Times of India

Nagpur's municipal commissioner has issued an unconditional apology to the Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench following the demolition of riot accused Fahim Khan's home. The demolition occurred without adherence to Supreme Court procedures mandated in November 2024 for properties linked to suspects in communal violence. Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari admitted civic officials were unaware of the order.

The Supreme Court has expressed disappointment over casual remarks made by Allahabad High Court judges, including one who blamed a rape victim for the assault. This follows previous concerns raised by the apex court regarding controversial orders and observations from the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court bench emphasized the need for judges to exercise caution when making such statements.

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed Bank of Baroda to explain the rules that permitted its officials to open a customer's locker without consent. This action follows a complaint by Sushila Devi, 86, who alleges that her locker was opened and jewellery was removed in 2022 without her permission.

Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, faced six hours of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate regarding a 2008 land deal involving his company, Skylight Hospitality. The ED is investigating the deal where Skylight bought land for Rs 7.5 crore and sold it to DLF for Rs 58 crore shortly after.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case, alleging proceeds of crime worth Rs 5,000 crore. A special court has scheduled a hearing for April 25 to consider the chargesheet, marking a significant development in the case.

Thousands of Muslim pilgrims face disappointment as 42,000 applicants are unable to perform Haj this year, prompting calls for PM Modi's intervention. The minority affairs ministry attributes the issue to delays by private tour operators, while operators cite problems with the Saudi portal's payment system.

The Assam government has mandated the use of Assamese in all official communication alongside English, effective Tuesday. This directive, aimed at preserving Assamese identity, is part of implementing Clause VI of the Assam Accord. Bengali and Bodo will also be used in Barak Valley and the Bodo Autonomous Region, respectively, with English.

In Raipur, a 13-year-old boy has been detained by police for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl, who is now in critical condition and receiving intensive care. The incident occurred when the boy lured the toddler, a neighbor, to an isolated location while her parents were napping.

A special court has instructed Lokayukta police to proceed with their investigation into the Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda) alternative site allotment scam, following protest petitions. The court has asked the police to submit a conclusive final report by May 7, 2025. This order comes after a preliminary report had cleared CM Siddaramaiah and others.

Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into leaks at the Department of Defense. Caldwell was identified as the source of an "unauthorized disclosure" involving sensitive communications and national security information. The investigation is ongoing, separate from recent firings within the department since Hegseth assumed leadership.

Guru Ghasidas Central University in Chhattisgarh is investigating allegations that a programme officer forced students to offer namaz during an NSS camp held in Shivtaraiin. Students claim they were threatened with certificate withholding for protesting the 'forced namaz'. Police have requested details from the university as part of their inquiry into the complaint.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has formed a high-level committee, led by retired Justice Kurian Joseph, to address concerns about state autonomy and federalism. The committee will recommend measures to protect states' rights and improve Centre-state relations, with reports expected in the coming years.

India's first ATM on a train successfully completed its trial run on the Panchavati Express between Manmad and Mumbai. Railways officials reported smooth operation, with minor signal disruptions in no-network zones. This collaboration between the Bhusawal division and Bank of Maharashtra allows passengers to withdraw cash and access banking services while traveling, potentially extending to other major trains if popular.

Google is set to streamline the search experience by redirecting country-specific domain names to its primary domain, google.com, in the coming months. This change, announced on April 15th, will not affect search functionality or legal obligations. Google states that country-level domains are no longer necessary as they have been providing localized results since 2017.

Ashtam Premsagar, a 40-year-old Indian migrant worker from Telangana, was fatally stabbed in Dubai on April 11 after a workplace argument with a Pakistani colleague. Premsagar, a father of two who had not yet met his younger daughter, was supporting his family.

NBA icon Stephen Curry is set to launch *Shot Ready* this fall, a photo book offering an intimate glimpse into his life and career. Published in partnership with Random House, the book features over 100 never-before-seen photographs. Curry shares his philosophy on preparation, growth, and mindfulness, aiming to inspire readers.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff credits his 1996-97 India trip to meet Guru Mata Amritanandamayi in Kerala as the genesis of Salesforce. During the visit, while explaining his vision, Mata Amritanandamayi emphasized the importance of giving back. This profoundly influenced Benioff, shaping Salesforce's philanthropic ethos and his personal belief in being kind to others.