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Bollywood music reflects culture and emotion. 90s melodies still resonate across generations. Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik dominated with iconic voices. Modern songs rely on catchy hooks. Remixes introduce old tunes to new audiences. Millennials and Gen X prefer the nineties. Today's industry leans toward EDM tracks. Good music echoes across time.

The Supreme Court addressed petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, raising concerns about the removal of 'waqf by user' and the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf boards. The court questioned the practicality of requiring registered deeds for old mosques and sought clarification from the Centre on non-Muslim representation.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee retaliated against UP CM Yogi Adityanath's criticism of Murshidabad violence, citing the Maha Kumbh stampede and alleged UP encounters. She accused Yogi of being a 'Bhogi' and defended Bengal's freedom of expression.

Justice Gavai, who was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, would have a tenure of over six months as the CJI. He is due to retire on November 23, 2025

Pakistani pacer Hasan Ali has apologised for his catchphrase supporting Babar Azam. The phrase faced criticism due to Babar's recent form. Hasan stood by Babar, calling him the best and expecting a comeback. He dismissed online trolling. Hasan took four wickets in a Pakistan Super League match. He previously defended Babar, calling him the king of Pakistan cricket.

Indian chess fans face disappointment as their grandmasters struggle in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. Despite Arjun Erigaisi's quarterfinal appearance, Gukesh Dommaraju, Vidit Gujrathi, and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa failed to advance. Coach Srinath Narayanan believes it's too early to judge, citing the high level of competition and the need for adaptation to the format.

In their complaint, Kanishka, who got married to Balram Singh of Coimbatore on February 2, and her mother Kavitha stated that her husband and in-laws had been harassing her, demanding additional dowry

Purported email also claims that detonation is timed to coincide with alleged ‘elimination’ of AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The workshop will focus on ‘helping entrepreneurs and business professionals master the art of storytelling to drive impact, inspire action and build lasting connections’

The counsel appearing for the petitioners claimed several complaints were filed across the country over cryptocurrencies

Scotland's highest court ruled that the Equality Act's definition of 'woman' and 'sex' refers solely to biological females, siding with For Women Scotland. This decision impacts the interpretation of legal protections for women, clarifying that the Act's provisions are intended for those born female.

The victim’s family was travelling from Hyderabad to Amalapuram and parked the vehicle at Om turning atop Indrakeeladri, say police

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticised the BJP-led central government over the new Waqf law, alleging that the bill was passed using a "trick" without proper constitutional amendment. She accused the BJP of attempting to polarize Bengal and raised concerns about the prohibition of fish and meat in Bengali areas of Delhi.

JAC leaders Shaik Mustafa, Habeeb Mohammed, P.M. Rahamtulla and others led the rally from Ambati Satram junction to Collector’s office

In Hyderabad, residents can expect partly cloudy skies over the next 24 hours

The Centre plans 50 airport projects in 5 years to boost aviation ecosystem, focusing on PPP and land acquisition

West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her claim that Bengal shares a border with Sri Lanka. Majumdar linked this remark to the Supreme Court's decision upholding the cancellation of teacher recruitments due to irregularities. He also expressed concern over violence in Murshidabad and urged the governor to intervene for peace.

Donald Trump has placed high tariffs on Chinese goods. This is in response to China's control over minerals. These minerals are important for many industries. The US relies on China for these resources. Trump's move aims to protect US security. China says it will take action. The US is working to build its own mineral industry.

An advisory issued by V. Rajaraman, Secretary, Tamil Development and Information Department on April 14, noted previous orders that specified that government orders should only be issued in Tamil, and that circulars should also be in Tamil.