Today's Headlines — 6 अप्रैल 2026
Tensions between Iran and the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz are heating up, directly impacting Indian markets and energy security. Prime Minister Modi has finally weighed in on the delimitation controversy, while Indian stock markets opened today under negative pressure due to global uncertainty.
Today's Headlines — 6 अप्रैल 2026
🔴 Top News
Modi breaks silence on delimitation: "Seats will not decrease"
- What happened: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the delimitation exercise publicly for the first time, stating that the number of Lok Sabha seats will not be reduced, though he did not clarify whether the total number will increase or if proportions will be adjusted.
- Why it matters: Southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka feared that population-based delimitation would diminish their parliamentary influence. This statement comes at a highly sensitive political moment.
Trump threatens Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz
- What happened: U.S. President Donald Trump posted an aggressive warning on social media, threatening that if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully opened, the U.S. will launch a stronger attack. Earlier, the U.S. rescued a pilot from a downed F-15E aircraft.
- Why it matters: A significant portion of India's oil and LPG imports passes through this strait. If the route is blocked, India could face a severe fuel crisis and inflation.
Indian LPG tanker 'Green Sanvi' passes through Hormuz safely
- What happened: The government confirmed that the Indian-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz. It is the seventh Indian LPG carrier to do so successfully.
- Why it matters: Navigating this route safely during wartime is a major diplomatic and strategic success, providing relief to India's energy supply chain.
INS Aridhaman: India's 3rd nuclear submarine ready to join the fleet
- What happened: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh hinted that the INS Aridhaman—India's third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine—will soon be commissioned into the Navy.
- Why it matters: This will strengthen India's nuclear triad and serves as a symbol of India's strategic autonomy amidst the rising tensions in West Asia.
April 5th major news: PM Modi's comments, West Asia crisis, Artemis lunar flyby
- What happened: The Hindu's top news report from April 5 covered PM Modi's statement, U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and Artemis astronauts preparing for the lunar flyby.
- Why it matters: The Artemis mission, where astronauts prepared for the lunar flyby on Saturday (April 4), is a historic milestone for space exploration.
💰 Economy and Markets
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GIFT Nifty signals negative, market stays cautious: On April 6, GIFT Nifty signaled a negative start. While U.S. markets recovered some losses on Thursday due to diplomatic signals in the Middle East, uncertainty remains high ahead of the long holiday.
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RBI policy and global data to dictate market trends: Experts suggest that the upcoming RBI monetary policy announcement, global economic data, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia could trigger significant volatility in the Indian stock market.
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NSE and BSE closed for Good Friday: On April 3 (Good Friday), all major exchanges—NSE, BSE, and MCX—were closed, shortening the trading week and increasing market nervousness.
🌍 World News
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U.S. strikes continue in Iran, highway bridge outside Tehran destroyed: Trump celebrated the destruction of a major highway bridge outside Tehran, stating that Iran would be "sent back to the Stone Age." A major public health institution was also destroyed.
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Israel struck over 3,500 targets in Lebanon in one month: Israel stated it has hit more than 3,500 targets in Lebanon over the past month, while attacks on Palestinians also continue.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls meeting of world leaders on Hormuz crisis: Under pressure from the Trump administration, UK PM Keir Starmer chaired a meeting of international leaders to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
🏏 Sports · Science · Tech
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Artemis astronauts prepare for lunar flyby: On Saturday (April 4), Artemis mission astronauts prepared to analyze and photograph the lunar surface during their flyby. This is a significant step for human space exploration.
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Google India opens applications for 2026 Startups Accelerator: Google India has opened applications for its 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator, focusing on AI-based early-stage startups. This three-month equity-free program kicks off with a Bengaluru bootcamp in June and ends with a Demo Day in October.
📌 Things to Watch
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RBI Monetary Policy Meeting: The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to meet this week. Any decision on interest rates will directly affect the markets and the public. Everyone is watching for the RBI's stance amidst rising oil prices.
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Strait of Hormuz and India's energy security: If the war escalates and the strait is blocked, the impact on petrol/diesel prices and general inflation will be inevitable.
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Delimitation controversy and Southern politics: It will be crucial to monitor the reactions from political parties in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka following PM Modi's statement, and how it affects center-state relations.
🔍 Analysis
The Iran-U.S. war and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz are the biggest stories today—and this is not just about a distant conflict. India imports approximately 85% of its oil, with a major portion coming via Hormuz from Gulf nations. The safe passage of seven Indian LPG tankers is a relief, but it is temporary. Russia’s proposal to increase oil and LNG supplies to India offers an alternative, but logistical and pricing challenges remain. The broader lesson of this crisis is that India must accelerate its energy diversification strategy—focusing on renewable energy, domestic production, and alternative import routes. Global geopolitical turmoil is a recurring reminder that energy independence is the only true form of economic security.
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