- India flags concern over Lebanon civilian deaths, calls situation “very disturbing” amid Israel strikes despite ceasefire.
- Amit Shah says BJP will implement UCC in Bengal within 6 months if voted to power.
- Delhi Police bust ISI-backed spy network, arrest 10 operatives in major crackdown.
- Yashwant Varma writes resignation letter to the president amid cash recovery row, impeachment process .
- Man kills pregnant wife, two daughters in Telangana; wanted male child, had planned second marriage
Here are the top stories of the day
‘Deeply concerned by civilian casualties ,’ India on Israel’s airstrikes across Lebanon
India on Friday said it was deeply concerned about the rising number of civilian deaths in Lebanon, as Israeli strikes continued despite a two-week ceasefire meant to stop the month-long conflict in West Asia. It stressed that protecting civilians remained its top priority. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the situation as “very disturbing”, especially in the context of India’s long-standing position supporting peace and stability in the region. Follow live updates
‘BJP to bring UCC in 6 months’: Amit Shah pitches common civil law in Bengal
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would implement the RSS and his party’s ambitious Uniform Civil Code (UCC) once they are voted to power in the high-stakes West Bengal elections.Shah, who has pulled out all the stops ahead of voting in Bengal, in no uncertain terms, has said that the UCC would be rolled out within six months of the BJP coming to power. Read full story
Delhi Police bust ISI-backed spy module; 10 operatives arrested in major crackdown
In a major blow to cross-border intelligence networks, the Delhi Police special cell has busted an espionage module backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and arrested at least 10 operatives. Investigators revealed that the module was engaged in extensive reconnaissance of several vital installations and high-traffic areas across the national capital and beyond. Read full story
‘With deep anguish’: What Justice Yashwant wrote in resignation letter to President
Justice Yashwant Varma on Friday submitted his resignation to the President, saying he was stepping down ‘with immediate effect’ and expressed ‘deep anguish’ in his letter. His resignation comes amid the ongoing cash recovery controversy and impeachment process. In his April 9 letter addressed to Droupadi Murmu, justice Varma said that he did not wish to ‘burden’ the President’s ‘august office’ with the reasons behind his decision. Read full story
Telangana triple murder: For want of male child, man proposed another minor girl before killing pregnant wife, 2 daughters
In a sensational case involving the killing of a pregnant woman and her two daughters, Warangal police swiftly cracked the mystery, arresting 10 accused and launching a manhunt for two absconding doctors. The triple murder took place on April 1 on the outskirts of Warangal city, in Punnelu village under Inavolu mandal.During interrogation, the main accused, Md Azaruddin, confessed to the crime. Read full story
