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.