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Kerala techie GS Sharanya survived for four days lost in Karnataka's Tadiandamol hills forest. Sharanya went missing during a trek on April 2. Sharanya was found safe after a massive search operation.
Three educationists move Supreme Court against NCERT association ban. The controversy surrounds a chapter on Legal Studies for Class 8 and other grades drafted by the educationists for NCERT. The educationists are seeking a hearing after being barred from projects.
Educationists involved in drafting a controversial NCERT chapter have moved the Supreme Court, challenging its actions against them. Critics, including the CJAR, argue that the court's intervention constitutes judicial overreach and an unfair blacklisting of experts. This perspective questions the legitimacy and appropriateness of the court's involvement in the ongoing curriculum dispute.
Educationists involved in drafting a controversial NCERT chapter have moved the Supreme Court, asserting its content was not solely intended to target the judiciary. Their legal challenge seeks to clarify the chapter's original educational purpose amidst the ongoing controversy. This move aims to defend the broader intent behind the curriculum.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed election rallies in Assam. Prime Minister Modi is campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam. The rallies are part of campaigning for upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigned in Assam, asserting the BJP's decade-long tenure established peace, preserved the state's identity, and brought it out of insecurity. He outlined a future vision for Assam focused on expanding prosperity, self-reliance, and global recognition. Modi contrasted this long-term developmental approach with the Congress party's alleged short-sightedness and corruption.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted strong confidence in the BJP-led NDA securing a third consecutive victory in Assam, framing the upcoming elections as a decisive win. He simultaneously launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, predicting a "century of defeats" for the opposition while highlighting the BJP's long-term vision for the state's development and self-reliance.
The Supreme Court asked Nandalal Bose's grandson to approach the Appellate Tribunal regarding his exclusion from the electoral roll. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a process to update voter lists. The Supreme Court is hearing multiple pleas related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections.
West Bengal's voter redressal system faces intense scrutiny as tribunals struggle to process millions of claims from individuals deleted from electoral rolls. With 8 lakh voters awaiting the final supplementary list and 60 lakh claims pending, the system's slow pace raises significant concerns about widespread disenfranchisement ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
West Bengal's electoral roll revision has ignited intense political accusations and widespread unrest, including protests and the gheraoing of judicial officers. The Supreme Court has intervened forcefully, ordering an NIA probe into the turmoil and censuring top state officials for their handling of the situation. This underscores a volatile political environment and demands for accountability ahead of assembly elections.
IMD issues thunderstorm and hail alerts for Himachal Pradesh. Two western disturbances are impacting northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on April 7-8. Wet spell expected to intensify from April 7.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its 47th Foundation Day on April 6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised BJP workers for their selfless service and stated the party is guided by the principle of 'India first.' Modi also criticized the Congress party, referencing the Emergency and the 1984 election results. The BJP was founded on April 6, 1980.
Bombay High Court seeks DG Shipping's response on seafarer's family plea for DNA test. Dixit Solanki, an Indian seafarer, died in a missile strike on a vessel off the Oman coast during the West Asia war. The court's action follows the arrival of the seafarer's remains and the family's continued demand for DNA confirmation.
BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closed over 1% higher on April 6. Indian stock indices experienced volatility due to geopolitical uncertainty and crude oil price fluctuations. The market recovered from early losses, driven by hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire and softening crude oil prices.
The Supreme Court ordered the CBI to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations of corruption and nepotism in the award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh. The probe concerns contracts awarded to firms linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family. The Supreme Court issued its order on April 6, 2026.
The Supreme Court has ordered a CBI preliminary inquiry into serious allegations of corruption, graft, and nepotism surrounding public works contracts worth over ₹1,200 crore. The probe specifically targets firms linked to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family, examining potential conflicts of interest in contracts awarded since 2015. The CBI must submit a status report within 16 weeks.
The Supreme Court's directive for a CBI preliminary inquiry into public works contracts worth over ₹1,200 crore, allegedly awarded to firms linked to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family, marks a significant political setback for the CM. The order, demanding a status report within 16 weeks and full state cooperation, places direct accountability pressures on Khandu and his administration.
Iran's IRGC stated that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state and announced plans for a new 'Persian Gulf order'. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global energy trade. This statement follows a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump setting a deadline for Iran to reopen the strait and threatening military action.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asserts the Strait of Hormuz will "never return" to its previous status, specifically excluding ships tied to the US, Israel, and their allies. Amid US warnings, the IRGC announces a new "Persian Gulf order" and indigenous security architecture, aiming for regional stability guaranteed solely by littoral states.
President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or face severe military consequences. He warned Tehran of 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' and unleashing 'all hell' if the crucial waterway is not promptly reopened by a new deadline. This threat intensifies the ongoing confrontation in the Middle East.
Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not revert to its previous status, outlining specific conditions for any change, including compensation for war damages or an end to sanctions. This stance comes amid U.S. calls to reopen the vital waterway, with Tehran signaling its terms for de-escalation and a redefined operational future for the Strait.
Indian stock markets opened in the red on Monday. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran have historically impacted global oil prices and financial markets. Markets are reacting to geopolitical developments concerning Iran and a potential deadline extension by President Trump.
Indian stock markets opened in the red, reflecting heightened global anxiety and volatility directly tied to escalating geopolitical tensions. President Trump's 24-hour ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz fueled fears of war escalation, pushing domestic indices onto a "knife-edge." The Sensex fell over 50 points and the Nifty tested 22,700 as mid- and small-cap stocks faced a significant sell-off.
India's stock market is experiencing a meltdown, driven by global geopolitical fears and President Trump's ultimatum to Iran, which has reportedly wiped out a substantial portion of top investors' holdings. This decline follows a 13% Nifty index drop in the previous quarter, heavily affecting mid- and small-cap stocks. The situation raises urgent concerns about the safety of investment portfolios amid a global economic slowdown.
The Supreme Court refused to stay the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) order allowing Adani Group to acquire Jaypee Associates Limited (JAL). Adani Group is in a bid to acquire JAL, a process that has faced challenges from Vedanta Limited. The Supreme Court's decision comes as the NCLAT is set to begin its final hearing on the acquisition dispute.
Majid Khademi, head of intelligence for Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. The strike occurred amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Katz confirmed Israel's role in the strike that killed Khademi. "Israel will continue to attack Iran's vital infrastructure to weaken its economic backbone and missile manufacturing capabilities" was attributed to Katz statement.