TRENDS
UK influencer says North East India is 'full of scams'. Netizens say, 'Go to Delhi for real scam'
Rather than complaining about overcharging or deceptive practices, Lewis Pullman uses irony to highlight the generosity of locals who repeatedly went out of their way to help him—often refusing money, food, or favours in return.
INDIA
Rajnath Singh attacks DMK, Congress over women’s reservation bill, promises 33% quota in Tamil Nadu
Singh also used a sharp phrase to describe the DMK, saying it stood for “Dushprayogam Muraikedu Kutram,” which he explained as misuse of authority, irregularities and crime.
WORLD
JD Vance to head US delegation for Iran talks in Islamabad after initial security concerns
Donald Trump announced that negotiators were being sent to Islamabad for discussions with Tehran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with the ceasefire nearing its expiry
MARKETS
MCX gets SEBI nod to invest in proposed coal exchange, commits Rs 100 crore
MCX aims to deepen commodity markets by launching a regulated, tech-driven coal trading platform enabling transparent price discovery and efficient physical delivery.
INDIA
India, Russia agree to station troops and military assets in each other’s territory
For warships, the pact provides for port access, repair services and supply of essentials such as water, food and technical resources.
POLITICS
PM Modi’s 'jhalmuri break' steals show in West Bengal's Jhargram | Watch
An enthusiastic crowd, including many women, gathered around him, with several people capturing the moment on their phones.
INDIA
‘100 ships, one destination’: Shashi Tharoor flags surge at Kerala’s Vizhinjam port amid Hormuz crisis
Operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Vizhinjam has rapidly emerged as a key alternative hub as congestion and uncertainty hit traditional routes.
INDIA
Nashik TCS case: Accused stalked women online, sent obscene messages, probe finds
Investigators found that the suspects contacted survivors through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, sending messages that included obscene comments and objectionable videos.
INDIA
Who is Dinesh Trivedi? Former Union minister named India’s envoy to Bangladesh
A seasoned politician, Trivedi has had a long career in public life. He represented West Bengal’s Barrackpore constituency and has served as Union Railway Minister as well as Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.
INDIA
Tamil Nadu firecracker factory blast leaves at least 23 dead, six injured; workers feared trapped
CM Salin said in a post on X that the news of multiple deaths in the firecracker factory explosion at Kattanapatti has caused him deep grief, and he extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
INDIA
Semiconductor push: Odisha lays foundation for advanced chip packaging unit in Bhubaneswar
With two out of ten approved semiconductor projects nationwide located in the state, Odisha is positioning itself as a significant node in India’s evolving chip ecosystem.
INDIA
J&K: Two US nationals detained in Srinagar after satellite phone found in luggage
BUSINESS
India, US to begin three-day trade pact talks in Washington from April 20
Under the framework, India had proposed eliminating or reducing tariffs on US industrial goods and a wide range of agricultural products, including dried distillers' grains (DDGs), red sorghum, tree nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine and spirits, among others.
INDIA
Crash or cover-up? Opposition flags ‘unbelievable’ death of godman Ashok Kharat’s aide
Jitendra Shelke, 55, and his wife Anuradha died on Friday after their car rammed into a parked container on the Samruddhi Expressway near Dhotre village in Ahilyanagar district.
INDIA
PM Modi in West Bengal: 'Election about protecting Bengal's identity, legacy; TMC filling coffers for 15 years'
PM Modi also raised the issue of land rights, alleging that tribal land had been taken over.
BUSINESS
Bai Hirabai Trust to move for alteration of restrictive clauses on trustee eligibility, says Tata Trusts
Mehli Mistry had alleged that Srinivasan and Singh did not meet the criteria laid out in the trust deed, including requirements related to practising the Parsi Zoroastrian faith and residency in Mumbai
MARKETS
Markets brace for April 22 as US-Iran ceasefire deadline, oil and earnings collide
Markets will track US-Iran ceasefire expiry, crude oil prices and Q4 earnings this week, with analysts flagging geopolitical risks and investor flows.
INDIA
Dinesh Trivedi likely to be India’s next envoy to Bangladesh ahead of Bengal polls
The announcement could come ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, signalling both a strategic reset in India’s engagement with Dhaka and a political message within the state.
INDIA
‘37.9% of our LS MPs are women’: Mamata Banerjee rebuts PM Modi over quota claims
BUSINESS
Layoff storm or tech bloodbath? 73,200 jobs cut in Q1 2026 as Snap, Disney, Meta, Oracle slash roles
The past two weeks alone have seen a fresh surge in cuts across the tech and media sectors, with companies like Snap Inc., The Walt Disney Company, Meta Platforms and Oracle Corporation announcing layoffs in quick succession.
POLITICS
'TMC conspired to stop Women's Quota Bill': PM Modi targets Mamata govt days ahead of Bengal polls
PM Modi alleged that the TMC acted in concert with the Congress to stall the bill, which sought to provide 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.
INDIA
Chhattisgarh blast: Naveen Jindal faces massive backlash for defending Anil Agarwal
The explosion at the thermal power facility in Singhitarai village in Sakti district on April 14 left several workers with severe burn injuries.
INDIA
EC adds 7 lakh voters in West Bengal ahead of elections, no demographic data yet
According to Election Commission officials, around 3.22 lakh of these newly enrolled voters will cast their ballots in the first phase of polling, while close to 3.88 lakh will vote in the second phase.
INDIA
Why women voters are now deciding India’s elections
Women voters are reshaping Indian elections, pushing cash welfare schemes to the centre, The Economist reports. But is this sustainable?
