Daily Current Affairs – April 5, 2026

India's trade relations are being tested by the escalating conflict in West Asia. According to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, the crisis poses challenges on both import and export fronts, with West Asia accounting for nearly 12-13 percent of Indian exports. The situation's full ramifications will likely unfold over the next few weeks.

As Europe grapples with shifting tides in global trade and burgeoning geopolitical tensions, India's trade landscape might pivot dramatically. The anticipated EU-India Free Trade Agreement stands to disrupt numerous sectors, with some European industries bracing for intensified competition from their Indian counterparts.

During the demolition drive near Charminar, Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Mirza Rahmath Baig Quadri came in support of the shop owners, and started arguing with the police and GHMC staff aggressively.

Madhya Pradesh, a State with the country’s largest tiger population, recorded 55 tiger deaths last year, the highest in a single year since Project Tiger was launched in 1973

The latest actions were taken just this week when Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined they were no longer eligible for either lawful permanent resident status, or to enter the United States

Bandhan Bank reported a 12.6% YoY rise in advances to Rs 1.54 lakh crore and 10% growth in total deposits for Q4 FY26. Retail deposits led the surge, while the CASA ratio stood at 29.31%. Collection efficiency remained strong at 98.9%, despite broader market headwinds.

Eight stocks have delivered over 50% returns in each of the last three fiscal years, defying broader market volatility. With gains ranging from 500% to over 3,100%, these consistent outperformers highlight strong underlying momentum despite fluctuating benchmark returns across FY24 to FY26.

Bank holidays next week, 6 April – 12 April: Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with the central bank releasing a list of bank holidays at the beginning of each year.

The development is significant as it comes at a time when the government has tightened oversight of board-level appointments in public sector banks following recent lapses and controversies related to vigilance disclosures.