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A Special Court in Bengaluru ordered an FIR against Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara over allegations of placing a ₹500 bet during a Kabaddi event in Tumakuru, directing police to investigate claims that it promotes illegal betting activity

India and South Korea signed an MoU between MSME ministries to boost cooperation, trade, and innovation in the sector during President Lee Jae Myung’s visit. The pact aims to strengthen MSME linkages, investment, and digital economic collaboration

US President Donald Trump warned of bombing Iran if no deal is reached before a ceasefire ends, saying negotiations are the only path forward amid ongoing tensions and uncertain peace talks between the two nations

The Supreme Court of India said it can review State actions restricting religious practices in the name of reform, despite limits on judicial review, during hearings in the Sabarimala temple case on balancing faith and fundamental rights

The Supreme Court of India stressed safeguarding rights of prisoners with disabilities under Articles 14 and 21, directing a high-powered panel to frame an action plan ensuring assistive support, humane conditions, and compliance across states and Union Territories

Kerala DGP will defend the legality of a viral ‘Kumbh Mela girl’ marriage before the National Commission, asserting she is an adult. The case has sparked a Kerala–Madhya Pradesh police clash over age proof, legality, and jurisdiction

At least 12 people died and several were injured in a fireworks unit explosion in Thrissur during Pooram preparations. PM Narendra Modi announced compensation, while authorities launched a probe into suspected safety lapses amid large-scale rescue and emergency operations

India is closely monitoring tensions in West Asia and engaging Iran and Gulf nations to ensure safety of nationals and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. MEA highlighted high-level diplomatic outreach and concerns over recent firing incidents

India and Bhutan reaffirmed customs cooperation to boost cross-border trade, border security, and digital customs systems. Talks covered anti-smuggling measures, cargo tracking, and infrastructure upgrades, with trade crossing dollar 1.9 billion in FY25, showing strong bilateral economic growth

India signed ₹975 crore contracts to procure TRAWL assemblies for T-72 and T-90 tanks, boosting minefield breaching capability. The DRDO-developed system enhances battlefield mobility and supports indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Two women were killed and another injured in Latehar, Jharkhand after a wild bison attacked them while collecting mahua in a forest. Panic spread in nearby villages as forest officials launched inspection and announced compensation for victims

Six dead in fireworks unit blast in Thrissur during Thrissur Pooram prep; dozens injured, several critical. Massive explosion triggered by stored explosives, rescue operations ongoing, authorities probe safety lapses as area cordoned off, investigation underway, medical emergency continues, officials monitoring

Election Commission of India imposed strict restrictions on motorcycle movement in West Bengal ahead of April 23 polls, banning rallies, limiting riding hours, and regulating pillion use to ensure voter safety and prevent election-related intimidation.

Indian National Congress accused the Narendra Modi government of delaying the Women’s Reservation Bill, citing ignored letters from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and alleging attempts to link the issue with delimitation reforms

India and Singapore are developing a roadmap for a digital maritime corridor and green shipping under an MoU framework, focusing on decarbonisation, infrastructure, and clean fuel logistics, announced during Singapore Maritime Week with participation from key officials

Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested two men, including Irfankhan Pathan and Murshid Sheikh, over alleged online radicalisation linked to “Ghazwa-e-Hind” ideology, with claims of recruitment, extremist propaganda, and planning activities uncovered through digital surveillance and interrogation

Over 20 women staffers at a government school in Chandigarh accused a male teacher of harassment and hostile behaviour under the POSH Act, 2013, prompting a district-level inquiry after an inconclusive internal committee report

Three men were arrested in Delhi's Preet Vihar for killing 34-year-old Pankaj Nayyar after a parking dispute escalated into a fight, during which Gaurav Sharma allegedly shot him in the chest; police used CCTV and technical surveillance to trace them

A blast at a fireworks unit in Mundathikkode near Thrissur injured several workers preparing crackers for Thrissur Pooram. Officials rushed victims to hospitals, while authorities initiated emergency response and are investigating the cause of the explosion.

Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Narendra Modi of “terrorising” opposition using central agencies, alleging bias in the Election Commission and attacking policies on reservation and delimitation during a Chennai press briefing alongside KC Venugopal

Amit Shah, at a Salboni rally in West Bengal, accused CM Mamata Banerjee of protecting infiltrators and alleged her associate’s Babri Masjid remarks, while promising action on corruption and proposing a Uniform Civil Code

The shooting of Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has been completed. The sequel to the blockbuster Jailer has generated high expectations, with fans now eagerly awaiting the official release date announcement.

Shravan Kumar has been appointed leader of the JD(U) legislature party in Bihar after approval by Nitish Kumar, strengthening his role within the NDA setup despite earlier speculation about a deputy chief minister post

Lee Jae Myung concluded his India visit, calling ties with India “steadfast,” as PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu highlighted expanded cooperation in trade, technology, defence and strategic sectors