Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children in less than a month.

The government, in partnership with the World Health Organisation, the UN children's agency and the Gavi vaccine alliance, began working to vaccinate children aged 6 months to 5 years old in 18 high-risk districts on Sunday and will expand nationwide in phases from next month, a joint statement said.

A UNICEF official said the agency was deeply concerned about the sharp rise in cases, which was putting the youngest and most vulnerable children at serious risk.

"This resurgence highlights critical immunity gaps, particularly among zero-dose and under-vaccinated children, while infections among infants under nine months, who are not yet eligible for routine vaccination, are especially alarming," said Rana Flowers, the agency's representative in Bangladesh.

Campbell Wilson has stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air India, news agency PTI has reported. Wilson had taken charge as CEO and Managing Director in July 2022, after former Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci opted out of the role earlier that year amid controversy.

The Tata Group had completed its acquisition of the airline from the government in January 2022.

Wilson had communicated his intention to resign to the board before formally stepping down. An official statement from Air India on the development was still awaited.

Earlier this year, another source had indicated that the Tata Group had begun searching for a successor, with Wilson’s five-year term originally scheduled to run until 2027.

India has marked a major milestone in its nuclear energy programme as indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained criticality.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the landmark achievement. In a social media post last night, PM Modi said, India is taking a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of country’s three-stage nuclear programme.

Highlighting the technological significance of the reactor, the Prime Minister said that this advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel than it consumes, reflects the depth of the nation’s scientific capability and the strength of its engineering enterprise. The Prime Minister also called this a decisive step towards harnessing India’s vast thorium reserves in the third stage of the programme. Calling it a proud moment for India, PM Modi congratulated the scientists and engineers involved in the project.

Over the next week, four gaganyatris (astronauts) will undergo an intense battery of tests wherein their physical, physiological, and mental strengths will be assessed in the backdrop of extreme living conditions in Ladakh.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) Friday announced the launch of Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment) to take place between April 2-9 in Leh. Results obtained from Mission MITRA will contribute towards designing and developing India’s manned Gaganyaan mission.

As part of this mission, four astronaut-designates – Shubhanshu Shukla, Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap – will be tested for their physiological, psychological, and operational dynamics under the behavioural set of tests. In addition, they will be observed for their abilities to communicate, adapt, and handle stress, and their resilience to extreme conditions, Isro said.

Painted in the 1890s, when Raja Ravi Varma was at the height of his prominence, the canvas ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ sold for a remarkable Rs 167.20 crore at Saffronart’s Spring Live Auction, setting a new world record for the highest value a work of Indian art ever sold at an auction.

The sale that took place in Mumbai on April 1 saw an intense bidding of seven minutes for the work that came from a private collection in Delhi and had a pre-sale estimate of ₹80–120 crore (USD 8.6–12.9 million). It was acquired by Dr Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Managing director of the Serum Institute of India. In a release, he noted, “I am privileged to have the opportunity to acquire, preserve, and care for the iconic Raja Ravi Varma painting Yashoda and Krishna. This national treasure deserves to be made available for public viewing periodically, and it will be my endeavour to facilitate this going forward.”

India and Azerbaijan today comprehensively reviewed the current state of bilateral relations, covering areas of mutual interest in Baku. They discussed trade, technology, tourism, pharmaceuticals, culture, people-to-people relations and the fight against cross-border terrorism. The External Affairs Ministry, in a statement, said that Secretary (West), External Affairs Ministry Sibi George, co-chaired 6th round of India-Azerbaijan Foreign Office Consultations with Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elnur Mammadov. Secretary (West), External Affairs Ministry, Sibi George, also called on the Azerbaijan Foreign Affairs Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. They reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and global matters of common interest. Mr George also met Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, Hikmet Hajiyev.

CSIR-CFTRI’s Incubation Ecosystem in Mysuru nurtures many food start-ups and entrepreneurs. Significantly, the incubated companies have filed 12 patents so far.

On Friday, the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre was launched on the CFTRI campus by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh. He interacted with the representatives of start-ups and also witnessed food innovations implemented with CFTRI’s support.

BIRAC-BioNEST has been developed to nurture entrepreneurial talent in food bioprocessing and biotechnology research. The facility supports advanced research, scale-up, and efficacy studies pertaining to food bioprocessing and biotechnology. It facilitates startups in converting innovative concepts into commercially viable technologies, according to CFTRI.

The Universal Parsi Registration Drive witnessed an enthusiastic response in Mumbai on Saturday, with around 300 fresh registrations completed during a special facilitation camp organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in collaboration with the Bombay Parsi Panchayat.

The registrations were carried out through the Jiyo Parsi portal, marking a significant push to expand outreach within the Parsi community and strengthen participation in government initiatives aimed at addressing demographic concerns.

Launched in 2013-14, the Jiyo Parsi scheme is a flagship Central Sector initiative designed to arrest the declining population of the Parsi community. The programme offers a range of support measures, including medical assistance for fertility treatments and pregnancy-related care, financial support for childcare and elderly dependents, as well as counselling and awareness initiatives.

Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner in Rajasthan yesterday, marking over four decades of dedicated service in the strategically important regions of the western sector.

The Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said that on this day in 1980, the project played a vital role in developing and maintaining infrastructure in Rajasthan, Punjab and the northern parts of Gujarat. It added that infrastructures constructed by BRO are connecting border areas, and it is contributing to national security as well as regional development.

The Ministry noted that with its motto “Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas”, Project Chetak is one of the largest projects of the BRO in terms of geographical area. The project has covered more than 4 thousand kilometres of road network and 2 hundred 14 kilometers of Ditch Cum Bund. It supports the Defence Forces by maintaining key feeder roads towards the International Border, with continuous efforts underway to upgrade them to National Highway Double Lane specifications.

NMDC Limited has announced the appointment of Shri Anurag Kapil (DIN: 06640383) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Person (KMP) of the company, effective 31st March 2026. He succeeds Smt. G Anupama, who has ceased to hold the position of CFO and KMP.

This appointment is in accordance with the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, Order No. S-14013/1/2024-BLA dated 18th March 2026. Shri Kapil will hold the position for a period of five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Shri Anurag Kapil is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer of the 1998 batch with over 26 years of experience in finance, public policy, and governance across Indian Railways and Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).