India urged reopening the Strait of Hormuz, noting the loss of its mariners. At a UK‑hosted meeting with 60+ nations, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stressed secure shipping and diplomatic solutions.

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. China objects to authorizing force, raising concerns over regional tensions and shipping safety.

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized US President Donald Trump for mocking his marriage and wife, calling the remarks “neither elegant nor up to standard” during a rare personal clash between the two leaders.

Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Singh Jattana and his driver were killed when a truck struck their SUV on Haryana’s KMP Expressway while they were changing a flat tyre. The truck driver fled the scene; a gunman was injured.

Iran has assured India that its ships can safely navigate the Strait of Hormuz despite escalating West Asia conflicts. The reassurance aims to protect Indian trade and oil shipments amid regional tensions affecting critical maritime routes.

A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck near Ternate, Indonesia, early April 2, causing one death and building damage. Authorities issued a tsunami warning, later lifted after minor waves were observed.

A Delhi court has dismissed a defamation complaint against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, filed by Lipika Mitra. The judge ruled there was no sufficient basis to continue the case, which stemmed from remarks made during the 2024 election campaign.

A drone attack, blamed on Iran–linked forces, struck Kuwait International Airport, igniting a large fire and causing damage. Officials reported structural destruction but no confirmed civilian casualties. Airport operations were disrupted as emergency teams worked to control the blaze.

The IMD has warned that India will experience more heatwave days from April to June, mainly in eastern, central, and northwestern regions. Some areas may face several extra hot days, though occasional rain could provide brief relief from rising temperatures.

Spain has closed its airspace and barred US military planes from its bases for operations related to the Iran war, signaling strong opposition to the conflict and straining ties with the United States.