Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, April 27, 2026

A security scare briefly disrupted a high-profile political gathering in Washington, forcing evacuations and an abrupt halt to proceedings. President Donald Trump was uninjured after a reported shooting scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Authorities evacuated top US leaders following an unspecified threat, with one law enforcement official suggesting a shooter may have opened fire. The incident remains unclear and the event has been postponed. Read more In aviation news, a safety incident at Delhi airport led to an emergency evacuation during takeoff operations in the early hours of Sunday. A Swiss International Air Lines aircraft was forced to reject takeoff after an engine issue. The Airbus A330, carrying over 200 passengers, was evacuated using emergency slides. Six passengers were taken for medical evaluation, while crew and others were safe. Read more On the economic front, India is set to deepen trade ties with New Zealand through a long-anticipated agreement. India and New Zealand will sign a free trade pact on April 27 aimed at doubling bilateral trade and expanding market access for Indian exporters. The deal is also expected to bring in long-term investment inflows. Read more Meanwhile, India’s top policy advisory body has been reshaped with new leadership appointments. The government has appointed economist Ashok Lahiri as Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, alongside four new members. The move is aimed at strengthening economic policymaking and accelerating reform priorities. Read more