U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to negotiate a deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz by 24 hours, threatening infrastructure attacks if no agreement is reached. In India, the last day for filing nominations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly and the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls is April 6, 2026, with voting scheduled for April 23. BJP leader Nitin Gadkari stated that the party is focused on infiltrators, not against Muslims, and is optimistic about winning in Assam and West Bengal. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate will investigate the assets of Ashok Kharat, accused of fraud and rape, and Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign amid a spreading measles outbreak, which has resulted in 17 confirmed deaths. In sports, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a victory against the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, marking a challenging season for the latter.