Today is Sunday, April 26, 2026. India is witnessing a high-intensity news cycle, largely driven by the final push for the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections and a major political realignment in the Rajya Sabha.
Here are the top 10 headlines from across the country today:
1. PM Modi Promises 33% Women’s Reservation in Bengal
During a massive rally in Bangaon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a BJP government in West Bengal would implement 33% reservation for women in government jobs and establish a direct cash transfer scheme for women’s security.
2. AAP Files Disqualification Petition Against 7 MPs
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formally moved the Rajya Sabha Chairman to disqualify seven of its MPs—including Raghav Chadha and Harbhajan Singh—following their decision to defect and merge with the BJP, alleging a violation of anti-defection laws.
3. Amit Shah Casts Vote in Gujarat Local Body Polls
Away from the Bengal campaign trail, Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel cast their votes in the ongoing local body elections in Ahmedabad, highlighting the BJP’s focus on grassroots organizational strength.
4. India and New Zealand to Sign Historic FTA Tomorrow
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that India and New Zealand will sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27. The deal is expected to provide Indian exporters 100% duty-free access to New Zealand markets.
5. EC Orders Probe into Voter Intimidation in Diamond Harbour
Following social media footage showing bike-borne men allegedly threatening voters, the Election Commission has ordered an immediate investigation and increased security in the Diamond Harbour constituency ahead of the next polling phase.
6. PM Modi Praises Conservation Efforts in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
In the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi lauded community-led conservation efforts for the Great Indian Bustard and highlighted India’s growing role in global environmental leadership.
7. IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Secure Dominant Win Over CSK
In a high-stakes IPL clash, Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings, fueled by a brilliant 87-run knock from Sudharsan. The loss has sparked frustration among CSK fans, many of whom were seen leaving the stadium early.
8. NTA Issues Update on NEET UG 2026 Admit Cards
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the NEET UG 2026 admit cards this evening. Millions of medical aspirants are currently awaiting the download link on the official portal.
9. Severe Heatwave Alerts for Odisha and North India
Several states, including Odisha and Delhi-NCR, have issued early summer vacation notices for schools starting tomorrow, April 27, as temperatures in parts of the country have already crossed the 45°C mark.
10. India Condemns Attack at WH Correspondents’ Dinner
Prime Minister Modi was among the first global leaders to react to the security incident in Washington D.C. involving Donald Trump, expressing relief that the former President was unharmed and condemning political violence.
