Cloudbursts and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir caused at least five feared dead and left hundreds stranded. Vehicles were washed away or buried by landslides. The government is yet to issue official casualty figures.

US Vice-President J.D. Vance arrives in Delhi for a rare four-day visit. He will meet PM Modi and is expected to make a policy statement on India-US ties in Jaipur. This is the first US VP visit in 12 years.

A railway safety report indicates that the Vande Bharat Express, despite being a flagship high-speed train, has weak defenses against even cattle. Its lighter coaches could lead to serious accidents upon impact at higher speeds.

Sonu Kanwar, a 29-year-old woman in Rajasthan, is campaigning to end child marriage in her region. A survivor of child marriage herself, she travels to villages, educates communities, and reports cases to authorities.

The Supreme Court is examining controversial aspects of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2023, which grants the government more control over Waqf properties. Petitions argue it's discriminatory and impacts the Muslim community's autonomy.

Tamil Nadu is set to nominate persons with disabilities to local bodies, aiming to address historical discrimination. Bills passed in the Assembly will increase their representation in panchayats and municipal corporations, promoting inclusion and empowerment.

UNESCO reports only 60% of 187 countries have school food and beverage standards. Even fewer (29%) have measures restricting unhealthy food marketing in schools.

Automobile exports from India rose by 19% in FY 2024-25, reaching over 53 lakh units, driven by demand for passenger and commercial vehicles.

China's coal imports from Russia increased by 7.33 million tonnes in March, a 9% rise from last year, despite logistical constraints and Western sanctions.

India's capital markets saw 84 lakh new active demat accounts on the NSE in FY25, a 20.5% year-on-year increase, totaling 4.92 crore.

Four Marathi films ("Sthal", "Snow Flower", "Androba", "Khirki") have been selected for the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, a recognition of Marathi cinema.

A Maharashtra government-appointed committee has opposed making Hindi a compulsory third language for Classes 1 to 5. The committee urged the Chief Minister to scrap the recent government order mandating Hindi alongside Marathi and English.

The European Union sees India as a key space player and seeks deeper cooperation, especially on space debris and anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons. An EU envoy emphasized the need for international norms and potential collaboration on a space dialogue and responsible behavior.

The 2023 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) has a record 74 women officers, constituting 41% of the total. A Union Minister hailed this as the largest women's representation, attributing it to the Prime Minister's vision for women's empowerment.

ISRO, using its satellites, estimates India's total wheat production for the 2024-25 Rabi season at 122.724 million tonnes as of March 31, 2025. This assessment uses satellite data to monitor crop sowing and health across major wheat-growing states.

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the Easter truce announced by President Putin. Ukraine reported continued shelling, while Russia claimed to have repelled Ukrainian assaults and drone attacks.

Hundreds of supporters of a pro-monarchy party protested near Nepal's Prime Minister's residence, demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy and the establishment of a Hindu state. Thousands of riot police were deployed, and some leaders were arrested after the peaceful demonstration.