- Chairman of UGC M Jagadesh Kumar says CUET the new common entrance test for central universities is designed in a way that no student is put at a disadvantage. CUET has been designed in a way that it will also ensure that level of stress that youngsters undergo is brought down.
- Delhi University VC Prof. Yogesh Singh says CUET is a fair and transparent system and it is in larger interest of student community. He says CUET will give equal opportunity and level playing field to students. This time admission process will be different from last year.
- ED further attaches movable and immovable properties of Rs. 35 Cr in its ongoing investigation into Saradha chit fund scam.
- Parliament passes Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill; Also passes Chartered Accountants, Cost and Works Accountants and Company Secretaries (Amendment) Bill.
- The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2022 taken up for consideration and passing in Loksabha.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the demise of noted Onco-Surgeon Dr Devendra Patel. He recalls Dr Patel’s contribution in boosting health infrastructure and cancer care.
- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ahead of India-US 2+2 consultations. He says, they discussed bilateral issues and latest developments pertaining to Ukraine.
- Information and Broadcasting Ministry blocks 22 YouTube news channels for spreading disinformation about India’s national security and foreign relations.
- MoS Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra says “Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947 published by Ministry of Culture has recorded the names of freedom fighters.
- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal reaches Melbourne on a three day visit to Australia; Holds talks with Australian Prime Minister’s Special Trade Envoy for India, Tony Abbott.
- BJP to observe Social Justice fortnight to mark its foundation day tomorrow. During the fortnight from 7th to 20th of April, the party workers will organise programmes at booth, block and district levels to highlight the benefits of government welfare schemes.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address BJP workers on party’s foundation day tomorrow.
- Pakistan Supreme Court seeks record of National Assembly proceedings on no-trust motion; Adjourns hearing till tomorrow.
- European Commission proposes new sanctions against Russia, including import ban on coal worth 4 billion euros per year.
- Sri Lankan ruling coalition loses Majority; Newly-appointed Finance Minister Ali Sabry resigns.
- In Sports: Indian Boxer Sumit advances to Semifinals of Thailand Open.
- Indian Women’s hockey team defeats Malaysia 4-0 in their last pool D match of FIH Women’s Junior World Cup at Potchefstroom, South Africa.
