Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind an unparalleled musical legacy. Qawali singer Salman Zaman lauded her for introducing true versatility to Bollywood, effortlessly transitioning between genres. Her demise on April 12, 2026, after a brief illness, was confirmed by her son, with state honors planned for her funeral in Mumbai.
A senior Indian Army brigadier and his son faced an alleged assault in Vasant Enclave, Delhi, after reportedly confronting two men drinking in a car near their home. The incident, occurring late Friday night, has prompted a swift response from the Indian Army, with a Military Police team assisting the ongoing Delhi Police investigation.
The Delhi Legislative Assembly experienced a bomb threat via email, triggering a multi-agency response including police, bomb disposal units, and dog squads. A thorough search yielded no suspicious findings, and the situation is under control. This incident follows a recent security breach where an SUV rammed the assembly gate, leading to the detention of three suspects.
Morgan Stanley believes the Sensex has the potential to reach 95,000 by December 2026, with its strategist Ridham Desai indicating that Indian equities may be entering a fresh bull phase after enduring one of their weakest periods of relative performance in decades
The Court found that the allegations of dowry demand and cruelty were not supported by any material evidence. The Court pointed out that there is no use of criminal law in situations where unfounded accusations are raised, especially in family conflicts where one would wish to implicate more than two family members.
The CIA reportedly used Israeli-made Pegasus spyware to deceive Iran during a mission to rescue a downed US airman. The spyware, developed by NSO Group, was allegedly used to send false messages to Iranian leadership claiming the airman had been found. This operation aimed to facilitate the retrieval of one of two US airmen whose aircraft crashed in Iranian territory.
India’s balanced geopolitical approach has helped mitigate risks. Strong relationships across key global blocs have enabled continued access to energy and trade routes, positioning India relatively well in a fragmented global environment.
Indian refiners have ramped up purchases of Russian crude over the past two months and expect procurement to remain high through the rest of the year amid easing concerns around potential Donald Trump administration sanctions.
The Indian Rupee has fallen sharply against the US dollar. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are intensifying, causing oil prices to rise above $100 per barrel. Investor sentiment has turned cautious as ceasefire hopes fade. Foreign investors are withdrawing funds from Indian equities amid global uncertainty. Experts advise disciplined monthly investments through SIPs.
Stock market crash today: Indian stock market benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in opening trade on Monday as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced IBM will pay over $17 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The tech giant is accused of discriminating against employees and applicants based on race, color, national origin, or sex, despite federal contract anti-discrimination requirements. This settlement marks the first under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.
