International News
4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum to Begin
The 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2025) will be held from April 11-13 in Antalya, Turkey.
Theme: Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World.
Hosted by Turkish Foreign Ministry under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Capital: Ankara).
Focus areas include climate change, counterterrorism, digitization, and food security.
UK-Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Capital: London) discussed global trade tariffs and defense cooperation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Capital: Riyadh).
Both leaders emphasized progress on the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement.
India-UAE Strategic Partnership Strengthened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Capital: New Delhi) met Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.
Discussions included defense cooperation, trade, and technology.
Tahawwur Rana Extradition to India Approved
Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is set to be extradited to India from the US for further investigation.
National News (India)
India-US Accelerate Trade Talks
India and the US are working towards finalizing a trade agreement amidst tariff disputes.
Mudra Yojana Marks a Decade
Over ₹32 lakh crore loans have been sanctioned under the scheme to support small businesses and self-employment initiatives.
7th Edition of Poshan Pakhwada Launched
Union Minister Savitri Thakur inaugurated the campaign in New Delhi to tackle malnutrition and promote healthy lifestyles among children and women.
Rafale Marine Jets Deal Cleared
India finalized a deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine jets to replace ageing MiG-29Ks in its naval fleet.
Operation Brahma Continues in Myanmar
India has provided over 650 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake, including medical assistance through field hospitals.
State News
Telangana High Court Upholds Death Penalty in Dilsukhnagar Blast Case
The court confirmed capital punishment for those involved in the 2013 blasts that killed 18 people in Hyderabad (Capital: Hyderabad).
Air Quality Improvements in Uttar Pradesh Cities
Cities like Bareilly and Varanasi recorded over 40% improvement in air quality under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
Business News
IOCL Announces ₹61,000 Crore Investment in Odisha
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd plans to establish a world-class petrochemical complex in Paradip (Capital: Bhubaneswar).
RBI Launches WhatsApp Channel for Financial Updates
Aimed at providing verified updates directly to users for improved financial awareness and transparency.
Sports News
IPL Update: RCB Defeats Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bangalore climbed to third place after defeating Mumbai Indians in a thrilling match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (Capital: Mumbai).
Mohammed Siraj Shines in IPL
Siraj claimed nine wickets in four matches, showcasing an impressive comeback after being overlooked by national selectors.
Science & Technology News
ISRO Achieves Controlled Re-Entry of POEM-4 Module
The successful re-entry highlights ISRO’s commitment to managing space debris and promoting sustainable operations.
HPV Vaccination Campaign Intensified
India’s Union Health Ministry is scaling up efforts to combat cervical cancer through enhanced vaccination programs.
