LIVE India News updates on April 12: Assam to celebrate Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary with year-long events

The Assam government will celebrate legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary with a year-long series of events starting September 8, 2025. A 50-member committee will oversee celebrations in Guwahati, New Delhi, and other locations.
 

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai seized 6.7 kg of smuggled gold worth Rs 6.3 crore concealed in shoes. Both the passenger from Bangkok and the buyer were arrested under the Customs Act.
 

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma shared warm wishes for Hanuman Jayanti on social media. Kohli continues his strong IPL 2025 performance, having accumulated 186 runs, including two half-centuries, as RCB aims for IPL success.
 

DMK leader K Ponmudy apologized for his derogatory remarks on women and Hindu sects after facing backlash from AIADMK, BJP, and even party colleague Kanimozhi. He was removed as DMK Deputy General Secretary.

Dua Lipa gave fans a glimpse into her personal life with a heartfelt Instagram post, featuring sweet moments with boyfriend Callum Turner, family, and pets. The post radiated joy, love, and homey comfort.
 

Meta-owned WhatsApp faced a major outage in India on Saturday evening, with users reporting issues sending messages and uploading statuses. #WhatsAppDown trended on X as netizens confirmed disruptions and shared memes expressing frustration.
 

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah blasted BJP’s Jan Akrosh Yatra, blaming the party for fuel, LPG and essential price hikes. He accused PM Modi of quadrupling India’s debt and rejected claims of Karnataka’s bankruptcy, calling BJP’s protests hypocritical and anti-farmer.
 

Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma says he’ll keep it simple against MI’s Jasprit Bumrah-led attack. DC, unbeaten in IPL 2025, will face Mumbai Indians in their first home game at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
 

Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram's explosive fifties powered LSG to a six-wicket win over GT, chasing 181. Earlier, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s opening stand set up GT’s 180/6 in IPL 2025.
 

Simari village, near the LoC in Kashmir, is now fully solar-electrified and LPG-enabled thanks to the Indian Army and Aseem Foundation. The project honors Colonel Santosh Mahadik’s legacy and improves the villagers' lives.

Three people were killed in West Bengal during violent protests over alleged irregularities in Waqf properties, prompting the Calcutta High Court to order the immediate deployment of central forces.

Rishabh Pant opened in the IPL for the first time in 1,108 days, returning to the top order for Lucknow Super Giants against Gujarat Titans. His move signals a bold strategic shift to maximise impact in the Powerplay overs.
 

Shubman Gill became the first Gujarat Titans player to score 2,000 IPL runs, reaching the milestone with a 60-run knock against LSG. He now has 2,007 runs in 51 matches for GT since 2022.
 

BREAKING: Nainar Nagendran Elected as Tamil Nadu BJP Chief

Inno Yoddha, an annual innovation competition by the Indian Army, encourages soldiers to develop practical solutions for operational challenges. It fosters self-reliance through in-house innovation, collaboration with academia and industry, and technology transfer.
 

Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan stresses the importance of hunger in sports, echoing Langer’s thoughts on top athletes’ desire for success. LSG and GT face off today in the 26th IPL 2025 match.

Towana Looney's genetically modified pig kidney transplant lasted a record 130 days before organ rejection necessitated its removal. Her case offers critical insights into xenotransplantation's challenges and potential in addressing organ shortages.​
 

The Enforcement Directorate has issued possession notices for immovable assets worth Rs 661 crore in the National Herald-linked money laundering case involving Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), owned by Young Indian, linked to Congress leaders.

The Supreme Court has set a three-month deadline for the President to act on bills sent by state governors, curbing undue delays and asserting that such hold-ups violate constitutional provisions and legislative process norms.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Kumudini Lakhia on X, calling her “an outstanding cultural icon” whose passion for Kathak and Indian classical traditions was reflected in her lifelong work.

Sukhbir Singh Badal has been re-elected Shiromani Akali Dal chief 5 months after resigning due to religious misconduct

Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that the TMC government will not implement the law in as state as it does not support it.

A 38-year-old engineer died by suicide in a hotel room in Sector 27 after an argument with his live-in partner over their pet dog's treatment. The couple had been living together for two years. No suicide note was found, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.
 

A heartbreaking video from a Madhya Pradesh hospital has sparked outrage, showing a young boy forced to hold a glucose bottle for his ailing father due to the absence of an IV stand.

The Accountant General (AG) has flagged serious irregularities in a Rs 1.43 crore solar-wind hybrid project implemented in Attappady for Adivasi communities. The project, awarded without proper tendering process, is largely non-functional. Youth Congress staged a protest demanding Minister K. Krishnankutty’s resignation, alleging large-scale corruption.

Users are facing issues with making payments due to the UPI outage. There are difficulties in paying bills from grocery stores to malls and transferring money to someone. Users have also complained about this on social media.

An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit Pakistan today. While there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties, the incident has raised concerns about the region's preparedness for seismic events.​

A student allegedly tried sneaking his girlfriend into the hostel in a suitcase, and got caught. The bizarre incident went viral, triggering a meme fest across social media platforms.

Tensions flared in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent, prompting security reinforcement in Jangipur's Suti and Samserganj areas. Governor CV Ananda Bose has called for strict action, while protests also erupted in Siliguri and Kolkata, with demonstrators demanding a rollback of the amendment.
 

Following protests by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena over the absence of Marathi on Metro Line 12 signboards, MMRDA has begun updating them to include Marathi, replacing Hindi to honor the state's linguistic identity.​
 

A 33-year-old man, Soumik Majumdar, was arrested for allegedly murdering his mother at their Vedic Village flat in Rajarhat, Kolkata. The accused, reportedly battling depression and financial hardship, confessed to the crime before later denying it.

Gujarat Titans all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to a groin injury sustained during the match against SRH, forcing him to return to New Zealand as GT gears up to face LSG in their upcoming fixture.

The Indian Army has strongly condemned the alleged assault and arrest of a serving JCO and his wife by Bihar Police, prompting swift action including the suspension of the SHO and an IG-level probe after Army intervention.

A soldier was killed while foiling an infiltration attempt in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, three suspected Pakistani terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing ‘Operation Chhatru’ in Kishtwar, which has entered its fourth day despite challenging weather conditions.
 

A severe dust storm hit Delhi and NCR on Friday evening, disrupting over 80 flight operations at IGI Airport, injuring four, and triggering a wave of passenger complaints over airline mismanagement. This marks the second storm in two days.
 

Tahawwur Rana, a prime accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is under suicide watch in a secure cell at the NIA headquarters in Delhi after his extradition from the US. Granted 18-day custody by a special court, Rana is under round-the-clock surveillance, with limited access and strict security measures.
 

A severe dust storm disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday evening, leading to over 50 flight delays, 25 diversions, and 7 cancellations. CISF and airport officials managed the situation, as congestion at boarding gates caused inconvenience to passengers despite a lower-than-usual passenger load.
 

A deeply disturbing case of animal abuse has emerged from Delhi’s Kailash Nagar, where a man was caught sexually assaulting female dogs. Viral videos show locals and animal activists confronting him, demanding answers, and later handing him over to the police.

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On Hanuman Jayanti, Jabalpur's Pachmatha temple is celebrating with a grand Maha Thali featuring 56 regional dishes and a 5,000 kg laddu. Organized by the Hanuman Mandir Seva Samiti and Mahila Mandal, the event marks their silver jubilee and highlights India’s unity in diversity through traditional cuisine and devotion.

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Devotees across India flocked to temples on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti to offer prayers and seek blessings. From Ayodhya’s Hanuman Garhi and Ram Janmbhoomi temples to Lucknow and Karnataka’s Shri Koranti Hanuman Temple, long queues and holy rituals marked the celebrations honoring Lord Hanuman’s strength, courage, and devotion.

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