On April 3, 2026, Israel reported a barrage of missile attacks from Iran, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to warn of plans to destroy remaining Iranian infrastructure. Trump stated that more of Iran's bridges and energy facilities are in his sights, while Iranian officials condemned the strikes on civilian structures. In Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released a list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, with Union Minister L. Murugan contesting from Avanashi. The Congress party also announced its candidates for 27 out of 28 constituencies allotted to it by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Meanwhile, Raghav Chadha, recently removed as the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) deputy leader, expressed his determination to continue raising public issues. In West Bengal, police arrested Moffakkerul Islam, the alleged mastermind behind recent violence, while Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned of a decisive response to any aggression from India. The Supreme Court of India is considering granting ex-servicemen status to military cadets disabled during training. Additionally, a U.S.-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian oil shifted its course from India to China, and the UN praised Indian peacekeepers for reopening a vital supply route in South Sudan. In Myanmar, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected President, solidifying military rule amid ongoing resistance.