International Relations
11U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar port ends on April 26, could signal end of 23-year-old connectivity project
Officials say they are discussing a possible transfer of IPGL-subsidiary’s stake to local Iranian company temporarily to avoid sanctions
New Zealand to sign FTA with India tomorrow; Luxon calls it ‘once-in-a-generation deal’
UAE-Iran differences and India’s plans to dilute language on Israel-Palestine derail joint statement at BRICS meet
India plans global diplomatic push across Europe, Africa, BRICS and Quad in May
Sri Lanka seeks investors for loss-making Mattala airport in Hambantota
Polity & Governance
23CJI bats for structured national registry of former judges willing to serve in ADR
Mediation, Lok Adalats, Arbitration, Conciliation: these are not the back door to justice. For millions of Indians, they are the only door, says Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Census 2027: States asked to identify vulnerable areas, keep biased enumerators out
Census 2027: self-enumeration window open till April 30, public urged to use online portal
Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?
Court can reject anticipatory bail but cannot direct accused to surrender: Supreme Court
Economy
6Hormuz disruption, $100 oil pose risks to India's inflation, rupee: Union Bank
The West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions pose significant risks to India's economy, driving crude oil prices above $100/bbl. This is pressuring inflation, the rupee, and the current account, with the Indian rupee already sliding to record lows. The RBI is intervening to stabilize markets amid these elevated geopolitical uncertainties.
India following diversified strategy to boost exports to China, cut import dependence: Official
India's wheat production resilient despite setbacks: Agri ministry
Adani Green to invest ₹15,000 crore to add 10 gigawatt battery storage in FY27
Bharat Tex 2026: Apparel leaders urged to promote India as key textile sourcing hub
Science & Technology
7In Mann ki Baat, Modi hails India’s civil nuclear programme; urges citizens to wholeheartedly participate in Census
BDL delivers the first indigenous wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL
China launches Pakistani satellite
Govt. may establish labs in varsities to train students for space sector
How did the Neanderthals go extinct?
Environment & Ecology
6Tagged Olive Ridley turtles from Tamil Nadu reach Sri Lanka Dome, reveal migration patterns
Considered one of the most productive regions in the Indian Ocean, the Sri Lanka Dome phenomenon typically begins in May, peaks in July, and declines by September
Forest fires spread across Nilgiris; helicopters help battle blaze
Rising heat takes toll on bird diversity in Kottayam, finds survey
Research finds high microplastic contamination in mangrove fish
Kerala’s plan to fight the heat: Water kiosks at every junction, reduced waiting at red lights, expanded monitoring system
Social Issues
4Tele-MANAS helpline sees rise in callers turning to humans after AI falls short on mental health
People born after 2009 to be banned from buying cigarettes: The UK’s new Bill, explained
Edgar Ribeiro dies at 96: Veteran town planner helped save Goa’s green cover
Daughter of IRS officer raped and murdered
History & Culture
1Internal Security
2Trump evacuated after gunshots heard at White House correspondent’s dinner; shooter held
Did gangster Sadiq Kalia’s nephew kill to avenge a 1997 police encounter or was it just a money dispute?
Geography
2Small plane crash near Minneapolis kills North Dakota state legislator and pilot
North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy, of Fargo, was killed in the crash, her colleague, state Sen. Tim Mathern