The Union cabinet has approved a significant expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity for five IITs in Tirupati, Bhilai, Jammu, Dharwad, and Palakkad. This expansion, costing Rs 11,828.7 crore, aims to facilitate education for over 6,500 additional students and nearly double the current capacity to 13,687. The initiative includes creating 130 new faculty positions and establishing five state-of-the-art research parks to enhance industry-academia collaboration.
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The entertainment world is abuzz with major updates! From Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja filing for divorce six months ago to Shah Rukh Khan’s family temporarily moving out of Mannat and Aruna Irani’s injury in Bangkok—here are the top five entertainment stories of the day that have everyone talking!
A woman was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend and his accomplices in Bhiwandi, and then gang-raped by four men. The incident occurred after her brother was held hostage and used to lure her to the spot. Police have registered a case against six individuals, with one arrest made so far.
Rajasthan Royals' head coach Rahul Dravid, despite sustaining a leg injury, continues to lead his team from an electric wheelchair. Dravid, injured during a local cricket match, remains actively involved in training sessions, demonstrating remarkable determination. His commitment is appreciated widely, as the Royals prepare for the upcoming IPL 2025 season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.
Rishabh Pant is facing a challenging start with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, struggling to deliver with the bat despite being the most expensive player bought for Rs 27 crore. His low scores from the first three matches have prompted criticism and social media trolling. In three matches, he has managed just 15 runs at a dismal average of 7.50.
Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73 against Punjab Kings propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Kohli surpassed David Warner to claim the record for most fifty-plus scores in IPL history, reaching his 67th. Devdutt Padikkal's explosive 61 complemented Kohli's anchor innings, while disciplined bowling from Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma restricted Punjab Kings to a manageable total.
New York City has officially declared April 14th as Dr. BR Ambedkar Day, recognizing his significant contributions to democracy, women's empowerment, and justice for marginalized communities. The announcement was made by Dilip Chauhan from the NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs, with Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expressing gratitude for honoring Ambedkar's global legacy.
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim that an Assam MP's minor children are no longer Indian citizens has drawn sharp criticism from Congress. The party questioned Sarma's allegations, demanding specificity and accusing him of targeting political opponents. Furthermore, Congress has filed police complaints against Sarma for alleged derogatory remarks against women during a recent election campaign.
Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, deeply connected to his ancestral village Gah in Pakistan, faced tragedy there, impacting his decision never to return. His legacy includes efforts towards Indo-Pak harmony and is fondly remembered by villagers mourning his passing at age 92 in Delhi.
In an unusual incident during the tri-series match in Pakistan, South African fielding coach Wandile Gwavu fielded in the 37th over of New Zealand's innings due to a reduced squad. New Zealand chased South Africa's 304, with Kane Williamson and Devon Conway leading the win, setting up South Africa's semi-final clash with Pakistan.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fixture between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians has been shifted from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad. The development was confirmed to TimesofIndia.com by Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) secretary Anil Patel.