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As Nitish Kumar prepares to resign as Bihar CM on April 14, the BJP has appointed Shivraj Singh Chouhan as its central observer for electing the new leader of its Bihar legislature party. Samrat Choudhary is reportedly the frontrunner for the chief minister’s post, with the oath-taking ceremony expected on April 15.
Asha Bhosle’s voice transcended mere singing, embodying a profound presence that immortalized moments. For ‘Umrao Jaan,’ she didn’t just perform; she underwent a reckoning, channeling the essence of a bygone era of restraint and unspoken longing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is engaging with prominent women achievers to garner support for the women’s quota bill, slated for parliamentary discussion on April 16. The legislation, aiming for implementation from the 2029 elections, reserves one-third of seats for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies. This direct outreach seeks to build public backing amidst opposition
Asha Bhosle transcended eras, absorbing global music trends and blending them with Indian classical training. She fearlessly explored genres like jazz, rock, and pop, collaborating with international artists and becoming a cultural icon. Her innovative spirit led to groundbreaking projects, earning her a Grammy nomination and cementing her legacy as a truly versatile vocalist.
Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew, Chandra Bose, has joined the TMC after quitting the BJP, criticizing the latter’s “blatantly communal and anti-Constitution” policies. He accused the BJP of using the religion card for electoral gains, a tactic he likened to British colonial rule. Bose declared it’s time to drive out the BJP, just as India did
Kolkata’s 19 appellate tribunals will commence hearing elector inclusion/exclusion appeals on Monday, following the freezing of the electoral roll for Bengal’s second-phase assembly polls. These tribunals, established after a Supreme Court order, will address grievances for over 27 lakh names excluded from supplementary lists.
Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir admitted a controversial video showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and making remarks about Muslims is authentic, though selectively edited. He claims the full 51-minute recording will prove his innocence.
The NIA has detained Congress candidate Sayem Choudhury and gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani for questioning. The detention is linked to the April 1 violence in Mothabari. Seven judicial officers were confined for eight hours at the Kaliachak-II block office. Choudhury and Rabbani were reportedly present at the scene. The NIA is investigating the incident
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned Trinamool workers of impending arrests by the Election Commission ahead of assembly polls, urging them to remain vigilant. She also vowed to resist the BJP’s alleged plans for delimitation and NRC implementation, which she claims aim to divide Bengal and create detention camps.
India has strongly rejected China’s latest attempt to rename 23 places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a “mischievous attempt” to assign fictitious names. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that such actions detract from efforts to stabilize India-China ties and reinforce China’s baseless claims over the Indian state.
