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1.Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation...

 1.Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala recorded 16.23% turnout, Assam 17.87%, and Puducherry 17.41% in the first few hours of polling.The counting of votes will take place on May 4, when results for all three assemblies will be declared. A total of 140 members will be elected in Kerala, 30 in Puducherry, and 126 in Assam. The electorate comprises 2,69,53,644 voters in Kerala, 9,44,211 in Puducherry, and 2,49,58,139 in Assam.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/state-elections-2026-top-developments-live-bjp-eyes-third-term-in-assam-nda-and-cong-dmk-face-off-in-puducherry-and-a-three-way-contest-in-kerala/articleshow/130130677.cms

2.India will engage the ‘new government’ of Bangladesh and the two sides will ‘deepen’ bilateral ties, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Khalilur Rahman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kobir in New Delhi. Following the talks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Bangladesh said Mr. Khalilur Rahman conveyed Dhaka’s desire to conduct foreign policy in accordance with the principle of “Bangladesh First” and called for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-to-engage-new-government-of-bangladesh-constructively-to-deepen-ties-says-jaishankar/article70839690.ece

3.Mumbai’s first driverless pod taxi system, aimed at easing last-mile congestion in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), will see its first phase completed within 20 months, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. The announcement sets a clear timeline for the city’s first personal rapid transit system, designed to connect key transit points and reduce dependency on multiple modes of transport.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-to-get-new-age-pod-taxi-system-key-routes-stations-how-it-will-work/articleshow/130103019.cms

4.As The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts celebrates four decades of true Indian luxury, the brand continues to evolve with a renewed focus on the changing rhythms of its guests. Since its inception in 2022, Aujasya by The Leela has been envisioned as more than a wellness offering – it is a philosophy of living that brings together nourishment, movement and mindful rituals to evoke a deeper sense of balance and joy.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/the-leela-marks-four-decades-with-a-renewed-wellness-philosophy-through-aujasya

5.The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) is set to host the second edition of its Knowledge Series on April 10, 2026, at The Mirador Hotel in Mumbai. The full-day initiative aims to equip hospitality professionals with critical insights into the latest regulatory and policy developments impacting the sector.

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/hrawi-to-host-knowledge-series-ii-in-mumbai-on-key-hospitality-regulations/

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