Evening News Wrap: India’s GDP growth in the last quarter was better than expectations; K Annamalai started a new political movement and much more. india news
- India’s economy grew 7.8 percent in the last quarter of FY26, taking the full-year growth rate to 7.7 percent and exceeding estimates.
- Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has launched a new political movement, signaling a change in his political journey after quitting the BJP.
- Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed that support for his rebel faction is increasing, increasing political uncertainty in West Bengal.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said he was present during the attack that killed former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, giving new information about the early days of the conflict.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has renewed his offer to jointly develop and produce Su-57 fighter jets with India, highlighting defense cooperation between the two countries.
Here are the top stories of the day
India’s GDP growth in the last quarter of FY 2026 was better than expectations
India’s economy grew 7.8 percent year-on-year in the January-March quarter of FY26, beating expectations and taking the full-year growth rate to 7.7 percent. Strong performance in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors contributed to the expansion, cementing India’s position as one of the world’s fastest growing major economies. Read the full story
Annamalai started a new political movement after leaving BJP
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has launched a political movement called “We the Leaders”, inviting people interested in education, health care, sustainability and youth leadership to participate. He said the initiative aims to promote a development-oriented political culture and has outlined a governance model focused on community engagement and data-driven decision making. Read the full story
Ritabrata Banerjee claims growing support for TMC rebel faction
Expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed that support for the rebel group he leads will continue to grow within the West Bengal Assembly. His comments come amid the ongoing turmoil in the state’s political landscape with competing claims to leadership positions and changing political alliances. Read the full story
Araghchi referred to the attack that killed Iran’s former supreme leader
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said he was inside former supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s office when it was attacked during the initial wave of US-Israeli attacks on Tehran. He then described the uncertainty surrounding Khamenei’s fate and reiterated Iran’s position on regional security and the broader consequences of the conflict. Read the full story
Putin revives proposal for joint India-Russia Su-57 fighter program
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow is ready to jointly develop and advance the fifth generation fighter jet Su-57 with India without any restrictions. The proposal comes as India evaluates future air combat requirements while pursuing its indigenous advanced multirole combat aircraft program and comprehensive defense modernization plans. Read the full story