The Bharatiya Janata Party is in the final stages of forming its new national team under president Nitin Navin, following extensive high-level discussions in Delhi. This organizational overhaul is widely expected to pave the way for a significant reshuffle and expansion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Union Cabinet, aiming to balance regional and social representation ahead of crucial elections.

A family from Gujarat, Hiteshbhai Suthar, his wife Hinaben, and their 20-year-old daughter Ishani, tragically died in a motel fire in Wooster, Ohio. The family, who had settled in the US two years ago, succumbed to suffocation after attempting to shelter in a bathroom during the blaze at the Econo Lodge where they resided and worked.

An exclusive RTI response has revealed that a staggering ₹9,330 crore remains unclaimed across 30.91 lakh inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts nationwide as of March 31, 2026. This substantial sum, equivalent to funding three new IITs, highlights a persistent challenge in India’s retirement savings system despite recent reforms.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a three-day ‘memorable visit’ to India, deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit saw significant agreements on economic security, artificial intelligence, and clean energy, reinforcing cooperation across critical sectors. Both leaders emphasized shared growth and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A Bengaluru woman discovered intimate videos of herself circulating online, nearly four years after a Bumble date. She alleges the man she met in November 2022 recorded and uploaded the content without her consent, then blocked all communication. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, which underscores significant concerns about digital privacy and dating app safety.

Indian authorities are set to scrutinize WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature, citing significant concerns about its potential misuse for online fraud. Officials will review the privacy and security implications, with the possibility of issuing a notice to Meta if any irregularities are identified. This move comes as India grapples with a surge in digital scams.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has mandated that all new government buses purchased by the state will be air-conditioned. Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban announced the directive, highlighting the CM’s vision for comfortable and widespread public travel across the state. This move aims to modernize the transport network.

New satellite imagery reveals a significant 1,500-km long monsoon trough stretching from the Bay of Bengal to Jammu and Kashmir. This crucial weather system is expected to shift southward, bringing much-needed widespread rainfall and advancing the monsoon across north India, offering relief from prolonged heatwave conditions.

Delhi’s new Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 will mandate that only electric two-wheelers can be registered in the capital starting April 1, 2028. Approved by the Delhi Cabinet, this landmark decision aims to drastically reduce air pollution and boost EV adoption, supported by substantial financial incentives and a robust charging network.

The Congress party has accused the Seychelles government of inventing the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ award specifically for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition leaders highlighted that Modi is the first recipient of the newly instituted honour, linking it to significant financial aid provided by India to the island nation.