WhatsApp challenges Indian government's rule requiring identification of first originator of information. Firm refuses to compromise on end-to-end encryption, citing violation of privacy rights. Delhi High Court to decide on constitutionality of the rule.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman warns that India's progress of last decade will be erased if inheritance tax is imposed, affecting middle and aspirational classes. She argues that their hard-earned savings, invested in small savings and property, will be at risk.
Lok Sabha elections 2024 Phase 2 voting: Banks in multiple states closed on April 26 due to Lok Sabha Election phase 2 voting. Over 15.88 crore voters across 1.67 lakh polling stations are expected to participate. Counting of votes scheduled for June 4.
The External Affairs Ministry of India dismissed a US report on human rights violations in Manipur as biased, stating it shows a lack of understanding of India.
Top events of the day: Polling for phase 2 of the Lok Sabha election, PM Narendra Modi's rallies, NSE halved the lot size of its Nifty futures and options contracts to 25 shares and more