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Published – April 05, 2026 06:00 pm IST
In this screengrab from a video posted on April 5, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. | Photo Credit: PTI
U.S.-Israeli strikes hit an area near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday (April 4, 2026), prompting its Foreign Minister to warn that the effects of any fallout would be felt most keenly by the country’s Gulf neighbours.
The United States has rescued ‌an airman whose F-15 jet ⁠was downed in Iran, two U.S. officials ‌told Reuters late ‌on Saturday (April 4, 2026). The ‌officials ⁠did not ⁠immediately provide further details on the rescue. 
DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday (April 5, 2026) argued it was against democratic principles to surrender State’s rights and adjust with the Centre. 
The Artemis astronauts were gearing up Saturday (April 4, 2026) for their long-anticipated lunar flyby, including reviewing the surface features they must analyze and photograph during their time circling the Moon.
Ten months after the tragic Air India plane crash that killed 260 persons, bereaved families of the victims have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the release of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and black box data.
The United ‌States rescued an airman caught ​behind enemy lines ⁠after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, the government said ‌early on Sunday (April 5, 2026), resolving a major crisis for ‌President Donald Trump with ‌the ⁠war on Iran in ⁠its sixth week.
The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey lodge in Madhya Pradesh’s Anuppur district rose to two, as NDRF teams continued their operation to rescue those trapped under the debris, police said on Sunday (April 5, 2026).
On behalf of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay, a fresh set of revised nominations has been filed in Perambur and Tiruchi East Assembly constituencies, where the actor-politician is making his electoral debut in the upcoming elections.
Security forces on Sunday (April 5, 2026) launched a search operation in a village in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of the movement of three suspicious individuals, officials said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (April 5, 2026) flagged problems related to the Centre’s One Stop Centres (OSCs) that are intended to support women affected by violence and claimed that the “Modi government is not listening to anyone”.
Moody’s Ratings has slashed India’s economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6% from 6.8% earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks.
Responding to claims that he did not raise Punjab-related issues in Parliament, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Sunday (April 5, 2026) shared a video highlighting his interventions on key concerns affecting the State.
The Congress on Sunday (April 5, 2026) launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is “bulldozing” the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous States and is nothing but a “Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)”.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (April 5, 2026) said the philosophy of his party is that of the celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, who worked his entire life to unite Assam.
State governments across the political spectrum recognise that strengthening judicial infrastructure is not optional but essential, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday (April 5, 2026).
Amul, a dairy brand owner by Anand-based Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GVMMF), crossed ₹1 lakh crore in turnover in 2025-26, registering an 11% increase over the previous financial year, the federation said on Sunday (April 5, 2026).
The Odisha government has made e-KYC mandatory for domestic consumers to avail LPG cylinders from distributors, Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister K.C. Patra said on Sunday (April 5, 2026).
Published – April 05, 2026 06:00 pm IST
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