US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call to discuss the war. The US said peace "has never been closer." Zelenskyy asked for more air defence missiles to protect civilians. Trump said he would work with Europe to provide support. They also talked about intelligence sharing and securing Ukraine’s power plants. Both leaders agreed to push for prisoner exchanges and to bring missing Ukrainian children home. They instructed their teams to plan a partial ceasefire and discuss expanding it to the Black Sea. More talks will happen soon in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan praised astronaut Sunita Williams' safe return from space. He said he was confident in the mission's success and closely followed the landing. He also noted that India could learn from this nine-month NASA mission. Prime Minister Modi has invited Williams to India. Dr Narayanan said ISRO would welcome her support for India's Gaganyaan Mission. He stressed the importance of confidence and taking risks in life. He acknowledged the challenges of space missions but said ISRO is ready to face them. Williams' journey lasted longer than planned due to a technical issue in her spacecraft.

A foreign national was killed, and four others were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a UN headquarters in Gaza, the local health ministry said. Israel denied targeting the UN site, saying it struck a Hamas location where attacks were being planned. On the same day, at least 20 Palestinians died as Israel resumed airstrikes. The military warned that the assault was "just the beginning." The war began in 2023 after Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people. In response, Israel's strikes have killed over 49,000 people. India called for humanitarian aid and the release of all hostages.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted a ceasefire proposal from the United States. In a call with US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy agreed to stop strikes on Russian energy and civilian sites. He said this was a step toward ending the war. The US also proposed an unconditional ceasefire on the frontline, which Ukraine accepted. Talks between the US and Ukraine took place in Jeddah. Zelenskyy shared the update on X, saying they will continue working on peace. It is unclear if Russia will agree to the deal.

Newly declassified documents on the 1963 John F. Kennedy assassination reveal CIA “black sites” in Kolkata and New Delhi. Russian media outlet RT shared findings from the US National Archives, highlighting the agency’s covert operations in India during the Cold War. These secret facilities were allegedly used for intelligence gathering, detentions, and interrogations. The revelation raises questions about past CIA activities in India. The report, published by The Week, comes amid global scrutiny of US intelligence practices. The Indian government has not yet commented on the claims.

Punjab Police clashed with farmers at Mohali as authorities dismantled protest sites at Khanauri and Shambhu borders. Over 200 farmers, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher, were detained. The protests, ongoing since February 2024, demand a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Internet services were suspended in parts of Punjab. State Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema defended the eviction, citing economic disruptions. Talks between farmer leaders and Union ministers remained inconclusive, with the next meeting set for May 4. Opposition parties slammed the AAP government, accusing it of betraying farmers.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month stay in space, landing in the SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule off the Florida coast. Williams, along with Butch Wilmore and Crew-9 members, was rescued following Boeing’s Starliner propulsion failure. The astronauts, welcomed with cheers and even dolphins at splashdown, are now undergoing a 45-day rehabilitation to readjust to Earth’s gravity. The White House credited Donald Trump for ensuring their safe return. Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat is preparing celebrations. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully completed the mission, with Crew-10 now taking over at the ISS.

Israel has launched a ground operation in Gaza a day after airstrikes ended a ceasefire in place since January. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the operation aims to expand the security zone and create a partial buffer between northern and southern Gaza. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Gazans to return hostages and remove Hamas. The Gaza Health Ministry reported 436 deaths, including 183 children, with 678 wounded. The IDF claims it targets militants, while the UN calls it one of the deadliest conflicts for humanitarian workers. Strikes continued Wednesday at a lower intensity.

The US Supreme Court is expected to review 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana’s plea seeking a stay on his extradition to India. Judges will consider the application during a private conference on April 4, 2025. A copy of the plea has been distributed, but only cases gaining support from at least four judges proceed further. Rana’s earlier review petition was rejected on January 21. India seeks his extradition for alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which killed 166 people. The Supreme Court’s decision is expected on the next working day after the conference.

Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their opening match of IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), replacing regular captain Hardik Pandya, who is serving a one-match suspension for a slow over-rate violation in IPL 2024. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed the decision, highlighting Yadav as the ideal stand-in captain. Pandya admitted to the over-rate lapse and accepted the penalty. MI will also be without Jasprit Bumrah due to a back injury, but the team remains focused on their campaign to secure a record sixth IPL title despite early setbacks.