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Dalal Street eyes US-Iran conflict, crude oil, and corporate earnings for direction. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reported Q4 results, with the former warning of West Asia conflict risks. Analysts anticipate continued focus on geopolitical developments and their impact on global markets and capital flows.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag's batting struggles persisted in IPL 2026, as he managed only 12 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Across six matches, Parag has scored a mere 61 runs, highlighting a worrying dip in form. His dismissal contributed to a middle-order collapse, leaving Royals with a below-par total.

A devastating blast at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar on Sunday claimed 18 lives and injured six. Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep sorrow, extended condolences to the bereaved families, and dispatched ministers to oversee rescue efforts and provide immediate assistance.

A government bill linking women's reservation to a landmark seat expansion in the parliament and state assemblies was defeated on the floor of the Lok Sabha. The opposition called it a victory against delimitation "by the backdoor." Here is what the bill sought to do, why it collapsed, and what the constitutional fight over representation will look like next.

The exchange follows Modi’s earlier remarks where he said The Hundred would not survive beyond three years. Pietersen disagreed with that view and said the competition would continue, possibly in a T20 format.

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias “Khargosh,” has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, originally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, married under an assumed identity in Jaipur, which aided his passport application. This revelation highlights significant loopholes in India's verification systems.

As the campaign sharpens, the familiar charge of “bohiragoto” has returned to the centre of the political stage, with the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) reviving a narrative that helped it decisively blunt the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) five years ago. The immediate trigger this time, as seen in the reaction to Leander Paes joining the BJP, shows how quickly the labels are deployed as "outsider, parachuted, not one of us".

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio criticizes Anthropic's restricted release of its powerful 'Claude Mythos' AI, capable of finding zero-day vulnerabilities. He argues that concentrating such critical cybersecurity decision-making in one private company, primarily US-based, risks leaving global infrastructure unprotected. Bengio calls for international oversight to ensure fair access and prevent misuse.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp declared that working at the company is a superior credential to degrees from elite universities. He emphasized that Palantir's environment makes prior educational backgrounds irrelevant, positioning the company itself as the ultimate career asset.

Elon Musk reignited debate on universal basic income, proposing it as a solution to AI-driven job losses. He envisions a future of extreme abundance where AI and robotics will generate vast goods and services, making even luxuries like penthouses widely accessible without inflation. Musk previously predicted no poverty, only universal high income.

“We have seen how the TMC betrayed women in Parliament. The TMC conspired with the Congress to prevent the passage of the Bill as it is against women’s empowerment,” Mr. Modi said

Congress leader Anil Akkara files complaint against PM Modi for alleged election code violation via national broadcaster Doordarshan

This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice-President to Sri Lanka

The event was organised by Sudipta Banerjee, who is associated with the temple, with support from members of “Amra Kojon”, who presented music and dance performances

The attack occurred on April 17, a few minutes before midnight in the square in front of the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in the industrial area of the town

Addressing scientists from DRDO, ISRO, and the Aeronautical Society of India at the Engineering Staff College of India, Dr. Narayanan also said India is the first country to succeed in placing 104 satellites, more than 100 satellites using a single rocket without any collision.

LPG consumption was at 2.379 million tonne in March, 12.8% lower than 2.729 million tonne consumed in the same period last year

The Prime Minister is expected to delve into the issue of the implementation of the women’s quota and the happenings in Parliament

As the Chamarajanagar district recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees, all educational institutions were instructed to make adequate provisions for clean drinking water in all rooms