Rameshbabu Vaishali has won the Women's Candidates Tournament 2026, securing the right to challenge for the Women’s World Chess Championship title. The historic victory marks a major milestone for Indian chess, with Vaishali becoming one of the country’s leading figures in the global women’s chess circuit.


India: Rameshbabu Vaishali Secures 2026 Women’s Candidates Victory

Indian stock markets extended their rally after a 2% surge, with benchmarks gaining momentum alongside broader gains across Asian markets. Investor sentiment improved on hopes of a possible US-Iran peace deal, easing global geopolitical concerns and supporting risk appetite. 

Breaking: Indian Stocks Rally Builds After 2% Surge | Asia Markets Extend Gains on Peace Deal Hopes 

Rameshababu Vaishali has won the Women's Candidates Tournament 2026, securing the right to challenge for the Women’s World Chess Championship title. The historic victory marks a major milestone for Indian chess, with Vaishali becoming one of the country’s leading figures in the global women’s chess circuit.

India: Rameshababu Vaishali Wins The 2026 Women's Candidates

A disturbing case has emerged from Maharashtra where a teenager has been arrested for allegedly exploiting around 180 minors and circulating obscene videos of women online. The case has been registered under POCSO, IT Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities in Amravati have also demolished the accused’s residence as part of strict action, while investigations continue into the scale of the alleged cyber and sexual offences.


Maharashtra: Teen Arrested for Circulating Obscene Clips of Women

Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a strong revival as nearly 4 lakh visitors flocked to Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar this April. The vibrant bloom has attracted tourists from across India and beyond, signalling renewed confidence in the region’s travel sector. The surge comes even as authorities continue efforts to restore normalcy and promote tourism after past security concerns.


India: Nearly 4 Lakh People Visited Asia's Largest Tulip Garden In April 

The government led by Narendra Modi is preparing to move ahead with delimitation as a key step to implement women’s reservation in legislatures. Reports suggest a constitutional amendment bill could be introduced to pave the way. The move is aimed at reshaping electoral boundaries and ensuring greater representation for women, marking a significant shift in India’s political and legislative framework.


Indian Government to Bring Constitutional Amendment Bill 

Russia’s envoy to India, Denis Alipov, has expressed strong confidence in the future of Russia-India relations, calling both nations “reliable partners.” He also hinted that President Vladimir Putin could visit India for the upcoming BRICS summit. The remarks highlight the deep strategic, economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries, even as global geopolitics continues to shift.


Russia-India Ties: Putin Expected To Visit India In September 

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India for the upcoming BRICS Summit in September. The visit is expected to highlight strong ties between the two nations and could lead to key discussions on trade, energy, and global geopolitics. With BRICS gaining increasing importance, all eyes will be on the outcomes of this high-profile meeting.

BREAKING: Kremlin Confirms Russian President Putin to Visit India for BRICS Summit in September 

Modi Government Pushes For Delimitation To Implement Women's Reservation

The Andhra Pradesh government set up a Social Media Monitoring Unit under the state police last year to scrutinise derogatory or offensive social media posts, and since then, more than 1,300 arrests have been made in connection with such cases, Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta said on Tuesday.


Andhra Pradesh: Social Media Monitoring Unit Scrutinises Online Content; Over 1300 Arrested

A growing health concern is emerging in India as cases of Fatty Liver Disease continue to rise. A new study has highlighted a strong link between diabetes and the increasing risk of liver damage, warning that lifestyle changes and early detection are key. Experts say the trend reflects changing diets and sedentary habits, urging people to take preventive steps before the condition becomes severe.


New Study Flags Heightened Risk of Liver Disease in India

An Indian delegation is set to visit the United States next week to resume key trade talks, with a focus on reducing tariffs and boosting economic ties. The negotiations follow a joint framework agreed on February 7 and are expected to address long-standing trade concerns between the two sides. The move signals a renewed push to strengthen bilateral trade and unlock new opportunities for businesses on both sides.


BREAKING: India-United States Trade Talks Set To Resume, Tariff Cuts In Focus Next Week 

The Andhra Pradesh government is using drones to deliver critical medicines to remote and hard-to-reach villages, improving access to healthcare in rural areas. The initiative aims to overcome geographical barriers and reduce delays in emergency medical supply delivery.

India: Andhra Govt Delivering Critical Meds to Remote Villages Via Drones 

Mumbai has launched India’s first electronic Transferable Development Rights (e-TDR) platform, marking a major step toward digitising urban planning and real estate transactions. The new system aims to bring greater transparency, efficiency, and speed to the issuance and trading of development rights, reducing paperwork and streamlining approvals.


India: Mumbai Launches India's First E-TDR Platform 

A massive blast ripped through an Indian power plant, triggering panic and causing significant damage at the facility.
Several workers were feared injured as emergency teams rushed to the site to contain the situation.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the deadly explosion.

India Power Plant Blast: Deadly Blast Rips Through Indian Power Plant 

Travel between Delhi and Dehradun is set to get faster and smoother as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new six-lane elevated expressway. The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor will significantly cut travel time to around 2.5 hours while easing congestion on key routes like the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. The project is expected to boost connectivity, tourism, and regional economic growth.


PM Modi Inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, Travel Time Cut to Just 2.5 Hours

India is witnessing an uneven weather pattern, with the India meteorological department forecasting a mix of heatwave conditions, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across different regions of the country.

India: Dry Winds And Rapid Temperature Rise Grip Multiple States

India has been navigating the global energy crisis carefully. While prices at the pump have gone up for several citizens around the world, India has shielded consumers from rising fuel costs while promising to maintain fiscal discipline. 


How India is Navigating Its Energy Crisis

Taiwan is planning to bring in Indian workers to address a growing labour shortage, with around 1,000 workers expected in the initial phase. The move is part of a broader India–Taiwan labour agreement signed in 2024, which is now nearing its final implementation stage. However, the plan has sparked debate, with thousands signing petitions opposing the move, reflecting concerns over jobs and local impact.


Taiwan Plans to Bring Indian Workers Amid Labour Shortage Concerns |

Mauritius: India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has wrapped up his visit to Mauritius, yielding tangible results in health, infrastructure, education and green transport that underscore the deepening ties between the two nations. The two-day trip, which coincided with the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis, saw several key agreements and inaugurations that build on a $680 million special economic package announced last September during Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam's visit to India.


India-Mauritius Ties: S Jaishankar's Visit Delivers Key Outcomes

Mauritius: Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, has described the recent visit by Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman to New Delhi as an "intense week" that signals a cautious but sincere effort to reset bilateral ties between the two neighbours. Speaking on the three-day official visit from 7-9 April to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Mr Hamidullah said the foreign minister "no stranger to Delhi" engaged in frank discussions. 


Bangladesh High Commissioner To India Hails Bilateral Ties

The Delhi government has released the draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026-2030, setting out a detailed roadmap to accelerate the capital's shift to electric mobility through time-bound restrictions on petrol vehicles, stricter fleet regulations, incentives for EV adoption, and a large-scale expansion of charging infrastructure.


Delhi's New EV Policy: Petrol 2-Wheelers Can't Be Registered From April 1, 2028

India-Mauritius Bilateral Ties Deepen; Mauritius Joins 'Karmayaogi' Training Initiative

Delhi's New EV Policy: Petrol 2-wheelers Can't Be Registered From April 1, 2028

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