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13/04/2026

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture at Puri beach in Odisha to pay tribute to Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary singer Asha Bhosle.

13/04/2026

MLAs head to , push for cabinet reshuffle and ministerial berths

Around 30 senior Congress legislators from Karnataka are set to visit New Delhi to press for a Cabinet reshuffle and seek ministerial positions. The group plans to meet party leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to push their demand.

12/04/2026

: MI, RCB players observe a minute’s silence as Wankhede pays tribute to

Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru players paid triibute to late Asha Boshle ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

12/04/2026

, LSG vs GT: becomes fifth batter to smash 14,000 T20 runs, joins elite list

Jos Buttler joined an elite list of batters by becoming the fifth cricketer to smash 14,000 runs in T20s on Sunday, April 12. He scored 60 runs off 37 balls as GT beat LSG by 7 wickets in IPL 2026.

12/04/2026

Gout: sensation breaks world U-20 200m record, faster than at 18

Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout clocked an impressive 19.67 seconds to win the 200m race at the Australian Athletics Championships and break the world U-20 200m record.

12/04/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, describing her as one of India’s most iconic and versatile voices. He said her remarkable musical journey enriched the country’s cultural heritage and touched millions across the world.

Highlighting her timeless brilliance across genres, he noted that her songs will continue to inspire generations. The Prime Minister also extended condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers, saying her legacy will live on forever.

12/04/2026

A paralysed auto driver’s act of devotion outside a Gurdwara Sahib has touched hearts across social media.

Despite his physical limitations, he stepped out of his vehicle to perform matha tek and offer ardass, reflecting deep faith and determination. The moving gesture has resonated widely, with many praising his resilience and unwavering spiritual commitment.

12/04/2026

Donald Trump monitored the Pakistan-mediated US-Iran negotiations remotely, staying in frequent contact with his team throughout the 21-hour talks in Islamabad. The US delegation, led by JD Vance, reportedly spoke with Trump multiple times during the discussions, which ultimately ended without any agreement.

Vance also confirmed consultations with senior officials across the US national security team. Despite intensive diplomacy, the talks concluded inconclusively, underscoring persistent gaps between the two sides on key issues.

12/04/2026

A startup founder from Gurugram has sparked intense online debate after reportedly firing an employee just two minutes after they requested to work from home for a day. The founder of a networking platform, The 15, shared a screenshot of the WhatsApp exchange on LinkedIn, where the employee asked to work remotely due to inability to come to the office. In response, he immediately terminated the employee and later publicly posted the conversation, stating his rejection of notice periods and calling them “theatre.”

He also outlined his preference for employees who show extreme ownership and initiative, while downplaying the importance of technical skills. The post quickly went viral, drawing strong criticism from many users who called the behavior toxic and unnecessary, while a smaller group defended his stance as reflective of a high-performance startup culture.

12/04/2026

In a bizarre twist of irony, a traffic officer in Rajasthan issued a pollution challan to an electric car, a zero-emission vehicle. The incident, captured on camera, quickly went viral on social media and sparked debate over how such an error occurred. Electric vehicles do not require PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificates, making the fine appear to stem from a lack of awareness at the enforcement level.

The episode has raised broader questions about training and clarity in traffic regulation implementation, where mistakes can often reflect gaps in understanding rather than actual violations.

12/04/2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay was seen riding a cycle during his election campaign rally in Kanniyakumari.

The moment, captured during the event, quickly drew attention as he continued his outreach across constituencies, including Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East. The campaign appearance added a visual highlight to his ongoing political tour in Tamil Nadu.

12/04/2026

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued a strong response after reports of China assigning fictitious names to locations within Indian territory. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the move as a “mischievous attempt” to distort facts on the ground, reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is, has always been, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India.

The statement also cautioned that such actions risk undermining ongoing efforts to stabilise India–China relations, adding that they introduce unnecessary strain and negativity into diplomatic engagement between the two countries.