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Six people were injured in an exchange of fire between armed groups near Sinakethei and Mullam villages in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, amid ongoing ethnic tensions, while internally displaced persons in Churachandpur staged protests demanding equal relief and government support
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An Indian seafarer aboard the Iranian-held vessel Epaminondas is safe, officials confirmed, amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions involving ship seizures by Iran, with multiple Indian crew members across vessels being monitored by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
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The White House said Donald Trump extended a Jones Act waiver by 90 days, easing shipping rules for foreign vessels transporting oil and gas amid post-Iran conflict disruptions, aiming to stabilize supply and energy prices
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A fictional leadership reshuffle in the Nationalist Congress Party describes Sunetra Pawar becoming Deputy Chief Minister and party president after Ajit Pawar’s alleged demise, with family members Parth and Jay Pawar managing regional roles amid internal power consolidation in Maharashtra politics
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation released DGCA FTO rankings showing improved pilot training standards, with Avyanna Aviation Pvt Ltd topping Category A, as India pushes transparency, safety, and expansion in aviation training under a national growth roadmap
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Arvind Kejriwal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of betraying Punjab after reports that several Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs quit, with claims that most defectors would join BJP, intensifying political tensions
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Mamata Banerjee warned against “divisive forces” in the ongoing West Bengal polls, accusing opponents of trying to weaken the state from Delhi, and urged voters to defend identity, development, and democratic rights through their mandate
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The Supreme Court of India allowed the National Investigation Agency to file a charge sheet in the Malda judicial officers’ confinement case, while overseeing security concerns linked to West Bengal’s electoral roll revision process and ongoing investigation
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will launch NMBA App 2.0 under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to enhance real-time monitoring, citizen engagement, and coordination for drug demand reduction across India through expanded digital tools and transparency features
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Several Rajya Sabha MPs reportedly quit the Aam Aadmi Party, with leaders like Raghav Chadha and others claiming a large faction may join the Bharatiya Janata Party, signalling major political churn within AAP’s parliamentary ranks
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Opposition MPs submitted a fresh Rajya Sabha notice seeking removal of Gyanesh Kumar, alleging biased enforcement of the Model Code, but earlier attempts were rejected for not meeting the constitutional threshold for removal
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The Supreme Court of India ordered an all-women SIT for a time-bound probe into a child rape-murder case in Ghaziabad, citing police lapses, and directed investigation into hospitals’ alleged denial of treatment and protection of witnesses
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India and the United States concluded three-day trade talks on April 23, with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stating both sides agreed to stay engaged, advancing discussions on market access, digital trade, and a proposed bilateral trade agreement framework
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At a rally, Narendra Modi vowed strict action in the R.G. Kar case, targeting Trinamool Congress, and promised accountability, women’s safety, and jobs if Bharatiya Janata Party forms government in West Bengal
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Actor Rakesh Bedi denied viral claims of receiving a ₹1 crore bonus for Dhurandhar, clarifying via Instagram that no such payment was made and urging fans to treat unverified media reports with caution
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are prepared for tech risks but warned about threats from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology monitoring impacts and urging stronger safeguards
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting advised ZEE5 not to release Lawrence of Punjab, citing law-and-order concerns raised by Punjab Police, after a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court warned against glorifying gangster culture
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The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea by West Bengal poll officers over deleted voter names, directing them to appellate tribunals, while reaffirming that voting rights depend on successful appeals in disputes linked to electoral roll revisions
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The Supreme Court of India refused to stay a Jharkhand High Court order transferring a probe against Enforcement Directorate officials to the Central Bureau of Investigation, allowing the CBI to continue its investigation into assault allegations
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The Kerala High Court directed the Election Commission of India to clarify if extra arrangements can help voters who missed postal ballots, amid concerns of disenfranchisement due to delays and a limited voting window affecting polling personnel
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Salman Khan shared mahurat glimpses of “SVC63” with Nayanthara, directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The high-budget action film begins shooting and is slated for a grand Eid 2027 theatrical release
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India welcomed Japan’s decision to review its defence equipment and technology transfer rules, calling it a boost to bilateral security cooperation. MEA said defence ties remain a key pillar of the India–Japan strategic partnership, supporting tech and industrial collaboration
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India’s ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra said India’s transformation is driven by strong economic growth, governance reforms, digital and physical infrastructure, and technological innovation. He highlighted deepening India–US ties and India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047
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France has waived transit visa requirements for Indian travellers passing through its airports, effective April 10, 2026. The move, agreed during PM Modi–President Macron talks, aims to ease travel, strengthen bilateral ties, and boost people-to-people connectivity between India and France
