LIVE India News updates on April 3: Kerala: SFIO names Veena Vijayan and CMRL officials as accused in monthly pay-off case

SFIO names Veena Vijayan, daughter of Kerala CM, in a charge sheet regarding controversial monthly payments. Allegations include receiving Rs 2.70 crore without providing legitimate services, with further investigation revealing larger fraud involving CMRL.

A viral video of a $700 meal at Copenhagen's Alchemist restaurant has sparked debate over its avant-garde dishes. The menu, designed to provoke thought about sustainability, features unconventional items like lamb brain mousse and edible insects, leading to mixed reactions.

Arsenal's defender Gabriel sustained a hamstring injury during the Fulham match, ruling him out of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. He will undergo surgery and rehabilitation, joining a lengthy injury list plaguing the team.

This mission, Operation Brahma, represents India's rapid humanitarian response to stabilise the disaster-affected region. 

Kangana Ranaut on Thursday termed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill as "historic," crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing legal loopholes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a State visit to Thailand was gifted the holy scripture of 'World Tipitaka,' by his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday.

Prashanth Haridas, a Bengaluru man, expressed his frustration over a three-year job search by posting an obituary for himself on LinkedIn.

Spanish PM Sanchez criticizes Trump's new tariffs as a 'unilateral attack' and announces a €14.1 billion aid package for affected sectors. The measures aim to support companies and maintain employment amid the trade tensions.

Mamata Banerjee criticizes the BJP, questioning why Bengal is repeatedly targeted after the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of 25,000 teachers. 

From high-altitude delivery drones to AI-powered decision-support systems, the Army is redefining the contours of combat support with cutting-edge technology.

The Ministry of Commerce said in a statement that it is carefully examining the implications of the various measures and announcements made by the US administration.
 

Reports surfaced about Suryakumar Yadav potentially leaving Mumbai for Goa, following Yashasvi Jaiswal's move.

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following a debate that lasted over 12 hours. While the ruling NDA defended the bill as beneficial for minorities, the opposition strongly criticized it, calling it "anti-Muslim."

A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by two men in Bengaluru's Mahadevpur area. Bengaluru Police swiftly arrested the accused auto rickshaw drivers after the incident near Laurie Memorial School.

A woman, rendered disabled following an accident, has been "abandoned" at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals in Kolkata for over two years, with no one taking her back home.

Chennai Super Kings have called up young Mumbai batter for trials amid batting concerns in IPL 2025.

The US has imposed a 27% tariff on Indian exports, exempting pharmaceuticals for now, but future trade actions could impact drug exports, raising concerns about costs and supply chain disruptions.

Karnataka BJP leaders, including BY Vijayendra and BS Yediyurappa, were detained during protests in Bengaluru against price hikes implemented by the Congress-led state government. 

Social media was abuzz with images and videos of Bengaluru's rainy morning, as users shared their experiences online.

After win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill tweeted a cryptic post on X, with fans assuming dig at Virat Kohli.