Times of India

Foreign students attacked during Tarawih at Gujarat University, led by a hafiz during Ramzan. Prayer changed to congregational under Caliph Umar. Injuries to two students.

The decision to hand over Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka by Indira Gandhi in 1974 is a focal point in Tamil Nadu's Lok Sabha campaign. Sri Lanka's persistent pursuit, historical documents, and legal complexities highlight India's relinquishment of the island, sparking debates on sovereignty and geopolitical dynamics.

The Congress party is grappling with a substantial income tax demand of Rs 3,567 crore, creating hurdles for its political activities in the upcoming elections. Recent notices totaling over Rs 1,744 crore for fiscal years 2014-17 surpass the party's disclosed assets. Legal battles and fairness concerns surround the escalating tax demands.

BJP demands reduced security for VK Pandian, citing breach of model code due to excess personnel. RTI reveals details. BJD refrains from commenting. Security setup includes various personnel. Surath Biswal and Nikunja Bihari Dhal raise concerns.

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and 10 BJP candidates secure victory unopposed for upcoming assembly elections, reflecting BJP's popularity and satisfactory performance. Lok Sabha polls coincide on April 19. Counting on June 2 for assembly and June 4 for Lok Sabha. Previous elections saw BJP's significant wins. Notable unopposed victories in various constituencies.

PM Modi and Yogi Adityanath will address a rally in Meerut, marking a decade since BJP's victory over RLD. The event will feature Jayant Chaudhary, with strategic focus on Jats and Gurjars, and actor Arun Govil contesting the elections.

Dr. Thomas Isaac, the former finance minister, embodies simplicity with a collection of 20,000 books valued at Rs 9.6 lakh. His financial details were disclosed in the nomination affidavit of LDF's Pathanamthitta candidate.

Jivraj Koli, 73, sentenced to life for wife's murder in 1997 after acquittal overturned by Gujarat High Court. Justices express disappointment in state government's delay. Koli granted six weeks to surrender, emphasizing 'The law is harsh, but it is the law.' Koli stabbed wife, Savitaben, over money demand and legal intervention, mandated imprisonment.

RBI deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao highlights the evolving financial landscape, challenges with new trends, and the importance of balanced regulations for niche players, emphasizing the need for responsible innovation in the market.

President Droupadi Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on former PMs P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, M S Swaminathan, and Karpoori Thakur posthumously. PM Modi to honor L K Advani at his residence. Family members accept awards. Rao and Singh introduced economic reforms, Swaminathan boosted food self-sufficiency, Thakur served as Bihar CM.

American professionals accuse TCS of discrimination, replaced by H1-B visa workers. TCS denies allegations, emphasizes equal opportunity practices, while complaints filed with EEOC against the company.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman expects the March quarter's GDP growth to surpass 8%, building on the strong 8.4% growth in the Oct-Dec quarter. She emphasized the role of consumption in driving economic growth and clarified the recent income tax notices as part of digitization efforts. The official GDP data will be revealed on May 31.

Central Adoption Resource Authority (Cara) introduces a new process to include children from child care institutions as 'no visitation' and 'unfit guardian' categories for adoption. States and UTs to expedite registrations under Supreme Court directives. Over 9,000 children identified in new categories, with 11,546 in 'orphan, abandoned, and surrendered' category. Data submission deadline to Ministry is April 8.

Mayank Yadav, the young pace sensation, marked a remarkable IPL debut, playing a pivotal role in steering Lucknow Super Giants to a comfortable 21-run victory over Punjab Kings in Lucknow on Saturday.

Lucknow (199 for 8) beat Punjab (178 for 5) by 21 runs to register their first win of IPL 2024. Punjab were very much in the chase until debutant rookie pacer Mayank was brought into the attack and rattled the batsmen with his express pace and bounce. He finished with figures of 3 for 27 in four overs, assisted by fellow uncapped pacer Mohsin Khan (2 for 34).

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Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer was the brain behind making KL Rahul the 'Impact Player' and Nicholas Pooran the captain for their Indian Premier League match against Punjab Kings in Lucknow on Saturday. While the 'Impact Player' rule came into existence from last season, the league has hardly seen any captain being named one.

Following his cameo appearance against IPL 2023 runners-up Gujarat Titans, young batsman Sameer Rizvi of Chennai Super Kings attributed his brief yet impactful performance in his debut IPL match to Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Rizvi acknowledged the guidance of the legendary cricketer, who advised him to stick to his natural game. Rizvi, who was acquired by CSK for a significant sum of Rs 8.4 crore in the IPL 2024 Auction, delivered a quickfire knock of 14 runs off six balls, smashing two sixes against Rashid Khan.

Teams of engineers are working to remove debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland following a cargo ship collision, with a focus on recovering missing workers. The complex salvage operation involves floating cranes, tugboats, and divers facing challenges in visibility. Authorities are investigating the accident's cause and planning reconstruction efforts with federal aid.

Mukesh Ambani praises the gems and diamonds sector's progress at a GJEPC event, emphasizing collaboration opportunities and Shloka Mehta's role. The industry aims for USD 100 billion exports, with a focus on building a stronger, inclusive India.