Today’s headlines highlight a world in flux and a nation gearing up for change. From Prime Minister Modi’s strategic efforts to safeguard India against West Asia’s economic ripples to the excitement of the Tamil Nadu elections, the political landscape is buzzing. Internationally, India extends a helping hand to Sri Lanka, while the sporting world reels from Kimi Antonelli’s stunning victory in Suzuka and Max Verstappen’s surprising hints at retirement. Stay tuned as we dive into these stories, covering everything from wildlife conservation in Rajasthan to new national health protocols.
NATIONAL

  • PM Modi says govt minimising West Asia war impact, slams Congress remarks as 'dangerous'
    Palakkad (Kerala): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government is working to ensure the war in West Asia has minimal impact on India, while accusing the Congress of making "dangerous" remarks that could risk Indian lives for "political gains".
  • India-US ties: Ambassador Gor outlines 'win-win' economic growth, highlights security cooperation as core strategic pillar
    New Delhi: India's growing economy and massive infrastructure needs align perfectly with American expertise in energy, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure and both sides are well-positioned for a 'win-win' expansion of their strategic economic pillar, US Ambassador Sergio Gor has said.
  • TN polls: DMK promises Rs 8,000 'Illatharasi' coupon scheme for to women
    Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday released his party's manifesto for the April 23 Assembly elections, and announced providing the "Illatharasi" coupon scheme worth Rs 8,000 for women to buy/replace household electronic goods.
  • 77 Maoists surrendered before Odisha Police since January 2025: DGP
    Bhubaneswar: Odisha DGP YB Khurania on Sunday said 77 Maoists have surrendered before police in the state between January 2025 and March this year.
  • We will form next govt in Kerala, says Modi in NDA rally
    Palakkad (Kerala): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on both the UDF and LDF, accusing them of "decades of corruption and political opportunism".
  • Civil aviation ministry looks at multiple options to minimise West Asia crisis impact on airlines New Delhi: The civil aviation ministry is exploring multiple options to minimise the impact of the West Asia conflict on airlines, including engaging with state governments to cut taxes on jet fuel.
  • TN polls: Vijay releases list of TVK candidates, leader to contest from Perambur, Trichy East
    Chennai: TVK chief Vijay on Sunday named his party's candidates for all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu for the April 23 elections, announcing his electoral debut from two seats, including Perambur in Chennai, a city considered the ruling DMK's bastion.
  • 'Toxic tourist destination': Scenic marble waste site in Rajasthan draws visitors, experts flag health hazard
    Kishangarh (Rajasthan): Endless white plains glowing under the sun, no pine trees, no chill in the air, yet the scenery looks straight out of a winter postcard. Many confuse it for Bolivia's Salt Flats, snow-clad Gulmarg or even scenic Switzerland.
  • India launches new yoga protocols to fight lifestyle diseases
    New Delhi: The Union Ayush Ministry has launched a comprehensive "Yoga Protocol for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Target Groups", in a significant push towards reshaping the country's healthcare narrative from treatment to prevention.
  • Naxalite carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty gunned down in Chhattisgarh
    Sukma: A Naxalite carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Sunday, two days before the March 31 deadline set by the Centre to eliminate Left Wing Extremism from the country, police said.
  • Kharge announces Cong’s '5 guarantees' for Assam; pledges monthly cash transfer to women
    Naoboicha (Assam): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday announced his party's "five guarantees" for poll-bound Assam, with a focus on women's welfare, healthcare for all, land rights and justice in the Zubeen Garg death case.
  • NGT notice to Uttarakhand for no 'substantial action' on Mussoorie's ecologically sensitive region
    New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to Uttarakhand's chief secretary for not taking any "substantial action" regarding its directions to ensure that the environment of the "fragile" or ecologically sensitive region of Mussoorie is not disturbed.
  • Rajasthan HC prohibits night safaris, drone usage in Jawai Leopard Reserve beyond prescribed hours
    Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has prohibited night safaris and the use of drones in Pali district’s Jawai Leopard Reserve, expressing concern over disturbance to wildlife due to unregulated tourism activities.
  • Two more Indian LPG tankers carrying day's cooking gas cross Strait of Hormuz
    New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying roughly a day's supply of the country's cooking gas, have safely navigated through the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days.
  • Airlines to offer 60 pc seats in flights without additional charges from Apr 20
    New Delhi: Airlines will start offering at least 60 per cent of seats in a flight without levying any additional charge from April 20, as well as maintain a transparent seat allocation policy, according to aviation watchdog DGCA.
  • UCC to be implemented in Assam; immigrants must be sent back: Shah
    Dhekiajuli/Tihu (Assam): The BJP government has stopped infiltration in Assam, but it was "not enough", and every illegal immigrant must be sent back, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday and asserted that a Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state.

INTERNATIONAL

  • Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye and Pakistan huddle in Islamabad to help resolve West Asia conflict
    Islamabad: Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye and Pakistan held consultations on the West Asia conflict in Islamabad on Sunday to find a way to de-escalate the ongoing war that has unsettled the region and caused severe global economic disruptions.
  • Sri Lankan President Dissanayake thanks Indian PM Modi for fuel shipment
    Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruptions in the Island nation caused by the West Asia conflict.

SPORTS

  • Japanese GP 2026: Antonelli wins as Bearman crash triggers safety car in Suzuka thriller
    Suzuka: Kimi Antonelli secured a dominant victory at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, clinching his second consecutive Formula 1 win in a race shaped by early position changes, strategic pit stops, and a crucial safety car period.
  • ‘I’m not enjoying it’: Max Verstappen admits he may walk away from F1 in 2026
    Suzuka: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has cast a shadow over the Formula 1 paddock by admitting he is considering his future in the sport following a frustrating eighth-place finish at the Japanese Grand Prix.