Samrat Choudhary sworn-in as Bihar’s first BJP CM

The newly elected leader of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Samrat Choudhary, on Wednesday (April 13, 2026) was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of the State, marking the end of outgoing CM Nitish Kumar’s decades-long political era. Two senior leaders from the JD(U), Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Choudhary, also took oath as Ministers. Both are likely to be Deputy CMs in the new BJP-led NDA government.

India to host Foreign Minister-level meetings of BRICS and Quad in May

India will host Foreign Ministers-level meeting of the BRICS grouping in May, official sources have confirmed. The meeting will be the first occasion when officials of Iran and the United Arab Emirates will be “face to face” since the conflict began with the U.S.-Israel attacking Iran on February 28, 2026.

Pakistani delegation, led by Army chief Munir, reaches Iran for peace talks

Pakistan’s Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reached Tehran on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) for talks with the Iranian leadership as part of his country’s efforts to resolve the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Mr. Munir is part of a delegation that includes Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the military, said in a statement.

Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from April 16

From Thursday (April 16, 2026), enumerators will begin door-to-door visit in eight States and Union Territories seeking response to a set of 33 questions for the first phase of Population Census, 2027 — the House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO).

Telangana SEEEPC survey, IEWG analysis shows SCs/STs three times more backward than others

A detailed caste backwardness index (CBI) compiled from the Social, Educational, Employment, Economic and Political Caste Survey (SEEEPC) has highlighted sharp disparities across social groups in Telangana. The analysis shows that Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are three times more backward than the General Castes, while Backward Classes (BCs) are 2.7 times more backward.

Allahabad High Court flags lodging of ‘fake FIRs’ under anti-conversion law in Uttar Pradesh

The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns over the filing of “false, fake, and frivolous FIRs” under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 and stated that it has observed a “troubling pattern of misuse” of the law by the police and third-party complainants.

Chhattisgarh cabinet forms committee to prepare UCC draft

The Chhattisgarh cabinet on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) approved the constitution of a high-level committee to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for its implementation in the State.

U.S. Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority ‌of the U.S. Senate backed President ​Donald Trump’s military ⁠campaign against Iran on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to ‌stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.

Israel, U.S. goals ‘identical’; prepared for any scenario: Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) said Israel and the U.S. share “identical goals” in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Israeli Prime Minister said the U.S. has been keeping Israel updated on its contacts with Iran and reiterated that both nations seek the removal of enriched material, an end to Iran’s enrichment capabilities, and the reopening of key maritime routes.

Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration’s Pope criticism continues

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an image of Jesus embracing ‌him on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), as a war of words between his administration and the Pope ​showed little sign of abating.

China says it will ‘resolutely support’ Cuba against U.S. pressure

China will “resolutely support” Cuba against sustained threats from the United States, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), days after President Miguel Diaz-Canel called for dialogue with Washington.

INDIA bloc opposes Delimitation Bill

All India Congress Committee (AICC) President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that the INDIA bloc leaders have concluded deliberations on the Delimitation Bill, and the group has “unitedly” decided to oppose the Bill.

CBSE announces results for Class 10 board exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) announced results for Class 10 board exams, officials said. “The results have been declared,” a senior board official said. The CBSE started with two editions of board exams for Class 10 from this year. It was mandatory for students to appear in the first edition, the results of which have been declared.

Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast: Death toll rises to 17; Cong seeks judicial probe

The death toll in a blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has gone up to 17 with four more workers succumbing to injuries, police said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026). According to officials, four workers died on the spot, while nine others succumbed to injuries soon after the incident. Four more workers have died in hospitals, raising the toll to 17, Sakti Superintendent of Police Prafull Thakur said on Wednesday (April 15). He said that a total of 36 workers were affected in the blast, and 17 of them died.

Unemployment among individuals aged 15 and above rises marginally to 5.1% in March

The unemployment rate (UR) for individuals aged 15 and older rose slightly to 5.1% in March from 4.9% in February this year, mainly due to high joblessness in urban areas, according to government data released on Wednesday (April 15, 2026). The female unemployment rate in rural areas remains stable in March 2026. At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total of 3,75,262 persons surveyed. Urban Labour Force Participation Rate shows a steady trend.

Wholesale price inflation rises 3.88% in March on surge in crude rates

Wholesale price inflation rose for the fifth straight month, at 3.88% in March, driven by a sharp spike in rates of fuel, power and manufactured items amid the West Asia crisis, government data showed on Wednesday (April 15, 2026). Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 2.13%in the previous month and 2.25% in March last year.