Stories from India

An Indian aviation federation has warned that the country's aviation industry is on the verge of halting operations. The warning follows a 6% increase in food prices and rising crude oil costs.

The State Election Commission in Gujarat has announced that voting for local body elections will take place on April 26, 2026. The announcement follows discussions regarding the integrity of election results and the need for readable formats.

The Sensex index dropped over 100 points during trading, while the Nifty 50 fell below the 25,800 level. Indian stock markets and brokerage shares declined following the central bank's decision to tighten lending regulations. The market reaction followed new rules implemented by the central bank.

The vessel Mubarak turned off its Automatic Identification System (AIS) in late March. The ship began transmitting signals again on April 28 while off the coast of India. Experts suggest the vessel may have passed Ebiens Homus on April 18 and 19.

India's fourth S400 missile defense system is scheduled to arrive in mid-May via Russian shipping. The unit is expected to be deployed in the Rajasthan region.

Voting for local body elections in Gujarat is scheduled for April 26, 2026. The announcement follows the release of specific election dates for the region.

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a budget outlay of Rs 3.32 lakh crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The budget focuses on fiscal discipline and capital growth.

Marcus Stoinus scored 62 runs from 22 balls for the Punjab Kings during a match against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. The Punjab Kings lost the match. The performance occurred during a six-wicket loss for the Punjab Kings.

The wealthiest family in India is valued at nearly $100 billion. The family's wealth was acquired legally, according to the report. The son and heir of the family held a wedding last year.

Gas shortages in India's Gujarat province are significantly affecting the labor-intensive textile industry. Avichal Arya of Bindal Silk Mills stated that the energy shortage is impacting productivity. The company produces fabrics for several European fashion retailers.