LIVE India News Updates on April 19: India ships second battery of BrahMos cruise missile to the Philippines

India has shipped the second BrahMos missile battery to the Philippines under a $370 million deal. Talks are ongoing with Indonesia, Vietnam, and others as India expands its defence exports under ‘Make in India’.

UC Berkeley scientists claim to have unlocked a never-before-seen colour called 'Olo' by stimulating individual M-cones in the retina using lasers. The hue is said to be ultra-saturated and unreplicable by any digital display.

In Gujarat’s first such case, the State Monitoring Cell seized Rs 28 lakh worth of cannabis, including ‘Zombie E-Cigarettes’ ordered via the dark web, during a raid in Navsari. Two were arrested; probe into supply chain continues.

A viral video of a Bengaluru auto driver refusing to speak Hindi has reignited the language debate, drawing mixed reactions on social media over linguistic pride, Hindi imposition, and mutual respect in a cosmopolitan city.

CPI(M) Kerala Secretary MV Govindan criticizes the Waqf amendment act, calling it a deliberate move by the BJP-led government to undermine minority rights and a violation of the Constitution's basic structure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Orthodox Easter.

Nine months after a deadly landslide devastated Wayanad, Kerala has launched 'Project Punnapuzha'. The Rs 195 crore mission is projected to clear 5.7 million cubic meters of debris and restore the altered course of the river.

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, accused of drug-related offenses, has been released on bail after extensive police interrogation. He confessed to past drug use and is scheduled for further questioning on April 22. 

Delhi Capitals' KL Rahul became the 11th player to hit 200 IPL sixes, achieving the milestone faster than MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers. Rahul's aggressive 28-run cameo against Gujarat Titans highlighted his form.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday asserted that the party will not be intimidated by the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons in connection with the National Herald case.

Khooni Vaisakhi, a powerful poem by a Jallianwala Bagh survivor, was banned by the British—but it endures over a century later. An empire feared its words, and its message still demands to be read.

Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his wife Sunita danced at their daughter Harshita's wedding. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann also joined in. Videos of their dance performances have gone viral.

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has been arrested by Kerala Police in Kochi for alleged consumption of narcotics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Saudi Arabia next week at the invitation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has been arrested under the NDPS Act following a drug raid at a Kochi hotel. 

Delhi Police on Saturday filed a status report in the case of alleged defacement of public property against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former MLA, and an MCD councillor.

Elon Musk has said it was an "honor" to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that he looks forward to visiting India later this year.

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko appeared at the Ernakulam Town North Police Station for questioning regarding a drug raid at a hotel. 

The Ministry of External Affairs has demanded swift action from Dhaka and urged protection for Hindus, citing a worrying pattern of targeted violence in recent months.

Home Minister Parameshwara said Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will take a final call on the caste census after cabinet consultations. Meanwhile, HD Kumaraswamy slammed the move as political drama to distract from Congress government’s failures.