25 April 2026 Top 10 News: Big defection from AAP to BJP in Punjab, Iran-US talks in Pakistan, RBI cancels Paytm bank license, heatwave red alert across the country, RCB victory in IPL 2026, India-US trade agreement progress, Manipur violence, rupee fall, DeepSeek AI launched.
Today Top 10 Morning News: On the morning of 25 April 2026, many big news have come out from the country and the world, whose impact is clearly visible on politics, economy, international relations and common life. Major political defection in Punjab has changed the electoral equations, while tensions and talks between Iran and America have increased global concern. In India, there is a stir on the economic front due to the strict action of RBI and falling rupee, while on the other hand, the scorching heat has affected the life. The excitement of IPL continues in the sports world, while the entry of new AI models in the technology sector has intensified the competition. Let’s take a look at all these incidents, which are in today’s headlines.
1. Big political defection in Punjab, shock to AAP
There has been a big upheaval in the politics of Punjab, where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suffered a serious setback before the 2027 assembly elections. Seven Rajya Sabha MPs of the party, including Raghav Chadha, left the party and joined Bharatiya Janata Party. This step is indicating a change in the political equation not only at the state but also at the national level. AAP has accused BJP by terming it as “Operation Lotus”, while BJP is calling it a sign of changing public confidence.
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2. Iran-US talks in Pakistan, Gulf crisis deepens
Amid increasing tension between Iran and America, the second round of peace talks is going to start in Pakistan. Iran’s delegation is led by Abbas Araghchi, while the US side includes Jared Kushner. Pressure on the global energy market has increased due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump is demanding a permanent solution, while there is a danger of oil supply stopping if the crisis deepens.
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3. Big decision of RBI: License of Paytm Payments Bank canceled
Taking a strict step, the Reserve Bank of India has canceled the license of Paytm Payments Bank. This decision has been taken due to violation of regulatory standards for a long time. This decision, effective from April 24, 2026, may affect millions of customers. Now the court will be approached for the process of closure of the bank, which has increased the stir in the digital payment sector.
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4. Heatwave alert across the country, IMD issues red warning
India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert regarding extreme heat in many parts of the country. The situation is serious in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra with the temperature reaching 44°C. The government has advised people to adopt measures to prevent heatstroke. The crisis may deepen in the coming days due to water shortage and increasing demand for electricity.
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5. IPL 2026: RCB wins, race for playoffs intensifies
Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a spectacular win by defeating Gujarat Titans. Virat Kohli’s brilliant batting led the team to victory. With this win, RCB has reached second place in the points table. The race for the playoffs has now become more exciting, where every match is becoming decisive.
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6. Progress in India-US trade talks
Important talks took place in Washington, DC regarding bilateral trade agreement between India and America. The focus of the talks is to reduce trade barriers and strengthen strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. This agreement can give a new direction to the economies of both the countries, especially in times of global economic uncertainty.
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7. Withdrawal of nuclear energy projects in America
After almost a decade, America has started the construction of new nuclear power plants. This step is considered important to meet the energy demand and reduce carbon emissions. This policy change represents a major shift in the energy strategy of the United States and could play an important role in the transition to a clean energy future.
8. Violence intensifies in Manipur, three people died
The situation has worsened due to increasing tension between the Kuki and Naga communities in Manipur. Three people died in the violence in Ukhrul district. The deployment of security forces has been increased and the administration is appealing to maintain peace. This situation is becoming a serious challenge for the internal security of the state.
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9. Rupee fell, economic pressure increased
The Indian rupee has fallen to a decade low against the US dollar due to global tensions and capital outflows. Rising oil prices have further increased the pressure on inflation. Reserve Bank of India is monitoring the situation and working on a possible intervention strategy.
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10. DeepSeek’s new AI model launched, tech race intensifies
DeepSeek has launched its new V4 AI model, which is said to have a context capacity of up to 1 million tokens. This launch will further intensify the AI competition between China and America. This low cost and high capacity model can prove to be a big gamechanger for the tech industry.