Top news of the day: Kerala High Court initiates suo motu action over hartal by Dalit, Adivasi groups; U.S. says examining latest Iran proposal on Strait of Hormuz, and more
The Kerala High Court initiated suo motu contempt action over a hartal called by Dalit and Adivasi groups, directing authorities to report on related violence and disruptions. The U.S. is reviewing Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed since the start of the U.S.-Israeli offensive, impacting global energy markets. Meanwhile, the UAE exited OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a significant blow to the oil alliance amid ongoing regional tensions.
- ▪The Kerala High Court launched contempt proceedings over a hartal linked to the death of a BDS student and demanded a report on violence and traffic disruptions.
- ▪The U.S. is examining Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route blocked since the U.S.-Israeli offensive began.
- ▪The BJP won nine municipal corporations in Gujarat's local elections, securing all 52 seats in the Morbi Municipal Corporation.
- ▪The UAE withdrew from OPEC and OPEC+, undermining the unity of the oil-producing bloc during a period of global energy instability.
- ▪WhatsApp reported banning 9,400 accounts linked to digital scams and impersonations after uncovering a network operating largely from Cambodia.
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Kerala High Court initiates suo motu contempt action over hartal by Dalit, Adivasi groupsThe Kerala High Court has initiated a suo motu contempt of court action on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) hartal called by Dalit and Adivasi organisations in connection with the death of BDS student Nithin and directed the DGP (Law and Order) to submit a report by the same day evening on the alleged violent incidents and traffic hold-ups in different districts. The court has also issued notice to those who gave a call for the hartal. The court had, in multiple judgments, earlier held that loss or damage to members of the public and to the government during hartals and strikes would be deemed as illegal and unconstitutional and would invite contempt action.U.S.
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