West Bengal Election 2026: BJP announces first list of 144 candidates, Suvendu Adhikari fielded from Nandigram, check full list here

The list was finalised at a meeting of the party’s central election committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with senior leaders including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh present.
India-US trade deal cancelled? Govt says pact to be signed only after new tariff structure is in place, here’s all you need to know

The bilateral deal, announced in early February, was initially expected to be concluded in March. However, recent developments in US trade policy have complicated the timeline.
Did Mamata Banerjee violate Model Code of Conduct by announcing release of DA arrears, hike in honorariums to muezzins, purohits minutes?

Has West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee violated the Model Code of Conduct by announcing sops minutes ahead of the announcement of poll dates by the Election Commission of India? What has the ECI said?
Epstein files row: Hardeep Puri’s daughter files Rs 10 crore defamation case over content linking her to sex offender

In her suit, Himayani Puri has sought direction from the high court to social media intermediaries such as Google, X, Meta, and LinkedIn to take down defamatory statements targeting her. The case is expected to be taken up for hearing on Tuesday.
Delhi-NCR gets relief from ‘poor’ AQI, all GRAP restrictions removed in national capital as air quality improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 119 at 4:00 PM on Monday, which reflected moderate air quality, with IMD and IITM forecasts indicating similar conditions in the coming days.
Pune Metro: CM Fadnavis says network to expand to 200 kms, Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor to be launched from May

At the inauguration event, Fadnavis said: “The Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor will be inaugurated in two phases. One in May and then in July. The additional service will further reduce the burden on the existing system.”
LPG Crisis Deepens: 75 cylinders seized, 3 arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah over illegal hoarding, black-marketing charges

In a major crackdown against the illegal hoarding and black-marketing of LPG cylinders, Bhaderwah Police on Sunday carried out a successful operation in the area and recovered 75 LPG cylinders while arresting three accused persons involved in the illegal trade.
ECI Model Code of Conduct: From new funds ban to ministers’ photos removal, what are its key directives?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday enforced the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) soon after announcing the schedule for Assembly elections in five states and one Union Territory, Keralam, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The assembly elections between April 9 and April 23.
10 killed in massive fire in Medical college, hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack

At least 10 patients were killed in a major fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack district.
Pakistani terrorist killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri; Indian army, J&K police foil infiltration attempt

A Pakistani terrorist was killed in a joint operation of the Indian Army & Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Uri’s Buchhar area, as ANI reported.