Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for obstructing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, predicting a BJP victory in the state. Speaking in Odisha, Nadda cited Delhi and Odisha as examples where resistance to the scheme preceded electoral setbacks for opposing parties.
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of shooting down an Azerbaijani passenger plane, killing 38 of 67 passengers. Aliyev demanded an apology, acknowledgment of guilt, and compensation. Survivors reported loud noises, and the Kremlin admitted active air defence systems. Investigations are ongoing with a joint probe at the crash site.
Pakistan faced a humiliating exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, leading to considerations of coaching staff changes. Wasim Akram expresses his reluctance to become a coach or selector for the national team due to the poor treatment of former teammates and his desire to spend time with his family.
Train services in West Bengal's Azimganj-New Farakka section were disrupted on April 11, 2025, as approximately 5,000 people blocked the railway track between Dhulianganga and Nimtita stations. The obstruction, stemming from a non-railway cause, halted the Kamakhya-Puri Express and delayed the Barharwa Azimganj Passenger train.
Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been chosen as Delhi's chief minister by the BJP, making her the fourth woman to hold the position. She aims to fulfill BJP's commitments to Delhi and is supported by party leaders. Gupta's appointment highlights the party's focus on women empowerment.
The Gujarat High Court upheld a labour court's ruling, stating that denying leave encashment to an employee violates constitutional rights. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation had refused to pay retired employee Sadgunbhai Solanki's earned leave encashment after he resigned from his position. The court emphasized that earned leave encashment is a right and similar to salary.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the alleged inhumane deportation treatment of Indian citizens from the US, questioning Modi's close ties with Trump. Kharge and Chidambaram emphasised the Indian government's failure to handle the deportation process appropriately and ensure dignified treatment of its nationals.
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, wicketless in the third Test against Australia, was seen engaging in gamesmanship by flipping the bails at Marnus Labuschagne's end. Labuschagne promptly reversed the action. Flipping bails is a cricketing superstition believed to bring luck and wickets, with past examples including Stuart Broad, Virat Kohli, and Nathan Lyon employing the tactic.
India opted to bowl first against Australia in the crucial third Test at the Gabba, Brisbane, after Rohit Sharma won the toss. The overcast conditions and a grassy pitch influenced the decision. India brought in Ravindra Jadeja and Akash Deep, replacing Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana. Australia welcomed back Josh Hazlewood for Scott Boland.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Davendra Fadnavis claimed terror funds were used in the state elections. He cited a Malegaon case with suspicious transactions of Rs 1000 crore. Fadnavis alleged foreign interference and a Nepal meeting discussing replacing EVMs. The meeting involved organizations associated with the Bharat Jodo Yatra. These organizations campaigned for the opposition. The ATS is investigating the matter.