Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap election with voting likely on April 28. The campaign will focus on escalating trade tensions with the U.S. and President Trump's rhetoric. Carney aims to protect Canadian workers and strengthen global alliances.
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Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a landmark decision fueled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's sports investments. A tri-continental collaboration between Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay secured the 2030 event. However, human rights concerns loom over Saudi Arabia's preparations, echoing criticisms faced by Qatar in 2022.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opposition leaders for their recent remarks on the Maha Kumbh, accusing them of attacking Hindu faith and culture. He emphasized the grandeur and unifying nature of the event, countering comments by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
The Delhi high court reserved its order on MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's plea to attend Parliament while in custody for a terror funding case. The court assured stringent conditions to address the NIA's concerns about security. Rashid's counsel argued that parliamentary discipline would be maintained, and the court emphasized respect for the law within Parliament.
Alok Kumar Singh, a 35-year-old software developer, was arrested by UP STF for masterminding a toll tax fraud spanning across 42 toll plazas in 14 states, causing significant daily losses to NHAI. Singh developed illicit software diverting toll collections to private accounts, with the help of collaborators. The operation was uncovered after a detailed investigation.
A heated exchange occurred in Rajya Sabha over Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remark, 'aapko theek se thokenge.' BJP demanded an apology and expungement of the remark. Kharge later apologized, clarifying his comments were directed at government policies, not the Chair.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the CBI for removing the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor from Kolkata Police. A Kolkata court sentenced the convict, Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, causing dissatisfaction among Banerjee and others who demanded capital punishment.
India's economy is expected to grow 6.5% in FY26, slightly slowing in FY27 to 6.3%. Fitch highlights India's relative insulation from US trade policies due to low external demand.
Five cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in India, affecting infants and toddlers, creating anxiety among people. Former AIIMS Chief Dr Randeep Guleria assured the public to stay calm, as the virus causes mild infection and doesn't require antibiotics. States like Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are taking precautionary measures.