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India mulls creating 30-day LPG strategic reserveEconomics Semaglutide is off patent: what does this mean for obesity in India?Science & Technology From hiding to hope: Bastar and its surrendered MaoistsInternal Security Centre notifies CAPF Act after President’s assentPolity & Governance ‘Centre trying to deny SC status to Dalit Christians’Social Issues Timely inaction: On RBI’s decision to hold repo rateEconomics Follow the rituals and practices of a temple or stay out, says Supreme CourtPolity & Governance Two India-bound ships among a few transiting Hormuz Strait on Day 2 of ceasefireInternational Relations NIA may probe the killing of two Meitei children in Manipur; attackers unidentifiedInternal Security Fragile truce in place, India reaches out to Gulf nationsInternational Relations Chandrayaan-2 data reveals water buried on Moon for billions of years is stable: International studyScience & Technology Centre saves ₹55,000 crore as FY26 spending undershoots estimatesEconomics 'Rate action unlikely in FY27; if any, it could be a rise,' say economistsEconomics Amid West Asia war, FY26 goods exports may fall 2-3%: FIEOEconomics Work on Dhoudan dam stalled for fifth day as protests continueEnvironment & Ecology Macro buffers to help India tide over Gulf crisis: World BankEconomics CWC meet over women's bill todayPolity & Governance 'Politics needs commitment': BJP chief Nitin Nabin on TVK's Vijay; predicts 'surprising' results in Tamil NaduPolity & Governance Social media mocks Galgotias University ads after AI Summit rowPolity & Governance ‘As mark of respect for Ajit Pawar’: Congress to withdraw Baramati bypoll candidateInternal Security ‘Hyderabad powering India’s GCC growth’: Telangana IT minister at Mahindra University policy centre launchPolity & Governance 'TMC can't wash away their sins even in next 100 yrs': PM Modi takes 'nirmam sarkar' jibe at Mamata-led govt in BengalInternational Relations PM Modi's guarantees for West Bengal - 7th Pay Commission, corrupt TMC members to be jailedInternational Relations CM Gupta, LG Sandhu attend GGSIPU convocation; 26,649 degrees conferredPolity & Governance TCS profit jumps 12% on-year in Q4FY26, 28% sequentiallyEconomics As ceasefire provides window, Oil minister Hardeep Puri on visit to Qatar; LNG, LPG supplies likely on agendaScience & Technology NHSRCL start assembling TBM for Mumbai’s 21-km bullet train tunnel, 97 days to go for completionEconomics Amid speculation on Iran’s toll for Strait of Hormuz, India sticks to its stance of ‘free, safe’ navigation through the waterwayInternational Relations Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project: NHSRCL releases plan for 16 km tunnel constructionEconomics More funds flowing to villages: How 15th Finance Commission set a record for rural fund releasesPolity & Governance Eye on energy, India rushes Jaishankar, Puri to West Asia amid fragile ceasefireInternational Relations Fearing it might have to prioritise global concerns ahead of national interest, India changes mind on hosting 2028 climate meetingInternational Relations Puducherry goes to the polls: Its status as a Union Territory, how this varies from Delhi, J&KPolity & Governance Induction vs infrared cooktops, and how India’s electric cooking push could affect power gridScience & Technology Explained: Why the new trans persons law is being challenged in courtPolity & Governance Explained: Supreme Court holds Sajjadanashin, Mutawalli are distinct offices under WaqfPolity & Governance 315 successful space launches in 2025, finds Indian Space Situational Assessment ReportScience & Technology Rise in krill trawling in Antarctica | Green Humour by Rohan ChakravartyEnvironment & Ecology Monitoring ongoing conflict in West Asia on a 24x7 basis like a hawk: Navy ChiefEconomics Audio-enabled VVPAT system sought for visually impaired votersInternal Security Lesson from West Asia conflict is to factor-in adverse scenarios while framing policies: Oil SecretaryInternational Relations IMF warns of deepening global food crisis as fertilizer prices surgeEconomics Amid gas supply constraints, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri to visit Qatar on April 9, 10Economics Order in the matter of Wealthmax Solutions Investment Advisor (Proprietor: Piyush Jain)Environment & Ecology Milky Mist beats FY26 growth estimates, IPO on track, says CEOEconomics Delegation to visit Washington as India, US look to revive trade deal talksEconomics Iran’s nuclear agency chief says its right to ‘enrich uranium is necessary’ for U.S. talksInternational Relations Why the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on shaky ground | ExplainedInternational Relations Indian trade delegation to visit Washington this monthInternational Relations Surging raw material costs hit PVC, packaging industries hardPolity & Governance World Bank slashes India’s 2026-27 growth outlook to 6.6% on West Asia conflict impactEconomics No LPG shortage in country, vessels continuously coming to India via Hormuz: Petroleum Secretary Neeraj MittalScience & Technology Iran announces alternative routes for ships travelling through Strait of HormuzPolity & Governance India mulls creating 30-day LPG strategic reservePolity & Governance India’s first quantum computing test beds to be set up in AmaravatiEconomics Shaky ceasefire unlikely to stop cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers for longInternal Security Unseasonal rain, hailstorms, may drag Indian wheat output by over 5%Economics Tanker carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG arrives at JNPA in Navi MumbaiEconomics Congress slams Centre over withdrawal of bid to host COP33Environment & Ecology IMF strikes staff-level deal with Sri Lanka on $700 million in fundingInternational Relations War-induced risks cushioned by ample buffer for India: World BankEconomics Stock markets tumble in early trade amid fresh tensions in West AsiaEconomics Apollo Micro Systems completes blast trials for Limpet mines, shares gain 12%Science & Technology Netanyahu authorises direct talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'International Relations Greenland: What has Trump said so far?International Relations NMC asks medical colleges to restrict MBBS fees to 4.5-year academic periodPolity & Governance IndiGo, BIAL conduct international contactless travel trials with IATAScience & Technology Israel’s deadly strikes in Lebanon spark outrage, condemnation from rights bodiesPolity & Governance Philippines unveils new coast guard command in disputed South China SeaInternational Relations EU slams Hormuz toll idea, urges unrestricted freedom of navigationInternal Security ‘Atmanirbharta in defence not just about making weapons, need sovereignty’—Chief of Integrated Defence StaffEconomics Panel flags inconsistent accounting practices in health regulatory bodiesPolity & Governance 4.8 lakh Indians trained, only 85,000 placed. CAG points to gaps in MeitY skilling schemesPolity & Governance Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha member on FridayEconomics Theaterisation in play: Air Headquarters to control strategic assetsInternal Security Maharashtra government expands agricultural oversight structurePolity & Governance Retired personnel, families protest as government notifies CAPF lawPolity & Governance How US ‘pushed Pakistan’ for ceasefire with Iran even as Trump escalated threatsInternational Relations Too early to draw lessons from US-Israel & Iran war, India monitoring like a hawk—Navy chiefInternal Security China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with U.S.International Relations Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme: nuclear energy chiefInternational Relations India to remain among fastest-growing economies in FY27 despite the West Asia war: World BankEconomics DGS issues direct pass-through of port concessions to exporters amid West Asia crisisEconomics India now seen as ‘safe anchor’, offers stability, predictability and prospects: Shaktikanta DasEconomics Delhi HC rejects Sanjay Bhandari’s plea against ‘fugitive offender’ tagPolity & Governance Can GLP-1 generics fix India’s obesity epidemic, which goes beyond body size?Science & Technology Pakistan’s return: Mediator or West Asia asset?International Relations Worried by hits on Iran nuclear sites, must never happen again: IAEA chief Rafael GrossiInternational Relations IT industry, Govt. examine cybersecurity implications of Anthropic’s Mythos modelScience & Technology What does the Jan Vishwas Bill do? | ExplainedPolity & Governance Family of slain children in Manipur demands perpetrators be arrested and punishedInternal Security Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCNEnvironment & Ecology Congress to hold CWC meet on April 10 to discuss women's quota law amendments, delimitation, West Asia crisisPolity & Governance Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil ChauhanInternal Security West Asia conflict: Early signs of stress visible across sectors, says FICCI reportEconomics Indian team to visit U.S. this month to discuss trade deal currently stuck in limboInternational Relations Hyrox, the global fitness race, draws 8,000 athletes to BengaluruInternational Relations Morning vs. evening: how do the benefits of yoga differ depending on when you do itPolity & Governance Minor fire reported at Terminal 1 of Mumbai international airport; no injuriesScience & Technology PFRDA ropes in private partners to push NPS Swasthya that provides healthcare funding along with retirement planningSocial Issues India navigating global uncertainties like a ‘Chakravyuh’: Shaktikanta DasEconomics Police ordering takedown of posts based on their own judgement, Kamra tells High CourtPolity & Governance Congress withdraws candidate from Baramati bypoll; says move meant to maintain decorumInternational Relations Prime Minister asserts Women’s Reservation in legislative bodies is the need of the hourPolity & Governance How will 20% ethanol-blended petrol affect your vehicle? Anumita explains E20 petrol policyEconomics Reflects govt's true commitment to Paris Agreement: Congress on India withdrawing bid to host COP33International Relations 'Not good for Hinduism': Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple restrictions during Sabarimala hearingEnvironment & Ecology India has ample buffers to weather headwinds from Middle East conflict: World BankEconomics Dudhwa buffer zone staff collecting carcasses after death of 25 vulturesEnvironment & Ecology Sabarimala temple case: Centre backs curbs on women’s entry, says 2018 verdict assumed 'men superior'Polity & Governance Manohar Lal arrives in Bhutan on 4-day visit; focus on energy security, sustainable developmentInternational Relations RBI invites public comments on Discussion Paper - Exploring safeguards in digital payments to curb fraudsEconomics Guidelines to facilitate faster cross-border inward paymentsEconomics Bangladesh Foreign Minister meets Jaishankar, seeks return of ex-PM Sheikh HasinaInternational Relations CBSE’s three-language formula: The controversy, and why some states are calling it ‘Hindi imposition’Polity & Governance Foreign Secretary Misri reviews defence, trade ties, West Asia with senior U.S. officialsInternational Relations Elevated crude prices to increase imported inflation, widen CAD: MalhotraEconomics GIFT City fund ecosystem expands sharply; capital commitments cross $32 billionEconomics Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping gridsScience & Technology Mint Explainer | Why India's indigenously developed fast breeder reactor achieving criticality is significantScience & Technology India urges Iran to speed up oil cargo shipments amid ceasefire windowEconomics W Asia conflict: Rajnath-led GoM reviews LPG availability, says facilitating supply of essentialsInternational Relations RBI keeps repo rate unchanged, predicts 6.9% GDP growthEconomics Opposition questions rejection of notices seeking removal of CECPolity & Governance

INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA – EGYPT JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE CYCLONEInternational Relations NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported illegal detention and torture of a journalist by the Rajkot Crime Branch police in GujaratSocial Issues Secretary , School Education & Literacy launches Career Cards for Children with Special Needs to strengthen inclusive career guidance under NEP 2020Polity & Governance TRAI releases a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network ProvidersEnvironment & Ecology Bharat Steel 2026 Postponed Until Further NoticeEconomics Raksha Mantri-led IGoM takes stock of India’s readiness in view of evolving West Asia situationInternational Relations NITI Aayog Organises Workshop and Releases Report on Roadmap for Horticulture Development in Jammu & KashmirSocial Issues Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs to Embark on a 4-Day Visit to Bhutan tomorrowEnvironment & Ecology International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, SMOPS-2026International Relations Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu announces relief measures for domestic operations of Indian carriersEconomics TEC explores ‘Connectivity for All’ Vision through Deliberations on Direct-to-Device (D2D) TechnologiesScience & Technology National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000-km secure communication milestone in under 3 years of its launch: Dr. Jitendra SinghScience & Technology Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West AsiaInternational Relations Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes, Iran closes strait againInternational Relations India has bandwidth to substitute about 150 MT of imported coal with domestic production: OfficialEconomics Indian scientists find new way to measure distances in deep spaceScience & Technology Appointment of priests by govt boards can't be a secular act: CentrePolity & Governance RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27Economics Cabinet clears Bills for women’s quota in Lok Sabha and AssembliesPolity & Governance No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: CentreEnvironment & Ecology IRDAI issues revised information and cyber security guidelinesScience & Technology NTPC inks MoU with Électricité de France for cooperation in nuclear power generationScience & Technology ​At long last: On Kalpakkam reactor criticality, India’s regulatory regimeScience & Technology Shippers seek clarity as Iran still controls Strait of HormuzInternational Relations Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill to implement women’s quotaPolity & Governance Logic may not be the right tool to examine faith and belief systems, says Supreme CourtPolity & Governance India withdraws bid to host COP33 climate summit in 2028Environment & Ecology Steps into past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta islandArt & Culture Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support, reports sayInternational Relations Special session on delimitation: T.N. CM Stalin says ‘DMK will not stand by and watch’Polity & Governance India-Turkiye talks hint at a thaw in bilateral relationsInternational Relations Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliancePolity & Governance PM Modi wants collective action on women’s reservation, wants all MPs to back amendment BillPolity & Governance West Asia conflict deals a double whammy to India’s farm sector: pre-harvest cost pressures, post-harvest shipping delaysEconomics India to engage new government of Bangladesh constructively, to deepen ties, says JaishankarInternational Relations IGoM reviews preparedness amid West Asia developments, ensures energy, food securityEconomics No devotee of Ayyappa would have moved SC challenging exclusion of women of menstruating age: Justice NagarathnaPolity & Governance States to be pushed for ‘utility led aggregation’ to meet PM Surya Ghar targetsEconomics Government clears bills to amend quota law for womenPolity & Governance RBI holds repo rate, flags supply chain risks to inflation & growthEconomics IBBI panel suggests project-wise insolvency resolution for real estate sectorEconomics Union Cabinet clears draft bills for early implementation of women’s quota lawPolity & Governance Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri launches India-US trade Facilitation PortalInternational Relations Sabarimala PIL was entertained in 2006, but would have been dismissed now: Supreme CourtPolity & Governance Mudra loans cross Rs 40 lakh crore, Nirmala Sitharaman hails MSME credit pushEconomics India withdraws its offer to host the UN climate summit (COP33) in 2028Environment & Ecology Army unveils first drone & munitions roadmap, lists 30 types of UAS, loitering munitionsInternal Security India ranked third globally in RE capacityEnvironment & Ecology Amid Iran-US crisis, RBI retains policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%: Monetary Policy StatementEconomics RBI retains FY26 GDP at 7.6%; sets FY27 growth at 6.9%, inflation at 4.6% as war risks mountEconomics RBI Policy April 2026 Meeting: Repo rate remains unchanged at 5.25%, stance remains ‘neutral’Economics RBI keeps interest rates unchanged, says upside risks to inflation have increasedEconomics RBI Governor cautions: West Asia conflict likely to impede growth, increase imported inflationEconomics Tanker with Iranian crude heading towards India’s east coast, shipping data shows; could mark first import of Tehran’s oil in 7 yearsInternational Relations Home Ministry’s 90-day ultimatum: States told to clear forensic backlogs as India shifts to tech-driven ‘Naveen Sanhitas’Polity & Governance India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate event in 2028Environment & Ecology Cabinet clears amendments to women reservation BillPolity & Governance ‘West Asia conflict effect kept in mind’: Cabinet clears 12% hike in P&K fertiliser subsidyEconomics Pause welcome but path ahead forbidding: Five key minefields amid US-Iran chasmInternational Relations Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: World Inequality Lab study findings, explainedEconomics Iran-US ceasefire: What each side was fighting for, and what they have won or lostInternational Relations Disquiet in Delhi as Pakistan emerges as key mediator between US and IranInternational Relations 315 successful space launches in 2025, finds Indian Space Situational Assessment ReportScience & Technology Shipping far from normalcy after Hormuz truceInternational Relations India welcomes ceasefire in West Asia; seeks ’unimpeded’ navigationInternational Relations Iran still in control of strait; shippers seek clarity before transitingInternational Relations World Bank cuts India’s FY27 growth rate by 30 bps, to 6.6%Economics CCEA approves ₹73,000 crores plus equity infusion for HPCL Rajasthan RefineryEconomics India’s solar energy capacity crosses 150 GWEconomics Centre raises fertilizer subsidy for kharif seasonEconomics Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on ChinaInternal Security India’s clean energy ambitions face critical minerals crunchEconomics India withdraws bid to host COP 33 in 2028: ReportEnvironment & Ecology India set to get first Iranian crude oil cargo in 7 yearsInternational Relations Indian govt hikes NBS fertilizer subsidy for kharif season by up to 21% to ₹41,533.81 croreEconomics RBI MPC Meeting 2026 Highlights: RBI holds rates unchanged at 5.25%; projects FY27 GDP at 6.9%Economics Security concerns push India to replace Chinese cameras at toll plazasInternal Security RBI shuns hawkish signal, keeps rates unchanged amid war shockEconomics India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costsEconomics India welcomes Iran-U.S. ceasefire, stresses dialogue and diplomacyInternational Relations Trump says ‘no enrichment’ of uranium in IranInternational Relations Oil prices plunge below $100/bbl after US, Iran agree on 2-week ceasefireInternational Relations RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% amid global uncertaintiesEconomics India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hopes agreement will lead to ‘lasting peace’ in West AsiaInternational Relations Cabinet approves two hydro-electric projects in Arunachal Pradesh with a total outlay exceeding ₹40,000 croreEconomics Beyond Krishna and Godavari, Andhra Pradesh plans river-linking project to plug water gapsGeography INDIA bloc says presiding officers bypassed Parliament in rejecting CEC removal noticePolity & Governance Dhaka’s top diplomat in Delhi, India-Bangladesh look to further meets while keeping irritants asideInternational Relations What is Iran’s 10-point conditions for ceasefire and negotiationsInternational Relations Jaishankar set to visit UAE amid tenuous US-Iran ceasefire, energy security to be front and centreInternational Relations Indian fertiliser sector hopes supplies will be normal soon, easing global pricesEconomics Indian Ocean Dipole may hold key to El Nino’s impact on this year’s monsoonGeography RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%Economics Iran attacked Kuwait, UAE after strikes on its oil facilities: State TVInternational Relations Trump says U.S. will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz StraitInternational Relations India eyes higher farm output this year, confident of supporting global food supply amid uncertainty: DARE Secy JatEconomics Rupee surges 47 paise to close at 92.59 per USD on Iran-U.S. ceasefire, RBI pause on policy ratesEconomics RBI agrees to 'demand from some quarters,' unveils first-ever core inflation projection at 4.4% for FY27Economics Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced soon: ISRO ChairpersonScience & Technology RBI MPC meeting Highlights: Headline inflation remains our target, and managing that is our primary goal, says RBI GovernorEconomics Army Chief visits HAL, takes sortie in PrachandInternal Security Key fertiliser buyer India issues tender as war hits supplyEconomics On India’s updated climate pledgesEnvironment & Ecology RBI to simplify onboarding process for MSMEs on TReDSEconomics India's growth may slow to 6.6% in FY27 due to West Asia war: World BankEconomics India raises gas supply for fertilizer firms as imports improveEconomics Shipowners eye Hormuz truce with 800 vessels still trappedInternational Relations Cabinet approves Rs 41,534 cr P&K fertilisers subsidy for kharif 2026 seasonEconomics RBI eases NPA-linked capital rules, scraps IFR buffer for banksEconomics RBI MPC key takeaways 2026: Check major announcements on repo rate, GDP & inflation by Governor Sanjay MalhotraEconomics In big structural shift, women borrowers become a major driver of credit demand in IndiaEconomics RBI MPC Repo Rate: Sanjay Malhotra & Co hold rates steady at 5.25% as war shocks rattle outlookEconomics RBI MPC Highlights: What Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced todayEconomics RBI MPC at a glance: Your one-stop guide for all key decisionsEconomics RBI MPC 2026: Why Malhotra and Co left rates unchanged?Economics Crude oil, remittances & exports: RBI spells out where the Iran war bites IndiaEconomics Crude oil futures tumble 18 pc on US-Iran ceasefire; global benchmarks below USD 100/barrelEconomics Credit borrowing by women at Rs 76 lakh crore; 16 crore active women borrowers: NITI Aayog reportEconomics Women borrowers hold Rs 76 lakh crore credit portfolio: ReportEconomics RBI says new NBFC classification at the end of monthEconomics Sabarimala case: Can non-devotees challenge temple customs? SC asks CentrePolity & Governance RBI keeps policy rate unchanged amid inflationary pressureEconomics RBI's calibrated decision aimed at strengthening economic environment: ExpertsEconomics Sabarimala case: 'Judges experts in law, not religion,' Centre tells SC over 'superstition'Polity & Governance RBI projects FY27 retail Inflation at 4.6 pc, within government-mandated targetEconomics RBI Inflation 2026–27: Sanjay Malhotra & Co peg FY27 inflation projection at 4.6% as war risks cloud outlookEconomics RBI ups crude oil, exchange rate baseline assumptions for FY27Economics Cabinet clears Rs 1.74 lakh crore projects; major push for HPCL Rajasthan refinery expansion and Jaipur Metro Phase 2Economics RBI MPC: India's central bank sounds alarm with five risks as Iran war threatens domestic stabilityEconomics RBI expects 6.9 pc economic growth this fiscalEconomics India, Bangladesh vow to normalise ties after 18-month downturnInternational Relations Cabinet approves near doubling of Rajasthan oil refinery cost to Rs 79,459 crEconomics RBI holds repo rate, warns of impact of West Asia conflict on economyEconomics Govt plans design, development of unmanned combat search and rescue aircraftInternal Security RBI GDP outlook FY26: India retains FY26 GDP at 7.6%, sets FY27 growth at 6.9% as Iran war, oil risks mountEconomics Iran ceasefire taken into account for policy decision: RBIEconomics US-Iran ceasefire set to ease pressure on India’s energy suppliesEconomics 'Not good law': Centre questions adultery, same-sex relationship verdicts in Supreme CourtPolity & Governance Interest rates to remain low in medium to long term: RBI GovernorEconomics NITI Aayog calls for ‘Operation Golden Green’ to boost J&K’s horticulture sector, increase exportsEconomics RBI to withdraw investment fluctuation reserve requirement for banksEconomics NITI Aayog lays out roadmap for horticulture transformation in J&KEconomics RBI Issues Draft Directions for ‘Trade Receivables Discounting System’Economics RBI invites comments on Draft “Reserve Bank of India (Governance) Amendment Directions, 2026”Economics RBI Monetary Policy Meeting LIVE Updates: Will Governor Sanjay Malhotra hold repo rate steady as the $100 oil shock hits India?Economics From Maoist corridor to ‘tourist hub’?: Inside Chhattisgarh’s plan to develop Bastar regionInternal Security US-Iran two-week ceasefire: How Trump stepped back from the brink, and what comes nextInternational Relations Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks; Iran says U.S. must accept uranium enrichmentInternational Relations Civil society groups complain of growing censorship to IT MinistryPolity & Governance US-Iran agree to two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, invited to Islamabad for further talksInternational Relations Why does India want fast breeder nuclear reactors? | ExplainedScience & Technology India’s data centre electricity demand makes planners go back to drawing board to map new energy security playbookScience & Technology Israel says missiles fired by Iran as Trump pauses attackInternational Relations Iran 10-point plan says U.S. must accept uranium enrichment, lift all sanctionsInternational Relations Justice B V Nagarathna: Women cannot be 'untouchables' for 3 days every monthPolity & Governance

Talking peace: why mediation still matters in a world at warInternational Relations Government issues draft norms to standardise state, district GDP estimatesEconomics Government doubles 5-kg LPG cylinder quota to ease supply concerns amid Hormuz tensionsEconomics Continued West Asia crisis deepens stress on manufacturing sectorEconomics India, Bangladesh share ‘warm and historic ties’: MEAInternational Relations Trump says he has agreed to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeksInternational Relations Sattankulam father-son custodial death case: all nine policemen get death sentencePolity & Governance Several villagers, police personnel injured in clash in Odisha amid protests against mining of bauxiteSocial Issues Oil production to take hit, output from Middle East expected to drop by 9 million barrel per dayEconomics Social ill cannot be branded as ‘religious practice’, says Supreme Court on maiden day of Sabarimala reference hearingPolity & Governance On India’s updated climate pledgesEnvironment & Ecology Sugar exports may be capped, surplus diverted to ethanolEconomics Centre may rejig spending to meet FY27 fiscal deficit targetEconomics History books can’t prove title, says Jammu & Kashmir HC; declares two shrines & attached properties in Kishtwar as waqfPolity & Governance From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession riskEconomics India likely to see weaker monsoon in 2026, Skymet forecastsGeography Sabarimala entry case: Woman can't be treated as 'untouchable' for 3 days, says SC judge NagarathnaPolity & Governance Manipur bomb blast: Indefinite curfew imposed in 4 valley districts; government hands over probe to NIAInternal Security Over 10,000 West Asia flights of Indian carriers cancelled since Feb 28; AI hikes fuel surchargeEconomics 45% out: EC releases first data of deletions after adjudication in West BengalPolity & Governance Of 27.16 lakh Bengal voters deleted after adjudication, doors shut for more than halfPolity & Governance Amaravati notified as Andhra Pradesh capital 12 years after bifurcationPolity & Governance Manipur bomb attack: 2 children dead as violence flares up again in BishnupurInternal Security Affordable housing at heart of DDA’s new TOD policy notified by CentrePolity & Governance Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit US from Apr 8-10 amid West Asia tensionsInternational Relations Violent protests in Manipur after projectile attack kills 2 children sleeping in their homeInternal Security 40 police personnel among 60 injured as protests break out over bauxite mining project in OdishaPolity & Governance Lashkar man’s arrest from Punjab busts open module that helped Pakistani terrorists enter J&KInternal Security Violence grips Manipur’s Bishnupur: 2 children killed at home, 2 protesters shot dead while trying to storm CRPF postInternal Security 2,800 Indians get visas for Baisakhi pilgrimage in Pakistan this weekInternational Relations Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor attains criticality: why this is a ‘defining step’ in India’s 3-stage n-programmeScience & Technology Why Odisha’s BJD, BJP leaders opposed the carving out of stretch from Railways’ biggest freight-loading zonePolity & Governance With INS Aridaman, India strengthens nuclear triad: What is it, its security significanceInternal Security Uttarakhand HC stays felling of oak trees in Mussoorie: Why these matter for Himalayan ecologyEnvironment & Ecology What is space-based solar power?Science & Technology EV sales surge 25% to 24.52 lakh units in FY26Economics Delimitation will cause economic hardship to South Indian States, says Congress leader D.K. SureshPolity & Governance Karnataka makes audit of adolescent pregnancies mandatorySocial Issues Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor at Kalpakam takes ‘critical’ leap forwardScience & Technology War, waivers, trade pact likely to be on Misri’s U.S. agendaInternational Relations India’s South-West Monsoon will be below-normal this year, says private weather forecast agencyGeography RBI MPC Meet April 2026: Date, Time, Expectations & live detailsEconomics Tied portion under SASCI to include ‘Right of Way’, linking farmer ID with fertilizer usagesEconomics At least 30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka return homeInternational Relations Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipseScience & Technology Indo-Bangla ties: Bangladesh Minister set to discuss trade, energy, transit issues with top leadership in IndiaInternational Relations Understanding India’s internet censorship regimePolity & Governance India and the second Space AgeScience & Technology India's top court hears challenges to ruling on women's entry into templePolity & Governance Assam tribal body calls for poll boycott of BJPScience & Technology Centre plans ₹2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme amid West Asia war impactEconomics Rapid test for antimicrobial resistance in infections launched in GunturScience & Technology Sabarimala: Kerala government should withdraw cases filed against devotees, says Rajeev ChandrasekharPolity & Governance Iran urges youth to form human chains to protect power plantsInternational Relations DRDO seeks faster development of materials to keep pace with defence tech cyclesScience & Technology With new standardisation rules, CCTV companies can now compete fairly: Qubo CEOScience & Technology BJP lambasts Kharge over ‘illiterate’ remark, says he does not deserve to be Congress presidentInternal Security Police invoke PIT NDPS Act, detains repeat drug offenderEconomics Opposition failed to provide proof, say presiding officers on CEC removal pleaPolity & Governance Government plans ₹2.5 lakh cr credit guarantee scheme for businesses affected by West Asia crisisEconomics LeT module busted, 5, including 2 Pakistani terrorists, held by J&K PoliceInternal Security Curfew imposed in 4 Manipur valley districtsInternal Security West Asia conflict: Why has Iran called for ‘human chains’ to counter U.S.?International Relations Shorebird from Australia spotted over 7,400 km away on island in Andamans: ExpertEnvironment & Ecology West Asia conflict may trigger layered stress on margins, liquidity in India's financial sector: EYEconomics A recognition for emerging Tamil Nadu sportspersonsPolity & Governance Oil prices rise amid Trump's escalation threats, WTI up 2%International Relations MeitY secretary says every social media user posting on current affairs can come under I&B oversightPolity & Governance Stakeholders flag concerns over amendments to IT Rules, MeitY considers extending consultation timePolity & Governance Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadlineInternational Relations ‘PM Modi remains top choice of women voters', says Ravi Kishan ahead of special Parliament session on quota billPolity & Governance What is the Sattankulam custodial deaths case all about? | Focus Tamil NaduPolity & Governance Donald Trump praises Artemis astronauts: ‘You’ve made history’Science & Technology US Energy agency says fuel prices may keep rising for months after Strait of Hormuz reopens: All we knowInternational Relations West Bengal SIR: Electorate shrinks 12% since October, with the fresh exclusion of 27 lakh voters under adjudicationPolity & Governance Centre’s proposal for women’s quota follows UPA blueprint for OBC reservation in higher educationPolity & Governance Crucial dependence: West Asia’s share in Indian oil imports rose to 54% just before the Iran warEconomics Iran President says 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in warInternational Relations Bangladesh labels FM’s India visit ‘stopover’. New Delhi calls it ‘official visit’. 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