewing related Special Intensive Revision (SIR) petitions ahead of upcoming Assembly elections
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Cyberabad Cybercrime police arrested a man from Nalgonda for allegedly posting abusive and defamatory content against actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media. The action followed a complaint filed by the actress over repeated online harassment
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Over 6,000 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran in a single day via Torkham and Spin Boldak borders, with authorities providing assistance amid large-scale repatriation challenges and reintegration concerns
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Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigned in Chennai urging voters to defeat the “slave alliance” and support the DMK-led SPA in the April 23 elections, alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party caused a financial crisis in the state
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The first leg of Taekwondo Premier League Season 2 concluded in Hyderabad with top athletes showcasing their skills. The event featured strong competition among teams and ended with an award ceremony, setting the stage for upcoming legs
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The Yvette Cooper urged a “toll-free” Strait of Hormuz during diplomatic talks, stressing freedom of navigation amid US-Iran tensions, while the United Kingdom pushes global consensus to keep key energy routes open and unrestricted
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Two technologies developed by IICT Hyderabad promise to reduce dialysis costs by 70 per cent and improve water purification. The innovations aim to make life-saving treatment more affordable and reduce India’s dependence on imported medical devices
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The National Commission for Women recommended lifelong medical care, stronger legal aid, disability recognition, and faster justice for acid attack survivors in India, including Zero FIR, compensation reforms, and improved rehabilitation under the pending Victims of Acid Attacks Bill, 2022
