Haryana milk production leading nationally; call to expand village cooperatives to benefit farmers and boost exports.
Haryana produces 36% of national milk output with locally recognised cow breeds; the Union Minister urged the state to establish village-level cooperative societies to benefit livestock farmers and boost milk exports, and highlighted the administrative separation of Animal Husbandry into a distinct ministry as a structural measure to prioritise sectoral development.

State government reports Rs26,683 crore from own resources; hotel acquisition and higher hydropower royalty boost revenue.
The state government reports receipts of Rs 26,683 crore from its own resources over three years, notes a realised benefit of about Rs 401 crore from acquiring the Wildflower Hall Hotel with projected annual receipts of about Rs 20 crore, and records an increase in the royalty share for the Karcham Wangtoo Hydropower Project from 12% to 18%, estimated to yield an additional ~Rs 150 crore annually.

2026-27 budget balances growth and fiscal discipline, prioritising capital expenditure and infrastructure-led development.
The 2026-27 budget balances growth promotion with fiscal discipline, projects 7.4% GDP growth, and cites low inflation (April-December 2025 average ~1.7%). It prioritises public investment, announcing total capital expenditure of ~Rs 12.2 lakh crore-over 430% above 2013-14-with major increases for highways, defence, health, and education; describes infrastructure spending as a GDP multiplier and underscores defence indigenisation, expansion of higher education and medical institutions, and enhanced transport connectivity.

Zetwerk Electronics launches Manufacturing Excellence facility; government boosts electronics manufacturing funding and infrastructure for high-reliability sectors.
The facility is purpose-built for defence, aerospace and automotive electronics with advanced manufacturing lines, clean rooms and an environmental stress testing laboratory to meet stringent quality and reliability requirements. Officials emphasised adherence to rigorous product and component quality standards. The announcement also highlights augmented central incentive funding and state infrastructure commitments, including assured industrial water supply, roads, power and logistics, and a willingness to adapt policy to industry needs to support high value electronics manufacturing.

Union Budget 2026-27 sets targeted infrastructure, sectoral support and fiscal measures to boost Odisha's economy and employment.
The Union Budget 2026-27 sets out targeted fiscal and programme initiatives to boost Odisha's industrial, mineral and transport infrastructure - including large railway allocations, National Waterway No. 5 development, a Rare Earth Corridor, semiconductor and bio pharma initiatives - alongside reduced kendu leaf tax and support for coastal crops. Complementary measures for fisheries, irrigation in underdeveloped districts, and tourism projects aim to raise incomes, expand employment, and integrate Odisha into national and coastal development corridors.

West Bengal Appropriation Bill passed after debate; opposition pressed for DA clarity, social welfare, jobs, and fiscal transparency.
The West Bengal Appropriation (No. 1) Bill, 2026 was tabled and enacted after debate in which the opposition demanded increased MLA development funds, pension revision for former legislators, DA clarity for government employees, inclusion of persons with disabilities in budget provisions, transparent development and job-creation statistics, written responses to questions, and measures to reduce state debt; implementation gaps in the Ghatal Master Plan and the impact of the Yuva Sathi allowance were also criticised, and the finance minister noted blocked central dues exceeding one lakh crore rupees.

MSIL launches app to digitise chit fund transactions with UPI payments, online bidding and expanded agent networks.
MSIL launched a software platform and mobile app to digitise chit fund transactions-integrating UPI and online bidding-to enhance transparency and reduce fraud, expand access via appointed agents including women self help group Sakhis and retail outlets, prioritise rural outreach and government employees, and implement a Vision 2030 roadmap supported by CSR funding to scale operations.

Quantum computers will launch in Amaravati to seed a regional hub for research, local manufacturing, and talent development.
The Amaravati Quantum Valley will host two indigenous quantum computers as reference facilities on April 14, integrating industry-academia-government MoUs, quantum cloud services, an innovation centre, and a talent hub to position the region as a centre for quantum research, local component manufacturing, talent development, and applications in quantum medicine and biology under the broader National Quantum Mission.

Sabarimala gold loss case: BJP pledges to pursue justice as SIT probe and arrests continue.
A Special Investigation Team formed following judicial direction is probing two cases about gold missing from guardian deity idols and sanctum doorframes at the Sabarimala shrine; the probe has led to the arrest of 12 persons, including two former Devaswom Board presidents. The BJP has pledged to pursue justice in the matter and has made the investigation and resulting arrests a central part of its political campaign narrative.

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 will prioritise indigenous chip design and talent development, backed by Rs 1,000 crore.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 will prioritise indigenous chip design, productisation, ecosystem partner engagement and talent development, backed by Rs 1,000 crore for FY 2026-27 and an emphasis on industry led research and training centres. The programme targets support for production at the 2 nanometer node, integration of equipment and materials suppliers, deployment of EDA tools across institutions, and explicit talent objectives including an 85,000 person ten year target and substantial early progress already recorded.

Mumbai mayoral election: BJP candidate Ritu Tawde nominated unopposed under a woman open-category reservation, process to proceed.
BJP's Ritu Tawde was nominated unopposed for Mumbai mayor after other parties did not file competing nominations by the filing deadline; the post was made reserved for a woman from the open category by a draw of lots. Officials recorded single nominations for mayor and deputy mayor before the deadline and the municipal election process will continue according to the scheduled withdrawal and procedural dates.

State Bank of India's profit boosted by a Rs 2,200 crore mutual fund dividend amid stronger loan growth and regulatory support.
A Rs 2,200 crore special dividend from the IPO bound mutual fund arm materially lifted standalone net profit and non interest income. The bank raised its FY loan growth target to 13-15% amid 15.14% loan growth, a 72% credit deposit ratio, excess government securities holdings, and a large sanctioned loan pipeline. Management flagged regulatory support from RBI measures allowing bank lending to REITs and an RBI stance on compensating defrauded customers, while asset quality improved and capital adequacy stood at 14.04%.

Partition of India occurred due to forgetting Hindu sentiment, and Hindutva preserves cultural unity, says RSS chief.
Mohan Bhagwat contended that the partition resulted from a neglect of collective Hindu sentiment and maintained that Hindutva need not displace personal religious practice, language or food habits, framing it instead as a guarantee of individual safety within the nation. He promoted dialogue to address factual criticisms of the RSS, opposed reliance on perception or propaganda, advocated balanced swadeshi with global interdependence (not tariff-driven), and called for social measures-family dialogue, self-pride and self-awareness-to strengthen peaceful co-existence.

Ride-hailing drivers protest for minimum base fares and a ban on non-commercial vehicles operating commercially.
Drivers staged a coordinated partial stoppage refusing some bookings during demand surges to protest dynamic fare increases and to demand that the government notify a minimum base fare, and to bar use of non-commercial vehicles for commercial passenger and goods transport, pressing regulators to establish fare slabs and clarify vehicle classification.

Assembly microphone cut off during a minister's speech, raising questions about speaking list rules and speaker discretion.
A minister's microphone was switched off while speaking because his name was not on the original speakers' list; the Speaker acknowledged the omission but exercised discretion to allot four minutes, after which warning and cutoff lights activated and the microphone was reportedly silenced, prompting visible displeasure and a subsequent cordial recess meeting with the Speaker.

Indo US trade deal will expand market access, boost jobs and support Make in India while regional security concerns persist.
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh characterises the recent Indo US trade agreement as advancing India's economic objectives by expanding market access, benefiting farmers, creating jobs, and supporting initiatives such as Make in India and startup promotion toward a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. He condemns a terrorist bombing in Pakistan, attributes regional instability to Pakistan's security institutions undermining civilian governance, and links defence and technological progress to national advancement.

Election projection: national party claims it will form government, citing increased funding and budget-driven development plans.
The national party asserts it will form the state government, citing a 23% rise in loans and doubled grants-in-aid as evidence of supportive central funding and linking the Viksit Bharat Budget 2026 to growth in Tourism, a Rare Earth Corridor, and High-Value Crops; it accuses prior administrations of sectoral stagnation, raises national security concerns over alleged local support for Islamist forces, and pledges cultural protection, empowerment of women, youth and farmers, and business-friendly measures.

Bengaluru-Mumbai premium train service announced; Centre seeks state support for land acquisition under cooperative federalism.
Central projects, including a premium Bengaluru-Mumbai service and suburban rail expansion, depend on state cooperation for land acquisition under a policy of cooperative federalism; administrative prerequisites such as design approvals, tendering, testing, and electrification certification are reported as advanced for several services.

Jammu and Kashmir hydropower development urged; Centre brings region under SASCI with 50-year interest-free capital loans.
The Union Home Minister directed full utilisation of Jammu and Kashmir's hydropower projects and 100 per cent saturation of government welfare schemes, while the Centre brought the territory under the SASCI scheme for FY 2025-26 to enable access to 50-year interest-free loans for capital projects and emphasised fiscal discipline and targeted investments such as sports infrastructure and dairy sector promotion.

India-Russia ties remain strong and open to expanded cooperation including nuclear SMR technology and infrastructure projects.
India and Russia maintain a strong bilateral relationship grounded in trust and mutual respect, with Moscow open to cooperation with any willing partner. Nuclear energy is a key area of collaboration, where Russian entities, including Rosatom, can provide SMR technology and pursue technology sharing and joint development. The Consul General also addressed reports about India's oil purchases by referring to Russian official statements, and highlighted bilateral talks on infrastructure projects as part of efforts to deepen ties.