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The Indian government announced a 25% reduction in airport landing and parking charges for domestic flights for three months to support airlines amid rising fuel costs and disruptions from the West Asia crisis. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said this relief aims to ease operational pressures, help contain airfare increases, and safeguard airline viability.
Puducherry witnessed brisk polling today, with 72.4% of 9.5 lakh voters casting ballots across 30 constituencies in Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. The NDA aims to retain power, while the Congress-led opposition campaigns on local autonomy and governance issues, intensifying the fight against the AINRC-led front in the union territory.
Before the KKR vs LSG IPL 2026 match, Varun Chakravarthy has struggled with a finger injury sustained earlier this season and poor form, leaving his availability uncertain for Kolkata’s crucial game at Eden Gardens. While teammate Sunil Narine has recovered, KKR’s bowling attack remains thin, and Chakravarthy has yet to take a wicket this campaign.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of removing over 90 lakh names from voter lists during the SIR exercise to seize power in the state. Speaking at a rally in Minakhan, she vowed the Trinamool Congress would approach court to restore voters and asserted that her party would still win the upcoming Assembly […]
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was fined ₹12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate in Match 14 of IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. As GT’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, the fine was imposed to enforce minimum over-rate rules […]
Pakistan will host high-stakes US-Iran talks on Friday to solidify a fragile ceasefire and prevent further West Asia escalation. Iranian and US delegations, led by Reza Amiri Moghadam and Vice President JD Vance, will discuss sanctions relief, regional security, and Iran’s nuclear program. Pakistan, led by PM Shehbaz Sharif, facilitates peace amid deep mistrust.
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose accused the BJP of reducing women’s rights to rhetoric. She criticized PM Modi for praising “nari-shakti” while allegedly “garlanding rapists” and recalled his past jibes at Mamata Banerjee, calling them crass and mocking, saying such double standards undermine genuine women’s empowerment in India.
In April 2026, fixed deposit rates across major banks vary significantly. SBI offers 6.5–7% for 1–5 years, ICICI Bank provides 6.7–7.2%, while HDFC gives 6.6–7.1%. Senior citizens earn an extra 0.25–0.50%. Small finance banks like Ujjivan offer up to 7.5%, making short- and long-term deposits attractive for conservative investors.
PM Modi declared a regime change in West Bengal “inevitable,” blaming the TMC’s “full repository of sins,” economic decline, and mafia rule in Asansol. He promised industrial revival with ₹45,000 crore, development of Asansol and Durgapur as megacities, and women’s safety, asserting that only BJP’s leadership can restore growth, security, and progress.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will take oath as a Rajya Sabha member tomorrow in Delhi. Following this, the state is set for a leadership transition, with JD(U) selecting his successor after April 13. The new government may include his son, with BJP ensuring a smooth mid-April handover amidst full NDA support and preparations for a […]
