Evening news wrap: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away; US-Iran talks in Pakistan collapse & more | India News
- Singer Asha Bhosle has died in Mumbai at the age of 92, ending a seven-decade career that defined Indian playback music worldwide.
- US-Iran talks in Islamabad collapse after 21 hours of negotiations over negotiation disputes.
- India has rejected China’s renaming of Arunachal Pradesh as baseless and warned that it harms efforts to stabilize bilateral ties.
- Nitish Kumar has called a cabinet meeting on April 14 over the possibility of resignation. Bihar may get new Chief Minister next day.
- UP Police booked husband and in-laws for causing two abortions through torture for dowry.
Here are the top 5 updates from the day:
Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai after multiple organ failure, her family confirmed. With a career spanning seven decades and over 11,000 songs, he shaped Indian film music. His funeral is scheduled in Mumbai as it marks the end of a golden era of playback singing. Read the full story.
US-Iran talks in Islamabad fail after 21 hours of talks
US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement after 21 hours amid major disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, the Strait of Hormuz and territorial claims. Despite the tension and mistrust, both sides have indicated they will continue talks amid fragile diplomatic prospects. Read the full story.
India rejects China’s ‘baseless’ renaming of places in Arunachal
India has rejected China’s latest move to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a “mischievous attempt” to make false claims. The government says such moves cannot change ground realities and warns that the moves undermine efforts to stabilize bilateral ties amid ongoing border tensions. Read the full story.
Nitish Kumar has called the Bihar Cabinet meeting on April 14 as the state bracket for the new Chief Minister
Politics in Bihar intensified as Nitish Kumar prepared to step down as chief minister for a Rajya Sabha role, with the decision expected after the April 14 cabinet meeting. NDA leaders have hinted at a key role for the BJP in choosing his successor, as speculation mounts of internal tensions between the potential candidate and the JD(U). Read the full story.
Case filed against husband, in-laws for dowry abortion in UP
Police in Uttar Pradesh have booked a man and two of his family members for allegedly assaulting his wife and causing two miscarriages over dowry demands. The woman complained of repeated violence during pregnancy. A case has been registered, and a search has been launched to trace the absconding accused. Read the full story.
