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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunetra Pawar faces a crucial test in selecting the NCP candidate for Maharashtra Legislative Council polls amid internal pressure and factional loyalties. The decision is seen as key to asserting her leadership and balancing competing interests within the party

The Delhi High Court sought a response from Himayani Puri on an activist’s plea challenging a gag order over social media posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. The court will hear both sides together, as she alleges a malicious defamation campaign

India confirmed 22 seafarers aboard two foreign-flagged ships targeted in the Strait of Hormuz are safe. Authorities are coordinating evacuations, monitoring the situation, and assisting nationals as tensions persist, while maritime operations and port activities in India remain unaffected

The Election Commission suspended all polling staff at a booth in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur after they allegedly left it unattended during voting hours. A reserve team was deployed, and an inquiry ordered while polling continued in the constituency

The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court that West Bengal authorities obstructed its probe into a ₹2,700-crore coal scam, alleging CM Mamata Banerjee’s involvement. It sought a CBI inquiry, while the court questioned the maintainability of the plea under Article 32

A report shows women made up nearly one in three hires in CY2025, with strong presence in entry-level and BFSI GCC roles. However, leadership hiring declined, and significant gender gaps persist in advanced tech and core engineering fields across India

US President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to target Iranian small boats allegedly mining the Strait of Hormuz and intensify mine-clearing operations. The directive escalates military tensions in the critical global oil route amid ongoing US-Iran maritime conflict