Highlights of India Today Hindi – 8th April 2026 Issue

Cover Story: Iran War Fallout
Jung Ki Maar
Three weeks into the Iran war, the International Energy Agency says disruptions in the Middle East match the scale of past oil crises and the 2022 gas shock. The global economy is slowing, inflation is rising, and memories of the COVID-19 downturn return. The Government of India has shifted from reactive steps to structured crisis management.

Energy
Sankat Seedhe Chulhe Par
Supply disruptions are pushing up energy costs, exposing import dependence and raising risks of prolonged price and supply pressures.

Diaspora
Ab Bas Intejaar Me Akhen
War-hit West Asia disrupts trade and travel, forcing Indians to return home amid stalled shipments and falling salaries.

Manufacturing & MSME
Karaah Uthe Karkhane
Rising freight costs, gas shortages and stalled exports are straining manufacturers and impacting the MSME ecosystem.

Fertilizer & Agriculture
Khareef Par Urea Sankat Ke Baadal
Tight fertiliser supplies and rising costs threaten farm output, margins and prices.

Upfront: Central Armed Police Forces
Varchasv Par Naya Kanoon
A proposed bill by the Union Home Ministry to formalise IPS dominance faces Opposition criticism over CAPF career concerns.

Mandate 2026: BJP
Pair Jamane Ke Naye Daon Pech
The Bharatiya Janata Party is confident of retaining Assam, gaining in Bengal and expanding in southern states.

Mandate 2026: Congress
Tukdon Me Ladegi Baaji
The Indian National Congress shows mixed strength—competitive in Kerala but weaker elsewhere due to internal issues and fragile alliances.