Pruthwiraj Nayak

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose visited Malda to assess the situation of Murshidabad riot victims, hearing accounts of intimidation and assault. Ignoring the CM's request to postpone, he assured proactive action. Simultaneously, an NCW team reported women were molested and forcibly evicted, while the VHP plans nationwide protests demanding President's rule, highlighting the escalating tensions and political fallout.

In a bowler-dominated match, Nehal Wadhera's crucial unbeaten 33 propelled Punjab Kings to victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, inflicting their third home defeat. Tim David's unbeaten fifty helped RCB reach 95/9 in a rain-shortened game, but Wadhera's aggressive hitting against Hazlewood and Sharma turned the tide, securing PBKS's climb to second place in the points table.

In this excerpt from his latest book that has sparked a controversy, a former R&AW chief writes that former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah could have helped in the removal of the former state's special status.

The Army has initiated an inquiry following allegations that an IGNOU professor was assaulted by troops during a vehicle check in Rajouri district. The professor, Liaqat Ali, reportedly sustained head injuries. The Army claims Ali attempted to seize a soldier's weapon, leading to a scuffle, but assures a thorough investigation and appropriate action if misconduct is proven.

In 1975, India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, from a Soviet cosmodrome, marking a pivotal moment in its space program. Despite challenges and limited resources, a dedicated team of Indian scientists built the satellite in just 30 months.

Amid trade tensions, China is seeking stronger ties with India, offering to boost Indian exports to address the trade deficit. Ambassador Xu Feihong hopes India will provide a fair environment for Chinese businesses. China welcomes PM Modi to the SCO summit, emphasizing dialogue for a stable relationship. Both nations aim to resolve border issues peacefully, focusing on mutual development.

The world’s richest man wants a ‘legion’ of his own babies. But he doesn’t want people to know about many of them. The cost of that silence? $15mn

Tesla investor Ross Gerber has intensified his criticism of Elon Musk, asserting that Musk's focus has shifted to X AI and he no longer prioritizes Tesla. Gerber highlighted the negative impact of Musk's social media activity and political associations on Tesla's reputation. Despite a decline in Tesla's stock and sales, Gerber's firm continues to hold shares, anticipating a potential turnaround.

Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu community leader, was kidnapped from his home in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, and later found dead. Family reports indicate he was abducted by four men on motorcycles and brutally assaulted. India has responded by urging Bangladesh to focus on protecting its minorities, dismissing comments about violence in West Bengal.

A hospital technician, Deepak, has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly sexually assaulting a 46-year-old flight attendant on a ventilator at Medanta Hospital. The incident reportedly occurred on April 6, prompting a police investigation involving CCTV footage review and staff questioning. The accused has confessed and is scheduled for court appearance, while the hospital cooperates with the ongoing investigation.