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Nepal faces a widening trade deficit with China, driven by heavy imports and weak exports. World Bank data shows BRI projects favour Chinese firms, deepening structural imbalances and exposing Nepal’s economic vulnerabilities

Rahul Gandhi condemned the alleged killing of Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee in Asansol, blaming All India Trinamool Congress for post-poll violence, demanding arrests, justice, and protection for the victim’s family while asserting commitment to non-violence and democratic values

Dulquer Salmaan launched the trailer of Gaayapadda Simham, a comedy drama about a young man’s disrupted American dream following deportation. The film blends satire, emotion and dark humour, and is set for theatrical release on May 1.

The Russian Embassy in New Delhi organised a cleanliness drive under its “We Stand for Cleanness” campaign, aligning with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Diplomats and staff participated to promote environmental awareness, civic responsibility, and India-Russia cooperation on sustainability and public cleanliness initiatives

Director David Frankel considered secretly bringing Adrian Grenier back as Nate for a cameo in The Devil Wears Prada sequel, but production timing prevented it. The film reunites original cast as Andy returns to Runway amid industry and business challenges

The Union Home Ministry sanctioned over Rs 947 crore for relief and rehabilitation of nearly 59,000 people displaced by Manipur’s ethnic violence since May 2023. With 217 deaths and widespread damage, efforts now focus on resettlement, housing, and restoring normalcy

AAP MP Sanjay Singh sought disqualification of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who left AAP and merged with BJP, alleging violation of anti-defection law. AAP claims it is unconstitutional betrayal, while the MPs cite two-thirds merger provision for legitimacy

A reported shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sparked panic and security concerns in Washington DC. Elon Musk condemned the attack online, while authorities said the suspect was detained and investigations are underway into the alleged breach.

Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt, highlighting dangers faced by US presidents. He has faced three attempts. Historically, presidents including Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, James Garfield, and William McKinley were killed or attacked in politically violent incidents

Rashmika Mandanna has begun a 15-day action schedule for Mysaa in Kerala after rigorous stunt training in Bangkok. Directed by Rawindra Pulle, the film features international action choreography and aims to set a benchmark for female-led action cinema.

Charminar Express was halted at Aler station in Telangana after smoke and sparks were seen from a wheel due to brake binding in an S5 coach. The issue was quickly controlled by railway staff, and the train resumed safely without casualties

A Rs 7.31 crore fraud was exposed at Canara Bank’s Jalna branch involving stolen gold loan ornaments replaced with fake jewellery. Two arrests were made, with staff and a gold appraiser accused of fraud, negligence, and conspiracy under investigation

MIT researchers have developed injectable “mini livers” that function as satellite organs, potentially transforming treatment for liver failure. Built using hydrogel microspheres, the technology showed sustained function in animal studies and may reduce dependence on donor organ transplants.

An RTC driver was allegedly assaulted by a passenger in Nalgonda after a dispute over a bus stop at IT Tower. The incident occurred on a Palle Velugu bus en route to Hyderabad. Police have registered a complaint and begun investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Beating Retreat ceremony in Mann Ki Baat, highlighting its cultural transformation, digital preservation, and growing Indian musical influence. noted enhanced Armed Forces performances, indigenous themes, OTT availability, and immersive archives celebrating Republic Day traditions

Blackbuck have returned to Chhattisgarh’s plains after local extinction, thanks to a five-year revival program in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary using translocation and habitat management. PM Modi praised wildlife conservation successes including Great Indian Bustard breeding and community-led human-elephant conflict mitigation

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan spoke about his batting approach, comeback mindset and learning from mistakes, stressing consistency and hunger. He also praised Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive form, recalling their on-field interaction after a high-scoring IPL encounter.

Social media profiles linked to the California man arrested in a shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner suggest he is a highly educated tutor and amateur game developer with engineering and computer science background according to online records

A petty dispute over a Rs 10 curry packet turned violent in RC Puram, where a man attacked two brothers with a sword inside their shop. The victims sustained injuries, and police launched a manhunt for the accused.

Grok AI’s viral response to a hypothetical political preference question on X sparked debate, appearing to favour data-led governance under PM Narendra Modi over Congress’ dynastic politics, highlighting development metrics like infrastructure, Digital India, UPI growth, and economic rise, igniting the “data over dynasties” discussion 

Narendra Modi hailed the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam achieving criticality as a historic milestone. The indigenously built reactor boosts India’s nuclear programme and long-term energy security through advanced fuel generation technology

Four candidates, including Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi, faced tough questioning to succeed Antonio Guterres. With no clear frontrunner, the race highlights calls for reforms, stronger leadership, and restoring global trust in the UN

Telangana will witness intense heat with temperatures up to 44°C across multiple districts till April 29, the IMD said, while forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in the evenings due to a low-level trough influencing weather conditions.

Two women were killed and three others, including two children, injured when an autorickshaw rammed into a culvert on NH-65 in Sangareddy district. The victims were returning to Hyderabad after visiting a dargah. Police registered a case.