🇮🇳 Top 50 News Highlights from India (April 1–18, 2025)

Stay updated with the major developments across India from politics and economy to entertainment and sports. Here's a quick snapshot of what happened in India from April 1 to April 18, 2025:

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🏛️ Politics & Governance

1. Lok Sabha Elections 2025 Phase 1 begins on April 19 – Preparations in full swing.

2. PM Modi launches ‘Digital Gram 2.0’ initiative to expand rural internet access.

3. Opposition alliance 'Bharat Bloc' releases joint manifesto, focuses on unemployment and inflation.

4. ECI introduces AI-based monitoring system for election code violations.

5. Caste census report tabled in Bihar Assembly, sparks national-level political debate.

6. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces ₹10,000 crore farmer relief package.

7. Delhi LG vs AAP government standoff continues over control of services department.

8. Congress promises nationwide farm loan waiver if elected in 2025.

9. Election Commission imposes model code of conduct violations fines on multiple parties.

10. India signs voting agreement with overseas Indian embassies to test NRI e-voting.

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📈 Economy & Business

11. India’s inflation dips to 4.8% in March 2025, giving relief to consumers.

12. Sensex crosses 75,000 mark for the first time on April 10.

13. D-Mart opens 400th store in India, celebrates with major discounts.

14. RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, signals cautious optimism.

15. Paytm reports ₹1,100 crore quarterly profit, first after IPO.

16. Adani Group to invest ₹1 lakh crore in green energy projects by 2030.

17. India’s gold reserves hit all-time high amid global market instability.

18. IRCTC announces record profit due to increased rail tourism bookings.

19. Startups raise over $2 billion in first half of April, showing signs of recovery.

20. Flipkart launches ‘Flipkart Express Grocery’ for 2-hour deliveries in metro cities.

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🌍 International Affairs

21. India elected chair of the BRICS Business Council for 2025.

22. Modi–Putin virtual summit held to discuss energy and defense cooperation.

23. MEA issues travel advisory for Indian students in Canada amid safety concerns.

24. India supports Palestine’s full UN membership bid, votes in favor at UNGA.

25. Tensions rise at Indo-China border after PLA increases patrolling activity.

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🦠 Health & Environment

26. India records 200+ H3N2 cases in April, health advisory issued in Delhi, Pune.

27. New AIIMS inaugurated in Jammu, promises faster medical access in J&K.

28. Extreme heat wave alert in Gujarat, Rajasthan and UP, IMD warns of water scarcity.

29. Air quality improves in Mumbai, AQI drops to 82 in early April.

30. Govt launches National Vaccine Awareness Week to boost immunization rates.

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🎬 Entertainment & Celebrities

31. Shah Rukh Khan announces new film ‘Pathaan 2’, release date: Diwali 2025.

32. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh expecting their first child, confirms media.

33. Kantara 2 teaser drops on April 15, trends #1 on YouTube.

34. Anushka Sharma wins National Award for her performance in ‘Chakra’.

35. IPL 2025 anthem features collaboration with AR Rahman and Badshah.

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🏏 Sports

36. IPL 2025 kicks off with CSK vs MI, Dhoni scores match-winning 50.

37. Virat Kohli completes 12,000 IPL runs, fastest in league history.

38. India’s women’s hockey team qualifies for Paris 2025 Olympics.

39. Neeraj Chopra breaks his own javelin throw record (91.2m) at Indian Athletics Grand Prix.

40. IPL sees highest-ever viewership on JioCinema in opening week.

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📱 Technology & Innovation

41. ISRO launches 5 satellites with AI capabilities, aims to boost agri-tech monitoring.

42. Aadhaar 2.0 rollout begins, featuring voice and facial authentication.

43. Indian startup unveils India’s first AI-powered electric car – ‘ElectroVerve’.

44. NPCI launches ‘UPI Global Pay’ pilot for international digital payments.

45. Apple opens new R&D center in Hyderabad, to focus on Vision Pro development.

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🎓 Education & Social

46. CBSE Class 12 results expected by April 26, evaluations nearing completion.

47. UGC approves dual degree program with global universities, starting 2025-26 session.

48. Major scholarships announced for SC/ST engineering students by HRD Ministry.

49. Karnataka becomes first state to implement 100% NEP framework in schools.

50. IIT Madras tops NIRF Innovation Rankings 2025.

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🙋‍♂️ FAQs – April 2025 India News Roundup

Q1. What were the biggest political developments in April 2025?
A1. The launch of Lok Sabha election campaigns, Bihar's caste census, and the release of opposition manifestos dominated the political scene.

Q2. Has the economy shown signs of recovery?
A2. Yes. Inflation is down to 4.8%, Sensex hit record highs, and startup funding crossed $2 billion this month.

Q3. What’s new in tech and digital India?
A3. Aadhaar 2.0 rollout, launch of UPI Global Pay, and ISRO’s AI satellites have pushed India’s tech boundaries forward.

Q4. How is India performing in sports this month?
A4. IPL 2025 is in full swing with high viewership. Neeraj Chopra broke his own javelin record, and women’s hockey qualified for the Olympics.

Q5. Any notable celebrity updates?
A5. SRK announced Pathaan 2, Deepika & Ranveer are expecting, and Kantara 2 teaser broke the internet.

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✍️ Conclusion

April 2025 has been a month of political buzz, economic upswings, sports milestones, and tech breakthroughs. Stay tuned with us for weekly news wrap-ups!

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