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In Bihar, JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha said the process for forming a new government will begin after April 13, following political developments involving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The BJP is expected to play a key role in selecting the next chief minister

The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election battle is intensifying in about 65–70 closely contested seats where voter list revisions have removed over 90 lakh names, potentially reshaping outcomes in key constituencies like Nandigram, Bhabanipur, and districts such as Murshidabad and North 24 Parganas

Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92 in Mumbai. Known for her unmatched versatility and a career spanning over eight decades with more than 12,000 songs, she leaves behind an unparalleled musical legacy that shaped generations

A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district against a husband and in-laws for allegedly killing a woman’s unborn children twice during pregnancies over dowry demands. Police said an investigation is underway and the accused are absconding

Indian equities rebounded sharply after six weeks of losses, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gaining nearly 6%. Analysts expect cautious trading ahead, driven by global geopolitical tensions, Q4 earnings, and currency and crude oil movements

An 18-year-old woman’s skeletal remains were recovered in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district after she went missing eight months ago. Police said the accused was arrested and confessed to murder following technical investigation, with the case now under judicial scrutiny

The annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28, lasting 57 days, said Manoj Sinha. Registration starts April 15 via banks and online, with pilgrims aged 13–70 allowed to undertake the journey

Expectations are rising among central government employees and pensioners as the 8th Pay Commission rollout nears, with focus on fitment factor, salary revisions, arrears and timelines, though implementation may take time based on trends from previous pay commissions.

A 15-year-old girl from Arunachal Pradesh missing since December was rescued from Rajasthan’s Banswara district. Police said a man was arrested after allegedly luring her via Snapchat, and she has been placed in a shelter home

World Bank has disbursed US$ 340 million for Amaravati Capital Phase-I, with further funding expected. The project, supported also by Asian Development Bank, aims to build infrastructure and boost jobs in Andhra Pradesh under a results-linked financing model

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra defended his satire in a privilege case, citing Bal Thackeray’s cartoons against Indira Gandhi to question proceedings initiated over his parody of Eknath Shinde. He argued that political satire is part of democratic free speech amid ongoing legislative scrutiny.

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ruled that insolvency proceedings by homebuyers must be limited to the defaulting project only, not entire realty firms. The tribunal stressed protecting other projects and stakeholders while confining claims and CIRP strictly to the concerned project

The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association urged Narendra Modi to act against piracy after leaked footage of Jana Nayagan surfaced online. Citing delays in certification, it warned of financial losses and called for stricter anti-piracy measures

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rushing implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging political motives. He demanded an all-party meeting on delimitation, warning lack of consultation undermines democratic consensus ahead of the special Parliament session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam before 2029 elections, calling for parliamentary unity to amend provisions, enabling 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies ahead of delimitation timeline

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle remains critical in a Mumbai hospital after cardiac arrest and pulmonary complications, with family requesting privacy as the 92-year-old icon, sister of Lata Mangeshkar, undergoes intensive treatment in ICU

India’s women’s football team lost 0-2 to Kenya in the FIFA Series 2026 semifinal, with goals from Martha Emedot and Tereza Obunya. Captain Pyari Xaxa sustained a head injury and was taken to the hospital. India faces Malawi in the third-place play-off

Sanju Samson’s spectacular 115 not out helped Chennai Super Kings secure a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals, his first IPL century of the season. Despite three early failures, Samson’s composed innings set CSK's first win in IPL 2026

Sainyam, a former junior world and Asian champion, achieved her best-ever finish at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Granada, Spain, placing fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol final. Palak also made the final, finishing seventh

Saba Karim lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his explosive 78-run knock, calling it the start of a new era in Indian cricket. Sooryavanshi, only 15, impressed with his maturity and ability to take on top fast bowlers in IPL 2026

Sujeet and Abhimanyu won gold in their respective freestyle final bouts at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Their victories helped India’s medal tally reach 14, with two more golds up for grabs on the final day

Mumbai Indians will look to fix their batting woes when they host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede. Despite a strong start to the season, MI has struggled in recent games. RCB, with their potent batting lineup, will pose a challenge

Sanju Samson’s dazzling 115* and Ayush Mhatre’s 59 helped CSK post 212/2. Jamie Overton’s superb 4/18 then guided Chennai to a 23-run win as Delhi Capitals fell short in their chase of 213. DC suffered their second straight loss

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