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1. West Asia conflict: India welcomes ceasefire between Iran and US
New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia.
2. EC-TMC meet ends on bitter note; CEC asks leaders to 'get lost', MP accused of 'shouting'
A Trinamool Congress delegation's meeting with the Election Commission on Wednesday ended acrimoniously. Leaders claimed the Chief Election Commissioner asked them to "get lost", while the commission accused them of "shouting".
3. We will move court again to resist voter deletions: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday criticised the BJP and Election Commission over voter deletions during the SIR exercise, saying her party will move court again to prevent electors being removed from the rolls.
4. Delimitation: TN will not accept decisions without state's consent, says CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday that the state demanded fair delimitation and would not accept any decision taken by the Centre without Tamil Nadu's consent.
5. NCERT revamps curriculum committee after SC rap over Class 8 textbook
The NCERT reconstituted its curriculum committee following Supreme Court criticism over a section on "Corruption in Judiciary" in the withdrawn Class 8 Social Science textbook, officials said on Wednesday.
6. Commonwealth Sport delegation begins four-day Gujarat visit to review 2030 Games preparations
A delegation from Commonwealth Sport began its four-day visit on Wednesday to assess preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad.
7. Cal HC grants bail to Saradha scam accused Sudipta Sen after 13 years
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted bail to multi-crore Saradha ponzi scam accused Sudipta Sen in the final two of 300-odd criminal cases, paving the way for his release after 13 years.
8. Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on petitions challenging amended transgender law
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to respond to two petitions challenging provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, which affect self-perceived gender identity.
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9. Interest rates to remain low in medium to long term: RBI Governor
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday expressed confidence that interest rates would remain low in the medium to long term, citing benign inflationary conditions.
10. RBI expects 6.9 per cent economic growth this fiscal
The Reserve Bank projected India's GDP growth at 6.9 per cent for the current financial year, lower than 7.6 per cent estimated for 2025-26, amid high commodity prices and supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.
11. Veteran Cong leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away at 94
Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Mohsina Kidwai, who held key ministerial portfolios under former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, passed away at the age of 94.
1. Iranian President confirms Tehran's participation in Pakistan-facilitated peace talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran's participation in Pakistan-facilitated peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday.
2. Israel supports Trump's two-week ceasefire decision
Israel backed US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, though it does not include Hezbollah in Lebanon, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
3. Bangladesh parliament endorses ban on ex-PM Hasina's Awami League
Bangladesh's Parliament passed a law endorsing the previous interim government's order to disband deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party.
4. Strait of Hormuz opening will depend on results of talks with US: Iranian envoy to China
Iran will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, but any decision to open it entirely in the future will depend on the outcome of peace talks with the US.
Published: 08 Apr 2026, 06:48 pm IST
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