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In Bhadohi, a woman has accused her husband and two in-laws of causing the death of her unborn children through dowry-related assaults during pregnancies. The complaint details repeated physical abuse, including kicks to the abdomen, leading to two miscarriages. Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

A woman injured in an accident in Kayamkulam has filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment by a man who helped shift her to the hospital. The accused was questioned and released, prompting the victim to claim lapses in the investigation. State police chief has sought a detailed report and an internal probe is underway.

The accused were also involved in the use of forged documents and extortion

Over 3.6 crore voters eligible for the first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal, says the Election Commission of India

In a letter to the floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ahead of the three-day special sittings of Parliament, Mr. Modi also asked all members to come together in one voice to pass the amendments to the women’s reservation law

"Ambedkar ji's main message was that of the Constitution. Without the Constitution, what we call India would not have been there,” said Mr. Gandhi.

A milestone in India’s nuclear ambitions, but one shadowed by limited oversight and persistent concerns over transparency and accountability

With a belief system intertwined with nature, and with music and dance intrinsic to daily life, an endangered tribe in Odisha strives to keep its visual tradition intact

Congress leader Kharge’s letter came in response to a missive from the Prime Minister on the special sitting of Parliament for a discussion on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam from April 16

A 21-year-old engineering student, Akrit Yadav, has been arrested for allegedly causing a fatal accident in Gurgaon's Sector 57. Driving an SUV on the wrong side, he crashed into a scooter, killing two young men. Eyewitnesses reported suspicious behavior, including the driver discarding a bottle. Investigations are ongoing.

Campaign details of party chief Kharge, Rahul, and Priyanka will be released soon, says AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar

As Nitish Kumar is likely to resign this week, the Deputy Chief Minister is the frontrunner to be the BJP’s first Chief Minister of the State

KKR have had a difficult start to the season, with three defeats and one match ending without a result. Their issues have been clear in the death overs, where they have struggled to control opposition batters. Losses to Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants highlighted these concerns, making Pathirana’s return important.

A Bhind woman, Ruby, is accused of orchestrating her husband's murder with her lover, Vishal Vimal, staging it as a robbery. Police uncovered the plot after Ruby's suspicious statements during the initial investigation. The victim, Nilesh Jatav, was shot while riding a motorcycle with his wife and child. A third suspect remains at large.

Jaishankar is in Abu Dhabi in the concluding leg of his four-day two-nation visit to Mauritius and the UAE from April 9-12

Mr. Singh also said that the Defence Ministry has taken a decision under which, in the cantonment areas, vegetables and fruits are being bought only from the nearby farmers who practice organic farming

The Cabinet approved the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes harsher penalties, including life imprisonment, to deter sacrilege and protect the sanctity of Guru Granth Sahib

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a historic T20 milestone, needing just 20 runs to become the first batter to score 1,000 runs against Mumbai Indians. He already holds the record for most T20 runs against MI, with 980 in 35 innings. This achievement adds another layer to his dominance against top teams.

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolted Assam on Sunday morning at 09:21:58 IST. The tremor, originating at a depth of 5 km in Cachar district, had its epicentre at latitude 24.659°N and longitude 92.763°E. No immediate damage or casualties have been reported.

US-Iran nuclear talks in Islamabad concluded without a deal after 21 hours, with deep divisions over nuclear commitments, sanctions relief, and regional control preventing a breakthrough. Both sides indicated future discussions, but significant disagreements over enrichment, frozen assets, and maritime security remain.