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During his late-night court appearance, Tahawwur Rana asked his legal counsels whether he could "plead the Fifth", referencing the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution which protects against self-incrimination. His counsels informed him that while Indian law does not include the Fifth Amendment, it similarly provides protection from self-incrimination under Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution.

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.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis paid heartfelt tribute to Jijabai, mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, at Raigad Fort. The leaders honored her legacy at the historic site, drawing emotional reactions from supporters and historians alike.

Sukhbir Singh Badal has been re-elected unopposed as Shiromani Akali Dal president after completing religious penance. His return comes amid past controversies, including the 2015 Kotkapura firing and accusations of dynastic politics.

Mamata Banerjee reaffirmed her strong opposition to the Waqf Bill, declaring that her government will not implement the legislation in the state. Banerjee accused the Centre of interfering in matters that fall under state jurisdiction.

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.

Devotees in large numbers gather at Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi temple on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on April 12. In the visuals, devotees were seen standing in the queue, waiting for their chance to offer prayers.

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.