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The recent imposition of a 27% tariff on Indian gems and jewellery imports by the US is likely to significantly reduce demand in its largest export market, causing potential job cuts in the heavily manual labor-dependent industry. Exporters anticipate that without favorable trade negotiations, there could be a 30-50% decline in US exports.

The memorandum also stated that the hydro power project would make an adverse impact on the movement and well-being of cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa under the Kuno Cheetah 

Many Opposition-ruled States at the receiving end of arbitrary action by Governors; State governments provide substantial funds to the centres of higher learning, and have a duty to ensure quality education, says the Kerala CM

Rajya Sabha confirms imposition of President's rule in Manipur; next meeting of Manipur’s two warring communities to be held in Delhi soon, says Home Minister in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the disparity between Indian and Chinese startups, emphasizing that while Indian startups focus on food delivery and fantasy sports apps, Chinese startups concentrate on advanced technologies like EVs, AI, and semiconductors. He called for more domestic investment and innovation in the Indian startup ecosystem.

In his written response to Rajya Sabha, Meghwal only spoke about what the National Judicial Appointments Committee (NJAC) is meant to do

The Supreme Court's annulment of over 25,000 teacher recruitments by the West Bengal government is expected to expedite the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into alleged money laundering by TMC functionaries. This includes high-profile figures such as Partha Chatterjee and Arpita Mukherjee, with substantial assets seized and fresh summons anticipated.

Deputy Leader of the Congress Gaurav Gogoi targets Home Minister Amit Shah for the decision to take up the Manipur issue at such a late time; adds that it is an insult to the people of Manipur

The Union Labour Ministry says that by removing the requirement of uploading an image of a cheque, around six crore members will benefit; the move will eliminate claim rejections due to poor-quality/ unreadable uploads and reducing associated grievances

Over 260 passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stranded at Turkiye's Diyarbakır airport for the past 24 hours due to a medical emergency and technical glitch. Passengers reportedly lacked basic amenities or clear information on their departure time, while the airline worked to resolve the issues.

Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' sold for Rs 61.8 crore, marking it the second most expensive Indian painting at auction globally. The sale at Saffronart's 25th anniversary auction highlights a strong art market. Mehta's life and art were deeply influenced by historical events and personal experiences, with his powerful imagery reflecting societal struggles.

Rajya Sabha saw over 14-hour debate ending past 2:30 a.m. on April 4 morning, with 128 members voting in favour and 95 against it. 

Supreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in 2009 but discontinued after a few years, is set to resume.

PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's Northeast as crucial for the Bimstec region during the summit in Thailand. There's a planned bilateral meeting with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus after recent remarks implying the Northeast states are landlocked. Additionally, India's investment in regional connectivity projects was emphasized.

“The CPC and the CPI(M) have long maintained friendly exchanges, which played a significant role for facilitating mutual understanding and practical cooperation between our two sides,” says International Department, Central Committee, CPC

Supreme Court has affirmed Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel the 2016 recruitment of more than 25,700 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal. The process was found to be tainted with manipulation and fraud. Non-tainted candidates won't have to refund salaries. They can apply to their previous government positions, though their disputed employment period won't be compensated.

The Parliament of India approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after intense debates, highlighting its aim to reform Waqf property management and address corruption. The Bill passed with majority support, despite opposition accusations of it being unconstitutional and biased against the Muslim minority. The Bill now awaits the President's assent to become law.

BJP’s attempt to link the legislation to the land dispute in the locality in Kochi, an emotive issue for the Christian community in the State, puts parties on either side of the political aisle in a quandary in the run-up to the Assembly election next year

A Parliamentary Standing Committee reported that withholding funds was “severely impacting teachers’ salaries, RTE reimbursements, and transportation for students in remote areas” in affected States.