1. Slight relief: No hike in petrol, diesel prices todayApril 1 brought in slight relief for the 'aam aadmi' as petrol and diesel prices remained constant after 9 hikes in 10 days amounting to Rs 6.40 per litre.
2. Rs 250 hike in commercial 19-kg LPG cylinder
Prices of 19-kg LPG cylinders meant for commercial use were hiked by Rs 250, taking their cost to Rs 2,253 per cylinder.
3. Russian foreign minister to meet Jaishankar today
Amid allegations by Ukraine and the West that Moscow is yet to act on its claim of pulling back troops in some places, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov will meet his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar in Delhi.
4. Violent protests in Sri Lanka over economic crisis
Violent protests broke out in Sri Lanka on March 31, amid a burgeoning economic crisis leading to shortage of essentials including fuel, food, medicines etc.
5. IPL Points Table: RR at top, SRH at bottom
After 6 days of matches, Rajasthan Royals are at the top of the IPL 2022 points table, with Sunrisers Hyderabad at the bottom.