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- Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of using the Women’s Reservation Bill and delimitation exercise as tools for political engineering, alleging it could weaken OBC and Dalit representation.
- In the TCS Nashik case, the accused are moving court for bail, including anticipatory relief for an absconding pregnant woman who denies charges of harassment and religious coercion.
- The Supreme Court declined to extend relief to Pawan Khera, directing him to seek bail from a competent court in Assam.
- Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was fined and warned after the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s ACSU accepted his medical justification for using a phone in the IPL dugout.
- Lebanon has called direct talks with Israel “crucial” as Iranian oil exports resume and tensions persist despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Here are the top 5 news of the day
Rahul Gandhi accuses Centre of political engineering through Women’s Reservation Bill
Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Centre during the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill and delimitation proposals, alleging that the legislation is being used to redraw India’s electoral balance rather than empower women. Accusing the government of using women’s reservation as a cover for political objectives, he also alleged that the Centre is attempting to weaken the political voice of OBCs and Dalits through constituency restructuring. Read full story
TCS Nashik case: Accused prepare to seek bail from court
In the alleged TCS Nashik sexual harassment and religious coercion case, the accused are now moving a Nashik court for bail and anticipatory bail. Lawyers Baba Sayyed and Rahul Kasliwal, who are representing some of the accused, are preparing anticipatory bail for one female accused who has not yet been arrested, along with regular bail applications for those already in judicial custody. The absconding accused is also approaching the Nashik court seeking anticipatory bail, citing her pregnancy and medical condition. Meanwhile, advocate Baba Sayyed, who is representing the absconding female accused, is saying there are no allegations of religious conversion or harassment against her. Read full story
Supreme Court refuses to extend relief to Pawan Khera
The Supreme Court of India has refused to extend transit anticipatory bail protection for Congress leader Pawan Khera, asking him to approach a competent court in Assam. Khera had moved the top court seeking an extension of relief till April 20 in connection with a case linked to allegations involving the wife of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. A bench of justices rejected his plea for extension, but clarified that its earlier order staying the Telangana High Court’s grant of transit anticipatory bail will not affect the jurisdiction of the court in Assam. The court also said Khera is free to approach the appropriate court and may seek assistance if required in case the court is not functioning. Read full story
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder ‘warned and fined’ for using phone in dugout
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has been handed a fine and a warning for using a mobile phone in the dugout during IPL 2026. Times of India has learned that the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) reached the decision after a detailed review of Bhinder’s response to a show-cause notice. Read full story
Lebanon calls Israel talks ‘crucial’ as Iran oil shipments resume
Lebanon’s president has said direct talks with Israel are “crucial,” as regional tensions continue to evolve. In a parallel development, the first Iranian oil shipments have exited the Gulf since the US-imposed blockade. Meanwhile, Israel’s defence minister stated that the campaign against the militant group Hezbollah is not yet complete, just hours after a 10-day ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon Follow live updates Go to Source
