Top news of the day | April 5, 2026

Iran FM Araghchi warns of contamination risk after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Bushehr nuclear power plant

U.S.-Israeli strikes hit an area near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday (April 4, 2026), prompting its Foreign Minister to warn that the effects of any fallout would be felt most keenly by the country’s Gulf neighbours.

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates

The United States has rescued ‌an airman whose F-15 jet ⁠was downed in Iran, two U.S. officials ‌told Reuters late ‌on Saturday (April 4, 2026). The ‌officials ⁠did not ⁠immediately provide further details on the rescue. 

Assembly elections LIVE updates

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday (April 5, 2026) argued it was against democratic principles to surrender State’s rights and adjust with the Centre. 

Artemis II astronauts preparing for historic lunar flyby

The Artemis astronauts were gearing up Saturday (April 4, 2026) for their long-anticipated lunar flyby, including reviewing the surface features they must analyze and photograph during their time circling the Moon.

Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM

Ten months after the tragic Air India plane crash that killed 260 persons, bereaved families of the victims have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the release of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and black box data.

U.S. rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, say U.S. officials

The United ‌States rescued an airman caught ​behind enemy lines ⁠after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, the government said ‌early on Sunday (April 5, 2026), resolving a major crisis for ‌President Donald Trump with ‌the ⁠war on Iran in ⁠its sixth week.

Madhya Pradesh lodge collapse death toll rises to two; NDRF continues rescue ops

The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey lodge in Madhya Pradesh’s Anuppur district rose to two, as NDRF teams continued their operation to rescue those trapped under the debris, police said on Sunday (April 5, 2026).

TVK chief Vijay files revised set of nominations in Perambur, Tiruchi East correcting discrepancies

On behalf of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay, a fresh set of revised nominations has been filed in Perambur and Tiruchi East Assembly constituencies, where the actor-politician is making his electoral debut in the upcoming elections.

Search operation launched after suspicious movement in J&K’s Samba

Security forces on Sunday (April 5, 2026) launched a search operation in a village in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of the movement of three suspicious individuals, officials said.

Modi government not listening to anyone: Rahul flags functional problems of OSCs for women

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (April 5, 2026) flagged problems related to the Centre’s One Stop Centres (OSCs) that are intended to support women affected by violence and claimed that the “Modi government is not listening to anyone”.

Moody’s cuts India’s FY27 GDP growth estimates to 6% amid West Asia conflict

Moody’s Ratings has slashed India’s economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6% from 6.8% earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks.

Raghav Chadha shares video of Parliament interventions, rebuts claims of ignoring Punjab issues

Responding to claims that he did not raise Punjab-related issues in Parliament, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Sunday (April 5, 2026) shared a video highlighting his interventions on key concerns affecting the State.

PM’s push for increasing seats of Lok Sabha, assemblies nothing but ‘Weapon of Mass Distraction’: Congress

The Congress on Sunday (April 5, 2026) launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is “bulldozing” the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous States and is nothing but a “Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)”.

Assam Assembly polls: Like Zubeen Garg, Congress works to unite people, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (April 5, 2026) said the philosophy of his party is that of the celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, who worked his entire life to unite Assam.

Judicial infrastructure not optional but essential: CJI Surya Kant

State governments across the political spectrum recognise that strengthening judicial infrastructure is not optional but essential, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday (April 5, 2026).

Amul crosses ₹1 lakh crore mark, reports 11% growth

Amul, a dairy brand owner by Anand-based Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GVMMF), crossed ₹1 lakh crore in turnover in 2025-26, registering an 11% increase over the previous financial year, the federation said on Sunday (April 5, 2026).

Odisha Govt makes e-KYC mandatory to avail cooking gas cylinders in Odisha: Minister

The Odisha government has made e-KYC mandatory for domestic consumers to avail LPG cylinders from distributors, Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister K.C. Patra said on Sunday (April 5, 2026).