Hanuman Jayanti, celebrating Lord Hanuman's birth, falls on April 13, 2025, honoring his devotion, strength, and wisdom. Devotees observe fasts, chant prayers, and offer unique offerings like sindoor, seeking blessings for courage and protection. The day is auspicious for overcoming obstacles and pacifying negative influences, with temples hosting elaborate celebrations and continuous recitations.
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A four-year-old girl in Moradabad called her grandmother, showing her mother's lifeless body on a video call. The father, Rohit Kumar, is accused of murdering his wife Ruby Rani and staging it as a suicide. Police are investigating financial disputes and have gathered forensic evidence. Rohit is currently in custody for questioning.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that marrying a person of another faith does not result in an automatic conversion to their religion. The court's decision came during a family dispute over ancestral properties, where a Hindu woman was deemed entitled to her share despite marrying a Muslim man, as no substantive evidence of her conversion was provided.
Microsoft is back at the negotiation table to acquire the US operations of TikTok, according to President Donald Trump. This comes after previous acquisition attempts of the social media company failed in 2020. Trump has set a 75-day deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US operations.
China warned the US against "playing with fire" with arms sales to Taiwan after President Biden authorized $571 million in military aid. This follows previous aid packages and includes tactical radio systems and gun mounts. Taiwan thanked the US, while China criticised the move, having previously conducted military exercises near Taiwan in response to US arms sales.
A UN report details human rights abuses that occurred during Bangladesh's 2024 anti-discrimination protests, affecting Hindu, Ahmadiyya Muslim, and indigenous communities. It estimates 1,400 deaths and significant destruction of homes, businesses, and places of worship. Hundreds of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture were reported. Former PM Sheikh Hasina and security forces are implicated.
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has summoned Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and other party members to Delhi, sparking speculation about potential political upheavals. Rivals claim the move may signal Mann's removal, while Congress and BJP hint at unrest and possible mid-term polls in Punjab due to dissatisfaction over unfulfilled promises.
Bangladesh fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib faced controversy after a verbal exchange and shoulder bump with Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz during a Bangladesh Premier League match. The altercation occurred after Nawaz's dismissal, requiring intervention to prevent a further escalation. Tanzim also had previous on-field disputes in the season.
Negotiations for the UK-India free trade agreement restart under the new UK government, focusing on duty cuts for Scotch and cars, and easier visas for Indian professionals. Concessions are being discussed, with India seeking better business visa terms and a fair treatment of its spirits in the UK market.