- Singer Asha Bhosle died at 92 in Mumbai, ending a seven-decade career that defined Indian playback music globally.
- US-Iran talks in Islamabad collapsed over negotiation disputes after 21 hours of discussion.
- India rejected China’s renaming of Arunachal Pradesh as baseless and warned that it harms efforts to stabilise bilateral relations.
- Nitish Kumar calls Cabinet meet on April 14 with resignation likely. Bihar may get a new CM the next day.
- UP police booked the husband and in-laws for allegedly causing two miscarriages through assault over dowry.
Here are the top 5 updates from the day:
Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92 in Mumbai after multi-organ failure, her family confirmed. With a career spanning seven decades and over 11,000 songs, she shaped Indian film music. Her last rites are scheduled in Mumbai as it marks the end of a golden era in playback singing. Read the full story.
US-Iran talks in Islamabad fail after 21 hours of discussion
US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal after 21 hours, as major differences over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, Strait of Hormuz control and regional demands stalled progress. Despite tensions and mistrust, both sides indicated negotiations would continue amid fragile diplomatic prospects. Read the full story.
India dismisses China’s ‘baseless’ renaming of places in Arunachal
India rejected China’s latest move to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a “mischievous attempt” to assert false claims. The government said such actions cannot change ground reality and warned that these moves undermine efforts to stabilise bilateral ties amid ongoing border tensions. Read the full story.
Nitish Kumar calls Bihar cabinet meeting on April 14 as state braces for new CM
Bihar politics intensified as Nitish Kumar prepared to resign from his CM position for a Rajya Sabha role, with a decision expected after an April 14 cabinet meeting. NDA leaders signalled BJP’s key role in choosing his successor, as speculations grow over potential candidates and internal tensions within JD(U). Read the full story.
Husband, in-laws booked for causing miscarriages over dowry in UP
Police booked a man and his two family members in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly causing two miscarriages by assaulting his wife over dowry demands. The woman accused them of repeated violence during pregnancies. A case was registered, and a search was launched to trace the absconding accused. Read the full story.