Bharatiya Kisan Union's (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Monday said that there is no rift among farmers after the resignation of three leaders of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu) faction. "(They) resigned because they were upset with their President Bhanu Pratap Singh, as to why he compromised," Tikait added. Farmers' leaders are on a hunger strike from 8 am-5 pm today.

After Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asked Aman Gupta to change his perspective on investing in startups at Shark Tank, the entrepreneur said, "Goyal Ji isn't against founders." "His point was simple...To lead the world...we need to aim higher," Gupta added. "I say often...If you want to build a world-class product, you must know your competition," Gupta further said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking the opening of India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge. The 2.07-kilometre-long bridge spans the Palk Strait. The 72.5-meter navigational span can be lifted up to 17 meters, allowing larger ships to pass underneath. The new bridge is 3 meters higher than the existing one.

India's first vertical lift sea bridge in Tamil Nadu, new Pamban Bridge, has been constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints. The 2.07-kilometre-long bridge's 72.5-metre navigational span can be lifted up to 17 metres, allowing larger ships to pass underneath. Its special polysiloxane coating ensures longevity in harsh marine environment.

Security forces locked down the Canadian Parliament on Saturday after a man barricaded himself in the East Block section, police said. A warning has been issued for anyone in East Block to seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors, and hide. Anyone who was not in the immediate area was warned to stay away.

Tens of thousands of protestors flooded streets across the US on Saturday to oppose the policies of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. A protestor said he was concerned about Trump's economic policies, while another protested job cuts by Musk-led DOGE. "What's happening in America is everyone's problem...[Trump's] going to push us into a global recession," one protestor said.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by both Houses of the Parliament, received President Droupadi Murmu's assent, the government said on Saturday. She also gave her nod to The Mussalman Wakf (Repeat) Act, 2025. The Waqf Bill was debated for several hours in both Houses, with the BJP saying it aims to help poor Muslims and bring transparency.

Students of Jadavpur University celebrated Ram Navami and performed pujas inside the campus on Sunday. The event was conducted without the official permission of university authorities. The organisers said they had submitted a request to hold the event but did not get the approval due to absence of a vice-chancellor who could make a decision.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the cutting-edge Pamban Rail Bridge in Tamil Nadu, attention also turns to the nearby Ram Setu (Adam’s Bridge) - a formation steeped in mythology and cultural debate. While the bridge modernises connectivity to Rameswaram, the ancient stone chain continues to symbolise India’s fusion of history, and evolving narratives, bridging the past and the present.

'Black Monday', which refers to October 19, 1987 when a worldwide financial crisis broke out, is trending on X over market analyst Jim Cramer's comments on US' reciprocal tariffs. "If President [Donald Trump] doesn't...reward countries and companies that play by the rules, then the 1987 scenario...has most cogency," Cramer said. A crash wouldn't necessarily cause a recession, he added.

The Indian Army's Konark Corps conducted night tank drills in Rajasthan's deserts on April 5, under the Battle Axe Division. Themed Precision in the Dark, the exercise focused on target identification and destruction in darkness, enhancing combat readiness. The Desert Corps aims to secure India's western borders, showcasing its strategic prowess amid rising regional tensions.