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India’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad announcement saw Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur miss out due to injuries, with the BCCI confirming both were unavailable for selection. Uncapped pacer Nandini Sharma earned a maiden call-up after a strong WPL season, while Yastika Bhatia returned after recovering from ACL surgery. Pratika Rawal was excluded from the T20 squad but included for the one-off Test against England.

India announced their squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with Yastika Bhatia returning after ACL surgery and Pratika Rawal missing out on the T20 setup despite making the Test squad. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma and Shree Charani earned places, while Radha Yadav retained her spot. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were unavailable due to injuries.

Delhi Capitals pacer Nandani Sharma has earned her maiden India call-up for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup and the one-off Test at Lord's following a stellar WPL season. The squad also sees the return of Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav, while injuries rule out Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam.

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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted Amanjot Kaur’s injury has left a major gap in the squad ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup but backed Bharti Fulmali and Radha Yadav to step up. Amanjot is out for four to five months with a back injury. Harmanpreet also defended India’s bowlers after the South Africa series loss and said the upcoming camp and England series would help the team regain rhythm before the World Cup.

The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has announced the Class 10 result 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 77.15%. Out of over 3.16 lakh students who appeared, more than 2.43 lakh cleared the exam. Girls outperformed boys with 81.03% against 72.27%, while the merit list showed intense competition with minimal score gaps.

The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) announced its Class 10 results, featuring a three-way tie for the top rank with students achieving 99%. The merit list highlights intense competition, with multiple students sharing ranks 2 and 5 due to very close scores. Mahasamund, Raipur, and Mungeli districts show strong academic performance among the toppers.

South Africa secured a dominant 4-1 series victory over India in their Women's T20I series, clinching the final match by 23 runs. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt was the star, remaining unbeaten on 92, while disciplined bowling restricted India's chase. The win highlights South Africa's strength and India's ongoing batting inconsistencies.

A heated exchange between AIADMK and DMK agents at a Salem polling booth escalated into a physical altercation. A voter, allegedly mistaking the conversation for an insult, slapped an AIADMK agent. Her family then joined in, leading to injuries and torn clothing. Both sides traded accusations, with police investigating the disruption.

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Zanai Bhosle shared a throwback video of her and grandma Asha Bhosle enjoying Mumbai festivities from their balcony. "She would want us to celebrate just the way she celebrated life," she wrote. Asha died April 12; cremated with honors April 13. Celebs like Aamir Khan paid respects. Zanai's emotional posts urge living fully.

Parvathy Thiruvothu’s first Vishu in her new Mumbai home is a celebration of fresh beginnings and finding her own rhythm.

India's T20 World Cup stars Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel have joined NADA's Registered Testing Pool for 2026, replacing Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer. This elite list of 348 athletes, including prominent cricketers, track and field stars, and Olympians, ensures rigorous anti-doping checks. NADA's updated roster underscores its commitment to fair play across all sports.

Renu Khatun, a nurse who previously gained public support after her husband severed her arm, has had her name removed from the electoral roll. Despite submitting all necessary documents, her name was deleted due to a "logical discrepancy" in her enumeration form, impacting her and several family members.

I was told it’s too “arty” to be made, says Abhay Deol as the film gears up for a re-release on April 24.

The state has proposed a law that would protect consenting adults if they choose to get married from opposing family and community groups

First-time councillors, especially women, are building goodwill through civic initiatives like English classes, computer training, and community engagement. Their efforts in addressing local issues, from protests against liquor outlets to setting up gyms, are expected to bolster party performance in upcoming Assembly polls.

India's new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, has sparked widespread protests by removing self-identification rights. Critics argue the law replaces individual autonomy with mandatory medical certification, contradicting previous legal precedents and the Supreme Court's NALSA judgment. Activists fear this regressive move will hinder access to essential rights and services for the transgender community.

IGNOU continues to admit students to its MA Psychology program despite a UGC ban on distance learning for courses requiring clinical training. This move potentially invalidates degrees for thousands of applicants, including a teacher who paid fees and attended classes, raising concerns about regulatory compliance and student futures.

India's T20I squad for South Africa, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, features a maiden call-up for young all-rounder Anushka Sharma. The five-match series, starting April 17, serves as crucial preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Key inclusions like Bharti Fulmali and Kashvee Gautam also bolster the team.

Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2026, sparking immediate resignations from two National Council for Transgender Persons members protesting the lack of community consultation. The bill removes self-perceived gender identity, introducing a medical board for transgender certificates, a move critics deem regressive and a step backward for fundamental rights.