UPSC Current Affairs 14 April 2026 — The Hindu

• SC tells EC that voting is a sentimental right
• Delimitation will not affect southern States: Goyal
• Rise in middle class vulnerability
• India about to make greatest decision of 21st century: PM
• Plea seeks biometric verification of voters at polling stations
• EC launches helpline, email to report issues
• SC asks NIA to check political background in Malda gherao case
• SC seeks Centre’s response to plea on proper MSP for crops
• SC ‘protects’ Lalu from appearing in person in trial
• Onus on SC to protect faith in democracy
• The DAILY QUIZ
• Protracted Iran conflict narrows Bank of Japan’s rate-hike options
• War to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meets
• West Asia war’s global energy crisis boosts China’s clean tech advantage
• ‘Below normal’ rain likely for first time in 11 years
• Food prices push retail inflation up to 3.4% in March
• World Bank chief cautions on jobs crisis even after war ends
• Greece’s ancient sites get climate stress check-up
• Congress issues three-line whip to its LS MPs; unlikely to back delimitation
• Harivansh likely to return as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
• ‘Stalin promoting false narrative that delimitation will hurt southern States’
• State Census offices told to monitor online narratives
• Kejriwal seeks Delhi HC judge’s recusal in excise policy case
• BJD appoints Manas Mangaraj as its new leader in Rajya Sabha
• Telangana CM moots hybrid, GSDP-based delimitation method
• Rajasthan’s 60 GW projects awaiting transmission links
• Summer splash
• The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy
• Reclaiming Ambedkar for a modern Andhra Pradesh
• Hungary for change
• Development in West Bengal leaves much to be desired
• Syrian troops move into Lebanon: Cairo warns
• Sir A. Conan Doyle’s claim challenged
• Subhas Chandra Bose: the paradox of a revolutionary’s theory and praxis
• Know your English
• RMZ to invest $35 bn in data units, AI infra
• Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South
• Physics has not figured out why matter comes in ‘flavours’
• The science QUIZ
• Jakson Group forays into electric mobility segment, energy solutions
• China March new loans jumps less than expected
• U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region
• Israeli troops fire tear gas at schoolchildren in West Bank
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• Two suspended staff are brain behind TCS Nashik case: police
• Baisakhi: new beginnings
• Overall situation improved significantly in Manipur: CM
• GE, IAF to set up engine repair facility for Tejas fleet
• Sitharaman, Stalin clash over paddy incentive
• Parched again
• As blockade begins, 2 tankers arrive to pump in Iran crude
• ‘India will have preferential access to 38 developed nations’
• Men and machines
• Indices plunge 1% as U.S.-Iran talks collapse
• LIC board approves 1:1 bonus share issue
• Pirojsha to succeed Nadir at Godrej Industries Group
• Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran war hits mall sales
• U.S., Israel met ‘strategic defeat’ in war, says Iranian envoy to India Mohammad Fathali
• Orban loses Hungary vote to newcomer Peter Magyar
• Religious art
• Pope Leo says he is not afraid of U.S. after Trump’s broadside
• Israel says its troops surrounded key town in southern Lebanon
• Russia offers to take in enriched uranium from Iran, says Peskov
• Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared, say NGOs
• Iran and Strait of Hormuz: a lone struggle for control of the world’s vital artery
• Hand to mouth
• Bulgaria’s former President Rumen Radev tipped to win snap election
• Assam moves SC against Telangana HC relief to Khera
• Math is ‘legal representative’ of deceased swamiji, rules Karnataka HC
• CM stoking fear over delimitation: BJP leader
• Artemis II draws flood of conspiracy theories
• Actor Vijay appeals against judge’s refusal to strike down ₹1.5-cr. I-T penalty
• Father, son and big fight: it runs in the family for two BJP candidates in North 24 Parganas
• Owaisi slams former ally Humayun Kabir
• 3 Nigerians booked for taking part in Bengal rally
• Press Club slams attack on office of Assamese daily
• Asha Bhosle cremated with state honours at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park
• LPG supply situation in Delhi is under control, deliveries outpacing bookings, says CM
• Predatory loan apps in focus after Kerala student’s death
• Tribute to Ambedkar
• 23 rescued after fire breaks out in building in Hyderabad
• A.P. bans fishing by motorised boats from April 15 to June 14
• letters to the editor
• Paediatrician who flagged ORS labelling resigns from IAP
• ED arrests director of I-PAC in Bengal coal ‘scam’ case
• Resign as PM if you want to be BJP’s face in West Bengal, CM tells Modi
• Trinamool vandalised helipad: Cong.
• Maoist killed in Bastar; first instance after March 31
• Nitish likely to resign today, new Bihar govt. a day later
• Manesar violence: six arrested for ‘inciting’ protesting workers
• Rajasthan govt. delaying local polls over ‘fear of defeat’: Pilot
• Two more bodies recovered, Mathura boat toll climbs to 15
• It’s time for a double-engine govt. in T.N., says BJP national president
• Karnataka legislators meet Kharge in Delhi
• Congress and CPI(M) ask why turnout data was delayed in Kerala
• Sleeper bus seized, 40 private buses booked in Tirupati
• Ex-temple Board official gets bail in Sabarimala theft case
• A flawed beginning and lack of cohesion
• At least 100 killed in Nigeria after air force strike hits market
• Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters
• Debutants Praful, Sakib breathe fire for Sunrisers
• Revitalised CSK hosts bottom-placed KKR
• Have the Impact Players lived up to the billing?
• One win can change everything: Allen
• SCOREBOARD
• Praful’s manifestation of a dream start turns true in dramatic fashion
• Every player hopes for a debut like this, says Sunrisers’ Sakib
• This was the right move: Kishan on picking Praful and Sakib
• GT-CSK fixtures swapped due to civic polls in Ahmedabad
• Lengthy breaks defeat the purpose of T20s
• Gritty McIlroy hangs in to retain the Masters
• After a near-perfect week at Badminton Asia C’ships, Ayush hopes to take the next big step
• Inter Milan all but wraps up Serie A title
• Plans afoot to bring back Formula One to India in 2027
• Indian Squash Tour in Chennai from Thursday
• ICC increases Women’s T20 WC prize pool by 10%
• Russians get World Aquatics’ nod to compete under flag
• Sports Minister felicitates medal-winning para archers
• Champions League quarterfinal (second leg)
• Rajat Patidar — the new king of Chinnaswamy