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A Bank of America employee in Gurgaon narrowly escaped a shooting outside his home. An unidentified assailant fired a shot, which missed the victim but caused a gunpowder burn to his eye. Police are investigating the pre-meditated attack, believing it stems from a personal grudge rather than robbery. The suspect, captured on CCTV, remains at large.

The 13th Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards honored Hindustani vocalists Sumitra Guha and Pandit laxman Krishnarao Pandit in New Delhi. The ceremony, held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, celebrated excellence in Indian classical music and recognized emerging talent. Performances by Kailash Kher and his band marked the event, which also saw the presence of several dignitaries.

Despite facing significant personal and financial challenges, including leg deformities and the loss of his father, Santosh Kumar Gouda achieved an A-1 grade in his HSC exams. He aims to become an IAS officer. In Rourkela, two students from humble backgrounds, the son of an auto driver and a carpenter's son, also secured A1 grades, aspiring to become doctors.

Says Such Conditions Are Not Imposed On Privileged Class Accused

Goa is establishing a dedicated gallery for cartoonist Mario Miranda at the historic Adil Shah palace, announced on his 100th birth anniversary. The gallery, part of a larger museum reimagining, will celebrate his life and works. Restoration of the palace is underway, with an expert committee to finalize display plans. The family anticipates a year-long celebration.

In a major crackdown, the NCB has dismantled a transnational drug ring, seizing a staggering 349kg of high-grade cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore. The drugs were cleverly hidden within imported machinery and even cricket gear. This significant bust, dubbed 'Operation White Strike', highlights the agency's success in tracing a vast network through meticulous intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation.

The Supreme Court has declared bail conditions in Odisha requiring accused persons to clean police stations as "null and void," citing a "colonial mindset" and human rights violations. The court emphasized that such degrading conditions are impermissible and must be removed from all bail orders across the state.

Shraddha Kapoor couldn’t stop gushing over rumoured boyfriend Rahul Mody as she praised his latest advertisement featuring Aneet Padda. Taking to Instagram, Shraddha shared the ad clip and gave a special shoutout to Rahul, calling him “talented” while also complimenting Aneet’s performance. Aneet was quick to respond, resharing the post on her Instagram Stories.

Piyush Raj, inspired by army recruitment training, honed his skills running on Kaimur hills and Son river banks. His dedication paid off at the U20 Federation Cup, where he secured second place in the 400m with a personal best of 46.62s, qualifying for the U20 Asian and World Championships.

Eight people died and two were critically injured after a utility vehicle carrying around 10 passengers plunged nearly 300m into a gorge on the Chamba-Koti Nala road in Tehri Garhwal. The victims were returning to Ghansali after attending last rites in Rishikesh.

Sita Navami, also known as Janaki Navami, commemorates the birth of Goddess Sita on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha in Vaishakha. In 2026, it falls on April 25th. The day celebrates Sita's strength, purity, and role as an ideal woman, highlighting her life's challenges and devotion.

A tragic accident claimed the life of a 20-year-old polytechnic student in Champawat when a javelin, thrown during practice for the college's sports day, fatally pierced his neck. The aspiring Agniveer was retrieving a football when the incident occurred. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The sports meet was subsequently cancelled.