On April 14, several key news stories emerged from India and around the world. The Supreme Court of India referred activist Teesta Setalvad's request for her passport release to a three-judge bench, amid her ongoing legal challenges related to the 2002 post-Godhra riots. In political developments, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its handling of recent worker protests in Noida, alleging favoritism towards capitalists. Additionally, the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation involving self-styled godman Ashok Kharat. Internationally, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Britain would not support a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, distancing the country from the ongoing tensions related to the Iran war. In sports, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh noted India's growing recognition in various sports, while Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed hopes for the return of Formula 1 racing to India by 2027. The economic ramifications of the Middle East conflict are expected to overshadow discussions at the upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings, as rising oil prices threaten global economic stability.