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In Assam’s Tinsukia district, the Indian Army neutralised World War II-era bombs found in Ledo’s Lekhapani area. Civilians were evacuated, and a Bomb Disposal Team safely destroyed the General Purpose and incendiary bombs. Prompt Army action prevented any harm, highlighting their readiness and commitment to protecting lives and property in the region.
Andhra Pradesh will provide free electricity to handloom workers. From April 1, fulfilling CM Chandrababu Naidu’s promise. Up to 200 units for small weavers and 500 units for large weavers will be free. Over one lakh families will benefit, reducing production costs and improving financial conditions for the handloom community.
The RBI fined Airtel Payments Bank ₹31.8 lakh for violating regulations by concealing customer complaint data. While the penalty highlights regulatory lapses, the RBI clarified that this action won’t impact daily banking operations. Customer transactions remain safe and unaffected, so account holders need not worry about their funds or services during this period.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called BJP a “barbaric party,” accusing it of harassing Bengali-speaking migrants and manipulating voter lists. She urged voters to back her as their candidate in all constituencies. Banerjee alleged BJP-EC collusion, “voter hijacking,” and warned BJP rule could bring cultural bans and NRC-like policies.
According to RBI rules, family members are not personally liable for the debts of a deceased person, including unsecured credit card loans. Banks cannot pressure relatives to pay. Outstanding dues are recovered only from the deceased’s assets or deposits. The estate alone is responsible for clearing the loans, protecting heirs from financial burden.
IndiGo has appointed William Willie Walsh, former CEO of British Airways and IAG, as its new CEO, weeks after Pieter Elbers resigned over the airline’s flight cancellation crisis. Walsh, currently Director General of IATA, brings extensive global aviation experience, having led multiple airlines, including British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Level, and Vueling.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu chaired a roundtable on Amaravati Quantum Valley, finalizing an action plan to make the state a top-five global quantum computing hub by 2030. Discussions focused on local manufacturing, hardware ecosystems, infrastructure, startups, bio-foundries, innovations, and promoting a ‘Made in Amaravati’ initiative.
Tamil Nadu police have registered a case against TVK candidate Prakash alias Kutty from Poonamallee over sexual harassment allegations by a party executive. The incident reportedly occurred 6 months ago at a wedding reception. Despite earlier complaints to party leaders, no action was taken. Tiruvallur police are now investigating and questioning the complainant.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Congress leader’s plea challenging Shiv Sena MLA Arjun Khotkar’s 2024 poll win from Jalna. The court ruled the allegations of holding an “office of profit” and affidavit issues lacked merit. It found no material non-disclosure or impact on voters, calling the objections trivial and upholding Khotkar’s election victory.
Google has opened applications for its 2026 India AI Startup Accelerator, a three-month equity-free program for seed to Series A startups. It targets emerging areas like agentic and multimodal AI, offering access to advanced tools and mentorship from Google DeepMind teams. The cohort runs June to October, with applications closing April 19.
Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending the Iran military campaign within four to six weeks, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. He believes key objectives are achieved and may shift to diplomacy. While the US impact is limited, global markets remain strained, with crude prices above $100 and rising concerns over supply shortages.
Senior Congress leader and MP Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital today after being admitted on March 24 with fever. Doctors treated her for a systemic infection using antibiotics under the supervision of Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Dr. DS Rana, Dr. S. Nundy, and Dr. Arup Basu. She responded well and will continue […]
The CBI today arrested Lt Col Abhishek Kumar Mishra, Deputy Commissioner of Shahdara North in the MCD, for allegedly accepting a ₹4 lakh bribe. Officials said the Central Bureau of Investigation acted on specific inputs about his demand for illegal gratification, following which a trap was laid and the officer was caught and taken into […]
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The RBI has deferred its revised capital market exposure framework to July 1, 2026, from April 1 after industry feedback. It issued clarifications on acquisition finance, refinancing, and CMIs. The norms expand merger coverage, allow subsidiary routes, tighten refinancing rules, and mandate guarantees, giving banks more time to align systems and reduce ambiguity.