Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi on April 28 for a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, where he is scheduled to participate in public events, launch development initiatives, and address a large gathering focused on women’s issues. He landed at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and was received by senior state leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Key Announcements / Highlights Women-Centric Convention in Focus The Prime Minister is set to address a large women’s gathering titled “Jan Aakrosh Mahila Sammelan,” expected to draw participants from Varanasi and nearby districts. The…

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The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth ₹3,034.90 crore linked to companies of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The action, announced on April 28, relates to alleged financial irregularities involving Reliance Communications and associated entities. Key Announcements / Highlights The attached assets reportedly include a residential flat in Mumbai, a farmhouse in Khandala, land in Sanand near Ahmedabad, and equity shares of Reliance Infrastructure. Official Statement In its statement, the Enforcement Directorate said the provisional attachment order was issued to prevent the disposal or transfer…

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The Bharatiya Janata Party convened a strategy meeting in New Delhi on April 28 ahead of the upcoming Municipal Corporation mayoral election. The meeting, chaired by Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, brought together Members of Parliament, councillors and senior leaders to finalise preparations for the vote scheduled for April 29. Key Announcements / Highlights The meeting focused on ensuring coordination among party representatives and preventing procedural errors during voting. Official Statement According to party leaders present at the meeting, the session was aimed at briefing MPs and councillors on voting procedures and reinforcing adherence…

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Authorities have completed preparations for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, with polling scheduled for April 29 across 142 constituencies in South Bengal. The Election Commission said the phase will cover more than 3.21 crore voters and is expected to be closely contested. Key Announcements / Highlights Special arrangements have been made for elderly voters above 85 years, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups to ensure accessible voting. Official Statement Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agrawal said authorities have strengthened monitoring and security arrangements to ensure…

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Kerala is set to implement regulated power cuts as rising temperatures drive electricity demand to unprecedented levels. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) said on April 27 that it will introduce temporary load restrictions to maintain grid stability and prevent large-scale outages. Key Announcements / Highlights Officials warned that without intervention, the current demand surge could risk system instability or widespread power failures. Official Statement KSEB officials said the decision is part of a “peak load management” strategy aimed at balancing electricity supply and demand during high-consumption periods. They noted that the current…

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BJP spokesperson Gaurav Gupta met Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Jammu on April 27, raising concerns over increasing traffic congestion and lack of organised parking facilities in the city. Key Announcements / Highlights Official Statement During the meeting, Gupta outlined concerns about unplanned roadside parking contributing to traffic congestion, particularly in busy commercial areas. He proposed that unused spaces beneath flyovers could be converted into structured parking zones. The Lieutenant Governor, according to officials, acknowledged the concerns and said the proposals would be reviewed in the interest of improving urban infrastructure.…

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India and New Zealand have signed a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi on April 27, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The agreement was formalised by Piyush Goyaland Todd McClay, with both sides aiming to expand trade and investment cooperation. Key Announcements / Highlights Duty-Free Access for Indian Exports Under the agreement, Indian exports across all sectors will gain duty-free access to the New Zealand market. Key industries expected to benefit include textiles, garments, leather, footwear, jewellery, engineering goods, and processed foods. Earlier,…

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Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory, increasing the total number from two to seven. The decision, announced on April 27, is intended to strengthen administrative reach in one of India’s most sparsely populated and geographically challenging regions. Key Announcements / Highlights Official Statement Announcing the decision, Saxena said the move addresses a long-standing demand from residents and marks a significant administrative step for the region. He stated that creating new districts would bring governance closer to people, particularly in remote…

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on April 27 condemned a shooting incident in Washington involving former US President Donald Trump, stating that violence has no place in politics. He also urged sustained dialogue to promote long-term peace in West Asia. Key Announcements / Highlights Official Statement Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Jammu, Abdullah said such attacks are unacceptable and should not occur against any political leader. He noted that disagreements in politics should be addressed through democratic means rather than violence. Abdullah also highlighted the importance of…

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Indian equity benchmarks, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, extended losses for a third consecutive session on April 24, tracking weak global signals and rising crude oil prices. Both indices opened lower and slipped further after a brief recovery during early trading. Key Announcements / Highlights Market Performance Overview The BSE Sensex opened lower and briefly moved into positive territory before reversing course. By around 10:15 a.m., it was trading over 700 points down after touching an early low near 76,800 levels. Similarly, the Nifty 50 opened in the red, rose marginally in initial trades, and then…

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