Aviation ministry is providing relief to airlines. Major airports will cut landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25 percent. This reduction is for three months. The move aims to ease financial pressure on airlines. It comes amid rising fuel costs and airspace restrictions. This decision is effective immediately.

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the misuse of Public Interest Litigation for personal agendas, suggesting it would have dismissed a PIL challenging the Sabarimala custom. Justices noted that such challenges, if not brought by devotees, lack cause of action. The court emphasized the need for strict locus standi rules to prevent PIL abuse, especially in religious matters.

Davey Lopes, a former Los Angeles Dodgers star, died at 80 after battling Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ Sports. He won two World Series titles, earned four All-Star selections, and recorded 557 stolen bases. Lopes later became a coach and manager, working with several MLB teams. His impact on baseball continues to be remembered by fans and players alike.

India has welcomed a temporary ceasefire in West Asia. The truce, brokered by Pakistan, aims to end a brutal war. India hopes this will lead to lasting peace and ensure global trade flows freely. The government also sees potential for peace efforts in Ukraine. India prioritizes the safety of its diaspora and LPG tanker passage.

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Vice President JD Vance will lead a US delegation to Pakistan this weekend for mediated talks with Iran, aiming to secure a permanent ceasefire. The discussions in Islamabad follow a two-week truce, with the White House emphasizing the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open. Lebanon is not included in the current ceasefire agreement.

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and Dianna Russini of The New York Times have found themselves in major trouble after photos of them at an upscale hotel sparked outrage and taken the world by storm. The two were spotted relaxing together and sharing a hug which has convinced fans that they are having an alleged affair. Though both Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini have denied such rumors, an alleged old affair of hers has resurfaced.

The Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Klay Thompson, has proven his love and loyalty towards the popular Grammy winner, Megan Thee Stallion, for close to a year of their high profile romance. While Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson seem happy together, the popular artist had gone through a lot in her life, including witnessing her mother’s brutal death in 2019.

Serena Williams shared rare Easter photos with Alexis Ohanian and daughters Olympia and Adira, calling family time everything. She also spoke on Today about motherhood, her daughters’ personalities, and learning to balance attention between them. Her words and photos showed a simple, honest side of life after tennis, focused fully on family and everyday moments.

For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to persuade Iran to agree to a pause in hostilities that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad’s role as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the proposal acceptable to Tehran. Back-channel diplomacy spearheaded by Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir culminated late Tuesday with the US, Iran and Israel announcing a two-week ceasefire.

China has confirmed its "own efforts" to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran, a move echoed by President Trump who credited Beijing with bringing Tehran to the negotiating table. Following a two-week pause in hostilities, diplomatic outreach by China, including extensive talks and a peace initiative with Pakistan, aims for long-term regional stability.

Voters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry are heading to the polls today to decide the fate of numerous candidates. Assam witnesses a direct fight between the BJP-led NDA and Congress. Kerala faces a choice between continuity with the ruling LDF and a comeback bid by the UDF. Puducherry presents a multi-cornered contest with new political forces emerging.

Sony Pictures Entertainment has initiated layoffs across its motion picture, television, and corporate divisions as part of a multi-month restructuring. The company is strategically repositioning to prioritize growth-oriented segments like anime and PlayStation adaptations, while scaling back non-core areas. These targeted cuts aim to align the organization with future business direction and strengthen differentiated capabilities.

Meta significantly boosted its engineering and AI workforce in 2025, offering exceptionally high base salaries, with some roles exceeding $400,000, to attract top global talent. Despite a reported halving of H-1B filings in late 2025 due to program changes, the company continued its aggressive AI expansion, ending the year with nearly 79,000 employees.

Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli earned their first wins in India colours, helping India take an unbeatable lead against New Zealand in the BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie. Later, Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale ensured a clean 3-0 win.