TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Polling ends peacefully for Assembly Elections in Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry; Assam registers over 85 percent voter turnout; Keralam over 78 percent and Puducherry about 89 per cent.
2. Puducherry has scripted history by recording the highest-ever voter turnout in its Assembly elections, reflecting an exceptional display of democratic participation across the Union Territory. In the Union Territory of Puducherry, 89.83 percent voting was recorded.
3. PM Modi has said that reservation for women in legislative bodies is the need of the hour to make Indian democracy more vibrant and participative. Expressing his thoughts in an Op-Ed, PM Modi said any delay in bringing this reservation will be deeply unfortunate.
4. The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation will celebrate its 25th Foundation Day today in New Delhi. The event will be attended by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram and Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durga Das Uikey.
5. In Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu Municipal Corporation and Jammu Smart City Limited is preparing for the Swachh Tawi Mahotsav, a major celebration of local heritage and environmental care. The Mahotsav would be a three-day event starting on April 14 till April 16 at the 4th Tawi Bridge to mark Baisakhi.
6. The Union Cabinet has approved the Investment Proposal for the construction of 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh with an outlay of 14105.83 crore rupees and a completion period of 78 months.
7. Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada 2026 in New Delhi. The theme for Poshan Pakhwada is – Maximizing brain development in the first six years of life
8. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava yesterday visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, to review the ongoing activities under Swachhata Pakhwada.
9. Indian-flagged vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG arrives at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in Mumbai.
10. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has set up a high-level Special Task Force (STF) to develop mitigation strategies for the agricultural sector. The move comes amid growing concerns over climate variability, resource constraints, and the need for sustainable agricultural practices in India.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (April 9, 2026) said his party, the Indian National Congress, would dismantle the “discriminatory system” that allegedly denies personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) opportunities to rise to top leadership positions, and ensure they receive their “full rights and privileges” when they return to power.
2. The Madras High Court has rejected a plea by Coimbatore-based Sri Krishna Sweets Private Limited, represented by its managing director M. Krishnan, to summon the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks in Chennai to tender evidence in a trademark dispute between him and his brother M. Murali.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of Vietnam.
2. The evacuation of all tourists stranded due to a landslide between Lachen and Chungthang in North Sikkim was successfully completed yesterday under the Operation Him Setu launched by the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps.
3. The Indian Army has dispatched a contingent to Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of Exercise Cyclone, a joint special forces drill between India and Egypt. The exercise, scheduled to take place in Anshas, Egypt, reflects the growing defence partnership and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
FINANCE
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1. India’s central bank has taken a new step to support small businesses by making it easier for them to access funds. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested removing certain verification requirements for MSMEs to join the TReDS platform, aiming to improve ease of doing business and faster access to working capital.
2. Deep Jariwala, an Indian-origin scientists, has been appointed to the prestigious UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices, strengthening US research in quantum technology and innovation.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Amid Dhurandhar 2 storm, many filmmakers are recalibrating about the release window of their films. One of those movies is the Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi, directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Salma Khan of Salman Khan Films.
Maatrubhumi will miss its April 17 release date and is likely to be released in August. Originally titled Battle of Galwan, the film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between the Indian Army and Chinese troops.
10 Apr(Friday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasant
Drik Ritu : Vasant (Spring)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Vaisakha 08,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Chitra 23
Tithi : Ashtami (up to 11:16 pm)Navami
Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha (up to 11:27 am)Uttara Ashadha
Rahu : 10:54 AM – 12:28 PM
Yamaganda : 03:35 PM – 05:08 PM
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