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.