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Punjab Police arrested two individuals linked to an ISI-sponsored Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module. Seized items include five grenades, IED materials, detonators, and communication devices, indicating plans for high-impact attacks. Investigation into foreign handlers and local networks is ongoing

Sania Mirza has launched the High Performance Tennis Programme at her academy in Hyderabad from May 1. Conducted in collaboration with Marco Seruca, the initiative aims to groom competitive players through structured coaching, fitness, match strategy, and mental conditioning.

Indian authorities uncovered a Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence-backed espionage network exploiting juveniles under the Juvenile Justice Act. Recruits installed CCTV at sensitive sites, guided by adults, highlighting evolving ISI tactics and potential security risks

The Hindu American Foundation has approached a US appeals court alleging that California’s civil rights regulator wrongly linked caste discrimination to Hinduism while pursuing a case against Cisco, raising broader questions about how caste is addressed in American workplaces.

Telangana sand lorry owners staged a protest at Autonagar against government orders revising radium sticker charges, demanding the state bear the cost. Association president Survi Yadaiah warned that protests will intensify if the government does not meet their demands.

The BCCI has announced Phase 2 of the TATA IPL Fan Parks 2026, which will bring the live match-viewing experience to 30 cities across 18 states and one Union Territory over six weekends from April 18 to May 24.

Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister M Ramprasad Reddy ordered strict inspections in Guntur district, leading to bus seizures and fines, aiming to improve passenger safety and enforce compliance after rising road accidents

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana inspected Fox Sagar lake on Thursday and directed officials to remove water hyacinth within 10 days. She also reviewed waterlogging-prone areas in Kompally Circle and asked engineers to submit proposals to address the issue.

Telangana will conduct Census 2027 digitally for the first time, using apps and self-enumeration tools. Officials emphasised data security, phased execution, and inclusion, marking a major shift from traditional paper-based census methods

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his team’s dramatic one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The penalty was imposed under the league’s Code of Conduct.

Police in Rawalpindi charged relatives of Imran Khan and PTI members under anti-terror laws after protests near Adiala Jail, while Amnesty International condemned detentions and restrictions on peaceful assembly

As Kerala votes in Assembly elections, citizens emphasise development and stability but highlight unemployment as a key concern. High voter turnout, strong security, and emotional participation mark polling across constituencies in one of the state’s most closely watched contests

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday after a strong rally in the previous session as fresh tensions in West Asia triggered concerns over a possible ceasefire breach, dampening investor sentiment across global markets.

In Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency, Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari, whose affidavit shows higher assets and multiple cases, while Banerjee reports minimal assets and no criminal charges ahead of a high-stakes electoral battle

The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 92.71 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Investors remained cautious due to Iran's threat over talks and concerns about disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Tensions are rising between Donald Trump and Europe’s right-wing leaders over the Iran war, as figures like Viktor Orban face backlash, exposing limits to Trump’s efforts to build a unified global conservative alliance

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received US Food and Drug Administration approval for generic progesterone vaginal inserts, equivalent to Endometrin, boosting its women’s healthcare portfolio and expanding presence in the US fertility treatment market

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by a migrant worker in the Kollur police station limits of Sangareddy district. Family members rescued the child after hearing him cry. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Indian Army rescued 135 tourists stranded in North Sikkim after landslides cut off roads, while around 1,000 remain in Lachen. ‘Operation Him Setu’ continues with support from Border Roads Organisation amid harsh weather

India has been elected to key United Nations Economic and Social Council subsidiary bodies, including science, NGO and coordination panels, while Ambassador Preeti Saran was re-elected to a rights committee, strengthening India’s role in global development governance

Iranian semiofficial agencies ISNA news agency and Tasnim reported Revolutionary Guard sea mine placement in the Strait of Hormuz, marking danger zones and alternate routes during war, raising tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and potential negotiations

Two fire incidents in Hyderabad saw a house blaze in Red Hills caused by an AC short circuit and a major fire at a chemical storage unit in Jeedimetla, triggering evacuations and large-scale firefighting operations.

President Donald Trump has tasked Vice President J.D. Vance with leading negotiations in Islamabad aimed at securing a long-term settlement with Iran after a fragile ceasefire. The talks follow “Operation Epic Fury,” a US military campaign that weakened Iran’s defence infrastructure and forced Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.