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India Resumes Iranian Crude Oil Imports Amid Global Supply Concerns
The Centre confirms Indian refiners are securing crude oil from Iran, marking a policy shift after a 2019 halt due to US sanctions.
5 Apr 2026
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US Threatens NATO Exit Amidst Deepening Alliance Tensions
President Trump's threat to withdraw the U.S. from NATO highlights growing rifts over defense spending and lack of allied support in recent conflicts.
5 Apr 2026
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US-Iran Conflict Analysis: Rising Costs and Limits of Air Power
A news analysis reveals significant US military losses and rising political costs in the Iran war, challenging initial claims of a swift victory.
5 Apr 2026
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PM Assures No State Will Lose Lok Sabha Seats in Upcoming Delimitation
PM Modi guarantees that population-stabilizing states, especially in the South, will not see a reduction in their Lok Sabha representation in the next exercise.
5 Apr 2026
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Debate on Three-Language Formula Reignites with Centre-Tamil Nadu Clash
Tamil Nadu's CM criticizes the Centre's plan to implement the three-language formula as "Hindi imposition," sparking a debate on linguistic federalism.
5 Apr 2026
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Supreme Court Forms 9-Judge Bench for Sabarimala Review
A nine-judge Supreme Court bench will re-examine the contentious issue of women's entry into the Sabarimala temple and related legal questions.
5 Apr 2026
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Telangana Moves to Ban Political Activities in Temple Premises
Telangana government directs officials to prevent political meetings and demonstrations within temple premises, citing the Tirumala model.
5 Apr 2026
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SC Judge Reaffirms Federalism: Centre Must Treat States as Equals
Justice B.V. Nagarathna emphasizes that federalism is a co-equal partnership, cautioning against political discrimination in governance and development.
5 Apr 2026
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Transgender Rights Act Challenged in Supreme Court Over Self-Identification
Activists have petitioned the Supreme Court against the 2026 Transgender Persons Act amendment, arguing it violates the right to self-identification.
5 Apr 2026
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Defence Ministry Seeks Indigenous 1,000-kg Aerial Bombs for IAF
The Ministry of Defence has initiated a process to design and procure 600 indigenous 1,000-kg aerial bombs to boost self-reliance.
5 Apr 2026
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Kashmir's Zool Festival: A Sufi Tradition of Light and Harmony
The annual Zool torch festival at Kashmir's Aishmuqam shrine celebrates Sufi heritage, communal harmony, and the arrival of spring.
5 Apr 2026
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Kashmir's Centuries-Old 'Zool' Festival Celebrates Light Over Darkness
The annual 'Zool' festival, associated with Sufi saint Sakhi Zain-ud-din Wali, was celebrated in Kashmir with the lighting of wooden torches.
5 Apr 2026
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New FCRA Bill Proposes Tighter Government Control Over NGO Assets
A proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act could grant the government sweeping powers to manage assets of non-compliant NGOs.
5 Apr 2026
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Parliament Confirms Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's Sole Capital
A new central amendment solidifies Amaravati's status as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, ending years of political and legal uncertainty.
5 Apr 2026
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AFI Mandates Approval for Athlete Sponsorships to Regulate Deals
The Athletics Federation of India now requires athletes to seek its approval before signing sponsorship deals to ensure fairness and prevent exploitation.
5 Apr 2026
Environment & Ecology5 articles
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Great Nicobar Project Faces Scrutiny Over Tribal Relocation Plan
A draft plan to relocate families for the Great Nicobar project contradicts government assurances of no tribal displacement, raising social and environmental concerns.
5 Apr 2026
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NGT Halts Use of Assam's Forest Protection Force for Election Duties
The National Green Tribunal has stayed an Assam government order to deploy forest protection personnel for election duties, citing environmental concerns.
5 Apr 2026
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Changing Weather Patterns Increase Flood Risk in Northwest India
Strengthened monsoon oscillations and slower mid-latitude waves are causing more frequent and intense floods in northwest India, a new study finds.
5 Apr 2026
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Saudi-Kazakh Initiative Aims to Restore Saker Falcon Population
An international collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan is working to release Saker falcons to restore their wild population.
5 Apr 2026
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Kumki Elephants: A Strategy for Mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict
Andhra Pradesh's Forest Department is using trained 'Kumki' elephants to guide wild herds away from human settlements, fostering coexistence.
5 Apr 2026
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Potato Price Crash in West Bengal Causes Severe Farmer Distress
A bumper potato crop in West Bengal has led to a sharp price drop and storage shortages, pushing farmers into significant financial hardship.
5 Apr 2026
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Semiconductor Plant Sparks Economic Revival in Assam's Jagiroad
A new ₹27,000-crore Tata Group semiconductor plant is reviving the economy of Jagiroad, Assam, a town previously hit by industrial decline.
5 Apr 2026
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India's Semiconductor Sector Poised for Major Growth, Experts Say
Experts highlight India's growing potential in semiconductor design and manufacturing, supported by government initiatives like the India Semiconductor Mission.
5 Apr 2026
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Plastic and Textile Sectors Face High Input Costs Despite Duty Cuts
Despite customs duty exemptions on key petrochemicals, manufacturers in the plastic and man-made fibre sectors report that input prices remain stubbornly high, impacting MSMEs.
5 Apr 2026
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RBI to Introduce Norms to Curb Mis-selling of Financial Products by Banks
The RBI is set to release new guidelines to tackle the mis-selling of insurance and other financial products by banks, focusing on reforming incentive structures.
5 Apr 2026
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India's Pharma Exports Show Resilience Despite War and Supply Chain Woes
Despite the West Asia crisis, India's pharmaceutical exports for FY26 are expected to remain positive, though supply chain disruptions for intermediates remain a challenge.
5 Apr 2026
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Navigating Market Volatility: Investment Strategies During Geopolitical Crises
Experts caution against simplistic 'buy the dip' strategies during war, highlighting market risks and the need for informed, long-term investment decisions.
5 Apr 2026
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West Asia Conflict Cripples Kerala's Tourism and Remittance Economy
Geopolitical turmoil in West Asia has disrupted international travel, severely hitting Kerala's tourism sector and threatening its vital remittance-based economy.
5 Apr 2026
Science & Technology6 articles
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ISRO Launches Mission MITRA in Ladakh for Astronaut Research
ISRO's Mission MITRA will study astronaut performance in a high-altitude, space-like environment in Leh to prepare for human spaceflight.
5 Apr 2026
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Artemis II and the New Geopolitical Space Race with China
NASA's Artemis II mission reignites the US-China space race, contrasting America's geopolitical focus with China's long-term, state-directed scientific development goals.
5 Apr 2026
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Light-Powered Microbes Revolutionize Drug and Chemical Production
Scientists are using light to activate enzymes in microbes like E. coli, creating efficient 'cell factories' for producing complex drugs and chemicals.
5 Apr 2026
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Economic Viability of Nuclear Fusion Questioned by Experts
A new analysis suggests that economic models for nuclear fusion are overly optimistic, potentially hindering more practical climate solutions.
5 Apr 2026
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Astronomers Solve Mystery of 'Forbidden Mass' Black Holes
The puzzle of black holes in the 'forbidden mass' range is now explained by the concept of hierarchical mergers of smaller black holes.
5 Apr 2026
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Breakthrough in Quantum Physics Bypasses No-Cloning Theorem
Scientists have demonstrated a method to perfectly copy quantum states by keeping them encrypted, overcoming a major obstacle in quantum computing.
5 Apr 2026
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