Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh met with US Air Force leadership, including Gen Ken Wilsbach, to bolster defense ties and discuss shared strategic goals. Key topics included the procurement of MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones and enhancing Indo-Pacific cooperation.
Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, leading to a loss of communication. While Starlink cited an “anomaly,” space tech firm LeoLabs reported a “fragment creation event” generating multiple objects. This incident mirrors a similar event with Starlink satellite 35956 in 2025, highlighting ongoing space safety concerns.
US Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation arrived at Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase for peace talks. This base, a key Pakistani military hub, was reportedly targeted by Indian missile strikes last May. The US delegation’s choice of the airbase highlights its strategic importance and proximity to Islamabad, despite past damage.
US Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation arrived at Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase for peace talks. This base, a key Pakistani military hub, was reportedly targeted by Indian missile strikes last May. The US delegation’s choice of the airbase highlights its strategic importance and proximity to Islamabad, despite past damage.
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first Indian vessel to pass through the conflict zone since a temporary ceasefire. This vessel, carrying 20,400 tonnes of cooking gas, is expected to reach Mumbai on April 15.
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was seen using a phone in the dugout during an IPL match, violating PMOA rules that ban such use outside the dressing room. The incident, noticed during the chase, has drawn scrutiny, with potential action from officials. IPL authorities stress strict phone-use guidelines to prevent corruption risks, and an investigation
India is poised to permit wheat exports to Egypt, Indonesia, and Myanmar due to surplus stocks. Rice shipments, including to war-torn Iran on humanitarian grounds, are also being considered. This move aims to free up storage space for upcoming winter crops and capitalize on increased demand amid global supply chain disruptions.
The government has significantly increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel to prioritize domestic availability amidst West Asian tensions. Diesel export duty rose by over 150% to Rs 55.5 per litre, and ATF to Rs 42 per litre, aiming to deter exports and ensure sufficient supply within India.
A 23-year-old woman died and her mother is in critical condition after a jilted lover allegedly threw acid on them while they slept. The accused, who had a relationship with the victim, reportedly conspired with an associate to carry out the attack after her marriage was fixed elsewhere. Police have arrested two individuals in connection
Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna emphasized that arbitration and mediation are vital to a modern justice system, not just alternatives to court. She noted a gap in addressing complaints against arbitrators, often retired judges, whom courts are hesitant to remove. Maintaining litigant trust is crucial, as bias allegations erode confidence in these dispute resolution methods.
