Stories from India

A fishing boat carrying 29 passengers capsized due to a storm and high waves near Khamaria Island. Search and rescue operations are currently underway to locate missing persons. Collector Akhvendra Singh and police officials are monitoring the relief and rescue efforts on the ground. The incident occurred during severe weather conditions. A boat capsized in waters north of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Andhra Pradesh government has released its 2026-27 budget featuring a 3.32 lakh crore rupee outlay. The fiscal plan said capital growth and strict fiscal discipline.

The Gujarat local body elections for 2026 have been scheduled with voting set to take place on April 26. The announcement confirms the timeline for the upcoming local government contests in the state.

The final person injured during the aborted takeoff of a Swiss aircraft in Delhi, India, has been discharged from the hospital. Swiss officials confirmed the individual has left the medical facility. The aircraft remains in Delhi pending clearance from Indian authorities.

The Chhattisgarh government approved the 'Urban Gas Distribution Policy 2026' on Wednesday. The policy aims to expand the existing pipeline natural gas supply network within the state.

The Indian Supreme Court has approximately 95,000 cases awaiting decisions. Nationally, there are nearly 56 million pending cases, with 48 million located in lower courts. The Indian Justice Minister attributed the backlog partly to a shortage of judges, noting that thousands of positions remain vacant. A new program called "Samadhan" has been introduced to address these issues. The program will run for four months and conclude with special Lok Adalat sessions scheduled for August 21-23. These sessions aim to resolve cases quickly through mutual agreement to partially relieve the judicial system. The initiative follows reports of thousands of vacant judicial positions contributing to the backlog. The Supreme Court of India has announced a large-scale initiative to address a backlog of cases within the national judicial system.

A new missile facility in Lucknow has started rolling out its first batch of missiles within one year of commencing operations. BrahMos Aerospace has signed two export orders worth Rs.4,000 crore for the 2025-26 period. This production meets defense export targets established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The facility's rollout follows the company's reported growth in the global market. The facility's rollout follows a social media post from a Korean source regarding the development.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stated in New Delhi that India will not tolerate terrorist activities under any circumstances. Speaking at a national security summit, Singh said India has moved beyond merely issuing statements of concern following terrorist incidents.

Indian shrimp exports have increased this year despite pressure on the sector last year. The industry has successfully diversified into several new markets beyond its previous heavy reliance on the US market. This expansion occurred during a period of price volatility.

Four people are confirmed dead following a cruise incident near Khamaria Dwip involving high waves and a storm. Approximately 30 passengers were on board the vessel at the time of the event.