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Asha Bhosle, timeless voice of Indian cinema, dies in Mumbai at 92

From cabaret hits and ghazals to global acclaim, Asha Bhosle shaped the sound of Indian cinema across generations and remained one of its most versatile voices

Asha Bhosle, timeless voice of Indian cinema, dies in Mumbai at 92
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

CM Vishnu Deo Sai unveils 'post-Naxal' blueprint for Chhattisgarh

The chief minister's ambitious plans also includes developing Bastar, once identified as a hotbed of Naxal violence, as a tourist destination

CM Vishnu Deo Sai unveils 'post-Naxal' blueprint for Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Death toll rises to 12 as search continues in Mathura boat tragedy

Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Amaresh Kumar said that multiple teams, are continuing coordinated search efforts across a divided stretch of the river

Death toll rises to 12 as search continues in Mathura boat tragedy
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes Indian Ocean, no damage reported

Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes Indian Ocean, no damage reported
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

World Bank releases $340 mn for Amaravati, $150 mn more likely in April

The World Bank, along with the Asian Development Bank have committed $1,600 million ( $800 each) for the Amaravati Capital Phase-I development

World Bank releases $340 mn for Amaravati, $150 mn more likely in April
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

India's growth journey huge opportunity for global partners: Envoy Kwatra

Highlighting the importance of bilateral ties, Kwatra said the India-US partnership is "among the most important and most consequential" in advancing shared priorities

India's growth journey huge opportunity for global partners: Envoy Kwatra
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

Time to implement Women's Reservation Act: PM Modi to LS, RS floor leaders

In a letter to the flood leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ahead of the three-day special sittings of Parliament, Modi also asked all members to come together in one voice to pass the amendments

Time to implement Women's Reservation Act: PM Modi to LS, RS floor leaders
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate 210-km Dehradun-Delhi Expressway on April 14

The 210-kilometre-long Dehradun-Delhi Expressway is a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Uttarakhand and the national capital, and will include five toll plazas

PM Modi to inaugurate 210-km Dehradun-Delhi Expressway on April 14
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

4.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir

The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, with the epicentre located at latitude 33.090 N and longitude 75.928 E

4.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts

After recent showers, temperatures are set to climb across regions, with IMD warning of heatwave conditions in parts of central and eastern India even as rainfall persists in some states

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar

The accident took place at 6:30 pm on NH-31 in Kodha block of Katihar, Superintendent of Police Shikhar Choudhary told reporters

13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community in UAE amid West Asia tensions

Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to the UAE, is expected to focus on exchanging views on the West Asia conflict

EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community in UAE amid West Asia tensions
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

312 stranded Indian fishermen in Iran return home via Armenia

The fresh batch was brought back home a week after 345 Indian fishermen were evacuated from Iran

312 stranded Indian fishermen in Iran return home via Armenia
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 9:39 PM IST

Former deputy speaker of Haryana Assembly Gopichand Gahlot dies aged 76

Gahlot became deputy speaker in the INLD government after winning the Gurgaon seat in 2000

Former deputy speaker of Haryana Assembly Gopichand Gahlot dies aged 76
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 9:26 PM IST

Farmers block roads in Haryana over wheat procurement, portal issues

Raising slogans, the protesters alleged that technical glitches in the online system and problems related to bank accounts were causing distress to farmers by delaying the sale of produce and payments

Farmers block roads in Haryana over wheat procurement, portal issues
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

Goyal holds talks with Saudi trade minister on strengthening supply chains

All these countries are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with which India is negotiating a free trade agreement

Goyal holds talks with Saudi trade minister on strengthening supply chains
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 5:51 PM IST

India-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram crosses Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire

The tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman, east of the Strait on Saturday afternoon, proceeding eastwards

India-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram crosses Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 4:18 PM IST

Pakistani handler expanding network in India via social media: UP police

During interrogation, the arrested men allegedly told police that Aqib used to incite youngsters against Hindus and encourage anti-national activities

Pakistani handler expanding network in India via social media: UP police
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

'Ladakh' replaces 'Jammu and Kashmir' in Aadhaar records for UT residents

According to a press release, the LG, taking a serious note of the prolonged pendency in this important matter, directed the UT Administration to resolve the issue at the earliest

'Ladakh' replaces 'Jammu and Kashmir' in Aadhaar records for UT residents
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

Women's reservation bill amendment shouldn't become political tool: Tharoor

The Congress MP alleged that the government is convening a 'special session' to derive political mileage ahead of state polls with an eye on delimitation before the 2029 general elections

Women's reservation bill amendment shouldn't become political tool: Tharoor
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 2:46 PM IST