Tabloid

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will present his stand in the Allahabad High Court over allegations of dual British citizenship. The court is examining a petition seeking FIR registration, after earlier orders directed police inquiry into the complaint by a BJP worker

The All India Trinamool Congress denied reports that I-PAC halted operations in West Bengal, calling them baseless and alleging BJP-linked intimidation. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused central agencies of targeting the party’s campaign machinery ahead of polls

A sexual harassment and conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services in Nashik has triggered arrests and multiple FIRs. The family of accused employee Raza Rafiq Memon alleges internal rivalry and office politics behind what they claim are false allegations

Bangladesh PM adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir warned IMF loan conditions may slow growth and worsen inflation. Experts at a Dhaka seminar cautioned that rigid reforms, rising debt, and weak institutions could push Bangladesh toward economic and middle-income traps

Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin released DMK’s ‘Chennai Super-6’ manifesto ahead of Assembly polls, promising improved urban infrastructure, AI-enabled transport, 1,000 mini-buses, stormwater upgrades, and initiatives in emerging tech and civic management

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the All India Trinamool Congress of protecting infiltrators and enabling corruption during a rally in Jhargram. He claimed the upcoming West Bengal election is a battle to protect the state’s identity

Indian negotiators led by Darpan Jain will meet US officials in Washington from April 20–22 to advance the bilateral trade agreement. Talks may revise tariff terms amid shifting US policies and ongoing trade disputes under Section 301

The Election Commission of India warned parties ahead of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu polls against AI-manipulated content, mandating clear labelling. Over 11,000 illegal social media posts have been removed since March 15 under monitoring and enforcement actions

The Himachal Pradesh Government has deferred salaries of officers and employees for six months from May 2026 to manage finances. Higher officials face up to 30% deferment, with assurances of later release and no impact on benefits

Harshvardhan Rane has completed shooting for Omung Kumar’s Silaa, a romantic action drama co-starring Sadia Khateeb. The makers announced the wrap on social media. Rane and Khateeb also have upcoming projects slated for release this year.

Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja has joined Bhavna Talwar’s Valmiki Ramayana as music director. The film, based on the ancient epic, is set for an October 2 release, with posters unveiled on Akshaya Tritiya confirming his association.

A Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Umer Harris alias ‘Khargosh’ reportedly fled India using forged documents and is believed to be in Saudi Arabia. Investigations by Srinagar Police uncovered a wider inter-state terror module involving fake identities, infiltration routes, and arrests across states

A BDS student’s death in Kannur sparked controversy as college authorities denied caste discrimination claims, attributing it to a loan app issue. Police booked faculty for abetment and SC/ST Act violations, while investigations continue amid conflicting allegations

Bulgaria held its eighth parliamentary election in five years after political instability and failed government formation. Voters will elect 240 lawmakers, following the resignation of PM Rosen Zhelyazkov amid protests over economic policies

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched India’s first advanced 3D glass chip packaging unit in Bhubaneswar, aiming to boost semiconductor innovation, jobs, and position Odisha as a global electronics manufacturing hub

Chief Justice Surya Kant will deliver the D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on cybercrime challenges, highlighting policing and judicial roles. He will also launch ‘ABHAY’, an AI chatbot by the Central Bureau of Investigation to verify notices

India plans to expand nuclear power capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047, said Ghanshyam Prasad. The roadmap includes reforms, private participation, and new technologies like SMRs to boost reliable, clean baseload energy

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan met Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, discussing housing projects, Cyclone Ditwah aid and fishermen issues. The visit aims to deepen India–Sri Lanka ties under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the All India Trinamool Congress of appeasement, infiltration and neglect of tribals in West Bengal. He alleged corruption and “jungleraj”, positioning the BJP as a development-focused alternative ahead of state elections

The Election Commission of India ordered the transfer of IPS officer K.A. Senthil Velan, appointing Avinash Kumar as IG (Intelligence) ahead of Tamil Nadu polls. The move aims to ensure neutrality, transparency, and free, fair elections

Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar criticised the Centre over the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging lack of consultation and poor timing. He claimed the Bill’s defeat was a democratic victory, warning delimitation could reduce South India’s representation

Death toll in the Vedanta power plant blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has risen to 24 after another worker died. The explosion, caused by boiler pressure from fuel accumulation, left several injured, with probes underway and negligence charges filed

Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Opposition parties after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 on women’s reservation failed in Lok Sabha. PM Narendra Modi blamed Congress, DMK, TMC, and SP for blocking the Bill, calling it a setback to women’s representation efforts

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay claimed the party is gaining strong grassroots support across Tamil Nadu while accusing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of blocking campaign permissions and spreading misinformation, asserting that a “people’s movement” will challenge ruling-party dominance in the upcoming polls