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The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Sharad Pawar has concluded merger discussions with the faction led by Sunetra Pawar. The decision was reported by the Hindustan Times.

The Election Commission of India has launched a new platform called E-Citizen.

Local body elections in Gujarat have been announced, with voting scheduled for April 26. The results are to be published in readable formats to ensure integrity.

The dates for the Gujarat local body elections in 2026 have been announced, with voting scheduled for April 26. This announcement was made by election officials. Election officials, including 20 magistrates, will be deployed to oversee the municipality and panchayat elections. The results of these local elections will be published in readable formats to ensure their integrity.

India installed a record 15.3 gigawatts of solar power in the first quarter of 2026. This surge was driven by a rush to meet policy deadlines.

Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate, is investing approximately $14 billion to build chip factories and a packaging plant. This initiative aims to bolster India's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

Tamil actor Vijay has a case filed against him for alleged violation of the election code. The case relates to election activities in Tamil Nadu.

An 8-month-old girl in Rajasthan was allegedly forced to drink acid by her mother, resulting in bleeding from her nose and mouth. The incident was reported by the Hindustan Times.

India has rejected a ruling by the Court of Arbitration regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the court "illegally constituted." The ruling concerned water distribution. The government stated its position on the matter.

The United States has approved two military support packages totaling $428.2 million for India. The packages include AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777 ultra-light howitzers, aimed at strengthening Indo-Pacific defense ties.