A SpiceJet aircraft hit a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing at Delhi airport. Both aircraft were damaged in the incident. SpiceJet said its B737-700 suffered damage to the right winglet. The Akasa plane was hit on its left horizontal stabiliser. Akasa said its aircraft was stationary at the time. “Preliminary information indicates that Akasa’s aircraft was stationary,” a spokesperson said. All passengers and crew were safe and later moved out. SpiceJet has grounded the aircraft. Both airlines said authorities have been informed and an investigation is underway. (PC: India Today)

Israel said talks with Lebanon leaders will take place today, according to an Israeli minister. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to speak with President Joseph Aoun. Lebanon had earlier raised doubts about the plan after Donald Trump said talks would happen. Trump wrote he was “trying to get a little breathing room”. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued in southern Lebanon, with new warnings issued to residents. Hezbollah said it fired rockets at Israel. Tensions remain high as both sides continue military action. (PC: BBC)

Atiqa Mir has become the highest-ranked female driver in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking. The 11-year-old is placed seventh overall in the OK-NJ class. The rankings are issued by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. Atiqa was moved early into the junior category due to her strong performance. She also secured a podium finish in a race in Valencia last month. Her father Asif Mir said it is a “proud moment for India”. He added she must keep working hard to improve further. (PC: X)

The United States said it will not extend sanctions waivers that allowed countries like India to buy oil from Russia and Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil.” The waiver had allowed Indian refiners to buy oil already loaded on ships. It was introduced for 30 days to stabilise global prices during the Iran conflict. India was a major buyer under this relief. The move comes despite requests from Asian countries to extend the waiver. US lawmakers had criticised the policy for helping Moscow. (PC: HT)

Amir Hamza, co-founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, was shot by unidentified gunmen outside a news channel office in Lahore. He is in critical condition in hospital. Police said attackers opened fire at a vehicle near Hamdard Chowk. A Lahore Police official said a search operation is underway to find the attackers. Hamza is a US-designated terrorist linked to multiple attacks in India. He worked closely with Hafiz Saeed and held key roles in recruitment and funding. He also wrote and edited publications linked to the group. (PC: India Today)

Chinese commentary says China played a central role in failed ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad. Analysts claim Beijing led efforts through backchannels while Pakistan handled visible mediation. Chinese platforms blame US and Israeli actions for tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. They highlight China’s outreach and “invisible” diplomacy. A commentator said Washington was “playing the China card”. Some claims suggest China ensured safety for Iran’s team. The narrative presents Beijing as decisive, while Pakistan is described as a proxy with limited independent role. (PC: The Print)

Iran used a Chinese-built satellite to track US military sites in the Middle East, a report said. The satellite, TEE-01B, was developed by Earth Eye and later taken over by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It was used to monitor bases in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq and Kuwait. The report said it also tracked US-linked sites and key infrastructure in the Gulf. A former Western intelligence official said such a launch would need approval from authorities. China has denied giving military support to Iran. The report also said Iran may have accessed Russian satellite data during the conflict. (PC: X)

India’s trade team will visit Washington from April 20 for fresh talks as the US prepares new tariff rules. The team will be led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said both sides will discuss ongoing investigations and next steps. “We are looking at finalising the legal agreement,” he said. The talks come after US Section 301 probes into several countries, including India. The US has raised concerns over India’s trade surplus and excess capacity in sectors like steel and solar. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had earlier said talks would resume after clarity on US tariffs. (PC: X)

Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine killed at least 15 people and injured around 90, officials said. In Kyiv, four people died, including a 12-year-old boy, after a residential building collapsed. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescuers pulled survivors from the rubble. Three people were killed in Dnipro, while eight died in Odesa. In Kharkiv, two elderly people were injured. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the strikes “war crimes” and urged other countries to take action and increase pressure on Russia. (PC: BBC)

The Centre faces a tough test to pass the delimitation bill, as Opposition numbers can block it in the Lok Sabha. The bill needs about 360 votes if all members are present. The NDA has around 293 MPs, falling short by about 67. The Opposition has around 234 MPs, enough to stop the two-thirds mark. Leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge said the bill is “politically motivated”. Rahul Gandhi called it a “conspiracy”. The government says it will push women’s reservation. But without support from allies and rivals, passage remains uncertain.