Times of India

Soyam Kistu, frustrated by family neglect, allegedly contaminated mid-day meal utensils at a school in Adilabad. Principal Pratibha discovered the chemical laced utensils and alerted the police. Authorities arrested Kistu, who confessed to the crime. He wanted to grab his family's attention through this act. Police registered a case and investigation is underway. Kistu is now in judicial custody.

Kathua SSP Shobhit Saxena revealed that recent encounters in Kathua thwarted a major terror plot. The infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists has been exposed and blocked. A large cache of arms, ammunition, and drugs was recovered, indicating plans for deadly attacks and a prolonged stay, while security forces are actively pursuing remaining fugitives.

In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter, Delhi Capitals secured a dramatic Super Over victory against Rajasthan Royals. Mitchell Starc's composed bowling in the final over and Super Over restricted Rajasthan, while Tristan Stubbs sealed the win with a six. Sandeep Sharma struggled under pressure, faltering in both the final over and Super Over.

The suicide of a 17-year-old girl in Kheda has uncovered a child marriage case, leading to charges against both sets of parents under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Investigations revealed that Jankikumari Chunara and her husband, Anand, were underage at the time of their marriage in March 2023.

In a shocking turn of events, Surinder Singh, an Army soldier presumed dead for 16 years, resurfaced in a Punjab court, citing dowry harassment as the reason for his disappearance. Declared a proclaimed offender after his wife filed charges, Singh's reappearance has triggered an Army investigation into his desertion.

Following violent protests in Murshidabad, West Bengal, over the Waqf Amendment Act, the state police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the unrest. The demonstrations, which resulted in fatalities and property damage, prompted the deployment of BSF personnel at the request of the state government.

A recent Pentagon directive mandates nuclear weapon delivery within two minutes of message receipt, coinciding with the accelerated development of the B61-13 bomb, 24 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. This directive, revealed in an unclassified document, aims to expedite nuclear command and control operations.

In a rare sighting, researchers captured the first-ever footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat in the South Atlantic. This elusive creature, discovered in 1925, can grow to an enormous size. Marine expert Thom Linley spotted the ghostly figure, initially mistaken for a glass squid. Dr.

The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to comedian Kunal Kamra, preventing his arrest by Mumbai police until further orders. This comes as the court reserved its decision on Kamra's plea to quash an FIR filed against him over his show.

Japan will gift India two Shinkansen train sets for inspection on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, expected by early 2026. These trains will help Indian engineers familiarize themselves with Shinkansen technology. Phase 1 is set to open on a 48 km stretch in Aug 2026, while Maharashtra faces delays due to tunnelling work.

Displaced by the cheetah reintroduction project, leopards in the Kuno National Park area are increasingly venturing into human settlements, leading to a surge in attacks. Recent incidents include a fatal attack on a 12-year-old boy and critical injuries to a woman, creating widespread fear among villagers.

In Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, an 11-year-old deaf and mute Dalit girl was found unconscious with severe injuries, including cigarette burns and bite marks, after being raped. Police have arrested a suspect from the same village and initiated interrogation. The girl went missing on Tuesday evening and was discovered the next day, prompting a medical examination confirming the horrific sexual assault.

A US district judge has found probable cause to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for defying court orders. These orders had blocked the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. Despite the judge's mid-March ruling, the government proceeded with deportations to El Salvador, leading to political and legal backlash.

US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, will visit Italy and India from April 18-24. In India, Vance will meet PM Modi to discuss economic and geopolitical priorities amidst ongoing tariff discussions. This visit, which includes stops in New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, marks Vance's second international trip as Vice President.

The Bombay high court has granted comedian Kunal Kamra interim relief from arrest in the "traitor" joke case, following an FIR filed against him for allegedly referring to Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde as a "traitor.

Mithun Chakraborty praises Prabhas. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's new house is almost ready. Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge welcome a baby boy. Sharvari Wagh will star opposite Ranveer Singh in Don 3. Soha Ali Khan supports Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's decision to keep Raha away from the public eye. These stories are creating buzz in the entertainment world.

Rohit Sharma disclosed a disagreement with team management regarding his decision to withdraw from the Sydney Test during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Citing poor form, Rohit felt it was best for the team to allow a more prepared player, like Shubman Gill, to take his place. This decision, though met with resistance, reflects Rohit's team-first leadership philosophy.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the CA Intermediate and Final May 2025 exams on its eServices portal. Candidates can log in using their SSP ID and password to download the hall tickets, which include crucial exam details. Foundation-level admit cards will be released in late April.

Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, accusing the BJP of political vendetta and misuse of law. Congress plans nationwide protests, alleging the chargesheet is a diversion from economic issues. BJP leaders dismiss the allegations, asserting the law will take its course and accusing Congress of corruption and subservience to the Gandhi family.