LIVE India News updates on March 29: Husband's neglect of sex and family life is mental cruelty, says Kerala High Court in divorce ruling

The Kerala High Court upheld a divorce ruling, stating that a husband's excessive spiritual activities, neglect of family life, and attempts to impose his beliefs on his wife constituted mental cruelty, leading to the marriage’s breakdown.
 

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw defended restrictions on free speech, citing constitutional provisions. Responding to opposition criticism over Maharashtra’s action against Kunal Kamra, he emphasized India's cultural context and hailed PM Modi’s governance as a shift to "politics of performance."
 

Senior IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan, known for leading Odisha’s Mission Shakti and pioneering social initiatives, has taken voluntary retirement. Her contributions span women’s empowerment, school education, sports promotion, and maternal welfare, leaving a lasting impact on Odisha.

Kalaburagi police have arrested fraudsters running a fake government job scam, cheating 11 people out of Rs 14.55 lakh with fake appointment letters. Authorities seized cash, documents, and bank accounts, with further investigations expected to reveal more details.
 

The Trump administration is dissolving USAID, merging it with the State Department by July 1. Remaining employees will oversee the transition before termination. A memo to Congress indicates the agency, once 10,000-strong, now has just 900 employees.
 

The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has climbed to 1,644, with 3,408 people injured and 139 still missing, according to the country’s military leadership.

BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra announced an overnight protest at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on April 2 against the Congress government's price hikes, including the Rs 4 per litre increase in Nandini milk. The Karnataka government defended the move.
 

US has issued a security alert warning its citizens in Syria of possible terror attacks during the Eid celebrations.

A baby was born outside Bangkok’s Police General Hospital after a powerful earthquake forced doctors to evacuate mid-surgery. The medical team quickly stabilized the mother, delivering her son safely under the open sky.

A family of four, including a six-year-old girl, was hacked to death in their sleep in Kodagu’s Begur village. Police suspect a dispute over coffee crop earnings led to the killings. The prime suspect, Naagi’s husband Girish, was arrested in Kerala.

Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag, face Chennai Super Kings after two losses, needing a win to boost confidence.

In a bizarre incident in Kerala's Kasaragod, a 46-year-old man reached the district hospital writhing in pain with a metal nut stuck to his genitals, which even doctors were unable to remove.

A man in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, pleads for justice from CM Mohan Yadav, claiming his wife has four boyfriends, murdered their son, and now wants to kill him.

AI-generated images of Bengaluru in the style of Studio Ghibli have gone viral, sparking admiration and debate. While some praised the aesthetics, others criticized AI’s role in altering artistic authenticity.

A CBI Court in Chandigarh has acquitted former Punjab & Haryana High Court judge, Justice Nirmal Yadav, in a case related to the alleged delivery of ₹15 lakh cash at the court premises in 2008.

In a disturbing case of medical negligence, a woman in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district was twice turned away by a government-run community health center, forced to give birth on a pushcart but the baby died.

Varanasi Bar Association has announced a strike in protest against the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court. Lawyers expressed strong opposition, stating that the decision would impact judicial proceedings in the region.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolted Myanmar again on Saturday, only a day after powerful earthquake caused widespread destruction in the region yesterday. 

Stand-up comedian Swati Sachdeva's joke about her mother discovering a vibrator has gone viral, stirring mixed reactions on social media. 

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction and fatalities. Scientists explain how the Sagaing Fault, tectonic plate collision, and shallow depth made it deadly, with tremors felt in Thailand and China.
 

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed the unconstitutionality of conducting virginity tests, emphasizing that such practices violate Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, including the right to dignity.

Virender Sehwag playfully criticized MS Dhoni's late batting position in CSK's defeat against RCB.

Chilling details have emerged into the brutal killing of 32-year-old Gouri Anil Sambrekar allegedly by her husband, Rakesh Rajendra Khedekar, in Bengaluru.

BN Garudachar, former Karnataka DG-IGP and pioneer of Bengaluru's first traffic signal, passed away at 96 due to age-related ailments. His distinguished career significantly shaped Karnataka's policing landscape.​
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar and conveyed deep condolences at the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake that rocked region yesterday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 17-year losing streak against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium.

US President Donald Trump called PM Modi a "great friend" while discussing India-US tariff talks. India is reducing tariffs on US imports, aiming to avoid Trump's reciprocal duties. A potential trade deal is in the works.
 

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the skill summit 'Permute 2025' organized by GTech, emphasizing its role in advancing the state's technological landscape. He highlighted Kerala's startup growth, citing a 254% rise in the sector over nine years.

The Bihar School Examination Board has declared the class 10 board exam results, with Sakshi Kumari, Anshu Kumari, and Ranjan Verma emerging as joint toppers after scoring 489 marks (97.8%). 

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad reflected on his team's defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk.

India on Friday secured its biggest defense deal to date by acquiring 156 Prachand (meaning "fierce" or "intense") Light Combat Helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has announced the closure of all meat shops in the city during the upcoming Navratri festival. The decision, approved by the executive board, will be enforced through awareness campaigns and monitoring drives.
 

BJP leader V Muraleedharan has welcomed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, urging its implementation in Kerala. He emphasized that the bill, passed in the Lok Sabha, aims to prevent illegal immigration and safeguard national security.
 

Security forces have eliminated 16 Naxalites in an ongoing encounter in the Kerlapal area of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The operation, led by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was launched based on intelligence inputs.

Small shopkeepers in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh received GST notices for crores. Fake companies were being run in the name of egg and juice sellers.

A fierce encounter is ongoing between security forces and Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. The gunfight began after a joint anti-Naxal operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and CRPF, launched on March 28 based on intelligence inputs.

A major lapse at Kerala University has resulted in 71 MBA third-semester answer sheets going missing, delaying the results of the 2022-2024 batch students. The teacher responsible claimed the papers were lost while traveling on a bike.

US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed optimism about the ongoing India-US tariff talks and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, referring to him as a "very smart man" and a "great friend."

Indian tourists form a significant chunk of visitors in Thailand. However, as soon as the deadly effects of the quake were felt in the country, they started to return to India.

A 35-year-old woman’s decomposed body was found stuffed inside a bed box in a Delhi residence, leading to the arrest of the house owner, Vivekanand Mishra.

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