International News
Russian Missile Strike on Sumy (Ukraine)
A Russian missile strike on Sumy killed 31 civilians, including children, and injured 84 others during Palm Sunday celebrations.
Global leaders condemned the attack:
Emmanuel Macron (French PM, Paris) called Russia solely responsible for continuing the war.
Ulf Kristersson (Swedish PM, Stockholm) emphasized stronger military support for Ukraine.
Keir Starmer (UK PM, London) urged Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire.
Ursula von der Leyen (EU Commission President, Brussels) reaffirmed Russia’s violation of international law.
Iran-US Nuclear Talks in Oman
Iran and the US concluded the first round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Oman, aiming to revive elements of the 2015 nuclear deal and prevent nuclear weaponization.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Poland
The EU announced emergency measures to contain bird flu in Masovian and Greater Poland regions, following 73 confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Olympic Updates
The IOC approved the event programme for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics with 351 medal events and gender equality in all team sports.
The French Alps 2030 Olympic Host Contract was countersigned, marking a milestone for the Winter Games preparation.
National News (India)
Violent Protests Over Waqf Act in West Bengal
Protests in Murshidabad turned violent with vehicles torched and rail traffic disrupted despite government assurances.
India Showcases BioE3 Policy at Seoul Summit
India highlighted its BioE3 Policy and Biorefinery Mission at a global clean energy summit in Seoul, emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
UPI Glitch Across India
A widespread technical failure disrupted UPI transactions on platforms like Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay, affecting millions of users.
Padma Shri Daripalli Ramaiah Passes Away
Known as Telangana’s ‘Tree Man,’ Ramaiah passed away after planting over one crore saplings during his lifetime.
India’s Semiconductor Ambitions
India aims to achieve $500 billion electronics output by 2030 under its Semiconductor and AI Mission.
State News
Tamil Nadu Celebrates Puthandu (Tamil New Year)
Festivities included traditional dances and prayers across Tamil Nadu.
Kerala Marks Vishu Festival
Vishu was celebrated with fireworks and traditional feasts.
Odisha Expands Health Scheme Coverage
Odisha announced plans to install over 21,000 tubewells to combat water scarcity during summer.
Chhattisgarh Semiconductor Unit Foundation Laid
A GaN-based chip unit was inaugurated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, aiming to produce 10 billion chips annually by 2026.
Sports News
IPL 2025 Highlights
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets, marking CSK’s fifth consecutive loss this season.
Delhi Capitals secured victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore with KL Rahul scoring an impressive 93 runs.
Mohamed Salah Signs Contract Extension
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah signed a two-year contract extension amidst speculation about his transfer.
